Becky and Dan at Parklands Quendon Hall

I seem to be becoming a regular Essex wedding photographer at Parklands Quendon Hall.
I'm very happy working there, the venue suits my style of available light and natural photography, and has one of the nicest bridal suites that I have ever seen.

Here are a few favourites from the April wedding of Becky and Dan.

Back to working with beautiful metal

My previous career before becoming a full time snapper was an Art Director for an ad agency. I used to mostly work on car accounts, often being away from home for long stints of directing photo-shoots in France, Spain and Portugal. So I was delighted when a Sales promotion agency contacted me with a brief to tell the story of the hand over of the first Nissan GT-R sold in the UK. This had to happen at exactly 7.29.03 in the morning..why? well that's the time that this rocket ship raced around the Nurburgring.

Here are a few of my favourite's from the shoot.

Jessica and Steve at Leez Priory

A few favourites from Jessica and Steve's day at Leez Priory. The Primroses and Daffodils were in full bloom, marking the fact that the busiest time of year for an Essex Wedding Photographer is just around the corner.

Leez Priory is a wonderful venue with stunning grounds, it's run by some of the most helpful and friendly staff that I have ever met.

New Woburn Abbey brochure

I have just received some printed copies of the new Woburn Abbey Sculpture Gallery promotional brochure. It's beautifully designed, and very gratifying to see a lot of my photography used in it. Over the past few years I have had wedding photograpy features published in a few magazines, but this one will take pride of place in the collection.

Stunning new picture books

I have just received some sample books from a new supplier. I'm delighted, the print quality and binding are superb. These books come with either a leather or metal cover. In the near future I will also be offering some cover materials and designs that are completely unique to me. Mini parents books can also be ordered.

St Brelades, Jersey

I started the New Year with the wedding of Pauline and Andrew at St Brelades in Jersey. This was my first visit to Jersey. I had some time before the wedding to wander the beach and take some shots. These have been used on the first page of Pauline and Andrew's album as scene setting images. The weather was bitterly cold, but the guys were happy to take a quick walk on the beach after the service just before sunset.

Although I am a wedding photographer based in Essex, I now shoot commissions all over the UK, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
Enquiries for destination weddings further afield seem to be on the increase, and I am happy to shoot a limited number of these each year.

Happy New Year!

Despite the gloomy economic situation, 2009 is shaping up to be a record year with over half of my available dates already full.
I have some wonderful locations to shoot this year, from Scotland to Jersey, and venues from St Paul's Cathedral to small London restaurants. I'm very much looking forward to the busy season kicking off.

I don't really do New Year resolutions, but I am planning to work on my cycling fitness and maybe even enter a race or two.
This takes some time and dedication, not easy while also being a busy wedding photographer in Essex. As the Spring approaches I plan to be putting in at least 150 miles a week trainning on the bike. The first event on the calendar will be a 65 mile sportive in February around Burnham and Baddow. I'm pretty lucky with where I live....the start is next door to my house in East Hanningfield.