Christening Photography

It was lovely to do the Christening Photography for Kai’s Christening earlier in the year. The ceremony was at St Nicolas Church, Witham, during the Family Service. It was a nice service and Kai was so good and fell asleep as well!

Family and friends joined Claire and Sam at their Son’s Christening and we were there to take some pictures of this happy occasion. As always we are unobtrusive and keep a low profile in Church, but managed to capture informally the important moments.

Poor Weather

After the Service as the weather was not playing ball, we took a few requested pictures in the Church. Off we all went to Wickham Bishops Village Hall for lunch. During the afternoon we took a mixture of informal and more formal pictures so that Claire and Sam had memories of the celebration. It was a lovely time and so nice to catch up with lots of people we knew! A memorable event! Lockdown has ended all our Christening Photography for now.

Christening Photography
 
 
 

Essex Pet Portraits

Essex Pet Portraits

Essex Pet Portraits has been keeping us busy over the winter.

We have been photographing many pets, dogs, cats and horses.

Some are older animals which provides the owner with a lasting memory for when the sad but inevitable day arrives.

We love our pets so much, a beautiful canvas or framed print can stay with you forever. Most pets are photographed at or near their owner’s home.

Essex Pet Portraits

 

 
 
 

Pet Portraits Older Animals

Pet Portraits Older Animals

It is so important to makePet Portraits Older Animals while we still have them.

Although suffering with deafness so unable to follow any dirsetions we managed to get pictures of Maggie and Freida.

They are Mum and Daughter Cocker Spaniels  aged 15 and 18 – Two Grand Old Ladies!

Bunny  the cat wanted to join in also!

Pet Portraits Older Animals

 
 
 

Witham Mayoral Portrait

Witham Mayoral Portrait

It was a great pleasure to again be requested to produce this years Mayoral Portrait for the Witham Town Council of Councillor Tom Pleasance.

The portraits all hang in the Council Chamber

This is for the 20th successive year.

Essex official Portrait photographer

Witham Mayor 2018

 
 
 

Monochrome Portraits

Monochrome Portraits

One of our favourite subjects is Monochrome Portraits, sometimes called black & white! There is something special when the there is no colour to distract. They seem to have a more timeless appeal although they don’t have to be old fashioned or dull. We do prefer the more natural pictures but will of course arrange some during a session.

Adults, children, families all look great in monochrome. They are also great for people engaging in their sport, hobby or job.

Monochrome Portraits look fantastic in simple black frame with a classic mat. They are individually printed on Hahnemuhle Fine Art paper to last far more than a lifetime! We will soon be offering a new folio collection, watch this space!

A few of our Monochrome Portraits:-

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essex black and white photos

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2016 Witham Mayor Portrait

2016 Witham Mayor Portrait

We have just created the 2016 Witham Mayor Portrait, which as ever is a great local honour.

Patrick Horner is the 18th consecutive Mayor of Witham, Essex, that David has created the Mayor’s Portrait for. Maybe we should call it a coming of age!! Eighteen years ago the brief was to closely match the previous portraits and we have kept the background especially for this job! Witham Art & Framing Centre  provide the framing and they know which frame and mount to use. This keeps the run of portraits looking consistent.

2016 Witham Mayor Portrait

Patrick Horner. Witham Town Mayor 2016

 
 
 

Benton Hall Golf Captains

Benton Hall Golf Captains

Once again it was nice to be asked to photograph Benton Hall Men’s Golf Captain and Benton Hall Lady’s Golf Captain at the end of last year. This time we took the portraits of Dave Claxton and Sara Hodges.

Benton Hall Golf Benton Hall Golf  Photos

 
 
 

