Oxford Fashion Week Exhibition

Last year I spent a week photographing for Oxford Fashion Week, it was a great experience if a little oversubscribed by photographers. Nonetheless I managed to get in some different places so that I could get different shots of the models and the clothes on show. Most of this was done using the available light rather than flash, as I find long distance flash a little harsh and not very flattering. Continue reading Oxford Fashion Week Exhibition

Hester and Andys Wedding

shoes and bouquet

wedding essentials

Hester and Andy got married at the lovely St. Peter and St. Paul church in Steeple Aston with a reception at the Tythe Barn in Launton, Bicester. Andy arrived at the church in style with his Aston Martin DB6, and also used it to transport himself and Hester to their reception. Despite some showers, the atmosphere of the day couldn’t be dampened and everyone had a really great time!  Continue reading Hester and Andys Wedding

Oxford Christmas Lights

At the end of November I headed off into Oxford to watch the switching on of the lights, Sandie my wife was performing with the Afropean Choir so it was a good excuse to go and play with the video setting on my camera. It was a bitterly cold night, but the performers were fantastic, I think if it had been me singing my throat would have froze – good job I can’t sing really! Continue reading Oxford Christmas Lights

Merton College Winter Ball

Last night I worked with Mark from ACoolDryPlace photography at the Merton College Nutcracker Ball. Temperatures fell well below zero but the party spirit couldn’t be dampened and everyone had a great time.

The event was pretty much full on Continue reading Merton College Winter Ball

Family Portraits

The other weekend we headed off to the Gray family for a large scale portrait session, we set up our portable studio in the living room, and then were suddenly inundated with kids.

After a few shy moments, the fun started and the kids relaxed which let us get some great pictures as they danced, sang and generally made a lot of noise. When you are taking photos of young children, the most important thing that you can do is make them laugh, smile and relax – of course you do get the serious ones who tend to just watch you, but they Continue reading Family Portraits

Jenny and Stuarts Wedding

a romantic moment

Jenny and Stu were married in August at Theale church followed by a fantastic reception at the lovely Bradfield College, it was a glorious day for their wedding and the couple looked fantastic as they drove along in their horse drawn carriage. Continue reading Jenny and Stuarts Wedding

Holly and Marks Wedding

Holly arriving at the reception

Holly

In August we covered the wedding of Holly and Mark, the venue was the beautiful and historic Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford. The theme for the wedding was black and white, and the wedding car was a fantastic 1952 Pontiac Chieftan. We had a great time photographing their wedding and the weather fairies played nice as well. Continue reading Holly and Marks Wedding