Uncategorized

Leah and Jordan asked me to take their wedding photographs a few months ago. When I first met them, they were both concerned about being nervous and awkward in front of the camera on their big day. So, to remedy this and get them to feel at ease and comfortable with me as their photographer, I suggested we do an engagement shoot.
Engagement shoots are a brilliant and informal way of getting a feel for being the focus and centre of attention. They also allow you to get to know your photographer and talk through certain poses and shots that you would like taken on your big day.
A gorgeous, sunny afternoon found us walking across a field, laden with picnic baskets, blankets and of course my all important camera equipment and props. We had arranged the use of some private land, away from curious eyes which helped Leah and Jordan totally relax.

If you would like to know more about engagement shoots and my services please give me a call or use the Contact page.

I have never seen a bride smile so much and so wide as Dana did all day.
Dana and Pete’s special day was all about their family and amazing friends, who were there to celebrate with them and have a stonking good time doing so!
With children laughing and running around, bouncy castles on the lawn for both the little kiddies and the big kids (adults), there was an abundance of photos and moments to capture. I had such a hard time picking my favourites to include in this blog.
When Dana and Pete received their photos they sent me this wonderful feedback:

We have had the pictures printed and put them into lovely folders. We are having trouble picking ones for our wall, as they are all gorgeous, we might end up using them all, it will end up as shrine lol.

I have shown all the family the photos and they love them as much as we do. I knew from the moment we met you, that you would meet our expectations and capture our lovely day.
So a big massive thank you and we will be highly recommending you xx – Dana & Pete

I always welcome feedback so please feel free to comment and let me know what you think of my work.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

There are some wedding days that I know I will never forget.
Charlotte and Kevin’s was one of those truly beautiful days. It was a day of utter celebration – Celebrating their Love, Life, Family and Friends.
After taking their engagement photos at the beginning of the summer I was so excited about shooting their wedding day. There was no doubt in my mind that we would have the opportunity to capture a wonderful day and take amazing emotive photographs they would treasure for years to come.

I always welcome feedback so please feel free to comment and let me know what you think of my work.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Gary and Maria contacted me a few weeks ago asking if I could fit them in on short notice.
They had just returned from their  dream Hawaiian wedding and were planning a wedding blessing, where all their loved ones who could not make it to Hawaii, could attend and share in their special day, and celebrate their love for one another.
Gary and Maria had been married on a deserted beach as the sun set, the waves crashed along the shore, a Hawaiian priest recited a traditional wedding blessing and blew a conch shell (is this making you jealous yet)?
The theme of the blessing was “Hawaii” and “tropical” and all the guests were encouraged to wear bright colours and Hawaiian shirts.
The blessing was held in Elmdon Church with photographs taken in the park afterwards.

The whole essence of Mark and Debbie’s special day was celebrating their love and commitment to each other with their friends and family.
I have never met a more relaxed bride and Debbie looked radiant. Guests were given specific instructions to come in what they felt comfortable in, and as long as they were there to share in the joy and love of the day, that was all that mattered.

I was having a pretty darn good day, and did not think that it could possibly get any better until I received an email from a couple that I shot engagement photos for a few weeks ago.
Maybe I am watching far too much American TV or I am becoming over exuberant in my old age but I found myself doing a very un-English fist pump and exclaiming a rather loud “YES” when I read what they had to say.

We just wanted to say how delighted we are with the engagement shoot pictures, thank you so much. Everyone has said how natural they are and how the pictures really pick out us as a couple.  Gives us a good guide too as to what poses we like/dont like for our wedding

I really cant wait to shoot Kevin and Charlottes’ wedding in October. We now know what poses work from both an aesthetics point of view and a personal one. They feel comfortable with me as their photographer and know that at the end of their wedding day they can look forward to photographs that will have captured their special day and their essence as a young newly married couple in love.
Here are a few of their engagement shots.

If you would like to know more about my photography or enquire about availability please use the contact page.

 
I loved this late Sunday afternoon shoot with the lovely Perry family and I  had so much fun!
We did the hour long shoot in their own home and used their back porch for the outdoor shots and then set up my portable studio in the lounge, which all worked out perfectly, with fabulous photos being taken.

Just a quick “Thank You” for the photo’s – they’re great, and exactly what we wanted. Tascha obviously loves them too, and we are already planning another shoot at some point next year! I have changed my Facebook pics with a couple of them, and had a couple of questions about who did them, so you may get one or two calls off the back of them too!
Thanks again
Chris

 
I always welcome feedback so please feel free to leave a comment or get in touch via the contact page
 

 
I am in the middle of silly season at the moment. If I am not photographing a wedding I am sitting in my office editing images.
I do love my work though (if you can even call it work). One thing I always forget or should I be honest and say “put off”, is …. blogging.
I always have so much to say and so much going on in my head but when I sit down and try and share it online, I draw a complete blank and then invariably I start chatting to my mum or friends on certain social media sites that are best not mentioned (feel free to like my Facebook page at this point).
So I thought I would just let my photos speak for themselves…..
Right now I am busy working Grace and Rob’s wedding photos from last week, and I thought I’d share a few that I’ve done so far – I have their permission of course.
What do you think?