Phillippa, the Owner of Yaxley Hair and Beauty in Witham got in touch with for some Hairstyling Photography. Phillippa and her team were looking forward to continuing their way through the British Hairdressing Awards 2019 and wanted some pictures. We have done something similar in the past, so we were definitely up for it.
Portable Studio
Our equipment is portable so we were quite happy to set up our studio in the upstairs of the Salon. As the girls completed their different hairstyles, they came upstairs and we took a variety of pictures. The hairstyles were fantastic and Phillippa ended up with some great images.
We are pleased to say Phillippa and Hope got through to the finals with a little help from our Hairstyling Photography.
Fenia got in touch with us in the summer last year regarding taking some Family Portraits. These were to be of her son and other members of the family. One morning we went to their home and achieved some nice Family Portraits for them.
The next job in the summer last year was Fennes Wedding Photography for Dana & Trevor. A glorious sunny day made Fennes looked beautiful.
The Girls
We arrived at Fennes and went to the Bridal Suite. It was pretty lively as you can imagine with lots of preparations going on. David and I kept ourselves busy with photographing Dana’s Wedding Dress and Accessories, always with an eye open as to the happenings.
The Men
During this time Trevor and his Groomsmen and the Pageboys arrived. Once they had gone to their rooms and settled in David went over to take some pictures of their preparations. It wasn’t long before they were dressed and ready to do some pictures. These didn’t take very long so they were able to meet the Wedding Guests. Relaxed moments captured as Guests sat around at the tables or wandered around the grounds. Upstairs in the House, all preparations were coming together.
The girls were dressed and Dana was almost dressed being helped by Chanelle, her daughter. Barry, Dana’s Brother, who was giving her away, couldn’t resist coming upstairs and seeing Dana. Special moments. The two Pageboys had a sneak preview as well! We got with taking a few pictures of Dana with her Bridesmaids and a few Bridal Portraits before going downstairs.
The Wedding Ceremony
It was to be an outdoor Ceremony so everyone set up in the Gold Room. The Pageboys were the Ring Bearers as well and when the doors opened they were the leaders to the Gazebo for the Ceremony to take place.
When the Ceremony was finished Dana and Trevor walked down the aisle and when they reached the end they had a little dance! Some lovely reactions and pictures! After taking the ‘everybody’ shot we moved to under the trees where it was shaded forthe requested family pictures. Once these were finished everyone socialised during the Drinks Reception with the Harpist entertaining them. We had fun later with the relaxed Bridal party pictures. We took Dana and Trevor for a short walk around Fennes during the afternoon before the confetti pictures.
Dana and Trevor greeted their Guests before the Wedding Breakfast began.
After the meal and Speeches everyone made the most of the evening sunshine by being in the grounds.
The Evening Celebrations
This was the time when Dana and Trevor had a few extra pictures taken around Fennes. Dana then changed her dress just before the start of the evening celebrations. After cutting their Wedding Cake, it was First Dance time. Great dance moves from this Bride and Groom!
Finishing our Fennes Wedding Photography of Dana and Trevor’s big day was a sunset picture. A beautiful ending for a lovely couple!
Richard got in touch with us last summer enquiring about taking some home portraits of his two children. Ideally the pictures would be taken in their wonderful garden if the weather was fine. Unfortunately, the morning we arranged the heavens opened! No problem, we just set up our lights and used the superb interior of the home for the pictures. This worked really well and we were able to provide Richard with a variety of indoor pictures. We were drawn to the garden because there was such opportunity of some nice pictures to be taken.
There didn’t seem much hope of us getting out there but we kept peering out the windows just for that break. It came! The rain had not stopped but it had eased off enough for us and and to venture out! Brollies handy, and using the cover of the house at times, props in the garden, we managed to get another set of pictures. So pleased!
To get this message from Richard certainly made us happy as well.
Just to say that Jill and I are really pleased with the photos – many thanks for braving the rain and making it work so well!
It was so nice to see Nick and Cara again in the Spring last year especially as we could meet their son, Havey, for the first time and create them some Baby and Family Portraiture.
We had heard all about Havey so it was lovely to finally see him. Nick and Cara live in Australia so we me up with them whilst they were visiting family and friends in the UK. From the moment we first set eyes on Havey, he just smiled! So easy to take pictures of and he was happy to oblige!
Wedding Photography at Crondon Park for Dawn & Cam’s summer wedding
Wedding Preparations
Before we arrived at Crondon Park, our first port of call was at the home of Dawn and Cam. This was where Dawn was getting ready for her Wedding with her Bridesmaids and friends. Preparations were going very well. All the girls were relaxed, enjoying themselves and in the middle of very many preparations. Plenty of details and accessories to photograph so we got on with taking those pictures.
Once the girls had their hair and make up nearly finished we took a couple of pictures of them in their Dressing Gowns. The Bridesmaids then went upstairs to get their dresses on and Dawn followed a bit later.
It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and we had a nice garden to take the photographs in when everyone was ready. Dawn had some pictures taken of her as well as a few with her Bridesmaids. The car had arrived just after we had finished taking the pictures so just before we took the a couple of car photos too.
Crondon Park
Arriving at Crondon Park we met up with Cam who was with his Sons and got on with their pictures.
