By Dean Robson LBIPP Qualified – RT Weddings

Fanhams Hall Wedding Photography

October 13, 2011 on 12:29 pm | In Wedding Features | No Comments

In mid-September I photographed this wedding for Chloe and Steve which took place at Fanhams Hall (www.ehvenues.com/fanhams-hall-hotel/the-venue/) in Ware, Hertfordshire.

I arrived at the brides home on the morning of the wedding and the forecast was for some rain showers.

Whilst photographing the shoes outside, the family cat came over and introduced himself.

I then headed for the church and the rain began.

During the ceremony, the rain stopped briefly and a gorgeous beam of sunlight shone down on the couple as they made their vows.

As we left the church the rain continued so we all made the journey to Fanhams Hall, by the time we arrived the sun was shining and the clouds had disappeared.

The couple had a toastmaster, Clive Maynard (www.toastmaster4u.com) and we decided to take the group photographs straight away as we didn’t know if the rain would return.

Again not wishing to miss out on the weather we took the opportunity of utilising the gardens for the couple’s romantic shoot. Fanhams Hall has some amazing grounds!

We then made our way back to the drinks reception and the weather continued to stay dry and quite pleasant.

I was on hand to capture any portraits and couple shots for the guests. I bumped into Sonya and Steve who’s wedding I photographed in 2010.

It was then time for the wedding meal, the speeches and the cutting of the cake.

Having a toastmaster really can help the day run seamlessly and smooth, Clive was fantastic, especially his assistance during the group photographs.

I had a great time photographing Chloe and Steve’s wedding and the rain stayed away at the right times during the day.

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (September 2011) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent

Braxted Park Wedding Photography

October 11, 2011 on 5:44 pm | In Wedding Features | No Comments

At the end of August I photographed this wedding for Karen and Jonathan which took place at Chelmsford Cathedral and Braxted Park (www.braxtedpark.co.uk) near Witham in Essex.

I arrived at the brides home on the morning of the wedding. I had fellow photographer Steve assisting me as 2nd photographer and he went straight to the cathedral to meet up with the boys.

The bride arrived traditionally late and in perfect style. She was in a beautiful horse drawn carriage.

We then all made the journey from Chelmsford to Braxted Park where I had a few minutes to take some shots by the house with the car before we headed to the drinks reception for the group photographs.

After a short time the guests were all requested for the meal.

After the meal and speeches there was just enough light to take the couple around for their romantic shoot.

We then headed back for the cutting of the cake and the first dance.

With the night drawing in it was the perfect opportunity to get out my video lamp and take some night shots.

I had a lovely time photographing Karen and Jonathans special day, and it was nice to return to Braxted Park again.

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (August 2011) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent

Whipsnade Zoo Wedding Photography

October 5, 2011 on 11:50 am | In Wedding Features | 1 Comment

Back in August I photographed this wedding for Rachel and Dzinja which took place at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire (www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/). I had good friend and fellow photographer Steve with me as 2nd photographer.

Unfortunately it was forecast a very wet summers day so I knew we would have to work around the elements and use our wet weather contingency plan.

Even though the weather was wet, it didn’t dampen the mood, the steel band kept everyone smiling.

I stepped aside to let this little professional photographer get his shot.

We then went for a quick visit to the giraffe enclosure, luckily for us the wet weather meant we could get up close and personal as the giraffes were all inside keeping dry.

We then went back to the Phoenix suite for the drinks reception and I took the group photographs inside on the dance floor.

There was a brief dry spell so we all rushed out to the “bird steps” to grab a big group photograph before heading back for the meal and the speeches.

After the meal we all headed down to Whipsnade Central, the Zoo’s very own private railway as the train is one of the best ways to see the animals. As you can see the rain had cleared and the sun was even breaking through.

We headed through a short tunnel and the steam made for a romantic shot.

We took a quick tour of the zoo for some romantic photographs.

We had rain, we had sunshine, but most of all we had great fun capturing Rachel and Dzinja’s special day and it was a very unique setting.

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (August 2011) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Bedfordshire