Author: davidislip

  • Baby Portraits

    Baby Portraits – It was nice to see Victoria and Alan again, the last time was in 2010 when we photographed their Wedding at Maidens Barn, Dunmow.  They now wanted some pictures of their son, Oscar and we were happy to oblige.Essex Childrens' Portraits

  • Wedding Photography Maidens Barn for Helen & William

    Wedding Photography Maidens Barn – We were pleased to be asked to photography Helen and William’s Autumn Wedding at Maidens Barn, Dunmow. Helen was getting ready in the superb Farmhouse and preparations were well underway when we arrived. After photographing these, it wasn’t long before William and his Groomsmen arrived.  With the weather holding David went off to photograph them outside the Barn whilst I stayed in the Farmhouse.  Shortly afterwards Helen, her Parents and Bridesmaids were all ready for a few pictures.  The Farmhouse provided some nice spots for Helen’s portraits before it was time for the Civil Ceremony. With the Guests seated in the Barn, Helen entered with her Father accompanied by her Bridesmaids, Flowergirls and Pageboy. After the Ceremony, Helen and William led their Guests to the Drinks Reception and socialised for a little while.  With the rain holding off and making use of the covered areas around Maidens Barn we took the requested family group pictures. A Magician entertained the Guests during the afternoon and after Helen and Guy had been shown some tricks, we took them for a quick walk around Maidens Barn for their pictures.  Not having much time to spare as the rain was threatening we managed to achieve some nice images with the Autumn colours, just before the shower! Confetti pictures followed before the start of the Wedding Breakfast. Speeches were after the meal.  When it was time for the Best Man’s Speech, it was delivered by Oliver, as he was the Best Man and assisted by Gemma, his wife, who happened to be Helen’s Matron of Honour!  Being there to capture the emotions was wonderful, even though it  was a touch difficult for us as we were crying with laughter and having a job to see through our cameras! A superbly funny speech! Evening Guests arrived a little while later and we took a few evening pictures before the cake cutting and First Dance.  Our day ended with some night pictures of Helen and Guy outside.  A lovely day!

    Wedding Photography Maidens Barn Maidens Barn Essex wedding photography

  • Engagement portraits of Hannah & Craig

    Engagement portraits – It was a dry day when we met Hannah and Craig in London for their pre-wedding pictures in November last year.We met  them at the Cutty Sark and then went for a walk around Greenwich Park and the Maritime museum.  We had an enjoyable time taking their pictures and talking about their Wedding this year at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon.

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  • Pre-wedding shoot

    It was a nice morning when we met Jenna and Pete for their pre-wedding shoot in the late autumn last year.  Jenna and Pete are getting married this year at The Fennes Estate, Bocking.

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  • Engagement Pre-Wedding portrait

    Engagement Pre-Wedding portrait – We met Helen and William not long before their Wedding at Maidens Barn, to go through their final details of their day and take a few pictures of them.

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  • Family Portraits

    Cheryl got in touch with us last year as she had been given one of our Portrait Vouchers from one of her friends.  We were happy to go to her house and meet the family.  We had an enjoyable time and ended up with a variety of pictures which we were all very pleased with.

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  • Wedding Photography Three Rivers Golf & Country Club – Emma & Jody

    Wedding Photography Three Rivers – Our Wedding Photography for Emma and Jody’s Wedding started at home where Emma was getting ready. Once Emma was ready we took a few bridal portraits together with some pictures with her family and Freya the Flowergirl.  Later we left to go to Christ Church, Braintree, which is where Emma and Jody were to be married.  When we arrived we met Jody, his Parents and his Best Man, Rob. It was spitting with rain but we managed to take a few pictures outside before many of their Guests arrived.  Soon it was time for Jody to go inside as Emma was not far from the Church. Emma went straight inside the Church when she arrived as the weather was not too great, and we just took a few photographs of  the action as it was happening. Emma made her way up the aisle where Jody was waiting for her and the service began.  At the end of the Ceremony it was decided to stay inside as the rain outside was quite heavy. Emma and Jody greeted their Guests whilst David and I organised the close family for a few pictures  in the Church before leaving for the Reception. Three Rivers Golf & Country Club has some small covered areas where we could keep the guests dry whilst we took some other group pictures, although David had to be in the rain to take them!  We found a couple of other sheltered spots for Emma and Jody’s pictures which we were very pleased with as well taking some pictures inside.  With the sky brightening and the rain stopping we managed to squeeze a few minutes with Emma and Jody by the lake before the Wedding Breakfast.  After photographing the Speeches there was a little while before the evening Reception started.  A couple of full moon pictures and some night shots of the Venue with Emma and Jody  were quite special . Emma and Jody cut their Wedding Cake just before having their First Dance together.  A little while later we left them to continue their evening.

