Alexia and Pauls Pre wedding photographs, Colchester, Essex

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This weekend I took the trip over to meet up with Alexia and Paul in Colchester who had recently got engaged and plan to marry in the summer of 2012.  We had a great chat about their day and possible ideas that could happen.

We then took a short drive to Friday woods were we took a few photographs.  We timed it pretty well as it was probably the only time over the weekend when it wasn't raining althought it was very muddy underfoot (which added to the fun).
 
You can see a selection of the images we captured on the slideshow below.  You can also download this (and other) slideshows via i-tunes by clicking this link.  you can then add them to your i-phone or i-player so you always have them available to show anyone who may be interested.

I always try and do a pre wedding / engagement shoot for any couples that contact me when they're considering me as their photographer.  I find it helps everyone involved, the couple so they have an idea of me and how I work and me as I can get used to the couple and see what they want and how far I can push them.  It's like taking a test drive before you have to make a decision as to who you want to photograph your big day and best of all its completely free, drop me a line if you think you may be interested.

Hannah and Dylans pre Wedding Photographs

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This weekend I headed over to Peldon near Colchester where I was due to meet up with Hannah and Dylan at Hanna's parents house. it was great to meet up after we had spoken a few times on the phone and could finally put a face to a name. We sat and discussed their plans for the day then set off to capture some images.
If you watch the slideshow below I think you'll see the fun we had, I don't think Hannah stopped smiling all afternoon, even when wading through the sludge and mud. I thought the shots came out great, hope you enjoy them. You can download this slide show (and any of the others on this blog) from i-tunes by clicking here. You can then add them to your i-phone or video i-player etc.

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Naomi and James Engagement Photographs

Pin It Last weekend I met up with Naomi and James to carry out a pre wed shot, which is something I offer as a test drive. I feel it's important to get to know my clients and for them to get to know me and what to expect on their big day. It's a great icebreaker and a learning experience for all involved.

Take a look at the slideshow below to see some of the images, you can also download this slideshow (and others) from i-tunes by clicking here, it's free. You can then add the show to an i-phone or i player etc so you're never without your images.

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Gemma and Pauls Engagement Photographs in Benfleet

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This Sunday was one of the snowiest days I've ever seen in England, I honestly don't remember snow like this for this long so early in the year. Being an Essex wedding photographer the weather is not normally this exciting so I was really pleased to be shooting in a different environment.

I travelled down to meet Gemma and Paul who had contacted me recently after being recommended from one of last years weddings. Gemma and Paul are planning to get married in St Lucia this year and will have a wedding blessing in the UK on their return. As always when they got in touch I offered a free shoot so they could experience and see first hand my style. You can see their images in a short slide show below. You can also download it free from i-tunes by clicking here. You can then add it to an i-phone or i-player.

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If your getting married this year and are considering a photographer, take me up on the free engagement shoot offer .... be quick the diary is filling up and when i get too busy the offer will end. Tel 01376 567995

Kerry and Andys Engagement Photographs

Congratulations to Kerry and Andy on their recently announced engagement. Kerry's from Derbyshire and Andy lives in Peterborough, so it made sense for us to do an engagement photographic shoot in Essex :-).

It was a fun time spent by the river in the sunshine (it's not often that we get the chance). Click on play below to run the slideshow of some more of their images.

HOT NEWS! you can now subscribe to my videos and slideshows on i-tunes as a pod cast by clicking here.



On another note I was chatting to a friend the other day and they noted about how many more photographers there are now and should we be worried. My answer, in short no. If someone has the ability and skill set to survive in todays market they deserve to be there. However there are plenty of want to be's out there who will struggle. You can normally tell these types as their websites are full of shots of brides and grooms but interestingly there are no shots of guests, best men etc.

The reason being, the brides and grooms are probably hired models and the shots were taken in controlled atmosphere with models who know exactly what looks good. Typically these shots are taken on training days where another skilled photographer has set up the shot and the delogates have taken the photograph (a bit like uncle bobs at a wedding).

As a general rule of thumb if a photographers site doesn't have actual wedding shots (with guests etc) they're probably inexperienced and not real wedding photographers.