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December 9, 2011 by admin

Primrose Hill, Pug dogs, Pints & Pork Pies

Here are a few of my favourite images from a little, relaxed shoot I did back in the summer. I met with the couple in primrose hill in London, we did a few shots and then kicked back and talked about their wedding over a pint & delicious homemade pork pies! And oh year we were accosted by a lovely little pug dog who delighted in slobbering not only over them but me as well. I love pugs because they always look daft and you can’t take them seriously as they always have their tongues hanging out in a silly way. London in the summer is always a favourite place of mine and while winter sets in now outside my window, I’m hoping next summer will make up for it…

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December 5, 2011 by admin

A Very English Village Wedding in Hampshire

As usual during a busy year of photography, fresh content on my blog is a little thin on the ground, so this lovely village wedding from late spring has been waiting in the wings for far too long.

Although the bride & groom both live now in London, it was back to the village that the bride grew up in for the wedding. For the groom the day started in traditional style at the village pub and then a short walk to the church to wait for the bride. The bride was getting ready at her parents house ( who couldn’t have been more British if they tried! That was the fathers sword used to cut the cake) and then a short walk to the church, cheered along the way by the villagers who had come out to watch. Following a church service ( In which photography was banned unfortunately) it was a walk down the lane to the village green for a champagne reception followed by the wedding breakfast. All the guests were turned out in their finery, making it reminiscent of ladies day at Ascot. A harpist provided the perfect backdrop..

Anyway enough of my words, here is what the bride had to say:

” We wanted a relaxed, country wedding where everyone had lots of fun. Flowers were very important so we had lots in the Church and the marquee in pale pinks and greens with plenty of scent. The flowers were the centre piece but were complemented by navy blue and silver where appropriate. Vintage tea sets and cake stands helped bring the English country wedding theme to life and were particularly popular with the American guests! There was plenty to drink, great food and a fantastic band with lots of dancing! An absolutely perfect day. ”

Here are a few of the many beautiful moments from the day:

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July 28, 2010 by admin

Donna & Stephen – Engagement shoot in Camden

It is only a couple of months away until their wedding but we all thought it would be nice till the summer to do a pre wedding photoshoot. They chose Camden in North London as the setting as it holds special memories of many a fun night out and was a local haunt of theirs. We spent a little while having a wander through the markets before settling for the main destination for the evening: The Pub!

I know their wedding is going to be great fun from what they have told me about the day and I’m looking forward to it. Here are a few of my favourites:

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April 27, 2010 by admin

Reuben & Jess – Hampstead Heath Shoot

I always love working with couples looking for that something special when it comes to photography as it gives me extra opportunity to be creative and create iconic images. Reuben & Jess are a great couple and I am so looking forward to shooting their wedding in the summer. They wanted photography for their invites, so we did a shoot up on Hampstead Heath and we got some wonderful imagery.

Here are a few of my favourites:

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July 14, 2009 by admin

Pre wedding photoshoot – Cambridge

Managed to dodge the rain last week for a lovely pre wedding photoshoot with Chris & Ellie. Just before I got into Cambridge it was pouring with rain but as got into Cambridge the rain stopped, the clouds broke and the sun came out. Chris & Ellie’s wedding is only a month away so it lovely to spend some time with them and takes some photographs. Here are my favourites:

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July 7, 2009 by admin

How to look good in wedding photographs

I just came across this guide on wikihow on how to be photogenic. A bit cheesy in parts but most of it does make sense. Most people think that being photogenic is a mysterious charisma that you are just born with. Unless you are very unlucky, everyone, at least once, does look good in a photograph! I think the problem most have is that from an early age you are told to say ‘cheese’ for the camera which ruins the relationship you have with photographs. Why are we encouraged to pull an unnatural face? Looking natural is the key and feeling relaxed in front of the camera comes from viewing the camera as a friend not as something we have to put a fake face on for.

A couple of points which I thought were good:

  • Fake it till you make it. People are often photogenic because they like having their picture taken. They are therefore relaxed and happy when the camera appears. If you cannot muster up genuine love of the camera, pretend you like the camera. Imagine the camera is someone you love, a long lost friend, an old flame, your child at age three, or whatever you need to look at the camera lovingly. Try it—it really does work.
  • Maintain your posture. Listen to your mother — remember how she always told you not to slouch? Good posture can dramatically improve your appearance in pictures. Sitting or standing up straight will make you look healthier and more alert and, if in a group setting, more attractive than your slouching companions. Just remember to breathe normally and relax your shoulders. Especially if you usually have bad posture, it may be difficult to stand up straight and not look stiff, so practice this in the mirror.

Theres plenty more advice so have a read..

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July 7, 2009 by admin

Pre wedding photoshoot – Hanbury Manor, Hertfordshire

I was at the lovely Hanbury manor in Ware, Hertfordshire the other week doing a little pre wedding photoshoot with Nick & Paula. They are a lovely couple and I’m really looking forward to shooting their wedding in August, which isn’t far away now. Time does fly!

Pre wedding photoshoot’s can be a bit strange for couples I think as most people aren’t used to having their picture taken. It’s different from shooting a wedding as most of the time the bride & groom are mostly preoccupied with the day and that enables me to capture lovely reportage images that I love shooting. Nick & Paula were very relaxed though, even though it was one of those very hot days that us brit’s aren’t used to! (As i write this it’s raining outside with a nice bit of thunder & lightening! back to the normal british summer..) Pre wedding or engagement photoshoots are one of the things I always offer, although not every couple takes me up on it, but it’s a good opportunity to spend some time with the couple and go over the arrangements and also get a feel for what they are like in front of the camera.

Hanbury Manor in Ware is a lovely venue and it is where Nick & Paula are getting married and having their reception. I believe it’s called the summer house the part where they are having the wedding and it has a fantastic walled garden which is perfect for a wedding reception.

Here are a couple of images from the shoot: