#hampshire wedding photographer

[antonyrturner]

Capturing the Little Moments: Kids, Guests, and Unexpected Delights

When I photograph a wedding, I’m not just there to snap pictures but to tell a story. Each wedding is a collection of small moments that paint a picture of a joyous day together. From the giggles of children playing to the shared glances between guests, these moments are the heart of a wedding story. My role is to capture those fleeting glimpses of joy, surprise, and genuine emotion that might otherwise be missed.

At weddings, everyone—kids and adults alike—brings their own magic to the celebration. Kids light up the room with unbridled joy and curiosity, making them wonderful subjects of photographs. Guests, whether they're busting a move on the dance floor or sharing a quiet moment of conversation, add depth and vibrancy to our photos. And then there are the unplanned events—the surprises that make each wedding unique. Whether it's an unexpected downpour or a spontaneous dance-off, these are the moments that often become the most memorable.

Through my lenses, I strive to capture all these aspects, focusing not just on the main events but also on the interactions and episodes that showcase the event's true spirit. This approach allows me to provide a more complete, intimate, and memorable record of the day—one that the couple can look back on fondly for years to come.

The Joy of Kids at Weddings: Capturing Innocence and Excitement

At weddings, children add a layer of joy and spontaneity that is unmatched. Their excitement as they dart about in their fancy clothes, often playing and laughing, brings genuine happiness to the day. I focus on capturing these moments—the innocent glances, the shy smiles, and the carefree dancing. It’s about preserving that sense of wonder that kids naturally bring to the event. When a child gazes in awe at a wedding cake or dances unabashedly to the music, these are the moments that truly reflect the joyful spirit of a wedding.

Moreover, kids at weddings aren't just sitting quietly; they are often involved in activities, interacting with others, or simply experiencing things in their unique way. I aim to photograph these instances as they add a charming narrative to the wedding story. For instance, capturing a group of children as they excitedly catch bubbles or play tag in a garden offers a playful perspective to the wedding album that families cherish for years to come.

Engaging with Wedding Guests: Building Connections for Natural Photos

Engaging with guests at weddings allows us to capture more natural and meaningful photos. I make an effort to blend into the background, fostering a relaxed environment where guests can be themselves. This involves being friendly and approachable, often sharing a smile or a quick conversation, which helps us capture photos where the guests' personalities shine through. It’s about capturing those unguarded laughs, the tears of joy, and the heartfelt congratulations that happen when people forget there’s a camera.

Through the day, we observe and interact, finding the perfect moments to capture the essence of each guest. Actively engaging with them helps to remove any awkwardness about being photographed. For example, when a guest is about to give a toast or when friends gather for a spontaneous dance, being familiar with them helps us anticipate and capture these moments beautifully.

My approach is all about making everyone feel comfortable and part of the celebration, which in turn allows us to get genuine expressions and memorable shots that tell a richer story of the wedding day.

Unexpected Delights: The Charm of Unscripted Wedding Moments

In wedding photography, one thing remains true: the unexpected moments often make for the most heartfelt memories. These unscripted events bring a unique charm that planned shots can't replicate. It could be a sudden downpour that turns a first dance into a joyful rain dance, or perhaps a flower girl deciding the ceremony is the perfect time for a nap. These surprises bring everyone together, sharing laughter and creating unforgettable stories. My job is to catch these moments, preserving the genuine joy and unexpected laughter that naturally occur.

I always prepare for the unexpected. It’s like being ready for a delightful surprise that brings out the pure emotion of the day. When a bridesmaid bursts into laughter during a quiet moment, or when the groom's surprised face as he gets splashed with a bit of celebratory champagne, these are the moments that often become our favourite photos. This spontaneity adds a lively and unique narrative to the wedding album, highlighting the fun and unpredictable nature of the day.

Tips for Wedding Photographers: Staying Ready for Anything

For fellow wedding photographers, staying adaptable is key. Always be prepared, with batteries charged and backup equipment at hand, because every wedding presents its own set of unpredictable circumstances. Knowing your equipment inside and out ensures you can focus more on capturing moments and less on technical issues. It’s also crucial to maintain a calm presence and a positive attitude, which help you blend in with the guests and make capturing those natural, candid shots easier.

Communication is another essential tool. Speaking with the couple before the big day about what they expect and any special moments they hope to capture sets the stage for success. During the event, being in tune with the coordinator or planner helps stay on top of the schedule and be ready for key moments before they happen. Lastly, always keep an eye out for those unexpected opportunities. Whether it’s the soft emotion on a guest’s face or a group’s spontaneous celebration, being ready to shoot at a moment's notice means you won’t miss a thing.

Wrapping Up a Day to Remember

My approach to wedding photography is all about balance. I prepare meticulously while also embracing the spontaneous moments that make each celebration special. Whether it’s the laughter of children playing, the warmth of guests interacting, the thrill of unscripted surprises, or the readiness to capture it all, these elements come together to craft a wedding story filled with genuine emotions and unforgettable memories.

Remember, wedding photography is not just about taking pictures but about capturing the essence of one of the most significant days in a couple’s life. It's about the smiles, tears, and laughter that tell their unique story. If you're looking for a wedding photographer in Hampshire who prioritises genuine, heartfelt moments and brings professional readiness to each event, look no further. I would love to be a part of your special day and help capture the moments that last a lifetime.

[asrphotoweddingphotography]

LGBTQ+ Gay Wedding Photography by ASRPHOTO

Scott @ ASRPHOTO is 100% fully inclusive gay wedding photographer based in Southampton, Hampshire. he provides relaxed and arty wedding photography for the LGBTQ+ community.

Learn more @ www.asrphoto.co.uk

[weddingswithjan]

Keene Engagement Photographer

Your engagement deserves the artistry and expertise of our Keene engagement photographer!

[safflowerseason]

Hi! I've been reading BMTL again and I have quick q- in BMTL, how did Dan and Amy 'plan' their wedding? Was it a spur of the moment thing? Was it Dan or Amy's idea to do it during Jonah's announcement? :)

Hey! I'm so glad you are rereading and thank so much for sending in an ask! I love BMTL asks!

Dan and Amy's wedding is one of those things I made up in the super early days of writing--like literally when I was thinking of article scraps for that first chapter--and I knew I wanted their wedding to be very untraditional and kind of spontaneous...and then later I was like "sh*t, how does this actually work in practice." So I've spent a lot of time thinking about their wedding, haha.

The way it goes in my mind is that Dan and Amy (and Cassie) are on their way to court an eccentric lumber multi-millionaire in Maine who demands that people who visit him arrive in the most eco-conscious way possible (he's one of those rich people who get very rich off some exploitative industry and then feels "bad" about it)

So Dan and Amy are driving up in an electric car instead of flying and their car has some sort of malfunction (it's probably a Tesla ☠️) and they get stranded in some cute little touristy town on the coast of New Hampshire. The car can't be fixed quickly and they find themselves on the town's main street, feeling very annoyed and wondering what to do. Dan and Amy are in the middle of bickering, of course - maybe they're sitting on a bench in the town square or something. Dan takes a look at their surroundings and sort of processes how picturesque it all is, and then he looks at Amy and Cassie who are probably both ignoring him and has a genius idea that he and Amy should get married. It's partly driven from the fact that they are stuck and (unusually) don't have anything else to do in the moment, but also from the deep, abiding knowledge that even if they both drive him crazy, there's nobody he'd rather be stranded with anywhere than Amy and Cassie (plus, they've been "engaged" at this point for quite some time). He doesn't remember until later that Jonah is going to announce his presidential campaign on Youtube or whatever, but it's an extra cherry on top of the whole day.

