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  • Wedding Testimonial Prested Hall

    Wedding Testimonial Prested Hall

    Carrie and Daniel were married at Prested Hall in the summer (blog post to come!) and we were delighted to  be part of their special day and take their Wedding Photographs. Carrie and Daniel gave us this Testimonial.

    Dear David & Sandra

    Thank you both so much for our gorgeous wedding photos. We had a lovely day and we couldn’t be happier with the memories you captured.

    It has been so lovely to get to know you both over the last couple of years we hope to bump into you in years to come.

    Thank you both for all your help & support leading up to during the wedding day.

    Take care.

    Love Carrie & Daniel

    xxx

    Wedding Testimonial Prested Hall

  • Family Portrait Photos – Gemma & Dan

    Family Portrait Photos for Gemma & Dan

    It was nice to see Gemma and Dan again back in early summer, just over a year since they were married at The Fennes Estate. Gemma and Dan now have a baby son, called Caleb, and they wanted a few pictures of him. Caleb, being only a couple of weeks old was really good.  Whilst we were there we took the opportunity of taking a few pictures of all the family.

    Family Portrait Photos

  • Woodhall Manor Wedding Photography – Natalie & Shane

    Woodhall Manor Wedding Photography

    It was nice to be back for more Woodhall Manor wedding photography in Woodbridge, Suffolk. This time for the Wedding of Natalie and Shane. This beautiful country Mansion looked a picture in the sunshine as we arrived and it was going to be a hot day.  Natalie was getting ready inside the Manor so first of all we went off to meet with her. Make-up and hair were well underway and other preparations were going well. Shane was getting ready in the Cottage with his Groomsmen and once they were ready we took a few pictures. The Bridesmaids were first to put their dresses on, the chosen colour complimenting the weather! Natalie followed soon after and looked lovely. After taking a few pictures it was time for the Civil Ceremony outside. Taking her Father’s arm Natalie followed the Bridesmaids towards the Dovecote in the walled garden where the Ceremony was taking place.

    Woodhall Manor Wedding Photography Following the Ceremony Natalie and Shane mingled with their Guests during the Drinks reception in the superb grounds. Later we got on with the requested family pictures and then with confetti and fun Bridal Party pictures.Wedding Photographer Woodhall Manor Natalie and Shane’s timings for their Wedding Day were good, allowing time for other pictures as well as having time to spend with their Guests.Woodhall Manor Wedding Photographer Later the Wedding Breakfast took place in the Banqueting Suite, followed by the Speeches. Before the start of the evening entertainment Guests spent time outside around the wonderful grounds of Woodhall Manor in the evening sunshine. Making the most of the evening as well, we took a few more pictures of Natalie and Shane. Woodhall Manor PhotographerCutting of Natalie and Shane’s Wedding cake preceded their First Dance together a little later on. Thank you Natalie and Shane for letting us be a part of your Wedding Day.

  • Prested Hall Wedding Fair Sunday 25 September 2016

    Prested Hall Wedding Fair Sunday 25 September 2016

    Prested Hall Wedding Fair Sunday 25th September is open 12-4pm. Come along and view this splendid Wedding Venue, just off the A12 at Feering.  The Wedding Team will be on hand to show you around and ask questions. We will be exhibiting along with various other suppliers.  We will be in the Library with our display of Wedding Photography, including complete Wedding Albums of Prested Hall and other Wedding Venues. Come and have a relaxed chat about your wedding plans and see if what we do fits with your plans for your big day.

    Prested Hall Wedding Fair Sunday 25 September 2016

  • Engagement photo shoot – Nicky and Phil

    Engagement photo shoot – Nicky and Phil

    Nicky and Phil came to see us one evening recently for their Engagement photo shoot and pre-wedding meeting. After chatting about their forthcoming Wedding at  Boreham House, we went  out  to take a few pictures of them. The wild flowers were out along Witham’s River Walk and they made a great setting – we were very careful not to flatten the flowers!

