We recently covered the First Holy Communion for twelve local families.
We discreetly photographed each child as they received the First Communion and then afterwards we took individual and family group photographs.
Each family received a set of prints and digital files.
10 years ago on 14 June 2013 I was awarded a Fellowship in wedding photography from The British Institute of Professional Photography. (BIPP)
A Fellowship (or Master Craftsman with The Guild) is an extremely difficult level of Qualification to achieve and is especially rare in wedding photography.
To achieve this level requires perfection in the posing, lighting and presentation of the images. Pictures must be taken on the wedding day and not at a staged ‘shoot’. Which does of course create all kinds of wedding challenges of time, weather, location etc!
While of course we are all as good as our last job, it does show a high level of commitment and dedication.
Note that I am no longer a member of BIPP. The Qualification has been transferred and I am now a Master Craftsman and Member of the Judging Panel with The Guild of Professional Photographers.
Always a delight to be asked to produce the Witham Mayoral Portrait. This year the Mayor is Susan Ager.
This will be our 25th on the Council Chamber wall!
We wish Sue well for the coming year.
Tuffon Hall Wedding Photography for Claire and Sam was amazing! Claire and Sam’s Wedding Day was on a glorious hot summer’s day.
Tuffon Hall was a new Wedding Venue for us so this added to the excitement of this special Wedding Day. We have known Claire since she was very young, so it was a great pleasure to see her get married, invited as Guests as well as photographing the event.
Arriving at Tuffon Hall, the Farmhouse was our first port of call. Following the sound of voices and laughter we found Claire with her Bridesmaids in the throws of preparations. These were going well.
Matt and his Groomsmen were getting ready at Tuffon Hall. Once they were ready they had some pictures taken.
As always time was evaporating but we still had time to take informal and formal pictures. After taking several pre wedding pictures of the Bridesmaids and Claire, it was time for Claire to go downstairs where her Dad was waiting. A magical moment, we loved it!
As it was a very hot day we were very aware that the Guests were sitting in the sun, so with a minumum of fuss, after a couple of family pictures we went outside. The Ceremony was held in the Gazebo in the Vineyard, a lovely.
Following the Wedding Ceremony, Claire and Sam had a few family and friends pictures taken. We were able to find a couple of spots in the shade for these without going too far. Claire and Sam’s together pictures in the afternoon were very few as it was so bright and hot. We knew we could return later on to do these so it was fine.
The Wedding Breakfast was held in the converted Barn.
Before the start of the meal the Speeches took place. The look on Claire’s face when her Dad produced his guitar was priceless!
After the meal everybody was able to go for a stroll or stay in the barn while the evening celebrations were set up. Whilst this was going on we returned to the vines for some pictures of Claire and Sam. The light was better and it was not as hot!
The brilliant Jonnybgoode Band was the musical entertainment for the evening. Great to see them again. The band was ready to start and Claire and Sam took to the floor for their First Dance. Following that, the dancing began. Time for us to relax and join in after we captured a flavour of the evening and the sunset.
A wonderful day of Tuffon Hall Wedding photography! Congratulations Claire and Sam! Kai looked great, so smart, we loved the pictures of him too. Well done Claire, expecting as well, it can’t have been easy at times being a long hot day, you were perfect though!
It was great to catch up with friends, other people we know, previous Bride and Grooms. Lovely to see Gemma and Scott, your Wedding very soon! A very memorable day!
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At last the Fennes Wedding Celebration Part 2 for Hillary & James! Hillary and James were married in August 2020 at Fennes. This was the first Wedding we did when rules allowed due to Covid! At the Wedding it was just Hillary & James, David and I (we were the Witnesses as well as the Photographers, Sue & Kirsty from Fennes.
Two years later August 2022! Very different this time! Guests were invited and attended and Hillary’s family from Canada travelled over for the event.
AS in 2020, the weather was glorious! On the day Hillary got ready at Fennes with the help of her Bridesmaid Abi and James was assisted by Elliot, his Best Man. A few pictures taken before the start of the Ceremony.