So they are able to pull the whole thing together really quick - they get a marriage license and Dan sends Amy to the local shops to get a white dress and he rustles up a photographer and a ring and Amy gets a bouquet from the florist and voilà! They get married and take many photographs. Amy is relieved they get the whole thing done in an afternoon and also that she doesn't have to deal with her family, but of course she also finds it secretly romantic that Dan had the idea so spontaneously. Cassie enjoys getting to wear a white dress and tearing Amy's bouquet to pieces afterwards.

(I just looked at the first chapter and apparently I specified Portsmouth, NH as the place where they get married, which is not really a small town but probably feels small to cosmopolitan Dan. The Portsmouth courthouse is hideous though so they definitely do not get married there. Maybe Dan gets someone to marry them somewhere more picturesque...I could see him showing up at the local party headquarters and hounding some volunteers. Or maybe Portsmouth is where all the local reporters rush because they don't necessarily know where to go. Maybe I need to update that part of the chapter a bit, haha.)

also, right before they get married, Dan tells Amy he killed a dog. she's just relieved that he's not confessing to being a serial killer.

and they all lived happily ever after!

[royalpain16]

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, 1947.

3rd picture or 2nd row, the newlyweds look at their wedding photographs during their honeymoon in Romsey, New Hampshire.

[bedlamsbard]

500 words written today -- this might end up being a single POV chapter, which I haven’t had so far in this story, though we’ll see.

Snippet from Of Home Near chapter 6.

Steve had gotten a round of backslapping and hand-pumping while Sherman took pictures and visibly mentally wrote articles with headlines like CAP’S TAKEN, LADIES! The photograph The Stars and Stripes used didn’t show Steve’s wedding ring and Natasha hadn’t been mentioned; Brandt was clearly planning to drop the news at a more opportune time.

Steve read the paper in the back of a truck on the way to one of SOE’s training facilities in Hampshire, where the Commandos, Peggy, and Natasha were headed to clear Steve and Natasha on parachute jumps and check them out on various weapons.  Pending jump and weapons qualifications, Phillips had approved Natasha going with the Commandos and the SSR forward headquarters to the front and Peggy going with the seven of them into Berlin.  Steve wasn’t sure if this was a startling show of trust in his judgment or if Phillips just didn’t think the Berlin operation was really going to happen.

“Your wife is terrifying,” Dernier told Steve rapturously in French as they watched Natasha demolish pop-up targets with an array of various firearms. “Does she have a sister?”

“Oui,” Steve said. “Yelena.  But she’s up in 2018.”

Dernier sighed in disappointment.

[opera-ghosts]

OTD in Music History: Notable American pianist and composer Amy Beach nee Cheney (1867 – 1944) is born in New Hampshire. A historically important musical pioneer, Beach was the first successful American female composer of large-scale “classical” music – her “Gaelic Symphony,” premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896, was the first symphony ever composed and published by an American woman. Against the odds, Beach managed to become one of the most respected and acclaimed American composers of her era. The only female member of the so-called “Second New England School” (alongside such noted American composers as John Knowles Paine, Arthur Foote, George Chadwick, Edward MacDowell, George Whiting, and Horatio Parker), Beach’s writing is primarily in a lush Romantic idiom, although in some of her later works she experimented with more “exotic” or “advanced” harmonies and compositional techniques. PICTURED: A portrait photograph showing the middle-aged Beach, which she signed for a fan. The signature here reads "Mrs. H.H.A. Beach" because, in 1885, Beach married Dr. Henry Harris Aubrey Beach (1843–1910), a prominent Boston surgeon, Harvard lecturer, and amateur singer twenty-four years her senior (Beach was just eighteen on her wedding day). In accordance with the customs and expectations of that era, she thereafter used the name "Mrs. H.H.A. Beach" for all professional purposes. In her own private correspondence, however, she continued to regularly use her given first name. An interesting example (coming in the form of correspondence with another notable American feminist and arts philanthropist) can be seen here:

[fotomatt]

Sophia & Chris, married

In what was a perfect October day in New Hampshire, Sophia and Chris were married at the stunning Roads End Farm in Sandwich. I photographed both the rehearsal the evening prior and a full wedding day of preparations, the outdoor ceremony, and the reception in the barn. The entire weekend ran perfectly, thanks to our amazing hosts, the staff, and the incomparable Sheena of Showcase Events.

[portablefrailty]

So...I actually know the model whose magnificent partially shaved head dominates this iconic ad. If memory serves, Asha was around 19 when this was taken. A photographer, intrigued by her signature skater/goth/geisha style and peculiar Trinidadian-Indian-Irish interracial good looks, picked her out of a crowd on a NYC sidewalk.

I met Asha a year later at Rutgers--my neighbor in a remote campus housing outpost for solos and transfers tucked into the woods on the edge of Cook Campus. She had stacks of these Sony ads in her room--they were plastering blown up versions onto bus stops on Eighth avenue.

I think she gave me one but I lost it.

She came to our parties in the early days. On slow nights she'd hang out and play spades. But from the first it was clear she was radically different from everyone else. Mason-Gross to her core, Asha not only lived for art, she wore it and at times was it. Though insanely hot at all times, she was a total chameleon--a freak, nerd, tomboy, slut--you never knew. She could show up in a form-fitting kimono one day, a skin tight Misfits t-shirt and ripped jeans the next, a lab coat and horn-rimmed glasses the day after.

She modeled from time to time. She tried Gogo dancing for about a week before realising an easy wad of twenties wasn't worth that kind of ogling. She was too smart, confident, creative and eclectic to be such an obvious sex object.

She made art out of statues of the Virgin Mary, latex condoms, glitter glue and beauty magazines. She did collage, sculpture, tintype photography, silk screen. She could stipple a ceiling, shoot a gonzo horror video and make gourmet caramels. Whatever she set her mind to, really.

She turned we mere provincials on to Fight Club, the Isle of Lost Children, and Portishead before any of the above were cool.

As two opinionated Jersyans with big egos and wildly different styles (even then I was into writer chic) we were never exactly friends. Our connection instead came to be based on our common friendship with Carrie--my future wife.

All three of us met at the same place and time. Carrie and I were deep conversationalists, into one on one chilling, George Harrison and walks out in nature. Carrie and Asha were partners in crime.

They dropped E and rolled through clubs in Alphabet City--Asha talking their way into VIP rooms and scaring off pervs with her fierce demeanor. They once flew to New Orleans on an Ann Rice kick hoping to find vampires but came back with only beads.

With me, Carrie went record hunting in Princeton and thrift shopping in Morristown, stoned strolling through the bamboo forest at Rutgers Gardens or foliage gawking in New Hampshire.

We were like two halves of Carrie's psyche.

After that first year, Carrie and Asha roomed together in a loft apartment above the best sushi place in New Brunswick. It was a place full of candles, Ikea shelves and gothic seating with a big screen TV in the living room and a concrete cherub sitting on the radiator. (Asha stole it from the grounds of some random mansion. Today it's in our back yard).

I was a regular at their place. I endured Carrie's escapades with Asha throughout those early friend/crush-with-benefits days, biting hard on my jealousy. Asha and I we were were definitely rivals then. When I finally got my status upgrade, though, we became something like friends. In the end the "Sony Girl," by then an artist and professor in her own right, was a guest at our wedding (toting a big ass bottle of Veuve Clicquot) who later bought up all the most expensive shit on the baby registry when our son was born.

Sony: MDR G61 Headphones Magazine ad print (1999) The Source Magazine n°112 Issue

[haveacartoonyou1]

What Makes a Top Caricature Artist in Boston Stand Out?

