David Islip

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  • Wedding Photography Fennes for Paula & Jason

    Wedding Photography Fennes for Paula & Jason

    Wedding Photography Fennes – Great to be back at the wonderful Fennes a few days after our previous Wedding there.  It is a brilliant Venue with superb staff to make your Wedding Day so special. Paula and Jason’s Wedding was no exception! It was overcast but dry when we arrived at Fennes on the morning of the Wedding.  We headed up to the Bridal Changing Room where Paula was getting ready. Everybody was very relaxed and preparations were going well. The men were getting ready in the Lodges so David made his way over to them to see how things were progressing. Very well was the answer, so after capturing a few of these pictures, Jason and his Groomsmen made their way over to the House for a few pictures. Afterwards, as the Guests arrived, Jason greeted them whilst we captured a few arrival pictures as well. The girls were well on their way by this time and soon ready for their pictures. Paula’s Brother came to join us as we started as he was going to be giving her away. Wedding Photographer FennesAfter a few pictures it was time for the Civil Ceremony.  The Pavilion looked lovely, the Guests were seated, the Harpist was playing and all was ready for Paula to make her entrance. Following the Ceremony everyone walked up to the front of the house for the Drinks Reception.  It was raining outside so everybody socialised inside for a while. Fortunately, the weather did break, long enough for us to take some requested family pictures outside. Once these were completed we took Paula and Jason for a very quick walk around the grounds. Recommended Wedding Photographer FennesIt was drizzling a little bit by now so we started with a brolly but were able to discard it after a couple of pictures as it had virtually stopped.. It would have been a shame if we didn’t include the bluebells and blossom in Paula and Jason’s pictures so were very lucky. Riding our luck we did a few fun Bridal Party pictures outside before going back inside for to take a few more.Wedding Photography FennesPaula and Jason then carried on with talking to their Guests. During the rest of the time before the Wedding Breakfast we took a variety of informal pictures.The Speeches provided some good reactions which we were there to capture. During the time before the Evening Guests arrived we took a few pictures in Fennes as it was raining of Paula and Jason and some group shots as of their Evening Guests. Later Paula and Jason cut their Wedding Cake  before taking to the dance floor for their First Dance.Wedding Photographer Fennes Essex A lovely couple! Congratulations Paula and Jason on your Wedding and thank you for asking us to photograph your Wedding.

  • Pre-Wedding Pictures for Tracey & Mike

    Pre-Wedding Pictures

    It was a lovely morning when we visited Tracey and Mike for their Pre-Wedding pictures.  Tracey and Mike asked us if we would mind going to their home for their pictures.  We were happy to do so, and after seeing their wonderful garden it was the right place to take some pictures.  First of all though we chatted and talked through details of their Wedding at Crabbs Barn which is going to be taking place soon. Afterwards we went out into the garden where we were spoilt for choice as to where we could take the pictures. The backdrop to the pictures was lovely, and we achieved some nice pictures.

    Pre-Wedding Pictures

  • Family Photo session for Claire & Tim

    Family Photo session for Claire & Tim

    It was great news to hear that Claire and Tim had become Parents to a second baby boy recently and that they wanted another Family Photo session at their home in Essex.  We arranged a suitable day and time to visit them at their home and create their images. We photographed Claire and Tim’s wedding when they were married at the wonderful Fennes in 2012. We continue to see Claire and Tim from time to time to update their Family pictures and love doing so. How well would this photo session go! Claire and Tim now have two children, Noah who is nearly four years old and Henry who was just ten days old. No worries,Noah was lively as you would expect a four year old to be and as for Henry, what more could we ask for, happy and content. As for the Parents, chilled! We had a lovely time and achieved some nice results.

