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Family Portrait pictures and Pre-Wedding meeting

Family Portrait pictures and Pre-Wedding meeting

Family Portrait pictures and Pre-Wedding – Charlotte and Paul asked us if we could include a few pictures of the family together with the dogs whilst we were taking their pre-wedding pictures. That was absolutely fine with us, so arrangements were made. Charlotte and Paul suggested meeting one evening at St Peter’s Church, Great Totham, which is where Charlotte and Paul are getting married. Whilst the evening sun was still out we took a few pictures of Charlotte and Paul then found a different area to take the family pictures. The dogs were well behaved and we had some pleasing results. We were all pleased the pictures went well because one of the dogs, Cosmo, unfortunately was put to sleep a few days later. Memories!

October 18, 2016
Gaynes Park Wedding Photography for Kira & Callum

Gaynes Park Wedding Photography for Kira & Callum

It was a cool but dry day for Kira and Callum’s Wedding at Gaynes Park. Kira and the girls were getting ready in the Apple Loft cottage when we arrived and the preparations were in full swing. Whilst these were going on we took a few pictures of Callum and his Groomsmen before they greeted the Guests. A horse and carriage had been arranged for Kira so once all the girls were dressed and a few pictures taken, Kira accompanied by her Father went for a short ride before the Ceremony. The Ceremony was held in the Gaynes Park Orangery and with all the Guests seated it was time for Kira, taking her Father’s arm to make the walk into the Ceremony. After the Ceremony after having some time to socialise with their Guests we took a few requested classic family photographs. Despite Kira and Callum’s children, Brogan and Freya, being a little under the weather we managed to get a couple of pictures of the whole family.

Gaynes Park Classic wedding photography

Classic wedding photography at Gaynes Park

During the Reception everybody was treated to a plentiful selection of canapés and drinks whilst socialising. During the afternoon Kira and Callum together with their children and a few other children went for a ride in the horse and carriage, whilst we continued with capturing some informal pictures. Later we managed to take Kira and Callum for a few pictures of them, together. Toasts and the cutting of the Wedding Cake followed a little later. Brogan and Freya had been asleep for a little while so once they had woken up we were able to finish the coverage of Kira and Callum’s Wedding with a picture of the four of them under the Gazebo.

June 2, 2016
Marquee Wedding Photography for Alice & Peter

Marquee Wedding Photography for Alice & Peter

We arrived at Alice’s family home on a bright morning with fingers crossed it would continue! After David saying ‘hello’ to everybody he left to go a short distance to Alice and Peter’s home to catch up with the guys and their final preparations. Meanwhile, I stayed with the girls where their preparations were going along nicely. Alice was having her hair and make-up done every step watched by her Flowergirl, Eliza. Once the men were ready they went off to the Church whilst David returned to Alice and the girls. The girls were in the final stages of getting dressed and once they were ready we got on with a few pictures. It was dry and bright outside so we took a few pictures but kept it brief as the wind was getting to be a nuisance.

We then left to go to St Nicholas Church, Tolleshunt D’arcy where Alice and Peter were to be married. We had a little time to take a few pictures of Peter, his Best Man, Usher before the arrival of Alice. Alice’s friend drove her to the Church in her Morris MG and then Alice’s two brothers escorted into the Church. After the service, Alice and Peter exited the Church, followed by their Guests and mingled in the sunshine for a short while. A few requested family pictures were taken at the Church before the Guests showered Alice and Peter in confetti. The Guests waved them off in the Morris MG as they left to go to the farm for the Reception. When we arrived at the farm we took Alice and Peter for a very short while for their together pictures in the daffodils before many of the Guests arrived. Once the Guests had finished arriving and had a few minutes for drinks we got on with some requested group pictures. A big ‘thank you’ to Dave the Best Man for helping us organising these so quickly. With the weather looking like it was changing, we wanted to capture as much as we could of Alice and Peter’s venue and knew we were up against it! Alice and Peter were of the same mind. We even managed to take a few more pictures of the two of them despite the spots of rain starting. Then the rain came! We moved around the Marquee and captured some informal pictures before the Wedding Breakfast. This was provided by the Event Catering Company from Colchester. After the meal and Speeches, it wasn’t long before the Band were ready for the dancing. Alice and Peter cut their Wedding Cake and then a ‘surprise’! Alice’s Brothers rode into the Marquee on a Tandem which was a Wedding Present for Alice and Peter. Just before leaving Alice and Peter braved the weather for a couple of night pictures with the lights outside. Thank you! A nice ending to a lovely day!

