Emma and Adam arranged to come and see us one morning in March for their Engagement Pictures and to talk about their forthcoming Wedding.
We discussed their Wedding plans for Fennes in April and then went to our local River Walk to take a few pictures. Lovely to get together with them again and we captured some nice Engagement pictures.
COVID-19 Lockdown
Then came the announcement ‘lockdown’! It wasn’t very long before Emma and Adam contacted us again, their Wedding like so many others had to be rescheduled! A very stressful time for Emma and Adam. We look forward to photographing their Wedding later in the year.
Val had been given one of our Pet Photography Vouchers as a present and wanted to redeem it.
We found a convenient day and time when we could go to her home and take some pictures of her lovely Golden Poodle, Lottie. What a good dog Lottie was! Extremely interested in what we were doing but the treats worked well!
Val was happy with the pictures and so were we! Thank you Lottie!
It was nice to catch up with Val in a different setting. Val is a Registrar so we regularly see her at Weddings.
Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Anna and Leon turned out to be our last wedding before Lockdown!
Anna and Leon chose the stunning Wedding Venue, Leez Priory for their early spring Wedding this year.
A Lovely Spring Day
It was a lovely day, dry and bright. Arriving at Leez Priory we went to see Anna who was upstairs with her Mother and Bridesmaids. Hair and make-up were being carried out so we got on with taking a few pictures of this and of Anna’s Wedding Dress and accessories.
The Groom’s Party
Leon and his Groomsmen arrived shortly after us and went off to finish their preparations. Once they were ready they had a few pictures taken outside. The Pageboys including Anna and Leon’s son, Theo, looked great in their suits.
Once the Bridesmaids were ready they assisted Anna with her dress.
The Wedding Guests arrived they socialised in the bar area before moving upstairs to the Great Hall when it was time for the Wedding Ceremony.
There was time to take a variety of pictures before it was time to go downstairs for Anna to meet with the Registrars. Anna then made her way with her Mother, Flowergirl and Bridesmaids to the Great Hall. Before entering the room, Anna took her Mum’s arm and then they walked in.
Wedding in The Great Hall
Theo was wondering what was going on at this point and so he joined Anna and Leon for the whole of the Ceremony, not wanting to leave their side. After Anna and Leon exchanged their vows, they moved to the table to sign the Register. Theo did not want to be left out so he joined them. Once the formalities were completed the three of them walked down the aisle and made their way outside.
Making the most of the weather we got on straight away with a few requested pictures. These pictures went really well, we had everybody there that we needed. We finished off with the bridal party pictures before everyone went inside. We knew we would have some time later on to take Anna and Leon for a short walk around the grounds for their pictures.
Relaxed Photos of Guests
Anna and Leon and everyone else then enjoyed the Drinks Reception. The children during the Drinks Reception had a treat in store. Marko the Magician gave a entertaining magic show for all the children. This event went down very well with the children and actually the adults as well! Some lovely captured pictures, not forgetting the adults enjoying the Drinks Reception as well.
Time for Relaxed Portraits
We took Anna and Leona for a short walk around Leez Priory which is always a must. Some nice pictures by the lake and daffodils. Afterwards before moving up to the Coach House for the Wedding Breakfast everyone showered Anna and Leon with petals.
The meal was served, then it was time for the Speeches. Anna contributed and Anna and Leon revealed the gender of their next child to be born. This answered the questions asked during the day! Afterwards everyone left the Coach House and returned to the main house. A mixture of pictures were taken during the late afternoon and early evening before the Evening Guests arrived, including a picture of Anna and Leon by the Tower.
The Band was set up in the Carriageway and started playing. The Guests watched and Leon joined in on his guitar. Anna and Leon cut their Wedding Cake a little time later and then the DJ called them into the room for their First Dance.
Our coverage of Anna and Leon’s Wedding then ended. A wonderful day! Lovely to catch up with Sarah, Anna’s sister and family again. Thank you Anna and Leon to ask us to do your Leez Priory Wedding Photography for your special day. Congratulations!
We were booked for the Farleigh Charity Ball 2020 to do Event Photography Chelmsford City Racecourse. Event photography is always satisfying by raising money for charity and fun especilly when there is a theme!
