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Butler And HNW Lifestyle Book – Photographs at the Savoy

Dave Court — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:24 +0000

Referring to by previous Blog entry earlier this week, I can now reveal the Story.

Last Tuesday I had the privilege and pleasure to be asked to provide photographs for the very first book ever to be written on Butlering and Lifestyle Management.

L-R: Neil Anthony Richmond, Founder of Morpho Luxury Asset Management; Csaba Szlotta, student in Diploma for Butlers course and Butler at The Savoy

The book is a joint project between the Savoy Hotel, the University of West London School of Hospitality and Tourism, and Morpho Luxury Asset Management – the proceeds of which will go to support the Princes Trust and Hospitality Action.

L-R: Neil Anthony Richmond, Founder of Morpho Luxury Asset Management; Professor David Foskett, MBE, CMA, Head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London; Patricia Paskins, Head of International Butler Training programmes at the University of West London; Sean Davoren, Head Butler at The Savoy

All images were taken at the Savoy Hotel in London, both outside and in the quite amazing Royal Suite.

L-R: Professor David Foskett, MBE, CMA, Head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London; Sean Davoren, Head Butler at The Savoy; Neil Anthony Richmond, Founder of Morpho Luxury Asset Management; Patricia Paskins, Head of International Butler Training programmes at the University of West London; Csaba Szlotta, student in Diploma for Butlers course and Butler at The Savoy

The take up of this story has been world wide including the on-line edition of the Wall Street Journal.

All images copyright David Court.

London Press and PR Photographer Title

Dave Court — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:16:59 +0000

For the third time and second successive year, I have won the London and Essex Professional Photographers Group (inc British institute of Professional Photography Essex Region) Press/PR /Sports/Events title in their annual print competition.

Press/PR/Sports/Events Winner 2013

The image was taken at the Rotary Club of Epping’s Carols on the Green, Christmas Eve – I am their Press and PR Officer.

The Winning Image – Carols on the Green

The competition was judged and certificate was presented by internationally acclaimed photographer Andy Earl.

Evergreen in Epping

Dave Court — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:28:00 +0000

Yesterday I recorded the presentation of a cheque for £1000 to the Evergreen Club of Epping.

The Evergreen Club Epping

The cheque was presented by the Rotary Club of Epping’s President – Richard Crone.

Image copyright dave Court Photographer.

Andrea Peach-Lane as seen on TV

Dave Court — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:21:48 +0000

On Tuesday evening I attended the London Portrait Groups monthly meeting at Abbots Langley. The guest speaker was Andrea Peach-Lane who’s studio was featured recently having been but under the microscope of Alex Polizzi – The Fixer – in February this year.

Andrea Peach-Lane at the LPG

It was a fascinating insight into the world of documentary television making and perhaps more interestingly editing.

Image copyright david Court.

To be revealed

Dave Court — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:08:46 +0000

On Tuesday I was at one of the most prestigious hotels in the world to do an advertising/promotional shoot – all will be revealed shortly.

Saint Francis Hospice Choir

Dave Court — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:58:24 +0000

On Saturday I photographed the Saint Francis Hospice Choir at a Concert they gave at the Church of St Mary the Virgin – Stapleford Abbots.

The Saint Francis Hospice Choir

A wonderful evening was had by all, raising over £650 for the Hospice and Church.

Thorndon Park – Charity Golf

Dave Court — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:32:49 +0000

Kevin Pengelly organises Barry Hearn’s Team at Thorndon Park

Last Friday alongside my good friend and fellow professional photographer Kevin Pengelly I photographed a Charity Golf Day in aid of Saint Francis Hospice at the Thorndon Park Golf Club.

Audley End Fly Fishing Club

Dave Court — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:57:03 +0000

Can it be just a week ago that I was waist deep in water recording the efforts of my fly fishing club to clear the river of obstructions.

Clearing the River

It was a bright warm sunny day, one of the few in April.

Damian Culhane

Dave Court — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:34:05 +0000

On Wednesday I attended the London and Essex Professional Photography Group where we were treated to an excellent presentation by Damian Culhane.

Damian Culhane

Damian focused on Selling Skills and the Business of Body Language to a packed audience of Professional Photographer who had come from throughout Essex and Beyond.

Plas Glansevin

Dave Court — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:16:55 +0000

I have just returned from a few inspirational days at Plas Glansevin in Wales where accompanied by fellow Professional Photographers we were able to share and experiment with new ideas.

Petra, Maria and Nikki

All of which would not be possible without the help of our Professional Models Nikki, Maria, Petra and Rob.

Rob

It was also a great opportunity to leave the Nikon at home and put my Leica through its paces.