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  • Family Portrait pictures and Pre-Wedding meeting

    Family Portrait pictures and Pre-Wedding meeting

    Family Portrait pictures and Pre-Wedding  – Charlotte and Paul asked us if we could include a few pictures of the family together with the dogs whilst we were taking their pre-wedding pictures. That was absolutely fine with us, so arrangements were made.  Charlotte and Paul suggested meeting one evening  at St Peter’s Church, Great Totham, which is where Charlotte and Paul are getting married.  Whilst the evening sun was still out we took  a few pictures of Charlotte and Paul then found a different area to take the family pictures.  The dogs were well behaved and we had some pleasing results.   We were all pleased the pictures went well because one of the dogs, Cosmo, unfortunately was put to sleep a few days later.  Memories!

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  • Fennes Open Day Sunday 16 October 2016

    Fennes Open Day Sunday 16 October 2016

    We are so looking forward to attending Fennes Open Day Sunday 16 October 2016 from 11am-4pm.  Fennes is a wonderful Wedding Venue which we highly recommend. Come and see us in the Pavilion and view some of the many Weddings we have photographed at Fennes this year and previously. The picture of Fennes below was taken at a wedding earlier this year.

    Fennes Open Day Sunday 16 October 2016

  • Fennes Wedding Photography for Emily & Robert

    Fennes Wedding Photography for Emily & Robert

    It was lovely to return for Fennes Wedding Photography for Emily and Robert. When we arrived at Fennes there was lots going with the girls at various stages of getting ready.  Leaving them to it for a few minutes, we went to the Fennes Suite to take the pictures of Emily’s Wedding Dress and accessories. Returning to the girls I stayed with them whilst David went off to meet with Rob and his Groomsmen. They were ready for their pictures and Rob wanted to go to the barn for some of the guys pictures.  That was fine!  As time was on our side, the men had some pictures taken in front of Fennes as well before they greeted the Guests. Meanwhile back upstairs in Fennes Bridal Room, final preparations were coming on well. It wasn’t long before all the girls ready so we got on with a few photos.

    Recommended Wedding Photographer Fennes Emily’s Father was waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs so after greeting him they went for a short walk before the Ceremony. A special moment for them! The Guests were seated in the Pavilion for the Ceremony so when Emily and her Father returned,  the Bridesmaids and Flowergirls led the way into the Pavilion.  After the Ceremony Emily and Rob had a few minutes to themselves in the Gold Room letting the Guests go outside to get ready for the bubble pictures. Some great reactions! Fennes Recommended Wedding PhotographerDuring the afternoon the requested family pictures were taken as well as the fun Bridal party pictures and Emily and Rob’s ‘together’pictures. Fennes Wedding PhotographyThey still had social time! Emily and Rob then greeted their Guests in the Receiving Line before the Wedding Breakfast. The Speeches followed including a surprise video appearance from Emily’s sister and husband, who were unable to attend the Wedding. It was such a lovely evening, the grounds were bathed in sunshine so everyone made the most of it. Evening pictures beckoned for Emily and Rob and the Bridal party on the bridge, as well as informal pictures of Guests. Good fun was had! Emily and Rob took to the dance floor a little later on for their First Dance. With sunset happening we took the short walk to where we could see the sky, even the short walk generated some nice relaxed pictures of Emily and Rob.Fennes Wedding Photographer Time for us to leave. A wonderful Wedding and a lovely day of Fennes wedding photography! As always thanks to the staff at Fennes for their help and looking after us.

  • Dancers Engagement shoot

    Dancers Engagement shoot

    It was nice to see Angela and Steve again one evening recently. After catching up with all the details of their Wedding, we went for a walk to take a few pictures of them.Their Church Wedding at All Saints Church, Springfield is followed by their Reception at Crabbs Barn Kelvedon, later in the Summer. Angela and Steve are active dancers so a couple of shots using their talents was not to be missed!