    Engagement photo shoot  Essex

  • Wedding Photographer Fennes for Lindsay & Dane

    Wedding Photographer Fennes

    It was a lovely day when we arrived at Fennes for Lindsay and Dane’s Wedding. On arriving at Fennes, we just followed the sound of chatter and laughter which was happening in the Bridal Room. Preparations were going well especially with lots of Bridesmaids and a Flowergirl. Leaving the girls for a few minutes to carry on we went into Fennes Suite where we took pictures of the Lindsay’s Wedding Dress and accessories. Dane was making his final preparations at Fennes with his Ushers and Groomsmen.Recommended Wedding Photographer Fennes When Dane was ready, looking very dapper, together with his Best Man, Ushers and Groomsmen, they had a few pictures taken in front of the house. Lindsay wanted to go for a ride with her Father in the Horse and Carriage before the Ceremony, so hats off to all the girls, they were all ready on time for that and we were able to take some pictures beforehand. Fennes Recommended Wedding PhotographerReturning from their ride, Lindsay then met with the Registrars before re-joining her Father and they walked through Fennes to the Pavilion. After the finish of the Ceremony, Lindsay and Dane went for a ride in the Horse and Carriage whilst their Guests socialised in the Drinks Reception.  Whilst waiting for them to return, we took some relaxed pictures of the Guests.Fennes Recommended Wedding Photographer Once Lindsay and Dane returned and they had time to mingle with their Guests we got on with the requested family pictures. Having a little time before the Wedding Breakfast we managed to squeeze in some fun pictures of the Bridal Party, together pictures of Lindsay and Dane, finishing with confetti pictures. The Speeches followed the Wedding Breakfast which we covered and later during the evening Reception we took a couple of pictures of Lindsay and Dane around Fennes.Fennes Wedding Photographer Later, their Guests enjoyed Lindsay and Dane’s rehearsed First Dance and we left them to continue to the party afterwards. Thank you to Sharyn and everyone at Fennes for looking after us.

  • Newborn Baby Photography Essex

    Newborn Baby Photography Essex

    Deborah and Nick were married at Crabbs Barn in 2014 and we saw them again at a Wedding we photographed earlier this year. Deborah and Nick got in touch with us recently to take some pictures of their newborn son, Edward and a couple of them as a family. We were delighted to do so and a few days after Edward was born we visited them to take some pictures. Edward was so good, we had a lovely time resulting in some nice pictures.
    Newborn Baby Photography Essex

  • Fennes Wedding Photography for Natalie & Craig

    Fennes Wedding Photography for Natalie & Craig

    The wonderful Fennes was the choice of Wedding Venue for Natalie and Craig’s Wedding. An outside Ceremony was what Natalie and Craig were wishing for, so it was fingers crossed the weather would hold. Natalie was getting ready upstairs with the help of her Bridesmaids, so first of all we went to see them. Craig was getting ready in the Bridal Cottage with his son Max, and when they were in the final stages of getting ready we were there to take the pictures. Prior to Natalie and Craig’s Wedding Day, Natalie had dislocated her Collar bone so she was trying not to use her arm very much! Once the men were ready they had a few pictures taken outside Fennes before they went about their duties.

    Recommended Wedding Photographers FennesNatalie and the girls were now ready and after her Stepdad saw her for the first look we took a few pictures of them all before it was time for Natalie to see the Registrars.  So far the weather was staying fine, maybe a little cooler that recently but nothing to stop the outdoor Ceremony. The Guests were seated and with everyone in place it was time for Natalie to walk the short distance to the Gazebo. Natalie and Craig’s dog led the way, carrying the rings! The rain stayed away, just!Fennes Recommended Wedding Photographer After the Ceremony the Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception with some going inside and others staying outside eating ice cream! Later we got on with taking the requested family group pictures followed by a few pictures of Natalie and Craig around the grounds. Natalie wanted to be held up for a picture, the men and Max did this very  carefully! Wedding Photographer FennesThe Wedding Breakfast was held in the Pavilion, followed by the Speeches. After the Speeches there was a little time before the start of the evening celebrations for a few relaxed pictures of Natalie and Craig in the Gold Room and Red Room at the front of the House. The cutting of the cake followed and then Natalie and Craig took to the dance floor for their First Dance.  Our day ended with an evening pictures of Natalie and Craig on the Bridge. A lovely day! Fennes Recommended Wedding PhotographerThank you to Sue and all at Fennes for looking after us.

