Town and Country Photographic

Back in time at Charlotte and Justin’s wedding

Jul 222011

Every now and again I feel the urge to go back to basics, just so I know I still have “the touch”. Recently I decided to dust off my father’s 1962 Rolleiflex 3.5E Planar and bring it along to Charlotte and Justin’s wedding. These cameras where the fashion and press photographers camera of choice throughout the 1960′s and used by such great photographers as Bailey, Lategan and Donovan (not forgetting my dad of course). They are simply a joy to use.

Each exposure has to count as there is only 12 frames per roll of film, so no “peppering the subject”. Get it right first time is the rule. I love the way the Rolleifex slows down the way I work. There are no electronic aids such as auto focus or automatic exposure controls, everything is set manually. But the quality of the image just shines through.

My thanks to Charlotte and Justin for indulging me!

More about our wedding photography can be seen at Town and Country Photographic Weddings

Charlotte taken with 1960's Rolleiflex 3.5E with Kodak CN400 film

Another photograph of Charlotte with our Rolleiflex 3.5E with Kodak CN400 film

A sneak peek at Claire and Paul’s Down Hall Wedding photographs

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Jul 182011

I simply had to post a small selection of Claire and Paul’s wedding photographs which I photographed on Saturday. Down Hall is one of my favourite venues in Essex, with spectacular architecture, gardens and of course top notch service. The day could not have started worse as the rain had been torrential all morning and I knew Claire really wanted her wedding photographs to be taken in the gardens. So studio lights packed in the car I waded off to Down Hall fully expecting to be indoors all day. The rain continued to fall even during the ceremony but as the couple where saying their vowels it eased off and then stopped as Claire and Paul came down the isle! We made it out side and managed to get all the portraits and group photographs taken before the heavens opened up again. Once everybody was back in doors the Wedding Breakfast was ready to be served and speeches read. After everybody partied into the night. More about our wedding photography can be seen at Town and Country Photographic Weddings

Make up at Down Hall

Claire getting ready for her wedding at Down Hall

Claire at Down Hall

Guests greet Claire and Paul after the ceremony

Claire and Paul

Claire and Paul at Down Hall

Sienna, Claire's Flower Girl

Claire and Paul pose in front of one of Down Hall's many spectacular back drops.

Claire and Paul cut their wedding cake

The First Dance

Claire dances with her Dad

Claire and Paul in the Ibetstone Room at Down Hall

Charlotte and Justin’s beautiful Sulhamstead wedding

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Jul 172011

Here are some images from Charlotte and Justin’s gorgeous Sulhamstead wedding from a few weeks ago. Charlotte got ready in a nearby hotel before heading off to church in her father’s newly restored MG Midget. After the Ceremony all the guests where invited to a spectacular marquee reception at Justin’s parents house which is just up the road from the church in Ufton. Justin could not resist taking the keys to Charlotte’s father’s MG and driving his new wife to the reception in style. Fortunately the weather stayed fine all day and all the guests enjoyed a fine summer evening.

To view more of our wedding photography please go to: Town and Country Photographic Wedding Photography.

Charlotte at the hotel before her wedding

The Ceremony

Charlotte signing the register

Charlotte and Justin with Charlotte's Father's fabulous MG Midget

Justin whisks Charlotte off to their reception inCharlotte's Father's MG Midget

Justin and Charlotte

Charlotte looking beautiful in her wedding dress

The Reception

Eighteenth Birthday Party Fashion Shoot

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Jul 072011

Here are a selection of images from a recent Fashion style shoot for an eighteenth birthday party. I thought it was a fantastic way to celebrate and remember a special birthday. We decided to do something a little “off the wall” for this shoot and use our Ellinchrom Ranger battery operated lighting units in local woodland. As you can see the results are very dramatic. More information on our portraiture can be found here.