    Dancers Engagement shoot

  • Layer Marney Tower Wedding Thank You

    Layer Marney Tower Wedding Thank You

    Claire and Mike were married recently at Layer Marney Tower (blog to be written!). We received this ‘Thank You’ before they had seen their Wedding pictures!

    David & Sandra

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

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

    Love

    Claire & Mike

    xx

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  • Jimmys Farm Wedding Reception

    Jimmys Farm Wedding Reception

    A first for us, a Jimmys Farm Wedding Reception! A Wedding with a difference!  Let’s start at the beginning of Andrea and Simon’s Wedding Day. Our first port of call on day of the Wedding was arriving at Andrea’s Parents’ home. Andrea was in the final stages of having her make-up and hair done so after capturing a couple of pictures we got on with taking pictures of  Andrea’s Wedding Dress and accessories. Sarah, Andrea’s sister, Sarah, helped Andrea then get into her Wedding Dress. Andrea’s Father was waiting downstairs and we were there to capture the moment.Wedding Photographer Colchester It had been raining earlier but had dried up enough for us to take some family pictures outside on the patio. With a few bridal portraits and the car pictures taken we then left to go to St Mary the Virgin Church, Langham, Colchester. Arriving at this lovely Church, we met with Simon and his Best Man, Dan. Car shots were first! Simon had the use of Dan’s own TVR! Before the Guests started to arrive we took some requested family pictures as well as some pictures of Simon.  Simon and Dan and the ‘Usherettes’ then went about their duties. The pathway leading up to the Church gives the opportunity of some nice Guest arrival pictures which we took. The Guests were seated in the Church when Andrea arrived for the Wedding Ceremony. After the service, with everybody in the church grounds we got on with the requested pictures. Colchester Wedding Photographer Fingers had been crossed for the weather to hold as Andrea and Simon wanted the majority of the family and group pictures taken at the Church. It worked! Once these were completed, Andrea and Simon were covered with confetti at the Lych Gate. Afterwards the Guests left to go to Jimmy’s Farm and Simon and Andrea went for a very short drive. They then returned to the Church wanting a few shots down the driveway and also had the opportunity of getting some different pictures overlooking Dedham Vale. Not to be missed! Deciding to take their ‘together’ pictures and other pictures around proved to be a good idea!Wedding Photographer Colchester Arriving at Jimmy’s Farm, the sun was out and the Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception. Sarah who is married to Dan awaited for Andrea and Simon to arrive.  The four of them then walked together into Jimmy’s Farm to where the the Guests were.  Some lovely pictures!Wedding Photographer Jimmy's Farm Andrea and Simon had time to socialise with their guests as we only had an everybody picture and a few informal group shots to take. The meal was inside the Barn and when the Guests were seated Andrea and Simon made their entrance.  A lovely atmosphere! Platters of sumptuous BBQ food from the Farm were provided for the guests to help themselves to. Following the meal Andrea and Simon cut their Wedding Cake. It was a nice evening so the Guests mingled outside before the First Dance.  After the First Dance there was a beautiful sunset and to top it all, a moon shot as well!  Jimmys Farm Wedding ReceptionWhat a truly enjoyable day! Thank you Anna, (lovely to see you),  and Craig, (hope you enjoyed your friend’s stag do!)  whose Wedding we photographed at Crabbs Barn in 2014, for recommending us.

  • Prested Hall Brochure 2016

    Prested Hall Brochure 2016

    Delighted to have one of our pictures selected for the front cover of the latest Prested Hall Brochure. It was good to see existing clients as well as meet some new clients at the Prested Hall Wedding Fair last week.

