Swords and Flowers - A few of my favourites.

This last weekends wedding went extremely well, the weather held out and the traffic was relatively light, which was good because there was quite a bit of running about.

Neill and Louise can be considered as the ultimate couple, both being extremely attractive, polite and so relaxed, my job was a dream.

Here are a few of my favourites from what can be only called the perfect day.


Last minute hair alterations veiwed through a "cracked" mirror.

The girls getting ready.

Loving Mum...

Words of encouragement from Dad...

Exchanging rings..

Climbing that hill...

Handsome chap.....

Neil and Nicola Sneek Preview....

Nothing could have spoilt today, a wonderful couple, a beautiful location, amazing guests, stimulating conversation and the most stunning dress.

Neil and Nicola had a lovely intimate civil ceremony followed by a very moving blessing at Doddington near Lincoln, only very close members of family and dear friends present, making this extremely simple service even more special.

We had been expecting to be drenched (I had brought along my white umbrellas just in case) but thankfully the worst of the weather held off until we were safely inside, and even then we were very lucky.

Anyway, here are a few images that I am particularily proud of, all have been treated with Platinum Split Tone Process.

Dad missing his cufflinks.....

Nicola slides into that dress....

Flowers, simple yet very effective...

Good job I brought those white umbrellas....

Entering Church together for the blessing...

A walk in the grounds of Doddington Hall...

A couple from the photo booth I set up at the reception venue.

Cangratulations you guys, I hope you like the photographs.

Shopping Cart Upgrade

Just a quick announcement to all my regular customers, that I have finally managed to upgrade my shopping cart system on my website.

The new system allows secure payment via Paypal or Credit Card. All existing customers will still be able to use their old passwords, just register your email address, create your own secure password and you will then be able to view the galleries. Just log-in using the password you were originally issued with.

If anyone has any queries, just send me an email, or give me a call.

Cheers

Paul

Alan is Free

Amazing News, not 24 hours after I posted my thoughts about Alan Johston, the kidnapped BBC Journalist, the BBC announces that Alan is now free.

Alan was released after 114 days in captivity, although he spent most of his time in captivity frightened to what might happen to him, he is well and in good spirits.

See the first BBC broadcast about the news here.

I will keep the link to the campaign on the Blog for the next few weeks, as the site is a mine of information about Alan and his collegues work in the Middle east.

We wish Alan and his family well and all the best for the future. I would like to thank all those who signed the petition as a sign of support for his release.

Freedom of Speech

Throughout my life I have always believed in the right to comment, whether your views are cotroversial or not the right to speak out is a right that should be fought for.

This freedom is probably best demonstrated by the incredible journalism demonstrated by the men and women who work for the BBC. The quality of their writing and broadcasting is second to none, being unbiased and totally professional whether reporting at home or away in foreign countries.

This quality can best be demonstrated by BBC Journalist Alan Johnston. Alan is the BBC's Reporter from Gaza in the Middle East. Some time ago Alan was kidnapped and is being held by terrorists under threat of losing his life because of what he does: telling the truth.

In an attempt to raise the profile of Alan's case and convince the terrorists to release Alan, a petition has been started to show public opinion in favour of his case, and gain his safe release.

To show your support please sign the petition, maybe together we can help get Alan home safe.

Kelly and Paul Engagement Session

This weekend I had the pleasure to meet Kelly and Paul again to shoot their engagement session. A few simple photos in their backgarden, playing with their lovely dog Piper and we were done in few minutes.

I got to play with my portable lighting rig again, here a simple one-light set-up in the garden. The light from the flash dominates the shot, but exposing 1 and a half stops under the ambient still allows a small amount of rimlight to separate Paul from the background. Who needs a studio?

Kellys skin glows naturally so I had no problem lighting her. One light and a spaceblanket reflector creates beautiful soft light and lights up her eyes.

Piper, what a sweetheart, she was perfectly behaved, I could have taken her home.