Feb 14 2012

Holiday Inn Bradford Wedding Photography

It was interesting how I met Jen and Darren as before I shot their wedding they were guests at two other weddings I had photographed so they knew my style of photography and how I worked for them before the day itself. The Holiday Inn Bradford was our venue for today. Set in the village of Tong between Leeds and Bradford it’s a wonderful backdrop for any wedding.

As a Wedding Photographer in Bradford I met Jen and Darren around a month before the wedding to go through the details of the day. Jen was getting ready at home in Leeds where I started the days wedding photography before moving on to join Darren at the Holiday Inn in Bradford for some informal shots before the main ceremony itself.

Joining me again today was Vic Harris another talented photographer whos wedding I had photographed earlier on in the year. He met me at the hotel after the preps and came along to help me capture some of the more informal shots throughout the day.

Jen arrived on time and after a few moments to compose herself walked down the aisle to meet Darren. The weather was quite warm today and so following the ceremony we all made our way into the gardens for the formals and then the photographs of the bride and groom.

Vic and I then had a break while the happy couple enjoyed their wedding breakfast and put together a little slideshow that we left playing throughout the evening. We joined the wedding party again for the VERY emotional speeches before the evening reception and the first dance followed by dad, hen and stag dance. An amazing evening!!!

 

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Holiday Inn Wedding Photography Bradford

 

Wedding Photography Holiday Inn Leeds

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Feb 10 2012

Thorpe Park Wedding Photography – Leeds & Bradford Wedding Photographer

When I met Helen and Anthony around a year before their wedding they wanted a Leeds Wedding Photographer to document their special day at Thorpe Park Hotel. Anthony had spent lots of time at Thorpe Park with work and so it was more like a second home for him! The staff new him personally and when I went to undertake a site survey they spoke to me quite openly about what Anthony liked about the hotel.

Although Thorpe Park seems to be designed as more of a business hotel the gardens at the rear are fabulous for shooting weddings and there are no shortage of indoor areas to shoot in should it rain!

The day started with the bridal preps before heading off to join Anthony for a few informal shots before the ceremony itself. There was a little drizzle in the air during the day and after the first big group shot we photographed the rest of the the groups under the shelter of the restaurant canopy before a little sunshine allowed photographs of the bride and groom in the gardens itself.

Wedding breakfast complete and on to the speeches (including blow up doll which I won’t go into detail about here), it was on to the evening reception, first dance and for us time to set up the photo booth with silly hats, feather boas and boxing gloves to round off the evening.

 

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Feb 08 2012

Hazlewood Castle Wedding Photographer – Selby & York Wedding Photographer

When Vicky and Ben asked me to provide the wedding photography at Hazlewood Castle for their wedding there were one or two stipulations. Firstly, they were having their son christened during the same ceremony, their family must not know about it, they wanted lots of out door shots and plenty of the ceremony. No problem!

Arriving at Hazlewood Castle on the 23rd December in the rain for a 3pm wedding you know it’s going to be a challenge, with the light and weather against us we had previously met at the hotel to discuss the details of the day and talk about the best places for photographs (meeting at around the same time helps me to know just what the conditions are going to be like on the big day).

I have to say for this wedding we had the most amazing minister I’ve ever met. Photography – no problem. First kiss photograph – no problem. Actually if you don’t get the first kiss shot I will move out of the way to let you get another I was told. Oh and when the bride and groom walk down the aisle as a married couple would you prefer bubbles or confetti to be dropped from the balcony?  In fact the minister saw the photography as extremely important as it helped to document such an important event in the couples life!

Of course the other fantastic thing about wedding photography at Hazlewood Castle is how diverse the setting is. Good or bad weather, the inside of the castle makes for some stunning photographs which was just as well as we only had around ten minutes outside with the bride and groom before the rain came down again! Groups shots done in the church, bride and grooms shots done inside and out, a few of the evening reception and time for home. A rather compact day for us from start to finish.

I would like to thank David Goodier from dg-weddings.com for coming along to help for the afternoon!

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Wedding Photography Hazlewood Castle

 

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Feb 07 2012

Wentbridge House Wedding Photography – Wakefield Wedding Photographer

Back again for wedding photography at Wentbridge House and today was a real hot one! Traditional photography was the style of today on the request of Julie and Andrew and since the ceremony was also happening at Wentbridge House I arranged to meet Julie early in the day for the bridal preparations. Everything was planned well and once the bridal preps were complete I went to meet Andrew and the guys for some informal photographs before the ceremony.

