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I’m Cody(they/them) and I'm just like you. Pictures and videos that foster connection, community, and creativity.

18/12/2023

Newcastle Quayside
35mm

This time of year has me feeling conflicted.
I feel a pull to slow down and stay in
But there are so many expectations
And so much to ‘do’
and capitalism doesn’t put much value
in the ability to ‘be’

This time of year is marketed as ‘festive’ and ‘merry’
But I feel neither.
Don’t get me wrong,
I’m pretty content at the moment
But this time of year makes me more
contemplative and existential.
I think about death a lot. Like A LOT!
As the solstice approaches I also think about honouring and integrating the dark,
not fearing or forsaking it.

I want to welcome the return of lighter days
but not before learning the lessons
winter has for me.

06/04/2023

Alnmouth Friary
35mm

When speaking to one of the brothers at the friary about how they offer something truly special, he said in reply,

“We partner with the sea, the gardens, the birds.”

I wonder how different a position our world might be in if we all adopted this way of working ❤️

Our separateness is an illusion.
We are One,
with everyone and every thing.

05/04/2023

Alnmouth Friary
35mm

My view last weekend.

As part of my counselling training I took part in a weekend on shadow work and all I can say at the moment is WOW 😯

So much to reflect on and unpack from what was a truly transformative weekend.

“When you do shadow work, you are doing the work of radical self-acceptance”

01/02/2023

Tyne Bridge
35mm

Took this one a few months back and forgot about it.

life

30/01/2023

Newcastle Quayside at golden hour ☀️🌅

27/01/2023

“Nature does not hurry,
Yet everything is accomplished”
- Lao Tzu

My mind is always in a hurry.
To solve a problem.
Or guess what someone is thinking.
Dwelling on the past.
Trying to figure out the future.
Quick to label, organise, judge, etc.
The mind isn’t bad.
It just gets carried away.

I’m trying to balance it out
with time spent in the body.
Softening.
Listening.
Observing.
Loving.
Holding.

25/01/2023

presence
/ˈprɛzns/

noun
the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present.

There’s something about photography that really pulls you into the present. It’s a great exercise in mindfulness. You can’t will someone to walk into the frame. You can of course orchestrate it but the outcomes won’t be the same.

You’ve just got to be present to what is in front of you and see the wonder in it.

The question I’m asking myself is, ‘Can I be present to what is within me and see the wonder in it?’

I’m certainly learning. I’m slowly letting go of the impulse to ‘change’, ‘fix’, or manipulate the what I find and instead hold space for it in Love and Wonder.

I hope the same for you friends✌️❤️

18/01/2023

This one makes me feel a bit sad. Not sure exactly why. I love how a picture can do that though ❤️

17/01/2023

One of my favourite views of Newcastle.

And at golden hour 🌞😍

16/01/2023

Newcastle Quayside
85mm

We all view life through a lens.

Much of our experience of reality is subjective.

So a few questions I’m reflecting on this week.

How aware am I of my lens?

Who and what has formed it?

Is it genuinely mine or has it been given to me?

And finally, is it working/helpful?

I want to view, experience, and participate in life through a lens of love, so regularly reflecting on how I view the world helps keep me on track ✌️❤️

09/11/2022

Permission. If you're looking for it, you'll find it within.

To change
To grow
To BE
To burn

Burn bright beloved
It's time to stop sacrificing
your comfort
your creativity
your authenticity
your joy
your Knowing

Maybe you're out of step
Maybe they are
Maybe you're too much
Or maybe the containers are too small

You're like (as Taylor Swift so eloquently put it)
"Snow at the beach,
weird but fu***ng beautiful"

Bring on the snow

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🌈

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01/08/2022

Posted •

I just spent the day filming with and wanted to share his post as he captured what the day was about so well. Thanks for a fantastic day George!
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I have had the pleasure of spending the day with Cody Kettner creator of Just Like You]]

Cody and I have been in contact on line for around 18 months I think. We were initially put in touch by another LGBT Catholic so we could explore how we might develop inclusion in our respective schools. Cody is a school chaplain, is non-binary and goes by they/them. I am a teacher of RE, a transman and go by he/him.

Cody and I filmed a short interview via zoom exploring my journey as a trans person of faith and we finished our filming today, in person, with Cody joining me in Leicester. They have interviewed my mum and my best friend as well as myself because they hope that Just Like You]] will help to reduce the polarisation between people who are LGBT and people who are not, which is so damagingly pushed in UK media. They hope to share our stories, show some of our experiences, our growth but most importantly, Cody wants people to recognise that the LGBT community are just like you. In much the same way that your gender or sexuality is only a facet of your being, it’s the same for us but with ‘coming out’, societal pressures and negative media attention, we may not always be treated the same.

In addition to being trans, I am a twin, a teacher, a Catholic, a dog dad & many more things!

I’m George and I’m just like you.

Go give Just Like You]] a follow to keep up with Cody’s projects. Also give Cody a follow

I’m really pleased with what we’ve been able to put together today and Cody’s is an excellent videographer & photographer. Professional, friendly, relaxed and all round good egg.

14/07/2022

Embrace your Inner Wild.

Your natural environment. That place where you just Are. Where you can just Be. That place you Knew before domestication. Before society’s norms and standards and rules took ahold and taught you to be something other than what you Are.

This is where your freedom lays.
Your peace.
Your sense of belonging.

Seek it.
Celebrate it.
Protect it at all costs.

