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Jemma and Simon’s beautiful wedding at St Germain’s Church and Blake Hall

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Aug 262011

I had a wonderful day last week at photographing Jemma and Simon’s wedding along with fellow photographer and old friend Len Dance. The day started early at Blake Hall where we photographed the preparations. I left before the bridal party to capture the Groom, his Best Man and Ushers waiting nervously at St Germain’s Church which was less than half a mile from Blake Hall. After the service confetti was frown in it’s abundance and we took a few smaller groups before heading back to Blake Hall where Len and I photographed the larger family group photographs and also the bridal portraits around Bale Hall’s beautiful gardens. During the evening all where treated to a superb band with dancing into the early hours.

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Simon with his best Man and Ushers outside St. Germain's Church

Simon's Father meets St. Germain's Vicar

Simon and Jemma get showered in Confetti on leaving church

Jemma looked so happy after the service

Jemma and Simon loved the short drive back to Blake Hall in a VW Beetle

Jemma and Simon with their guests at Blake Hall

Jemma and Simon in the beautiful gardens at Blake Hall

Jemma looking beautiful on the swing at Blake Hall

Jemma and Simon

Lemon was Jemma's Colour theme

Blake Hall

Lauren and Andrew’s beautiful wedding at St. Joseph’s Church Bishops Stortford and Down Hall

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Aug 232011

This last few weeks have be so busy my blogging has slipped a little. I did have to post some images I took of Lauren and Andrew’s wedding at the end of July as their wedding was simply georgeous! Lauren and Andrew’s day had it all, Laughter, tears and of course romance! The wedding day started with Lauren getting ready at the family home in Chingford before heading to St Joseph’s Church in Bishops Stortford to meet an anxiously waiting Andrew! After a few photographs outside the church we all set off to Down Hall for a reception which was always going to be fun with the Irish side of Lauren’s family ready to lead the way!

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Lauren taken with our 1960's Rollieflex

Lauren preparing for her wedding

Andrew's mother finds something amusing during the service!

Lauren and Andrew just after their wedding

Lauren at Down Hall, shows off her beautiful gown

Andrew and Lauren with their Bridal Party with a spectacular view of Down Hall behind them.

Lauren and Andrew

Lauren

one of The Singing Waiters

The other Sining Waiter!

Lauren and Andrew at dusk at the entrance of Down Hall

Back in time at Charlotte and Justin’s wedding

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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!

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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.

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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….