TWO west Cumbrian sisters have opened a new photography studio in Maryport after 'dreaming' of owning their own high street store for more than a decade.
Sisters Sam Cartwright and Victoria Scott first started their business With Love Photography over 13 years ago from Sam's dining room, before moving to The Settlement in Maryport following the first few years of business.
The business focuses on child and family photography, with a specialism in new-born photography.
There was 'always a dream' to have the With Love Photography business based in a high street shop, and on Saturday, March 1 that dream came true - when the sisters opened their new studio on Senhouse Street in Maryport.
Speaking about the opening of the high street studio, Sam said: "Between October and February it's been an absolute whirlwind.
"So when it all came together and we had our opening day last Saturday we couldn't believe it, we were literally rammed for hours.
The sisters are opening their business on the High Street at what is a buzzing time for the town of Maryport. A new menswear store 'The Rusty Crab' also opened on Saturday and in recent weeks the Maryport Activity Centre officially opened in the town.
"I definitely think that Maryport's High Street is growing as a community, the amount of messages that we had from local businesses. It does feel like a growing community at the minute", said Sam.
"We get most of our customers from Whitehaven way. They actually talk about having a day out in Maryport now. So when they come through they never just come for their photos, they have a day out - to the marina, the new park.
"Maryport is definitely up and coming."
The sisters have thanked a number of people who supported them in the opening of the store, especially 'both of their Andrews' who have worked tirelessly to get the space ready for opening.
Share