| Yesterday found us at the NEC Birmingham ay MODA supporting the guys from Stockings & Romance. Well while your their you just have to take a few images, don't you! |
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| The lovely Lucy Fur was strutting her stuff at the show, this time I did manage to catch her with some clothes on. Note the newly designed dress ladies, orders welcome.. |
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Hi all, long time no blog, I know, but been mega busy.
No excuse & not to be recommended not updating on a more regular basis.
We will endeavour to keep you informed monthly if not more often from today onwards....
Ok, so we will give you a quick catch up resume' for each month.
| Firstly June...... We had four wedding meetings. three weddings, 11 portrait shoots, a product shoot for Stockings & Romance, a Model Agency shoot,, two shoots for our sister company Foto-Retro, a Surestart shoot, a day out at the E.T.O. show at Earls Court, a visit to a trade show at the Ricoh Centre & finally a night out with the boys at a Burlesque show at the Green Rooms Milton Keynes where Franki Wilde was Headlining. |
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Saturday 2nd, we were in the studio shooting for Foto-Retro on Pin Up Day. The following week more commercial work & a home shoot, plus a wedding meeting.
| Then the next week we were at a trade seminar, a studio portrait shoot & a wedding, where the sun shone & a great day was had by all |
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The following week, had us at the Rushdens Childrens Centre for two days shooting the little ones, a home shoot a Foto-Retro shoot & looking for premises to house our new studio, Foto-Studio
| The last week another wedding meeting, two home shoots a Product shoot for Stockings & Romance, a street party shoot in Stanwick to celebrate the royal wedding & a location shoot for Dreams Agency |
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| March another mixed bag. Numerous shoots for our commercial clients, several shoots for Foto-Retro, a day out at the largest Photographic Trade Show, Focus on Imaging at the NEC. But my favourite shoot had to be the shoot with the all girl singing group the Memphis Belles, great great fun. Oh I do love my job.... |
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Hi all, no we haven't died, just busy busy. I thought it was about time I let you all know what we have been doing since our last post.
Well the first week in February saw us having three wedding meetings & working with our commercial customers.
| Monday the 7th we spoilt ourselves & went on a group shoot for our sister company Foto-Retro shooting some Burlesque inspired images. |
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Later this week, we picked up our poorly lights that had died on us from Lastolite, who very kindly replaced them brand new..
We attended a Wedding Fair at the Marriot Hotel at Huntingdon, run by Olivia Grace Events, where we met some great young couples.
On the Fiday we were in the studio for another product shoot with Stockings & Romance.
| Week commencing the 14th found us in the studio on a product shoot for Maison Fleur |
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We finished off the month at a Trade show a seminar another shoot for our sister site, two home shoots & another wedding meeting...
| Well hi again all, as the title say's it's been a while, in fact about ten weeks. No excuses, just been too busy, which I'm not complaining about, but as ever it all comes to resemble red buses.... So Just details of major updates to bring us upto date, so here goes. 21st August the wedding of Mr Charlie Todd to Miss Gemma Crane |
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| On the 25th August we had another product shoot for Stockings & Romance... |
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| The 29th August found is in the studio shooting for our other company Foto-Retro.com, which is still in the development stage, but will be fully functional in 2011. |
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| The 4th of September we attended the marriage of Mr Christopher Hurley to Miss Catherine Richardson at the Courtyard Stanwick. |
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| On the 7th September we were all geared up to visit London Edge at Olympia, to take some images for advertising etc for Stockings & romance who were retailers at the event. But due to London underground pulling a 24 hour strike (God bless em!) it never happened....I didn't even attempt to get there, London is a nightmare at the best of times, but with no tube, forget it!!! |
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| On the 10th September we were at the Manor School & Sports College shooting some of their sporting stars for the "Wall of Fame" |
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| On September 11th we were at the wedding of Mr Andrew Dudley to Miss Christina Wardhall at Raunds Church & The Sharnbrook Hotel. |
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| On September 12th an engagement shoot had us in Cambridgshire with Derihon & Rachel.. The happy couple took some time out with us to shoot some relaxed images. Another great promotion offer from Foto-Smith.com |
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On the 15th we had a very pleasurable time at an open evening at our Album publishers, some great new Albums & gifts that future wedding couples will receive the benefit of. Some rather nice nibbles & wine..Must do more of these...