A great Boston caricature artist makes an impression by combining personality, talent, and inventiveness. It is essential to their ability to humorously and exaggeratedly capture the essence of their subjects in order to create memorable and entertaining photographs. To guarantee accuracy while retaining a playful touch, they should have an excellent drawing ability and a great eye for detail. What makes them unique is their ability to interact with clients and adjust to different themes and preferences. An exceptional artist should produce work of the highest caliber quickly and offer an enjoyable, engaging experience that makes a lasting impact on their clients and their visitors. Find the Finest Caricature Artists in New HampshireHiring a caricature artist in New Hampshire might be the perfect answer if you want to give your event a characteristic touch. Caricatures NH artistes add a playful and imaginative touch to any event, turning ordinary events into treasured reminders. A caricature artist may bring your guests unforgettable entertainment at your wedding, birthday party, or business function. NH's Top Caricature Artists: A Guide You should take a few things into account while looking for a caricature artist NH to make sure you get the greatest service. Seek for artists whose style and flexibility are well-represented in their portfolio. The ability to humorously and captivatingly convey the essence of their subjects is a necessary skill for a top caricature artist. An artist's talent and dependability can also be determined by reading reviews and referrals from previous customers.

In Boston, Why Pick a Caricature Artist?There are several outstanding caricature artists in Boston, each with their own distinct style. Think about a caricature artist's experience and style when choosing one in Boston. In addition to offering your visitors with memorable caricatures, Caricature Boston artists are renowned for their ability to seamlessly combine artistic vision and technical proficiency. They can accommodate a wide range of demands and tastes with their work, which can range from short sketches to more in-depth portraits. Local Caricature Artists: Selecting the Best Option

To guarantee ease and accessibility for your event, look for Caricatures Artist Near Me. Because they know the area well, local artists can often accommodate your demands with flexible scheduling. Working with local artists might also simplify collaboration and save on travel expenses. There are skilled caricature artists ready to add a little humor to your event, whether you're in a big metropolis or a little hamlet. Use Caricatures to Uplift Your Concord, New Hampshire Entertainment

Concord Nh Entertainment can greatly improve the local entertainment scene. Caricature artists provide a distinctive, dynamic, and captivating kind of entertainment. Visitors love watching the caricaturist draw their portraits, and they go home with unique mementos that make excellent conversation starters. Caricature artists in Concord, NH may offer a unique touch to any entertainment lineup, whether it's for a private celebration or a business event. A caricature artist may add amusement to your event and give your visitors something special to remember it by. You may guarantee a successful and joyful experience for everyone by selecting the appropriate performer and taking your location into account.

[lucylouphotography]

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[asrphotoweddingphotography]

ASRPHOTO | Hampshire wedding photographers located in Southampton, Hampshire. Learn more at www.asrphoto.co.uk

[weddingswithjan]

Professional Keene Photographer

How To Find The Perfect Wedding Photographer

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event filled with precious moments, and finding the perfect wedding photographer to capture those memories is crucial. In the picturesque landscapes of Southern New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts, Weddings With Jan offers an intimate and authentic wedding photography experience. Let's explore how to find the ideal wedding photographer to document your special day. Our professional Keene photographer brings skill and creativity to every frame, ensuring perfection.

The Importance of Choosing Wisely

Your wedding photographs are more than just images; they're timeless reminders of your love story. It's essential to choose a wedding photographer who understands your vision and can turn your moments into cherished memories.

Start Early and Do Your Research

Begin your search for the perfect wedding photographer early in your wedding planning process. Seek recommendations from friends and family who have recently tied the knot. Additionally, explore online portfolios, read reviews, and view sample wedding albums to gauge a photographer's style and expertise.

Consider Your Style

Every couple has a unique style, and your wedding photos should reflect that. Discuss your preferred style with potential photographers. Whether you lean towards traditional, contemporary, photojournalistic, or a mix of styles, finding a photographer who aligns with your vision is essential.

Meet and Connect

Arrange meetings with potential photographers to get to know them better. The chemistry between you and your photographer is crucial, as it can make the photography process more enjoyable and natural. Ensure they listen to your ideas and understand your priorities.

Review Their Portfolio

Request to see a complete wedding album from a past client to get a sense of how the photographer captures an entire event. This will help you assess the consistency of their work and their storytelling abilities.

Discuss Packages and Pricing

Budget is a significant consideration when choosing a wedding photographer. Be upfront about your budget and discuss package options. Ensure that the photographer you choose offers a package that aligns with your needs and budget constraints.

Ask About Backup Plans

Inquire about backup plans in case of unforeseen circumstances such as equipment failure or illness. A reliable photographer should have contingency plans to ensure your day is documented seamlessly.

Read the Contract Carefully

Before signing any contract, read it thoroughly and ask for clarification on any terms you don't understand. Ensure the contract includes details like the number of hours of coverage, delivery timelines for your photos, and the rights to your images.

Trust Your Instincts

Ultimately, trust your instincts when making the final decision. Your wedding photographer will play a significant role in your special day, so choose someone you genuinely connect with and have confidence in.

In Southern New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts, Jan at Weddings With Jan embodies the qualities of the perfect wedding photographer. Her international experiences and artistic perspective ensure that your wedding day is captured with a unique touch. Reach out to Jan at hello@weddingswithjan.com or call 202-209-6427 to discuss your wedding photography needs and embark on a journey to transform your love story into timeless art.

Choosing the perfect wedding photographer may seem like a daunting task, but with thorough research, thoughtful consideration, and a connection built on trust, you'll find the ideal photographer to document the most beautiful moments of your life!

[jacaranda-bloom]

My Fic Masterpost

Here are all 61 fics that I’ve posted on AO3, newest to oldest. Enjoy!

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💜 Unbonded | E | 25k | July 2024 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | pack abo, alpha louis, pack leader louis, nurse harry, omega harry, oblivious idiots, romance, bonding, knotting, heats, unexpected mpreg, smut | Where Harry is an omega who has been cast out from his pack, Louis is the alpha leader of the pack where Harry finds a new home, Liam is an alpha with heart of gold, and Niall is a cook who can't seem to stop setting himself on fire.

💜 Peeping | E | 16k | May 2024 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | wanking, teasing, seduction plans, idiots falling in love, nye, humour, domestic fluff, harry likes to watch and be watched, so does louis as it turns out, smut | Where Louis has a thing for his housemate, Harry is under the impression that clothing around the house is an optional extra, and neither of them seem to be able to stop wanking long enough to get their shit together and admit their true feelings.

💜 Take Me Home (series) | E | 27k | Sept 2023 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | songwriter louis, wanderer harry, country fic, isolation, found family, smut | Where Louis thinks he has everything he could ever have wanted until life shows him how wrong he was.

💜 And What If I Were You | E | 110k | April 2023 | AO3 | AO3 Russian | Wattpad | Tumblr | Trailer | famous/non-famous, actor harry, artist louis, blind louis, exes to lovers, found family, angst, pining, slow burn, flashbacks, smut | Where Louis loses his sight, Harry loses the love of his life, and they both lose their way, but will they find their way back to each other before it’s too late. 

💜 Under The Milky Way | E | 11k | Oct 2022 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | rock star louis, photographer harry, australia, pranks, louis is a menace, sydney harbour, yachts, red wine, star gazing, barricade runs, harry’s house, grapejuice the song, smut | Where Louis is a rock star on tour, Harry is a free lance photographer, and drinking red wine under the stars might just be worth the hangover.

💜 Love On Air | E | 19k | Sept 2022 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | stranded in a radio studio, radio dj louis, artist manager harry, australia, sydney, banter, music appreciation, locked-in, on-air interviews, proposals, butterflies, smut | Where Louis doesn't have a type, no matter what Niall says, but if he did, it'd probably be the guy currently trapped in his radio studio and grinning back at him from across the desk.

