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Pre-Wedding photo-shoot for Paula & Jason

Pre-Wedding photo-shoot for Paula & Jason

It was lovely day when we met Paula and Jason again in the Autumn last year for their Pre-Wedding photo-shoot. Our arranged meeting point was The Beth Chatto Gardens, Colchester. Deciding to take some pictures of Paula and Jason first we started our wander around the superb gardens. We were spoilt for choice with the variety of different areas and made full use of them. Happy with the pictures we took we then went for a coffee and a cake and had a chat with Paula and Jason about their Wedding at Fennes in the Spring this year.

March 17, 2017
Pre-Wedding Photoshoot for Hannah & Daniel

Pre-Wedding Photoshoot for Hannah & Daniel

Pre-Wedding photoshoot – Hannah and Daniel came to see us one evening a few weeks before their Wedding in the Autumn last year. Once we had filled in the details of their Wedding Day and had a nice chat about their plans, we went out for a pre-wedding photoshoot. We have known Hannah for some years now and Daniel since he has been on the scene and we are really looking forward to being a part of their Wedding Day. The ‘Blog’ of their Wedding at Marks Hall, Coggeshall, will be coming up soon. Another lovely couple to work with!

March 14, 2017
Leez Priory Wedding Photographer

Leez Priory Wedding Photographer

Stacey and Jonathan chose the wonderful Wedding Venue Leez Priory for their Wedding. Our day started at Leez Priory with Stacey and the girls getting ready at the Fisherman’s Cottage. Preparations were going well and once the make-up and hair were finished we were on the move! Stacey was going to put on her Wedding Dress and do the final preparations upstairs in the main house. Whilst this was going on, David went off to find Jonathan and his Groomsmen to capture a few final preparation and ready shots. Once Stacey and the Bridesmaids were dressed, they were joined by Bob, the Bridesman for a few pictures. Guests were making their way over to the Tower where the Ceremony was going to take place. Being such a lovely day, the Ceremony was going to be outside. With the meeting with the Registrars over, the Bridesmaids led the way followed by Stacey and her Father to the Ceremony. Following the Ceremony, Stacey, Jonathan and their Wedding Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception. After a little while, we took the requested family pictures. Giant garden games kept the guests entertained during the afternoon. We took some Bridal Party pictures in front of Leez Priory later on and then had some time to take Stacey and Jonathan’s together pictures around the grounds. After the ‘everybody’ picture it was time to move to the Coach House. The Speeches followed their Wedding Breakfast. It was a glorious evening so the Guests enjoyed walking around the grounds, playing the games or just generally socialised in the grounds. They cut their cake and moved onto the dance floor which was set up outside for Stacy and Jonathan’s First Dance. There was a lovely ambience together with a lovely setting for their First Dance. Just before we left we took a coupe of evening pictures in front of Leez Priory to finish our coverage of their Wedding. A great day!

March 12, 2017
Priory Hall Wedding Photography for Sarah & Ian

Priory Hall Wedding Photography for Sarah & Ian

We arrived at Sarah’s Parents’ home in the morning of Sarah and Ian’s Wedding Day. Hair and Make-up was in the finishing stages so we got on with taking a few pictures and a few pictures of Sarah’s accessories etc.

Once Sarah, her Bridesmaids, Parents and Brother were ready we went outside for some pictures. The sun was shining and we all wanted to make the most of the weather. We left then to travel to Ipswich School which was the Venue for the Wedding Ceremony.

We met with Ian and his Groomsmen and took a few pictures of them before too many of the Guests arrived. Just as we had finished their pictures a few spots of rain fell so the Guests quickly made their way into the School. The Bridesmaids arrived and waited for Sarah to arrive which wasn’t long after. Under the shelter of brollies we all made our way inside.

Sarah and Ian were to be married in the splendid Chapel so when it was time Sarah took her Father’s arm and made her entrance. After the Ceremony Sarah and Ian led their Guests outside, the rain which was predicted to last all afternoon, had stopped! We quickly got on with taking the requested group pictures as we had a lovely backdrop. During this time our fingers were crossed the weather would hold out. Phew! We managed to take the pictures and the confetti pictures as well.

It was at this point our luck ran out! Off we all went for the Wedding Reception at Priory Hall, Hadleigh. Sarah and Ian wanted a few pictures outside when we arrived at Priory Hall so we took these straight away with the aid of some brollies but you would hardly know it was pouring! As the Guests arrived they enjoyed the Drinks Reception inside Priory Hall together with Sarah and Ian.

Whilst they were mingling we took some informal pictures as well as some requested other pictures. The Wedding Breakfast was held in the Marquee . After the main course it was time for the Speeches to take place. We managed to take Sarah and Ian outside as there was a break in the weather for some night shots later on. The evening celebrations were held in the main hall and a little later Sarah and Ian had their First Dance. Soon after we left them to continue the celebrations. Sarah, you smiled all day long despite some challenging moments, thank you.. A lovely day!

