More nice words... Thank You

A big thank you for all your nice words, they really do give both Jane & I a warm glow, its good to feel the love. Dx

Peter & Laura's Wedding

John & Louise's Wedding

Wedding Photography at Peckforton Castle: Neil & Karen

WOW... thats really all I can say about Neil & Karens wedding at the stunning Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, the whole day was amazing from start to finish,a very long day but as Jane & I drove home with a smile on our face it was well worth it, we had some fabulous images. As some of our regular blog watches will know my photography is all about light & dramatic locations so I was a kid in a sweet shop at Peckforton Castle, then throw in a stunning bride & groom who love photography almost as much as I do and BANG! the music starts. A great day all toped of by a fantastic setting for the evening & the castle lit up in all its glory.
oooh I am a happy photographer.

Thanks Neil & Karen for a stunning day & your fantastic hospitality. D&J x
Wedding Photography at Peckforton Castle by Classic Photography

Sneek Peek: Neil & Karen @ Peckforton Castle

Wedding Photography at Mitton Hall : Steven & Sarah

A surreal moment as this our first wedding of 2012 just happened to be at Mitton Hall the same venue as our last wedding of 2011, this place is really turning into our second home (not complaining Mitton Hall is a stunning venue and the food is superb). Steven & Sarah's wedding included our first visit to Pleasington Priory a church with one of the funniest & friendliest priests I have ever met & made their service a joy. Steven & Sarah are such a joy to be around and very much 'in love' this made Jane and my job so easy, throw in some great speeches and you have all the ingredients for great wedding images. What a start to 2012.

Thanks Steven & Sarah for your hospitality & a great day. D&J x

Feeling the Love... Thank You

Well its freeeeezing here at Classic Photo HQ but a few thank you's soon made Jane & myself feel warm. Thank you all for your kind words, they really make all the hard work we do worthwhile and put a smile on our cold faces. Dx

Frank & Sam's Wedding

Ian & Jodie's Wedding
Rob & Leanne's Wedding

Thank You.....

Wedding Photography at Mitton Hall : Mark & Laura

Mark & Laura's wedding was our last of 2011 and summed the year up perfectly,gorgeous couple,great venue & great laughs. Mitton Hall was the venue and as always the staff where super helpful and the venue again looked superb cant wait for our 2012 weddings here. Its a strange feeling shooting the last wedding of the year (dont know why) but I always feel a bit nostalgic & excited for the year to come, anyway as for 2011 weddings... what a wedding to end on.

Thanks to Mark & Laura for a great end to 2011

wedding photography at Mitton Hall by Classic Photography

Thank You for your Thank You's

Neil & Kate Whittingham

Kevin & Jennifer Ward

Happy New Year

Well its always a strange feeling as I finish shooting our last wedding of 2011, I start to remember all the things that made this year special I suppose it's watching all the tv programmes that show the year that was. So as I look through the year on the blog so many memories come back.... the great venues,celebrations and not forgetting new friends. I think the high point has to be the awards, being awarded Professional Wedding Photographer of the year for the fourth year running was a huge honour, to be applauded by clients is what we work to achieve but to be applauded by your fellow professionals IS the ultimate goal and as the list of stories of poor wedding photography and couples left upset grows then it makes the late nights and missed family life all worth while when not only our clients are recommending our services but our industry and fellow professionals are asking "what's our secret".
We had the pleasure of shooting nearly 50 weddings this year (10 more than I said I would) with clients from all over the world, different styles from outdoor garden parties to grand banquets but all have been the same.... Fun!
So what of 2012, well already the wheels are turning, we have some great weddings in more new venues and more challenges & opportunities with our industry partners that really excite me (more info to follow in the new year) but most of all I am looking forward to taking my photography further & blogging more including "behind the scenes" showing how & why we do what we do in our new photo diary.
So goodbye to 2011... Hello to 2012 and a happy new year to you all.

Wedding Photography at The Grange Hotel, Grange.

Well it’s the time of year that everybody gets excited for Christmas but we had something different to get excited about, Carl & Lisa wedding at The Grange Hotel in Grange Over Sands in one of my favourite parts of the world the Lake District. Saying that we weren’t too excited as we left for the hotel… it snowed,& snowed & snowed at one point we thought we wouldn’t get there but as we approached Grange the snow disappeared & out came the sun and out it stayed for our time in the Lakes. Jane & I had the pleasure of spending the night before Carl & Lisa wedding at the hotel with their family and guests and what a friendly bunch. The ceremony was held at Cartmel Priory with a picturesque drive back to the hotel for mulled wine. Carl & Lisa along with their families had planned the wedding for two years and as the fun, laughter & tears of emotion filled the day I have to say it was worth the wait.

Thanks Carl & Lisa for your hospitality & a perfect day. D&J x
Wedding Photography in the Lake District by Classic Photography