I will be exhibiting at two more weddings fairs over the next few months. The first is at Wood Green, near Huntingdon on the 28th Feb from 11am until 4pm. The second will be at Normanton Park Hotel on the South Shore of Rutland water near Oakham on the 28th March. Going on past experience, both shows should prove very useful for next years bookings.
As a photographer with over 20 years experience, I always thought I could handle most jobs and nothing would faze me. I’ve photographed everything from the the Royal Family to new born babies but after spending yesterday with a national press photographer, I realise I had met my match. Our job was to get a shot of a certain naughty footballer?? But as I had expected, most celebs hide behind blacked out car windows and in properties hidden by big walls and fences. So patiently from 7am until 7pm we sat over looking the main gates of the estate, twitching every time a car arrived or left but without ever seeing the naughty boy. It was cold, rained all day and I longed for a bride and groom to work my magic on. So after a long day of contemplation I left knowing I was living my dream and weddings and family portraits were my passion. Full respect to all the press photographers out there that fill our daily’s with news and gossip, they have a tough job.
After a hectic few days following a press photographer around London it was nice to get back to what I enjoy, wedding photography. Todays pre wedding shoot of Vicky and Paul was at the venue they have chosen for their big day, Swynford Paddocks near Newmarket. We were due some snow which luckily never materialised as Vicky really hates the cold and we got some great shots of the couple having some fun around the grounds Swynford.
I have been asked on several occasion now when I would put a few shots of my Rome trip on the blog. It has taken a few months but last night I found the time to get some images ready and here they are, better late than never. Rachael and I only had a few days in the city but it’s beauty and romance will stay in out hearts forever. Rome is an amazing place to visit and the one city in the world I would love to shoot a wedding, fingers crossed.
I had the pleasure of shooting the pre wedding session of Nicola and Daniel at my studio in Fenstanton this morning. The weather was consistent yet again and we had to contend with both snow showers and the cold, but the smiles and laughter never stopped and the couple seemed to enjoy themselves. There are some great locations around the studio and both Nicola and Daniel really got in to the shoot and the urban feel we introduced. They are getting married in March at the Old Bridge Hotel, Huntingdon, a great wedding venue on the edge of the Great Ouse.
Yesterday I photographed the new conservatory at Normanton Park Hotel in Rutland. Normanton Park is situated on the edge of Rutland water, nestled in trees making it a beautiful settings for a wedding. The new conservatory has a lake view and will no doubt prove very popular this summer. I always relish shooting weddings at Normanton as I always get a very warm welcome from the hotel staff and there are endless opportunities to capture stunning images in the extensive grounds.
I will be attending the Chilford Hall Wedding Fair this Sunday, 7th February from 10am until 4pm. Chilford Hall is a lovely wedding venue just outside the village of Linton near Cambridge. The Hall is based around it’s own vineyards and offers a bride and groom some great locations for their wedding photography. If you are free and in the area, please drop by and see my new Queensberry sample albums.
