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Engagement Photography sessions

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Engagement Photography in Suffolk and Essex.

Most of my wedding packages include an engagement shoot and I’m often asked why I offer them.

The majority of us aren’t models and can feel a bit uncomfortable in front of a camera. When couples like yourselves have a shoot with me before the wedding it gives them a chance to see what being photographed professionally is like.

It also means that come their wedding day they are totally at ease with having me around.

I like to work with emotions and those fleeting moments that create a wonderful wedding story. Having a couple at totally at ease with me means that those true emotions are able to shine through.

The shoot normally takes place somewhere local to you, Essex and Suffolk abound with great locations – so it’s always easy to find somewhere! It’s not a fussy studio session, but a more relaxed, informal shoot. It’s good to have the shoot quite soon after you book your photography with me. This means you’ll have plenty of time to choose your favourite images for things like save the date cards, invitations, signing books or anything else that will compliment your wedding.

Some couples just use their shoot as a chance to feel more at ease and relaxed with me prior to their wedding day – that’s fine too. There is never any obligation to make any purchases.

All my clients get a special extra service from me after the engagement shoot. Their very own private, invitation only online gallery. Here you can show photographs from your engagement shoot. Your guests will not only see all those beautiful pictures, but also have the chance to buy gift vouchers from me as a way of contributing to the cost of your wedding photography. This has been a very popular option recently, and so much nicer than getting another set of knives and forks!

What to wear?

The shoot is all about photographing you and your partner during this awesome time in your lives. You’re both madly in love and ready to start creating a great future together and it’s those emotions you want to shine through in your photographs.

It’s very important you wear clothes that make you feel great, but also are comfortable and match the place and your personalities. Try to match your look with each other. If you’re uncertain of what you think would be good to wear – stick with classic casual clothes. These always look good and won’t date in years to come.

Don’t worry too much about having your hair and make-up professionally done for your shoot – just be ‘you’. Of course if being ‘you’ means a trip to the salon – go for it! If you really think you would like a professional to do some make-up for you, let me know as I have a couple of great make-up experts I can call in for you. You could always use the make-up artist you’re going to use on your wedding day and ‘test drive’ your make-up.

What to do with your photographs?

As part of the complimentary engagement shoot included with most of my wedding photography packages, you’ll also be presented with a collection of screen resolution files which you can share with friends online. I’ve also got a range of other products you may be interested in:
Portfolio Box

Presentation box containing 15 mounted multiaperture prints.
£330

Framed prints and wall art.

Wouldn’t it be great to present the mothers with a wonderful framed print from your shoot as a thank you and not some flowers that will wilt in a weeks time?
Use your complimentary 10% discount on my range of beautiful framed prints or wall art.
From £120

Books and albums.

Exclusive to engagement shoot clients – I have a range of amazing albums and signing books which make a great reminder of the day and a way to show off all those wonderful photographs.
Again, use your complimentary 10% discount when ordering.
From £320

I hope this has not only answered some of your questions about your engagement shoot, but also got you even more excited about it than you were before!

Can’t wait to see you at the shoot!

While I’m based in Suffolk and photograph weddings all through out East Anglia and Essex, I’m always happy to travel to somewhere special!

Alex

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Sadie and Jason – Bury St Edmunds Wedding Photography

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Slideshow of Wedding Photography in Bury St Edmunds.

 

Hope you all had a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

Towards the end of 2011 I was fortunate enough be at The Angel Hotel to photograph Sadie and Jasons wedding on Armistice Day.
Over the last half of 2011 my work started to focus more on capturing emotions, stories and narratives in my wedding photography.

I’ve been a wedding photographer in Bury St Edmunds for a number of years now and my reputation for delivering beautifully sympathetic photography is growing far and wide.
Sadie and Jason aren’t from Bury St Edmunds, but they had heard about me and the wonderful documentary wedding photography that I produce. More and more couples are starting to appreciate the fine skills and narrative that comes from hiring a reportage wedding photographer to cover their day.

Being Armistice day, there were plenty of poppies on display and it made everything just that little bit more special. There are a few photographs in the slideshow where people are taking time to reflect on the sacrifices that others have made.

The beauty of reportage wedding photography is that it works best when you see the whole sequence, so please, take a few minutes to watch this slideshow.
If you’re having a wedding in Bury St Edmunds, and need a photographer, please give me a call.

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Lisa and Ben – Newmarket Wedding Photography

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Lisa and Ben.

I’ve been a little slack recently about putting up blogs of weddings I’ve been covering this summer.

This is the wedding of Lisa and Ben, which took place in Newmarket (well, Exning and Moulton to be exact) during the summer.
In typical British fashion we had all manner of weather during the day, from bright blazing sunshine to pouring rain – but through it all, Lisa and Ben had a great time.

I hope you enjoy this little taster of their wedding photography.

 

Alex

 

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Claire and Simon – The Bildeston Crown and Stowmarket registry office

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Claire and Simon – The Bildeston Crown.

