So excited to be selected as a Regional Finalist Wedding Photographer in  The Wedding Industry Awards 2014. These awards are voted by my Clients from 2012/2013 wedding season. The region I am based in is huge covers all of London and South East so big competition for National Finalist. Even if I do not get any further in the awards a Regional Finalist Award is amazing and most importantly it was voted by you my lovely clients.

I was first nominated by Ben and Sarah one of my lovely couples for Wedding Industry Award. I looked into the Awards in more detail then before I knew it all my clients were voting away for me in the awards so a big thank you to all who voted. Lets watch this space to see if I get to be National Finalist fingers crossed.

If you would like any information or would like to chat about your wedding photography please feel free to get in touch I would be more than happy to help 01489 797550 or 07949 690 609 I shall look forward to hearing from you.

Engagement Photo Shoots Hampshire.

I am very excited to be offering engagement shoots in the Hampshire area as part of my new wedding packages for anyone that books me for there wedding for 2014 from now onwards. So the lovely Hollie and Sean have booked me a there wedding photographer for 2014. We went exploring down at the beach where they got engaged so a sentimental place for them both perfect location for a mini photo shoot. I had a great morning with them both and the rain just held off for us so perfect timing. The idea of the engagement shoot is to make you feel at ease in front of the camera so when thinking about what photographer to be your wedding photographer always worth doing a mini shoot.  I hate being in front of the camera myself you think I would be used to being in front of camera being a photographer! It is my job as a professional photographer to make my clients feel at ease in front of the camera and it is important to me you can be yourself. There are many ideas that come from doing a engagement shoot it gives us both time to discuss props, styles of images and also what you want out of your wedding images. Also most importantly you get to know me your photographer a little more and get to feel relaxed around me and my camera. Here are a few images from there shoot to give you a sneak peek into a engagement shoot.

A great time of year for family portraits this time of year families tend to come together over the lead up to the Christmas period and lots of parties and time for catching up takes place so if you are wanting to get everyone together for a family photo shoot now is the time to start getting everyone together.

My style of photograph is very relaxed and natural so not to much posing however I will guide and direct you so you do not feel like a lemon in front of the camera. Props are welcome to be used in the photographs however keeping the photographs simple always works well so bright colour tops or patterns work great. Seen as it is getting colder this time of year you may wish to add items such as hats and scarfs to the images to create a autumn style shoot and of course wellington boots for little ones is always a great look in camera.

I recently photographed the Bradshaw family and gang in Southampton, we had the most amazing weather in the morning and I used the family back garden for our photographic background. The shoot was very relaxed and natural capturing the whole family together as well as smaller groups worked really well here are a few images from the family shoot.

Parkinson’s UK Newfoundland Rescue 5th October 2013

I am so excited for the weekend I have the pleasure of photographing for Parkinson’s UK and Newfoundland Rescue on Saturday in Southampton Hampshire. I will be donating my photography services and time on the day for free in order to raise further funds for Parkinson’s UK and to create a memory of the day for all to treasure.

“What a great day on Saturday a amazing experience for all and yes I did jump in and have a go! and yes it was very very very cold. Thank you New Found Friends for such a great day and to Parkinson’s UK for picking me to work alongside as a sponsor for the day. I hope all the participants will enjoy the photographs I took along with my lovely partner and assistant Chris. It was so great to here all the wonderful stories and hard work everyone put into the event and a pleasure to meet everyone.”

PHOTOGRAPHS ARE NOW READY TO VIEW

Please click link below to order your photographs from the day or to just simply have a look.

http://www.photoboxgallery.com/Parkinsonsuk

For more information on Newfoundland dogs please go direct to there website; http://www.newfoundfriends.co.uk

I had the pleasure of photographing Becky and Martin Wedding at Bartley Lodge Hotel, Lyndhurst, New Forest on the 18th September. A pleasure to be there photographer. I loved all the little quirky details on the day a pleasure to create some very quirky and different couple pictures for them both.

Wedding Flowers well a tricky one what do you do? There are so many choices and ideas out there where do you begin? Luv flowers is a good start they are friendly and approachable they work with you to create the prefect flowers for your big day they have lots of photographs of work they have created before and books full of different flower types to help you pick your flowers. They are also keen to work on new styles and ideas to suit your wedding. I teamed up with Luv Flowers and team to photograph new ideas and designs. This company come highly recommended by me and there care and attention to detail is amazing, so amazing I have booked them for my wedding next year.

Below are a few amazing images to get your ideas following for your wedding flower ideas.

As a photographer I have a little black book full of amazing people I have worked with over the years in the wedding industry I would be more than happy to help you in your search for your perfect wedding suppliers. Feel free to get in touch if you need any help or support.

http://www.luvflowers.co.uk

Wickham Vineyard is a favourite place of mine especially this time of year. The Vineyard was planted in 1984 and has become a established Vineyard in the local area and still produces a wide range of wines. Wickham Vineyard has just become even more exciting as they have now decided to hire their grounds for wedding parties much to my delight. I am having my wedding party there next year so Wickham Vineyard comes highly recommended by myself if you want something a little different. The Vineyard is a little DIY in style but it allows you to create your mark and add your personality to the venue. So I was delighted to be asked to photograph the lovely Merry and Sam at this venue. Below is just a sneak peek of images taken on the day, which reflects the lovely Sam and Merry a wonderful couple who were a pleasure to meet and photograph. We were blessed with the most amazing weather. As you will notice we had wellington boots in the photographs we could not help ourselves they had to be in for a few pictures they are great for wedding photographs. Props are always welcome in my photography so why not….. It was nice to create wedding photographs that are a little different from the rest. Thank you Merry and Sam for being you.

So from working with the Vineyard I have become Wickham Vineyard’s recommended photographer I hope the term “official photographer” is ok to use you will have to ask Jess about this one
http://www.wickhamvineyard.co.uk

So I have been looking though my work to date this year and have complied a little glimpse video of my portfolio from this year so far 2013.

What a amazing venue for a wedding to take place The Manor Hotel, West Bexington. The Bride and Groom, Becky and Andrew were blessed with the most amazing weather on their wedding day. A very intimate day with family and friends. Here are a few images from there big day for you to enjoy.

Bournemouth Beach Weddings one of my most favourite wedding venues. The staff there are so helpful they really do try and make every wedding different and support you with your ideas. I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Ian and Katy here in May 2013. We had a great day with lots of beautiful sunshine and and very loving and warm family atmosphere. I love being at the beach I try to visit Bournemouth beach when the sun comes out such a lovely place to be also great to go back and visit Bournemouth as I did my professional photography degree at Bournemouth Arts Institute.

Here are a few pictures form there day for all to enjoy x