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  • Fennes Wedding Photographs for Joanne and Keiran

    Fennes Wedding Photographs for Joanne and Keiran

    It was a nice day when we arrived at Fennes for Jo and Keiran’s Fairytale Wedding. Jo was getting ready there, so after saying ‘hello’ and a quick chat to the girls, we got on with taking general preparation shots. Joanne’s Wedding Dress and Accessories were in the Fennes Suite so we made sure we took pictures of these before Jo dressed in them. The Bridesmaids and Mum then assisted Joanne with putting her dress on. We took a couple of pictures including the first time Joanne’s Father saw his daughter in her Wedding Dress before we all went downstairs into the Gold Room.Fennes Wedding Photographs That is a nice option when getting ready at Fennes then leaving for the service elsewhere, no guests to see the Bride! After a a few pictures of Joanne and her Bridesmaids, it was time for the Bridesmaids to leave in the Horse & Carriage for St Mary’s Church, Bocking. There was a little time for us to take a few Bridal portraits of Joanne, who looked beautiful, and a couple of pictures with her Parents before it was time for us to leave. Arriving at St. Mary’s Church, the men were carrying out their duties. Knowing the Horse and Carriage was on the way back to Fennes to pick up Joanne and her Father we got on with taking pictures of Keiran with his Groomsmen and Parents, safe in the knowledge that Jo was not going to appear! They then resumed their duties whilst we took a few Guest arrival pictures. Joanne arrived and together with her Bridesmaids walked up the path to the Church for the service. Wedding Photographer St Marys Bocking Essex This Wedding service will be remembered for a long time to come! Joanne and Keiran’s Wedding had a ‘Disney’ Theme running throughout and the Vicar played his part!  With everybody listening to what the Vicar was saying about Joannne and Keiran, nobody expected him then to burst into the disney song ‘When you wish upon a Star”. A wonderful performance! Some lovely captured moments of surprise for everyone and tears of joy from Joanne!  After the service Joanne and Keiran went outside, greeted a few Guests before we got on with a few requested family pictures. Once these were finished, Guests made their way down the path to the entrance gate ready for the confetti throwing.Wedding Photographer Fennes Horse and carriage Afterwards it was time to go to Fennes for the Reception.  During the Drinks Reception as well as taking some informal pictures of Guests we took a few other pictures and had time for a few pictures of Joanne and Keiran.Recommended Wedding Photographer Fennes It started to rain just as we finished the pictures, the Bride and Groom were really lucky! Whilst the Guests made their way down to the Pavilion for the Wedding  Breakfast, Jo and Keiran chilled out in the Red Room where we took a shot of them just as they were! The Speeches followed the meal, some brilliant reactions!  Later they cut their Wedding Cake and had their First Dance. After taking a few evening pictures we made ourselves scarce so as not to spoil the surprise. There was going to be a Firework display a little later on. Fortunately, when the time came the rain had stopped so everyone could go outside and watch the fabulous display. Happy with our fireworks pictures and after saying our goodbyes we left them to carry on the celebrations.Recommended Wedding  Fennes photographer fireworks It was a pleasure being part of Joanne and Keiran’s special day, a lovely couple, and thank you both for wanting the pictures. It was nice working with Nicola at Fennes and working with Simply Wedding Movies again.

     

     

     

     

  • Ultimate Essex Wedding Show Charter Hall Colchester

    Ultimate Essex Wedding Show Charter Hall Colchester

    This Sunday will be the first time in over 20 years that we have not exhibited at The Ultimate Essex Wedding Show Charter Hall Colchester. Unfortunately over the last few years, the price of stands has risen, the number of Bride’s has decreased and the length of the show has been reduced, making it no longer viable for us to attend. We note this same action has been taken by all the other established, experienced local wedding photographers! We have made many friends at the show and wish them all well. Our wedding shows will be more venue based in future.

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    One of our last stands at Charter Hall
  • Wedding Testimonial Prested Hall

    Wedding Testimonial Prested Hall

    Carrie and Daniel were married at Prested Hall in the summer (blog post to come!) and we were delighted to  be part of their special day and take their Wedding Photographs. Carrie and Daniel gave us this Testimonial.

    Dear David & Sandra

    Thank you both so much for our gorgeous wedding photos. We had a lovely day and we couldn’t be happier with the memories you captured.

    It has been so lovely to get to know you both over the last couple of years we hope to bump into you in years to come.

    Thank you both for all your help & support leading up to during the wedding day.

    Take care.

    Love Carrie & Daniel

    xxx

    Wedding Testimonial Prested Hall