💜 Moonlight Minx | E | 15k | August 2022 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | stranded on an island, photographer harry, island caretaker louis, storms, australia, sydney, smut | Where an unexpected storm strands Harry on an island, Louis gets an unexpected house guest for the night, and love might just be the most unexpected thing of all.

💜 Truebonds | E | 40k | July 2022 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | abo, alpha harry, omega louis, scenting, nesting, heats/ruts, truebonds, new hampshire, american harry/louis, scenter harry, animal sanctuary owner louis, mpreg, smut | Where Louis is an omega in need, Harry is an alpha for hire, and destiny presents them with a fate they never saw coming.

💜 From Dust To Lust | E | 45k | May 2022 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | road trip AU, enemies to lovers, australian outback, only one rental car, only one hotel room, only one double bed, etc, party crashers, weddings, karaoke, endless banter, PDA, frequent coincidences, smut | Where Louis and Harry are fly-in-fly-out mine workers, coincidences are totally a thing, karaoke is an underrated form of foreplay, and the universe most definitely works in mysterious ways.

💜 Best Snog Ever | E | 13k | April 2022 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | friends to lovers, pining, banter, boy band bangers, hiccups, niall as the helpful bartender, australia, smut | Where Harry wants Louis, and Louis wants Harry, but neither of them can seem to manage to seal the deal until Niall, the always helpful bartender, comes up with an inventive cure for Louis’ hiccups.

💜 Love On A G String | E | 20k | Mar 2022 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | rock star harry, replacement guitar tech louis, australia, all my favourite conversations, always made in the a.m, sunrises, banter, smut | Where Harry is a rock star on a world tour, Niall is his tech crew manager, Liam is his tour manager, and Louis is in the right place at the right time.

💜 With A Little Kindness | E | 33k | Feb 2022 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | single parent harry, generous stranger louis, kid fic, mpreg harry, broke harry, wealthy businessman louis, angst, fluff, romance, smut | Where Harry is a struggling single parent who doesn’t have time for relationships and Louis is a generous stranger who is unlucky in love, until fate decides to step in and bring them together.

💜 Mistletoe, Memories, and Mayhem | M | 13k | Jan 2022 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | Trailer | christmas in january, christmas themed disasters, louis just wants to propose, hopelessly endeared harry, persistent carolers, feline related chaos, grand romantic gestures | Where Louis had a plan. A solid plan. A brilliant plan. A plan that would sweep the love of his life off his feet and propel them both towards the marriage Louis so desperately wanted. He just hadn’t accounted for the calamitous unfolding of events as he tried to execute said brilliant plan.

💜 In A Twinkling | E | 90k | Dec 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | advent fic, christmas au, famous/non-famous, gucci model harry, marketing executive louis, matchmaking, photoshopping, crochet circles, ice skating, bed/couch sharing, awkward boers, banter, pining, angst, smut | Where Louis’ Nan just wants him to be happy, to settle down with a nice boy, and bring him around for Christmas. Louis is too busy with his career to bother about relationships, but in an attempt to appease his Nan, he sends her photoshopped pictures of him and his pretend boyfriend, Harry. The fact that the man in the pictures is none other than Harry Styles, world famous Gucci model—and recurrent star of Louis’ fantasies—is irrelevant. It’s not like their paths will ever cross… So it comes as somewhat of a surprise when Louis returns home for Christmas and walks into his Nan’s sitting room only to find the real-life Harry Styles happily chatting away with the grey-haired ladies of his Nan’s Crochet Circle.

💜 Full Moon Dreaming | E | 43k | Nov 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | soulmates, enemies to friends to lovers to soulmates, australia, surfing, country fire service, bushfires, volunteer firefighters, hurt/comfort, angst, pining, ot5, smut | Where every month, Full Moon Dreaming reveals a person’s soulmate. Sometimes it’s an object or a place, or for the lucky ones, the love of their life. Louis has given up hope of dreaming of a person, resigned to living a life devoid of that kind of all-consuming love for another and receiving the same in return. But when a new neighbour descends on Louis’ beloved Hanson Bay and moves into the other beach house, could all that be about to change?

💜 Wild Hearts Run Free | E | 43k | Nov 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | AO3 Russian | AO3 Spanish | abo, alpha harry, omega louis, woodsman harry, city boy louis, strangers to lovers, wilderness, seclusion, pining, angst, hurt/comfort, scenting, knotting, smut | Where Harry is an alpha who is harbouring a dark secret, one that has forced him into self-imposed isolation, far from civilization and far from temptation. Louis is an omega who has fought the predispositions of his secondary gender his whole life and suddenly finds himself cast aside by his beta partner, leaving him to question his place in the world. When fate and Mother Nature conspire to trap the two strangers together, will Harry’s worst fears be proven, or will Louis find a way to break down his walls and lead him into the light?

💜 Forever Young | E | 24k | Oct 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | strangers to lovers, fantasy elements, bartender louis, artist harry, every human has wings, but not everyone can see them, angst, hurt/comfort, bed sharing, smut | Where everyone in the world has wings, but no one can see them. Harry is different, though. All his life, he’s known what others don’t, but when he moves to a small village outside of the city, could the enigmatic bartender with the beautiful blue eyes be about to change all that?

💜 Player | E | 28k | Oct 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | AO3 Spanish | famous/non-famous, tennis player harry, publicist louis, himbo harry, highly strung louis, revealing instagram posts, dick pics, flirting, pining, smut | Where Louis is Harry’s highly strung publicist and has a thing for his client, Harry is an international sports star and has a thing for his publicist, Liam and Zayn have a thing for each other, and Niall wishes everyone would just get their shit together.

💜 Man, Deconstructed | E | 14k | Sept 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | strangers to lovers, mistaken identity, sculptor harry, niall is a terrible wingman, louis is just trying to do his job, louis has the perfect arse, stress baker harry, oblivious harry, smut | Where a well-meaning best mate, a sculpture-worthy arse, and a heaping dose of misunderstanding combine to create sheer and utter chaos, and also, maybe, the best thing Harry’s ever found.

💜 A Hungry Heart | E | 28k | Sept 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | great british bake off au, famous/non-famous, pop star and guest judge louis, florist and contestant harry, banter, humour, innuendos, cliches, copious 1d references, pining, misunderstandings,, fluff and romance, smut | Where the Bake Off tent has never been so hot and it’s got nothing to do with the ovens.

💜 Moments | E | 11k | July 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | AO3 Russian | fake exes to lovers, strangers to lovers, particle physicist louis, event manager harry, niall as the confused wingman, banter, musical references of the ed sheeran kind, smut | Where Louis invents a fake date with a random guy to get out of an awkward conversation with Niall only to have the guy turn up at the bar and oops, he’s a friend of Niall’s.

💜 Fuck U (Even) Betta | E | 3.5k | July 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | Established Relationship, Light BDSM, Sex Toys, Aftercare, smut | Where where Harry hates to be away from Louis, Louis hates to miss Harry, but everyone gets what they need… eventually.

💜 Just One Touch | E | 11k | May 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | strangers to lovers, footballer louis, doctor harry, the 5 senses, foods like look like dicks, angst, pining, sexual frustration, masturbation, a cat named muriel | Where football star Louis needs to get match fit in a hurry and doctor Harry has some unorthodox methods.

💜 In The Still Of The Night | E | 68k | May 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | AO3 Spanish | dirty dancing au, abo, alpha harry, omega louis, dancer harry, student louis, omega rights, class divide, dancing, angst, sexual frustration, smut | Where Louis is a feisty omega who wants to change the world, Harry is an alpha from the wrong side of the tracks, and nobody puts Louis in a corner.