Having worked here several times you know if you are getting married at Wentbridge House that it’s going to be something really special as you will be the only bride and groom at the hotel that day and you will be treated like royalty. Even photographers are!!!

Canopies and drinks on the lawn followed the ceremony and then time for some photographs before the wedding breakfast, very emotional speeches, first dance and evening wedding photography photobooth. Another FAB and memorable day.

 

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Feb 05 2012

Oakwell Hall Wedding Photographer – Bradford and Leeds Wedding Photography

When you have a limited time and you are working in an old elegant country house that’s open to the public you know as a wedding photographer in Bradford you’ve got to have your planning right for the couples big day and planning for Sherry and Tonys big day was crucial.

Oakwell Hall is situated in some wonderful country grounds just on the outskirts of Bradford and Leeds. The only problem for an Oakwell Hall wedding photographer is that the grounds open to the public at midday so the ceremony which takes place in the grand hall and the majority of the bridal and group photographs need to be complete before this time. However the staff at Oakwell Hall are fabulous and Paul the wedding co-ordinator couldn’t have been anymore helpful in making the day go as smoothly as possible for the happy couple. I was joined today by Kelly Shaw my regular second photographer who came along to help out with the repotage photography.

For anyone who has never seen Oakwell Hall the actual Hall itself has an amazing old window which nearly takes up the full wall and a balcony to give an extra perspective during the ceremony. The gardens too lend themselves to some amazing wedding photographs.

 

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Oakwell Hall Wedding Photographer

 

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Feb 04 2012

Woodlands Hotel Wedding Photographer – Leeds Wedding Photography

When I first met Julie and Scott they were quite concerned over what the weather might do on their wedding day. Well they shouldn’t have been because although it was bitterly cold it was a fantastic day without the wind or the rain. As a Wedding photographer in Wakefield I can honestly say that last year out of the thirty five weddings we photographed we only had rain at one of them! So, I guarantee great weather for your wedding….. just don’t quote me on that because it isn’t in the terms and conditions :)

Jule was getting ready at her mum and dads house and when I arrived the pre-wedding celebrations were in full swing. Bridal preps done, wedding dress on and time for a few photographs in the garden. Now I’m not sure what training the bride and bridesmaids had but when I went to tell them how best to pose – they were already there and ready. (A little bit of pre-wedding research I reckon before I arrived).

Everything went to plan, so after photos of the guys at church we were ready for Julie to arrive and then the main ceremony could take place. We had a fantastic minister and as a Leeds Wedding Photographer I always make a point of talking to the minister before the wedding to know what I can and cannot do as far as the wedding photography is concerned.

A few photographs at the church followed before the trip to the wedding reception venue. Wedding photography at Woodlands Hotel is fantastic. The hotel isn’t too big and has lots of character – just want you want for some fantastic shots! Big group shot done, some fun bridal party shots and it was time for the bride and groom to spend a little time with me to get them all important wedding portraits! The weather was turning cold so I asked the bride and groom to go get themselves a drink whilst I photographed the room layout. Speeches at the wedding breakfast complete, follow by first dance and it was another fantastic wedding! Congratulations Julie and Scott!

 

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Woodlands Hotel Wedding Photographer

 

Woodlands Hotel Wedding Photography

 

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Feb 03 2012

Wentbridge House Wedding Photographer

The 5th November and a fantastic memorable day and night for a wedding. As a professional wedding photographer in Wakefield it always gives me pleasure to visit Wentbridge house for wedding photography especially as it brings back so many memories of my wedding to Tracy which we celebrated in the same place!

The day started off the bridal preps with Emma at Wentbridge House before moving around the corner to Wentbridge Church to meet Dave. Assisting me today was Vic Harris a very keen photographer who’s wedding I actually photographed earlier on last year! Vic has assisted me several times and it’s always good to get together with him when I require a second photographer.

The church had a strict photography policy and so I was only able to stand at the back during the main service, but to be honest it was extremely small inside and so I was in the best place possible for all the main details such as the exchanging of the rings, first kiss and saying of the vows. Church service complete and we all went back up the road to Wentbridge house for the rest of the photographs before the reception and speeches. With it being the 5th November Emma and David wanted some fireworks and we were there to capture all the fun!


