Don’t forget that you can purchase vouchers for my wedding photography (and portraits too) from my online shop. These make lovely gifts for people.
Learn MoreI’ve just booked a wedding at the Montagu Arms in Beaulieu. I’ve not shot a wedding there before although I’ve taken lots of photographs in Beaulieu as I love the area and live not far from it. Really looking forward to this one although as it’s a February wedding I hope it’s not to cold!
Learn MoreLizzie and Shaun have asked me to shoot their wedding photographs next year at the Southampton Hilton Hotel. I’ve shot a few weddings there now and am looking forward to next September for this one.
Learn MoreI met with the lovely Lucy and Colin yesterday who have booked me for next August to photograph their wedding at the Southampton DeVere. Hopefully the weather will be fine and we can get out the back to the old roman walls and get some shots their with the walls as a...
Learn MoreI’ve just looked in my diary and seen that its soon going to be the ‘Xmas do’ for the Association of Elite Photographers. The AEP is an invitation only group of professional photographers in Hampshire who meet once a month I share ideas and socialise. I’ve been a member for 4 years now and look forward to our monthly meetings. A plus note for...
Learn MoreI’m helping out at a photographer friends wedding this weekend and the long range forecast says it might snow. I’m such a big kid with the snow so I hope it does! Also makes for a very romantic wedding when it does. Brings a new meaning to the phrase white wedding.
Learn MoreI’m putting on a bridal show next spring. I used to organise these years ago but stopped when I moved to the New Forest area. If you’re in the wedding industry and want some more details then get in touch.
Learn MoreHope the rain holds off tomorrow. I’m taking Gemma and Andy into the New Forest for an engagement shoot at Rhinefield House. Fingers crossed it warms up and the rain stops!!!
Learn MoreI think I need to mention portraits more on my website. I had a couple book me for their wedding next year at Highcliffe Castle and afterwards they asked me if I knew any good portrait photographers! I think a new website for the portraits is in order!
Learn MoreIt’s been a busy week, booked 5 weddings for next year this week. Looks like next year will be very busy so hope it’s a sunny one!
Learn MoreMore expense today! Spent a fortune on camera gear again! Drat it’s so easy with the Internet!
Learn MoreMy new sample albums have arrived and I’m really pleased with them. I’ll try and get some photographs of them up on here soon.
Learn MoreThere’s a new photographers scheme coming which will separate the professionals from the amateurs. This is great news as at the moment the photographic industry is completely unregulated and anybody can claim to be a photographer.
Learn MoreChristina and Simon have asked me to shoot their wedding photos next Autumn at the DeVere Grand Harbour in Southampton. I love this hotel as if the weather permits you can head out through the gardens at the back and take some lovely shots with the old Roman walls as a backdrop. The hotel itself is lovely too, can’t wait until next Autumn to do this...
Learn MoreI’ve just booked a wedding for Teresa and Geoffrey for July next year at All Saints Church St. Ives and then Ibsley Village Hall. The wedding is near Ringwood, I’m finding myself doing more and more weddings in Ringwood recently, not sure why that is as I don’t advertise that direction. Very happy to do it however as that’s a really pretty...
Learn MoreDon’t forget that I now offer location portraiture in the New Forest. The shots below were all taken this year in the New Forest and make such a nice change from studio portraits. Winter time is a great time to have these done as well as the light is so nice this time of year. Use the contact me form to enquire about pricing. New...
Learn MoreOh my, it’s a month to Christmas today! This year has whizzed by so quickly but it’s been a good one and the weddings have all been fantastic and I’ve really enjoyed myself. I’m at lots of new venues next year (e.g. Fontwell Racecourse) and am looking forward to shooting some new stuff (keeps me on my toes!) Well I guess I’d better start my...
Learn MoreI’ve booked another wedding at The Potters Heron Hotel in Ampfield (which is near Romsey) I’ve not done one there in nearly a year so will be nice to go back and shoot there again.
Learn MoreI’m shooting some portraits tomorrow. These are a little different than the studio stuff or location in the New Forest work as my client wants some urban shots. We’re heading into Southampton to find some cool places to do some stuff in the daytime and then coming back in the evening to do some night shots with the docks lit up behind. Really looking forward...
Learn MoreI’m going cross eyed this week staring at computer screens. I’ve been designing wedding albums all week and am just about finished. When I design an album the layout gets sent to the bride and groom for approval and we often make small tweaks here and there. Hopefully they will all like what I’ve done.
Learn MoreI’ve booked another wedding at the popular Winchester Hotel. I’ve shot a few weddings there now and it’s a really modern and chic hotel. Looking forward to next September and shooting that one.
Learn MoreI have been asked to photograph a funeral next week. It’s obviously going to be very different from my usual type of shooting and make you realise how short life is. The deceased’s son is in another country and cannot make the funeral which is why I’ve been asked to cover it and send the pictures abroad.
Learn MoreI’ve just had a disc of photos arrive in the post from a bride who phoned me last week. She hired a ‘photographer’ for her wedding this summer and paid £1000 for a disc of photos. It looks like this particular photographer from Southampton was not very experienced as the photos are dreadful. There are lots of blurry shots and the quality of all of...
Learn MoreI’ve been asked to photograph a wedding a the Bartley Lodge Hotel. This is the first one for next year although I’ve shot there lots of time before and shot 4 weddings there this year. The hotel has had a fortune spent on renovations last year and is really nice now (not that it wasn’t before!) Looking forward to next June.
Learn MoreA very good friend of mine Colin Charles (who is an amazing photographer himself in Hedge End) has written one of the best articles I’ve seen in recent years about why you should hire a professional to shoot your wedding photographs. Have a read. WHY BOOK A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER? This is essential reading before deciding on a photographer Just a...
Learn MoreI’m pleased to announce that starting immediately you can now pay for your wedding photography interest free. There are no charges, no ‘setup fees’ or any of that nonsense. You simply divide the amount owed by the number of months until your wedding and we will setup up a direct debit for you. This makes budgeting for your wedding photography so much...
Learn MoreDeborah and Saqib have booked me to shoot their wedding next May at Careys Manor. I shoot a lot of weddings there and love the grounds as there are some beautiful places to take lovely shots.
Learn MoreToday is one of those days where I’m going to be glued to my computer all day editing weddings. There is so much work to do after you take the shots to make sure that they are PERFECT for the bride and groom. It’s the little things that you notice afterwards (like a flap on a pocket that’s inside out or a stray lock of hair that’s gone in front of...
Learn MoreI’ve just come back from meeting with Jane and Carl at Romsey Abbey. They’re not getting married until 2013 but thought they’d get me booked as I shot Jane’s best friend (and bridesmaid) when she got married a couple of years ago. I love Romsey Abbey, it’s so majestic and the shots of the wedding taken from the back of the Abbey are...
Learn MoreWell the weather held out on Saturday for the wedding of Ben and Sarah at Highcliffe Castle. In fact, there are lots of blue sky and sunshine in the photos so that worked out well! The sun shines on the righteous as they say. Here are a few from the day. HighCliffe Castle Wedding Photos HighCliffe Castle Wedding
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