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So a few weeks ago I got myself a lovely OM-2, for months I was opposed to getting it, nothing was wrong with my trusty OM-10 that Ant got me, it had always done me well, why did I need a new camera? Well after finally giving into temptation and a brilliant deal on ebay I got my OM-2. As soon as I put the camera into my hands I knew I had made the right choice, the build is incredibly tactile and it feels great in my hands. The viewfinder is massive and the metering is perfect. After getting my camera I wondered what film to run through it as the first roll, as someone who normally shoots colour it seemed like the obvious thing to do but instead I chose Ilford XP2 400, I could pretend that I wanted to expand my work in black and white but in all honesty I just wanted to save my colour film for my excursion to Scotland in a few weeks time. Despite my reasons for running that roll through my camera I was really pleased with the results, I must admit I'm warming up to working in B&W, I often find myself inspired by other peoples black and whites such as my lovely boyfriend Ants work and the shots that I see in the black and white photography magazine, they're enough to inspire anyone. The shots that you see above are a few of my favourites from the roll (my dad hates the first one but I quite like it) There are many more pictures I would love to share but they can come another time.

I haven't really had a chance to go out shooting or to be posting on here recently as I'm literally days away from handing in my final pieces of university work ever. Everything's a bit crazy at the moment and I can't seem to concentrate on one thing in particular but by this time next week it'll all be over (I cannot wait). I did manage to take a few shots of the pretty blue bells around my area though, along with a few other 'spring type' shots. I guess I like these photos because they really make me smile. More will come next week when I finish university and I'm free (at least until I get a full time job...).

What's in my bag? (number 1) I always carry around with me my tiny mini Diana, I got it for a christmas gift from my parents last year and it hasn't left my bag since. Its light weight feel means I can carry it anywhere but don't let its small appearance deceive you this little camera knows how to take good pictures. From every roll I've run through it I've had at least five pictures I've absolutely loved. I'd recommend this camera to anyone, whether you just want to shoot fun pictures of your family and friends or landscapes this camera can do it all.

Look at my tags on flickr for more mini photos

I love food, I love cooking it, I love reading recipes, I love eating it, my friends and I are always talking about it. But when it comes down to photographing my favourite foods/recipes the pictures never come out, I become envious of food photographers who can capture the way food looks and tastes. Still, that doesn't stop me from trying. This time I used my trusty (ha) Diana Mini to shoot fruit, I put an orange on a chair to try and get the light and bananas on the window sill, in that way photographers do to get the light anywhere they can. I like the way they've come out, especially the orange one, even though they both don't look especially appetizing. I hope you're all having a nice time this week, I'm really enjoying the sunshine in Essex these past few days.

Spring is finally here, everything is in bloom, even though most of the time the skies have been Grey. I can't help but pick up my camera once the flowers start sprouting and the blossom starts gracing the trees. I have a strong dislike for winter so my heart soars when I start to see signs of spring. What's your favourite season? I have a strong love for them all. Apart from winter where I moan constantly about the cold and lack of sun... my family and Ant have to put up with a lot from me over winter haha. Although, thinking about it, I wouldn't appreciate the warmth of the sun or clear blue skies without it. I hope you're all enjoying the start of spring.