David Islip

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  • Vanessa & Oliver's Wedding at The Reid Rooms, Margaret Roding, Essex

    A very heavy storm delayed the start of the Wedding Ceremony for Vanessa and Oliver at The Reid Rooms.  Whilst we were waiting for the storm to abate, we made use of the wonderful Farmhouse for pictures of Vanessa with her two daughters, Jasmin and Rosie, who were Bridesmaids.  Well done and thank you to Mary Briscoe for a quick change to the Wedding Ceremony arrangements due to the weather, most impressive!  After the Ceremony and between the showers we were able to take a few pictures outside, Vanessa was determined to go outside and we we more than happy to do that!  A thank you to Callum for helping out.  As the afternoon had been cut short due to the weather, David and I decided to return after the Wedding Breakfast for a few more pictures of the happy couple after the ground had dried out a little.  Here is what Vanessa and Oliver said by e-mail:-

    “The pictures are amazing, better than we could have imagined. We’re going to have a job choosing!”

    Reid Rooms, Essex, wedding photographer

  • Testimonial for wedding photographers at The Fennes, Essex

    “We have just finished watching our wedding DVD and we were absolutely blown away! Each and every picture is really beautiful, we honestly couldn’t ask for more. 
    Will all the photos now be available via your website for everyone to see? We cant wait to show them off!
    Since our big day 3 of our friends have decided to get engaged, so we have plenty of people to recommend you to!
    Regards,
    Mr & Mrs Ghadami 
    Pictures are now online, click ‘your photos’ and enter the wedding details.
    Wedding Photographer Essex

  • Bonny Baby Competition at Freeport

    What a great fun day today photographing babies at Freeport  in conjunction with Marks & Spencer and raising funds for Farleigh Hospice. We descided to do a session and a print for just £5!! All money we donated to Farleigh, £125 in total!! Thanks to all the Mums, Dads and Grans who entered their little ones, two of whom are going to win some great prizes next Tuesday when the competition is judged at M&S Freeport. We have some really nice pictures so judging is going to be difficult!

  • Wedding Photography for Louise & Kieran at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer

    After heavy rain in the morning of Louise & Kieran’s Wedding Day, we were wondering what the weather was going to be like for the rest of the day!   Although the rain had stopped, unfortunately the garden was rather wet when we wanted to do take Louise’s getting ready pictures, which was a shame, as Louise’s Dad had put so much effort into getting it to look nice.  Despite that we got some really nice shots of Louise inside the house on the stairs.  Following the Civil Ceremony at Smeetham Hall Barn at Bulmer, the sun was shining and it was very warm, which was good as Louise and Kieran had booked Matt Benecci Ice Cream Company, which went down a treat!  Following a few group pictures we were able to take the Bride and Groom, as well as the Bridal Party, for some informal pictures around the lovely grounds of Smeetham Hall Barn.  Our day concluded with a few pictures of Louise and Kieran in the early evening.

    wedding photographer Smeetham Hall Barn

    wedding photographer Suffolk

  • O2 Textiles Group Show at Hyde Hall, Rettendon, Essex

    Running for the next few weeks is a great show of Craftsmanship and skill at Hyde Hall – well worth a visit for those that quality work. We attended yesterday for the opening and were amassed by the quality of the display and skill imigination of the artists

    Art copy photography Essex

  • Charity Baby Competition at Freeport, Braintree – Friday, 27th August 2010

    We are delighted to be photographing babies in aid of Farleigh Hospice. Bring your baby to be photographed and entered into the Competition for just £5 and you will receive a 7″x5″ print. There are  some great prizes and all proceeds are going to Farleigh Hospice.  Our stand will be outside the Marks and Spencers Outlet Store, Freeport, Braintree, Essex from 11am-4pm on Friday 27 August. There will also be Face Painting.  We look forward to seeing you – no appointment necessary.

  • Wedding photographer Essex

    Here is a great quote from one of our recent Brides:-
    “we were at a wedding on Sun and the photographer was rubbish! He had on jeans and a t shirt and really wasn’t giving any direction. All day we were saying David wouldn’t be doing this! Thanks again to you and Sandra x”

  • Wedding Photography for Marie & Matt at Dalhousie Castle, Edinburgh

    Our longest trip so far this year was to Dalhousie Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, for the Wedding of Marie and Matt.  The couple decided to use us, as we are local to them, to meet and discuss their plans, rather than booking a Photographer nearer the Venue.  This worked really well for their big day.  Dalhousie Castle is a great Venue for Weddings, with friendly staff, wonderful food, together with numerous photographic opportunities.  Marie and Matt’s timings for the day allowed for some lovely relaxed informal pictures and together with the beautiful weather, it was perfect for us to do our job.  Our day finished with a couple of night shots of Marie and Matt with the Castle illuminated in the background.

    Destination wedding photographer
    Dalhousie Casle by Night

  • Wedding Photography for Rebecca & Peter at Spains Hall, Finchingfield

    Spains Hall, Finchingfield – We have had the opportunity of meeting Beccs and Pete at Pete’s sister’s Wedding a few years ago, as well as for portrait photographs and Engagement pictures in the meantime.  It was a busy but fun morning when David and I arrived at Crest Lodge, Spain’s Hall, Finchingfield, Essex, especially as there were eight Bridesmaids as well as the Bride getting ready!  It was lovely to see Katie and Elisha again as we had previously photographed their Weddings. Everybody was ready on time enabling us to take some lovely pictures before setting off for the Church.  St. Andrew’s Church, Barnston, was the Church that Bex and Pete wanted to be married in.  Bex and Pete were keen to do some pictures after the Church service in the Cornfield opposite the Church, which we did ,and achieved some lovely shots on a beautiful afternoon.  On our return to Spains Hall the Guests enjoyed drinks in the Gardens.  We photographed the Bride and Groom  for a short time, whilst the Guests were being seated for the Wedding Breakfast.  Later Bex and Pete wanted some evening pictures around Spains Hall and this resulted in some sunset pictures.  A lovely end to the day.

    Spains Hall Wedding Photographer

  • Evening Reception at Stock Brook Manor, Billericay, Essex

    Following their recent Wedding at The Ritz Hotel, London, Victoria and Alan held a Reception at Stock Brook Manor, Billericay, which we were delighted to photograph.  It was a pleasure to meet Victoria, Alan and their families again.  Victoria and Ian were eager to continue the black and white theme of their Wedding with being photographed on the Chess Board in the sunken Garden at Stock Brook.  A sunset picture ended a most enjoyable evening.