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Babies first Portraits

Babies first Portraits

Nicola and Aaron contacted us recently about taking their Babies first Portraits. We were more than happy to go and see them at their home to take pictures. Lucas was six weeks old, happy and good as gold, wonderful! We prefer to photograph babies and small children in their own homes where all their needs can be taken care of. It was nice to see Nicola and Aaron again, after photographing their Wedding at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer, in 2013. We do like keeping in touch with our wedding clients and see them moving on to become a family.

August 8, 2015
Pre-Wedding Engagement session – Sarah and Rob

Pre-Wedding Engagement session – Sarah and Rob

We met Sarah and Rob one evening to talk about their forthcoming Wedding and for their pre-wedding Engagement session. ThePre-Wedding Engagement session gives us a chance to get to know our clients a little better before the ‘big day’, finalise the timings and any special requests. We work at so many venues with beautifully manicured lawns, it is always nice to find some wild flowers to add interest to our pictures when possible! Sarah and Rob are having a Church Wedding followed by a Wedding Reception at The White Hart, Great Yeldham.

August 7, 2015
Wedding Photography Fennes – Gemma & Dan

Wedding Photography Fennes – Gemma & Dan

Fennes is one of the most popular and also one of our favourite Wedding Venues. This was where Gemma and Dan chose to have their Wedding. When we arrived at Fennes, it was raining, so unfortunately the planned outside Ceremony looked highly unlikely! Gemma was getting ready upstairs and preparations were going well. Meanwhile, Dan was getting ready in the Bridal cottage with his Best Man and Ushers. For Dan’s pictures the rain had stopped so we went outside for their pictures. Excitement was building upstairs as the Bridesmaids were getting their dresses on, followed by Gemma getting dressed. Gemma looked lovely and once ready we took a few classic pictures.After Gemma and Dan had seen the Registrars, with the Wedding Guests seated, it was time for the Ceremony in the Pavilion which looked perfect. Beautiful singing by Gemma’s Mum, Lynn, and sister, Charlotte, added to the celebration. Afterwards, Gemma and Dan left the Pavilion and made their way outside with their Guests following them. During the Drinks Reception we took the requested family pictures as well as some informal shots. The bridge and Gazebo provided the setting for some of Gemma and Dan’s ‘together’ pictures before the confetti pictures in the Gold Room. We were hedging our bets for more pictures later together with the weather improving. The Wedding Breakfast was then served followed by the Speeches. The sun was now out so after taking some fun Bridal party pictures, there was time to go and take a walk around the grounds of Fennes, which Gemma and Dan wanted to do. The evening guests were starting to arrive and mingle with the day guests. The children were having fun on the Bouncy Castle and some of their Guests were relaxing in the evening sunshine. Later Gemma and Dan took to the dance floor for their First Dance, to be joined by their parents and Guests. As the sun was going, we couldn’t miss that!A nice ending to a lovely day! Thank you to Nicola and all at Fennes as always.

August 1, 2015
Pre-Wedding Pictures for Suzanne & Adrian

Pre-Wedding Pictures for Suzanne & Adrian

Laughter all around when we took Suzanne and Adrian’s pre-wedding photos recently. It was good to meet up with them again and sort the details for their wedding at Crabbs Barn soon. The cat also managed to get in on the act- ahhh!

July 31, 2015
Pre-Wedding Photos of Sophie & Chris

Pre-Wedding Photos of Sophie & Chris

We first met Sophie at a Wedding Fair a couple of years ago and not long afterwards she booked us to cover her Wedding Day which is happening very soon! As we had not met Chris we decided to meet both of them one evening at their Reception Venue, Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School. It was a dry, chilly evening but that didn’t matter as we were able to take a walk around the grounds, as well as find which areas inside we could use on the day of the Wedding. Lots of ideas before the Wedding Day, how many will we use on the day!

July 30, 2015
Family Portrait – The Pepper Family

Family Portrait – The Pepper Family

Over the years we have made many friends from clients whose Weddings we have photographed. We have known Tina and Stuart from 2004 when we photographed their Wedding at Layer Marney Tower and have photographed them at various times since. Stuart’s Mum and Dad wanted to update their family picture which we took a few years back and create a new selection of portraits of the individual parts of the family. One request was to use the same background so the pictures would look like an updated version of the original – happy to oblige!

