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  • Gaynes Park Photographer testimonial

    Gaynes Park Photographer testimonial :-

    “our thanks for the most stunning storybook. A story it definitely tells!

    We were both lost for words after collecting it. The drive home was spent reminiscing the day all over again. Both of our parents were also very overwhelmed by their very own matching album.

    Neither of us are photogenic people but from the moment you arrived on the wedding day to minute you left, we both felt extremely comfortable and the memories that you have captured of our day are amazing. Each time we look at them we see another one we missed the last time.

    We will definitely recommend you both to our friends who are getting married in the years to come.

    Huge thanks again for telling our story!!

    With love from Nigel and Colinda – Gaynes Park Barn February 2014″

    Gaynes Park photographer testimonial

    Our original blog post on Colinda and Nigel’s wedding is here.

  • The Fennes Wedding Open Day & Layer Marney Tower Wedding Fayre

    A big ‘thank you’ to all who came to The Fennes and Layer Marney Tower yesterday and for those who booked with us for their Wedding Photography.

  • Wedding Fayres! Layer Marney Tower & The Fennes – Sunday 19th October 2014 – 11am-4pm

    We are looking forward to exhibiting our Wedding Photography at Layer Marney Tower and The Fennes  this Sunday 19 October 2014.  We look forward to seeing you no appointment required. Come and see how we can help make your day special, whether it is at one of these venues or somewhere else.

  • Baby & Family Photos

    Family Photos

    Ian and Lucy asked us to take some Family Photos of the two of them with their daughter.  Alice certainly enjoyed being in the limelight, allowing us to capture some nice images.whose Wedding we photographed Lucy and Ian’s wedding at Prested Hall, in 2010

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  • Great Hallingbury Manor Wedding Photography for Michelle & Chris

    Great Hallingbury Manor Wedding Photography for Michelle & Chris – Michelle and Chris chose the contemporary Great Hallingbury Manor, Bishops Stortford, for their Wedding.  Our first port of call when we arrived was where the girls were getting ready in The Bridal Suite. Excitement, laughter, fun, was evident when we saw them with all preparations going well. Wedding Dress photos Great HallingburyI stayed with the girls whilst David went off to find the guys, as they arrived.  Chris had a few pictures taken with his Watch in front of their Fire Engine, and then some with his Best Men and Ushers.  Leaving them to carry out their duties, David then returned to the girls. wedding with fire engine Michelle and her Bridesmaids were applying the final touches to their preparations and it wasn’t long before we could take a few formal pictures and a couple of bridal portraits of Michelle.  With the Guests seated for the Civil Ceremony, it was soon time for Michelle to make the short walk to the Ceremony room, which overlooked the lake. wedding ceremony great hallingbury manor The members of Chris’ Watch provided a Guard of Honour as Michelle and Chris went outside into the sunshine.  As their Guests followed them, Michelle and Chris then had a few minutes to spend with them before they were showered in confetti.   Some family pictures followed and as time was short we went straight into some fun pictures.fun wedding photos Essex Some great natural moments! Giving Michelle and Chris a short breather before a few of their together pictures was the right call as just before the ‘everybody’ shot, and the Wedding Breakfast we took some nice pictures of the two of them.  After the Wedding Breakfast, the Speeches began.  An unexpected heavy downpour occurred fortunately whilst the Speeches were going on and luckily by the time they finished so had the rain. natural wedding photography Herts and EssexWith the ground drier, we took Michelle and Chris over to the lake for a few pictures.  As their Evening Guests arrived, and enjoyed the warm evening air, as the sun went down, Michelle and Chris ended up with some nice evening pictures. sunset wedding photos Essex Their First Dance was a surprise to the Guests except the Bridal Party.  Michelle and Chris started off by themselves for a very very short amount of time then were joined by the Bridal Party for an incredible routine.  Well done to all of them!  After taking a few pictures of their Evening Guests, it was time for us to go. A long but such a rewarding day!

  • Wedding Photography The Lawn, Rochford for Vicky and Lee

    Wedding Photography The Lawn – Vicky and Lee chose the The Lawn, Rochford, Essex which was a lovely venue for their summer Wedding. On our arrival we made our way upstairs to the Brides Room where there was much excitement. Whilst the girls were getting ready, Lee, the Best Man and the Ushers had arrived, so it was off downstairs to meet them and take a few pictures of them all.

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    With the girls ready we took their photographs before Vicky’s dad entered the room. Some lovely joyous moments were captured, followed by some more as Amelia, the Flowergirl and George the Pageboy saw Vicky.

    Wedding Photographer EssexAfter a few photos of Vicky it was time for her to see the Registrars.  Vicky then took her father’s arm and went down the stairs to the Ceremony.

    Vintage wedding setting

    Afterwards the happy couple led their Guests outside for the Drinks Reception. The weather was on our side, dry, but overcast, so we were able to get on with the requested group pictures outside.  After making sure Vicky and Lee had some time to relax and enjoy some of the afternoon with their Guests, we took a few fun shots of the Bridal Party. This was followed by taking Vicky and Lee for a short walk in the grounds for their together shots with the sun making an appearance.

    Essex Wedding PhotographerEssex Wedding photographerThe Wedding Breakfast took place in The Orangery and was followed by coverage of the Speeches.  Finding a little time before the arrival of their evening Guests, we took Vicky and Lee for a few more pictures around The Lawn. Whilst the superb Band www.thelowdownband.com were finishing setting up we took some informal pictures of couples and evening Guests. Soon it was time for Vicky and Lee to cut their Wedding Cake and take to the floor for their First Dance.  A little while later it was time for us to say goodbye after a lovely day. It was nice to see Lee’s Parents, Lanna and Dave together with Lee’s brother, Glenn and his wife Kate, whose Wedding we photographed in at Newland Hall, Chelmsford, in 2009. Great also to see many familiar faces too numerous to list!

  • Prested Hall Wedding Fair

    Prested Hall Wedding Fair

    Thank you to Rachel and the team at Prested Hall for their hard work in putting on a successful Wedding Fair today.  We met some nice people and look forward to seeing some of them again.

  • Prested Hall Wedding Fair – Sunday 12th October 2014 – 12-4pm

    David and I are looking forward to attending the Prested Hall Wedding Fair in Feering this Sunday.  Come and have a look at our various sample Albums and have a chat with us as well as visiting this lovely Wedding Venue and meet with other Suppliers.

  • Tyttenhanger Park wedding photography testimonial

    Tyttenhanger Park wedding photography testimonial!

    “We love the wedding album! Its really lovely.”

    “Many thanks again. The photos are beautiful and you were very professional on the day. We are very very happy with our choice of photographers and we would have no hesitation in recommending you. 5* service.

    Bridget and Chris”

    Tyttenhanger Park wedding photography

  • Joe Fryd – Singer

    Joe Fryd – Singer

    We met Joe at a Layer Marney Tower wedding recently, and he put on a great show for the wedding guests and was a really interesting person to talk to.

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