David Islip

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  • 10 years of Digital Photography

    While looking for some pictures for a client, I have just realised that we have been digital photographers for 10 years  – where did that go!!

    Our first camera was the Nikon D1x which we bought for £3500 in 2001, although it had been ordered in 2000 when it was first announced. Not an insignificant sum of money and quite a gamble on what was a relatively new technology. We used the camera for portraits and wedding candids in the first year, the full digital conversion would not be until September 2002.

    There was a huge learning curve not only for the photographic side but also for the computer work afterwards and we are still learning!!

    I remember thinking how we would save a fortune in film and processing costs not realising that we would use a significant amount more of our time and a huge investment in computing and ancillary equipment and of course camera upgrades!  So why did we continue if we were not saving money? Control is the answer, everything is now controlled in house and is printed just as we want it, the improvement in quality for our clients has been fantastic. The thought of trying to use film again brings me out in a cold sweat!!

  • The importance of portraits

    Some days we reflect on the importance of what we do and how important a simple portrait can be and what happy memories it can generate.

    Barbra Elizabeth Islip 1924-2011

  • Workshop in Buxton

    Sandra and I are looking forward to attending a  ‘self-help’, wedding and portrait photographyWorkshop at Roaches Hall near Buxton for a couple of days, with around 20 other photographers some from Essex and others around the country, together with four models. Should be a great learning experience.

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  • Pre-Wedding Photographs

    Sam and Paul are getting married later this year and it was a pleasure to meet with them beforehand and take some relaxed pictures and have a chat.  We find it beneficial both for ourselves and our clients to have this pre-wedding meeting to further create a relaxed time on their Wedding Day.Essex Wedding Photography

  • Pre-Wedding Pictures

    We met Katy and Rob and Claire and Tom at Highwoods Country Park, Colchester, recently, for their pre-wedding pictures.  After a chat and a walk we took a few relaxed pictures.

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  • Wedding Fayre at Colchester United FC – Sunday 6th March -11am-4pm

    David and I will be attending the Wedding Fayre at Colchester United FC this Sunday.  Come and meet us and have a look at our sample Albums.

  • A second Accolade of Excellence

    Just heard great news from WPPI that I received a second Accolade of Excellence in the International Print Awards at the Las Vegas Convention 2011. I guess I/they must have missed it in the display.  Picture is of Esther & Tim who were married at The Free Church, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, picture is on Frinton Beach.Fun wedding photos Essex

  • Wedding Photography for Sian & Jason at Crondon Park, Billericay

    We were recommended to Sian and Jason as Photographers by Jason’s brother Andy, whose Wedding we photographed six years ago.  Following a few pictures at their home in Chafford Hundred we photographed the Wedding Ceremony at St Joseph’s Church, Upminster and then onto the Reception at Crondon Park, Billericay.  St Joseph’s Church is a lovely light Church which helps our photographs.  The steps outside the Church were excellent in helping to arrange the family groups quickly.  On  arrival at Crondon Park, Sian and Jason wanted some Bride and Groom portraits, which were improved by a lovely day.  After socialising with their Guests, Sian and Jason wanted some fun pictures with the Bridal Party, which we were more than happy to oblige and captured some lovely expressions.  David and I left the happy couple after the First Dance.

  • Watermarks on Wedding Photographs

    A great question from one of our prospective clients “Do we watermark the images on the disc?”.

    Answer –  When we include a disc of images with your album they will be unmarked files for your archive.  Pictures will be the files as used at proof stage which in general they are ready to go!  We do put our logo and the reference number on the pictures we give out as a DVD proof show and for our online galleries.

  • Family Portraits

    It was a great pleasure to meet Sarah and Dan and their family to create some fun and relaxed portraits.  It is almost six years since we photographed Sarah and Dan’s Wedding at Leez Priory.  We have great satisfaction when past clients ask us to work for them again in the future.  As the weather was too windy, we did some pictures inside instead of going to the beach as we planned, hopefully later in the year we can do that.

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