It was lovely to see Hillary take her Father’s arm before stepping outside for the Ceremony.
A friend of theirs was a Celebrant and provided a lovely Ceremony. After this Hillary and James, followed by their Guests enjoyed the drinks reception in the grounds.
Hillary and James’ dog joined the other Guests for the celebration. During the afternoon some requested family group pictures were taken. Hillary and James had some nice pictures on the bridge and around the grounds.
The Wedding Breakfast happened soon after and was followed by the Speeches. An evening stroll took place before the cake cutting and First Dance for Hillary and James.
Great to see the Guests joining them afterwards for the dancing. A few pictures and time for us to depart.
Congratulations to Hillary and James! A beautiful Fennes Wedding Celebration, a wonderful couple! Congratulations as well to both of you on the news of your little one! Happy life in Canada!
Fennes Wedding Photos never fail and make Weddings at Fennes a pleasure to do. We always end up with some wonderful pictures.
Kate and Adam were both getting ready at Fennes for their July Wedding. Everything was going well with their preparations. Timings were working well. Adam was getting ready at Fennes as wellso it was nice to captre a few moments with him before his more formal pictures.
Upstairs in the Bridal Room Kate was having fun with her Mum and Bridesmaids.
When Kate was ready we took some pictures of her and the Bridesmaids before she went down the stairs to see the Registrars. An outside Wedding Ceremony was Kate and Adam’s choice and it’s was nice to see their wishes come true. Kate’s Dad was waiting to escort her outside a lovely moment and also another one as Adam waited for his Bride.
Following the Ceremony socialising outside was the order for the day. It was a relaxed afternoon broken up occasionally with some requested family pictures and pictures around the grounds for Kate and Adam.
After the Wedding Breakfast it was time for the Speeches. Evening Guests came shortly after. Guests could enjoy being in the grounds of Fennes whilst we took a couple of evening pictures of Kate and Adam.
After taking some pictures of the First Dance and the dancing that followed, that ended our day.
A great Fennes Wedding! Thank you Kate and Adam.
Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Corrine and Daniel’s summer Wedding.
Arriving at Prested Hall, we went off to find Corrine who was upstairs getting ready. Lots of activity was going on but everyone was very relaxed. Corinne’s Mum and Bridesmaids were on hand to help Corrine when the time came.
Daniel arrived later with his Groomsmen. A few pictures outside Prested Hall were take of them all before they greeted the Guests. Corrine was soon in her Wedding dress and we got on with a few bridal pictures of her. We just love this room, scope for some nice pictures.
An outside Ceremony was the order of the day and it looked lovely. The Guests took their places and watched as Corrinne and her Father made their way to the Gazebo where Daniel was waiting.
After saying their vows and the formalaties completed with their marriage, Corrine and Daniel left the Gazebo and were covered with confetti as they walked away and waited for their Guests to follow.
Reception drinks were served as everyone enjoyed mingling. Pictures were taken throughout the afternoon, formal and informal. A short walk around the grounds for us and Corrine and Daniel resulted in their together pictures. A nice enjoyable afternoon.
Later the Guests tooke their places in the Marquee for the Wedding Breakfast.
The meal was followed by the Speeches. The evening celebrations were held in the Orangery later. The First Dance took place after Corrine and Daniel cut their Wedding cake.
Capturing a few pictures of the evening, Guests and dancing ended our coverage of Corrine and Daniel’s Wedding day.
Wedding Photography Fennes for Rachael and Carl was in July last year. A lovely day it was too.
Rachael and Carl wanted a small relaxed Wedding Ceremony and chose the lovely Fennes Estate for this. Rachael got ready upstairs at Fennes whilst Carl was in the cottage getting ready. Rachael and Carl were very relaxed and all was well.
As Rachael was coming down the stairs prior to the Ceremony, her Dad was waiting for her. A lovely moment.
Rachael and Carl opted to have their Wedding Ceremony in the Gold Room which was intimate.
