Quick up date

I can not believe it's been over a month since I last posted on here, I've been so busy that this has had to take a bit of a back seat, First came the shoot at Brough park, which went really well and I hope to post some of the shots here soon. Then a week was spent up in the Lake District taking loads of photos. Back to work after a great week found me getting requests for photos from 2 local magazines and a calendar company. On top of this I have also made a Christmas card which is for sale through Colloco in Leek.

I've also decided on the theme for my next exhibition in May, giving me 6 months instead of 6 weeks to work on it.

Before I go I am starting to book up for portraits to be used as Christmas presents, so if you are looking to get one done book now!

Sarah and Alex

Last Sunday I had the great pleasure of photographing Sarah and Alex's wedding at the Churnet Valley Railway. It all cam about after Sarah texted me her wedding date after seeing my web page, making sure that I realised that it was only 8 weeks away and not next year! Luckily I was free having set the bank holiday weekend aside in case we wanted to go camping and jumped at the chance to see a bride arrive by steam train!

The day went very well, the train was on time and the weather behaved its self (mostly). After a short civil ceremony in the station and a few photos with the bride, groom and steam engine (never thought I would write that sentence)it was on to the train for Champagne and Strawberries.

With Monday being a holiday I did not get the chance to start on the photos until Tuesday, but by the end of the day had weeded out the poor ones and was ready to hand finish the rest about 200 images. The first thing that jumps out of the pictures is Sarah's smile, it just never stopped, the next thing was just how much in love they both are, I was getting tears in my eyes just looking at them which is not good when you are trying to edit them.

The final 204 images were finished by Thursday, very quick, you would normally expect a full week at least, but there was a reason for the rush as they are off to visit relatives on Sunday and wanted to show them the pictures.

The last thing was the wait for the bride to pass judgement on the pictures, know matter how good you think they are she is the boss where this is concerned. As always the result was a happy one, for which I'm very glad, having shared their big day the last thing I would want is to disappoint them in any way.

Portrait Event 10th September at Brough Park leisure centre

With just 2 weeks to go spaces are filling up fast, call me on 07801 058345 to book your 1/2 in the spot light. It costs just £40 and the pictures will make great Christmas presents.

Portrait Event 10th September at Brough Park leisure centre

In what I think is a bit of a first for Leek I'm converting a room at the local leisure centre in Brough park in to a photo studio for the day on the 10th of September. Photographic session run for 1/2 an hour starting at 9.00am till 4.00pm. The cost is just £40 including a free 10" x 8" print. The session can be for family groups, couples, kids, bands, or even just one person. The maximum number that can be accommodated at one time is 7, but if you have more just call and I will see what can be done (size does matter).
This is a great opportunity to get family photographs while the tan is still showing and have them ready for gifts at Christmas.
The shots below will give you an indication of the type of portraits available, all these were done in the home, some under less than idea conditions.