We recently photographed a wedding for some friends who told us afterwards that the feeling they got from the Venue was that they were being pushed towards various suppliers probably for a ‘commission’ payment.
Please note that while we are aware that SOME venues ask for a commission, WE DO NOT PAY COMMISSION to any of the numerous venues that recommend us. We are recommended because of the job we do, respect for venue, staff, timing….and oh yes we take some decent pictures!!
It was lovely to receive this kind note in Danielle & Steve’s christmas card to us:-
‘Thank you so much for our lovely wedding photos, everyone we have shown has been so impressed!’
Danielle and Steve were married last year at Prested Hall, Feering, Essex
Our regular supply of blogs will return very soon and we’ll catch up with all those we are behind! It has been a very busy period in the run up to Christmas with Weddings, Babies, Family Portraits and Commercial jobs. Thank you all for keeping us busy!!
An extremely hot day greeted us on arrival at Prested Hall, Feering for the Wedding of Sarah & Will. Prested Hall looked a perfect setting for an outdoor Ceremony with the sun shining brightly. Both Sarah and Will were getting ready at Prested Hall, so I went with the girls whilst David went with the boys to capture the final preparations. Following the Ceremony, Sarah and Will were able to mingle with their Guests for the Drinks Reception before we took a few requested family group photographs. Just before the Wedding Breakfast we took Sarah and Will for their portraits around the grounds of Prested Hall and we would like to thank them for for giving us extra time allowing us to try a couple of different ideas. After the Wedding Breakfast we took a couple of evening pictures of Sarah and Will together with a few pictures of their evening Guests before the First Dance. 
Our day started at Fennes, Bocking, where Natasha, and her Bridesmaids were having their hair and make-up done. Everyone was busy with final preparations and it was nice to be there to capture these special moments. Time was flying by and after taking a couple of pictures David went ahead to St. Mary’s Church, Bocking, for Paul’s pictures with his Best Man and Ushers. I decided to stay behind with Hart Videography and capture the action pictures. As always the warm welcome by Canon Philip Need of St. Mary’s Church greeted Natasha as she arrived at the Church. After the church service we took a few photographs outside and confetti pictures before returning to Fennes. After giving Natasha and Paul some time to relax we photographed the requested family pictures, before having another short break, before taking them for a little while for their photographs around the beautiful grounds of The Fennes. Following the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches, we took a few pictures of the happy couple before the First Dance.
Crabbs Barn was the lovely Wedding Venue that Jennifer and Russell chose for their Wedding Day. It was a dry and sunny day, which gave a helping hand to create the fun and relaxed atmosphere for Jennifer and Russell’s special day. Following the Civil Ceremony we got on with the requested family group photographs efficiently, allowing plenty of time for Jen and Russ to socialise with their Guests around the grounds of Crabbs Barn. After the Wedding Breakfast Jen and Russ were eager to do some evening pictures as the sun was going down and it was a great pleasure working together to produce something special for them, which we did!
We were delighted to be Photographers as well as Guests at the Wedding of Katy and Sam at the beautiful Westwood Park. This was a special Wedding to us as David photographed Sam’s Parents’ Wedding a week before our own Wedding in 1981 and we have known Sam since he was born. After taking Katy’s final preparation pictures at her home we went to Westwood Park. The Ceremony was held in the Old Library, followed by a Drinks Reception on the lawn. A rain shower briefly interrupted proceedings but didn’t distract from the relaxed atmosphere of the day. A walk around the wonderful grounds of Westwood Park with the Bride and Groom is a must, so taking the opportunity, we achieved some lovely photographs. Following a BBQ, Katy and Sam’s evening Guests arrived. Katy and Sam were lucky enough to have a rainbow and sunset, which made some special photographs for them. A brilliant day!
Come and meet us in the Library at Prested Hall, Feering, on Sunday. We look forward to seeing you.
This coming Sunday David and I will be exhibiting our Wedding Photography at Charter Hall, Colchester. Please feel free to come and have a chat at our stand to the right of the stage. As we have a Wedding later in the day, we will be there for a while, then Rachael and David, one of our former Brides and Grooms will be there and able to tell you about their Wedding experience with us!
Our day started at Sam’s Parents’ house, where we took some pictures of Sam, her Parents and her special friends, who were helping her get ready for her special day. Sam requested us to take pictures of the family cat, dog and tortoise, which resulted in the amusing sight of David being chased by the tortoise! After a small Civil Ceremony at Crabbs Barn, more Guests joined them for the Drinks reception and pictures. Following the Wedding Breakfast, we took a few pictures as the sun was setting, before the Evening Reception and First Dance. Music was provided by the band “Good Rockin Tonight”, who were excellent! As Sam and Mike were going travelling three days after their Wedding and by working overtime we were able to produce a proof show before they went, which went down a treat!
