A couple of weeks ago we travelled down to london to attend the SWPP. What made this trip so great was that I got meet so many fantastic people. At the convention I finally met up with the amazing Chris and Dani from CBMedia - check them out as their wedding photography blows me away. I also met up with several other photographers including Louise Beattie & Mark Skeet who are both fellow [b]school members.
On top of all the photographers I also met two new couples - Alex & Jo who are getting married later this year and Jenni & Neil who on the day of this photoshoot were celebrating their second anniversary and who are planning on getting married next year.
We had such a great time down in London - It took several days to recover from all the running around but we loved every minute of it!
Here is Neil and Jenni’s photoshoot
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Posted in Personal
After a wonderful few days celebrating Christmas with Friends and Family we are now back ready for what is going to be a very exciting new year. After months and months of waiting we have now been given a moving date - next Friday!!! So please bear with me if I do not reply to your emails in my usual speedy manner but I am going to be in and out of the studio for the next week. Things should return to ‘normal’ by Monday January 11th.
Kate x
Thursday, December 10, 2009 Posted in Weddings
Where to start? This post might be quite long as I have so much to tell you about this wedding.
Sally and Peter have been together for about 18 months and about 6 months ago, during a game of scrabble, Peter proposed! While Sally was out of the room Peter stole several of the letters and when the time was right spelt out the words ‘marry me’. This explains Sally’s choice of earrings on the wedding day - The S&P are from the actual set they played.
Sally contacted me after seeing some of my work on the RocknRollBride website (THE best wedding blog by the way!!!) she liked what I did and I loved the sound of her wedding.
Sally is studying for her MA at my old university (Derby). She is incredibly talented and used her skills to create the most fantastic details for the day.
Sally’s vintage dress was shipped over from the States and accessories ranged from homemade flowers to etsy purchases. The Church where they were married was screened off and sofas brought in to make the ceremony an intimate and special occation for immediate family and closest friends only.
living up in Derbyshre (Matlock) Sally and Peter have access to the most beautiful locations. Being avid readers the pair had asked to have their photoshoot in Scarthin Books at Cromford. The owners opened up especially for us and we had the most fantastic time exploring the 3 three floors of little reading rooms, revolving bookcases and obviously all the books!
We then went around the corner to Arkwright Mill for a quick outdoor shoot before the rain came down!
Being originally from South Africa (then the seychells and Canada) Sally opted to have her reception at a South African themed bar in Nottingham. The reception was actually a tea party complete with cupcakes made by different friends, about 20 different selections of tea all served in vintage tea cups, homemade paper flowers, a book swap, craft table and finally everyone was given handmade wedding packs including bags to fill with Tea and sweets to take home. Each wedding pack also contained a limited edition print of one of Sally’s illustrations done especially for the day.
Sally and peter had decided to have their wedding ceremony split into two parts - the official part in the morning at the church with the vows and ring exchanges during the afternoon. Whilst they carried out a ring warming ceremony with all of the guests Sally’s brother, Jeff - who had flown over from Florida to be there, played guitar and sung (beatifully). The rings were wooden and made from both South African and British varieties combined.
Sally and Peter’s faith, love for each other and their family was overwhelming - we were privileged to be part of their amazing day - thanks guys x
I made myself promise that I would write a blog post by the end of every week. So I am still sat in the studio at 8.00pm and I’m not going home until it is done.
Dan & Tanya got married on 31st October and it was the most beautiful autumn day. The light in the afternoon made my job a dream and I am so happy with the photographs from the day. Tanya looked amazing, her dress was stunning and their choice of venue was breathtaking. They had their reception in the beautiful orangery at Kilworth House after having reception drinks looking out onto the fields of Leicestershire.
Dan & Tanya (plus their friends & families) were great fun to be around and we had a fantastic time. Thank you for letting us part of your day x
Friday, November 27, 2009 Posted in Portraits
Hopefully this is going to be the start of some more regular blogging. I have been up to my ears in work recently and with the Asha Banton exhibition (see here for details) and being very poorly the last few weeks blogging has fallen way down on my list of things to do. No more! Here is the first of what will hopefully be several blog posts over the next few days.