Great Gatsby Theme
Guests were dressed up 1920’s Great Gatsby style, pictures were a must! Everyone had gone to so much trouble with their outfits so we were very pleased we were there to photograph their efforts. As the Guests arrived, we were able to take pictures individually or in groups. This proved to be very popular throughout the evening, before the meal as well as during and afterwards! To say we were busy is an understatement!
New Event Printer
Using our new Event Photography printer was a baptism of fire! Yes, it did survive as did we, much busier than we anticipated! We were very pleased with the prints! Before the end of the evening celebrations Guests were all able to take home their reminder of a memorable event.
A massive ‘thank you’ to Debbie de Bolz and her team for all their hard work in organising such a fantastic event. David and I were very pleased to give Farleigh a very worthwhile Donation for such a wonderful Charity.
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Toni and Russell got in touch with us again in January this year. This time asking us if we could take some Family and Individual Pictures.
We have known Toni and Russell for some years now being their Wedding Photographers a few years ago at Layer Marney Tower.
We first met Aliya last year and took some pictures of her and Mum and Dad as well. As everyone knows young children grow up very quickly and capturing stages of their development is nice to look back on.
An enjoyable time with this lovely family ending up with some nice Family and Individual Pictures.
It was lovely to do the Christening Photography for Kai’s Christening earlier in the year. The ceremony was at St Nicolas Church, Witham, during the Family Service. It was a nice service and Kai was so good and fell asleep as well!
Family and friends joined Claire and Sam at their Son’s Christening and we were there to take some pictures of this happy occasion. As always we are unobtrusive and keep a low profile in Church, but managed to capture informally the important moments.
Poor Weather
After the Service as the weather was not playing ball, we took a few requested pictures in the Church. Off we all went to Wickham Bishops Village Hall for lunch. During the afternoon we took a mixture of informal and more formal pictures so that Claire and Sam had memories of the celebration. It was a lovely time and so nice to catch up with lots of people we knew! A memorable event! Lockdown has ended all our Christening Photography for now.
It was great to meet up with Josie and her family earlier in the year for some Family Pictures. We had tried before but as some of her family were coming from further away the weather prevented them on that particular day from getting into Essex. This agreed date was fine.
Selection of Pictures
Josie wanted a selection of pictures taken of her family and as it is hard to get everyone together, this date proved to be one everyone could do. As there were quite a number of them, Josie managed to acquire a room in her local Church for taking the pictures.
Portable Studio
This was ideal for us, we just brought along the backdrop required and our lights. A variety of pictures were wanted with ones of the dog as well! No problem. It was a nice afternoon taking these pictures for a lovely family, ending up with some nice pictures. Thank you to Josie for getting everyone together.
Amanda and David came to see us for their Pre-Wedding Pictures and to talk about their forthcoming Wedding at Layer Marney Tower.
We chatted over coffee, filled in the remaining details of their Wedding day, and then went for a walk locally.
Some nice pictures taken just along by the river even though the weather was a touch dull. We are looking forward to their Wedding incorporating a Rock & Roll theme!
Collette and Mark renewed their Wedding Vows at Prested Hall earlier this year. Collette and Mark’s daughter-in-law April, got in touch with us about capturing the Renewal of Vows Ceremony for Collette and Mark. When we arrived at Prested Hall early afternoon on the day of the Ceremony we went upstairs to see Collette. Collette was getting ready with her daughters and Granddaughters who were the Flowergirls . Preparations were going well. David went off to find Mark and his Groomsmen and take some pictures of them.
After this Guests were arriving so they socialised with them for a short while. Collette was soon ready and we got on with taking a few pictures of her and with her grandchildren when they were ready. The Guests made their way into the Oak Room for the Ceremony but Mark came upstairs. Collette and Mark wanted to come down the stairs and go into the Ceremony Room together. A nice Ceremony with Collette and Mark exchanging rings to mark the occasion.
After the Ceremony we went outside to take a few requested family pictures and any other pictures that were required. Everyone then enjoyed a Drinks Reception.
During the afternoon we took some informal pictures of everyone before taking Collette and Mark over to the Bridge for their pictures.
The Orangery looked lovely, as did the long table for everyone to sit at for their meal after we returned. A nice arrangement to a wonderful event. Leaving them to enjoy their meal and the rest of the celebrations we said our goodbyes.