July 28, 2015
Wedding Photography Gosfield Hall – Sarah & Kevin

Wedding Photography Gosfield Hall

It was a beautiful day for Sarah and Kevin’s Wedding at the stunning Gosfield Hall. Sarah was upstairs getting ready in the Rococco Suite when we arrived, whilst Kevin was arriving with his Groomsmen. Whilst Kevin made his way upstairs to get ready David took various pictures around Gosfield Hall and of the men getting ready, whilst I stayed with the girls. The Rococco Suite was a hive of activity, not just with the girls getting ready but with the Pageboys too. Kevin and his Groomsmen were getting ready at Gosfield Hall as well and once they were ready they had a few pictures taken. The Rococco Suite provides a wonderful setting for pictures, both formal and informal, and today was no exception. After Sarah’s Dad had seen her, it was time for the Registrars to see her before the Ceremony. Once the Wedding Guests were all seated in the Queen’s Gallery, it was time for Sarah to be escorted by her Dad along the corridor and into the Ceremony Room. Following the Ceremony Sarah and Kevin made their way down the staircase and into the Courtyard with their Guests behind them. Enjoying the Drinks Reception in the sunshine, Sarah and Kevin spent a little time with their Guests . We then took them for a quick walk around Gosfield Hall for a few of their ‘together’pictures.Sarah and Kevin were showered in confetti upon their return as they walked under the Bell Tower and into the Courtyard. For the family group pictures everybody made their way to the lawn by the fountain. It was soon time for the Receiving Line, followed by the Wedding Breakfast. The Speeches followed, with Guests surprised at a Speech delivered by Callum, Sarah and Kevin’s son. Afterwards, everybody relaxed in the rooms and in the grounds of Gosfield Hall before the evening celebrations. Being such a lovely evening, the light was better and it wasn’t as hot, we were able to escape to take a few relaxed pictures of Sarah and Kevin. The cake cutting was before the First Dance . Finishing with a couple of night shots we than said our goodbyes and left them to continue with their celebrations.

July 26, 2015
Pre-Wedding pictures Richard & Steven

Pre-Wedding pictures

It was great to meet Steven and Richard again recently to go over the final details for their Wedding at The Fennes Estate, Bocking. Happy with our chat, we went to our local River Walk for a few pre-wedding pictures along our local River Walk.

July 25, 2015
Prested Hall Wedding Photography – Charlotte & Jonathan

Prested Hall Wedding Photography

Prested Hall Wedding Photography – It was nice to be asked by Jonathan and Charli to photograph their Wedding at St Nicholas Church, Witham and then Prested Hall, Feering. We have known Jonathan since he was born and it was a pleasure to provide Wedding Photography for them. Prested Hall was where we started on the day of Charli and Jonathan’s Wedding. Charli, her Mother and Bridesmaids were having their hair and make-up done before moving to the Dingle. After capturing a few ‘getting ready’ shots, we then moved to the Dingle where we took a few pictures of Charli’s Wedding Dress and accessories. It was soon time for Charli to move from the Spa to the Dingle to get dressed, assisted by her Mum. With everybody ready we took a few pictures outside before leaving to go to our local Church St Nicholas, Witham, where the Wedding service was taking place. We met Jonathan and as a few guests had started to arrive we promptly took his pictures together with his Best Men and Ushers. Once the Guests had made their way into the Church, Leah the Flowergirl joined Charli and the Bridesmaids who had just arrived and we had a few extra minutes for a some nice pictures. Charli then took her Father’s arm and walked up the path and into the Church.

After the service, Charli and Jonathan led their Guests out of the Church for a few requested family pictures. Being a nice dry afternoon, we had a choice of where to do these. Everybody then threw confetti over Charli and Jonathan as they walked towards the Wedding car, making for some nice relaxed images. Arriving at Prested Hall everybody socialised during the Drinks Reception and after the car pictures so did Charli and Jonathan. With the Wedding Breakfast time not far off we decided to take Charli and Jonathan for their pictures over the bridge. On our return it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. The Marquee looked lovely and whilst Charli and Jonathan greeted their Guests we captured the reactions of their Guests as they had their ‘first look’ at the lego centrepieces on the tables. Charli was extremely proud of her Brother’s work in making them all. After the meal it was time for the Speeches,which included an ‘ode’ by Jane, the Groom’s Mum. Everybody then went outside for a big group photo before the evening entertainment. Charli, Jonathan and ourselves went for a stroll in the grounds, finding a patch of bluebells, just right for some relaxed evening pictures. On our return the Band had set up, evening Guests had arrived and Charli and Jonathan had their First Dance. Later Jonathan surprised Charli with joining the Band playing his Guitar for a couple of songs. A little while later we said goodbye, finished with a couple of nice evening pictures. Another great day of Prested Hall Wedding Photography Congratulations to Charli and Jonathan! A wonderful day!

July 17, 2015
Pre-Wedding Photos for Jaimey & Mehmet

Pre-Wedding Photos for Jaimey & Mehmet

We met Jaimey and Mehmet one morning in Hackney for their pre-wedding photos and to go over the details of their Wedding Day. Choosing a park near to them for their pictures, proved the right choice, not many people around and the weather was just perfect. Jaimey and Mehmet are getting married soon at The Fennes Estate, Bocking.

July 13, 2015