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  • Baby Pictures

    It was lovely to see Jo and Alex again, the last time we saw them was on their Wedding Day at The Fennes Estate, Bocking, in 2009.   Jo and Alex wanted some baby pictures of their daughter, Emily, and we more than happy to oblige.  Emily was brilliant and we are looking forward to taking some more pictures of her in the coming months.baby pictures

  • Wedding Photography at The Bull Hotel, Long Melford

    Carley and Brian’s Wedding had been a long time in the planning so it was nice finally for the day to be here.  First of all we went to Carley and Brian’s house, where Carley, her Parents and Bridesmaids, Flowergirls and Pageboy were all getting ready. The colour scheme Carley and Brian had chosen was fabulous together with all the details.  After taking the accessory shots and when everybody was ready we took a few portraits.  Following this we left to go the St Peter & St Paul Church, Foxearth, where we met Brian, his Best Man and Ushers.  The rain was in the air but we managed to take a few pictures of the men and a few more as they walked up to the Church.  Carley arrived soon after and it was time for the Church Service.  The rain had not quite stopped by the end of the service so we took the first few pictures in the church.  Luckily, we managed to do the family pictures outside as well as some fun pictures before it started to spot with rain again.  Arriving at The Bull Hotel, Long Melford, it was decided to get as many outside pictures as possible before the threatened weather interrupted us!  Carly and Brian were brilliant, together with the Bridal Party and we achieved some lovely shots.  Finishing our last picture outside, the heavens opened and that was that!   Capturing relaxed, informal pictures of the Wedding Guests in the various areas of the Hotel recorded the rest of the afternoon Reception.  Following the Wedding Breakfast we covered the Speeches and then took some evening couple pictures before the First Dance. Carly and Brian wanted a few Sparkler shots which we were able to do before leaving them to continue their evening celebrations.  It was nice to see Charlotte and Rob again as we did their Wedding Photography at The Fennes Estate, Bocking in 2010, and to thank them for recommending us. The-Bull-Hotel-01 The-Bull-04The Bull HotelWedding photo at The Bull Hotel, SuffolkBull Hotel, Long Melford, wedding photo

  • Wedding photography exhibitions at Fennes & Smetham Barn – Thank you

    A massive ‘thank you’ to everybody who looked at our wedding photography at  Fennes Wedding Open Day and Smeetham Barn Wedding Fayre.  Both David and I met some lovely people, had plenty of conversations and hopefully we will see some of you again soon.

  • Wedding Fayres at Fennes and Smeetham Hall Barn

    Sunday 19 Jan finds us exhibiting at The Fennes and Smeetham Hall Barn Wedding Fayres.

    Come and have an informal chat to Sandra (Fennes) or myself (Smeetham) regarding your wedding photography and how we use our experience to ensure you have a great memory of your day!

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  • Wedding Photography at Crondon Park, Stock – Beth & Jonathan

    Beth and Jonathan’s Wedding was on an extremely hot day, so when we arrived at their house going inside to take a few photographs was a welcome relief! It was nice to see Sarah (Hairdresser) again and to thank her for recommending us to Beth and Jonathan after we photographed her Wedding at Prested Hall, Feering, in 2010. Joshua and Isobel, Beth and Jonathan’s son and daughter, along with their cousins were the Pageboys and Flowergirls, so there was a lot going on!  Once everybody was ready, we took a few pictures in the garden before departing for the Church.  All Saints Church, Stock, was the Church Beth and Jonathan had chosen to be married in and it was surprisingly, the first time we had photographed there.  With Wedding Guests arriving we managed to take a few pictures of Jonathan and his Groomsmen outside the church.  Beth arrived a little while later with the Pageboys and Flowergirls who we photographed as they walked along the path to the Church door.  Isobel decided that she didn’t want to walk into the Church with the others but as she had met me at the pre-wedding pictures, she was happy for me carry her in. After the Church service Beth and Jonathan greeted their Guests in the sunshine before a few family group pictures.  Crondon Park was the Reception Venue and as the Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception and the children enjoyed running around we took a few informal pictures.  The lake provided a lovely backdrop for Beth and Jonathan’s together pictures before the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches. After Beth and Jonathan had cut their Wedding Cake and had their First Dance we ended our night with a couple of evening pictures in the illuminated grounds of Crondon Park.wedding photography at Crondon Park Crondon Park pictures

