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Christmas Wedding Photography Fennes for Beth & Lee

Christmas Wedding Photography Fennes for Beth & Lee

A Christmas Wedding at Fennes! Beth and Lee chose the popular Wedding Venue The Fennes Estate for their Wedding. Arriving at Fennes, meeting with the girls was our first job. David then went off to find the guys who were in the cottages making their final preparations. Beth and the girls were having a great time upstairs in the changing rooms, having their hair and make-up done. Once Lee and the men were ready, looking splendid in their RAF uniforms, they made their way over to the house. After taking a few portraits of Lee and a few pictures of them all Lee and his Groomsmen went into the house as the Guests were starting to arrive. By this time the girls were in the final stages of getting ready and once Beth’s Mother was ready, she assisted Beth to get dressed. Beth looked lovely!

Taking a few pictures of Beth, her Bridesmaids and Flowergirls, Beth then went down the stairs to where her Father was. The Bridesmaids led the way into the Pavilion for the Civil Ceremony. After the Ceremony everybody went to the front of Fennes for the Drinks Reception. Beth and Lee socialised with their Guests for a little while before it was time to get on with the pictures. It was not raining so for the requested family pictures we went outside for a short while before doing a few more inside. As these were taking place everyone enjoyed the mulled wine and mincepies. Later on, after Beth had changed her footwear, we took Beth and Lee for a few minutes over to the bridge for their pictures. Guests threw confetti over Beth and Lee when we returned before it was time for the Receiving Line. The Wedding Breakfast was held in the Pavilion with the Speeches following. The best Man’s speech was extremely well planned! There was time afterwards for a few relaxed pictures of Beth and Lee before the cake cutting. Surprising their Guests with the light up letters on the dance floor Beth and Lee took to the floor for their First Dance. After capturing a flavour of the evening celebrations we said our goodbyes. Thanks to Sharon and all the staff at Fennes.

March 22, 2016
Newborn Family Portraits

Newborn Family Portraits

Rebecca and James were married at Layer Marney Tower in 2014, so it was nice to see them again in December last year. They wanted us to photograph their baby daughter, Chloe, who was only a few days old. Taking a variety of pictures including some family pictures they ended up with some nice memories of those early days with a newborn. As usual for Newborn Family Portraits we visited the family in their own home, which makes life so much easier for the parents. As is obvious from the pictures we don’t need very much room for these.

March 21, 2016
New Born Baby Portraits

New Born Baby Portraits

Emma and David were married at Gosfield Hall in 2014, so we were delighted that Emma and David got in touch with us back in December last year. They wanted us to make New Born Baby Portraits their son Luca and take a couple of family pictures at the same time. After finding a convenient time for them and us we arranged to go to their home. Having time to wait until Luca had a feed and was happier to have some pictures taken was fine by us. We had a nice time and ended up with some nice results.

March 20, 2016
Fun Family Portraits Essex

Fun Family Portraits Essex

As always it was nice to meet up with Sam and Neil and their two children, William and Freddy as we regularly do, this time before Christmas. We do have a fun time and this time was no exception. One of the requests was for pictures for their christmas cards.

March 19, 2016
Benton Hall Golf Captains

Benton Hall Golf Captains

Once again it was nice to be asked to photograph Benton Hall Men’s Golf Captain and Benton Hall Lady’s Golf Captain at the end of last year. This time we took the portraits of Dave Claxton and Sara Hodges.

March 17, 2016
Farm Portraits

Farm Portraits

It was nice to see Alexandra again, this time with Joseph, Alexandra and Joseph’s son, together with their niece and nephew. We photographed Alexandra and Joe’s Wedding at Whittlebury Hall in 2011. Alexandra and Joseph wanted a few pictures of the children for a christmas present for their Grandad. The request was for the pictures to be with the pets at Old Mac Donald’s Farm, which the family own. Luck was on our side weather wise on the morning when we met them. All we had to rely on was the children and the pets playing ball! Trying to get children smiling and pets staying still was an interesting challenge – but it worked!

