A lovely warm day greeted us at home for the start of Lauren and David’s Wedding Day. Lauren and her Bridesmaids were extremely relaxed enjoying the many preparations going on and this made for some nice informal pictures. After taking a few pictures of Lauren in the garden we left to go to St Mary’s Church, Chigwell, for the Ceremony. Following the church service, Lauren and David greeted their Guests outside the Church, proceeded by a few pictures of the two of them at the Church door. Lauren and David left the Church, past confetti throwers in the glorious sunshine. On arrival at Gaynes Park, Lauren and David socialised with their Guests before we organised the family group pictures to be taken in the Walled Garden. Gaynes Park provides ample opportunities for photographs and as we were there until after the First Dance, we were able to get such varied beautiful pictures. An evening stroll for Lauren and David provided us with a closing picture which captured a wonderful day.
Author: davidislip
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Wedding Photography for Lauren & David at Gaynes Park, Epping
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Wedding Photography for Abby & Michael – The Old Kent Barn, Dover
Abby and Michael chose The Old Kent Bar, Dover, for their Civil Wedding Ceremony and Reception. Abby got ready in the oldest part of the Barn which had atmospheric oak beams which added to the character of the pictures. The Ceremony was held outdoors in the Gazebo, which was beautifully decorated. After the Ceremony the Guests enjoyed a Drinks Reception on the lawn in the sunshine, whilst we arranged the requested family groups, assisted by Ian Low, the Toastmaster. The Wedding Breakfast was held in the fabulous new Tithe Barn and the meal was excellent. After the Speeches we took Abby and Michael for a few pictures by the lake and around the Barn, briefly interrupted by a fly-past by Abby’s Dad’s plane. As it was such a lovely day, we waited for the wonderful sunset which was a while after the First Dance but well worth the wait. This was our first visit to The Old Kent Barn, Dover, and we were very impressed not only with the Venue itself but with the friendliness of the Owners and staff and hope it will not be too long before we are there again.
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Engagement Portrait
We met with Kerry and Marc one evening at Highwoods Country Park to get together before their Wedding Day at Stoke-by-Nayland Golf and Country Club. After taking a few pictures of the two of them, we discussed their final details.
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30 years of Wedding Photography!!
Well it’s finally arrived, Jeannette & Martin’s 30th Wedding Anniversary, congratulations to them! Guess who did their photography!
I can remember the terror and worry of my first professional Wedding, what shots to take, who to process the film! Well I guess it all went ok as Jeannette & Martin still talk to me and I am still a Photographer!
But what has changed in 30 years and almost 1700 weddings beside the demise of film! The photography is far more fluid and our aim is to ensure our couples enjoy their weddings and not just do a photoshoot! Sandra is now very much part of the team. When I started I had been on some training courses but was unqualified, uninsured but who had heard of lawyers in those days!! The quality from today’s digital cameras is fantastic but wedding photography is so much more that a good camera and a few poses. All those years of experience come into use on a regular basis and rather than still just doing what I did 30 years ago I regularly attend workshops and seminars to hone my skills and keep up with today’s trends.
…and one last thing, I still have nearly all the negatives and digital files!
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Children Portraits
Rachel and Jon were married at The Fennes Estate in 2009, so it was lovely to meet them once again, and meet their son Issac for the first time. On a really hot morning we took some lovely pictures of Issac and the three of them together, in the natural light of their garden. Issac really enjoyed sitting on the grass, finding the grass and leaves very interesting indeed and providing us with some great pictures!
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Heather & Dan's Wedding Photography at Down Hall, Hatfield Heath
A beautifully warm sunny day heralded the start of our Wedding Photography for Heather and Dan. Heather’s final preparations were at the stunning Down Hall, so we started there first of all, taking pictures of Heather, her Parents and the Bridesmaids before leaving for St. Andrew’s Church, Sandon. On arrival at the Church, Dan and his Ushers were greeting the Guests and in between we took their pictures. Heather arrived shortly after and the Wedding Ceremony began. After the Church service and Heather and Dan had chatted to their Guests, we returned to Down Hall, where we did the majority of the family pictures and Bride and Groom portraits. Following the Wedding Breakfast and coverage of the Speeches, the soft evening light provided us the opportunity to take a few more relaxed pictures in the grounds of Down Hall.
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Wedding Photography for Karen & Tom at Gaynes Park, Epping
Karen and Tom chose the lovely Gaynes Park, Epping, for their Wedding Ceremony and Reception. After saying”hello’” to Karen and her Bridesmaids, who were getting ready in the Apple Loft Cottage, David left to go and meet Tom and the men at ‘The Merry Fiddlers”, before they arrived at Gaynes Park ,whilst I remained with the girls, getting pictures of their final preparations. Following the Ceremony which was held in The Orangery, Karen and Tom mingled with their Guests in the Walled Garden in the sunshine, whilst we captured some reportage images. Bridal Party photographs and family group pictures were taken in the Walled Garden together with Confetti pictures during this time. After the Wedding Breakfast in the Mill Barn and when it was not as warm, we took Karen and Tom for a short walk around Gaynes Park for their romantic pictures and were blessed with some evening sunshine giving Karen and Tom some lovely photographs. Video was provided by Jag, www.videofilming.org.
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Wedding Photography for Vicki & Sean at Crabbs Barn
For the start of Vicki and Sean’s Wedding we met Vicki and her Bridesmaids in the beautiful Guild Room at The White Hart Hotel, Coggeshall, to take some pictures of them all prior us leaving for Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon. Whilst the Bridesmaids were travelling in the VW Lovebus, we photographed the guys outside Crabbs Barn with ‘Del Boy Reliant Robin’. After the Ceremony Vicki and Sean took a short ride in the Lovebus whilst their Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception. After a few classic family group photographs, we spent a short time with Vicki and Sean (and Nathan of www.bamfordfilms.com, who was excellent) creating some relaxed images of themselves. Following the BBQ by JLS Catering, which was superb, the laughter and enjoyment continued with us capturing some wonderful images, ending with a sunset picture soon after the First Dance.
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Children Portraits
We had a good fun time with Corrina, her children and her Mum achieving a variety of pictures for Corrina and Paul, whose Wedding we photographed a couple of years ago at The Fennes Estate, Bocking.
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Children Portraits
It was nice to meet Julie again and take some pictures of her children. We had an enjoyable morning and achieved some nice images.
