It's the little things that make the picture

The Sunday before Christmas I went to Theydon Garnon Church for the Festival of 9 Carols and Readings - It was the first time that I had seen Rev Bryony for a while - we started reminiscing about Jack and Jess' wedding earlier that year which took place at the church with the reception at the nearby Gaynes Park Barns (Jess's Mum Anita was also in Church). Which brings me to the subject of this missive.

One of my favourite pictures of the day was Jess signing the register on the Altar - in itself a lovely picture but the tableau is made complete by the two little Bridesmaids peeking over the top of the table - watching intently at all that is going on whilst the adults in the background are talking but missing out on the magic of the moment which has been CourtOnCamera forever - It's the little things that make the picture.

Copyright Essex Wedding Photographer Dave Court.

The Lansdowne ABC

Last night although not fencing, I attended as a spectator and post competition participator the internationally recognised Lansdowne ABC (Alcoholic Beverages Cup).

The international element was provided by our woman in Moscow - Jo (Vodka) and our man in Finchley - Doc Stephen (Slivovitch, Blinis, Caviar and Smoked Salmon).

Hardly (no spelling error) fought the competition was won by Stephen with the prize Russian Vodka promptly confiscated and consumed.

Fencing at the Lansdowne Club

At physio today for the first time since my operation 8 weeks ago I started to do some fencing "footwork" albeit gently - it was wonderful.

Which brings me on nicely to a YouTube video of a GB vs Poland Fencing Match which was held in the Ballroom of the club last year - it also shows the Salle where I spend (or would like to spend) more time.

Roll on September when I aim to start fencing again - with a vengance.

Until then I will have to make use of the pool shown in the opening sequence of the video.

A busy few days - Socialising!

It is amazing how quickly I am recovering from my recent hip operation, which is just as well with the amount of socialising I am doing.

Friday saw me attending my Fencing Club's Christmas dinner, Monday "Bolly" tasting at my club and Wednesday the MPA/BIPP London and Eastern Region bash.

I do so love Christmas.

Are you employing and Amateur of Professional for that Special Day?

A good friend once explained to me the difference between being an amateur at your chosen profession and a professional. An amateur he said practices in order that they might get it right, whereas a professional practices to prevent them getting it wrong! Profound but never more true - I think I might buy a piano - hire the local town hall and call myself a concert pianist (I can play a mean chopsticks).

Which leads me on nicely onto to yesterday which I spent with Guy Gowan one of the foremost retouching experts in the UK brushing up and honing my Photoshop skills.

A professional Essex Wedding Photographer - in practice.