Although the majority of my lifestyle brand photography work is done out & about, wherever my lovely clients are based, I also work out of my studio in Ardleigh.

A converted maltings, it houses 34 artists working in all kinds of media – it’s a treasure trove of inspiration. My studio is number 19 – hence Letters from Studio 19!

2018’s Open Studios, where we open the whole building to the public and welcome everyone to take a sneak peek behind the scenes, is on 22 and 23 September 2018, and I’d love to see you there.

Ardleigh Studios Open Studios 2018 invitation | carlawatkins.com

Ardleigh Studios Open Studios 2018 invitation | carlawatkins.com

Directions wise, sat navs are not always reliable – but we are immediately before the level crossing on the left, or immediately after the level crossing on the right, depending which direction you come from!

If you’re in the area, please pop in – it’d be fab to see you and you are guaranteed to leave feeling inspired!

Full details for screen readers:  Ardleigh Studios, The Old Maltings, Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester CO7 7RT  |  @ardleighstudios  | Open Studios 22 and 23 September 2018, 11am to 5pm both days.Â