 

 

 

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Feb 03 2012

Wortley Hall Wedding Photography – As Seen on TV!

It’s not everyday as a Wakefield Wedding Photographer you get a phone call saying ‘What are you doing Thursday? Fancy coming along to help me shoot a wedding that’s being filmed for Channel 4?’. But that’s just what happened last year when Barnsley Wedding Photographer David Goodier asked me to pop along and help him do just that!

Emma and Lee were being filmed for a Channel 4 documentary called ’15 kids and counting’ and in the very last episode of the series they were getting married and wanted us to perform the wedding photography at Wortley Hall. To say this was the strangest wedding I’ve ever photographed would probably be an understatement as I’ve never had to work around film crews and directors before and so my normal way of working was tipped on its head! Unusual it may have been but fun it certainly was! Emma and Lee are an amazing couple (and I’m sure anyone who has seen the episode will agree) and spending time with them was an absolute joy!

Dave and I had planned the day out before hand and had done a site survey at Wortley Hall to see just where the best places were for the photographs, so when it came to the big day it was already worked out and we had a plan of action! We decided to split the prep shots and I stayed with Emma whilst Dave went to Wortley Hall to meet the boys for some shots before the ceremony. Emotional was one word to describe the day and it wasn’t long before Emma who’d just walked down the aisle was in tears – all of which has been perfectly captured on photograph and on TV.

Following the ceremony it was time to relax on the lawn with the wedding party, a few group shots and then time for myself and Dave to take Emma and Lee for some more intimate shots around the grounds. The day was finished off with the first dance and the cutting of the (I kid you not) pork pie cake!

So, following this, just how famous are Dave and I? Well…… not that much really. We both made the final cut on TV. I managed about 3 seconds worth (or at least the back of my head did) and Dave managed about 1 second of his left arm being in shot! So… Seen on TV? Yes – I think so:)

 

 

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Oct 28 2011

Waterton Park Wedding Wakefield

You could ask yourself why would you want to travel out of West Yorkshire to get married when venues such as Waterton Park are right on your door step. As a wedding photographer in Wakefield it’s right on my doorstep and tucked away enough to make you think you are right out in the country.

Helena was staying at the Lodge the night before her wedding and when I met her on her on the day hair and make up were all under way. Photographs of the bride and bridesmaids done I went to meet James the groom who was arriving in style in nothing less than a Ferrari – it pays to have friends in the business – especially on your wedding day. Time was a little tight and so it was straight into the wedding ceremony in the main hotel.

We were up against the weather and only just managed to get the formals and shots of the bride and groom done before the heavens opened and it poured down. A fabulous set of speeches and evening reception followed. Then it was time for home, food, back up and bed!

 

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Oct 27 2011

A new studio

Anyone how knows me will know that Tracy my wife is just about to give birth to twins. For us it’s our first and a very exciting time ahead. It also means the space we previously used for our portrait work has been converted back into two bedrooms in time for the twins arrival.

This doesn’t mean we’ve stopped providing studio based portrait photography and over the last few months we’ve been putting plans into place for a new studio. Still at our old address we have started work on a custom built studio which will not only be bigger and better than the previous studio it will also contain small changing area, viewing area and toilet facilities.

To coincide with this we’ve also got a new range of frames and products to compliment our portrait images and hope to have these on display very soon.

Expected opening of the studio is the first week of December – so if you are looking for late Christmas presents book now to avoid disappointment.

 

 

 

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Aug 07 2011

Testimonial

I often get message from the couples I’ve recently photographed but I thought I’d share this one that arrived in my inbox yesterday. Although wedding photography is my full time job it wouldn’t be quite so rewarding without this type of feedback! Good to know I’m doing something so right so THANK YOU!

 

Hi martin,
Just wanted to say a big thank you for everything you did to help make our day special and run smoothly, you were more than our photographer, you also got the groomsmen organised and kept everyone calm . The photos are amazing and the slide show is fantastic, they bring back so many emotions from our day.
Everyone commented on the slide show you made for our reception, and said how brilliant you were.
As you know the planning of our wedding didn’t run so smoothly, I just wanted you to know you were the most reassuring, organised part of it all, we couldn’t have wished for more.
Again, many thanks we will be recommending you to everyone.
S&S

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Jul 18 2011

The wedding of Tina and Daniel

Sometimes as a wedding photographer in Wakefield I arrive at the bridal preparations and  I’m greeted by a nervous bride and several nervous bridesmaids. Well today was different. To say Tina was chilled about the day was an understatement and it was easy to see as on arrival everything was on time and running like clockwork!

