New Website......at last

Our new Website will go live in the next few weeks (as if we didnt have enough work on:-()Im really happy with the new site its more modern & contemporary,its more US.I like to feel that the images stand out more which is what we're about & the new website image is part of the long line of changes for the business that we have planned this year.Let me know what you think of the new site.
On a personal note this August has been our busiest not only on the wedding front but since acheiving the Studio Portrait Photograper of the year NW title portraits have shot thru the roof (pardon the pun)We end the month with a family christening for our new neice Ella Jane,Janes sisters new baby & Jane is Godparent,guess Ill be taking the photos,still never mind ive managed to get allsorts of party invites due to my camera lol:-).Jane shot Ella's proud parents Mandy & Jason when Mandy was expecting with great results (check the portrait gallery on the new site)no doubt the first of many studio sessions with Jane & Ella.

Jeremy & Kate's Wedding

When Jeremy & Kate Decided to marry at St Peters church in Kate's home village of Mawdsley none of the guests would have guessed they would have brought the hot sunny weather with them from Dubai.This was a fantastic,colorful wedding with a large group of friends from Dubai.Kate, who’s the studio manager for Dubai’s leading portrait photographer, had great taste with some wonderful details.Very funny speeches,great weather,wonderful people & some great images

Thanks Jeremy & Kate for a fun day,you were stars.D.

Shaun & Claire's Wedding

A beautiful day filled with tears & emotions as Shaun & Claire finally married (they have been together since school)Both Claire & Shaun looked stunning but their little girl Robyn stole the show with a gorgeous smile & blue eyes.

Thanks for the cornfield shots,I love them.D.

Mark & Lisa's Wedding

The awesome St Oswalds Church in Ashton was the venue for Mark & Lisa's wedding a stunning church.We had a great laugh with the wedding party which made our job easy.Lisa looked amazing & took the day in her stride.I shot some great black & white images at this wedding even though the day was full of colour.

Thanks for a great day guys,you & your guests really made it fun.D.

Michael & Michelle's Wedding

The hottest day of the year so far for Michael & Michelles wedding at Kilhey Court Hotel.Jane & I were shooting right thru to the first dance so got to join in all the fun & emotion of the big day.

Thanks guys,the day flew by.Great emotion,great speeches & what a dance!!!.D.

Mark & Elaines Wedding

Regular viewers of my blog will remember the pre wedding photoshoot I did of Mark & Elaine in May,and the sun shone again for the eagerly awaited wedding.Drinks & Caribbean music in the stunning Gardens for Marks parents from Jamaica all helped make a superb atmosphere.Back at Wrightington Hotel & the speeches were hilarious (think the brides dad had a lifetime of jokes for the big day lol:-)).

Mark & Elaine thanks for the laughter & love you have for each other.You both made my job a joy.D.

James & Lorna's Wedding

The Weddings are now coming thick and fast,James & Lorna's wedding was at Rainford Parish Church & then onto Haigh Hall.A fantastic venue made even better by a beautiful Bride & Groom.

James & Lorna thanks for the smiles,they were infectious & they lasted all day.D.
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Damian & Louise at West Tower

It has been a while since my last wedding at West Tower in Aughton,but well worth the wait.A hot sunny day full of fun & love with a stunning bride & groom made our job very easy with fantastic images just appearing from everywhere.Thanks go to west tower for clearing the restaurant for the amazing bride & groom images & also to the guests for making the day fun.

Damian & Louise your love jumps out from the images thanks for allowing us to attend your special day & capture some of beautiful images of you both.D.
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Craig & Jen's Wedding

Ashfield House was the location for this great wedding.Had to dodge the showers a bit but when the sun came out the lighting was great.Jen looked absolutely amazing (& Craig looked the part too).Jane captured some stunning images of Jen at home. Thanks guys for allowing us to photograph the most important moments in your life,you were a joy to shoot.

Have a great honeymoon.D.
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A Photographers Photographer...

I’m asked on many occasions who inspires me, well my main inspiration is the Australian Photographer Jerry Ghionis.I met up with Jerry in Luton over the weekend where he was giving his only European seminar this year on behalf of Spicer Hallfield, some of my regular blog viewers will remember that Spicer used my images at the photo industry trade show ‘Focus’ in Birmingham in February and also in their display albums.Jerry is an amazing photographer who has won loads of award including the prestigious worlds best wedding album for 5 years out of the last 6 years.The photo above is of Jane,Jerry & myself taken whilst we had dinner on the Sunday evening at a local restaurant,taken by my good friend Martin Baynes from Spicer Hallfield.A great evening with the four of us discussing our different experiences in the world of photography, and an truly inspirational seminar the next day by a real photographic genius.