💜 Love, Ever After | E | 20k | May 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | abo, alpha harry, omega louis, farmer harry, matchmaker louis, blind dates, heats/ruts, knotting, soulmates, pining, smut | Where omega Louis makes love matches, alpha Harry makes cheese, and meddling friends might finally make their dreams of finding their soulmate come true.

💜 The Future Is Now | E | 16k | Feb 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | best friends to lovers, 5+1 things, flatmates, fortune telling, magic, carnivals, idiots in love, oblivious louis, patient harry, smut | Where Louis follows the fortunes five times to seek out his true love, and then the one time he realises that what he's been searching for might've been right in front of him the whole time.

💜 The Pirate and The Piper | E | 38k | Jan 2021 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | peter pan au, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, pirates, lost boys, hidden identities, slow burn, spanking, rough sex, angst, hurt/comfort | Where Louis is Pan, Harry is Hook, and nothing is what it seems.

💜 A Moment In Time | E | 14k | Nov 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | exes to lovers, fantasy, magic, angst with a happy ending, clifford, castles, fluff, banter | Where Harry and Louis were together, until they weren’t, but with a twist of fate and a bit of magic could this be their chance to find forever in each other’s arms?

💜 Don’t Hold Back | E | 15k | Oct 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | Narry, famous Niall, rockstar Niall, non-famous Harry, superfan Harry, Australia, lads holiday, banter, concerts, smut, based on Cross Your Mind (from Heartbreak Weather) | Where Niall is a rock star, Harry is a Niall Horan super fan, Liam, Louis, and Zayn are excellent wingmen, and dreams really do come true.

💜 Seven Simple Words | E | 15k | Sept 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | exes to lovers, past friends with benefits, Australia, love confessions, pining, angst with a happy ending, smut, based on To Be So Lonely (from Fine Line) | Where you don’t always get what you want the first time around, but sometimes the universe decides to give you a second chance at getting it right.

💜 Feels So Right | E | 9k | Aug 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | high school musical AU, strangers to lovers, college student Louis, college student Harry, Louis is 21, Harry is 19, karaoke, fate, smut | Where Louis is Troy, Harry is Gabriella, and we find out what really happened after karaoke at that ski resort.

💜 Wonderland | E | 4k | July 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | ABO, omega Harry, alpha Louis, porn with love, mpreg Harry, scenting, knotting, body worship, horny Harry, smut | Where Louis loves to worship his Omega’s body and Harry loves to let him.

💜 The Baby Whisperer | E | 19k | July 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | strangers to lovers, neighbours being neighbourly, babies, kid fic, art curator Harry, equine veterinarian Louis, English countryside, prior mpreg Harry, romance, smut | Where Harry’s newborn baby won’t sleep and Harry is at his wits end until a kindly new neighbour moves in next door to answer his prayers. 

💜 Fuck U Betta | E | 11k | July 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | BDSM, jealous Harry, possessive Harry, Louis is a tease, dom/sub undertones, toys and restraints, smut | Where Harry likes the thrill of the chase, Louis likes to be chased, and everyone gets what they need… in the end.

💜 Caves End | E | 40k | June 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | famous Harry, footballer Harry, non-famous Louis, farmer Louis, Australia, horse riding, slow burn, hurt/comfort, angst with a happy ending, riding accident (everyone is fine), slight miscommunication, romance, smut | Where Harry has lost his future, Louis has lost his past, but maybe together, they can find a way through the dark.

💜 When Tomorrow Comes | E | 11k | June 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | ABO, alpha Harry, omega Louis, scenting, nesting, bonding, mating, mpreg, pups, comfort, smut | Where Louis is an Omega who has been keeping himself pure for his Alpha, Harry is a traditional Alpha focusing on his studies while he waits to find his bondmate, and Niall is a sneaky bastard who keeps borrowing Louis’ clothes and never returning them.

💜 You Drive Me Wild | E | 5k | May 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | chauffeur Harry, executive Louis, carelessly placed lube, masturbation, dirty talk, thirty-something Louis, silver fox Louis, twenty-something Harry, smut | Where Harry has a brilliant idea to while away the time as he waits around for his boss but fate decides to rain on his parade... or maybe it’s the universe answering his prayers.

💜 No Going Back | E | 56k | May 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | lighthouse keepers AU, strangers to lovers, remote location, bed sharing, dom/sub undertones, restraints, strip scrabble, scrabble on the edge, Australia, romance, smut | Where one choice - a left instead of a right, a go instead of a stop, a yes instead of a no - can change the future forever and that sometimes, taking that leap of faith, is worth the risk.

💜 Strong Enough | E | 21k | May 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | enemies to lovers, exes to lovers, idiots in love, drummer Louis, songwriter Louis, singer Harry, frontman Harry, angst with a happy ending, smut, based on Fearless (from Walls) | Where Vertigo comes back together for a benefit concert five years after going on hiatus. Can Louis and Harry work through their complicated past, or are some wounds too deep to be healed?

💜 Shine | E | 13k | Feb 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | strangers to lovers, scientist Louis, carpenter Harry, actirasty (arousal by the rays of the sun), kink exploration, dom/sub undertones, spanking, smut | Where Louis has a thing for the sun and Harry is more than happy to indulge his sunshine boy.

💜 If You’re Out There (I’ll Find You Somehow) | E | 56k | Jan 2020 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | hybrid AU, kitten hybrid Louis, human Harry, childhood friends, no fixed historical era, scars, hurt/comfort, fear and anxiety, angst, slow burn, first times, the happiest of endings, smut | Where one man’s love changed the world.

💜 Everything I Do | E | 16k | Dec 2019 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | established relationship, courtship rituals, marriage proposal, stargazing, massage, tooth rotting fluff, romance, Harry makes grand romantic gestures, Louis laps them up, smut | Where Harry finds a book of Elizabethan courtship rituals which sets in motion a series of events that can lead to only one conclusion.

💜 Playing To Win | E | 37k | Nov 2019 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | big brother AU, enemies to lovers, secret relationship, bed sharing, handcuffs, hot tub sex, outdoor sex, smut | Where Louis really doesn’t want to like Harry, Harry is struggling to quell his growing fondness for Louis, and sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t fight fate.

💜 Exposed | M | 666 words | Oct 2019 | AO3 | Wattpad | Tumblr | halloween AU, uni students, body painting, living art, skeletons don’t have dicks, Louis does, nakedness, Harry is very thorough with his art, flirting, banter | Where Louis should really stop agreeing to do favours for his friends while drunk, especially when they result in him becoming a naked live-art model.

💜 Forever and Always | E | 26k | Oct 2019 | strangers to lovers, vampires, other fantasy creatures, body swapping, Niall is an excellent wingman, Harry is also an excellent wingman, Narry bromance, side Ziam, side Shiall, camping, waterfalls, spells and potions, banter, vampire bites, blood drinking, smut | Where Harry’s neighbour is a crotchety old witch who hates vampires, Niall is the unsuspecting human who ends up inhabiting Harry’s body, and Louis is the caseworker who is assigned to swap them back. How it ends up a love story is anyone’s guess.

💜 Going My Way | E | 20k| Sept 2019 | strangers to lovers, mpreg Louis, lyft driver Louis, PR exec Harry, kid fic, California, banter, comfort, Harry dotes on Louis, foot massages, dom/sub undertones, smut | Where Harry gets a replacement LYFT driver, Louis is just trying to earn some extra cash before the baby arrives, and they both end up with way more than they bargained for.

