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  • Limited Edition Prints

    Limited Edition Prints

    Limited Edition Prints for domestic of office dispaly  is an area that many of our wedding and portrait clients do not realise we cover.

    We have a wide range of landscapes, views and abstracts available.

    We have just sold another of one of our most popular pictures which is panoramic of Maldon from Heybridge.  36″ wide canvas with  black tray frame, looked stunning!  This one is limited to 100.

    Maldon From Heybridge

    Home consultancy and viewing is possible or send us a picture of where it will hang and we’ll make some suggestions!

    We’ll have a new page for Limited Editions coming soon.

  • Family picture session

    Family picture session

    It was lovely to see Katie and Howard again for a Family picture session. The last time was when their daughter, Amelie , was only a few days old. This time Katie and Howard together with members of the family wanted a four generation picture together as well as a few other pictures including just the children.

    Family picture session Childrens' Portraits

  • Corporate Head shots Witham Chamber of Commerce

    Corporate Head shots Witham Chamber of Commerce

     

    We recently took Corporate Head shots  in association with Witham Chamber of Commerce.

    For all business people a good quality up to date profile picture is essential for websites and social media.

    The temptation is of course to do a selfie and save some money. Unfortunately this often creating a poor quality picture which then reflects on the business.

    Whilst we are able to offer larger companies this service at their premisis the cost benefit ratio for smaller companies and sole traders is hard to justify!

    By working with Witham Chamber of Commerce we were able to provide a high quality low cost option at a central location.

    The even was so successful that we will be running it again in the near future!

    Essex corporate head shots

     

  • Fennes Wedding Photographer Review

    Fennes Wedding Photographer Review

    Debi & Rob sent some lovely words which are a Fennes Wedding Photographer Review:-

    Hi David and Sandra,
    Received our book and just been looking through it and the end result is amazing , a wow factor. I am over the moon with it.

    What a beautiful book , the photos are glorious even though the weather was unkind, the photos you both took are stunning.
    I cannot thank you enough for all you patience with me taking time selecting the photos .

    I am sorry we couldn’t come and pick the book up in person but thank you so much , a book of memories to treasure always ,thanks to your wonderful photography.
    Our fondest wishes to you both,
    Debi & Robert
    xx

    Fennes Wedding Photographer Review

    Debi & Rob were married at Fennes in 2017. More on the blog

  • Wedding Photography at Fennes for Katie & Daniel

    Wedding Photography at Fennes for Katie & Daniel

    Katie and Daniel booked us to provide their wedding photography at Fennes.  It was nice to be back at this wonderful and popular venue.

    Arriving at Fennes the girls were busily getting ready upstairs in the house and Daniel and his Groomsmen were getting ready at Fennes as well so David and I split to cover all the preparations. Katie and Daniel were very relaxed about their Wedding especially as where their children were concerned. Belle, their daughter, was with the girls and Jake, their son was with Daniel and the Groomsmen. Recommended Wedding Photographer FennesPreparations were going well and when Daniel was ready with his Groomsmen, they had some pictures taken. Daniel then went to see the Registrars and then socialised with the Guests. Once Katie was ready we took some pictures upstairs. Katie’s Father was waiting for her to come down the stairs and we were there to capture this special moment when it happened.

    The Ceremony and Reception

    After meeting with the Registrars they took their places in the Pavilion. The Bridesmaids and Belle, the Flowergirl, went first, followed by Katie and her Dad. Recommended Wedding Photographer FennesAfter the Ceremony everyone went outside as the weather was nice. During the Drinks Reception we took the requested family pictures followed by some fun Bridal Party pictures. Jake, the Pageboy enjoyed helping David take the pictures! Katie and Daniel’s ‘together’ photos were taken during the afternoon as well. Fennes Recommended Wedding PhotographerThe Guests threw confetti over Katie and Daniel in the Gold Room just before the Guests were called into the Pavilion for the Wedding Breakfast. Katie and Daniel had a few minutes to themselves before they made their entrance into the Pavilion. After the Wedding Breakfast it was time for the Speeches. An couple of additional Speeches were made. Katie delivered one and so did Grace, Daniel’s daughter. They both did very well.

    The Evening Reception

    There was a short time before the start of the evening celebrations so we took Katie and Daniel for a short while for a few more pictures around Fennes including  a glorious sunset picture. Before their First Dance later Katie threw her bouquet. Sparklers, night bridge shots finished our coverage of Katie and Daniel’s Wedding a little later on.Fennes Wedding Photographer A great couple, a lovely family, and a most rewarding day with some lovely unexpected shots.

