Blog... - Sept 2011

To take advantage of the bright early Autumn weather it was off again to Clare Park, Suffolk, a couple of weeks ago for a brief portrait shoot for my friend Andrew. With some new business ventures looming Andrew wanted a few up-to-date environmental / PR portraits and where better locally to capture them than at Clare Park?!

The changing woodland colours are getting better and better by the week and these Autumn scenes make such beautiful backgrounds for portraits. It's a great time to be a location portrait photographer...

Here's a few from the portrait session.

Over the years I've seen many fantastic images taken at traditional Indian Weddings and always admired the colour and spectacle that they present. Back in July I finally had the opportunity to attend a traditional Indian Wedding, as family guests, and what an experience it was to be! Of course I took a camera along and got a few shots for the family... how could I resist?!

I had already covered the pre-wedding photoshoot and Binny's home blessing so had a taste of the occasion, and was excited by the prospect of the full traditional wedding event. I wasn't disappointed. From the moment that I heard the roar of drums and the sound of merriment from outside it was clear that the festivities had begun. Looking across the car park, the sight of Amit, the Groom, arriving on a white stallion surrounded by his noisy, cheering friends and family was a sight to behold! The rest of the day was to continue in the same fashion... plenty of colour and excitement as the celebrations unfolded.

Inside the ceremony Hall, a mundane environment had been transformed into a fairy-tale palace, with sparkling decoration creating the perfect environment for the entry of a Prince and Princess. The Grooms entry continued in the same exciting fashion - albeit without the white stallion! It set the scene perfectly for the entrance of Binny, the Bride. Her appearance was both amazing and emotional as she entered the Hall being carried at waist hight on a decorative sedan chair. She looked amazing! It was as if the Queen of Sheeba had arrived! As she was carried down the aisle towards the centre stage a raft of ticker-tape exploded and added to the magic of the moment...

The full ceremony continued at length in the same passionate and emotional state. It was an amazing experience, and I am extremely grateful to have been invited.

Here's a few of my images that I hope capture some sense of the occasion.

Autumn is upon us now and my trip to the local park last week for a family portrait session was rewarded with the first signs of Autumn colour. What a great time of year for photographers! And what a great time of year to have your memories captured in such a memorable way!

Here's an example of what can be achieved in the great outdoors...

Spent a little time this week with Laura to capture some portraits for her portfolio. Despite a showery afternoon we made the most of a bright spell to get some great shots, here's a few for you to see.

The Maltings at Ely provided last week's wedding venue for Donna & Paul.

Donna and the girls begun the day at Paul's parents home in Newmarket before making their way over to Ely. Despite the pre-wed nerves we had plenty to laugh about during those preparations! The weather was kind again and another warm, sunny afternoon followed.

Most weddings seem to fly by and this one was no exception... we were soon into the evening where the live band entertained everyone into the night. Thank-you for your hospitality Donna & Paul!

Here's a quick look at a few images that have caught my eye...