Kerry and David chose Three Rivers Golf & Country Club for their Wedding Ceremony and Reception. After taking a few pictures of Kerry before her Wedding we left her to go Three Rivers, and take a few pictures of David and his Best Man. Following the Wedding Ceremony we found a sheltered spot out of the strong wind for a few family group pictures. Amazingly, Kerry’s veil stayed on during the afternoon, but to get some portraits of Kerry and David together, we were able to take some pictures inside Three Rivers. After the Wedding Breakfast, we managed to capture a few pictures of the two of them by the lake, before the First Dance. It was nice to meet David’s side of the family again after meeting them for the first time at David’s sister’s Wedding at Channels, Chelmsford, last year.
Tag: Essex wedding photos
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Wedding Photography for Kerry & David – Three Rivers Golf & Country Club, Cold Norton
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Wedding Fayre Thank You
Thank you to all the prospective Brides & Bridegrooms who stopped to talk to us (especially those that booked!) today at the Parklands Wedding Fayre. It was great to see so many couples preparing to ‘tie the knot’ and good to help with their plans.
Thanks to the management & staff of Parklands for organising a great Fayre.
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Wedding Photography for Louise & Daniel at Ivy Hill Hotel, Margaretting
Louise and Daniel chose St Michael’s Church, Roxwell, for their Wedding Ceremony, followed by a Reception at The Ivy Hill Hotel, Margaretting. After the Wedding Ceremony, a few family group pictures were taken outside the Church as well as some fun pictures of Lousie and Daniel as they left the Church being showered with confetti! We made our way to The Ivy Hill Hotel where the Reception was being held. The Guests enjoyed a Drinks Reception in the warm sunshine whilst we took a few pictures for the happy couple of themselves and their Bridal Party. After the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches we had a few minutes to create some pictures in the warm evening light across the pond ahead of the First Dance.
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BBC The One Show – A great piece of TV showing what we are not!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b011f69j/The_One_Show_19_05_2011/?t=2m05s
This episode of the One Show made me want to cry for the couples involved and then it made me angry on several counts!! The photography shown is simply dire, obviously we did not see all of it so a balanced judgement is difficult, we have to trust that the BBC were fair in what they showed and the couples all knew what they were booking.
Just because somebody calls themselves a ‘Photographer’ or a ‘Professional Photographer’ does not mean they are any good at what they do and not all clients understand what style of photography they really require. Do check that your photographer is qualified in ‘Wedding Photography’, as there is nothing to stop a qualified ‘Industrial’ or ‘ Medical’ photographer for instance, starting in weddings!
For many jobs these days you need to have qualifications before you start. Unfortunately ANYBODY can pick up a camera, call themselves a wedding photographer and potentially mess up somebody’s wedding . Weddings are a once only event for most people and need to be right despite all the pressure of the weather, time and 100 guests with a different agenda! !!
In the show the ‘photographer’ was not even dressed appropriately – I love my jeans but NOT at a wedding that is showing no respect
A little piece written in the 19th Centuary:-
“It’s better to have paid too much.
When you pay too much all you risk is loosing a little money.
When you pay too little you risk losing everything if what you bought is incapable of doing what you wanted”
Please make sure you know the difference between a £700 photographer and a £2000 photographer (and what you get for your money!) before you set your budget and wedding dreams. Make sure you understand the style that your photographer works in. There are some truly great photographers who work fully ‘Reportage’, ‘Photo-Journalistic’ or ‘Documentary’ style and do not do family groups, but for some it is an excuse for not arranging anything and them claiming it was ‘all natural’!
Although it guarantees nothing, we are proud to be Qualified Member of the two main bodies for Professional Photographers in The UK – The British Institute of Professional Photography & The Master Photographer Association, if your photographer is not at least a member of one of these it may be worth politely backing off!
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Wedding Photography for Emma & Marc at Gaynes Park, Epping
The sun was shining as we arrived at Emma’s house for a few pictures of the final preparations before meeting Marc for his pictures at Gaynes Park, prior to Emma and Bridesmaids arrival in the VW Beetles. Emma was escorted by her Mum and Bridesmaids to the Orangery, where the Ceremony was being held. During the Drinks Reception the owner of Gaynes Park invited us,with the Bride and Groom, to her private Bluebell Wood for some exclusive pictures. Following our visit to the Wood we took Emma and Marc’s family pictures in the beautiful Walled Garden, where the Guests were enjoying canapes and drinks. We completed Emma and Marc’s afternoon pictures, including Emma’s fantastic Christian Louboutin shoes, whilst the Guests were being seated for the Wedding Breakfast, After the Wedding Breakfast we took a few evening pictures including the First Dance. Shortly after the First Dance, Marc took the microphone and sang a song to Emma which is where our coverage of Emma and Marc’s lovely Wedding finished.
Wedding video by Minty Slippers
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Lauren & Nick's Wedding at Crondon Park, Stock
It was a lovely spring day with warm sunshine for Lauren & Nick’s Wedding. Our day started with meeting Lauren, her family and bridesmaids at Greenwoods Hotel & Spa where they were getting ready. All was well with preparations although as always the last hour before the Wedding goes extremely fast. We managed to get of few pictures of Lauren and the Bridesmaids at Greenwoods before setting off to St MIchaels’s Church, Galleywood. We were able to spend some time with Nick and his Groomsmen taking some informal and formal shots, together with Guest pictures, prior to Lauren arriving in the Horse and Carriage. After the Church service and the taking of a few family group photographs outside the Church we made our way to Crondon Park. On arrival at Crondon Park, Lauren and Nick, wanted to have some photographs taken in the oil-seed rape field which we were more than happy to go and do! What fantastic results we achieved! Lauren & Nick’s Guests were entertained by a fantastic String Quartet who not only played but gave an enjoyable performance. After a lovely Wedding Breakfast, a few evening pictures were taken and the Guests enjoyed a surprise Fireworks display.
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Pre-Wedding Picture for Vicki & Sean
It was nice to meet Vicki and Sean again, prior to their Wedding. After discussing final details of their Wedding plans, Vicki and Sean requested a picture with their dogs, which we were more than happy to oblige. As you can see we were very pleased with the result, considering how lively the dogs were! Congratulations to Sean, who plays for Braintree Town FC, on their promotion!
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Wedding Photography for Natalie & Matt at Gaynes Park, Epping
The rain had stopped as we made our way to Natalie’s Parents’ house for pictures of Natalie and her Bridesmaids as they were getting ready for the Wedding. After taking a few photographs of them we then made our way to All Saints Church, Epping Upland, for the service. The sun made the first appearance of the day accompanied by a strong breeze which made photographs taken outside the Church at difficult, but we managed. On arrival at Gaynes Park, Natalie and Matt had time to relax and mingle with their Guests whilst we took some informal pictures. Gaynes Park provides varied areas for photography and as the day passed we were able to capture some lovely images. After the Wedding Breakfast we were able to take some pictures of Natalie and Matt in the open sided barn as the light was just right and waited for the moment to take their sunset picture.
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Pre-Wedding Pictures
It was nice to see Claire and Tim again to discuss details of their Wedding at The Fennes and use the opportunity of taking a few pictures of them.
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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!!
