Photography by Jo-Ann Stokes

Welcome to my blog!

Gosh this is hard ....what can i say about me!
Well lets just say my doctors words come to mind immediately after my last exam "You are fat, forty and fertile!!!!" And boy the fertile part worries me the most!!! I have three sons who are all adults ....could you just imagine their faces if i put the fertile part to the test!!
Ok, jokes aside ...first and foremost, I am a peoples person. I have always liked people, chatting to people, listening and hearing their stories. I dont believe life is black and white ....i believe there are all shades of grey too! I am old enought to know that nobody's life is perfect but that is what makes life interesting. My outlook on life is positive ....I believe that every cloud has a silver lining and that every obstacle only makes us stronger and that the world is a beautiful place ....God created perfection!
Regarding me as a photographer ......I love what i do, it drives me totally, however i hate being in front of the lens so i have total compassion for anyone who is uncomfortable in front of my lens, so i make it my mission to get my clients relaxed and enjoying the experience and not traumatising them.
Basically, i dont take myself seriously, i love to laugh, i love to make people see a bigger picture ....I know my strengths and i know my weakenesses. I am at an age where i am comfortable with myself and no longer sweat the small stuff!

Would i like to change myself ......well of course i would .....I would love to look like i was when i was 18 but have the wisdom and experience that i have now! If only!!!