Tina and Daniel were getting married at Holy Trinity in Rothwell followed by the wedding breakfast and reception at the Cedar Court Hotel in Wakefield. The weather for the day was quite varied and only let us down for around five minutes before the ceremony.

I wasn’t working alone at this wedding and had assistance from Kelly Shaw (a well respected professional portrait and baby photographer), which means for the bride and groom so much more variety in photographs for their album. Kelly handled the reportage and candid shots while I organized proceedings and handled the formal photography. The results are always amazing as you can see the same photograph being taken from two different perspectives. This worked fantastically in the church as Kelly remained at the back whilst I photographed from the front!

Once the service was complete we spent a short while at the church to take some of the formal photographs before heading off to Cedar Court hotel for the bride and groom shots, confetti and a few more fun shots. Time for the wedding breakfast and time for Kelly and I to backup our cameras and produce a preview slide show for the evening reception. Speeches followed and again we both photographed from different perspectives.

We rounded off the day with the first dance before heading off home happy in the knowledge that from the brides fathers comment of ‘those are the best wedding photographs I’ve ever seen’ that we’d done another good job!

 

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Jul 08 2011

The wedding of Stacey and Stuart

It’s not often I photograph weddings in my home town of Castleford, I’m normally producing wedding photography in Wakefield or photographing at other venues throughout the region. However, I was looking forward to today. A local church wedding, a reception at a local hotel and a request for the photographs at a local very scenic park.

The preparations for the bride and groom had not had the best of starts as Stacey had some major issues with her dress that unfortunately took a while to sort out. However at 4:30pm the day before her wedding Stacey could eventually relax and start to loook forward to the next day safe in knowledge that the dress problems had been sorted!

Bridal preps were the first stop and as normal on the morning of a wedding it was chaos. Once Stacey was ready I then moved on to the church to meet the groomsmen – nine guys all dressed up this morning and after a little lesson in which side to pin the button holes we were all sorted. Stuart photographed and ready in the church I went back outside to wait for Stacey to arrive in her wedding car.

A few pre-wedding photographs and on to the main event of the day. I’d had a chat with the minister so I knew where I could stand during the service to continue taking photographs. A first for me during this wedding, when the bride and groom knelt down for a blessing the groom had ‘HELP’ written on the underneath of his shoes – much to amusement of everyone in the congregation!

Formals followed along with some fun photographs with the main wedding party and then on to the reception.

I’d arranged with the bride and groom due to the short space of time between the church service and reception to spend some additional time with just the two of them at a local park after the wedding breakfast. Funnily enough, it’s my local park and where I take the dog every morning for a walk so I know it like the back of my hand – it’s the only place I’ve site surveyed over one hundred times!

A small break, time to backup what I had taken already and produce a slide show that Stacey and Stuart could show through the evening.

Stuart was arranging the surprise song for the first dance – and after the first few bars of ‘Agadoo’ to surprise Stacey went into the planned first slow dance.

Home, coffee, backup and bed ready for two weddings on the following two days!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jun 23 2011

Dimple Well Lodge Wedding Photography

It’s not often as a wedding photographer in Wakefield that I get asked to photograph a wedding where both the bride and groom are retired and it certainly makes a change from the contemporary wedding photography which I photograph sometimes twice a week.  Going back to traditional photography roots and talking in great detail with Jacqueline and Brian to find out exactly what they required from their wedding photographer was extremely important in order to meet their expectations and to ensure when they saw their album for the first time it brought back the same sense of emotion that it does for any of the weddings I photograph.

Jacqueline and Brian were getting married at Dimple Well Lodge in Wakefield, a fantastic venue offering great service and hospitality and special to this day was that Jacqueline and Brian had only invited a close number of friends so the wedding was smaller than I was generally used to photographing.

Jacqueline didn’t want any bridal preps and just a few pre-wedding photographs and I was also under instruction from Brian that he didn’t want any ‘slanty arty photos, just proper ones!’. Needless to say he was more than happy with the results.

