Emma and Mike's wedding

Emma and Mike were the perfect couple to work with in this small but intimate wedding. It took place at the end of 2009 and was the last service of the year at the church. Slightly unconventional but that's what makes it great to photograph. I've included a few from the collection, the remainder can be viewed on my website.

Winter photography

I think that most people who own a camera whether it be a phone camera, point n shoot or DSLR, will have been out this week to capture a winter wonderland scene. Around the north west, it's not that common to have a prolonged period of cold like this unless you live at a high altitude. Anyhow, I took my camera with me on a local walk and grabbed a few images. Perhaps if there is a fresh fall of snow on Sunday, there might be one more chance to get some wintery pics before spring arrives. The photos above were taken around Orrell and Upholland - Dean wood, Lafford Lane and surrounding footpaths.

National Trust Lyme Park

Although photography is not permitted inside the NT properties, I took the opportunity to gather a few images whilst wondering around the grounds. I tried to steer clear of the most obvious views and in any case, there were far too many people in the shot to make it worthwhile. It was a bit late in the season to capture the garden at its floral peak but at least there was some colour in the autumn leaves and one or two late flowering plants. I'm no expert on plants and only photographed what caught my eye. The property is well worth another visit at a different time of the year. Photographers can apply in writing to take images outside opening times but I'm not sure of the legalities of using the photos for commercial purposes.

Another look at Grange over sands

I had another look at the photo set taken at Grange over Sands and decided to re-edit one of the beach shots. Very little except beach and sky but I think the split down the middle works?

Grange over Sands

The other weekend whilst staying near Grange over Sands, I managed to get out with the 5D mkII and capture a few seascapes.

Laura and Ben's wedding

The ceremony took place at St. Agatha in Llanymynech, followed by the reception at Rowton Castle in Shropshire.

I attended the Haigh Hall music festival the other Sunday as I've been photographing this event for the last three years. The setup this time, from a photographers point of view, was much improved with stage lighting and haze machines. Although it might seem like a waste during the day, it makes a huge difference to the shots.

As usual, there were twelve bands selected:
Elias T.Hoth, Eight Wave, Mr Fist, This Devastated Fan, Before Autumn Falls, The Klang, Prose, The Broken Door, Snakes Hate Fire, The Adjusters, The V.C.s and Smudge.

Unfortunately, I missed the first band but have documented the remaining eleven. The photo set can be viewed on my main website in the music section.

I've selected a few favourites from the set.