On the 17th we went to a photographic seminar all day, so bit of a busmans holiday, but again great to get out & meet friends & like minded people....
| The 18th found us in Leighton Buzzard at the wedding of Mr Matthew Weirich to Miss Michelle Frost.... |
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| The night of the 23rd we attended the Manor School awards evening where some very exceptional students received their duly earned scrolls , cups & medals.. |
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| September the 25th found us in Cambidgeshire at Bourn Church & The Cambridge Belfry for the wedding of Mr Derihon Coquard to Miss Rachel Dean... |
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| The first weekend in October found us at a secret location shooting numerous models on location for our Foto-Retro.com portfolio. Got some great results, all we need now is a web site to put them on!!! |
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| Saturday the 9th October was the wedding of Mr Russell Morgan to Miss Amy Ashcroft at the beautiful location of Fotheringhay Church.. |
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| October 12th & 13th we were at the Croyland Childrens Centre shooting all the little ones & their family's, a great time was had by all... |
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Saturday the 16th we were back at Rushden Surestart Centre for Dads Morning....
| Sunday the 17th we were advertising our services at the Marriot Hotel wedding fair..... |
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Saturday the 23rd saw us back at Rushden Surestart Centre for a family afternoon.....
| Sunday 24th we travelled down to Ware for a model portfolio shoot with Dreams Agency, great bunch of young ladies, loads of fun... |
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The 28th September we were back again at Rushden Surestart, this time for the young mums to have a chance of getting snapped with their loved ones......
| The 29th September, we joined Deanie Tots at Deanshanger for their morning of fun, frolics & photo's....... |
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| Sunday 31st found us at another wedding fair this time at Burgess Hall In St Ives.. |
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Hi all, sorry I haven't posted more, but just been too busy, which is great. Since I last posted we have been working at St Peters School in Raunds, Raunds Surestart centre & various private home shoots..
On the first of August we launched our sister company Foto-Retro.com, this is a photographic company dedicated to all things vintage & retro. So expect to see images of ladies when they dressed & looked like ladies in the 40's & 50's. A website will be forthcoming, offering makeover shoots & various other surprises, so keep your eyes on our postings for further information.....
Wedding wise, again very busy. On the 7th August we were at Highgate House for the wedding of Mr Ross Light to Miss Jessica Woodward.
On Friday 13th, yes we are superstitious, but we do need to eat, so you would have found us in the Orangery at Whittlebury Hall, for the marriage of Mr Peter Langton to Miss Stephanie Elford. Unfortunately the weather was against us from the start & rained all day, so a good percentage of the images we shot indoors, bu we did get out for a few short minutes as you can see.....
Today, we are of to St Ives for the marriage of Mr Charlie Todd to Miss Gemma Crane, images next post. Next week we have another product shoot for Stockings & Romance & a studio shoot for Foto-Retro.com our sister company for a portfolio & web image update. See you all again soon........
Again it's been a busy couple of weeks.
We have has various business meetings re shoots & products, with local schools & those nice people from Stockings and Romance.
We covered the Awards Evening for The Manor School in Raunds, with Justin Edinburgh, the manager of Rushden & Diamonds FC, presenting the awards
On Thursday night this week we were at a wedding fair in Huntingdon advertising our services. We would like to thank all those or stopped by for a chat & look forward to sharing their special day with them.
The fair was organised by the lovely Amanda from Olivia Grace Events & as usual was a great success.
Saturday found us at the Wedding of Mr Richard Wyatt & Miss Lauren Baker. The ceremony was at Stanwick Church & the reception was held at the Frontier Centre in Irthlingborough.
Good morning all, sorry we didn't have a post last week but we were just too busy. So whats been going on. Well on Saturday the 19th we had the pleasure of covering the marriage of Mr Ben Howe to Miss Emma Langley at Wilby church & then the reception at The Courtyard at Stanwick.
Monday 21st saw us back in the studio at Saracen House with Stockings & Romance for test shoot with the lovely Rachel Davitte.
On Thursday the 24th we went to meet the guys from Elemental at their offices/warehouse to check out some of the new photographic goodies they had. I bought a couple of their brolly boxes, excellent price & they work just great, if fact I used them on the Saturday at my Rushden Surestart shoot. This was the fourth time I have had the pleasure of working there & had a very busy day with all the children & parents. I will post a picture if/when I get the ok to do so.
As the title says, an odd & bits week this week. I had the pleasure of photographing the marriage of Mr Martin Kench & Miss Jackie Bird last saturday at Newbold upon Avon. The weather was good to us & we got some great results.
The rest of the week we have been tidy up loose ends & delivering orders. Sarah & Glen Stonehouse, received the images from their home shoot. Gemma Anderson, was delivered her Canvas of the children from their home shoot, plus a surprise for hubby Guy! A couple of images from the Stockings & Romance shoot where taken to one of our suppliers for mounting & the rest of the week was processing images & paperwork.
Ok, off to get ready for the wedding of Mr Ben Howe & Miss Emma Langley today at 2pm. Catch you all next week