March 9, 2012

Mexico | A Jose Villa Workshop

Every now and again it is important to step out of your routine and reflect on who you are as a photographer and where you want your business to go. From the moment we arrived at the (stunningly beautiful) hacienda it was clear that Jose, his team and the speakers were all excited to be creating the perfect environment for us to do this in.  I came away feeling inspired and enthused to make some really positive changes in life and in my business – I wouldn’t have missed this experience for the world!

 

With thanks to everyone who made this week so special:

Location: Hacienda El Carmen
Jose Villa Workshops - http://josevillaworkshops.com/
Abby of Style me Pretty - http://www.stylemepretty.com/
Joel Serrato Films - http://joelserratofilms.com/
Brian of Richard Photo Lab - http://www.richardphotolab.com/
Mar of Team Hair and Makeup - http://www.teamhairandmakeupservice.com/
Kate of Flower Wild Design - http://www.flowerwild.com
Paper goods design – Amber Moon - http://www.pitbullsandposies.com/
Calligraphy – Mara, Neither Snow - http://www.neithersnow.com/
Cake – Erica O’brien - http://www.ericaobrien.com/index.php
Wedding Gowns – Claire Pettibone - http://www.clairepettibone.com/
Hair Pieces – Mignonne - http://www.etsy.com/shop/mignonnehandmade
Engagement session gowns – Everly - http://everlyclothing.com/
Artist in residence – Karina Puente - http://kpuente.bigfolioblog.com/ 
Sponsors
Richard Photo Lab - http://www.richardphotolab.com/
Velvet Raptor - http://velvetraptor.com/
Ryan of Finch Designs Website sites - http://finchdesign.us/

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February 27, 2012

Recent Press..

Recent press includes a couple of lovely features on Maggie and Patick’s wedding and also some of the fashion shoot’s I’ve shot for the likes of Blackburn Bridal, iamstaggered, No. 3 Chiltern St, Savoir Weddings and Sally Lacock.

 

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January 17, 2012

Ellie & Justin | Wedding

I wonder if you remember Ellie & Justin? The couple who chose St Martha’s Hill as the location for their engagement session and then insisted on wrapping the shoot with a little Champagne party for the three of us? Well, you know the kind of people that are so ferociously considerate and caring themselves that you can’t help but wanting to do anything for them? That’s Ellie and Justin all over and that is why their wedding was a joy to shoot and is a very happy memory for me of 2011.

A large part of their celebration took place at the new and very exciting venue of Shilstone House, Devon. On the Friday evening they arranged an intimate black tie supper for their closest friends and family. It was a wet and blustery day outside so it was fun to see their guests arriving and being bowled over by the house and the gorgeous Mr & Mrs to-be.

 

The day that followed was, of course, Wedding Day! Their celebration was jam packed with all the things that they love as a couple; gorgeous countryside, top-notch food & drink, fun cars, dancing and music… Lots and lots of music from very talented people. One of my favourite moments was when Ellie & Justin’s opera singing friends (Chris & Shona) wowed the guests with a surprise rendition of ‘Brindisi’ from ‘La Traviata‘ parting the crowd in the middle of the room to make way for their performance. Bravo!

 

Venue – Shilstone House
Bride’s Dress – Cymbeline at Blackburn Bridal
Flowers - Emma Vowles
Make Up - Rachael Gaunt - 07976 387086
Shoes – Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaids Dresses – Anoushka G
Opera Singer – Chris Elliott
Guitar Player – Will Shakleton
Evening Singer – Senab Adekulne

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November 11, 2011

Investing in Myself

A couple of months ago Ben and I were looking at holiday options for early 2012. We started research into Florida as Ben is a keen fisherman and had a contact in The Keys. It then occurred to me, perhaps I could combine this with a little Jose Villa teaching?! I emailed him asking if there were any courses he might be running Jan/Feb time to which he said sadly no, but there were two places left on his Mexico workshop, November 2011? Hmmmm… I told him I would have to wait until my husband came home from work for us to consider it together. Two hours later (and with much excitable encouragement from Ben over the phone) I had booked myself on the course and was buzzing with excitement.

All of a sudden the time is now and I’m leaving tomorrow for a week of intensive learning with one of my all time favourite photographers, I cannot wait! I’ll be back week commencing 21st November, adiós …

 

Image © Jose Villa

 

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October 8, 2011

Jen & Jamie | Wedding

My beautiful friends Jen & Jamie were married earlier this summer at Rumbold’s Farm. They were blessed with gorgeous weather all day which was fortunate as all of their planning had been geared towards an outdoor ceremony and reception (phew!). Jen is a textiles artist and Jamie a graphic designer so I was really keen to see their creativity in action… I think you’ll agree they did a splendid job! Jen’s dress was particularly special. Handmade in London by fellow designer-maker Debbi Little, it was made entirely of antique doilies handed down the generations on both sides of Jen & Jamie’s family – such a beautiful idea. The bridesmaids wore Debbie Little’s signature silk parachute dresses each in a colour of their choice. It was a day bursting with fun, colour, music, laughter … and lots of happy tears! My most heartfelt congratulations Jen & Jamie, all my love x

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