     

     

    DJ for the night Colin Edwards

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  • Pre-Wedding Pictures

    We met up with Stacie and Brett one morning to discuss their details of their forthcoming Wedding.  The weather was not doing what was predicted however still we took a walk to take a few pre-wedding pictures, with some nice results.  Stacie and Brett are getting married at All Manor of Events in March.

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  • Fennes Wedding Photography – Olivia & Jon

    It was a beautiful day for the Wedding of Olivia and Jon at The Fennes Estate, Bocking.  Just following the sound of laughter and excitement when we arrived to where the girls were getting ready, set the tone for the day! With lots going on, it was a busy start, not forgetting Jon with his Groomsmen getting ready as well.  Time as usual was going very quickly but we were able to get a few pictures of the girls before it was time to go downstairs.  With Olivia and Jon’s Wedding Guests seated outside ready for Civil Ceremony, Olivia took her Father’s arm and made her way through the Gold Room and out into the sunshine, to where Jon was waiting for her in the Gazebo.  After the Ceremony, Olivia and Jon enjoyed a little time socialising with their Guests before it was time to take the requested family group pictures, followed by the everybody shot.  During the Drinks Reception we took some great fun shots and a few pictures of Olivia and Jon around the splendid grounds of Fennes.  The Gold Room provided the setting for the confetti pictures before the Wedding Breakfast.  Speeches followed before Guests went outside to enjoy the evening sunshine.  Shortly before the first dance we took Olivia and Jon for a few pictures with the spectacular sunset. Later, Olivia and her Bridesmaids performed  a surprise dancing routine, which resulted with Jon and the men giving a reply!  A lovely day, a lovely couple and great to work with Iain Wagstaff, the Videographer again.

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  • Layer Marney Wedding Fayre – Thank You

    Great to meet so many nice potential clients at the Layer Marney Tower Wedding Fayre today. Even better to come away with 3 new bookings!

    Thanks to Sharon and her hard working team for organising the event.

  • Layer Marney Tower – Wedding Fayre

    Come to Layer Marney Tower CO5 9US this Sunday 12 January where we will be exhibiting our wedding photography. We will located just outside the Long GalleryLayer-Marney-Tower wedding photography at Layer Marney Tower Layer Marney Tower wedding.

    FREE Bucks Fizz for first 20 Brides into the event

    FREE wedding magazines and goody bag

    Admission £1.50

    Opening times 11.0am-4.0pm

  • Prested Hall Wedding Photography – Marisa & Jamie

    As we arrived at Prested Hall for the Wedding of Marisa & Jamie it was already a windy and chilly day.  Whilst David went to find the Jamie and the Men, I went to find Marisa with the girls.  Everything was running very smoothly with time for some lovely informal pictures together with the arranged portraits.  Marisa had the company of her Parents and Sister as well as other family members who had come over from Canada for the Wedding.  Unfortunately with the weather not being kind, the planned outdoor Ceremony had to be transferred inside, but that didn’t deter it from being a lovely Ceremony.  Marisa and Jamie wanted their pictures outside and as the weather had improved slightly we were happy to oblige!  Working quickly we managed not to keep anybody too long!  During the Drinks Reception, we took the Bridal Party to the Bridge for some fun pictures before the Wedding Breakfast.  The Marquee was where the Wedding Breakfast was held and after the Speeches everybody returned to the House.  With the Casino being provided by   Diamond Fun Casino and the Guests socialising we took a few relaxed pictures before the First Dance and dancing.  Our day ended with finishing photographs of Marisa and Jamie relaxing in the oak beamed lounge at Prested Hall.wedding photos from Prested Hall Wedding photography at Prested Hall