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At the beginning of the trail you had to take a photo of yourself to identify your film, this is a copy of mine and Paul’s. Sorry the quality isn’t great.

When Paul and I returned home from honeymoon, there was one over-riding thing I was certain I wanted to do- lots and lots of new things. While stuck on the sofa during that week and a half I had a lot of time to think, and I knew that this year I wanted us not to just do the same things we did the year before. While we absolutely loved and got so much out of our cinema membership, that time has passed now. We still love going to the cinema but we don’t have the time (and I don’t have the energy) to go as often as we used to, and we’d rather do something more sociable these days.

The societies fair seemed a great place to start in finding a new hobby, we found the perfect match in the photography society. We have a good digital camera but we don’t have a swanky SLR and I doubt either of us will become photographers (although you never know), but it is something we can do together and have fun. We would both enjoy learning more about photography and developing new skills, especially when it comes to using the darkroom so we both joined up. So far we’ve thoroughly enjoyed all of the meetings/activities.

A fortnight ago we did a photo trail which involved using a disposable camera to take photos on seven themes. Once the photos were developed, they were judged and prizes handed out for the best in each theme. We decided to work on one camera together because we thought it would be easiest and make it more of a joint activity. P and I really enjoyed trekking around town, finding ways to creatively interpret the themes. We both said we would love to do it again, and it really opened up our mind to think about taking more creative photos. I’m seeing opportunities everywhere now.

It was such a beautiful day to take photos. This is just a quick snap I took of Cardiff Castle on my phone but the sky looks so blue in it.

We got our photos back last weekend, and unfortunately a lot of them didn’t come out (bad flash) but the ones which did come out we were quite proud of. On the day P was content to just come up with ideas and let me do all the photo taking, but I managed to persuade him to take a couple. The day of the social and prize-giving P wasn’t feeling too good at all, so it was doubly good when he came first in one of the categories. It was great that we worked together on the photos and shared ideas, but it was a big confidence boost for him that it was his photo which actually won. Of course he tried to share the credit (and the prize) with me because he’s always so kind, but I think the glory belongs to him and I am very proud of him. Needless to say that brought a smile to his face.

Even though the photo trail wasn’t an official date afternoon, it was probably the best afternoon we’ve spent together since we’ve been back home as newly weds. We’re building memories together as a couple, learning new skills, and making new friends. What more can a girl ask for from a society?

I’m curious to hear of the best dates you’ve been on, whether with friends or a partner. Please share with me via twitter (@Chronic_Katie) or in the comments box below.

Love Katie x

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