May 16, 2016
Pre-Wedding photo Session

Pre-Wedding photo Session

We met with Vicky and Phil one evening to go over the final details of their Wedding at Prested Hall in a few weeks time. After talking about their Wedding we went out to take a few pictures of them in the early evening sunshine.

April 30, 2016
Fennes Wedding Photography – Leah & Christopher

Fennes Wedding Photography

It was a pleasure to photograph Leah and Christopher’s Wedding which was held at Fennes in the late summer. The Fennes Estate looked a picture as always and whilst waiting for Leah to arrive we photographed the setting. Christopher arrived and made his way to Fennes Cottage where he got dressed. Leah arrived shortly afterwards with her hair done and only the final touch up of her make-up needed. We worked with David of Rideout Productions who is one of the best wedding film makers anywhere. After taking pictures of Leah’s Dress and Accessories, Leah and the Bridesmaids put on their dresses. Chris and his Groomsmen had their pictures taken in front of Fennes just before the Guests started to arrive. Leaving Chris to greet the Guests it was time for Leah’s pictures upstairs. The girls were so relaxed, giggling away! After capturing the moments when Leah’s Dad entered the room, we finished off with taking a few pictures of Leah. Sue (a gem! – Fennes’ front of house) arrived stating time was up! With the Bridesmaids leading the way, Leah taking her Father’s arm followed them into the Pavilion. After the Ceremony, everybody went outside for a few requested family pictures before socialising during the Drinks Reception, with the String Quartet providing the music. Leah and Chris wanted lots of casual pictures taken and they were not disappointed, we were spoilt for choice! For Leah and Chris’ pictures we went over to the bridge. The ground was soft so Leah made the right choice to change into her ‘Hunter’ wellies and not spoil her wonderful shoes! After the confetti pictures the Wedding Breakfast was in the Pavilion and was followed by the Speeches. We great great moments captured in the speeches! There was time before the cake cutting and First Dance for a little time with Leah and Chris for a few pictures in the Gold and Red rooms. A beautiful day provided a nice sunset as well. Later, finishing off with some informal pictures of Leah sand Chris’ evening Guests ended our day. A wonderful day of Fennes wedding photography.

January 7, 2016
Engagement Photo Session – Danielle and John –

Engagement Photo Session -Danielle and John

Danielle & John came to see us one evening for their Engagement Photo Session to go through the details of their Wedding Day at Fennes in a few weeks time. After chatting and completing the details we went to take the pictures for their Engagement Photo Session, once again using the Riverwalk near our studio.

September 29, 2015
Prested Hall Wedding Photography – Charlotte & Jonathan

Prested Hall Wedding Photography

Prested Hall Wedding Photography – It was nice to be asked by Jonathan and Charli to photograph their Wedding at St Nicholas Church, Witham and then Prested Hall, Feering. We have known Jonathan since he was born and it was a pleasure to provide Wedding Photography for them. Prested Hall was where we started on the day of Charli and Jonathan’s Wedding. Charli, her Mother and Bridesmaids were having their hair and make-up done before moving to the Dingle. After capturing a few ‘getting ready’ shots, we then moved to the Dingle where we took a few pictures of Charli’s Wedding Dress and accessories. It was soon time for Charli to move from the Spa to the Dingle to get dressed, assisted by her Mum. With everybody ready we took a few pictures outside before leaving to go to our local Church St Nicholas, Witham, where the Wedding service was taking place. We met Jonathan and as a few guests had started to arrive we promptly took his pictures together with his Best Men and Ushers. Once the Guests had made their way into the Church, Leah the Flowergirl joined Charli and the Bridesmaids who had just arrived and we had a few extra minutes for a some nice pictures. Charli then took her Father’s arm and walked up the path and into the Church.

