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Professional Wedding Photography Training

Professional Wedding Photography Training

As a Master Craftsman and a Craftsman of theGuild of Photographers, we were delighted to be invited to provide basic wedding photography training to a group of Guild Members at The Upper House, Stoke on Trent. Day one was was business training by Guild Director Steve Thirsk. We took over for day two. We worked through a whole wedding day showing the basics of posing, lighting and how to run a wedding day.

Each delegate had the opportunity to work with the couple in a range of ‘real wedding’ locations and situations that could occur on a live wedding!

A quote from one delegate:-

“I especially liked the way you made us adapt to different situations, ie lighting, space, surroundings etc. and the finer details, it opened my eyes, it really made me think. As a wedding photography newbie, it helped me more than you will ever know. ”

April 11, 2017
Outdoor Engagement session for Amy & Tom

Outdoor Engagement session for Amy & Tom

Last year in the Autumn we met with Amy and Tom for an outdoor Engagement session at Danbury Lakes. This is one of one of the nicest places to take an outdoor Engagement session particularly with the Autumn colours! Meeting here and taking some pictures of Amy and Tom meant a great deal to them as it holds very special memories for them. We had a nice walk taking relaxed pictures as we went and talked about their forthcoming Wedding at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer in the Spring this year.

April 10, 2017
Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Nicola and Robert

Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Nicola and Robert

Prested Hall was the chosen Wedding Venue for Nicola and Rob’s Wedding. Arriving at Prested Hall we went upstairs to see Nicola. It was nice and relaxed up there with Nicola having the finishing touches applied to her hair and make-up. Robert was downstairs and once he was ready we took a few pictures of him, and a a couple of pictures with his Parents, Brother and Nephews. Robert then went off to join his Guests. Once Nicola was ready, her Father came into the room and saw her before we got on with a few pictures. It was soon time for the Wedding Ceremony. This was going to take place in the Garden Room once the Guests were seated. The children led the way. Keiran and Issac were the Ringbearers and theywere followed into the room by Ellie the Flowergirl. After that Nicola taking her Father’s arm made her entrance. Some lovely moments. After the Ceremony everybody socialised in the Lounge area for a little while, where we were able to capture some informal pictures. A little while later as it was dry and fine day, everyone went outside for a group picture followed by a few requested family pictures. Leaving the Guests for a few minutes we took Robert and Nicola for a few pictures around the grounds of Prested Hall. Not keeping them too long, we managed to take some nice pictures on and over the bridge. This was late Autumn and the light was going fast. Later, finishing off with a picture as the sun was going down was an added bonus. Returning we took a few more requested pictures before we took Nicola and Robert into the Orangery to take a picture of them with their Wedding Cake. It was then time for the Wedding Breakfast. Once everyone had taken their seats we took table shots. Our coverage of Nicola and Robert’s Wedding finished once the meal was served. Congratulations Nicola and Robert, it was a lovely Wedding and we wish you all the best.

April 9, 2017
Danbury Lakes Portraits

Danbury Lakes Portraits

Louise made contact with us in the Autumn last year enquiring about some family portraits. Louise and other members of her family wanted some pictures taken in an outside environment for Mum’s Birthday. Danbury Lakes was the choice of venue and a lovely one to pick. We all had our fingers crossed for the day! As we left home to go to Danbury Lakes it was raining but a few miles down the road, sunshine! The afternoon turned out to be one of the best! The weather was fine, we walked around the Lakes stopping every now and then to take a selection of different pictures. It all worked well! It was lovely to hear from Louise again, we photographed her Wedding to Kevin in 2005 at Three Rivers Golf and Country Club and then photographed them with their daughter a few years later. It was also nice to see Kelly and Daniel again as we photographed their Wedding in 2011 at Stock Brook Manor.

