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High House Wedding Photography – Beth & Jason

High House Wedding Photography – Beth & Jason

High House Wedding Photography at last! When previously asked to photograph Weddings at High House Althorne, we have already been booked for other wedding venues. It was great now to actually photograph at this wonderful venue.

Our day started early at High House at the Bridal Dressing area where Beth was getting ready with her Parents and Bridesmaids. The setting looked lovely and it was good to take a few pictures around before it became filled up with people. Beth’s preparations were going well. Beth opened her present from Jason whilst the finishing touches were being applied to the Bridesmaids.

Beth and Jason were having a Church Wedding so there was not a lot of spare time but enough for a few pictures outside in the gardens.

St Mary’s Church, Woodham Ferrers

David and I then left to go to St Mary’s Church, Woodham Ferrers. The sun was shining brightly when we got to the Church. The Guests walked up the long path to the Church through an avenue of trees making for some nice arrival pictures.Jason was with his Groomsmen and before they greeted too many of the Guests we got on with taking their pictures. The Flowergirls and Pageboy were at the Church as well and had a few pictures taken as well. They were excitedly awaiting the arrival of Beth which made for some nice images. It wasn’t very long before they all went into the Church, Beth had arrived.

At the Church doorway, Beth took her Father’s arm and entered the Church. After the Church service, a little time for meeting and greeting then we got on with taking the requested family pictures. These went very smoothly in next to no time.

The Confetti

The Guests lined the path and showered Beth and Jason in confetti as they left the Church.Everyone made then made their way to the Reception at High House.

Wedding Reception at High House

The Stable Bar Courtyard was where everyone socialised and had where the Drinks Reception was held. When Beth and Jason arrived they joined their Guests for a while to unwind and relax. During this this time we took some informal and small group pictures. Before the Wedding Breakfast Beth and Jason’s together pictures were taken around the grounds. The wind was getting up but there are many areas to get out of the wind this wasn’t a problem. The Wedding Breakfast was held in the Marquee and once the Guests were seated Beth and Jason made their entrance and took their seats. After the meal it was time for the Speeches. Following this Beth and Jason’s evening Guests started to arrive.

The Evening Reception

Beth tossed her bouquet to her group of friends before the cake cutting. Beth and Jason had their first dance together before the dancing properly began. Fingers were crossed for a few nice evening pictures. So lucky! A brilliant sunset topped it all! Happy with our coverage we then went to say our ‘goodbyes’. It was nice to see Chris and Hannah again and to meet their son, Felix. Chris an Hannah were married at Fennes in 2016. Thank you for recommending us to Beth and Jason.

A lovely day, Beth and Jason, thank you. We are looking forward to our next High House Wedding Photography!

March 1, 2019
Pre-Wedding Pictures

Pre-Wedding Pictures

Justine and Glen came to see us again before their Wedding in the Autumn last year for their Pre-Wedding pictures.

After filling in the remaining details about their Wedding Day over a coffee off we went to take some pictures.

Our local River Walk provides opportunities for pictures and that’s why we use this area. Justine and Glen chose the wonderful Fennes for their Wedding Day.

February 28, 2019
Newborn Baby Photography

Newborn Baby Photography

Newborn Baby Photography -Deborah and Nick contacted us last year after the birth of their daughter Jessica.

A few pictures of Jessica and the rest of the family was requested. This family are not new to us. We photographed their son, Edward, in 2016 and before that their wedding at Crabbs Barn.

We went to their home for the pictures, spent an enjoyable time with them all, ending up with some lovely pictures.

They were more than happy with the results and we have in the last few weeks seen them again, this time with their extended family for some family pictures.

February 26, 2019
Essex Barn Wedding – Sarah & Bob

Essex Barn Wedding Photography – Sarah & Bob

Sarah and Bob had an Essex Barn wedding at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon.

It was beautiful weather at a wonderful Venue. As we arrived we were joined by some of the Wedding Guests. Meeting and greeting happened so we captured these moments. Some Guests had arrived early and made the most of the setting enjoying the weather.

After Bob had spoken to some of the Guests we took him, together with his Ushers and Best Man for a few pictures.

It was soon time for them all to go into the Barn and take their seats for the Ceremony. Sarah travelled to the venue with her two sons and Bridesmaids. Matthew and Adam,Jayne and Sophie had done a good job in calming the nerves that Sarah felt! After a few pictures and seeing the Registrars, Sarah escorted by Matthew and Adam entered the Barn.

It’s Now or Never!

Sarah’s nerves were on hold but as Sarah walked up the aisle they made an appearance! As Sarah arrived at the front the nervous tears went, these were replaced with laughter and tears of joy! Bob had arranged to change the music to ‘It’s now or never” as Sarah arrived. Everyone fell about laughing, this was very apt as Sarah and Bob have been together for 30 years and only now decided to get married! Wonderful moments, lovely pictures. Once the formalities were over Sarah and Bob went out of the Barn and went off for a short ride in the car. Their Guests enjoyed Drinks and Canapies during this time. When Sarah and Bob returned they had a little time to socialise before we got on with taking some requested pictures. A few fun/informal pictures followed. Later following the confetti pictures it was time for the Wedding Breakfast.

