Author: davidislip

Prested Hall Short Coverage Wedding Photography for Jo & Karl

Prested Hall Short Coverage Wedding Photography is always nice to do and being there with Jo and Karl for their Wedding Ceremony was a pleasure.

It was a beautiful late afternoon Wedding at the end of the Summer for Jo and Karl’s Wedding. When we arrived at Prested Hall we met up with Karl, who was socialising with some of the Guests. There was time to take a few pictures of Karl and his Best Man, then we left Karl to continue talking with his Guests.

Before it was time for Jo to arrive, the Guests and Karl walked over to the Gazebo. Jo arrived with her sister vey soon after. After a couple of pictures of Jo as she arrived with her sister. After Jo had seen the Registrars, it was time her Jo’s Mother to escort her to the Gazebo for the Wedding Ceremony.

The Wedding Ceremony took place in the Gazebo and then afterwards everyone enjoyed the Reception Drinks in the grounds of Prested Hall. Nice informal pictures of the Guests having an enjoyable time were taken. Jo and Karl went for a ride in the Wedding car during this time. A few requested group pictures were taken when Jo and Karl returned. We spent a few minutes with Jo and Karl walking around Prested Hall for a few pictures of them together.

The relaxed afternoon continued outside, until it was time to go inside.

We took a couple of pictures of Jo and Karl with their Wedding cake, before they did their speeches.

With Jo and Karl’s Prested Hall Short Coverage Wedding Photography completed we said our goodbyes. Thank you Jo and Karl for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers, it was a lovely day.

August 16, 2023
A Testimonial E-Mail

Hi David hope you and Sandra are well?
We absolutely love our wedding album – thank you so much. I can’t see how we can put a comment/testimonial on your website so we’re sending you in email for you to put on yourself.
David and Sandra took exceptional photos of our beautiful wedding day. They are incredibly professional, yet very relaxed and put everyone at ease. We – and our guests – didn’t notice them most of the time as they were incredibly discrete. Our wedding album is so beautiful , we are absolutely delighted! Thank you both ❤️
We will be recommending you both for sure. Take good care.
Best regards from us bothBrenda and Richard

Brenda and Richard were married at Gosfield Hall in the Spring this year.

August 9, 2023
Houchins Wedding Photography – Gemma & Scott

Houchins Wedding Photography, it was a pleasure to take Wedding pictures at this lovely Wedding Venue. We had been looking forward to this date for a while. Knowing Gemma for many years, it was lovely to be asked to do the photography Gemma and Scott’s Houchins Wedding.

As forecast the weather was not at all kind to us when we arrived on the morning of the Wedding. First of all we went off to find Gemma who was getting ready in the Bridal room with her family and Bridesmaids.

Preparations were going well, lots of chatting and laughter as well. We got on with taking pictures of Gemma’s Wedding Dress and accessories. Scott and his Groomsmen were getting ready in the Farmhouse. Once they were ready we were able to take them through to the Drawing Room for a few pictures.

Meanwhile the girls were progressing nicely upstairs. Gemma was being helped by her Mum and Bridesmaids. When Gemma was ready we took couple of pictures upstairs before going downstairs.

The rain stopped in time

After some pictures it was time to go across the way to the Wedding Ceremony. Wonderfully, the rain had stopped at just the right time! As the ground was very wet when Gemma came out of the Farmhouse, holding onto the back of her dress was no problem, stopping it from getting wet. Gemma looked lovely coming along the path with her Dad towards the Gazebo where Scott and the Guests were waiting.

The Wedding Ceremony commenced and aftewards the Guests lined the path so they could throw confetti.

The Confetti

Afterwards everyone enjoyed canapies and the drinks Reception. The requested family pictures were taken a little later on. During the afternoon a surprise for everyone. The arrival of Gemma’s horse with Adele’s, her twin sister’s horse, as well. Lovely pictures.

After various Guests had enjoyed watching, that left us with Gemma and Scott. Great pictures!

After this we took Gemma and Scott for a couple of pictures, we now had sun! We knew we would do more later.

The Wedding Breakfast

The Wedding Breakfast was held in the barn followed by the Speeches.

