JAMES & EMMA... purple hearts & hunters!

The most important thing for me as a photographer is to try to understand each client their personality, their ideas and how they want their wedding photographs to be. When I first met Emma I knew that she would be a bride who was meticulous in all aspects of her wedding planning and I wasn't wrong. When I arrived at Smiths last Thursday I was loving all the attention to detail that she had put into her wedding. The colour scheme of the wedding was a dash of purple and the men wore black spirit tartan. I started out in the Ash suite of Smiths Hotel.
I photographed Emma's stunning Maggie Sottero gown, her fabulous purple shoes and Vandella flowers. I also loved the PANDORA bracelet the James had bought her to remind his wife to be of this their special day....



You just know that you are going to have a lot of fun when the bride brings along her own props!

I loved the purple Hunters wellies and loved the heart shaped brollie !! I need one of those... Emma looked stunning as she posed on the bath in the bathroom of the Ash suite ...well we both like things to be a bit different from the norm!



James and his twin brother Ben before the ceremony...Emma bought James a series of gifts one of which was a new watch she didn't want him to be late!



The happy couple posing for photographs



I knew those props would come in useful..



The reception details were great all carrying the same theme. James and Emma thanks for letting us share your special day hope you are having a wonderful time in Mexico.
To watch their slideshow CLICK HERE.

PINK LEAF CATERING

Just thought I would share a useful link for any brides who are looking to hold their wedding reception in a marquee or family home.

Jane and Ian Ferguson who run Pink Leaf Catering are the couple you need to talk to. Whatever your requirements they can cater for small intimate dinner parties or large family gatherings. It isn't just weddings they can cater for any special occasion!

I recently photographed some of their delicious food for some new promotional material and having personally tasted what they make I highly recommend them and they are lovely people too!

Check them out! www.pinkleafcatering.co.uk

TO BE 18 AGAIN...

Many years ago I was a school photographer but as the years went on I found my niche my comfort zone what I loved doing the most was documenting weddings. So now I am a wedding photographer and I love it, but lately I have photographed quite a few portraits of families and children which I too have enjoyed.
It is true that in this country we photograph our kids at different stages in their lives mostly when they are cute babies and kids and then as children get older parents don't tend to have that many pictures taken of their kids anymore. In America there is a big trend to photograph teenagers and I notice that that trend could be coming here. More and more young girls are requesting fun photographs of themselves looking good and they say you are at your prime when you are 18-21!! Below are a selection of portraits that I have taken of girls having fun and looking great. Looking back I would LOVE to be 18 again!

SMITHS WEDDING FAYRE

Well it has been a while since I have blogged so I thought I should give some news on what I am up to. I have had a busy couple of weeks with a couple of weddings a portrait and numerous wedding albums getting completed from late autumn weddings. I am also in the middle of organising a fashion shoot that should be great fun in February.

I work closely with Smiths Hotel a contemporary award winning hotel in Gretna, and so I was delighted when they asked me if I could attend their wedding fayre which is on Sunday 31st January from 12-4pm. Because all posts are better with a picture here is one of Karen and Lee's wedding ...they were married at Smiths at the weekend.

Daniel & Stacey ...Perfect white wedding in Gretna

Daniel and Stacey met at work. Their first date was on 17 December 2005 and four years later on 17 December 2009 ....they chose to marry in Gretna on their anniversary! Dan and Stacey came to the studio to meet before their wedding and I knew that I would have a great time photographing their wedding. They are such a great couple together and the day was spent with close family and friends for a cosy winter wedding. I started at the award winning Smiths Hotel for photographs of Stacey getting ready.....



Dan the main man!



I love this look that only winter low light can give..Winter sun streamed through the windows of the Penthouse Suite..The bridesmaids and Stacey were so natural in front of the camera!




They chose to marry at Anvil Hall by candlelight..



As we left to go to the Ramsey McIntosh Suite at Gretna Hall Hotel it started to snow what a romantic end to another fabulous wedding.



Have a great honeymoon in the Maldives!

To see their slideshow click HERE.

The Snow has arrived....

Well I have just spent a fantastic weekend away with family and friends on the island of Bute. We enjoyed amazing food, great company and some lovely moments that always will stay with me.

One of those moments was on Sunday morning it was our turn to make breakfast for everyone (which happened to be pancakes for 20 people!!) and as I pulled back the old wooden shutters on our bedroom I looked out and wow it was like looking out on a magical winter wonderland. It was so exciting I felt like a big kid all over again I do love the snow!

As I write this blog entry tonight it is still snowing heavily, on and off it has been snowing since Thursday when the snow started to fall for Stacy and Dan's wedding in Gretna Green which I shot just before I left. Fortunately this fun loving couple were up for getting out there and having a few pics in the snow which I knew would be a part of their day that they wouldn't want to forget!

The light had gone it was early evening but I was SO happy to grab my flash out of my bag to stop the movement of those snowflakes and hey I think its worked!!. I am stlll editing Dan and Stacey's wedding but here is a taste of things to come.. More to come of Dan and Stacey in the next couple of days..

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY.......

Well I haven't been photographing any weddings the last few weekends as December isn't always the busiest month for couples getting married, but I still have been very busy!

I have had a record number of albums to get sent out and so I have been working night and day to get them finished. I also give my clients the choice of different styles of albums which means that I get to make up a varied selection of albums which I enjoy doing. Here are some photos of what I have been busy with....

This was the lovely wedding of Steven and Victoria who were married back in August at the beautiful Dalston Hall. It was a fab wedding to photograph. I sent out their album last week and here is what they said on receiving it:

"The album is absolutely beautiful, I love the front cover! It looks stunning and has taken prime position on the fire place. Once again, many thanks you have been fantastic if anyone is looking for a photographer I will be in touch!".



Some more album designs each couple is different and unique and so are the albums we create.....



This was the fab wedding of Derek and Jenny back in July. We had so much fun at this wedding, here is what they had to say when their finished album arrived at their house a few weeks ago.

"The album arrived today and it is just fab-u-lous!! Derek brought it to work for me to see around midday, we are sooooo pleased with it! Everyone at work saw it and they all said how amazing it was and more comments that it's the best album they've seen!! We are biased but we have to agree ;o)

You have done us proud and certainly made our day one that we (nor guests) will ever forget. We have been so lucky with our wedding from start to finish. The moment I saw your website I hoped you'd be free for our wedding, we got everything we wanted and more.

Thank you for all your hard work and indulging me in the changes with the album. Please also thank Jesse for us, he captured some amazing piccies too, we had such a great day with you both. I wish we lived closer so we could recommend you to anyone and everyone ;o)

We can't wait to show the album to all our family and friends and no doubt we'll need a new copy in a year from my wearing it out looking at it ha!!!

We honestly can't thank you enough :o)
All the best
Love
Jenny & Derek x x



If you would like a unique album and your wedding captured in a fun and creative way then have a look to see if I am free in my DIARY or call me on 01228 675104.