“… I shot their recent launch at Royal Hospital Chelsea and from the word go it's been a pleasure to be involved…”
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The reality of shooting weddings, or any function which includes outdoor activity in the UK, means for 365 days a year you’re exposed to a potentially grumpy British climate. I guess it’s the fact that there's no control that leads to the constant concern over the elements, but I’m going to try and show why it needn’t be that way...
I can recall days in mid-November which felt warmer than those in June, and by the same token viewing forecasts which never mentioned rain, but soon after became a little soggy. We've all been been there, it’s all part of it. In my opinion, though, it really shouldn’t affect the proceedings too much if you have a good team on-board. Just such wedding days are really rare, trust me - they are, and when the skies close in all you can do is roll with it.
Introducing Lucy & Graylyn, who just laughed at the skies and got on with it. What massive credit they’re due. More to the point is Lucy knew it was coming, all the apps called it correctly, but even then she smiled and just focused on the fact she was getting married, the joy of which cancelled out any negativity.
After the lovely ceremony the State Apartments of Royal Hospital Chelsea, we all set off (senses of humour intact) for the short walk through the Ranelagh Gardens and the reception. The rain just kept coming, but RHC’s Sarah Preston and her team kept the day perfectly on-track and in such a situation how could anybody not have a blast.
Thanks to Mr & Mrs Loomis for allowing me to use some of their shots. I love working at the venue and always look forward to going back wearing either my wedding or corporate hat. It’s a little slice of idyl amid the streets of Chelsea…
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Spring at Kew...
“… I love to look back on an image like this to pull me back in to the day, and thanks to Mr & Mrs Pink for allowing me to illustrate it…”
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“… Cliveden House is epic. It's an overused word, in my opinion, but for this venue it is the only logical reaction as you venture down what must be a quarter of a mile of absolutely straight driveway, right to the door…”
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... I didn’t reveal to them just how nervous I was to get this right. Capturing the tone of such a personal family time can be tricky. Get this wrong and you’ll stick out, get it right and you have a little bit of gold, the significance of which galvanises over time.
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"...I found myself lingering over certain images with the enthusiasm of a student, being fired-up to go out and do better..."
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"... Many venues give you classic shots, images which work every time. It’s not that as a creative individual you’ve run out of ideas by embracing them - it’s more that you know a little bit of magic will almost certainly occur there, so you make sure you’re ready…
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"... This incredible 25 meter specimen was named Hope and put on display to the public during the Hall's 2017 overhaul..."
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"I wish the very best Christmas to all my clients, colleagues and friends, together with anybody who's crossed my path this year, even the numerous grumpy clerics. Well, it takes all sorts..."
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"... This is thoughtful, intelligent photography with real heft and presence..."
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"... this amazing location - tucked away off Fleet Street near the river Thames, is steeped in some of the richest memories in British history..."
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"... So, over Blackfriars Bridge we all ventured, and in the middle of fun this image, to my mind, summed-up their whole attitude to the wedding..."
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"But post a tweet, and everyone knows what you’re doing at that moment: idly looking at a screen, chasing after notice... "
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"As soon as Becky and Nick rocketed around the dance floor like complete pros, I was unsure whether I could capture the movement and energy of the routine..."
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