Archive for February, 2010
Rivervale Barn wedding photography – Robert and Emma
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Robert and Emma’s Rivervale wedding was heralded by sunshine; I’m gingerly packing my snow chains away as I type. This has to be a sign of things to come. I’m a big fan of gutsy monochrome photographs and for me black and white imagery plays an important role in wedding capture. It’s elegant, timeless, and uncluttered.
Rivervale Barn Tasting Day
Friday, February 12th, 2010Now I’m certainly not a chef. I’d even struggle to describe my rather strained efforts before anything reading a gas mark as the deserved workings of an amateur cook. Modern man I may be in some arenas, but not in a kitchen. So it’s curious that over the last twelve months, I seem to have gravitated toward venue kitchens during wedding banquets. In no small part this is dedicated to Galloping Gourmet chef Joe, who has accepted my presence in his steel lined den with plenty of patience as I sat on his shoulder photographing his every move. Indeed, where chef allows me access, some of my wedding documentary albums can take on the appearance of a cook book for one small chapter. I appreciate that for many couples the food is way up there in nuptial considerations alongside ring design and choice of venue. So Rivervale Barn’s Tasting Day brought an opportunity for couples to sample prospective menus ahead of their big day and for me, well it bought some more time with Rivervale head chef Nick and special guest team (including the illustrious Joe) photographing them at work.
Notley Abbey wedding photography
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010I’ve become adept at capturing portraits professionally yet briskly during this cold snap. I always suggest to brides (and grooms) that they won’t necessarily feel the cold, the adrenalin covers that aspect of physiology. But in temperatures that have hugged the sub zero mark for most of my early 2010 weddings, my suggestion is always; keep the group portraits list tight. Your guests will love you for it! Some images from Richard and Fleur’s Notley nuptials, just prior to a grand shopping trip to New York.