 

 

 

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Jun 23 2011

The wedding of Lindsay and Chris – Bagden Hall

As a Wakefield wedding photographer I think I’m blessed with the locations I’m able to shoot in. West Yorkshire has some fantastic country houses, castles and stately homes and one of the nicest is Bagden Hall. I met Lindsay a few weeks before her wedding to go through all the details of her day and discuss the timings of when I needed to be available.

I was providing Lindsay and Chris with all day coverage and so I arrived at Bagden Hall nice and early in time to meet her and the bridesmaids for the brial preparations (and a bacon butty or two). Lindsay had everything well planned for the day and once I had photographed the dress, perfume, shoes etc I headed down to meet Chris for a few informal photographs of the groom and groomsmen. When I met back up with Lindsay the cork was off the bottle and everyone was enjoying a glass of bubbly before heading down to the ceremony.

Lindsay and Chris wanted photography throughout the ceremony  and once this was over I gave the happy couple ten minutes before we went outside to take a few group photographs and throw a little confetti before a quick stroll around the grounds for a few informal photographs. This is a great time for the bride and groom as the main event of the day, the ceremony is over and it allows them to get away from the guests for a few minutes for some nice chilled out photographs.

Time for a break a bite to eat and backup whilst the wedding breakfast was under way before joining the wedding party again for the speeches. The day was rounded off with the bride and grooms first dance before it was time to come home, backup, coffee and bed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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May 10 2011

The wedding of Julie and Vic – Rogerthorpe Manor, Badsworth near Wakefield

I love my job. It’s got to be THE best job in the world. What other job could you share the most important day of someones life with? Spending time with Julie and Vic on their wedding day it was clear to see that they were meant to be together and it was a real privilege for me to be asked to photograph the memories of this special day.

I’m going to mention the weather now and yes I know, for everyone who reads my blog I ALWAYS mention the weather. But, it’s important and as a Wakefield wedding photographer I was a little apprehensive that it wasn’t going to hold out for the day and yes we had rain, but only on my way to the venue. I always do a site survey before a wedding so I had plenty of ideas on what to do if it did rain, but, Rogerthorpe Manor was designed for wedding photography!

I arrived at the manor and quickly made my way to meet with Julie and Vic and as soon as I did, Julie told Vic to make himself scarce so she could get ready and I could photograph the bridal preparations. In a change to the normal white or ivory Julie was dressed in red and looked stunning!

Once done I went to meet Vic and the groomsmen. Following a quick check on the button holes we took some informal photographs in the gardens before heading into the venue and then I went off to find Julie to ensure she was ready for the main event.

Vic had a little surprise for Julie and in a change to the best man carrying the rings they were to be delivered by owl. Yes, you did read correctly, once it was time for the exchanging of the rings the owl was released by his bird handler to land on the best mans hand carrying the rings. Of course even the best laid plans don’t always go without a hitch and after being a little stubborn the owl delivered the rings to a great applause!

Ceremony complete it was out into the garden for drinks and time to start a little photography. Julie and Vic didn’t want a huge number of group photographs and were more wanting photos to be taken as the day unfolded. However my custom at Rogerthorpe Manor is gathering everyone in the garden below the bridal suite window for an ariel group shot. We then left the main wedding party for quarter of an hour for a few more intimate photographs of the bride and groom.

Time for a break, food and backup of photographs before the speeches and then straight into the evenings entertainment. Julie and Vic had asked me to set up an evening photo booth which went down an absolute storm with young and old. A quick break from the photo booth to perform the first dance and then the day was over.

The day after the wedding I was really pleased to receive the following message from Julie and Vic:

Thanks for doing a fantastic job yesterday at our wedding. The first pictures we’ve seen look excellent but just as important to us was the way you were part of the celebration and helped to ensure that everything went smoothly. Many of the guests commented on how much they enjoyed you being there and the studio set up in the evening was a complete hit. You helped to make the day so special and can’t wait to see the rest of the memories you’ve captured for us.

And that is the reason why I love my job so much!

 

 

 

 

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May 05 2011

The wedding of Nicola and David – The Bridge Inn Wetherby

What a day, what a couple  and what a venue!

As a Wakefield wedding photographer it’s nice to be able to travel north sometimes and the wedding today was at St Marys Church in Whitkirk, followed by a short journey north to the Bridge Inn Walshford near Wetherby.

This unusually warm and sunny weather didn’t let us down and made photographing the day a breeze as there is something about the warm sunny weather that brings out the smiles in people – every photographers dream!

