Hayley and Dan are getting married next Summer, down on Dan’s farm near Hastings, Sussex. They have booked me for their wedding photography because they love my approach and style…a classic case of wanting a photographer they can trust, who just quietly ‘gets on with it’ and one who doesn’t force the camera on them. [...]
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HAYLEY & DAN E-SHOOT, LYMM
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DO YOU VALUE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY?
I don’t normally feature other people’s work, or news-related items on my blog, but this is important… (Kindly reproduced from The Huffington Post, and worth a read) I fully agree with everything here….and so do the clients who commission me for their wedding photography… My parents have exactly 18 professional images from their [...]
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VICTORIA & DAVID AT THE SWAN HOTEL, NEWBY BRIDGE
Victoria & David were married recently at The Swan Hotel in Newby Bridge. The wedding was a small, intimate family affair, with a huge party for around two hundred people ‘back home’ in Lancashire, the night after. I love working in the Lake District, and have a few more bookings up there this year. It [...]
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AMARJIT & ANDREW’S E-SHOOT, PEAK DISTRICT
Amarjit and Andrew are getting married soon in Manchester, with a reception in Dunham Massey. For their Engagement (E-Shoot) they chose Stanage Edge in the Peak District for their folio. Being the lithe, athletic type myself, I jumped at the opportunity of climbing a ridge in 60mph winds – simple! When we arrived at base [...]
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KATIE & ANDY, ROYAL CLIFTON HOTEL, SOUTHPORT
Katie & Andy were married at the Royal Clifton Hotel in Southport on a beautiful April Day. Both of them are the quiet, shy types, not liking to be the centre of attention…bit difficult that on your wedding day, though They commissioned me to tell the story of their day as unobtrusively as I could, [...]
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BRIDAL MAKE-UP TEAM SHOOT
Laura Mayers, from The Bridal Make Up Team contacted me recently to shoot some new material for their website. I’ve known and worked with Laura for around twenty years, mostly in our previous existence in the film and TV industry. These days, Laura and I meet a handful of times a year whilst ‘on wedding [...]
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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER MAGAZINE – PPOTY 2013
Well – it’s official! The latest copy of Professional Photographer magazine has just come dropped on my doormat, announcing entries for their Professional Photographer Of The Year 2013 competition – and I’m one of the four judges. I’m deeply humbled and honoured to be part of such an esteemed publication – my constant source of [...]
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VICTORIA & KARL AT STYAL LODGE
Victoria & Karl were married recently at Styal Lodge in Cheshire The wedding was a 100% a family affair, with all the children being involved in every part of the day, from preparations until way, way past the first dance, they enjoyed every minute of Mummy & Daddy’s big day. Victoria is the daughter of [...]
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PHOTOGRAPHY MONTHLY MAGAZINE – GEOCACHE COMPETITION
For regular readers of Photography Monthly magazine, there’s a Geocache competition. Based on GPS co-ordinates, plus a few descriptive clues to the ‘treasure’ location, the fun competition mixes a healthy outdoor walk (nothing too strenuous!), with scenic photographic opportunities, plus the chance to track down one of three hidden tickets, each featuring its own unique [...]
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LIZ & MARK E-SHOOT
Liz and Mark are getting married soon at the wonderful Stanley House in Mellor, and we shot a few ice-breaker E-Shoot images on Sunday. In the rain. Since the weather was a little changeable, I opted to go for a a ‘live’ E-Shoot in the same amount of time we would shoot the formals [...]
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LAURA & ANDY E-SHOOT
Laura & Andy are getting married soon at Kilhey Court in Standish. Both of them work in the Midlands, so it made a welcome change to catch up with them in Stafford, half way between our homes, for the E-Shoot. Laura was a little camera shy at first…not Andy though. He loved it. So, in [...]
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VICTORIA & RON, WALTON HALL
Victoria and Ron were married at Walton Hall recently. It’s a stunning venue, and only my second time of working there – but I just love the place. And I can see why Victoria and Ron chose it for their wedding. The couple work in broadcast media, and are fully conversant with ‘how things are shot’, [...]
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DADDY-DAUGHTER TIME – A MINI PHOTO STORY
It’s a great feeling at times, when you do your dream job for a living. I’ve been a photographer for over 30 years now – both as an amateur and professional, and it’s still my main hobby, as well as my full-time job. I’ve got the day off today, so while mum was out for [...]
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ONE SHOT – FORMBY POINT
This image was taken on a rare day off. We took little Sophie to Formby point, so she could run around the beach in safety, fly her kite, paddle in the incoming tide with mummy – all the usual things. For those that know me, and my love of all things Nikon will also know [...]
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CHRISTINE & STEPHEN AT GORTON MONASTERY
Christine & Stephen were married recently at Gorton Monastery. This couple were just brilliant to work with – they’ve been there, done it and sold the T shirts to prove it. Eternal soul mates, very funny and laid back they decided to tie the knot after being together, for…well, a few years! And tie the [...]
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SANDHOLE OAK BARN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY – NICKY & NICK
Nicky & Nick were married at Sandhole Oak Barn recently. Nicky booked me as their wedding photographer around a year ago, on recommendation from a colleague. Apart from a quick viewing meeting with Nicky way back then, this was a classic meet the ‘couple on the day’ scenario. I duly arrived (early, like I do) [...]
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CLAIRE & MIKE E-SHOOT, MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
The other evening I caught up with double act Claire & Mike for their city-centre E-Shoot. I say double act, these guys are hilarious and so well suited to each other, it’s almost scary! I’ll be photographing their wedding in June – a city centre-wedding affair too, and really looking forward to it. When we [...]
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ONE SHOT – NATALIE & ROB’S E-SHOOT IN LONDON
Natalie & Rob will be getting married in a few weeks’ time up in the Lake District – at The Samling, near Windermere, and I’m really looking forward to photographing their exclusive, intimate family wedding. The couple live in London, so we shot their E-Shoot yesterday, down near where they live in Putney. They wanted [...]
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JEN & DARREN’S E-SHOOT AT THE ABODE CHESTER
Jen and Darren are getting married in a few weeks at The Abode in Chester, a stunning, modern boutique hotel next to the racecourse. These guys are a great couple, with interesting jobs. Jen gets to travel to the USA a lot, while Darren knows his food…I’ll leave it at that We meet recently at [...]
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DUNHAM MASSEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY – AMARJIT & ANDREW
Amarjit and Andrew were married recently at Manchester University, with a reception at The Axe and Cleaver in Dunham Massey. I photographed Amarjit & Andrew’s E-Shoot recently on Stanage Edge, and we plan to go back for a post wedding shoot in summer. Amarjit was a guest at a wedding I photographed a couple of [...]
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