ooooh look what Santa finally brought….

I have been debating for the last year whether to replace my Canon 1D or not, after all its served me well for the last 4 years but a few weeks before Christmas I was given the privilege of having a play with the new Canon 5D mkII and WOW I love what this camera can do. Its perfect for my style of photography & in low light especially, its awesome.So with much sadness my trusty 1D is to retire & this made me think about a camera clearout.I was genuinely shocked to find that over the years I have collected 16 cameras with a growing collection of lenses,flash guns & bits and bobs. So time for a SALE if you are interested just email & I will mail the full list to you.

Still don’t think the 5DmkII is as pretty as my beautiful 1D (oh dear,think I need to get a life!!!)

So that was 2008...bring on 09

The last wedding of 2008.Matthew & Michelle’s wedding at one of my favourite churches, Up Holland Parish Church & then onto Wrightington Hotel.We first met Mat & Michelle at a wedding we shot 18 months ago & it was great to catch up with familiar faces again & join in with the laughter.On a personal note if 2009 is half as good as 2008 has been then I will be a very happy snapper (as my lad Cav calls me.lol)

Matthew & Alecia at Wrightington Hotel

Two weddings in two days at the Wrightington Hotel & Country Club as Jane & I shot the last weddings of 2008.Matthew & Alecia’s wedding summed up our year,Great Locations,Great People & Great Fun.I managed a great shot with the couple walking to the lake & into the sun and after being blinded for about two mins remembered my old science teacher saying never look into the sun.Still I think it’s a great shot. All credit to the couple for braving the cold for the stunning shots by the lake, still with a honeymoon in Australia they have time to thaw out.

Have a great Honeymoon.D.

Happy Christmas to all...

Well the studio is now closed until 5th January 2009,just a few weddings left to shoot over the festive period.What a year 2008 has been,seriously the best yet, with a high point of winning the Reportage Wedding Photographer of the year & the Studio Portrait Photographer of the year at the Pro Photography Awards in April & the National Photography awards in Newcastle where we had the added bonus as guests of Spicer Hallfield (the UK largest album manufacturer). On the wedding front again a record year for both Jane & myself, meeting some great people who I know will be friends forever.Thanks go to all our Bride & Grooms and Portrait clients & extra thanks also to our ‘Rock The Frock’ people.The low point was Janes dad falling seriously ill in the Canary Islands & Jane having to fly out to help, a special thanks to customers (friends) who helped he’s now fit again.

2009 what’s in store……
The biggest challenge for the two of us is the two Pro Awards ceremonies, we both shot quite a few superb entries during 2008 so cant wait to see how we do (more importantly who wins Jane or Dave).Hopefully a change around inside the studio. This year we will also be working a lot closer with Spicer Hallfield with trade shows & seminars (they have released a new range of albums using some of our weddings) personally Im really excited about this so details to follow in the year.
Regarding weddings we only have a small number of dates available for 2009 & scarily 2010 is filling up fast.Really cant wait for 2009 some beautiful couples & stunning locations also some new gear & techniques that we have been mastering during 08. (cant say now,don’t want people copying our ideas just yet,but as the saying goes imitation is the highest form of flattery)

Most Importantly both Jane & myself wish all our customers old & new a Very Merry Christmas & A Prosperous New Year.

Damian & Bernies Wedding

A dull overcast day couldn’t spoil the fun for Damian & Bernadette’s wedding at the impressive St Marys Church in Standishgate and then on to Kilhey Court Hotel (turning into our second home).Damian was very calm & Bernie looked truly stunning and shone all day. The subtle light was perfect for my style of low light candid photography and as its Christmas I have decided as a little treat to myself, Im only putting my fave black & white images on the blog.

Thanks to you two for the fun.D.

Scott & Sadie's Romantic Wedding

A perfect winters evening for Scott & Sadies romantic wedding at Haigh Hall.Jane & I arrived to meet a very calm & relaxed Sadie & the girls getting ready and from then on the day was stunning.This wedding was a exciting challenge for the two of us as the ceremony & meal was lit only by candles,but the winter sunset & the Hall lights made for some of my fave images of the year.What a way to end November, a photoshoot & wedding full of awesome images of the gorgeous couple.Keep an eye on this blog for the future as I have high hopes for a few of these images.

Darren & Alison's Wedding

We have been very lucky so far this autumn,the lighting has been stunning & with the beautiful autumnal colours of the trees weddings at the moment are a joy to shoot (bet the weather changes now I’ve said that). Darren & Alison’s ceremony at Kilhey Court Hotel was filled with emotion & love from the bride being given away by one of the proudest fathers we have ever met to the bestmans speech (another groom ruined lol:-)).

Have a great honeymoon, hope its hotter than the wedding day.D.

Scott & Sadie...............Photoshoot

Most Pre Wedding Photoshoots that I do tend to be on location but sometimes I get let loose in the studio,after all the Pro Studio Portrait award I won in April was a studio pre wedding session so again we just had fun and again the images appeared (anyway jane seems to be doing all the 'hard work' photography in the studio so it gave her some fresh air lol:-)). Scott & Sadie are naturals & very much in love,Cant wait for the wedding its going to be something special.

Testimonials

One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is customer testimonials,they really make the job worth while especially at this time of year when both Jane & I seem to be living & breathing work with little time for the family.Heres a few...

Dear David & Jane, Thank you both so much for creating the most amazing photographic memories of our special day,were going to have real trouble selecting for our album.David & Lydia

Big thanks for everything you did for both of us on our special day.Everyone commented on how easy you made it look rounding up our troops and they all love the photos you both took to capture our day. Jen & Craig

Thank you so much for our fantastic wedding albums.They are stunning & we have had loads of compliments!you did a great Job.Emma & Stephen

Thank you for your kind words they really do make a difference.D.

Jonathan & Claires Autumn Wedding

I do love autumn weddings,the colour & the lighting make for great shots & the wedding of Jonny & Claire had both.The reception decorated by Flowerstyle by Laurie looked fantastic with the Halloween theme,pumpkins on the table & bats on the cake made for a great fun atmosphere. There was also a guest appearance from Bruno the dog the first pet to appear on my blog at a wedding.

Thanks to both of you for the fun & the emotion,have a great honeymoon.D.