Back in 2020, when the world was turned upside down, I was searching for something to brighten my days. I love my family, and while spending concentrated time with them was very special, it was also incredibly intense. I am a mother, but I'm also a photographer, a volunteer, and a community worker. That part of me had been lost during those tumultuous times.

The minute I read about the movement to capture photographs of families on their front steps, I knew it was the project I needed. A few months later, we had raised over £5000 for Linlithgow Young People's Project (LYPP, now Youth Space). 

But it was more than just the fundraising. Folks who hadn't seen each other for months were able to see images of their friends happy and healthy. Families who, like mine, had been struggling with the burden of homeschooling, the anxiety of the news, and the distance from loved ones, were able to take time out to celebrate each other. The project documented the one thing that was good about that period in history - family and community connection.

I stumbled across these photos a few months ago and saw how much the families had grown since then. I knew I had to repeat the project. The Front Steps Project is back, capturing the beauty and essence of families in Linlithgow throughout the month of June. Let's create some new memories, celebrate your family's unique bond in a relaxed, warm, and joyous style, and support our wonderful community.