You will not regret it

I think I stumbled across Mervyn and You at Yours in early 2020, via The Self-Full podcast. I really liked his ethos and the images he created, so started following on Instagram, thinking ‘one day’. When Mervyn held a competition, I entered but thought nothing of it. I was thrilled (and anxious) when I found out I’d won a home shoot and immediately booked a call with him.

The shoot was booked for early 2021 and for the few months beforehand I was anxious about everything being perfect - my hair, makeup, outfits - but on the day I felt remarkably calm.

Mervyn made the whole experience so easy, suggesting the order of outfits and guiding me through the poses, that by the end, I was comfortable wearing far less than I started with.

I’ve never enjoyed being in front of a camera but Mervyn managed to capture some great candid pictures. If you’re thinking about doing a shoot, go for it.