Prested Hall Wedding Photography – Charlotte & Jonathan

Prested Hall Wedding Photography

Prested Hall Wedding Photography – It was nice to be asked by Jonathan and Charli to photograph their Wedding at St Nicholas Church, Witham and then Prested Hall, Feering. We have known Jonathan since he was born and it was a pleasure to provide Wedding Photography for them. Prested Hall was where we started on the day of Charli and Jonathan’s Wedding. Charli, her Mother and Bridesmaids were having their hair and make-up done before moving to the Dingle.  After capturing a few ‘getting ready’ shots, we then moved to the Dingle where we took a few pictures of Charli’s Wedding Dress and accessories. It was soon time for Charli to move from the Spa to the Dingle to get dressed, assisted by her Mum. With everybody ready we took a few pictures outside before leaving to go to our local Church St Nicholas, Witham, where the Wedding service was taking place. We met Jonathan and as a few guests had started to arrive we promptly took his pictures together with his Best Men and Ushers. Once the Guests had made their way into the Church, Leah the Flowergirl joined Charli and the Bridesmaids who had just arrived and  we had a few extra minutes for a some nice pictures.  Charli then took her Father’s arm and walked up the path and into the Church.

St Nicolas Church Witham Prested Hall Wedding Photos After the service, Charli and Jonathan led their Guests out of the Church for a few requested family pictures.  Being a nice dry afternoon, we had a choice of where to do these. Everybody then threw confetti over Charli and Jonathan as they walked towards the Wedding car, making for some nice relaxed images.Prested Hall Wedding Photographer  Arriving at Prested Hall everybody socialised during the Drinks Reception and after the car pictures so did Charli and Jonathan.  With the Wedding Breakfast time not far off we decided to take Charli and Jonathan for their pictures over the bridge. Prested Hall wedding photographyOn our return it was time for the Wedding Breakfast.  The Marquee looked lovely and whilst Charli and Jonathan greeted their Guests we captured the reactions of their Guests as they had their ‘first look’ at the lego centrepieces on the tables.  Charli was extremely proud of her Brother’s work in making them all.  After the meal it was time for the Speeches,which included an ‘ode’ by Jane, the Groom’s Mum. Everybody then went outside for a big group photo  before the evening entertainment.  Charli, Jonathan and ourselves went for a stroll in the grounds, finding a patch of bluebells, just right for some relaxed evening pictures.  On our return the Band had set up, evening Guests had arrived and Charli and Jonathan had their First Dance. Later Jonathan surprised Charli with joining the Band playing his Guitar for a couple of songs. A little while later we said goodbye, finished with a couple of nice evening pictures. Another great day of Prested Hall Wedding Photography Essex Wedding Photographer Prested Hall Congratulations to Charli and Jonathan! A wonderful day!

 
 
 

Wedding Photography Braxted Park for Sarah-Jayne & Michael

Wedding Photography Braxted Park – Braxted Park was the superb Essex Wedding Venue Sarah Jayne and Michael chose for their Wedding. It was a dry autumnal day when we arrived at Braxted Park on the morning of the Wedding.  Sarah-Jayne and her Bridesmaids were getting ready in the Bride’s Changing Room  with all things going smoothly. Michael was outside having a few pictures taken with his Best Man and Ushers before the Wedding Guests started to arrive.  Braxted Park Wedding

With final preparations complete the girls were having some photos taken before it was time for the Ceremony.  With the Guests seated in the Orangery, Sarah-Jayne took her Father’s arm and they walked the short distance to the front of the room for the Ceremony to begin.  Following the Ceremony, Sarah-Jayne and Michael had a couple of minutes to themselves whilst their Guests were being shown the way to the Walled Garden.  We then took Sarah-Jayne and Michael through the House for a few pictures before they joined their Guests on the steps.  After the picture of everyone the Guests lined the path to the Walled Garden for the confetti throwing before the Drinks Reception.  The weather was still holding so everybody mingled outside while we completed the few requested family pictures.  We made the most of the hard standing areas, and took these pictures plus a few fun ones as the grass was a little damp.  Taking a little time to take Sarah-Jayne and Michael away for a few together pictures by the Lake and Driveway proved to be the right thing to do just before the rain arrived!Essex Wedding Photographer Braxted Park We captured some nice images before we returned a little while later in time for the Wedding Breakfast.  The pavilion looked lovely and once Sarah-Jayne and Michael were seated the meal was served.  Coverage of the Speeches followed and a while later the Evening Guests arrived.  Sarah-Jayne tossed her bouquet just before the happy couple took to the dance floor for their First Dance.  Braxted Park at night looks beautiful and  before we left we took a few pictures of Sarah-Jayne and Michael by the fountain.Braxted Park Essex Wedding Photographer

 
 
 

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