Ashridge Wedding Fayre

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Jun 242011

I am delighted to have been asked to exhibit at this year’s Ashridge Wedding Fayre on Sunday, 3rd July. Ashridge makes a perfect wedding venue with, superb service, attentive staff and simply the most spectacular backdrops for your photography. While you are there, do visit our stand to view some of our sample albums, have a chat and take time to have a walk around the estate’s magnificent grounds.

Ashridge in Snow December 2010

Alison and Nick during their wedding reception at Ashridge

Ashridge's Chefs prepare the main course

Robert and Linda outside the Main Hall

Linda and Robert’s exquisite Ashridge Wedding

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Jun 182011

I have just finished editing the photographs from Linda and Robert’s beautiful wedding at Ashridge. It was a fabulous day, the rain held off just long enough for their guests to watch Robert make the most spectacular of arrivals via helicopter! Linda’s dream was also met as her father was able to walk her down the aisle, he was so proud! During the ceremony there were a few chuckles as the grandfather clock started chiming 12 noon just as the Best Man was doing his reading.

Later on a jazz band played for Linda and Robert to start the dancing.

Robert arrives at Ashridge in style.

Linda heads for the ceremony.

Dad was so proud to be able to walk his daughter down the aisle.

Robert and Linda's guests view the ceremony in The Main Hall at Ashridge

Robert and Linda outside the Main Hall

Linda in her beautiful gown outside the Main Hall

Fun during the group photographs.

Heading in for the Wedding Breackfast

Ashridge's Chefs prepare the main course

Starters waiting to be served

The Lady Marian Alford Room a perfect setting for Linda and Robert's wedding breakfast

The Guests listen attentively to the speeches

Robert's speech

A guest find's Robert's speech humourous.

The First Dance

The Countess of Wessex

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Jun 092011

Yesterday was one of the highlights of my year. I was asked by Essex County Council to photograph HRH The Countess of Wessex visit to Braintree Council Chamber where she presented Essex’s 10, 000th Citizen at a British Citizenship Ceremony. After the Ceremony The Princess chatted to the New Citizens and staff from Braintree Council and the staff from Essex County Council’s Registration Services, all where thrilled to speak to her.

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex arrives at Braintree Council Chamber

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex is greeted by The High Sheriff and Councillor Bass

and then by Roger Robbins Roger Robbins The Registration Service Business Development Manager

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex is led into The Council Chamber

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex being introduced to new Citizens

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex signing the Guest Book

Public Relation Portraits for Volvo Cars East London

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May 312011

I was recently commissioned by Volvo Cars East London, a new Volvo dealership in Chigwell to photograph the members of staff throughout the dealership for their new website which is soon to be launched. Karen Smith, the groups MD asked me to incorporate the staff’s working environment within the images. This is what I came up with….

Volvo Cars East London

Kelly and Damian’s Wedding at St. Richard of Chichester, Buntingford & Parklands, Quendon Hall.

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May 292011

I was thrilled last Saturday, to photograph Kelly and Damian’s Wedding on a wonderful spring day. Kelly arrived at St. Richard of Chichester Church on her father’s arm, looking so beautiful in a champaign coloured gown. After the service and a few photographs outside the church, Kelly and Damian headed off to the wonderful Parklands, Quendon Hall, in a brand new Rolls Royce Ghost for their wedding breakfast and reception.

Kelly at home before her Wedding Service

Kelly signs the register

Kelly and Damian outside St Richard of Chichester, Buntingford

Damian and Kelly share a tender moment in their fabulous Rolls Royce

What a wonderful cake!

Kelly and Damian at Parklands

Damian starts the dancing with Kelly

Kelly at dusk, taken with my new Elinchrom Quadra lights

Parklands Wedding Fayre

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May 282011

Come and meet us at the Parklands Wedding Fayre on Sunday 5th June. We will be exhibiting and exciting range of new sample albums and will be very happy to talk to you about your wedding day while you look through our photography. Doors open at 11am and close at 4pm. further details can be found at the Parklands web site.

Emily makes her way to the Ceremony

Nicola looked simply beautiful in her wedding dress. The low sunset made such a stunning back drop.

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