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  • 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!

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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. wedding photography fennes 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! Wedding Photographer Essex St Marys BockingThe 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!Wedding Photographer Fennes autumn wedding 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.  Recommended Wedding Photographer Fennes sparkler heart 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!

  • 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

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  • Wedding Photography Fennes for Gemma & Martin

    Wedding Photography Fennes for Gemma & Martin

    Gemma and Martin’s Wedding took place at the wonderful Fennes in the Autumn last year. They chose to have all their Wedding at The Fennes Estate. On the morning of the Wedding it was dry outside, allowing us to take a few pictures of Martin and his Groomsmen. Meanwhile, the girls were upstairs carrying out their final preparations. We had time to take a few Bridal portraits as everything was running on time before Gemma went down the stairs to where her Father was waiting for her.

    Wedding Photography Fennes bride before wedding The Civil Ceremony was held in the Pavilion and once the Guests were seated, and Gemma had entered the room, the Registrars conducted the Ceremony. Unfortunately, the dry day didn’t continue, the rain came, so when the Ceremony had finished Gemma and Martin made their way upto the front of the house and made use of the rooms to socialise.  Keeping the Gold Room free allowed us, a little later on, to get on with taking the requested family pictures. We were able to use the steps outside Fennes for a couple of photos before it was dry enough to go over to the Bridge. The Bridge is a popular feature of Fennes and we do try to get a couple of pictures of the Bride and Groom on there, come what may!Essex Wedding Photographer Fennes classic photography Gemma and Martin were happy for us to take a couple of pictures amongst the leaves. Confetti pictures were taken in the Gold Room later prior to the Wedding Breakfast, as well as a couple of more together pictures.Fennes Recommended Wedding Photographer confetti photoWe had run out of time before the Wedding Breakfast to take the ‘everybody’ shot so after covering the Speeches, so the front of house Co-Ordinator, Lottie, requested Guests make their way to the front of the house. In next to no time we had taken this shot and everyone went back into the house to await the evening celebrations.Recommended Wedding Photographer Essex night time After making sure we had a selection of informal pictures during the evening and after the First Dance it was time to say ‘goodbye’.

  • Engagement Session Rebecca and Michael

    Engagement Session Rebecca and Michael

    We met Rebecca and Michael one Sunday morning at their home in the Autumn last year.  Deciding to take a walk along Surrey Docks on the bank of the Thames and then on to a local park for their pre-wedding pictures. It turned out to be a  lovely morning and the walk was a good idea. The autumn leaves were just starting to colour adding another dimension to the pictures. After taking some pictures we stopped off for a coffee and a chat about their Wedding at Gosfield Hall.

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  • Children and Family Portraits

    Children and Family Portraits

    It was lovely to see Rachel and Dom again for their Children and Family Portraits.  We were their Photographers for their Wedding in 2009 at Woolston Manor Golf Club.  They are now the proud Parents of twin girls, Sophia and Amelia.  We had arranged to meet them early morning in the late Autumn at their house and go for a walk in Epping Forrest.  It was a dry day albeit quite wet under foot! Finding a sheltered place where the girls could just wander about amongst the leaves was not too difficult as Rachel and Dom are surrounded by woods! After a few pictures of Sophia and Amelia on their own, we managed to achieve a few family pictures. On our return to Rachel and Dom’s house the children wanted to play in the garden.  Fine by us! This ended an enjoyable morning!

    Children and Family Portraits in the woods

  • Essex Barn Wedding Photography – Sarah & Rob

    Essex Barn Wedding Photography – The White Hart, Great Yeldham

    The Essex Barn at The White Hart, Great Yeldham – It was a lovely day for the Wedding of Sarah and Rob in October last year. Arriving at Sarah’s Parents’ house on the morning of the Wedding, Sarah’s Father greeted us as Sarah was at the Hairdressers. It wasn’t long before Sarah appeared with her Bridesmaids and her Mum.  Whilst taking pictures of  the details and accessories, the Champagne was opened and sipped for a few minutes before the girls finished their final preparations. Once everybody was ready we took a few pictures before leaving to go to St Peter’s Church, Coggeshall. We met with Rob and his Groomsmen at the gate and took a few pictures there before walking up the path to the Church.  This beautiful Church provides a wonderful backdrop and we made use of it for their pictures outside in the sunshine. Essex Wedding PhotographerSarah arrived a little while later in a Lodges’ coach.  Accompanied by her Bridesmaids, Sarah made her way up the path to the Church. After a few words with the Vicar, Sarah took her Father’s arm and made her entrance into the Church.Wedding Photographer Essex st peters ad vincula coggeshall During the service the local school choir sung for Sarah and Rob and performed very well.  After the service, the Wedding Guests followed Sarah and Rob out of the Church for some requested family pictures. With these achieved, Sarah and Rob then made their way down the path to the gate where they were showered in confetti.  They then left the Church by coach with some of their Guests for the Reception.  Sarah and Rob’s chosen Venue for the Reception was The White Hart, Great Yeldham.  As the Guests arrived they made their way indoors for the Drinks Reception whilst we took a couple of pictures of Sarah and Rob in front of The White Hart. The White Hart Great Yeldham Wedding Photographs This was swiftly followed by a short walk around the grounds for their pictures before Sarah and Rob joined their Guests. We managed to capture some informal moments inside and outside together with some fun Bridal Party pictures.  The Wedding Breakfast was held in the Essex Barn, so once everybody was seated and the Champagne poured, the Speeches started and the meal followed. Although there was not a sunset later, we took a few evening pictures of Sarah and Rob outside. Essex barn night wedding photosThe evening celebrations started with Sarah and Rob’s First Dance together before their Guests joined them on the dance floor. It was nice to see so many people on the dance floor so quickly and putting on a brilliant display! Thank you Mel and Dave for recommending us to Sarah and Rob. A lovely day!

  • Heart Brentwood Wedding Show

    Heart Brentwood Wedding Show

    For the first time in many years we have decided not to exhibit at the Heart Brentwood Wedding Show. Should you be visiting and wish to see some of our work, do call at the Crabbs Barn stand as they are using a display made entirely from our images.

    As recommended suppliers, we were  delighted to co-operate with Crabbs Barn on this project and hope they do very well.

    Heart Brentwood Wedding Show