    Wedding Photography Three Rivers Wedding Photography Three Rivers, Essex

  • Pre-Wedding Pictures

    Pre-wedding pictures – We met Sophie and Jamie at Sophie’s Parents’ home one morning for their pre-wedding pictures.  It was an ideal opportunity to take a look around as their Wedding Reception was to be held there and to complete the details of their forthcoming Wedding.

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  • Wedding Photography Fennes for Stephanie & Raymond

    Wedding Photography Fennes – We arrived early on the morning of Stephanie and Raymond’s Wedding Day at The Fennes Estate, Bocking, Essex.  Stephanie was getting ready there with her family, Bridesmaids, her Flowergirl and Pageboy, prior to her Church Wedding.  Lots of activity was going on with plenty of images to capture. With the detail pictures taken, it wasn’t long before the girls were ready for a few portraits.  Keeping an eye on the time we were able to take some nice pictures before it was time for us to leave to go to the Church.  The beautiful Thaxted Parish Church was where Stephanie and Raymond were going to be married.  It was a dry day and with the Wedding Guests arriving and walking down the path, and Raymond and his Groomsmen walking down the road and into the Church, we captured some great relaxed shots. With Ray’s posed pictures  taken, it wasn’t long before Stephanie arrived. Thaxted Church is one of our favourite churches being large and light giving us opportunities to capture moments of the service unobtrusively.  At the end of the service Stephanie and Ray exited the Church and greeted their Guests before a few close family photos.  The happy couple were then showered in confetti before leaving for Fennes.  Once at Fennes, wanting to make the most of the nice weather we took Stephanie and Ray onto the Bridge before their Guests arrived. Stephanie and Ray wanted an everybody shot in the shape of a heart, which we have done a few times before but not with so many Guests! The timing of this was important, a surprise fly-past was to follow and a massive ‘thank you’ goes to Nicola of Fennes for her help!  After the fly-past,it was time for the Wedding Breakfast, followed by the Speeches. Everybody then mingled throughout the House as evening Guests arrived.  The evening entertainment was to be held in the Banqueting Hall and when the Band was ready. Stephanie and Ray led their Guests into the room for the dancing to begin. A lovely day!

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  • Fennes Recommended Wedding Photographer – Testimonial

    Fennes recommended wedding photographer

    As a Fennes recommended wedding photographer we are always pleased to hear from our Fennes’ Brides!:-

    THANK YOU – THANK YOU – THANK YOU so much for our beautiful wedding album, the parents books, and the extras that you included  and calendar which was a really lovely surprise and very thoughtful.

    We are VERY VERY happy with the photo album it is absolutely stunning and we are in the process of showing all family and friends.

    Our parents are delighted with their photo-books as well and my mother in law was already showing people in the club she goes to the Sunday afternoon after they were collected 🙂

    Everybody has said what a great team you were on the day, the way you got the group shots, the way you both worked together and the amazing pictures that you have taken of our wedding.

    You both worked so hard on the day and we can’t thank you enough for helping us to capture lovely memories of our special day.

    We wish you both a very happy, healthy new year 2014!!

    Kindest regards
    Nicola & Ian

    Fennes Recommended Wedding Photographer

    Picture by Fennes recommended wedding photographer David & Sandra Islip.

    Fennes website www.fennes.co.uk