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  • Thank You from Karen & Michael

    We have just received a lovely ‘Thank You’ from Karen & Michael who were married at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer, Essex, recently.

    Dear David & Sandra,

    We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you so much for being our wedding photographers.  We enjoyed every aspect of our special day and from the moment we met you we knew that you would provide a professional service.  You made us feel completely relaxed and the photographs taken were such a fun aspect of our day, including those we didn’t even know were being taken!  You have captured so many fantastic shots and truly helped to provide some very special memories of our day.  There is not a single picture that we don’t like and we would have no hesitation in recommending you. 

    Thanks again and best wishes,

    Karen & Michael Pulford

  • Wedding of Amanda & Lee

    It was a pleasure to be the Photographers for the Wedding of Amanda and Lee at St Mary’s Church, Bocking, and Spains Hall, Finchingfield, Essex.  Our day ran from final bridal preparations through to the dancing.  Following the church Ceremony the couple were greeted by their Guests  in the warm sunshine.  Family pictures were taken at the Church before leaving for the Reception at Spains Hall, Finchingfield.  Whilst the Guests were enjoying themselves in the splendid gardens, we took Amanda and Lee to create a few relaxed portraits of themselves.  We made sure Amanda & Lee and their Guests were in front of the house for the surprise flyover of a Dakota, which was spectacular!  After the Wedding Breakfast we were able to take a few pictures of Amanda and Lee around the grounds in the evening sunshine.  A thank you goes to the Bride’s parents, Cheryl and Richard for inviting us to join their Wedding Guests for the Wedding Breakfast.  A truly wonderful day!

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    Amanda and Lee at Spains Hall

  • Testimonial from Gosfield Hall wedding photography

    “Thank you so much for your work, it was fantastic and a pleasure to have you at our wedding.

    Our guests  found you professional as did we, and a pleasure to work with, fun and with fantastic attention to detail as well as amazing patience when dealing with our weird and wonderful requests!”

    Neil & Sam

    Married January 2010 Gosfield Hall

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  • Douglas DC3 Dakota over Finchingfield

    For anybody who wondered what the DC3 was flying over Finchingfield for recently, it was for the wedding of Amanda & Lee (full blog to follow) at Spains Hall, Finchingfield, Essex.

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    DC3 over Spains Hall

  • Annis & James' Wedding Photography at St Michael's Church, Kirby-Le-Soken

    We were very pleased that Annis & James chose us as their Professional Photographers for their Wedding, especially as the weather was dry, bright and warm for a Marquee wedding.  After taking some nice bridal preparation shots we made our way to St Michael’s Church.  Following the service we took some family group shots outside the Church then left to go to the Reception.  Whilst Annis, James and their Guests relaxed in the grounds, David and I were able to photograph unobtrusively their enjoyment.    The flowers were provided by W. Flowers and as usual were excellent and the catering was provided by Bouquet Garni which was very good.  A brilliant day!

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    Annis & James

  • Wedding Photography at Parklands

    Gemma & Michael selected us to be  the photographers at their wedding at Parklands, Quendon, Essex. The weather was a glorious spring day and the happy couple really wanted to make some great pictures for their Storybook wedding album. Perhaps Gemma’s words are better than mine:-

    “Thank you for being so amazing at our wedding.  You guys put me at ease when I got nervous and when you were taking photos I didn’t even notice.

    You were professional and great  fun all at the same time and we are very glad that you were a part of our wedding day!!”

    “We have just spent the good part of 3 hours looking at the DVD and photo book . To be honest I have no idea how we’re going to choose. There is not one bad picture!”

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    Spring wedding day at Parklands

  • Wedding Photography for Lucy & Ian at Prested Hall

    It was a warm day when we arrived to photograph Lucy’s getting ready pictures.  After taking a few pictures inside the house, and when Lucy and her Bridesmaids were all ready, we took some more photographs in the garden, having then to go back inside due to being dazzled by the sunshine!  Lucy & Ian were married at St Peter’s Church, Great Totham, with their Reception held at Prested Hall, Feering.  Lucy, Ian and their Guests enjoyed a relaxing time in the grounds of Prested Hall allowing David & I to take some informal pictures.  A mention goes to The Florist on the Green at Great Totham for the lovely flowers.

  • Wedding Caricaturist II

    Well what can we say – after us writting what a great Caricaturist  Steve Hearn is, he has written such nice things about us on his blog we really have to link to it!!

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    Oh yes, Steve is also a really nice guy too!!

  • Steve Hearn – Caricaturist

    wedding photographer EssexIt was great to see Steve again yesterday at the Wedding of Gemma and Michael at Parklands, Quendon Hall, (more blog on this Wedding later).  Guests were eagerly awaiting their turn for their caricatures whilst enjoying watching Steve draw.  Why not have Steve at your Wedding, he is brilliant at what he does, as well as a nice guy too!  You can find more about Steve at www.drawn4u.com

  • Engagement Portraits

    In between photographing Weddings in this extremely busy year, David and I have been out and about at various locations with our Brides and Grooms for their Engagement portraits. We really enjoy this and enables us to get to know the couple well, before the big day. We will be posting a selection of these in the next few days.   Essex provides us with numerous locations for these pictures such as Danbury Lakes/Common, Hylands House, Highwoods Country Park, Wivenhoe Quay and many others.  Studio Engagement portraits have been taken place as well and we will show some of these also.

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    Engagement portrait in Hylands Park