Afterwards everyone enjoyed socialising on the terrace or wandering around the Wedding Garden. While the evening entertainment was being organised a few more pictures of Gemma and Scott before capturing the bouquet toss.

A walk in the nearby field gave us a few more pictures of the happy couple before they took to the dance floor for their First Dance.

A splendid day! It was lovely to see some familar faces, Adele and Danny, Sam and Paul, Claire and Sam, and several more couples, who we know very well. Thank you Gemma and Scott for letting us be there on your special day. Congratulations!

Contact us if you are interested in relaxed Houchins Weddng Photography.

July 16, 2023
First Holy Communion

We recently covered the First Holy Communion for twelve local families.

We discreetly photographed each child as they received the First Communion and then afterwards we took individual and family group photographs.

Each family received a set of prints and digital files.

July 12, 2023
Fellowship 10 years ago!!

10 years ago on 14 June 2013 I was awarded a Fellowship in wedding photography from The British Institute of Professional Photography. (BIPP)

A Fellowship (or Master Craftsman with The Guild) is an extremely difficult level of Qualification to achieve and is especially rare in wedding photography.

To achieve this level requires perfection in the posing, lighting and presentation of the images. Pictures must be taken on the wedding day and not at a staged ‘shoot’. Which does of course create all kinds of wedding challenges of time, weather, location etc!

While of course we are all as good as our last job, it does show a high level of commitment and dedication.

Note that I am no longer a member of BIPP. The Qualification has been transferred and I am now a Master Craftsman and Member of the Judging Panel with The Guild of Professional Photographers.

June 14, 2023
Mayoral Portrait 2023

Always a delight to be asked to produce the Witham Mayoral Portrait. This year the Mayor is Susan Ager.

This will be our 25th on the Council Chamber wall!

We wish Sue well for the coming year.

June 7, 2023
Tuffon Hall Wedding Photography – Claire & Sam

Tuffon Hall Wedding Photography for Claire and Sam was amazing! Claire and Sam’s Wedding Day was on a glorious hot summer’s day.

Tuffon Hall was a new Wedding Venue for us so this added to the excitement of this special Wedding Day. We have known Claire since she was very young, so it was a great pleasure to see her get married, invited as Guests as well as photographing the event.

Arriving at Tuffon Hall, the Farmhouse was our first port of call. Following the sound of voices and laughter we found Claire with her Bridesmaids in the throws of preparations. These were going well.

Matt and his Groomsmen were getting ready at Tuffon Hall. Once they were ready they had some pictures taken.

As always time was evaporating but we still had time to take informal and formal pictures. After taking several pre wedding pictures of the Bridesmaids and Claire, it was time for Claire to go downstairs where her Dad was waiting. A magical moment, we loved it!

As it was a very hot day we were very aware that the Guests were sitting in the sun, so with a minumum of fuss, after a couple of family pictures we went outside. The Ceremony was held in the Gazebo in the Vineyard, a lovely.

Following the Wedding Ceremony, Claire and Sam had a few family and friends pictures taken. We were able to find a couple of spots in the shade for these without going too far. Claire and Sam’s together pictures in the afternoon were very few as it was so bright and hot. We knew we could return later on to do these so it was fine.

The Wedding Breakfast was held in the converted Barn.

Before the start of the meal the Speeches took place. The look on Claire’s face when her Dad produced his guitar was priceless!

After the meal everybody was able to go for a stroll or stay in the barn while the evening celebrations were set up. Whilst this was going on we returned to the vines for some pictures of Claire and Sam. The light was better and it was not as hot!

The brilliant Jonnybgoode Band was the musical entertainment for the evening. Great to see them again. The band was ready to start and Claire and Sam took to the floor for their First Dance. Following that, the dancing began. Time for us to relax and join in after we captured a flavour of the evening and the sunset.

A wonderful day of Tuffon Hall Wedding photography! Congratulations Claire and Sam! Kai looked great, so smart, we loved the pictures of him too. Well done Claire, expecting as well, it can’t have been easy at times being a long hot day, you were perfect though!

It was great to catch up with friends, other people we know, previous Bride and Grooms. Lovely to see Gemma and Scott, your Wedding very soon! A very memorable day!

Looking to have a similary relaxed wedding? – Contact us!

