By Dean Robson LBIPP Qualified – RT Weddings

Blake Hall Winter Wedding Photography

January 30, 2012 on 2:34 pm | In Wedding Features | No Comments

On the last Saturday before Christmas I photographed this wedding for Gemma and Simon at Blake Hall (www.blakehall.co.uk) in Essex.

I arrived at Blake Hall nice and early to capture the bridal preparations on a gorgeously sunny winter day which was quite unexpected.

Meanwhile my good friend and fellow photographer Steve was meeting up with the boys at Mulberry House (www.mulberry-house.com) which is just down the road.

The ceremony took place at 3.30pm in the main barn at Blake Hall which at this time of year the sun sets around 4pm.

Straight after the ceremony we took a very quick tour of the grounds as the light was fading fast, allowing us about a 10 minute window for outdoor photographs.

We then head back to the warmth of the barn and took the group photographs.

After the meal were the speeches, the cutting of the cake and of course the first dance.

I had a great time photographing Gemma and Simon’s wedding day and it was a pleasure to have Steve as 2nd photographer for me. We headed outside for one last moment.

By Dean Robson LBIPP – RT Weddings (December 2011) Qualified Member of the British Institute of Professional Photographers – Professional Wedding Photography for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent

Gaynes Park Wedding Photography

January 18, 2012 on 2:27 pm | In Wedding Features | No Comments

On fireworks night last November, I photographed this wedding for Rebecca and Alex at one of my favourite venues, Gaynes Park (www.gaynespark.co.uk) near Epping in Essex.

I arrived on what was forecast to be a cold, damp and wet day, although it was chilly, dry and overcast. I was so pleased to see that the Autumn colours were still on the trees.

I do love the mirrors that have been added outside the bridal cottage.

Even on an overcast day the orangery offers a lovely, bright setting for the marriage ceremony.

With the promise of rain we decided to do the romantic shoot first, utilising the lovely grounds at Gaynes Park.

After letting the couple warm up and catch up with their guests I then took the family group photographs.

The wild flower garden area around the pavilion looked great, especially with the fairy lights on in the background.

Yet again the weather forecasters got it wrong as it had stayed dry which I was so pleased about. It was time to enter the Mill Barn for the wedding breakfast. My friends at Piano DJ (www.pianodj.co.uk) were providing the piano music.

As it was bonfire night the children had a special surprise… sparklers! This gave me the opportunity of trying out some slow exposures.

We couldn’t resist having some night lit shots in front of the pavilion.

I was also on hand to capture guest portraits on the evening.

Then it was time for the first dance again the music was provided by James from Piano DJ.

By Dean Robson LBIPP – RT Weddings (November 2011) Qualified Member of the British Institute of Professional Photographers – Professional Wedding Photography for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent

Reid Rooms Wedding Photography

December 8, 2011 on 1:20 am | In Wedding Features | No Comments

I photographed this wedding in mid-October for Mel and John which took place at the Reid Rooms near Chelmsford, Essex.

It was a lovely, warm, sunny Autumn’s day.

The girls were getting ready in the cottage at the Reid Rooms.

I caught up with the boys when they arrived. Mary was on hand to assist with the button holes.

After a couple of formal photographs it was time for the ceremony.

After the ceremony we had some family group photographs and the romantic shoot.

We all went in for the meal and the speeches.

I borrowed the couple briefly as the early evening light was perfect for some more romantic shots.

On the occassions when I am unable to find a location suitable for a sunset I use the evening light through the trees which gives a similar feel.

It was then time for the cutting of the cake and the first dance.

The Reid Rooms courtyard is lit up which makes for a great night lit shot.

I had a lovely day photographing Mel and John’s wedding.

By Dean Robson LBIPP – RT Weddings (October 2011) Qualified Member of the British Institute of Professional Photographers – Professional Wedding Photography for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent