Wedding Photographers in Essex meet wedding planners USA (over a pint of Guinness)

It never ceases to amaze me how the wedding world is intertwined throughout the world. Last Thursday I met with my Good Friend and Toastmaster Richard Palmer and his colleague Terry Hughes.

We discussed how each profession can compliment and assist each other to give the Bride and Groom the best possible day.

I then recounted a tale from my recent trip to the USA where over a pint of Guinness in an Americal/Irish Pub in Noblesville I met Suzanne Haire (a friend of my cousin). Suzanne runs Studio Brides - a hair design and wedding planning company. Bookings are now being taken for a real English Master Photographer in 2010.

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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Steve and Sarah's Wedding - Gaynes Park Barns Wedding Venue

Last Friday CourtOnCamera Wedding Photographers Essex had the great pleasure of photographing Steve and Sarah's Wedding at the Gaynes Park Barns Wedding Venue near Epping.Steve was of course on time - not a day to be late!
The ceremony was held in the Orangery.In the evening a full group shot was taken outside the covered barn - in the Dark! My good friend Richard Palmer of the Classic Nomad Disco (who provided the sounds for the evening) held my ladder.For the first dance - an elegant display of Ballroom dancing was provided by the happy couple.

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Ashley and Helen's Wedding Album - Wedding Photographs Gaynes Park Barns

Last week I had the delight to personally deliver Ashley and Helen's Wedding Album, this was the first time I had seen them since their honeymoon.
CourtOnCamera - Wedding Photographers Essex, were invited to photograph their special day in July this year. The reception was held at the Gaynes Park Barns Wedding Venue - Epping.

Ashley and Helen were delighted with the album, which can be seen in its entirety using the following link - Ashley and Helen's Wedding Album.

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Rebecca Court BA(Hons) Fine Art

Ok I am a proud father - I admit it. Yesterday my wife and I attended the graduation of my eldest daughter Rebecca from the Norwich School of Art and Design , at St Andrews Hall Norwich.
St Andrew's Hall was built over 600 years ago and was the home of the Dominican friars.
Rebecca was awarded a First Class Honors Degree. Her final thesis and exhibition focussed on what has been lost in London's East End as a result of development for the 2012 Olympics.

I was fortunate to be able to stay at the Norfolk Club less than 800yards away from where the graduation ceremony took place. Although founded in 1770, the Norfolk Club has only occupied the present premises at 17 Upper King Street since 1887. The hospitality shown to my wife and I was truly first class, we both look forward to returning in the not too distant future.

All photographs shown above were of course taken by CourtOnCamera - Wedding Photographers Essex

Ashley and Helen Pre-Wedding Shoot by CourtOnCamera THE Wedding Photographer Essex

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of meeting up with Ashley and Helen for the planning meeting and pre-wedding shoot prior to their marriage later on this month at All Saints Church Edmonton and Gaynes Park (CourtOnCamera are recommended wedding photographers at Gaynes Park Essex).

The shoot took place at their home in Enfield on a somewhat gloomy evening - it had just started to rain. My trusty Nikon D3 and 85mm 1.4 lens coped well with the bad lighting and inclement conditions. For the technically minded the shot above was taken at 20sec F5.6 at 6400ASA in Ashley and Helen's front hall.

The weather on Saturday was really quite amazing for Lorna and Stephen's wedding at St Mary's Church Bocking and Gosfield Hall. I really have to stand back and take a reality check sometimes, am I really getting paid to photograph two people at such a wonderful and happy event? I do soooooooooooo love my job as a Wedding Photographer in Essex.

As an added bonus the supporting crew were first class - Sue from Gosfield Hall really made us all at home, Theresa the Wedding Planner made sure we washed our hands before we sat down for our tuck, Phil Judd and the Video Crew were just plainly nice guys and are highly recommended, Mitch from Classic Nomad provided the music to his usual high standard, whilst my good friend and Toastmaster Richard Palmer made sure the day ran like clockwork - and tucked in Stephen's shirt when necessary.

Good things never last, the evening ended in fireworks - Lorna and Stephen's Wedding at Gosfield Hall was CourtOnCamera by THE Wedding Photographers Essex.

When will it ever stop raining? Last night's pre-wedding shoot with Lucy and Steve was held in a stable with just a 100 watt bulb hanging high in the roof for light. We had intended to catch the "golden hour". Having spent most of the last 16 years in stables with my eldest daughter Rebecca I felt really at home. Lucy and Steve are getting married at St Mary's Church Great Baddow in July with the reception being held at Ivy Hill - the toast master will be my good friend Richard Palmer and the evening entertainment will be provided by the Classic Nomad Disco. Photography will of course be provided by Wedding Photographers Essex - CourtOnCamera

For the technically minded the above photograph was taken with a Nikon D3 24-70mm zoom 1/60sec f2.8 at 6400 ASA.