Darlington Photographer

 

As a Darlington Photographer covering the North East I often get called upon to travel throughout the region and so it was in mid September when I was fortunate enough to be chosen to capture Jess and Dan's wedding in Redcar and Saltburn.
Jess and Dan had always planned a traditional wedding complete with church, big dress and all their family and friends. They also planned to do it all with a retro feel straight out of the Victorian era! This was reflected in Jess's champagne coloured gown which had borrowed it's inspiration from that era and her parasol completed the victorian look to perfection. All that was missing was a horse and carriage!
And so the scene was set for Jess's big surprise!...

Her face was a picture as she stepped out of the house and was met by a horse and carriage to whisk her to St. Cuthberts Church in Kirkleatham,a mere 2 miles away.
After the service the entourage made it's way to The Spa in Saltburn. By the time the Horse and carriage made its way to Saltburn the party was in full swing and so Jess and Dan lost no time in catching up!
The party continued throughout the night and I think it's fair to say that everyone had a fabulous day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Middlesbrough Engagement Shoot

Mike and Lynda get engaged...

I was delighted when Mike and Lynda asked me to take their engagement photographs as I have known them for a number of years and they always seem so very happy together!
They opted to use Stewarts Park in Middlesbrough as a backdrop to their photographs as it's quite close to their home and somewhere they like to visit on a regular basis. I expected the park to be relatively quiet as we had picked a Monday to do the shoot, however, I hadn't reckoned on it being the first day of the summer holidays or the throng of families making the most of the good weather. Nonetheless, we had a great deal of fun on our shoot and the time seemed to pass so quickly! Lynda has a gorgeous smile and an infectious personality which obviously makes my job so much easier as they were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish!
They are evidently very much in love with each other and have a special understanding that is quite obvious every time they are together. My best wishes go out to them both as they start to plan their new life together.

 

Making hay...

While the sun shines!

The farmers around Darlington aren't the only ones to take advantage of the recent good weather. The opportune appearance of the Sun and bales of hay served as a fabulous backdrop to have some portraits done on location, and so it was that I went off with Lauren to find a good place for some location portraiture.
I took my numerous flashguns and portable lighting stands with me to provide some fill in flash and help to reduce the shadows whilst also helping to lift the photograph from the page!

 

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HMS Trincomalee Fashion Show

Where 'old meets new'...

When I was asked to photograph up and coming designs on the catwalk by Isabel Wong, Callecia Brown and Kate Fearnley on board Britains oldest naval warship afloat, I knew it was too good to turn down. 
The setting of 'new meets old' on board HMS Trincomalee was the perfect backdrop for a fashion show with a difference. The show was organised by Darlington Fashion Photographer Gordon Scott and fashion designer  Isabel Wong who wanted to allow the public the opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes at a fashion show. This was warmly received by a number of people who had makeup consultations and makovers by Sarah Stonehouse who worked with all the models to apply their make-up.

There was a blend of experience on the catwalk. Some had never done a catwalk before, whilst others had seen it all before and travelled the length of the country just to be there!
All in all, It was a fabulous night and everyone agreed that it had all been worth the hard work and effort!
My thanks go to Gordon Scott and Isabel Wong for all their enduring hard work, without which,none of it would have been possible!

Darlington Commercial Photographer

I was recently commissioned by Emma and Sue at CHS Group as they wanted some PR photography that they could use in their forthcoming press releases and on their web site.
The photography brief was to reflect the friendly and personable side of Emma and Sue and yet still capture the efficient and business like approach that they employ on a daily basis.
I would like to thank Emma and Sue for making me feel very welcome in York and for all their kind feedback which is always warmly received!
CHS Group are at the forefront of organising Hotel and Tourism Conferencing in the UK. Their website can be found here

 

 

 

 

 



The Secret is out!...

Jaime and Ollie got married!!

I was approached by Jaime and Ollie in July 2011 and asked to photograph their wedding at Whitby register office. I knew then that this wasn't going to be an ordinary wedding as no one knew they were planning it...and almost no-one was going to be there! It was top secret!

Their daughter Bethany only found out 3 days before the big day despite having been fitted for dress and shoes many weeks beforehand!

When I spoke to Jaime before the wedding she explained how she and Ollie had been childhood sweethearts but had gone separate ways before they got back together many, many years later.
It transpired that they wanted to have a quiet wedding but also wanted to have a party for family and friends when they got home to Nottingham. They had hatched a plan to send the invites out immediately after the wedding. I would like to have seen their faces when they opened the invitations!

There was however one major problem looming. As no-one would be there, they didn't have a witness for the proceedings and so I happily agreed to do the honours alongside Helen who did Jaime's hair and make-up.

I feel very priveliged to have been there; to have played a part in the wedding of Jaime and Ollie and send my very best wishes to them and their two lovely children.