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Woolacombe Bay.

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:56:35 +0000

At this time of year my season has started , but its no manic, and so we decided to take a short break in Woolacombe, its really off the beaten track, but out of season, like most Devon seaside resorts, its beautiful and quiet. It also gives me a chance to take some much required images of the family. The 2 boys are growing up so quickly and I just dont get the opportunity to take as many images as I should. So here are a few.

Lorenza + Andy | Wedding Preview

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:36:01 +0000

Foundation Workshop – Angela Tucker

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:28:57 +0000

For the last 3 years I have headed out to Dallas, Texas to be amongst what I consider to be some of the best wedding photographers in the world. The reason for my trip is to participate in a workshop that has helped my photography no end. The workshop is 4 days long, the first day is taken up by presentations from speakers such as Matt Mendelsohn, Amy Deputy and Deanne Fitzmaurice. The next 2 days are torture, you receive an assignment on the second morning, and you have to make your way to the assignment and get a story in pictures. The people know you are coming , but thats about it. You shoot for 2 days, and get all the images critiqued by night. I had the pleasure of being in Brooks Whittington’s team this year, and our critiques went on until 6.00am both days, we were then up again at 8.00am and out shooting.

My assignment this year was Angela Tucker. Angela is a partner in a law firm, a mother of 2 children, a wife to James, and she is also running for County Judge. My assignment was to document her for 2 days running up to the election. I must admit to having visions of an Obama style election campaign, speaking to thousands of adoring supporters. The reality of the situation was quite different, Angela whilst still working in the law firm, also runs the campaign, virtually single handed, as well as having to pick the children up from school, its a very hectic schedule, that mostly involved travelling in the car and being on the phone.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Dallas, and who knows, I may go back again next year.

Here are just a few of the images I captured over the 2 days.

Highclere Castle | David + Joanna

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:37:32 +0000

I first met David and Joanna in London last year, I was in town shooting a wedding in Notting Hill and so we grabbed the chance to meet up and discuss their wedding. Both David and Joanna are doctors and work in the heart of London. Their wedding took place at the very impressive Highclere Castle, a wedding venue used by many of today’s celebrities. The couple had also hired the 3 waiters and it was great to meet up with them again and enjoy their routine. Here are some of my favourite images from their day.

ISPWP – Award Winning Images

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:40:03 +0000

When I am not judging the Quarterly Contests for the ISPWP, I am allowed to enter my own images into the competition. The ISPWP is growing very quickly and has an amazing amount of talented photographers amongst its members. Well done to all those that had images placed.

Here are a few of mine that got placings this quarter.

Mentoring Sessions

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:01:26 +0000

This year I have been asked by several photographers whether I would be prepared to spend a day with them to run through the way I shoot a wedding, and also provide critique on their wedding images. I have decided to set aside 10 days this year for 1 on 1 mentoring sessions. You can ask me anything you like, you can be a local wedding photographer, or from any part of the country, there are no restrictions.

I will be more than happy to run over how I run my business and help you with editing, post processing, shooting, its really up to you what you ask. I will be honest and open, the aim is to help you improve your images and the way you run your business.

4 days have already been taken and so there are just 6 spaces remaining.

For more information please use the contact form on this blog.

Wedding Photographs at The Mandarin Oriental | Karen + Neil

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:51:45 +0000

Karen and Neil were such a wonderful couple to work with. At our first meeting, about 4 weeks before the wedding, we met at a London Hotel and talked well into the night about so many things, not just wedding plans. Both Karen and Neil work as doctors in London, working night shifts in one of London’s more notorious hospitals. Karen’s bridal preperations were at the glorious Mandarin Oriental, in London’s West End, opposite Hyde Park, from there we caught a cab to the Westminster Registry Office, a London Bus to celebrity chef Tom Aiken’s Restuarant for the wedding breakfast and then back to the Mandarin Oriental for the evening reception. Karen and Neil looked so happy throughout the day, and were a real pleasure to photograph. here are some of my favourite images from their day.

Highclere Castle Wedding Images | Jo + David | Previews

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:12 +0000

St Audries Park Weddings | Sarah + David

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:16:35 +0000

I first met Sarah and David at the tail end of last year when they came to my office to run through their wedding details, David is a keen photographer and much to Sarah’s frustration the talk eventually got round to cameras and geeky gear things. Ive photographed weddings at St Audries Park for quite a few years now , but had not been to the venue for almost 1 year and so it was great to go back and revitalise my creativeness for them. Below are a few of my favourite images from the day.

Ben + Meri

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:38:39 +0000

Ben and Meri had their engagement party at the Haymarket Hotel in London. I first met Ben when I photographed his sister Tanya and Jame’s wedding at Micklefield Hall in Rickmansworth last year. Since then we have become friends and I worked with Ben, who runs a film production company, on a couple of projects and hope to shoot some more with him soon. Ben is good friends with James Corden and it was good to see him again and the whole of the Winston family. I hope to be shooting Ben and Meri’s wedding later this year.