The Photography Show 2014

The Photography Show was held at the NEC in Birmingham at the beginning of March and is the replacement for what was Europe's Largest Photography Trade show Focus On Imaging and the trade was wondering would the new show be as big, as popular as the old Focus Show... well it was & BETTER. We had the honour & pleasure of presenting a few workshops & seminars at the show for 2 of our sponsors Hasselblad Cameras & Graphistudio Italian Albums and the response has been fantastic. Our first workshop was for our (& your) wedding album supplier Graphistudio of Italy. Its always a pleasure to work with the fantastic Graphistudio gang they all fly in for the show from Arba near Venice and are great company they never stop smiling, especially for Steak & Ale Pie & Sticky Toffee Pudding (they LOVE English food). Next we presented our workshop for the legendary Hasselblad Cameras, those photographers who follow my blog will know Hasselblad as the Rolls Royce of cameras (they even supplied the cameras for the first moon landing) and what a laugh we had. For the workshop I had a professional Bridal model but no Male model so David from Hasselblad stood in & did a fine job as did a rather shy Mark (well he stood in as a bride, sorry Mark) Its always great to meet up with our Photography friends aswell at these shows including our good friends Paul & Sarah Wilkinson,Andrew Younger,Sean Conboy & Karl Taylor and his team over from the channel islands. Thanks to Graphistudio, Hasselbad and their great people & Hannah my model but especially Marvin & Martin (my Graphistudio models) & David,Mark & Maxi (my Hasselblad models) for being great sports. We also met up with some amazing designers, MUA's and fantastic creative people and we are looking forward to some really exciting collaborations in the future, and last but by no means least a HUGE thanks to all who came to the workshops & seminars we hope you found them informative, inspiring but most of all FUN. D&J xx

Lumley Castle Wedding Photography - coming soon

Wedding Photography at Lumley Castle - Martin & Jane's Wedding 

What a stunning location Lumley Castle is, can't wait to share with you Martin & Jane's wedding at one of Durham's premier wedding venues

Briars Hall Wedding Photography - coming soon

Briars Hall Wedding Photography - Stuart & Laura

We have known Laura for quite a few years as a wedding coordinator, now it was her turn. Laura & Stuart's Wedding at Briars Hall in the Southport countryside Coming soon.

The Photography Show - Europe's Largest Photo Trade Show

Wedding Photography Workshops by David Stanbury FBIPP,FSWPP 

Well we have a crazy busy weekend ahead at Europe's Largest Photography Trade Show- The Photography Show- at the NEC nr Birmingham. I have to say I am thrilled to have been asked by 3 of the industries heavyweights to present a wedding photography workshop for them at the show. First up you can find us on the Graphistudio Stage (Graphistudio are based in Italy & the worlds largest Album Manufacturer,oh & they make our/your wedding albums) then its on the stage for Hasselblad & Broncolor (Hasselblad are the TOP Pro camera company & Broncolor the leading Flash Manufacturers) heres the schedule for you photographers out there...... Its always a high point for us as we get to meet up other photographers from around the UK including the uber talented Paul & Sarah Wilkinson from the picturesque village of Haddenham, Andy Younger from Plymouth & Martin Baynes and Jeremy Price who are the main men with Graphistudio UK, Mark Witney and Chris Burfoot from Hasselblad & Broncolor who are some of our closest friends in the Industry. So heres to a great weekend, teaching, hopefully inspiring, maybe buying and no doubt celebrating with friends old & new. ttfn D

Haigh Hall Wedding Photography - Amanda & Christophers Wedding

Haigh Hall Wedding Photography by David & Jane Stanbury 

This was our first wedding of what is looking like a great 2014 and what a way to start with Amanda & Chris's wedding at the stunning Lancashire Wedding Venue Haigh Hall. Our regular visitors will know that Haigh Hall is our local wedding venue and we are proud also that they recommend us as a Haigh Hall Wedding Photographer to their couples. The weather was what we had come to expect, wet & windy but as we met Chris at the hall and the rest of the guests arriving shortly after it was plain to see that everybody was in high spirits. Amanda was walked down the aisle by her very proud mum and after a few tears & laughs their lives changed forever as they became Mr & Mrs Walton. Canopes,laughter a few drinks followed and it was a joy to photograph the love between these two wonderful people and with the large windows and stunning backgrounds the Hall played its part too. Great speeches by all ended our coverage of the wedding and a huge thanks to Amanda & Chris for choosing us as their Haigh Hall Wedding Photographer, it was a great start to what is going to be a fantastic year.... keep checking into the blog for more If your planning a wedding at Haigh Hall and are looking for an experienced Haigh Hall Wedding Photographer then get in touch & lets have a chat. D&J xx

Peckforton Castle Wedding Photography - coming soon

Peckforton Castle Wedding Photography - coming soon Greg & Sara's wedding 

 Cant think what I love most about Greg & Sara's Wedding at Peckforton Castle..... was it the stunning venue, the gorgeous weather or the fact that Greg & Sara are a fantastic couple & a joy to photograph. Cant wait to show you Greg & Sara's big day soon....

Upwaltham Barns Wedding Photography

Upwaltham Barns Wedding Photography Charlotte & Owen 

Our last wedding of 2013 found us in the beautiful West Sussex Wedding Venue Upwaltham Barns and what an end to 2013. We knew Charlotte & Owens wedding would be fantastic and it didn't disappoint with everybody enjoying themselves and lots of laughter and a few tears during the day. Upwaltham Barns is in a gorgeous part of the world and is run by super friendly people, they really made us feel welcome.The day started with Charlotte, her mum & bridesmaids in the bridal suite and Owen, his best men & ushers arriving later. Charlotte looked amazing and smiled all day, and Owen looked the part as well. The ceremony in front of over a hundred guests was accompanied with tears and laughter, tears at the ceremony & laughter as the best men having an "issue with the wedding rings" and lets leave it there ;). The Bride & Groom left to the largest confettis shower EVER!!! and with drinks in the courtyard the day continued. Great speeches followed a wonderful meal & to top things of a well rehearsed first dance involving their friends was the start of an evening of dancing and laughter, like I said a fantastic wedding to end a fantastic year. Heres Charlotte & Owens wedding .... enjoy A huge thanks to Charlotte & Owen, their family and friends for making us feel soooo welcome, we loved every minute of your wedding. D&J xxx If your thinking of getting married at Upwaltham Barns and need an experienced Upwaltham Barns Wedding Photographer then please get in touch, we would love to work at this venue again