David Islip

Category: Professional Photographer

  • Baby & Family Portraits

    What a lovely enjoyable afternoon we had with Catherine, Jamie, Stanley and Lucinda a few weeks ago making their Baby & Family Portraits!

    Lockdown Delay

    Catherine and Jamies wanted some pictures taken of their two children as well as some family pictures. Originally this was arranged a couple of months ago but ‘lockdown’ put paid to that! The weather on this particular afternoon was just right, not too hot and a breeze. We went for a walk not far from where we live and found a secluded area off the main footpath for the pictures.

    The trees gave us shade as well as providing a nice backdrop. Stanley’s pictures were mostly on the move! No problem! Lucinda’s pictures on the other hand were the opposite! Being eight months old, Lucinda was crawling but enjoyed sitting on the blanket with her toys or just watching what was going on.

    A Nice Selection

    Catherine and Jamie ended up with a great selection of Baby & Family Portraits taken during the afternoon. They were really pleased and so were we!

    Baby & Family Portraits Essex
    Natural childrens photos

  • Pictures for Witham Councillor Chelsey Jay

    We were pleased when Chelsey Jay got in touch with us last year enquiring about taking some pictures of her. Chelsey wanted pictures for her profile, advertising, brochures etc, for her Election campaign. Chelsey was standing as an Independent and hoping to be elected as a Councillor for Witham. David and I were delighted when she achieved this! Chelsey now represents Witham South Ward. We had a nice relaxed time talking about various subjects and at the same time producing some nice images of Chelsey.

    photos for political campaign

  • Monochrome Portraits

    Monochrome Portraits

    One of our favourite subjects is Monochrome Portraits, sometimes called black & white! There is something special when the there is no colour to distract. They seem to have a more timeless appeal although they don’t have to be old fashioned or dull. We do prefer the more natural pictures but will of course arrange some during a session.

    Adults, children, families all look great in monochrome. They are also great for people engaging in their sport, hobby or job.

    Monochrome Portraits look fantastic in simple black frame with a classic mat. They are individually printed on Hahnemuhle Fine Art paper to last far more than a lifetime! We will soon be offering a new folio collection, watch this space!

    A few of our Monochrome Portraits:-

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     essex black and white photos

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  • PR Photography Essex

    PR Photography Essex

    Some of the other work we get involved in is PR photography, mostly local, occasionally other areas in South-East England. This was a job for a Construction Company who are promoting to enlist Apprentices. Joel has been through the system and was selected to be the role model. The site was the old Warley Hospital which has now been redeveloped into high quality apartments and houses. The brief was to incorporate the subject with the beautiful buildings both in his PPE site clothing and business suit. PR Photography Essex

  • The Compasses Pattiswick

    The Compasses Pattiswick

    A new wedding venue in North Essex close to Coggeshall. The lovely country setting of the venue is ideal for a bespoke wedding Reception or other family celebration. The venue was previously a restaurant and has an excellent large kitchen, lounge, dining and dancing areas! The gardens have country views which will be ideal for our style of photography.  It looks fantastic for our signature sunset wedding shots! The Compasses Pattiswick is run by a highly experienced wedding event organiser Paul Gooding, who we have worked with many times previously. We look forward to our first commission at this venue.

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    The Compasses Pattiswick

     

  • Wivenhoe House Wedding – pictures from the 2003 archives

    Wivenhoe House Wedding – pictures from the 2003 archives

    One of the things we are proud of is our archive. So that when past clients such as Jackie and Dan ask for pictures from their 2003 Wivenhoe House wedding we can still access them.  Note there is now no legal obligation for photographers to keep pictures over ONE year, as per a recent court ruling. How many photographers have gone out of business not just over that time but over the 36 years our business has been running….and yes we have never deliberately thrown out or destroyed our pictures. Sometimes it is the unseen service that makes us a little different.

    Wivenhoe House Wedding

     

  • Corporate Portraits

    Corporate Portraits

    Something we would like to do more of is Corporate Portraits and head shots. This session was for Paul Wearmouth who is a Motivational Speaker and Coach. We did a range of looks and backgrounds during the session both our suggestions and working with Paul’s ideas also. My favourites were the more moody black and white versions. These were taken in our small studio however, we are just as happy to create Corporate head shots or Corporate Portraits at clients premises. Professional people need a Professional Corporate Portrait created for a business profile rather than a quick camera phone snap!

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  • 2016 Witham Mayor Portrait

    2016 Witham Mayor Portrait

    We have just created the 2016 Witham Mayor Portrait, which as ever is a great local honour.

    Patrick Horner is the 18th consecutive Mayor of Witham, Essex, that David has created the Mayor’s Portrait for. Maybe we should call it a coming of age!! Eighteen years ago the brief was to closely match the previous portraits and we have kept the background especially for this job! Witham Art & Framing Centre  provide the framing and they know which frame and mount to use. This keeps the run of portraits looking consistent.

    2016 Witham Mayor Portrait
    Patrick Horner. Witham Town Mayor 2016

  • Engagement Pictures for Stacey & Michael

    Engagement Pictures for Stacey & Michael

    We met with Stacey and Michael  for their Engagement pictures one evening recently. We chatted over the details and times for their big day and then went to the Witham River Walk for their Engagement Pictures.

    We are looking forward to photographing their Wedding at The Fennes Estate in the near future.

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  • Two Great Wedding Fairs!

    Two Great Wedding Fairs!

    Today Sandra ran the display at Fennes Open Day and I ran the display at Smeetham Hall Barn Wedding Fayre.

    We both took bookings so it was an excellent day!