Author: davidislip

Wedding Photography Gosfield Hall – Amanda & Damian

Wedding Photography Gosfield Hall for Amanda and Damien – We were delighted to be asked to photograph Amanda and Damian’s Wedding at the superb Gosfield Hall. Amanda is the Principal Registration Officer in Braintree so knows and meets many photographers, so we were privileged to be chosen to photograph her Wedding. Arriving at Gosfield Hall we went upto the Rococco Suite to meet with Amanda where she and her bridesmaids were getting ready. Things were going well. Meanwhile, David met Damian downstairs to take some pictures of him with his Best Man, Jamie. The weather was not behaving itself but it didn’t matter as Gosfield Hall is such a stunning Venue there are plenty of wonderful backdrops for some pictures inside as well as outside. It wasn’t long before Amanda was looking radiant and ready for some photographs, before familiar faces from Braintree Registrars as well as Chelmsford Registrars entered the Rococco Suite for checking the Registers prior to the ceremony. Damian and the Guests were seated in the Queen’s Gallery ready for the Ceremony, Amanda, who was given away by her Brother, Chris, made her way down the corridor for the Ceremony. Afterwards, Amanada and Damian led their Guests down the staircase for the Drinks Reception. As it was still raining outside we took a few group pictures in the Grand Salon in between some informal pictures. Amanda and Damian socialised with their Guests for a while before we took them for their pictures together. Unfortunately the rain continued to prevent us going outside so we stayed in the dry. The Wedding Breakfast was held in the Banqueting Hall with the Speeches taking place beforehand. Later a break in the weather allowed us to take a few nightime pictures with Gosfield Hall lit up before the evening celebrations started. The evening Guests arrived so Amanda and Damian cut their Wedding Cake and then it was time for the First Dance. A little later and happy with what we had captured of Amanada and Damian’s lovely Wedding Day, we said our goodbyes.

Wedding photography Gosfield Hall – Amanda and Damien

February 24, 2014
Parklands Open Day

Tomorrow, Sunday 22 February, we will be displaying our wedding books at the beautiful Parklands, Quendon Hall Open Day, from 11.0am to 4.0pm. Please call in for an informal chat and see how we can help make your wedding memories happy. We look forward to meeting there.

February 22, 2014
Children's Portraits

Children’s Portraits – We were delighted to be asked to photograph Lukas again by his Parents, Nina and Jon. This time as Lukas was now two and a half, Nina and Jon wanted a collection of photos printed in a book. After a while inside and a few pictures taken, outside we went. Mission accomplished!

February 21, 2014
Family Portraits

Family Portraits – It was lovely to see Jess, Martin and their son Charlie again. We saw them last year and took some pictures and they now wanted some more up-to-date ones. Charlie was happy enough indoors but happier outside!

February 20, 2014
Wedding Photography Prested Hall – Helen & Matthew

For wedding photography Prested Hall is excellent and it was a beautiful day when we arrived for the Wedding of Helen and Matthew. The bridal preparations were going well with the Flowergirls, Katie and Amy enjoying watching what was going on. Meanwhile, Guests were starting to arrive but before Matt, his Best Man, Michael, and Usher, Ricky, greeted too many, we managed to steal them away for a few pictures, not forgetting Joseph, the Pageboy. After some relaxed informal pictures of the girls once they were ready we took a few relaxed portraits. The grounds of Prested Hall were bathed in sunshine and made a lovely backdrop for the outside Ceremony. After the Ceremony, Helen and Matthew led their Guests to watch the release of doves before the Drinks Reception. During this time we took a few family pictures as well as capturing the relaxed atmosphere. We all had fun doing the Bridal Party pictures before we went for a walk with Helen and Matt for their pictures. Prested Hall has endless backdrops for photographs and we ended up with quite a selection! Just before the Wedding Breakfast the happy couple were showered in confetti. After coverage of the Speeches, the early evening entertainment was provided by the brilliant Steve Hearn, the caricaturist, of drawn4u. Once most of the evening Guests had arrived Helen threw her bouquet and we captured some fun photographs of the Hen and Stag Parties that Helen and Matt asked for. This was followed by the cake cutting and the First Dance. Our coverage of Helen and Matt’s lovely Wedding Day ended with pictures of them and their Guests having fun with some Sparklers.