    Family Photo session Essex

  • Fennes Wedding Photography for Emma & Ben

    Fennes Wedding Photography for Emma & Ben

    It was a nice spring day when we arrived at The Fennes Estate for the Wedding of Emma and Ben. Emma was getting ready in the house with her Bridesmaids. Ben and his Groomsmen arrived a little later and carried out their final preparations. Once Ben and his Groomsmen were ready they had some pictures taken at the front of Fennes House. Fennes Recommended Wedding PhotographerMeanwhile Emma enjoyed sipping her Champagne and it was then time for her Mum to assist her to get dressed. Ben was greeting the Guests and went with them as they made their way to the Pavilion for the ceremony. We took a few Bridal portraits of Emma together with a few other pictures before it was time for Emma to go and see the Registrars. The String Quartet played as Emma took her Father’s arm and entered the Pavilion for the Ceremony. After the Ceremony the Guests followed Emma and Ben to the front of the house for the Drinks Reception. Everyone enjoyed the Drinks Reception in the sunshine whilst we took some informal pictures. During the afternoon we arranged the requested family group pictures. Taking Emma and Ben for a walk around the grounds later was very nice, especially through the bluebells.Fennes Wedding Photography Before the WeddingBreakfast the Wedding Guests threw confetti over Emma and Ben in the Gold Room. After the Wedding Breakfast it was time for the Speeches. For early evening entertainment Emma and Ben had arranged the fabulous Caricaturist Steve Hearn  to provide caricatures. After Emma and Ben had their caricature we managed to steal them away for a few evening pictures. When we returned a few minutes later their evening Guests were arriving. After Emma and Ben had cut their Wedding Cake they took to the dance floor for their First Dance. Fennes Love sign on dance floorTo finish our coverage of Emma and Ben’s lovely Wedding, the sun was setting and off we went to capture it. Fantastic! Fennes sunset wedding photos

  • Corporate Headshots Essex

    Corporate Headshots Essex

    Corporate Headshots Essex covers the requirements for professional images for professional business people. Business Professionals need a great head shot for their profiles not only on their website but also Linked-In and other social media. These can of course be taken as a selfie on a phone but hardly create the right impression with distorted faces, poor lighting etc.  Remember, ”People buy people first”! Using our mobile studio, portrait photography skills, controlled lighting and specialist lenses we can create Corporate Headshots in a minimal  amount of time in your busy day.  Whether it is a single person or a whole boardroom full, we are happy to advise and quote accordingly. So for Corporate Headshots Essex look no further and contact us now!

    Here as part of a series is one we have created for Paul Wearmouth who is a Motivational & Inspirational Speaker, Coach and Author.Corporate Headshots Essex

  • Fennes Wedding Photographer 5 Star Review

    Fennes Wedding Photographer 5 Star Review

     

    We received a great review on Google after Amanda & Nick’s wedding at The Fennes

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    Fennes Wedding Photographer 5 Star Review

  • Pre-Wedding Picture session for Chloe & Joe

    Pre-Wedding Picture session for Chloe & Joe

    Chloe and Joe came to see us one morning recently for their Pre-Wedding picture session. We enjoy seeing our couples who have booked with us before their Wedding Day so that we can find out more about them and of course talk about their forthcoming Wedding. After a coffee and a chat we went to an area local to us for a few pictures.  This didn’t take very long,  and we ended up with some nice pictures. We are looking forward to Chloe and Joe’s Wedding at Hedingham Castle in the Summer.

    Pre-Wedding Picture session Essex

  • Wedding Photo Practice session

    Wedding Photo Practice session

    Tracey and John are getting married at The Lawn, Rochford, in the Summer this year. They came and visited us one evening to talk about their Wedding details. After chatting for a little while we went out to take a few pictures to get them used to the camera!

    Wedding Photo Practice session Essex

  • Home Family Portraits

    Home Family Portraits

    Rebecca got in touch with us a couple of months ago with regard to having some Home Family Portraits taken of her son, Ben,  together with her husband Steve and herself at their home.  Rebecca had been given one of our Gift Vouchers and now wanted to use it. Finding a convenient time and place to suit us all we went to Rebecca and Steve’s home one morning. We were able to take some pictures outside as well as inside providing Rebecca with a variety. Ben did very well but by the end he was ready for his sleep!

    Home Family Portraits

  • Fennes Open Day 11 June 2017

    Fennes Open Day 11 June 2017

    A reminder that we will be exhibiting at Fennes Open Day 11 June 2017, 12.0-4.0pm. The lovely Fennes is located close to the A120 just outside Braintree. The day is a great opportunity to chat to ourselves and other recommended suppliers about your wedding plans. It is also a fine opportunity to  look around the beautiful gardens , meet the fantastic staff, look at the new Granary and the existing facilities available at Fennes. Three will be  a BBQ running which on past experience will be superb ! Come early, it could be busy and there is a lot to see!

    Fennes Open Day 11 June 2017
    Fennes Granary Opening Ceremony