I’ve done lots of things in my time to get the best photograph, but lying in horse poop in the New Forest has got to be up there with the greatest!
Last Friday, on a lovely sunny day, I drove to Southampton to meet Rich & James for their pre-wedding shoot. I’d met them both (unbeknown to me) at Fran & Joe’s wedding in 2007 when I made a great impression by thrusting a step-ladder and photography bag into their hands and running off down the road after the bride and groom. Luckily for me, they didn’t mind being photographers assistants for the day and apparently, decided that if they were ever to get married, I was definitely the photographer for them!
Rich proposed to James in Gothenberg in a little Fisherman’s Cottage on the shore of the Fjord (how amazing is that) so to keep in with the water theme(!) we met on the banks of the Beaulieu river for a lazy pub lunch to discuss their plans for the big day. As we talked through everything I felt myself getting more and more excited and I think even let out the odd squeal or two…much to their amusement thank goodness! I can’t ’spill the beans’ too much (I don’t want to spoil it for their wedding guests) but lets just say, their planning a wedding to remember! All will be revealed in August.
After a few photographs in the boat yard and down by the river, we headed into the New Forest and the setting was stunning. It was a challenge to get there (thanks guys for pandering to my ‘creative’ whim) but it was so worth the effort. After wading through water, jumping over puddles and tottering across logs (Dirty Dancing style!) we were rewarded with the most amazing sunset over the common. (Watch out for the ponies and wild pigs!!).
After exploring a few ‘advanced camera flash techniques’ (I know that made you laugh guys!) we headed back home for a lovely cup of tea in front of their log fire.
Rich & James – I had the most amazing afternoon and so much fun. I am so excited about your wedding in August and can’t wait to be there to photograph it for you.
Venetia xx
Here’s a sneaky peak of the photographs from the shoot…..it sums them up so well…….
Venetia
Having been stuck in a meeting I have come back to my desk to find Richard desperate to get hold of me!
PICTURES!!!! Yay little dance smirk. However to my total SUPPRISE there are actually pictures of me with a hint of a smile “HOW DID YOU DO THAT” was it Photoshop? and its someone else smile? Richard report to be over the moon at 029 with me smiling!!! He’s looking very fit on a bridge I might add! Totally right about the flash course!!!
Terribly exciting and looking forward to Aug do remember you supposed to be a guest too now!!!!
Toodle pip, lots of love and ice cream
Jim
Oh my god!!!
Now i can totally see why you were making those excited noises when doing your advanced flash stuff! Those pictures are just stunning!
I will have to wait till the wife gets home from work to have a proper natter about them but if we ever needed proof that you were the right lady for the day… this is it!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!