Dom Breadmore runs Predacom productions here at the canal basin. He was the kind soul who introduced me to the lovely folks at KIN and the reason why I find myself in a wonderful new work environment rather than driving myself mad at home alone all day. Anyway Dom works next door and pops in from time to time - he asked if I would do some photographs of his family and of course I said yup!
We did two shoots - one in the studio and the other at Coombe Abbey on what must have been the most awesome autumn day this year. I had a great time just following these guys around and watching them be themselves. This is what I think makes great family photos - everyone just enjoying themselves the way they normally would. Hopefully in years to come these guys will look back at the photos and remember good times at the park and not just a photoshoot.
Tanya & Dan got married at the end of last month - I can’t believe how quick this month has flown by - it only seems like yesterday that we were enjoying their amazing day. I can’t wait to put their photos from the day up on the blog - however I should post their engagement photos first.
I had always stayed clear of the Whittle arches in Coventry City Centre previously as I always thought it to be a bit too obvious a representation of Coventry. After having a good scout around one morning, as it’s not far from work, I thought that Lady herbert’s garden mixed with the old and new architecture was actually quite a nice little spot for an engaement shoot.
So here are Tanya and Dan’s shots - Bear in mind that Dan was feeling a little worse for wear when these were shot!!
Friday, October 30, 2009 Posted in Weddings
Michelle & Graham are awesome!
I could just leave it there and post the pics because that really does sum them up. I met them both a few months back and from the very start they have always been so excited about the photographs (and working with me!!!) - which has made photographing and spending time with them an absolute joy. I couldn’t wait for the wedding and it really was a spectacular day. After the ceremony at Coventry Registry Office Michelle and Graham continued their celebrations at the Brandon Hall Hotel. Not only are Michelle and Graham two of the nicest people around they also surround themselves with equally wonderful friends and family. Thank you for letting us be part of your day we really did have an amazing time x
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Posted in Weddings
I only met Elle & Ross 2 days before their big day. It was my friend Dom who introduced us. Dom seemed a little daunted by the fact he had been given the responsibility of shooting the wedding on his own so I offered to give him a hand as I was free on the day. After meeting Ellena & Ross I was so happy that I was going to be part of their wedding - they are two of the nicest people you could ever meet - so sweet and incredibly in love with each other. They had an outdoor ceremony under a big oak tree at what now has to be one of my favourite wedding venues - Wethele Manor. Though I have no regrets about where we Kevin and I got married if I had known this place existed (it’s only 20 mins outside of Coventry) I think I may have been tempted to switch venues! The ceremony was stunning (as was the bride), it included music played by harp and acoustic guitars, readings by close friends and personal vows that were beautiful.
Here are a selection of photos from the day sorry for the extensive amount but it really was such a great day- Thanks Elle & Ross for letting me part of it! xxx
Wow! It has been ages since I have been able to spend any time on here - the last few weeks have been crazy! Apart from the nan being in hospital at the same time as my folks being abroad I have had so many jobs on that I have been barely able to keep up! Anyway Im back on track now and hopefully I will be able to post a few of the most recent things I’ve been up to over the next few days. So on top of several weddings, engagement shoots, band photos, family portraits and some work on my up and coming exhibition I have just moved in to the new studio at the canal basin with the guys from KIN. More about that soon but for now here are a few shots from Michelle and Graham’s pre-wedding shoot. They get married on Saturday and I am so excited as these guys rock. We had so much fun taking these shots - Michelle giggled her way through the whole thing which made for some great photos. I can’t wait till saturday and hopefully we will have just as much fun.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Posted in Personal
Anyone who knows me knows how close me and my nan are. She just gets me - the way I am, my sense of humour, she never judges me but won’t let me get away with anything if she thinks it’s wrong. She is seriously the coolest person on the planet and I think she rocks!!!
She was born out in Burma and grew up in India in the 20s before moving back to Britain after the war. She has spent her life partying,dancing, cooking and travelling as well as bringing up a huge family that is now in its 5th generation!
Today she is 90 years old! and I am so happy for her. She really is such an inspiration to me and I love her more than she will ever know - she has had such a massive impact on my life.
On Sunday we had a big family get together to celebrate her birthday - I will include some of the shots from the day at some point but firstly here are some of my all time favourite photos of my Nanna Doris.
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