At the end of August an e-mail dropped into my inbox. ‘We know it’s very short notice, but we’re hoping you’re available to photograph our wedding on the 3rd September..’
That was my introduction to Claire and Simon and their family wedding at The Bildeston Crown and Stowmarket registry office. As it turned out, I was free as I’d booked off the 3rd to recuperate after a hectic August – but the promise of an intimate wedding, a vintage racing Bentley and a great couple combined with the good weather we were having, made it too good to pass up.

My wife also was dead jealous as she has been angling for us to visit The Bildeston Crown for some time now to sample their, by all accounts, amazing food. So it was like a little recce there to check them out.. :D

The weather gods were kind again and the 3rd dawned bright and wonderful. Claire had phoned the evening before, just to let me know that she had arranged a surprise for Simon. He is a big vintage Bentley fan, and Claire had secretly arranged for one to take them to the registry office in Stowmarket. Quite often I’m traveling all over the countryside driving to weddings, so it was nice to be in my local area again. Elmswell is only about 15 minutes from Bildeston and it’s a lovely leafy drive.

But enough about my driving through sun dappled country lanes – this isn’t Top Gear after all – it’s a wedding photography blog!

Both Claire and Simon wanted a wedding photographer whose photographs spoke to them. It was important that they didn’t just end up with a collection of pretty photographs, but a visual story of their wedding. I love working with couples who share my approach to photography – just watching the day unfolding and photographing those tender little moments that all come together to create an emotional narrative.

The wedding itself was a lovely intimate affair at the Stowmarket Registry office and then we were back to The Bildeston Crown for the reception.

Having never been in The Bildeston Crown before I was in for a treat.

Once everyone had arrived back from the registry office, canapes were served. If you look closely at a few photographs you’ll spot the moment when one of Simons’ sons tasted his first oyster! Always a memorable occasion.. :D
The Bildeston Crown is well known locally for it’s excellent food, and I have to say that it looked fantastic – certainly by the time the speeches came around, empty plates abounded. Not only did we have a speech from the best man, but Claire’s brother in Australia sang her a song via Skype. Hows that for cool? :D

I think it’s safe to say that Claire and Simon thoroughly enjoyed their wedding at The Bildeston Crown. I know I enjoyed being their wedding photographer there and I hope to be back at The Bildeston Crown soon..

To check my availability for your wedding photography – give me a call and I’d love to have a chat with you..

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Sally and Mark – Haughley Park Barn

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Sally and Mark – Haughley Park Barn and Bardwell church.

I first met Sally way back in January at a wedding fair we were both attending in Bury St Edmunds. Now I’ve written than I’m actually thinking, ‘hang on a mo, January wasn’t thaaaat long ago’. This year I’ve been so busy it just feels like it’s been going on forever. Oh and this kooky extended summer, delayed autumn is making the year feel longer.

But enough about the weather and how long the year has felt – lets talk about a wedding, after all this is a wedding photography blog!

So, I met Sally and Mark in January and they very kindly hired me to photograph their wedding at Bardwell church and then onto Haughley Park Barn.

On the day of the wedding itself, Sally, her mum and the rest of the bridesmaids, mums, kids and grandparents started off at the farmhouse, which is part of Haughley Park Barn. I love photographing in there – probably because it’s almost like my ideal house. The lines and the light inside make for some stunning photographs. Also having a whole house to yourself to get ready in I think makes the day feel just that much more special.

Quite often couples at Haughley get married at the venue itself, but for Sally and Mark a trip to their local church in Bardwell was the order of the day. So after spending time with Sally and getting some amazing photographs it was time to head off to Bardwell and catch up with Mark.

The vicar at Bardwell was great and let me photograph through the entire service. Some vicars don’t let wedding photographers so much as step foot in the church – occasionally with good reason because some photographers just create such a nuisance during the service. I’ve even heard of one photographer who stood up on the altar to get better photographs! That’s just utterly ridiculous behaviour and it gets us photographers who behave with respect during the service a bad name. Anyway, it was great to have a vicar who allowed me to discreetly photograph during the service.

After the service was over, everyone headed back to Haughley Park Barn. It’s only about twenty minutes in the car – so it was a nice little short trip.

Aside from the farmhouse, the backdrop of the main house and the barn itself – one of the joys of Haughley Park Barn is it’s setting. Sally and Mark had a whole little garden party vibe going on, so not were the gardens looking as good as ever, but there was a cool jumping castle for the kids, a handcrafted wishing well, some giant Jenga and of course, Pimms. I think there must be a law requiring every wedding in the summer to have Pimms on offer! :D

One of my favourite non-bridal photographs happened during the reception outside on the lawn. A Jenga tower of epic proportions was growing and growing – until – finally – the inevitable happened! Check out the result at the end of the slideshow.

If you’re thinking of getting married at Haughley Park Barn, give them a call and speak to Ellie or Rhona. I’m sure they would love to hear from you.

To check my availability for your wedding – give me a shout (01359 241 824), or drop me a line. I’d love to hear from you.

Alex

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