The Speeches

The Speeches took place after the meal, some great reactions. Evening Guests arrived to join in the celebrations. During the evening we went for a short walk with Sarah and Bob around Crabbs Barn finishing in the field for a sunset. Cutting of the Wedding Cake was then followed by the their First Dance and dancing. Sarah and Bob wanted a beautiful relaxed, jovial Wedding which is certainly what they had. Thank you Sarah and Bob for asking us to photograph your Wedding, we really enjoyed it!

February 24, 2019
Outdoor Dog Photography

Outdoor Dog Photography

It was great to meet up with Charlotte and Paul asked us to do some Outdoor Dog Photography. Charlotte and Paul were married at St Peter’s Church, Great Totham, in 2016. Charlotte and Paul asked us to photograph them with their dog, Indie. We were more than happy to do so.

We met them at Tiptree Heath. Just catching up with our couples is always nice and to do something different for them is equally as nice. Indie is a lively dog but during the time we were there we managed to get some lovely photos of him together with Charlotte and Paul. Good results and a lovely morning spent with a wonderful couple.

February 23, 2019
Essex Pet Portraits

Essex Pet Portraits

Essex Pet Portraits has been keeping us busy over the winter.

We have been photographing many pets, dogs, cats and horses.

Some are older animals which provides the owner with a lasting memory for when the sad but inevitable day arrives.

We love our pets so much, a beautiful canvas or framed print can stay with you forever. Most pets are photographed at or near their owner’s home.

February 12, 2019
Pet Portraits Older Animals

Pet Portraits Older Animals

It is so important to makePet Portraits Older Animals while we still have them.

Although suffering with deafness so unable to follow any dirsetions we managed to get pictures of Maggie and Freida.

They are Mum and Daughter Cocker Spaniels aged 15 and 18 – Two Grand Old Ladies!

Bunny the cat wanted to join in also!

February 7, 2019
Profile Pictures

Profile Pictures

One of numerous recent requests for Profile Pictures. This was from Chelsey Jay who is going to stand in our Local Elections in May and needed Profile Pictures for her campaign.

Working with Chelsey, we created a number of different options.

We provide Profile Pictures for a a range of Political, corporate and personal purposes.

February 6, 2019
Photo archives

Photo archives

We archive all the weddings, portraits and commercial jobs that we do. Its so nice when a couple from over 10 years previous request pictures that we can usually still access them baring technology or filing errors!!

Many other photographers clear their archives after 5 years, (legally it’s only one year!) and of course many go out of business. Our archive goes back over 35 years!!

This is Claire and Ben who were married at Fennes in 2008 and recently asked to see their pictures.

January 26, 2019
Wedding Photography for Sophia & Glen – St Mary Magdalene Church & Prested Hall

Wedding Photography for Sophia & Glen –

St Mary Magdalene Church & Prested Hall

It was a beautiful day for Sophia and Glen’s Wedding photography. Our day started arriving at Orsett Hall where Sophia and her Family were staying.

Sophia was getting ready with her Bridesmaids when we went to see her. Preparations were well under way and the girls were enjoying every minute. As they carried on with their preparations David and I got on with taking the pictures of Sophia’s Wedding Dress and her lovely range of accessories. Once the pictures were taken, Sophia then got into her Wedding Dress, assisted by her Bridesmaids. Sophia looked lovely and before we got on with taking some pictures, her Father came into the room to see her. After taking pictures of all of them, as everyone was ready we had time to go out the front of Orsett Hall for some pictures with the cars. We then left to go to St Mary Magdalene Church at Great Burstead.

St Mary Magdalene Church

Arriving at the Church we went to find Glen and his Groomsmen. When they were all together we took a few pictures of them outside the Church before they greeted the Wedding Guests and went into the Church. The Church looked lovely decorated inside and outside by Jo of Brown’s Blooms and Balloons. Sophia arrived a short time later and after we took a couple of pictures, she then took her Father’s arm and entered the Church. After the Church service the Wedding Guests came out first with their confetti and waited for Sophia and Glen. As they exited the Church they were covered in confetti, some nice pictures. A few family group shots were taken in the grounds and of course a few with Sophia and Glen with their dog!

Sophia and Glen wanted a few pictures of the two of them in the Church and we happy to go back inside and take these before we all left the Church. Prested Hall was the setting for Sophia and Glen’s Wedding Reception.

Prested Hall

Everyone enjoyed the Drinks Reception and during this time we took some informal pictures and a few other requested ones as well. We had a little time to go over to the Gazebo with Sophia and Glen for a few pictures of them before returning to the Guests and getting everyone together for a big ‘everybody’ picture.

The Wedding Breakfast followed and afterwards it was time for the Speeches. Once these were finished Sophia and Glen had a few relaxed pictures taken with their Bridal Party and we took some relaxed evening pictures around Prested Hall of the two of them. Later Sophia and Glen cut their Wedding Cake and took to the dance floor for their First Dance. Evening Guests had joined the party so we took some informal pictures of them during the evening. Later as a surprise for their Guests Sophia and Glen provided Sparklers. The weather, which had been lovely all day, decided not to play ball! Fortunately it was only light rain and Sophia and Glen ended up with some lovely Sparklers pictures. After this event we said our ‘goodbyes’. A wonderful day and a lovely couple!

January 22, 2019