After the service, Charli and Jonathan led their Guests out of the Church for a few requested family pictures. Being a nice dry afternoon, we had a choice of where to do these. Everybody then threw confetti over Charli and Jonathan as they walked towards the Wedding car, making for some nice relaxed images. Arriving at Prested Hall everybody socialised during the Drinks Reception and after the car pictures so did Charli and Jonathan. With the Wedding Breakfast time not far off we decided to take Charli and Jonathan for their pictures over the bridge. On our return it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. The Marquee looked lovely and whilst Charli and Jonathan greeted their Guests we captured the reactions of their Guests as they had their ‘first look’ at the lego centrepieces on the tables. Charli was extremely proud of her Brother’s work in making them all. After the meal it was time for the Speeches,which included an ‘ode’ by Jane, the Groom’s Mum. Everybody then went outside for a big group photo before the evening entertainment. Charli, Jonathan and ourselves went for a stroll in the grounds, finding a patch of bluebells, just right for some relaxed evening pictures. On our return the Band had set up, evening Guests had arrived and Charli and Jonathan had their First Dance. Later Jonathan surprised Charli with joining the Band playing his Guitar for a couple of songs. A little while later we said goodbye, finished with a couple of nice evening pictures. Another great day of Prested Hall Wedding Photography Congratulations to Charli and Jonathan! A wonderful day!

July 17, 2015
Pre-Wedding Pictures for Anita and Steve

Pre-Wedding Pictures for Anita and Steve

We arranged to meet Anita and Steve one afternoon recently for their pre-wedding pictures and a chat about the their Wedding Day. Anita and Steve wanted their Pre-Wedding Pictures outside, however,when we arrived it was raining lightly. Fortunately, after going over the details for their Wedding, the rain had stopped, good timing! We are looking forward to their Wedding at Maidens Barn, High Easter, soon.

July 12, 2015
Fennes Wedding Photography – Zhanine & David

Fennes Wedding Photography

Our day started early with a visit to Zhanine and David’s home for Zhanine’s bridal preparation shots for her Wedding. With David downstairs taking some images of the hair and make-up, I went upstairs to photograph Zhanine’s dress and accessories. When Zhanine’s hair and most of her make-up were finished it was time for her to get dressed. Zhanine’s sister and Bridesmaid helped her get ready whilst I got a few action shots. The time had run out so we quickly took a couple of bridal portraits of Zhanine before we left to go to the Church. Our Lady Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, Chelmsford, was where Zhanine and David were to be married. Once we had finished our brief chat with Father Hugh, taken some detail shots and met with the Videographer who was shooting his first wedding. David, his Best Man and Ushers arrived and and quickly disappeared into the Church to take up their duties. We found time between the guest arrivals to take a few arranged pictures of them. It wasn’t long before Zhanine, accompanied by her Father arrived. We took a couple of pictures before the music began and Zhanine took her Father’s arm and they made their way into the Church. After the service as Zhanine and David left the Church with their Parents and the Bridal Party, we took a couple of quick group pictures of them all, before the rest of the Guests joined them outside. After greeting their Guests for a little while, Zhanine and David were showered in confetti just before getting into the car to go to the Reception. The Fennes Estate was the chosen Reception Venue and a particular favourite of ours. It was a beautiful day and Fennes looked wonderful. Zhanine and David’s Wedding Guests arrived at various intervals and were entertained by the Piper. We got on and took some relaxed and informal pictures during the Drinks Reception. Once we believed everybody had arrived we took the family group pictures. During the afternoon we managed to achieve the pictures that were required as well as taking Zhanine and David onto the bridge for the their pictures. A patch of Bluebells provided a lovely backdrop for a few bride and groom pictures but as always at Fennes there are so many opportunities for pictures that we are spoilt for choice! Later the Piper piped Zhanine and David into the Pavilion for the Wedding Breakfast. The Speeches provided some amusing images before people went outside to enjoy the nice evening. Able to find a little time to take some evening pictures of Zhanine and David later we were pleased with the results. Zhanine and David cut their Wedding cake before their First Dance, which was followed by a Ceilidh. Nice to work with www.debbielloyd.co.uk for and www.bridalpromhairdesign.com. A great day!

June 19, 2015
Lucy & Steve – Pre-Wedding pictures

Lucy & Steve – Pre-Wedding pictures

Lucy and Steve came to see us one evening for their pre-wedding pictures. After discussing the final details of their Wedding Day it was time for their pictures along the River Walk. Lucy and Steve are getting married at Spains Hall, Finchingfield later in the summer.

June 12, 2015