New Look Studio

After several weeks of renovations my studio is finally finished - hoorah!!!

For those of you who don't already know, my studio is housed in converted 17th century farm buildings at The Heart of the Country Village, in Lichfield, Staffordshire. I have tried to keep as many of the original features as possible, but have complimented them with a contemporary touch. My clients can now come in and relax on my big comfy sofa and enjoy a cup of coffee, while they watch a slideshow on the big screen. I have a great selection of beautiful Queensberry albums and lots of products on display for you to come and see. So please pop in and see me for further details about wedding and lifestyle portrait photography.

Danielle and Steve’s Wedding – 29th December

My last wedding of 2008 and perhaps rather fitting that the reception should be at my ‘next door neighbours’ – Swinfen Hall. I know that I have said it many times before, but I feel so lucky that my studio is right next door to such a beautiful Georgian mansion, and I absolutely love photographing weddings there. Danielle and Steve were married in the beautiful little church of St. Thomas in Walton-on-the-Hill in Staffordshire, and then travelled over to Swinfen Hall to celebrate with their friends and families.

Christmas time at Swinfen Hall is just wonderful. The enormous, beautifully decorated Christmas trees have to be seen to be believed. Danielle and Steve said that as they love Christmas time so much, there was never any doubt about the time of year they wanted to get married. It was a lovely way to end 2008 and I am really looking forward to all the great weddings to come in 2009. Happy New Year.

Jo and Martin’s Wedding – 20th December 2008

On the Saturday before Christmas I travelled to North Yorkshire to photograph the beautiful wedding of Jo and Martin. In an earlier blog entry I had mentioned my thoughts about my first visit to Goldsborough Hall near Harrogate. On this my second visit, the impact the Hall has on you as you approach it via the long gravel drive, is no less impressive – it is just beautiful. I love all weddings (I suppose that is an essential part of being a wedding photographer !!!) but when we have a beautiful setting, steeped in history, I am in my element. The Hall looked stunning, decorated with Christmas trees, garlands and candles, and the ceremony was just beautiful.

Late December in Yorkshire was so cold, but Jo was prepared - whatever the weather !!! She wore a gorgeous stole around her shoulders, and then when it came to the outdoor shots – a funky pair of wellies replaced her elegant bridal shoes !!! Hope you have had a wonderful Christmas Jo and Martin.