June 4, 2023
Fennes Wedding Celebration – Part 2 for Hillary & James

At last the Fennes Wedding Celebration Part 2 for Hillary & James! Hillary and James were married in August 2020 at Fennes. This was the first Wedding we did when rules allowed due to Covid! At the Wedding it was just Hillary & James, David and I (we were the Witnesses as well as the Photographers, Sue & Kirsty from Fennes.

Two years later August 2022! Very different this time! Guests were invited and attended and Hillary’s family from Canada travelled over for the event.

AS in 2020, the weather was glorious! On the day Hillary got ready at Fennes with the help of her Bridesmaid Abi and James was assisted by Elliot, his Best Man. A few pictures taken before the start of the Ceremony.

It was lovely to see Hillary take her Father’s arm before stepping outside for the Ceremony.

A friend of theirs was a Celebrant and provided a lovely Ceremony. After this Hillary and James, followed by their Guests enjoyed the drinks reception in the grounds.

Hillary and James’ dog joined the other Guests for the celebration. During the afternoon some requested family group pictures were taken. Hillary and James had some nice pictures on the bridge and around the grounds.

The Wedding Breakfast happened soon after and was followed by the Speeches. An evening stroll took place before the cake cutting and First Dance for Hillary and James.

Great to see the Guests joining them afterwards for the dancing. A few pictures and time for us to depart.

Congratulations to Hillary and James! A beautiful Fennes Wedding Celebration, a wonderful couple! Congratulations as well to both of you on the news of your little one! Happy life in Canada!

May 30, 2023
Fennes Wedding Photos – Kate & Adam

Fennes Wedding Photos never fail and make Weddings at Fennes a pleasure to do. We always end up with some wonderful pictures.

Kate and Adam were both getting ready at Fennes for their July Wedding. Everything was going well with their preparations. Timings were working well. Adam was getting ready at Fennes as wellso it was nice to captre a few moments with him before his more formal pictures.

Upstairs in the Bridal Room Kate was having fun with her Mum and Bridesmaids.

When Kate was ready we took some pictures of her and the Bridesmaids before she went down the stairs to see the Registrars. An outside Wedding Ceremony was Kate and Adam’s choice and it’s was nice to see their wishes come true. Kate’s Dad was waiting to escort her outside a lovely moment and also another one as Adam waited for his Bride.

Following the Ceremony socialising outside was the order for the day. It was a relaxed afternoon broken up occasionally with some requested family pictures and pictures around the grounds for Kate and Adam.

After the Wedding Breakfast it was time for the Speeches. Evening Guests came shortly after. Guests could enjoy being in the grounds of Fennes whilst we took a couple of evening pictures of Kate and Adam.

After taking some pictures of the First Dance and the dancing that followed, that ended our day.

A great Fennes Wedding! Thank you Kate and Adam.

April 20, 2023
Prested Hall Wedding Photography – Corrine & Daniel

Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Corrine and Daniel’s summer Wedding.

Arriving at Prested Hall, we went off to find Corrine who was upstairs getting ready. Lots of activity was going on but everyone was very relaxed. Corinne’s Mum and Bridesmaids were on hand to help Corrine when the time came.

Daniel arrived later with his Groomsmen. A few pictures outside Prested Hall were take of them all before they greeted the Guests. Corrine was soon in her Wedding dress and we got on with a few bridal pictures of her. We just love this room, scope for some nice pictures.

An outside Ceremony was the order of the day and it looked lovely. The Guests took their places and watched as Corrinne and her Father made their way to the Gazebo where Daniel was waiting.

After saying their vows and the formalaties completed with their marriage, Corrine and Daniel left the Gazebo and were covered with confetti as they walked away and waited for their Guests to follow.

Reception drinks were served as everyone enjoyed mingling. Pictures were taken throughout the afternoon, formal and informal. A short walk around the grounds for us and Corrine and Daniel resulted in their together pictures. A nice enjoyable afternoon.

Later the Guests tooke their places in the Marquee for the Wedding Breakfast.

The meal was followed by the Speeches. The evening celebrations were held in the Orangery later. The First Dance took place after Corrine and Daniel cut their Wedding cake.

Capturing a few pictures of the evening, Guests and dancing ended our coverage of Corrine and Daniel’s Wedding day.

April 20, 2023