  • Home Family Photos

    Home Family Photos

    It was lovely to hear from Donna and Sam again last year asking us if we could take some Home Family Photos for them. Donna and Sam were married in 2015 at Hintlesham Hall, Suffolk. Now they have a son, called Arthur. We went to their home to take the pictures. Arthur was good and loved having his pictures taken a.k.a. playing!!. He did keep us working hard though, as he liked to be on the move. Despite that we took some lovely family pictures and of Arthur alone. He  did stay still at some moments! We provided a mixture of colour, and black & white, our favourites are the B&W ones.

    Home Family Photos

  • Essex Family Pictures for Claire & Tim

    Essex Family Pictures for Claire & Tim

    Essex Family Pictures for Claire & Tim – As always a pleasure to spend the morning with Claire, Tim and their family. Every so often we update their family pictures for them. Our last visit was earlier last year a couple of weeks after their second son, Henry was born. Later on last year we went to see them again together with Tim’s side of the family. Timing was just right at our latest visit as Henry was on the verge of crawling. Moving around but not getting away! Claire and Tim wanted a selection of pictures of the boys on their own as well as some together. Enjoying our time spent with all of them we ended up with some nice pictures. Thank you Noah and Henry!Essex Family Pictures

  • Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Charlotte & Kevin

    Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Charlotte & Kevin

    Charlotte and Kevin chose the stunning Leez Priory for their Autumn Wedding last year. It was a warm sunny day when we arrived at Leez Priory on the morning of the Wedding. Charlotte was getting ready with her Bridesmaids and all preparations were going smoothly and the girls were enjoying the time.Wedding Photographer Leez Priory I stayed with the girls whilst David went off to find Kevin and his Groomsmen. Using the grounds of Leez Priory they had a few pictures taken before they carried out their various duties. Charlotte was assisted by her sister, Jessica, as she was getting dressed. The Guests arrived on the bus and they made their way into Leez Priory. Once Charlotte was ready we had time to take a few arranged pictures of her and with her Bridesmaids and parents. The Ceremony was held in the Great Hall  Kevin and his Best Men, Chris and Tim stood at the front waiting for Charlotte to come into the room. Charlotte looked lovely! Leez Priory Wedding Photography

    The Drinks & Photos

    A little while after the finish of the Ceremony we got on with taking a few requested pictures outside. Whilst we were outside the Guests threw rose petals over Charlotte and Kevin. Making the most of the weather and in the sunshine we then took Charlotte and Kevin for a short time to take their pictures.  A walk around the grounds provided opportunities for some nice pictures. Charlotte and Kevin still had time to talk to their Guests for the remainder of the Drinks Reception.  Charlotte and Kevin greeted their Guests during the Greeting Line before they walked unto the Coach House for the Wedding  Breakfast. There was a fantastic sunset at this time so we took the opportunity to take Charlotte and Kevin outside,  some great shots!Wedding sunset picture Leez Priory / wedding speeches

    Wedding Speeches and First Dance

    The Speeches followed the meal and afterwards everybody made their way back to Leez Priory for the evening celebrations. Charlotte and Kevin’s evening Guests then joined them. A couple of evening shots with Charlotte and Kevin outside Leez Priory took place before the cutting of the Wedding Cake. Just before the First Dance, Charlotte tossed her bouquet. Leez Priory cake cutting first dance photos What an amazing First Dance! Wonderfully choreographed and superbly performed! After capturing a flavour of the evening it was time for us to leave. It was nice to see Nerys and Chris again, we photographed their Wedding at Parklands in 2012. Thank you Charlotte and Kevin for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers, it was a pleasure!

  • Pre-Wedding Pictures for Katie & Dan

    Pre-Wedding Pictures for Katie & Dan

    Katie and Daniel came to see us just before their Wedding and pre-wedding pictures. The wedding was last year at Fennes. They came with their children, Jake and Belle and it was nice to meet them before the Wedding.

    After a coffee and a chat and filling in the details about their Wedding, we all went off to take a few pictures. Getting to know our clients before their big day is really important to us and we find a brief time in different surroundings provides an opportunity of getting to know each other better.

    Pre-Wedding Pictures for Katie & Dan

     

  • Environmental Portraits

    Environmental Portraits

    Out of the blue in the Autumn last year we received a phone call from Val who wanted some Environmental Portraits. We last saw Val about eight years ago. We first met Val and Matt a few years prior to that when we too pictures of  their first son Jake. Again for their son Oli and then again for their daughter Lexi!

    Our conversation lasted a long time catching up on their lives since their return to the UK! Val and Matt’s family had now increased by three! Val and Matt wanted some informal environmental pictures taken of their family. A date and day was chosen and how lucky we were with the weather. We couldn’t of asked for a better Autumn day.

    Portraits in the park!

    Off to the park we went! What a time we had, ending up with a variety of pictures.  It was great to meet Sam and the twins, Frankie and Ben for the first time and as well as seeing the rest of the family. It was a privilege to provide Val and Matt with a book of the memories of their family.

    Environmental Portraits Essex Family Portrait Photography