Leanne & Richard - St Martin's, Eynsford, Kent 04/07/09

The big day went very smoothly, the recent unsettled weather holding off so it was humid with very sunny spells - the usual English summer in fact. As rehearsed the week before, the wedding ceremony went well with no mistakes, and although St Martin's church had been slighly rearranged from when I visited the week before, I was still able to get my designated 'photographer spots'. I had to crouch behind the bridal party in order to shoot the ring exchange; otherwise I couldn't have seen anything from where I had been standing. Although I had been told the rear alcove/main altar was out of bounds, there was a choir stood there on the day. I'm sure it was due to insurance purposes and they sounded great so I couldn't really complain! 

Afterward, group shots were taken by the river; I had to put on my loudest bellow to move people around which was difficult as my voice is only just recovering from a nasty cold. Dinner and speeches followed; as there were three best men these went on for some time! I then sneaked the couple off for posed formal photographs in the adjacent cricket meadow where there were some picturesque willow trees and the all-important bench to sit Leanne and Richard on!

We got some nice posed shots and it was back for the rest of the festivities. Congratulations to the happy couple! More photos to follow on Facebook and my main website www.amberglowphotography.com (password protected gallery).

 

Max & Louis's baptism

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to the baptism of these two youngsters over in Henley-on-Thames. If you don't know it, the Royal Regatta is held there every year on the River Thames, and attracts many people over the five days.

Henley itself is a very pretty town with several churches, including Sacred Heart in Vicarage Road where the baptism took place. After the event we were invited for tea and biscuits back at the proud parents' home.

Although no photographs are allowed during the actual ceremony, the vicar was only too pleased to pose with the family afterward.

The Lake District in October

Last month I drove up to the Lake District to get away from it all for a few days. I usually go to Wales or the Peak District with a friend, but he was busy and although both have fantastic scenic mountains, I fancied a change of scenery so I braved the M6 to Cumbria.

I stayed at the National Trust campsite in Grasmere this time, so I didn't have to chance my luck on the Wrynose and Hardknott passes which must easily be among  the scariest roads in the country. On arrival I soon found there was a race on as the place was full of overly-fit people- and it was very, very wet. Luckily I missed the flooding which happened a few weeks later and caused many of the race contestants to shelter in disused mines! I took the bad weather as a sign to find the nearest pub and sample the local delicacies.

Next day was bright and dry, so I visited Windermere, Keswick and Ambleside and managed to shoot some images. As I had a fair bit of camera gear I was on the lookout for any weddings that might have needed a photographer, as on a previous trip I passed one but didn't have my kit!

At Windermere I bumped into a very exciteable Liverpudlian photographer, who took my photo as he'd never seen a D3 before!

Here's a small selection of images from the few days I was there:

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