KEEN snapper Kay Webb has taken the plunge and launched her own photographic business during the lockdown.

Normally the 31-year-old works in the administration department at Ridgeway Hospital.

But after she was furloughed she decided to make use of the opportunity to take her hobby more seriously.

Kay, of Victoria Cross Road said: “I’m not too concerned about starting my business during this pandemic because people always want to capture their moments.

“It’s a slow process at the moment but people are starting to open up, they’re getting used to the idea of seeing people again and going outside.”

Her passion for photography stems as far back as she can remember.

Kay said: “I’ve always loved taking photos, I’ve never been one to shy away from the camera, but I enjoy being behind it taking the pictures more.

“I enjoy capturing memories and moments, it drives my family and friends mad but I love it and always knew it was something I wanted to pursue and what better time than now.”

She has now launched a doorstep photography project to document families, couples and animals during lockdown in Wroughton.

And she is giving the money she raises to Prospect Hospice.

“I saw other people doing projects similar to this one and I thought it was a nice idea,” Kay said, who has also been home-schooling her five-year-old son Freddie over the past three months.

“It’s a nice way to meet new people in the area and it seemed they all wanted to support Prospect Hospice so that was the charity I chose.

“Fortunately, nobody in my family has had to use the charity but it’s a good cause to support because they do help families who need it. I also picked it because it’s a charity based in Swindon so they’ve support people in this town.”

So far she has raised £600 with her efforts.

And this isn’t the first time she has supported the hospice last year for her 30th birthday she asked friends and family to donate money instead of giving her gifts and managed to generate a total of £300.

She said: “It’s a charity I will always support, they needed help then and they do now, especially during a time like this.

“Taking this on and starting my own business has helped me through lockdown.

She added: "It has given me something to do in the evenings and on the weekends, has given me time to myself and a chance to have adult conversations.”