April 8, 2017
Barn Brasserie Wedding Photography for Susannah & Keane

Barn Brasserie Wedding Photography for Susannah & Keane

Before the Wedding of Susannah and Keane at The Barn Brasserie, Great Tey, we visited The Crowne Plaza, Colchester. Susannah was getting ready there, everybody was relaxed and preparations were going well. Capturing a flavour of the day’s happenings was our aim. Emily, Susannah’s daughter and the Flowergirls, Ruby and Susie were soon ready and we were able to take a few pictures of them in the adjoining room. Susannah was ready shortly after and following a couple of photos we left them to make our way to The Barn at Great Tey. We met with Keane and his Brother, Damien and took their pictures outside before the Guests arrived. This Autumn day went very well with the colours Susannah and Keane chose for their Wedding. Whilst waiting for Susannah to arrived we took a few Guest arrival pictures. The rain started just as Susannah arrived so under the shelter of umbrellas she was quickly ushered into the room to see the Registrars. We had a few minutes afterwards to get a couple of Bridal portraits. The Civil Ceremony took place in the Barn and once everybody was seated, Susannah made her way in escorted by Emily. Following the Ceremony, Susannah and Keane greeted their Guests and enjoyed the Drinks Reception and Canapés. As the weather was not playing ball we had to take the requested family group pictures inside. Fortunately, these Group pictures were not too big so we found space in the bar to do these. Later Susannah and Keane were quite happy to go outside for a few pictures of them. It was a warm day and the rain was on and off, we decided to chance it! It worked well, happy with a few pictures we returned to the Guests. An ‘everybody’ picture was wanted which we managed to do inside with the aid of our lighting kit. Soon it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. The meal was superb! Coverage of the Speeches followed the meal. Susannah and Keane’s Evening Guests then arrived. As the rain had stopped Susannah and Keane had a couple of evening pictures taken outside including them being covered with rose petals. After cutting their Wedding Cake, Susannah and Keane had their First Dance. A little later we left them to continue the evening celebrations. A great couple and a lovely day!

April 7, 2017
Highwoods Country Park family pictures

Highwoods Country Park family pictures

We met Christina and Paul one afternoon in Highwoods Country Park, Colchester. This was for their pre-wedding photo session but also including their sons. When children are involved it is always good to meet them ahead of the big day as well as the happy couple! Highwoods Country Park is good for any type of outdoor pictures with places to walk, sit and lean. We walked and talked about the wedding for a little while before taking a few pictures. Christina and Paul’s Wedding is at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer.

April 5, 2017
Houchins Barn Wedding Engagement shoot

Houchins Barn Wedding Engagement shoot

Rachel and Daniel had arranged to meet with us again one morning before their winter Wedding in December last year at Houchins. After a coffee and a chat about the details of their Wedding we went off to take a few pictures of them. Not having photographed at Houchins Wedding Venue before we were thoroughly looking forward to their Wedding.

April 3, 2017
Fennes Wedding Photographers for Jodie & Oliver

Fennes Wedding Photographers for Jodie & Oliver

Jodie and Oliver chose the superb Fennes as the Wedding Venue to host their Civil Ceremony and Reception in the Autumn last year. The Bridal Room at Fennes was busy with final preparations taking place when we got there. Jodie’s Wedding Dress and shoes etc, were moved moved to the Fennes Suite for us to photograph them. Oliver and his Groomsmen were ready for their pictures. The weather was good, dry and bright, so there were several places for their pictures outside away from the girls. Once these were taken David who then rejoined the girls. Once Jodie was dressed, her Father came upstairs to see her before we got on with taking a few pictures. After these pictures, it was time for everyone to make their way downstairs. The Pavilion looked lovely, the set up for Jodie and Oliver’s Wedding was the other way today. After seeing the Registrars it was time for the Ceremony. Jodie and her Father followed the Bridesmaids into the Pavilion. After the Ceremony everyone went outside for the Drinks Reception. Deciding to get on with the requested family pictures so they were then out the way worked well.We were able to capture plenty of moments during the afternoon as they all enjoyed the Reception. Later on we took some fun Bridal party pictures and had a short time before the Wedding Breakfast to go with Jodie and Oliver around Fennes for their pictures. The Pavilion had been turned around for the Wedding Breakfast and this happened shortly afterwards. After the Speeches we took Jodie and Oliver for a little while for some evening pictures inside and outside of Fennes. Jodie and Oliver cut their Wedding Cake and then took to the dance floor for their First Dance. It was later that we left them to continue the evening celebrations and party. A wonderful Fennes Wedding!

March 31, 2017
Outdoor family photos

Outdoor family photos

In the Autumn last year we photographed Chloe, Simon and Jayden. They had purchased a gift voucher from us and now wanted some outdoor family photos. Chloe and Simon wanted some pictures of Jayden on his own as it was his Birthday. We located a suitable wooded area not far from where they live in Braintree so we went there to take the pictures. What a good choice! It was early morning, no-one around, a dry day and leaves galore! A lovely family and some nice pictures.

March 30, 2017
PR Photography Essex

PR Photography Essex

Some of the other work we get involved in is PR photography, mostly local, occasionally other areas in South-East England. This was a job for a Construction Company who are promoting to enlist Apprentices. Joel has been through the system and was selected to be the role model. The site was the old Warley Hospital which has now been redeveloped into high quality apartments and houses. The brief was to incorporate the subject with the beautiful buildings both in his PPE site clothing and business suit.

March 29, 2017