March 16, 2016
Fennes Open Day Sunday 13 March 2016

Fennes Open Day Sunday 13 March 2016

Another chance to see our work on display will be at Fennes on Sunday 13 March 2016, 11.0am-3.0pm. As well as some of our other sample books, we will have a new sample Storybook album from the wedding of Hannah and Chris back in November last year. Beautiful atmospheric autumn pictures at St Mary’s Bocking and Fennes – pictures you just can not get on a Race Course! Come and see what we can do at all times of the year at this top Essex wedding venue.

March 11, 2016
Emergency Wedding Cover

Emergency Wedding Cover

Emergency Wedding Cover was provided by us for the wedding of Suzanne and Roy. At 1.40pm we were happily going about our tasks in the office and home, when Sue Nightingale from Fennes called. The wedding photographer due at Fennes had sent the Bride an email just ONE hour prior to the ceremony saying she was not going to attend!! At 2.20pm Sandra and I started photographing the wedding of Suzanne and Roy, even though we did not know their names at this stage. The Registrars had kindly delayed the Ceremony to give us time to arrive. When we had finished the photographs, we spoke briefly with the couple to find who had let them down. They had booked their original photographer on Groupon without meeting her! They had had trouble contacting her which had unfortunatly not rung the alarm bells. Sadly the world seems full of so called photographers, who are very unprofessional and Brides will continue to book them just thinking about a great price and not what they REALLY get for it. Please do check that your chosen photographer has: some level of PROFESSIONAL wedding photography experience; insurance; back-up equipment; professional qualifications; a physical address as well as a website and somebody to call on in an emergency. A wedding can not be rescheduled or photographed at a later date so be aware the sort of risks you may take by trying to save a few pounds. Maybe not our most creative wedding photography ever but it fulfilled the simple requirements that Suzanne and Roy requested. Not every couple gets as luck as Suzanne and Roy.

March 11, 2016
Wedding Photographs Fennes – Hannah & Chris

Wedding Photographs Fennes

Hannah and Chris chose the wonderful Wedding Venue Fennes for their Wedding in November last year. Making our way to The Fennes Estate the fog was beginning to lift and we had our fingers crossed it would continue! Hannah, her Bridesmaids and Parents were getting ready at Fennes and when we arrived all preparations were running smoothly. There was a lovely relaxed feel to the day and when everyone was ready we went into the Gold Room. After a few pictures we left to go to St Mary’s Church, Bocking for the church service. We met with Chris, his Best Man and Ushers and found a little time to take some pictures of them before they resumed their duties. It wasn’t long before Hannah arrived and escorted by her Father and Bridesmaids, she made her way up the path to the church. Perfect time for the sun to come out. After the church service everybody made their way outside for a few requested pictures. We only took a few pictures outside the door as the sun was now proving to be a menace! The Guests then made their way back down the path to the gate and waited for Hannah and Chris to throw confetti over them. We made our way back to Fennes with Hannah and Chris, but ahead of the Guests. With the splendid Autumn colours around we wanted to take Hannah and Chris for a few minutes for their pictures on the bridge and around the grounds. It worked wonderfully well! Hannah and Chris then joined the Wedding Guests for the Drinks Reception. Some fun Bridal Party pictures were taken a little later on in between taking a few informal images of the Guests. As we were outside the mist started to come down and added an extra feel to the day. The Wedding Breakfast took place in the Pavilion and this was followed by the Speeches. Liking the Speeches as we do we were happy to be spoilt for choice with pictures. Later, waiting for the Evening Guests to arrive and the evening celebrations to start, we took a few evening pictures of Hannah and Chris. Coverage of the First Dance was followed by some sparkler shots before it was time for us to leave. Hannah and Chris, you are a lovely couple and were great to work with, a thoroughly enjoyable day!

March 8, 2016
Crabbs Barn Photography Testimonial

Crabbs Barn Photography Testimonial

Hi David and Sandra,

We received our beautiful photos yesterday. Thank you so much, they are absolutely fantastic! We are really pleased with them and can’t wait to share them with our friends and family. To capture an unwell, over tired Alfie smiling in several photos was nothing short of a miracle!
You were great on the day: professional, friendly and helped to make our wedding flow beautifully!
Thanks once again.
Sarah and Paul xx

All we can add to that is what a lovely couple to work with on a chilly February night!!

Thank you to Sarah & Paul for this Crabbs Barn Photography Testimonial

March 1, 2016