  • Orsett Hall Wedding Photography for Collette & Tim

    Orsett Hall Wedding Photography for Collette & Tim

    It has been some time since we provided Wedding Photography at Orsett Hall, so it was nice to be back to photograph the Wedding of Collette and Tim.  Our day started at Collette’s Parents’ house where the girls were getting ready.  On arrival the girls were chilled, chatting, drinking champagne, whilst getting ready.  It was nice to see again Carla Brooks who was doing the make-up on the day. David was at Orsett Hall where the men were getting ready and to capture their final preparations. After taking pictures of Collette’s dress and accessories in between taking pictures of what was happening, it was soon time for everybody to get dressed.Wedding Photographer EssexCollette looked lovely in her Wedding Dress and the girls looked a picture in their dresses.The weather was fine, dry and bright so into the garden we went for a few pictures. We then made our way to St Mary’s Church, North Stifford,  which was where Collette and Tim chose to be married. We managed to get a few pictures of Tim, his Best Man and Ushers in between them carrying out their various duties before the service.Essex Church Wedding Photographer Collette arrived shortly afterwards and with everybody seated in the Church with the Bridesmaids leading the way, followed by Collette and her Father, they went down the church path into the Church. After the exchange of vows and wedding rings,  it was time for the signing of the Register.  Once Collette and Tim signed the Register of their marriage, the Vicar produced the Register which Collette’s parents, Ann and Phil signed when they got married in the Church many years ago. A lovely moment! Essex Wedding Photographer After the service everyone went outside into the Churchyard for some requested group pictures. Collette and Tim were then showered with confetti before they left the Church to go to the Reception. Whilst the Guests were still arriving at Orsett Hall we took Collette and Tim off for a few minutes around the grounds for their pictures before they socialised with their Guests during the Drinks Reception. Orsett Hall Wedding PhotographyDuring this time we took some informal pictures and some fun bridal pictures. Just before the Wedding  Breakfast the Toastmaster showed the way of performing ‘Sabrage’ which is taking the top off the Champagne bottle with a Saber. Tim’s turn to perform this! Accomplished! Wedding Photographer Orsett HallWith everybody seated for the Wedding Breakfast, the Speeches were delivered before the meal. Well done to Adam, the Best Man, a brilliant Speech!  At the end of the Wedding Breakfast, a surprise for the Guests! The appearance of the Singing Waiters! As always they provide great entertainment. Everybody later left the room and went outside for the room to be set up for the evening celebrations. It was a beautiful evening and after Collette and Tim had time to talk to their Guests, sunset beckoned, so off we went! Returning a few minutes later it was time for their First Dance.Orsett Hall Wedding Photographers A little while later we left them to continue their celebrations.  Thank you Collette and Tim for letting us be your Wedding Photographers and be  part of your special day, a truly memorable day spent with a wonderful couple!

  • A Honeymoon Thank You

    A Honeymoon Thank You

    Here is a really nice message we received from one of our Bride’s whilst on Honeymoon . Yes the pictures were waiting for her when she got home!

    Hi David & Sandra,

    I hope this email finds you well.

    Firstly, Thank You so so much for the work you did at the wedding you made it such a pleasure and we didn’t feel like we had you there, you made the whole process very enjoyable.

    We cannot wait to see our photographs. so as requested, we fly home from Mexico on Tuesday evening, landing at 10.30 on Wednesday morning.

    We are so looking forward to seeing the photos you captured of our special day!

    many thanks
    lyndsay