March 10, 2017
Layer Marney Wedding Photographer for Clare & Michael

Layer Marney Wedding Photographer for Clare & Michael

It was a lovely day for the Wedding of Clare and Michael at Layer Marney Tower, Colchester. Clare was getting ready at her home so that is where we started our coverage. On our arrival we were met by Clare, her Mother and the Bridesmaids. Everybody was happy and relaxed with preparations well in hand. After taking a picture of the girls in their Dressing Gowns with the Champagne, it was time for them to get dressed. The Bridesmaids looked wonderful in their Poppy Red Bridesmaid dresses, with Clare looking amazing in her Wedding Dress. After taking a couple of pictures inside as it was dry and warm we all went outside for a few more. Leaving them we made our way to Layer Marney Tower, Layer de la Haye. Michael was there, looking very smart in his uniform, with his Best Man and Ushers. We had time to take some pictures before the Registrars needed Michael before the Ceremony. The Layer Marney Double Decker Bus arrived with some of the Guests so we took a few pictures as they arrived. The Guests made their way to the Corsellis Room and it wasn’t long before Clare arrived in the Layer Marney vintage Rolls Royce.

Clare took her Father’s arm and made her way into the Corsellis Room. After the Ceremony, Clare and Michael went for a ride in the car whilst their Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception outside in the grounds of Layer Marney. Clare and Michael returned a little later and arrived at the bottom gate. They walked up the path towards the Tower as their Guests took pictures of them from the top of the steps. Following spending some time with their Guests during the Drinks Reception we got on with the requested family pictures. After a break we then took Clare and Michael for a quick walk around the Layer Marney grounds. This included going to the lake and the barn, ending up with some nice pictures. Clare and Michael were showered with confetti on the stairs before then going into the Long Gallery for the Wedding Breakfast. After the meal it was time for the Speeches. Some great reactions! Afterwards, whilst the Long Gallery was being arranged for the evening celebrations, Guests socialised outside and during this time we took some informal pictures. Clare and her Bridesmaids wanted a couple of pictures on the bus, which we took before it was time to go back into the Long Gallery for the dancing. After the happy couple cut their Wedding Cake and they took to the dance floor for their First Dance. A couple of night pictures ended our coverage of Clare and Michael’s Wedding Day. A great day and a joy to work with such a lovely couple.

March 8, 2017
Family Portraits Billericay Essex

Family Portraits Billericay Essex

As always it was lovely to go and see Sarah and Will again. This time it was to meet the newest addition to their family, Freddie. We were the Wedding Photographers for Sarah and Will’s Wedding at Prested Hall, Kelvedon a few years ago and then took some family pictures in 2014 after their daughter, Harriet, was born. They now wanted to update their family pictures to include Freddie which we were more than happy to do. The pictures of Harriet and Freddie, both individually and together worked well, a little more challenging at as a family! Still we did it! Looking forward to the next time as well! We really must thank Sarah and Will for recommending us both for Weddings and Family Pictures. we have lost count of how many jobs they have got us!

March 7, 2017
Pre-Wedding Pictures Katie & William

Pre-Wedding Pictures Katie & William

We took some pre-wedding pictures in the summer last year of Katie & William and this was a good chance to talk about their Wedding. The wedding is to be held at the wonderful Fennes in the Spring of this year. After talking for a little while we then went out for a short while to take some pictures of them. Some nice pictures and we are looking forward to their forthcomingWedding at The Fennes Estate.

March 6, 2017
Outdoor Family Portrait Session

Outdoor Family Portrait Session

Amongst our very busy summer weddings last year we saw the ‘Hopper’ family once again for an Outdoor Family Portrait Session. Over the years we have photographed the girls’ Weddings, taken family pictures at home as well as out and about, always having an enjoyable time and ending up with fantastic results! This time was no exception! For Mum’s Birthday the family had bought her a Voucher from us for a family shoot. Being rather a lot of them now, the decision was made to go to the local woods! Fine by us, we just needed the weather! It couldn’t have been better! With a varying age range this proved to be a good choice. Natural props and just being outside worked well. We were very pleased with the results and so were they!

March 5, 2017
Layer Marney Tower Wedding Testimonial

Layer Marney Tower Wedding Testimonial

We were pleased to receive this Wedding Testimonial from Clare and Mike whose wedding we photographed last September at Layer Marney Tower:-

David & Sandra

“Just a little message to say a big thanks to you”

Thank you for all your professional help both leading upto and on our special day.

Love Clare & Mike

March 2, 2017
Wivenhoe House Wedding – pictures from the 2003 archives

Wivenhoe House Wedding – pictures from the 2003 archives

One of the things we are proud of is our archive. So that when past clients such as Jackie and Dan ask for pictures from their 2003 Wivenhoe House wedding we can still access them. Note there is now no legal obligation for photographers to keep pictures over ONE year, as per a recent court ruling. How many photographers have gone out of business not just over that time but over the 36 years our business has been running….and yes we have never deliberately thrown out or destroyed our pictures. Sometimes it is the unseen service that makes us a little different.

March 1, 2017