Abi & Paul - A Shoot Around Hebden Bridge

We are in the middle of wedding season and enjoying every minute of it!  Just being a part of a couple's day, documenting and telling the stories through our images, we love it.  We often get asked if we get nervous before a wedding.  It's an excited feeling, the anticipation, all the plans coming together.  We get excited about seeing the couple for the first time on their wedding day, and for when they see each other for the first time.  It's such an emotional moment.  We often have a cry too, and tissues are now a necessary part of our camera bags!

We're looking forward to Abi & Paul's wedding in July.  It was a few years ago now when we photographed Abi's sister Jenny's wedding.  We feel very honoured to be documenting another significant day in their family's life.  With Abi & Paul, we took a little trip around Hebden Bridge, talking about their gorgeous day to come and the imminent stag and hen do's!  Not long now until the wedding, and what a lovely couple they are.

Eddie

What can I say about Eddie?!  Hearty chortles and cheeky grins.  Twirly feet and thoughtful looks.  Big hugs and those smiley eyes!  He's a special chap.  I met him, and his Mum and Dad, a few weeks ago for a summer shoot.  I'm documenting Eddie in my Life Through The Seasons package, so we'll soon be amongst those autumn colours for part 2 of our journey together...

Portrait Albums

 I thought I'd do a little blog post about one of my favourite products I offer.  As soon as I saw these fine art albums from Folio, I knew I needed them!  Beautiful archival paper and inks and tactile covers bound in a gorgeous range of colours and materials.  Plus they're base in Yorkshire, and I'm trying to use as many local suppliers as possible!

They are proving a popular display choice for families who have chosen my Life Through The Seasons package. It really brings to life our four shoots over one year.

Rebecca & Jemima popped into my office yesterday to collect their album and I thought I'd share a couple of photos.  We designed an album around two shoots we did, one around autumn time, and the other a Christmas at home shoot.  Rebecca is a fellow lover of all things Christmas so we were feeling a little festive!

If you are coming along to Open Studios, I will have all the albums out so you can have a little peep for yourselves!

Amy & Matty

Well, it's raining again, but yesterday was glorious and sunny in Hebden Bridge, I've got the photos to prove it!  I had a little pre-wedding shoot along the river path with Amy & Matty.  They're getting married in May, and make such a cute couple!  I know I've said it before, but I really do find these pre-wedding shoots invaluable.  We get to try a few shots out, but it's very much about us getting to know each other a bit better, having a chat, having a laugh.  And in Amy and Matty's case, a stone skimming competition too.  

Can't wait for your wedding you two!