Sarah Linthorst is an artist and photographer who in December set up a new business, Esselle Pictures, in South Croydon, specialising in location portraits.
Throughout this month, she is offering Inside Croydon’s loyal reader a free location photo-shoot, normally worth £50.
Linthorst said, “I like to set my portraits in beautiful outdoor places and to capture natural emotion. The light and romantic look of my pictures really suits occasions such as pregnancy, engagements or family outings, such as a walk in Lloyd Park.”

Sarah Linthorst, the South Croydon photographer and artist who is offering free location photo shoots during February to Inside Croydon readers
During February, followers of Essellepictures.com and Inside Croydon have the opportunity to have a complimentary fun outdoor photo-shoot. The aim is to prove that stunning pictures can be taken all-year-round.
There are 10 available photo-shoots, and the first 10 readers to contact Esselle Pictures will be scheduled, after which the offer will expire.
Pictures from the photo-shoots can be bought by readers at Esselle Pictures’ usual rates.
“I cannot guarantee snow for the shoots,” Linthorst said, “but we can hope for it. ”
Find out more and get in touch via essellepictures.com.
- Terms and conditions apply. Offer is subject to availability, so please get in touch early to avoid disappointment.
Coming to Croydon
- Babylon at the Spread Eagle Theatre, Feb 4-6
- Steve Knightly at Stanley Halls: Feb 5
- Purley Swimathon: Feb 8 and 13
- Mark Steel at Ashcroft Theatre, Feb 12
- Norwood Society talk, Upper Norwood Library, Feb 20
- Mr Pooter comes to Croydon, Feb 20-22
- Stop the Incinerator fund-raiser, Feb 24
- Coulsdon and Purley Debating Society, Mar 3
- Norwood Society talk, Upper Norwood Library, Mar 20
- Croydon Half-marathon, Mar 30
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