After the Ceremony it was time for the Drinks Reception. A few family group pictures were taken during the course of the afternoon. A few pictures of Rachael and Carl around Fennes took place as well.
Rachael and Carl enjoyed the rest of the afternoon chatting to their Guests. After confetti in the Gold Room it was the Wedding Breakfast followed by the Speeches. Some good reactions.
Before the evening celebrations started we took Rachael and Carl for a couple of pictures around Fennes. They then cut their Wedding cake and had their First Dance. Chuffed to get a lovely closing evening pictures just after.
Thank you Rachael and Carl for choosing us to be your Wedding Photographers for your big day. It was a lovely day.
It was a glorious day for Laura and Jon’s Hedingham Castle Wedding photography. We couldn’t believe how hot the day was going to be though!
An early start for us for Laura and Jon’s Wedding Day. Our day began at Laura and Jon’s home where the girls were getting ready. Preparations were going well and plans were going well. The girls were ready in next to no time allowing for travelling to Hedingham Castle for the midday Wedding Ceremony. After taking a few pictures we were on our way.
Hedingham Castle looked splendid! A beautiful setting for a summer Wedding.
Taking Guest arrival pictures on the way upto the Castle and making their way into the Castle is nice to capture, which is what we did. Jon, his Best Man and Ushers had a few pictures taken before they entered the Castle. It wasn’t long before Laura and the Bridesmaids arrived.
When it was time the girls made their way along the path to the castle. A lovely Wedding Ceremony followed. Wonderful opportunities for some lovely pictures.
Laura and Jon exited the castle and made their way down the steps to grounds. the sun was everywhere, unfortunately not a lot of shade anywhere. Withe everyone’s help, many thanks, we got on with the requested pictures and this didn’t take very long at all. It was just as well as the sun was at it’s strongest then. Once finished we all made our way to the bridge for the confetti.
Time to end the Hedingham Castle wedding photography section and off to the Reception at the Rivenhall Oaks Golf Club, Witham.
Laura and Jon spent a nice time socialising with their Guests their whilst we took some informal pictures of everyone. It was lovely to catch up with Jacqueline and her family, we have known them for many years and have photographed the children several times. We couldn’t believe the children were adults now! A ride in the golf buggy beckoned for Laura and Jon and we joined them of course to take a couple of pictures.
Speeches were before the Wedding Breakfast. Following the meal Guests enjoyed sitting inside or going outside and sitting at the tables and enjoyed the evening sunshine. Later the evening celebrations started. Laura and Jon’s cutting of their amazing Wedding cake was followed by their First Dance.
During the evening we took Laura and Jon for a short stroll in the evening sunlight. This was the end of our Wedding coverage for Laura and Jon. What a lovely Wedding Day!
What a glorious day for Dona and Gavin’s Fennes Wedding!
Fennes looked beautiful as always. Meeting Dona upstairs in Fennes, Dona, her daughter, sister, Mum and Bridesmaid were very relaxed. Hair and make up preparations were taking place and going very well.
Gavin was getting ready in the Cottage with his Best Men. All was well there too. When the men were ready, time for a few pictures in front of Fennes.
Pictures of Dona followed when she was ready.
Dona and Gavin’s Wedding Ceremony was held in the Pavilion. Lovely moments happened.
Following this everyone went outside. Enjoying the sunshine the Guests socialised and spent a lovely relaxed afternoon. Dona and Gavin wanted a few family group pictures taken which we took with other pictures during the afternoon.
A few together shots of Dona and Gavin on the Bridge and around the grounds took place before the Wedding Breakfast.
After the meal, it was time for the Speeches, nice words from the children. Afterwards time to walk around Fennes in the evening sunshine.
Dona and Gavin’s evening Guests arrived for the evening celebrations. Later Dona and Gavin cut their Wedding cake before their First Dance.
A sunset picture to end our coverage of a wonderful day. Thank you Dona and Gavin for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers. Good to work today with Red Carpet Video again.