💜 Up For It | E | 18k | Aug 2019 | secret relationship, bed sharing, lads holiday, Australia, banter, travel, surprises, dom/sub undertones, smut | Where Liam is Mr Organised, Zayn is too perceptive for his own good, Niall is a compulsive matchmaker, and Harry and Louis might just have the surprise to shock them all.

💜 With Words Unspoken | E | 18k | July 2019 | 1960s/70s AU, strangers to lovers, California, Louis is 49, Harry is 47, mentions of past divorce (Louis/OFC), Louis has grown up children, Louis has grandchildren, fate, love, sexual awakening, the happiest of endings, time jump, smut | Where Louis is lost, Harry is an excellent tour guide, and age is no barrier to finding the love of your life.

💜 Play Me A Memory | E | 27k | July 2019 | strangers to lovers, Australia, famous Harry, non-famous Louis, kid fic, the weather is a great enabler, conveniently timed storms, spanking, dirty talk, smut | Where Harry is a recluse who lives on millionaires row who is forced to stay at the local resort while repairs are carried out on his home. Enter Louis Tomlinson, single dad to nine-year-old Jake, and events coordinator extraordinaire at the resort.

💜 From The Heart (series) | E | 25k | July 2019 | strangers to lovers, coffee shop AU, writer Louis, barista Harry, artist Harry, Louis is a nerd, Harry is a dork, smut | Where Louis spends every Tuesday holed up in his favorite coffee-come-bookshop, writing his little stories as part of the WordPlay challenge while daydreaming about the resident barista, Harry. 

💜 The Cyber Sphere | E | 18k | June 2019 | Louis/Dermot O’Leary, strangers to lovers, rich Louis, recluse Louis, writer Louis, famous Louis, radio host Dermot, TV presenter Dermot, famous Dermot, Louis is 28, Dermot is 32, artificial intelligence, technology, Twitter banter, smut | Where Liam likes to think he’s Batman, Dermot has terrible taste in sporting teams, and Louis should really get a cat.

💜 Surprise Me, Space Boy | E | 7k | May 2019 | space fic, future fic, dating in space, sexual tension, striptease, masturbation, smut | Where Harry and Louis are solo officers on separate space stations and maybe online dating has its benefits after all.

💜 Harry Poppins | E | 33k | April 2019 | strangers to lovers, executive Louis, nanny Harry, no fantasy or magical elements, hurt/comfort, fluff, banter, smut | Where Louis’ best friends pass away and he finds himself with an instant family. After nanny number six is summarily dismissed Louis is at his wit’s end, that is until an unusual man arrives on their doorstep. Harry Styles is like nothing any of them have ever encountered before, and perhaps, exactly what they’ve been looking for all along.

💜 My One And Only (Desire) | E | 500 words | March 2019 | established relationship, edging, spring, smut | Where Harry is his, only his, and Louis belongs to Harry just as completely. They consume each other, in life, in love, in every way two people can.

💜 Take Me Down Slow (Don’t Let Me Go) | E | 27k | March 2019 | ABO, omega/omega, omega Louis, omega Harry, jealous Harry, possessive Harry, heat, scents, snowed in, ski resort, foot massages, smut | Where Louis wants to find the right kind of partner to love, Niall hates snowboarding, Liam wants to settle down, Harry is really good with his hands, and mother nature could be the thing that changes everything.

💜 Soup of the Day | E | 20k | Feb 2019 | strangers to lovers, Chicago, chef Louis, customer harry, Louis has a minor injury, Harry nurses him back to health, candles, Harry carries Louis around a lot, Louis is Harry’s baby, The Princess Bride references, hurt/comfort, massage, baths, smut | Where Louis and Niall are chefs, Chicago is windy, and cracking the big time is harder than they ever imagined. But when a mysterious man starts grading Louis' soups by leaving little piles of rocks, could it be just the thing they need to get them on the road to success?

💜 The Bet | E | 2.5k | Jan 2019 | friends to lovers, theatre, cat ears, cat tail, Louis in lycra, bets, Louis puts on a show, smut | Where Louis misjudges Harry's ability to do TLC's Waterfall rap and finds himself having to put on a one-man show for his (very appreciative) one-man audience.

💜 Heat | E | 2.5k | Jan 2019 | friends to lovers, outback Australia, it’s hot, really hot, banter, flirting, smut | Where drinking beer in a blow-up pool, in a backyard, in stupidly hot temperatures, in outback Australia should be ridiculous, and it would be, if Louis didn't have a curly-haired workmate to keep him company.

💜 Whisper The Wind | E | 37k | strangers to lovers, London is grey, Australia is not, Byron Bay, surfing, Louis and Niall are accountants, Harry and Liam run a surf school, BDSM, outdoor sex, smut | Where Louis rides an elevator that may change his life forever, Harry loves the ocean but is a terrible surfer, Liam proves not all heroes wear capes, and Niall might actually have all the answers.

💜 The Clock Strikes (series) | E | 20k | homeless Harry, rich Louis, strangers to lovers, Harry is 18, Louis is 21, christmas, new years, tooth rotting fluff, romance, Harry is Louis’ baby, Louis spoils Harry, outdoor sex, smut | Where Louis needs someone to love, Harry needs a miracle, and sometimes, wishes really do come true.

💜 The Prince Of Light | E | 36k | fantasy, soulmates, soulbonds, strangers to lovers, garden fairies, Louis is an au pair, Harry isn’t from around here, light bondage, dom/sub undertones, magical sex, masturbation, smut | Where Harry turns up in Louis’ backyard and turns his world upside down. A tale of soulmates across parallel universes, the sun and the moon, magic and destiny.

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tragic beauty: dorothy hale - an analysis

"We all believed that a girl of such extraordinary beauty could not be long in either developing a career or finding another husband. Dorothy had very little talent and no luck." - Clare Boothe Luce about Dorothy Hale

The name of Dorothy Hale (not to be confused with Evelyn McHale, that other eerily similar famous suicide) is not well known, especially these days. In the 1920s, she was an aspiring actress, and enjoyed a career on Broadway as a dancer, including in a leading role with Fred Astaire. By the 1930s, she was a socialite and failed actress living in New York City in the early 1930s who killed herself by jumping off a building. However, the only real highlight of her brief life was her mysterious death, which prompted the iconic surrealist artist Frida Kahlo to immortalize her in one of her most poignant and eerie paintings, "El Suicidio de Dorothy Hale." (The Suicide of Dorothy Hale).

Dorothy Hale according to astrotheme, was a Capricorn sun and Pisces moon (the moon is speculative). She was born Dorothy Donovan, the daughter of a real estate agent, in Pittsburgh. In 1919, after attending a convent and a drama school, Hale left home to pursue a career. Her family hired detectives to find her, but she eventually returned when her funds ran out. Dorothy married fresco, mural, and society portrait artist Gardner Hale in 1927. Dorothy continued moving in creative and expensive social circles and during this west coast period she socialized with artists such as Miquel and Rosa Corvarrubias, Frida Kahlo and photographer Nickolas Muray. Dorothy didn’t have much work; it was limited to several seasons in stock companies and some work as a dancer and Ziegfeld girl. When Hale’s husband Gardner Hale died in a car crash in 1931 (his car went over a cliff in Santa Maria, CA), Dorothy was left with financial difficulties. She was no longer able to maintain her high-society lifestyle. To keep her head above water, Dorothy accepted the largess of rich lovers like Isamu Noguchi and generous friends such as Clare Boothe Luce.

