Claire & Michael - Healds Hall - Liversedge

With family travelling from South Africa for Claire & Michael's wedding last Saturday, you knew it was going to be a big celebration.  Claire and the Bridesmaids were getting ready at a local hotel, before going onto Healds Hall for an emotional Civil ceremony. Claire's brother drove Claire to the venue in her dad's (Brian) Vintage Car, which he had restored and is his pride and joy.  Everybody seemed to have a good time, so by the time it was ready for the first dance everyone was very relaxed and was in party mood.  Brian set up his guitar and sang to Claire & Michael as they danced, which was a very special moment.  Brian also sang the next song which got everybody on the dance floor.   I know from the comments I got from the guests that they were having a great time and wanted to celebrate Claire & Michael's special day.

Funki Foto Fun at Michael & Claire's Wedding

After my trial with my sister & niece the other week, it was time to put the project into action.  So my guinea  pigs were going to be the guests at Claire & Michael's wedding at Healds Hall.  So after the first dance I set up the Funki Red Background, put the props ready for action, and was ready to go.  As soon as the DJ announced it, it was pretty full on.  It was really fun, but hectic as Claire & Michael's family and friends were so up for it.  I am sure they had as much fun as I did.

Website Launch for BonBon's Day Nurseries

A little while ago I had the pleasure of photographing three Children's Day Nurseries in Bradford, taking images of the Children, Staff, Playrooms, Toys etc.,  These images were for their new website which has just gone live today,  http://bonbonsdaynurseries.co.uk/  I am so pleased and very proud to have been involved in such a lovely project and wish BonBons every success with their new website.

It's arrived - it's "Funki Foto Fun"

Well this project has been on-going for a while now, with the help and assistance of various people - who I thank for the input and help.  So now it is being launched, this is a new concept for weddings, parties and events etc., It will add a extra fun element and sparkle to the occasion, with props, picture frame and speech bubbles to play with.  Anyway, now that the background was ready, it was time to try out with my 2 willing (well one was) volunteers, my sister Linda and my niece Louise.   So they donned the silly hats, wigs, glasses and had a go at "Funki Foto Fun".  I think they enjoyed themselves and it all got a bit silly, of course I had to join in as well.  Also the cat got in the act as well, though does not look line she was very impressed with her outfit.

Hollie the Cat

I have a cat called Willow.  Those on FB will have seen him plenty of times, however he never likes having his photo taken and is more interested in food.  So it was nice to get an opportunity even a brief one, while at my sisters to take a couple of images of her cat Hollie.  Hollie is now a mature lady, but is still mischievous and is into everything.  She did not seem to mind having her picture taken and in fact was a little bit intrigued by the camera. I am sure you will agree that she is a pretty little cat and a purrrrfect model.

Mandy & Tim Pre-Wedding at Monk Fryston Hall

Today I met up with the lovely Mandy and ever so crazy Tim at Monk Fryston Hall in North Yorkshire.  As you can see that last weekend snow was still evident when we took these shots. Mandy & Tim live in the Midlands and they had been up to Yorkshire to visit relatives, so this was a great opportunity to meet up and discuss their wedding and do the photo shoot.  I am really looking forward to photographing these guys when they get married in April, it looks like it is going to be great fun indeed.