Weddings at Spain's Hall - Fran and Martin

Wedding photographers in Essex CourtOnCamera had the great pleasure to have been asked to photograph Fran and Martin's Wedding in the beautiful surroundings of Spain's Hall near Finchingfield in Essex.
Despite the threat of rain, the weather was warm and dry although slightly overcast until late evening. In the garden the roses were out in full bloom.

The toastmaster for the day was Geoffrey Harris who had travelled down from Leicestershire for the wedding - Geoffrey was a pleasure to work with.

Fran and Martin's Wedding Photographs are copyright Essex Wedding Photographers CourtOnCamera.

Gideon's Bar Mitzvah - The Park Lane Hotel

Last Saturday I left the Wedding Photographers in Essex to the cold wet and windy weather and went to the Park Lane Hotel in Mayfair to Photograph Gideon's Bar Mitzvah

I had previously met Gideon and his family the week before for a family photo shoot.

The room was magnificently decorated in a Red/Black theme.

The dancing was wild - I wouldn't have expected anything else.

The highlight of the evening was when Gideon sang on stage with Diana Vickers of X-Factor fame.

A fantastic time was had by all - I left a very tired Essex Wedding Photographer or should I say Bar Mitzvah photographer at the Park Lane Hotel.

For all his family and friends Gideon's Bar Mitzvah Photographs are now on line.

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.

The Top BIPP and MPA Essex Wedding Photographers Gathering

Last night the great and good of Wedding Photographers in Essex including myself Dave Court of CourtOnCamera, Gavin Woollard, David Islip, Kevin Pengelly and Len Dance gathered at the Mayland Golfclub Romford to listen to Classical Wedding Photographer of the Year - Peter Bristo MBE deliver a presentation. All are members of the BIPP or MPA.

Perhaps for me the most interesting aspect was his work as an Army Photographer - including being shot in the head and surviving by a sniper in Bosnia.

Back to Wedding Photographers Essex - This Saturday CourtOnCamera are photographing Fay and Jame's Wedding at the Whitehall Hotel Broxted.

Steven and Anita's Wedding Photographs Marygreen Manor

Last Friday CourtOnCamera THE Wedding Photographers in Essex were invited to photograph Steven and Anita's Wedding at the Marygreen Manor Hotel and Wedding Venue - Brentwood
Yes- it rained all day.
That said, there is something very special about an English Garden in full bloom - even if you have to use an umbrella to enjoy it.
The evenings entertainment was provided by Dream Machine Disco

All photographs copyright CourtOnCamera - Essex Wedding Photographers

Natasha and Ed's Wedding Anniversary - Wedding Photographs Gosfield Hall

It was a year this month that I had the great pleasure of creating Natasha and Ed's wedding photographs at Gosfield hall. During the year they have moved house (actually that was 1 week before) and brought into the world a beautiful addition to the family.
The only task left to make the year complete was to choose the photographs for the album which we did today. It was like meeting an old friend and little did I know it at the time, that I was to photograph Ed's Work colleague Kwan ( who married Lucy at Gaynes Park) the very next day.

Oh I do so love being a member of the Master Photographers Association who are Wedding Photographers in Essex.

Tea and Toastmasters (no marmalade)

One of the greatest pleasures that I have is meeting my good friend and Toastmaster - Richard Palmer (seen below with Lucy and Steve when I photographed their wedding at Ivy Hill last month) and members of the English Toastmasters association.
Yesterday I met newly enrolled Toastmaster Geoffrey Cornwell from West Sussex. We discussed at length the role of Toastmasters and how from an Essex Wedding Photographer's perspective we can work together to ensure the happy couple's day goes without a hitch (other that between themselves).

All photography copyright CourtOnCamera Wedding Photographers in Essex

Gareth and Carenna Pre-Wedding Shoot

One of the delights about being an Essex Wedding Photographer is that one catches a glimpse of the sheer scale of the organisation and planning undertaken by the Brides, Grooms and most importantly Mums'.
This week I met Gareth, Carenna and Ann (Carenna's Mum) for the planning meeting and pre-wedding shoot at their home in Chingford. Carenna and Gareth are getting married later this month at Boreham House, with my good friend Richard Palmer as the Toastmaster.

CourtOnCamera are the Wedding Photographers in Essex of choice.

Abi and Russell's pre-wedding photographs at the Whitehall Hotel Broxted

Yesterday evening I met up with Abi and Russell at the Whitehall Hotel Broxted for their pre wedding shoot and planning meeting. Abi and Russel are being married in September at St Dunstan's Church Hunsdon by the Rev Marc Dunstan (no relation) with the reception to follow at the hotel.

Now for the commercial bit: CourtOnCamera THE Professional Wedding Photographers in Essex are delighted to have been invited to photograph Abi and Russell's wedding.

Now for the techie bit: The above photograph was taken with a Nikon D3 1/60sec f5.6 at 6400 ASA.

Emilie's Choice - A new Wedding Album package by CourtOnCamera THE Wedding Photographers in Essex

As a professional Wedding photographer in Essex, I am constantly looking for new and exciting albums to offer my Brides and Grooms, my criteria is quite simple would I like this album for my Daughter's Wedding Photographs?

I recently went to a Mario Acerboni Trade Show and fell in love with a beautiful album which I am now offering as Emily’s Choice (my sample album arrived on Friday). This is a stunning a “Senesio” A4 wedding album from Italian Manufacturer Mario Acerboni. This album is hand made to order (taking 6-8 weeks) and has 30 sides, the cover is made of Quality full grained leather in red, brown, blue, green, or black with a simple but stylish design of an embossed vertical line across the cover, it comes with a choice of either black or white pages.

This album is strictly not for vegetarians - it has that wonderful smell that you can only get with new leather - I love it!!

Whilst most of the Nation was watching the Champioms League final, the most prominent Wedding Photographers in Essex - members of the Master Photographers Association (MPA)and British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) were meeting at the Maylands Golf Club near Brentwood

The evenings highlight was a presentation by John King from Border Frames

I hear that Manchester United did rather well, which will please the Rev Clive Duxbury who is marrying Fiona and Daniel in June at the Greensted Church near Ongar.