February 19, 2014
Wedding Photography Layer Marney – Sophie & Glen

Layer Marney Tower was the Wedding Venue for Sophie and Glen’s Wedding. First of all we met Sophie at the Five Lakes, Crowne Plaza, Colchester, where she was staying and getting ready for her Wedding Day. After some pictures of the accessories and Sophie, her Bridesmaids and her Mum, it was time for us to leave for Layer Marney. The Guests who were staying at the Crowne Plaza, including Glen’s family over from New Zealand, took the Layer Marney bus to Layer Marney and as we were there before them we took a few pictures of them as they arrived. Having time, we took Glen, his Best Man, and Ushers around by the tower for their pictures. Sophie arrived soon after in the Layer Marney Rolls Royce and made her way to see the Registrars. All the Guests were seated and it was time for the Ceremony, so Sophie entered the Corsellis Room with her Mother giving her away. Immediately after the Ceremony, Sophie and Glen went for a ride in the car whilst their Guests were served with drinks. On their return after a couple of pictures of them with the car, their Guests greeted Sophie and Glen as they walked up path. In between social time for Sophie and Glen we took some family group pictures. During the afternoon Sophie and Glen had their pictures around the grounds of Layer Marney as well as inside the Long Gallery. Before long it was time for the Speeches. Sophie and Glen decided to have these before the start of the Wedding Breakfast. With a little time afterwards, this allowed for a few evening pictures before the First Dance. Our day finished with a night picture on the steps of Layer Marney.

February 18, 2014
Heart Wedding Show – Brentwood Centre

Thank you to Jane Ellis and her team for a great Wedding Show yesterday at the Brentwood Centre this weekend. It was nice to meet lots of couples, take a Booking, arrange appointments and talk to other suppliers.

February 17, 2014
Wedding photographer provides 1500 images

We had a discussion with one bride this weekend who was keen to tell us that she was getting 1500 pictures from her wedding photographer and we only offered about 300. LOL, all I can say is she must have an amazing photographer if they can produce that many unique images at a wedding ….oh did I use the word unique? We edit ours down in numbers so our couples do not have to do that work, I guess we put in a bit more effort than some others! Less is often more, do you want bloomers or lingerie ?

February 17, 2014
Heart Wedding Show 2014

The Heart Wedding Show is this weekend 15 & 16th February at the Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, Essex. It is one of the largest regional shows in the UK. We will displaying a selection of our Professional Wedding Photography services. Why not come and have a chat, our stand number is 55….just by the exit to the refreshments. Open 10.30am-4.0pm with regular professional fashion shows.

February 14, 2014
Wedding Photography Fennes – Nicola & Ian

Wedding Photography Fennes

Nicola and Ian chose the lovely Fennes for their Civil Wedding Ceremony and Reception. It was a bright warm day when we arrived at The Fennes Estate. Nicola was having the final touches of her make-up applied when we popped our heads through the door upstairs to see how things were going. After taking a few pictures of the dress and shoes, and capturing the smiles and moments as they happened, it was time for Nicola to get dressed. David was busy with Ian’s pictures and his Groomsmen over by the Bridge and after this rejoined us to complete the portraits of the girls. After greeting her Dad at the bottom of the stairs, Nicola made her way into the Pavilion for the Civil Ceremony. Following this, Nicola and Ian led their Guests outside for an everybody picture and some requested group pictures. Nicola and Ian then enjoyed the Drinks Reception with their Guests in the sunshine. A little while later, it was time to take Nicola and Ian for a walk around Fennes for their pictures. Spoilt for choice as always at Fennes for photographic opportunities we ended up as usual with a good selection. Nicola and Ian were showered in confetti before the Wedding Breakfast took place. Coverage of the Speeches followed before the evening Reception. Nicola provided her own props for some evening entertainment for her Guests and whilst Guests were having fun we left them to it and went with Nicola and Ian to do their sunset pictures. We returned in next to no time for the cake cutting and First Dance. Dancing followed and we left shortly after the FirstDance. Dancing followed and we left shortly afterwards.

February 13, 2014