Following on from the continued success of the Handmade Market, Julie (Shop Girl) Nichols and her designer collective have opened Shop Handmade in the heart of Canberra.

(warning, rant ahead). Can someone explain to me why it is that the usual standards and etiquette that go hand in hand with being a photographer, cease to exist in non traditional retail environments?

Are you one of those people who have dedicated every waking moment to be seen around town showing off the latest and greatest unique designer accessories? Have you ever woken drenched in sweat after a nightmare that involved being forced to shop at Kmart for the rest of your natural born life?