Westergate School Prom

In Hummer Heaven.......


Some of Abby's friends in some excellent fun dresses



And here's Abby looking completely stunning.

June and July is always a very busy month for all kinds of events, and in fact I often find they can double up on the same day! Of course for school leavers it's a really exciting time with new beginnings and going out in style with the school prom. Abby and all of her friends got together to hire a huge Hummer to ensure they really arrived in style up at the Avisford Park Hotel.

Capturing the evening light

Capturing the evening light at Earnley Concourse


Mercy looking HOT in amongst the vines



What a great smile

This time of year is amazing for the wonderful evening light. Early evening is a fantastic time for when the sun is low in the sky and Voila, you get some magical shots, therefore being one of my favourite times of the day and year for capturing beautiful images. With Mercy, our lovely model, who could go wrong?

Thanks for a fun shoot set in the beautiful peaceful surroundings of Earnley Concourse which is situated in rural Earnley, West Sussex. It is a purpose-designed residential centre, offering a year-round programme of leisure interest courses and activity weeks, and is really fantastic for getting away from it all so go on treat yourself.

Katie

Ready for the Prom


Pre-Raphaelite Goddess Katie!



Katie outside her childhood Playhouse

Cheeky Face...

I had a great morning photographing Katie in her home. Being a huge fan of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, I can't help but think of the classics when I look at Katie. She has stunning red classical hair and the looks of a Pre-Raphaelite Goddess! I set up a mini studio and put my muscles to the test by rearranging their front room with all my gear. All in a good day's work! As the weather was behaving itself for once we were able to also have fun enjoying their lovely garden as a great back drop for some nice lifestyle shots giving plenty of variation with the controlled lighting of the studio shots. Wishing Katie a very special 18th Birthday.

Jonathon & Tracy

The nice thing about doing engagement shoots is from time to time you can discover beautiful new areas to shoot in. I met Jonathon and Tracy at Sullington Warren where it is famous locally for it's beautiful heath land and 39 steps. Here are a couple of shots from our Engagement shoot. I'm really looking forward to their wedding at Christ's Hospital.

Steven and Andrea

Steve, the proud Groom.


And Andrea looking very glamourous ready for the Ceremony.



Better not be too late for Steve!

The final touches.....

The cheeky Bridesmaids.

Check out the Riverdance style ballerina shoes, lovely.

Steven and Andrea had the perfect June wedding day at the wonderful backdrop of Chilworth Manor, Hampshire. Chilworth Manor has a wonderful area at the back of it's gardens that is a conservation area and ideal for gathering shots which are different from the venue. I most highly recommend a wedding there and you will find that the staff are very helpful. Andrea and Steven had a very informal relaxed wedding. Here are just a couple of their images of the day.

Britian's Got Talent!

Watch out The Rife, we're not far behind!

Well Britain certainly does have talent, and in great shape with The Rife performing live at Eastergate Farm last Saturday night. It was a brilliant evening held in the barn with all five members of The Rife rocking it out all in aid of Eastergate Primary School. Check out the full images of the evening via my Buy Online Service. All proceeds go to Eastergate School. So whens the next gig guys???

The Rife Rock Chick

How Time Flies

Here are a couple of images of Georgia who has mastered the art of teenage make up beautifully! Not too much but just enough for a really lovely natural look. Teenage portraits are a great way to capture those precious moments that grow up just too quickly! Westergate School must be very pleased to have her!

Laura and Marshall's Pre-Wedding Engagement Shoot

Definately having fun!

Laura and Marshall will be marrying at the stunning venue of http://www.wistonhouse.org.uk/ this coming August.

Wiston House offers exlusive use of their ground floor reception rooms as well as the grounds and beautiful gardens. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Amanda Bates can be contacted at Amanda.Bates@wiltonpark.org.uk for all your wedding requirements.

An engagement shoot is a great way of taking time to get to know the couple as well as time for having some photographs completely different to your wedding day. It's also a great way to catch up on all of the wedding arrangements and to see how the couple are feeling about their special day. Laura and Marshall are great fun and I'm really looking forward to their special day.

Scotland's Highest Qualified Wedding Photographer

If you want the best food, you go to Harrod's. If you want the best to drink, you have a glass of champagne. Now in the wedding photographic world if you want THE best wedding training, you go to Gordon McGowan!

I consider myself very fortunate to have Gordon and Aileen as my friends. But Gordon is also my Mentor and has spent endless time trying to knock me into good wedding photographic shape!

Last week I travelled to Scotland to help Gordon with a wedding and then to enjoy some fun landscape photography up at Glencoe. I highly recommend a visit there, stunning vistas!

Thank you Gordon for all your continued help and of course inspiration.

Watch out for some images soon......

Roger and Charly's Wedding

It was a great pleasure to photograph Roger and Charly's wedding at The Ship Hotel in Chichester and then on to Edes House for the Ceremony. Their Ceremony was very unique with both Roger and Charly giving each other an individual Reading, which everyone found very touching.

Roger and Charly then took time out to have photographs over at The Bishop's Gate Gardens which rounded off the afternoon's photography beautifully. Having lots of different back drops on your wedding day really makes your wedding album an interesting and unique style. Here are just a couple of Roger and Charly's images enhanced into fine art wedding images.