The Lansdowne Club Annual Art Exhibition

On Monday I took time out from being an Essex Wedding Photographer to attend the Launch of The Lansdowne Club Annual Art Exhibition - It is also where I fence (once in a while).
Opening the exhibition and pictured above, fell to David Whitehouse the Club Chairman.The star exhibit was without a doubt an Installation - "Mal de Dents" (Acrylics and Piano), by Club Members and International Artists - Usher and Gallant.

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Kristy and Tom Pre-Wedding Photographs Down Hall Hotel by Essex Wedding Photographers CourtOnCamera

On Saturday Wedding Photographers in Essex CourtOnCamera met Kristy and Tom for their Pre-Wedding Photographs at the beautiful Down Hall Hotel near Hatfield Heath.Kristy and Tom exchange their vows towards the end of next month - I just adore photographing weddings at Christmas.Not all has gone smoothly though - it is less than 4 weeks since a riding mishap resulted in a broken nose for Kristy.

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Reportage Wedding Photography in Essex, Formal Wedding Photography in Essex or Contemporary Wedding Photography in Essex?

I was recently asked as a Wedding Photographer in Essex "What are my objectives when photographing a wedding?" After a moments thought I replied "to have fun". I then went on to elaborate "the formals have to be done (your Mum might have something to say if I didn't), but I get them over as quickly as possible - 10 minutes on average). I like about 30 minutes "playtime" where we have some fun - I also like to talk and interact with people!
If I see anything I like I photograph it - Fay who's wedding I photographed at the Whitehall Hotel Broxted chose the above photograph as a favourite (amongst many) "we are in the church and doing the 'you can kiss the bride' bit and you've captured the Vicar behind us looking at his watch and then smiling at us"

Formal Wedding Photography, or as I prefer to call it Classical Wedding Photography, is totally controlled and in it's purest form when undertaken by a Master could be described as Fine Art.

Reportage Wedding Photography involves no visible interaction between the Photographer, Wedding Party and Guests, there are however only a handful of professional photographers worldwide that are truly masters of this genre. Many Professional Photographic Organisations record the highest number of complaints from dissatisfied Brides with this style of photography

What of Essex Wedding Photographers CourtOnCamera? I like to cover all bases, but I don't forget this is your day not a photo shoot - this is often referred to as a contemporary style.

Vintage Girls on the Block - introducing Daisy and Jasmine photographed by Herts and Essex Wedding Photographers - CourtOnCamera

One of the delights of being Wedding Photographers in Essex is that you are constantly meeting wedding professionals from different trades but with one common goal - making dreams come true.In September whilst photographing Fay and Jim's Wedding at the Whitehall Hotel Wedding Venue Broxted I met Daisy (Fay is shown in the back with her Dad).

June saw my introduction to Jasmine whilst photographing Lorna and Stevens Wedding at Gosfield Hall wedding venue.

Both Jasmine and Daisy are lovingly cared for by Vintage Dreams Wedding Cars in Essex - Photographed by CourtOnCamera, Herts and Essex Wedding Photographers

Weddings Down Hall Country House Hotel - Roger and Bev's Pre-Wedding Shoot

Last week I met Roger and Bev at the Down Hall Country House Hotel for their pre-wedding shoot and planning meeting.Both are keen cyclists and runners, so much so that Roger is going for a cycle with his friends on the morning of his wedding in January - I fully intend to capture their arrival at Down Hall - whatever the weather, but alas will not be accompanying them on the ride! Essex Wedding Photographers CourtOnCamera prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground unless of course they are photographing from the top of a 6' ladder!

Photographs at Down Hall Wedding Venue of Roger and Bev are copyright CourtOnCamera Essex Wedding Photographers.

The English Toastmasters Association - Kevin Goodwin

On Thursday I had the pleasure of meeting my good friend Richard Palmer - Toastmaster (below) of the English Toastmasters Association together with new member Kevin Goodwin.
Kevin had travelled down from his home in Rochdale Lancashire for the meeting.

As many Essex Wedding Photographers will agree the value of a Toastmaster during your special day cannot be overestimated - with member toastmasters of the English Toastmasters Association being the very best.

Photograph by CourtOnCamera - Herts and Essex Wedding Photographers