Dorothy repeatedly tried to find work as an actress, unsuccessfully. An acquaintance with Samuel Goldwyn led to an uncredited role in the film “Cynara”, as well as a minor role in “Catherine the Great” (1934). Her screen tests were a straight failure. Dorothy led a life filled with affairs; in 1937 she began a serious affair with Harry Hopkins, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s top advisor. Anticipating a “white wedding”, Hale moved into Hampshire House, a 27-story apartment building and she began putting together a trousseau, but Hopkins abruptly broke off the affair. One evening, Hale informally entertained some friends; she had told them that she was planning a long trip and invited them to a farewell party. After attending the theater, Hale returned home to her one-room apartment with a kitchenette on the 16th floor of Hampshire house at about 1:15 am, leaving a large number of friends at the 21 Club. She apparently spent the next four hours at the typewriter composing farewell notes to friends. At 5:15 am on October 21, 1938, Dorothy threw herself out of the window of her apartment. She was found still wearing her favorite Madame X femme fatale black velvet dress with a corsage of small yellow roses, given to her by Noguchi.

Next, I’ll cover another individual from the silent age who was as talented as he was secretly prejudiced: Taurus Harold Lloyd.

STATS

birthdate: February 18, 1905*

*note*: due to the absence of a birth time, this analysis will be even more speculative.

major planets:

Sun: Capricorn

Moon: Pisces

Rising: Aries

Mercury: Capricorn

Venus: Pisces

Mars: Scorpio

Midheaven: Capricorn

Jupiter: Aries

Saturn: Aquarius

Uranus: Capricorn

Neptune: Cancer

Pluto: Gemini

Overall personality snapshot: One side of her was good at biting the end of a pencil all day with her head in the clouds, and the other side good at protecting weaker souls and providing well-packed picnics at just the right moment. Although she was a softy, she was also dutiful and worked out her accounts to the last penny. She was likely to experience an underlying tension between the world of her dreams and rich imagination, and her need to stay in touch with ‘reality’. Worries about being engulfed by life’s problems and whether or not she made the right choice may have plagued her often, even though she was blessed with a concentration that pulled all the pieces of her jigsaw together in the end. But until that happens she may fret and feel that civilization was only chaos taking a rest. But this turned into a strength as she gained self-knowledge, because her ambition for order and achievement never dulls her sensitivity to human needs and values. Whilst she had a responsive personality and a knack of getting along with all kinds of people, she was more of an introvert than most people guessed. She felt deeply about things; she thought carefully and penetrate into the real nature of people and ideas. Valuing the more invisible, spiritual things of life, she tried to build them into the edifice of all that she did. She may not have exactly repressed her feelings but she tended to keep them to herself, for she was not a flashy person; rather, she was always available to people, ready to share her views and help in practical ways when needed.

Her self-reflection made her a bit grave, solemn at times, but it also allowed her to understand the plight of being human, and to forgive others for the weaknesses she tried to check in herself. As a natural humanitarian with a good head on her shoulders, she would have made an excellent lawyer, social worker, counselor, doctor or psychologist. Her penchant for mystery could have made her a talented detective. She had great insight and could often see into the hidden problems and the dark, fantastic byways of the mind. Her logical brain sought to find meaning in the chaotic, and to give structure and order to the unmanageable. But no matter how neat, logical and practical she was, there is a side of you that is instinctively drawn towards the uncontainable, boundless poetry of life. She liked to be active and was goal-oriented, indeed ambitious, but not to the extent that she passed up a chance to spread a bit of humour and encouragement. She wanted to get things done, but she also wanted to feel her way along – a bit – and allow the fates to invade and give her her ration of mystery. Whilst a part of her would always remain private, her energies needed to be expressed in the world, making a difference that really mattered.

She had a sturdy, muscular frame with a lively, attractive energetic face. She had intense and direct eye contact with others, and may well have been told off for staring at people as a child because of this. She was probably of medium height and could show amazing feats of strength when necessary. She met life in a straightforward and energetic manner. Her thought processes were methodical and on the conservative side. Her mind was rational, cool and calculating, and her memory and logic were very good. She needed her career to be strong, solid and enduring. She knew that she must work hard to achieve the status and respect that she desired, and although there may well have been obstacles in her path, her dedication and step-by-step progress led to success. She had boundless enthusiasm and big ideas coupled with high expectations of succeeding. She was also self-sufficient and broad-minded. Her genuine pioneering spirit, positive outlook and large-scale personal ambitions led her right to the top. She needed to learn to think before she took on a challenge, and all risks should have been carefully considered. She was slightly selfish and emotionally intense. She was reasonably practical, as well as socially aspiring and humanitarian. Her main focus in life was to gain the security that allowed her the freedom to do as she liked. Because she was able to establish priorities and she had great determination, she usually realized her goals fairly early in life. She was willing to accept responsibility and didn’t want to depend on others for anything. She found it hard to let go of the past, but she should have so that she could have grown.

She belonged to a generation with a rational and logical attitude to life. There was a conflict between tradition and convention, and the experimental and unconventional. As an individual, she had to learn to strike a balance between the erratic and the conventional. As a member of her generation, she had the ability to come up with original ideas which could be of practical value. Members of her generation were emotionally sensitive and extremely conscious of the domestic environment and the atmosphere surrounding their home place. Also, as a member of the Cancer Neptune generation, she felt a degree of escapism from everyday reality, and was very sensitive to the moods of those around her. Hale embodied all of these Cancer Neptunian ideals. As a Gemini Plutonian, she was mentally restless and willing to examine and change old doctrines, ideas and ways of thinking. As a member of this generation, she showed an enormous amount of mental vitality, originality and perception. Traditional customs and taboos were examined and rejected for newer and more original ways of doing things. As opportunities with education expanded, she questioned more and learned more. As a member of this generation, having more than one occupation at a time would not have been unusual to her.

Love/sex life: There was an oceanic quality about her sexuality that tended to sweep people up and carry them very far from where they thought they were going to be. She didn’t have to issue edicts or bully in order to dominate a relationship. She did it simply with the power of her emotions and the acuity of her psychological insights. This was not necessarily a bad quality. As long as her aim was love, the people who surrendered themselves to her emotional steamroller had nothing to fear or to complain about. She was an extremely affectionate and sexy lover. She just had to be mindful of the power she possessed. The problems came when love ceased to be her aim. Because her feelings were so strong and so subjective there was little middle ground in her emotional life and love could quickly change into hate, jealousy, remorse and a thousand other negative emotions. Moreover, her obsessions were so powerful that they sometimes seemed to alter reality; not just for her but for her lover and her judgments can become strangely skewed and unreliable. For her, more than any other lover, love had to be the guiding light of her sexuality or she ended up as she did in the end: lost, confused and unhappy.

minor asteroids and points:

North Node: Virgo

Lilith: Aries

Vertex: Libra

Juno: Pisces

Chiron: Capricorn

Vesta: Libra

Ceres: Capricorn

Pallas: Capricorn

Fortune: Cancer

East Point: Aries

Her North Node in Cancer dictated that her tendency to dream and be disorganized needed to be tempered by developing more practical and down-to-earth attitudes. Her Lilith in Aries ensured that she was a woman who used sex as a weapon in her arsenal and wasn’t too subtle about it. Circumstances forced her into confrontation and having to wave her “freak flag” early on in life. She pioneered frank treatment of sexual desire and took it on and copped the criticism for it. Her Vertex in Libra, 6th house dictated that she longed for a union of souls that was based on a model of pure peace and justice. Images came to her mind of a mythical life on Venus, the planet of love, where there was never a discordant beat between lovers, but rather, continual harmony even if played in the minor chords. Physical lust was certainly a necessary aspect of two beings eternally intertwined, but the platonic component far outweighed it in importance. She had an attitude of duty, obligation and sacrifice when it came to heartfelt interactions. She could become hypochondriacal or martyristic to get the love so desperately wanted. There was a need for others to appreciate the sincerity of her intentions, to the daily tasks she executed in a conscientious and caring way and for others to know that her actions, no matter how routine they may have seemed, were based on devoted love. Juno in Pisces, she had the ability to subtly maneuver others into her way of thinking. She was rather like a Queen Mother working behind the scenes to lead people subconsciously into the preferred paths. Her skills varied as to the momentary need. She preferred a sensitive, spiritual mate who was deeply and quietly religious.