As the Guests started to arrive we took some informal pictures. Dawn and her Bridesmaids soon arrived at Crondon Park where they went into the Bridal Suite in the Cottage away from everyone. Dawn’s Father was waiting for her there and we had some time to take a few pictures with the two of them. Meanwhile the Guests were making their way through to the Ceremony Room to take their seats. When it was time Dawn and the Bridesmaids walked over to the Barn and through the Baronial Hall to the Ceremony Room. The Bridesmaids entered the room, followed by Dawn who took her Father’s arm as they came into the room.
After The Ceremony
After the Ceremony everyone went outside for the Reception Drinks. Dawn and Cam talked to their Guests for a little while. The requested family pictures were taken in the grounds as well as the ‘everybody’ shot and confetti pictures.
During the afternoon there was time for Dawn and Cam to socialise before we took them for a few pictures over by the lake. It was so sunny! Moving around we took a few more ‘together’ pictures before returning to their Guests.
The Speeches
The Wedding Breakfast was in the Baronial Hall and afterwards it was time for the Speeches.
Once these were completed and to allow the room to be set up for the evening celebrations everyone stepped outside. The Evening Guests joined them. Capturing informal pictures individual and of small groups took place for a little while. Before long the Room was ready and Guests followed Dawn and Cam inside. Dawn and Cam cut their Wedding Cake before taking to the dance floor for their First Dance.
The First Dance and Sunset
There was a sunset after a glorious day so that was an opportunity not to be missed. That worked well because after that Dawn and Cam disappeared for a very short time so that Dawn could change out of her Wedding Dress into another dress! Dawn and Cam are excellent dancers! As a surprise to the Wedding Guests Dawn and Cam then took to the dance floor again for a choreographed dance. It was superb!
A lovely way to end our Wedding Photography at Crondon Park for Dawn & Cam.
Springtime Outdoor Family Portraits for Debbie, Brian and their family.
We were the Wedding Photographers for Rob and Nicola’s Wedding at Prested Hall, Feering. We have also know the family for a number of years. Some updated family pictures were required, which happens with most families as they become extended. Earlier in the morning it looked like the rain was not going away but at the time of meeting up it had stopped. It was just as well as Debbie and Brian wanted the pictures outside!
We went for a short walk, finding the area where we knew would be suitable for the pictures. Debbie and Brian ended up with a great variety of family pictures which they were pleased with and so were we.
The classic family “all walk together” picture worked once again! Another good set of Outdoor Family Portraits.
We were delighted to be booked for Wedding Photography at Fennes for Maddy & Gordon.
We arrived at Fennes as Maddy was getting ready upstairs in the House and Gordon was getting ready in the Cottage. We went up to see Maddy first and took a few pictures of what was going on. David went off to see Gordon who was almost ready for his pictures with his sons and Best Man.
Not long after this Maddy was ready and it was time for us to take some pictures of her, together with her Maid of Honour, Mandy and the Flowergirls, Grace and Florence. They all then came downstairs. Maddy was greeted by Derek, who was going to give her away.
The Wedding Ceremony
The Guests were seated in the Pavilion for the Ceremony and once the Registrars had entered the Pavilion, Maddy, Derek and the Bridesmaids made their way down there, waiting to be ushered in, once everyone was settled.
After the Ceremony, Maddy and Gordon left the Pavilion and walked up to the front of the House. They then went into the Gold Room for a little time on their own. The Guests made their way up to the front of the house and had their reception drinks in the rooms.
The Rain
Unfortunately, it was heavy rain outside so we all had to stay inside. Not a problem. Fennes is a wonderful Venue as there are always rooms which are available if the weather is not on our side!
For a few of requested family group pictures we used the steps just outside the door to Fennes. That way everyone kept dry except David!
The Rain Stopped!
During a short break in the weather we were able to take an ‘everybody’ picture and we took Maddy and Gordon to the bridge. Being very wet we were restricted a bit on the pictures we could do but we managed.
There was still time to take a couple of pictures of Maddy and Gordon inside Fennes as well.
The Confetti
Confetti pictures in the Gold Room looked good. Maddy and Gordon had a couple of pictures with their Wedding Cake followed the Receiving Line. The Guests then went into the Pavilion for the Wedding Breakfast, followed by Maddy and Gordon. Once Maddy and Gordon were seated that was the end of our coverage of their Fennes Wedding. A lovely Wedding Day!
It was great to see Kimberley and Ben again last year after the birth of their son Freddie. We had been their Wedding Photographers at their Wedding at the Channels Estate, Chelmsford, in 2018. Freddie was a few weeks old when we saw him for the first time and was adorable. Freddie was quite happy with us taking pictures of him and was as good when we took a few family pictures. A job well done! Thank you Freddie!
What a fantastic night for Event Photography at Chelmsford City Race Course for the Farleigh Hospice Great Gatsby Ball! Thanks to Debbie de Boltz and her team, it was a memorable evening. Many tickets sold, brilliant organisation, donations a plenty, great entertainment. Well done! Very many thanks to all attended and who had their picture taken by us. It was an extremely busy few hours for us but we really enjoyed it as you all did too! Do you know anybody who requires Event Photography at Chelmsford City Race Course? Do put them in touch with us!
