All systems go!! - Weekly Roundup!

Well wedding season is in full swing and I'm pretty much shooting weddings every weekend now for the next couple of months which is crazy and super exciting!  When I'm not capturing, editing or meeting couples you'll find me out with the pooch catching Pokemon...  Trust me, when you spend 8 hours sat editing a game that gets you out and active is a blessing!!  

I recently shot a wedding at the stunning Gibbon Bridge with editing well underway!  It was a super fun day and I got to catch up with Tim who shot mine and Emma's wedding as he was a guest!  We've been meaning to have a catch up so was nice to have a quick natter while the wedding breakfast was being served.  If you're looking for a wedding venue with stunning views then be sure to check it out!  I'll be posting the gallery online soon :D

During the week myself and Emma got to play dress up and pose for a friend of mine who wanted to do a styled shoot at Bolton School Arts Centre that is a hidden gem of a venue with a Hogwarts vibe (for anyone planning a Harry Potter themed wedding).  The sun was beaming and we got to have loads of fun outside and in while having a catch up and talking about wedding photography.  

On Saturday I shot another wedding with the service in Bolton before heading over to The Lowry for the reception.  It was a stunning day with 140 day guests so the party certainly didn't stop!!  It was lots of fun and was a first time for me at the Lowry so I can't wait to get cracking on with the photos and to share their gallery!  Here's a little shot below as the Bride and Groom walked to the church gardens for drinks and laughter!

Recommended Websites

Non Gamstop Casino 2025
Casinos not on Gamstop
Betting without Gamstop
Reputable Casinos not on Gamstop

Friends & Family - Weekly Roundup!

One thing I need to do more of during the crazy wedding season is to see my friends and family more.  It's so easy to get wrapped up with work whether that's shooting, booking, talking or editing weddings that you don't free up time for others around you.

Last week I had to play catchup after computer issues so I spent long days locked in my office in the dark working double time to get back in front.  On the plus side to this I managed to do 3 seasons of Suits in under a week... I could now be a lawyer ;)

As I got to the end of the tunnel and the light was in sight I realised how important it will be to maintain a good work, life balance and that taking some time out to see your family and friends isn't a bad thing.  I've always felt guilty when I've been out or away that there's an email that needs replying to or some editing that needs finishing but realistically people work 9-5 then switch off because if you drive for too long your simply going to get tired and crash, and I certainly don't want that!

So, as I head into a pretty busy summer I'm going to make sure I time managed myself so that I have a bit of time to relax and see the folks I love as after all...

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull
boy. All work and no play makes
Jack a dull boy. All work
and no play makes Jack a
dull boy. All work and
no play makes Jack a
dull boy. All work
and no play makes
Jack a dull boy.
All work and no
play makes Jack
a dull boy. All
work and no
play makes
Jack a
dull
boy.

It's been one hell of a week...

You know those weeks that you wish you could erase?  Yep, it has been one of those!

From computer failure and camera failure, to winter like rain (seriously where did the sun go?!), then leaving the EU and no one having a clue what will happen next; its certainly been a manic week filled with a roller coaster of emotions!  

However, all is not lost though, there's certainly been some great moments this week and I've been busy catching up from a HUGE set back but feel like the light at the end of the tunnel is slowly coming into view.  One small set back at this time of year can seriously throw you off track and that's certainly not what I want right now.

Looking to the bright side of things I just confirmed my 30th wedding for 2017!!!  2017 has been shaping up real nicely for some time and I wondered if I'd be able to bag 30 weddings by the 6 month mark so I set myself the channel to get 30 weddings before July and BOOM!  Target reached :D  I did however tell the world I'd video a little dance if this happened.. so stay tuned!

I'll celebrate tonight on junk food before getting back to it tomorrow with a full day of editing before some meetings in The Den.  If you're planning a 2017 wedding there are still some dates left so hurry and get in touch!

Here's a little snap from a recently wedding reception I shot from Helen and Liam who married abroad and partied when they returned!  Love the light!!!