The day started with the bridal preparations with Nicola, the bridesmaids and the flower girls and as normal during the bridal preps, organized chaos ensued. Photos of the shoes, flowers and all the little details taken I headed out into the garden for some photographs of the flower girls before heading up the road to greet the groom and groomsmen.

A quick check that all the button holes, hankies, and waistcoats were correct and then a few photographs of the guys before the ceremony itself. It’s great spending time with the groomsmen as a few photographs before the ceremony means everyone is a little more chilled out and ready for the big event.

St Marys Church at Whitkirk is wonderful inside especially when you’ve got the sun beaming in through the stained glass windows. I’d had a chat with the minister prior to the wedding so I knew when I arrived what I could and couldn’t do in the church. I’m not an obtrusive photographer and like in the ceremony to shoot candidly as this provides some stunning natural shots and records the day just as it happens.

Nicola arrived at the church (a couple of minutes late) and looked stunning.  After a few more photographs she was ready for her walk down the aisle.

The service was fantastic and after a short while in the church yard we all headed up to the Bridge Inn Wetherby for the main wedding photography.

Following the formals was my chance to take Nicola and David off to a little area at the side of the hotel for some informal photographs. It’s a superb little place, catches the afternoon sun, has views over the surrounding fields and is very quiet. The perfect place for the three of us to get some relaxing photographs. Some people call them wow photographs, some people call them chocolate box photographs, but the aim is always the same, to get some stunning images of the happy couple.

Time for a break then and to make a backup of the photographs taken so far whilst the wedding breakfast takes place before taking some candid shots during the speeches.

Nicola and David had asked to me to bring the portable evening photo booth with me for the evening reception which was set up in the corner in time for the evening guests to have a few fun photographs with a small break in the middle for what must have been a very well rehearsed first dance.

All in all a superb day.

 

 

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Apr 09 2011

The wedding of Keeley and Tom – Oulton Hall

We had what must have been the hottest day of the year so far yesterday. Not a cloud in the sky – the perfect day for Keeley and Toms perfect day. We started out at Keeley’s mum and dads house for a few bridal preparation photographs before heading off to Oulton Hall to meet up with Tom and the groomsmen. As a wedding photographer in Rothwell it’s always great to come back to Oulton Hall. It’s gounds and interior are simply stunning providing no end of photo opportunities. As you can tell from the photographs the bride and groom looked simply stunning, making my job easier for a fun packed and emotion filled day.

Following the wedding breakfast we photographed the speeches and then it was on to the Claret Jug at Oulton Hall for the evening reception and first dance – one that had obviously been well practiced! We took our photo booth with us also last night and set this up in the bar area – making for some interesting comedy photographs!

Congratulations to a very special couple! It was certainly a pleasure spending the day with you both!

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Apr 02 2011

Pre-wedding shoot with Keeley and Tom

We had a great time this afternoon. The sun came out and as a wedding photographer in Wakefield I took time out to meet Keeley and Tom for a pre-wedding shoot before their marriage in a weeks time. Tom is more used to being on my side of the camera than in front of the lens so this was good practice for him for the week ahead!

 

 

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Apr 01 2011

The start of the season!

For Martin Hillary Photography the season starts here with a fabulous pre-wedding shoot tomorrow afternoon and then next week full on into the wedding season starting with a wedding shoot at Oulton Hall and then over two dozen weddings before I get a weekend break! It’s going to be a brilliant ride watching and helping to make all these brides and grooms dreams come true on the most special day of their lives. We’ve got some fabulous venues to photograph at this year such as Rogerthorpe Manor, Waterton Park, Wentbridge House and Bagden Hall. Complete with a groom arriving by helicopter, another arriving by a big red vintage bus, and plenty of evening fireworks! I can’t wait!

So today has seen the final ‘pre-season’ preparations. Ensuring all the memory cards are functioning, fresh sets of rechargeable batteries tested. Cameras and lenses cleaned and tested and this year a few new gadgets to add a few new sparkling touches to the photographs.

We’ve also got some new album packages in store that are available to view in the studio and if any of our customers this year would like to upgrade to the new albums all they need to do is drop me a line to have a chat! Remember we always ask our customers to pop into the studio after their honeymoon when they’ve looked at their preview gallery to discuss the album in more detail.

So here’s to lots of nice warm Wakefield Wedding Photography weather, NO RAIN, NO WIND, plenty of confetti, champagne and happy days ahead!

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