Archive for June, 2007
Ceremony in the garden
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Well after a week of such extreme rain and winds, the expectation of a dry Saturday for the marriage between Adam Carysforth and Sally Atherton at Broome Park in Kent, was not exactly high. But upon waking early to make our departure for the ‘Garden of England,’ it was decidedly different to the preceding six days. Infact the closer we got to the county, the sunnier it became. And so we arrived at the 268 acre Broome Park estate, once owned by Lord Kitchener, he of World War 1 poster fame, you remember the one; “Your Country Needs You,” bathed in glorious sunshine. We have never photographed at this venue before and we had been told by the couple, that this venue is certainly a dry weather one, since the ceremony ideally is hosted outdoors in a magnificent garden, in the shadow of an Italian temple. It must be one of the most beautiful outdoor ceremony venues I have had the pleasure to photograph in and I am only pleased that we enjoyed a turn in the weather. Congratulations Adam and Sally, I’ve just had a first peak at all the shots from today; I’m looking forward to designing a fabulous album for you. And I must say thanks too to Pete and Cathy Bowers, guests and friends of Adam and Sally, for recommending us following your own wedding. It was great to be among friends again.
Parents, the real workers
Friday, June 1st, 2007[photopress:Morgan.jpg,full,alignleft]We’re not as yet blessed with the patter of little feet, but fear not ‘Mother in Law,’ our plans to keep you occupied of a Saturday when we’re out as husband and wife photographing weddings are underway! We clearly spend a lot of time in the company of children, as the family and schools side of our business is a strong part of our operation at Breathe. The wife and I, sounding like I’m at the starting line of a wedding speech, would like to think that we’re the hardest working adults on the circuit. But nothing reminds us quicker that the juggling practised by parents is a step up from where we stand today, when we watch our friends with their bundles of delight. Sam’s good friend Sophie dropped by for a couple of days Thursday through Friday with her three young lads! When I say dropped by, I fear I actually mean ‘invaded.’ If the energy of three lads aged 15 months, 4 and 7 could be harnessed in some fashion, government policy on green issues would be assisted immesurably. Joking aside, fab to see you all – and we even had a chance to grab some pics at the studio. Here’s Morgan, the eldest, enjoying a few short seconds of quiet. When children depart from the scene of devastation, they leave little presents. I’ve realised why I’m shifting so uncomfortably in my seat this evening. That’ll be the toy laser gun then.
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