Wedding photography in Herts Beds and Bucks | It's all in the details

I was prompted to make this post after an appeal by a photographer colleague of mine who wanted to be inspired to shoot cooler detail shots on his weddings.

We are both members of a exclusive forum for UK wedding and portrait photographers called MV. This is an invite only forum and I have been a member for a couple of years now. I have to say, there are some fantastic photographers that grace this forum. Photographers that are leading lights in the UK today and on a larger scale more than hold their own when put along side our American cousins. I am quite proud to have been first nominated, and then invited to be part of this select group of like-minded  professionals. To share your views and your work within this forum can feel very liberating at times.

Anyway, in answer to his previously mentioned appeal, I posted a few of my favourite detail images that I had shot over my 2010 wedding season. So rather than leaving them hidden within the MV forum, I thought that I would share a few here!

I think it is great to shoot quality detail images as they are the little reminders of things that can so easily be forgotten on the day, and they always look stunning in the wedding album! I always strive to make them a little different. So much so that I give myself a little project of coming up with unusal ring shots every wedding. A little bit of fun, but I find that it also focuses the mind too.

Here are a few of my favourites. Enjoy :-)

Brocket Hall from a helicopter

Knebworth House at dusk

Coltsfoot Country Retreat Nr Datchworth, on a fantastic sunny day!

Newborn baby photographer in Herts | Newborn baby portraits

These are from a recent newborn shoot that I thought I would share! He is 3 weeks old, which is borderline for this style as newborns tend to get disturbed a little easier after a couple of weeks. The absolute best time for newborn baby photography is anywhere from the first couple of days to about a week or so. We just about got away with this one as he was very content and was quite happy to snuggle into the little cocoon. In fact dad thought that he looked so cosy that he wanted an adult size cocoon for himself :-)

I just love this first shot as it is totally the style that I like to do. The second one is a bit  cutesy though!

If you would like a newborn photography session then please contact me and book your appointment.

Big yawn time! I love his little toes poking through the bottom of the cocoon.

Top wedding photography in Hertfordshire | Happy New Year 2011

Wow! Where did the last twelve months go?

Here we are, halfway through January and we already have the Fanhams Hall Winter Wedding Show behind us. It was great to meet the many brides that took time out to attend, and even say hi to the couples that have already booked us for this year! There seems to be a lot of interest in Winter weddings for 2011/12. Many couples that we were able to have a chat with are looking forward to the end of the year with their Christmas and Winter themed weddings.

Upcoming wedding shows that we are looking forward to are Hatfield House on January 30th and one of our favourites, the big Tewin Bury Farm Hotel Wedding extravaganza, which will be taking place on 20th March. This is a superb show and I love the fact that our stand always looks fantastic with the space that is provided. We are recommended wedding photographers at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel and always enjoy working at this special venue.

On a personal front, I am thoroughly looking forward to shooting the weddings and portraits that are booked for 2011, and with the introduction of some great new albums, display products I am sure that our clients are thrilled too!

Anyway, enough waffle!

Here are a few of the images that we will have on display at the Hatfield House wedding Show and Tewin Bury Farm Hotel. If you happen to be coming to either event, look out for us and hopefully stop by for a quick chat about your big day.

If you like these images and would care to comment, please feel free to do so by clicking the comments tab

Best wishes for 2011, Phil.

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