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Lindy Hop: Two Years On

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I can tell from my notifications that the @birminghamswing photos have dropped 🙌🏻 tag me in your faves! 💕 . . . . . #dance #dancers #lindyhop #lindy #swing #swingdance #jazz #solojazz #solodancers #crazycolorhair #vintagedance #retrostyle #pinkhair

Me: I’m going to take some candids @andreas1936 and @prissyfinn: 😄🤪 . . . . . #wink #laugh #swing #swingdance #lindyhop #shag #balboa #collegiateshag #headscarf #retro #retrostyle #swingdancers

According to @dropbox I’m currently waiting anywhere between 1 hour and 2 days for the @birminghamswing photos to upload. So while we wait, here’s a shot of all-round badass @kristinladstrom strutting here jam circle stuff. Kristin and I have spent many a moment discussing photography and what we like to photograph or not — I love to photograph jam circles cos I get to capture people I love just being legends. . . . . #jamcircle #solojazz #solodancer #dancer #jazz #authenticjazz #jam #boss #bosslady #trousers #love #dancephotography #lindyhop #swingdance #swing #awesome

Already have a mountain of editing to do, but @birminghamswing final day is under way. Let’s do this 💪🏻 Also please wish me luck for driving home in a storm. ☔️ . . . . #swing #swingdance #jazz #solo #solojazz #swingdancing #lindyhop #balboa #collegiateshag #dancers #dancersofinstagram #vintage #vintagedancing #retro #charleston #charlestondance

Throwback to one of my favourite shoots of all time with these glorious, gorgeous people. This shoot was a turning point for me — I realised the incredible difference it makes when you ask your subjects to actually dance. To dance into a pose and stop takes so much out of an image — you don’t get the real movement of clothes, real emotions, and tiny moments between people that you never plan. . . . . . #dancers #dancing #retro #vintage #vintagestyle #retroclothing #balboa #swingdancing #swing #swingdance #dancers #classic #40s #40sstyle #vintagelife #manchester #manchesterphotographer

When I first started dancing, it was allllll about the dancing — I never had much appreciation or interest in the bands, but as the years progress, I have so much more appreciation for bands that bring an event to life. Now when I attend events for fun, you’ll often find me right next to the stage — usually dancing solo — watching the musicians with awe 😍 In this image is @nattycongeroo @flames_of_rhythm. They bring a real energy to a room and give you major Cab Calloway vibes. #swing #swingmusic #cabcalloway #retro #vintage #vintagestyle #swingdancing #jazz #jazzmusic

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