29/06/2022

These last few years have been full of self discovery. Lots of learning about who I really am and unlearning who I’ve been told I must be. I’ve never really felt that I fit comfortably in the gender binary, I just got really good at pretending. No more. No more hiding. I love myself too much for that. My name is Cody. I’m non binary (I prefer to describe it as gender expansive!) and my pronouns are they/them. I hope we can all learn to love ourselves enough to accept and celebrate our true selves. Happy pride month everyone!

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14/06/2022

Experimenting with self portraits and really enjoying it!

Nothing like a bit of self led eco therapy for a bit of self care. The combination of being out in nature and being creative is sooooo good 🌻🌾.

Amethyst is said to relieve stress and and dispel anxiety. I don’t know how much I believe it but I’ll take all the help I can get at the moment 😂.
These Amethyst Inlay plugs from plugs are a great summer option!

07/06/2022

There’s something so healing about the sea 🌊.

I went for a dip last week and it was so good. The sound of the waves and the sea air do wonders for the soul.
Abalone shell is said to enhance feelings of peace.
I’ve been wearing these Abalone ear hangers that sent me almost non stop. How lush are they?!

Remember to make space for some zen moments this week ✌️❤️

Lucy & Yak

20/05/2022

Somewhere in Newcastle.

Could be anywhere though.

07/05/2022

I’m still really new
to this whole thing.

If you’re anything like me you find yourself apologising for your existence in various ways.
I’ve recently become better at taking up space but I still find myself wanting to explain myself or wanting to justify why I’m taking up the space that I am.

Even in posting pictures, I find myself wanting to explain that I’m still new to this and still learning.

But we’re all new to this
and we’re all learning.
Because life
is constantly changing.
We are constantly changing.
98% of the atoms in our bodies will be replaced every year.
No landscape is permanent.

So go gently friends,
With yourself and each other.
Take up space.

life

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I’m filming a wedding at the stunning @shottongrange tomorrow! These Autumn colours make the perfect romantic backdrop for a wedding video. Can’t wait to share the highlights with you soon. If you or anyone you know is getting married get in touch. I offer a variety of packages and am extending the 15% off sale for any wedding booked before the end of November. #weddingvideo #weddingvideography #northeastwedding #bridesupnorth #weddingfilm #weddingplanning #weddinginspo

I had the pleasure of filming Laura and Michéal’s wedding a few weeks ago at Roker hotel. What a beautiful day it was 😍 I was there from getting ready in the morning until the first dance and I loved every moment. I can’t wait to share the full video (especially the drone footage 🤩) but for now here’s a little highlight reel of the evening. If you or someone you know is after a videographer for a wedding get in touch! I offer a range of packages and bespoke plans. I’d really appreciate a share to help spread the word! Venue - Roker Hotel Photographer - Sophotogenic Wedding Photography Durham #weddingvideo #weddingvideography #northeastwedding #bridesupnorth #weddingfilm #weddingplanning #weddinginspo

Flew the drone around the Angel of the North a few months ago and forgot about it! Here’s a few shots ✌️ #angelofthenorth #gateshead #northeastengland #sunsetlovers #sunsetvideo #dronevideo #droneoftheday #djimini2 #freewellfilters #newcastlechronicle

Todd’sChopShop @GatesheadHarleyDavidson

Todd’s Chop Shop doing their thing at Gateshead Harley-Davidson on Saturday. Only disappointment of the day was that I missed out on donuts from Big Fat Donut co 😢. There’s always next time! Get in touch with any of your videography/photography needs and let’s tell a story together. Cody Kettner Media Productions #videodescription for the blind and visually impaired. An old school computer browsing window reveals the Todd’s Chop Shop logo. The camera pans through a clothing rack to reveal a barber cutting hair. Then pans up the front end of a motorcycle to reveal both barbers cutting hair and finishes with three more shots of barbering. Finally the Todd’s Chop Shop logo appears at the end of the video #traditionalbarbering #toddschopshop #gatesheadharleydavidson #harleydavidsonuk #videography #sonya6500

A Grief Conversation (preview)

Grief is complex. My friend Quaid died back in January. No physical funeral because of COVID. That meant no ritual to help with the difficult transition and to celebrate his life. No sharing stories of how he impacted you and what you leaned from him. So this upcoming video is my attempt at that I guess. It’s also the start of a series on grief. I plan to gather stories from different people from different backgrounds and listen to their experiences of grief and loss. The series is called A Grief Conversation and starts on August 27th. Stay tuned if you're interested and want to see what other creative projects I'm working on. Get in touch with any of your videography/ photography needs or ideas and let’s tell a story together. #videodescription for the blind and visually impaired. Cody sits in front of a forest talking to the camera. A drone flies low over a pond and ascends over some trees. Back to Cody. As he stops talking two cyclists ride by. Back to Cody. Then a drone ascends high over the sea and beach while Cody walks alone on the shore. Final shot of Cody looking into the camera and the title and release date show on the screen. #minidocuseries #minidocumentary #videography #grief #sonya6500 #djimini2 #freewellfilters

I've been enjoying telling stories and capturing moments for a while now. So I thought I would start this page to share some of the things I've been up to. So while putting 'Media Productions' after my name makes me cringe and gives me massive impostor syndrome, I'm choosing to believe that the process is as important as the output when it comes to art and that it's all valid and beautiful. It's all journey and it's all lesson, so I'm inviting you to join me. #videodescription for the blind and visually impaired. A drone ascends high above the sea and the beach while Cody walks alone along the shore.

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