Fuji X100 Test Shots

My friend Ian is parting with his trusty Fuji X100 which is an awesome little mirrorless camera.  It would be the perfect travel camera and would save me taking my Canon cameras out and about with the risk of them being damaged which would leave me in trouble with the wedding work! 

I've been trying to get a few test shots in to see if it's the right camera for me so here they are!

Weekly Roundup!!

So here's my 2nd weekly round it!  I really hope I keep this up :D

It's been a nice busy week with 5 different meetings in The Den for new and existing couples.  It's so good to finally have a meeting place I can use where my work is on show and couples can talk weddings without the distractions of coffee machines being cleaned or children running riot.  I love my new albums (pictures coming soon I promise) and every couple that has been has said they look awesome!

So after a busy week of meetings and some editing I went into the weekend for another wedding.  It was a church service in Leigh before heading over to Ashfield House for the reception.  The week had been a scorcher with the sun melting the flags so you can imagine our surprise when summer turned into winter over night.  Rain, rain and more rain!!  GRR!

I guess this is the perfect time to reflect on having a backup plan on your wedding day in case it rains.  Grab a umbrella, get some cool wellies and be prepared to venture out if the heavens open to get some amazing shots.  I guess we had a lucky break Saturday though and we had an hour or so without rain to get some lovely shots.  It was an awesome day, with a truly amazing couple and family.

Here's a snap from the weekends wedding and I'll be back next week with another round up!

Weekly Blog!

Okay... I'm going to say this and hope I can stick to it!  My plan is to start blogging weekly about a topic or just my week as a round up as I feel I need to get my blog into shape and I'd love to be able to share more. 

So with that said here is my first post!

This weekend I shot a lovely wedding at Lancashire Manor.  The weather app was showing rain at some point in the day so everyone was waiting for the heavens to open but it never did which was awesome.  In fact it was pretty much the opposite with the sun beaming brightly giving everyone a little tan I'd imagine.  (Myself not included.. I simply burn and don't tan)

I celebrated a friends Birthday Sunday and probably stayed out later than I have for a good while!  I'm sure my body will love me for it this week though... Either way it was lots of fun :D

This week I have lots of meetings in The Den for new couples and old couples which I'm super excited about.  2016 has been my busiest year so far but 2017 is pretty much smashing that record already so I'm super pleased to have growth year on year and it's real rewarding to see my little adventure taking off.  I'm loving every minute of it and that's certainly the important part!

I have another wedding this Saturday at the stunning Ashfield house which is going to be lots of fun I can tell and I'll be posting a few previews from my last wedding throughout the week on my facebook and Instagram accounts to be sure to check those out.

Here's a little snap from my last wedding :D 

York Anniversary!

Last weekend myself and Emma went to the beautiful York to celebrate our first anniversary!  We've been not stop over the past few months so it was great to actually step away from our manic schedules to shop, relax, go to the cinema and most importantly, get pampered at a spa day!  I took a few snaps on my new 17-35mm lens and of course took my trusty little 40mm pancake lens!

Rach & Dan Wedding Preview!

More images coming soon but this was an awesome day!!

Mitton Hall Offbeat Wedding Fair!

On bank holiday Monday I was asked to exhibited at the stunning Mitton Hall in Clitheroe as part of their offbeat wedding fair.  It was a wedding fair filled with cool and crazy suppliers aimed to those wanting to do something a little different.

It was a real pleasure to be apart of and so nice to meet so many amazing couples and to meet so many cool suppliers.

Mitton Hall is such a cool venue.  The lighting in the ceremony room / reception room is stunning and you look out to rolling fields just to top it all off.  The main reception when you enter though is very much the opposite of terms of period.  It full of classic features, dark wood and a huge open fire.. very cosy!  

I snapped some pictures below of the fair for myself and the other suppliers, check them out below!

New galleries are on the way...

I'm finally out in front which means new galleries will be hitting the site real soon :D  I've shot some amazing weddings recently so keep your eyes pealed for some new content.  Here's some little previews of what's to come!