Chiron in Capricorn, she is often in the shadows of others because the world overlooked her struggles. Vesta in Libra, she denied herself fulfillment in relationships. She martyred herself for others. She suffered to bring about benefits for her partners. She wanted only her mate’s happiness, not thinking of herself at all. Ceres in Capricorn, learning was a pleasurable experience for her and was disciplined more effectively with rewards than with punishments. She was encouraged to continued effort by defeat. She was a good communicator and teacher as well as a natural leader. Pallas in Capricorn, she was like an executive who accepted and carried out responsibility willingly. She judged fairly according to both ability and effort. Her Part of Fortune in Cancer and Part of Spirit in Capricorn dictated that her destiny brought money into her life. Happiness and good fortune lay within her home and family, which provided emotional and financial security. Her soul’s purpose was to create practical and long-lasting achievements. She felt spiritual connections and saw the spark of the divine when she observed her progress through life and saw it take a form and structure that would outlive her. East Point in Aries dictated that she was was more likely to identify with the need to be free, independent, on her own, expressing when, where, how she wished. She needed to learn to balance her need for freedom with her need for closeness, and she needed to move towards a comfortable blend: she did not have all the power; other parties didn’t have all the power. Sometimes she got her way; sometimes they got their way.

elemental dominance:

air

fire

She was communicative, quick and mentally agile, and she liked to stir things up. She was likely a havoc-seeker on some level. She was oriented more toward thinking than feeling. She carried information and the seeds of ideas. Out of balance, she lived in her head and could be insensitive to the feelings of others. But at her best, she helped others form connections in all spheres of their daily lives. She was dynamic and passionate, with strong leadership ability. She generated enormous warmth and vibrancy. She was exciting to be around, because she was genuinely enthusiastic and usually friendly. However, she could either be harnessed into helpful energy or flame up and cause destruction. Confident and opinionated, she was fond of declarative statements such as “I will do this” or “It’s this way.” When out of control—usually because she was bored, or hadn’t been acknowledged—she was bossy, demanding, and even tyrannical. But at her best, her confidence and vision inspired others to conquer new territory in the world, in society, and in themselves.

modality dominance:

mutable

She wasn’t particularly interested in spearheading new ventures or dealing with the day-to-day challenges of organization and management. She excelled at performing tasks and producing outcomes. She was flexible and liked to finish things. Is also likely undependable, lacking in initiative, and disorganized. Has an itchy restlessness and an unwillingness to buckle down to the task at hand. Probably has a chronic inability to commit—to a job, a relationship, or even to a set of values.

house dominants:

5th

12th

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Her life had an emphasis on creativity and self-expression. This included new beginnings; in fact, it included any way in which her creativity manifested itself. It showed how she was special and stood out. Also indicated an emphasis on leisure activities and holidays, gambling and speculation, romance and courtship, entertainment, sport, and sex. She had great interest in the unconscious, and indulged in a lot of hidden and secret affairs. Her life was defined by seclusion and escapism. She had a certain mysticism and hidden sensitivity, as well as an intense need for privacy. Short journeys, traveling within her own country were themes throughout her life; her immediate environment, and relationships with her siblings, neighbours and friends were of importance. The way her mental processes operated, as well as the manner and style in which she communicated were emphasized in her life. As such, much was revealed about her schooling and childhood and adolescence.    

planet dominants:

Venus

Moon

Uranus

She was romantic, attractive and valued beauty, has an artistic instinct, and was sociable. She had an easy ability to create close personal relationships, for better or worse, and to form business partnerships. She was defined by her inner world; by her emotional reactions to situations, how emotions flowed through her, motivating and compelling  her—or limiting her and holding her back. She held great capacity to become a part of the whole rather than attempting to master the parts. She wanted to become whatever it is that she sought. She was unique and protected her individuality. She had disruptions appear in her life that brought unpleasant and unexpected surprises and she immersed herself in areas of her life in which these disruptions occur. Change galvanized her. She was inventive, creative, and original.    

sign dominants:

Aquarius

Virgo

Libra

She was an original thinker, often eccentric, who prized individuality  and freedom above all else. Her compassion, while genuine, rose from the intellect rather than the heart. She was hard to figure out because she was so often a paradox. She was patient but impatient; a nonconformist who conformed when it suited her; rebellious but peace-loving; stubborn and yet compliant when she wanted to be. She chafed at the restrictions placed upon her by society and sought to follow her own path. She was a discriminating, attractive, thorough, hygienic, humane, scientific woman and had the highest standards. Her attention to detail was second to none and she had a deeply penetrative and investigative mind. At her best, she was a workhorse and a career-oriented person. She loved beauty in all its guises—art, literature, classical music, opera, mathematics, and the human body. She usually was a team player who enjoyed debate but not argument. She was, at her best, an excellent strategist and a master at the power of suggestion. Even though she was likely a courteous, amiable person, she was definitely not a pushover. She tried to use diplomacy and intelligence to get what she wanted.

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Dorothy Hale was born Dorothy Anderson Donovan on January 11, 1905 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Her father, James P. Donovan, was a successful real estate agent. Dorothy was educated at a convent and attended drama school. When she was a teenager she ran away from home to become an actress. Her first professional job was in the 1924 Broadway musical Lady Be Good. She appeared in the Ziegfeld Follies but left the show when she was injured falling down a flight of stairs. Then she decided to move to France to study art. Dorothy married Gaillard Thomas, a millionaire stockbroker, in 1925. They divorced a few years later. In 1929 she married Gardner Hale, a successful painter. The couple had homes in Paris and New York. She became a popular socialite and was called one of the best dressed women in the country. Sadly on December 28, 1931 Gardner was killed in a car accident. The following year she met producer Samuel Goldwyn at a dinner party. He said she was a "great movie find" and announced she would play the lead in Cynara.

Unfortunately she was replaced by Kay Francis and only had a bit part in the film. Then she appeared in the 1934 drama. Her friend Claire Booth Luce cast her in the play Abide By Me. The show was a flop and her performance was panned. By 1937 her acting career was over and she was nearly bankrupt. Dorothy was devastated when her close friend Rosamond Pinchot committed suicide. During the Spring of 1938 she started dating Harry Hopkins, an advisor to President Roosevelt. When he refused to marry her she fell into a deep depression. On October 20, 1938 she had a small party in her Manhattan apartment and attended the theater with some friends. After returning home she spent several hours writing farewell notes. Tragically at 5:15 A.M. on October 21 she committed suicide by jumping out of her sixteenth floor window. The thirty-three year old was still wearing her black evening gown and a flower corsage.. Dorothy was cremated and her ashes were buried at Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium in Middle Village, New York. Artist Frida Kahlo later immortalized her in the painting "The Suicide Of Dorothy Hale". (x)

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Today marks the 73rd wedding anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

The couple married in 20 November 1947 at the Westminster Abbey, a jubilation for the people of the Commonwealth after such perilous years of war.

The photographs were taken at Broadlands estate, Hampshire. The first was taken in 25 November 1947 for their honeymoon; the second photo for their Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 18 November 2007.