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Dinendra - 09/04/2013 - 12:12 pm

Great work, David.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Coworth Park Wedding Photography

When Rachael and Chris booked me for their Coworth Park wedding photography I was delighted, not only because they are a fantastic couple who were an absolute pleasure to work with, but the venue is stunning. A winter in December in the UK can be lottery weather wise, usually with a dull and grey outcome, but we were treated to a perfect, sunny, albeit crisp day.

As usual I started off photographing Rachael’s bridal preparation in one of the magnificent suites in the hotel. There is a good reason this hotel is part of the Dorchester group – it is stunning! I did a bit of multitasking by popping out and capturing some shots of Chris during this period, before heading down to the Oval Room for the ceremony. Shortly after the ceremony, but not before everyone enjoyed a glass or three of champagne, we headed outside for a couple portrait shoot. Rachael was brave! It was pretty nippy to put it mildly, but she was fantastic in her stunning wedding dress, braving the late afternoon cold. After heading back inside it was time for the reception, which included some highly entertaining speeches. Then we all headed to the dance floor where an eight piece band had the crowd thoroughly enjoying themselves! From start to finish this was a fantastic wedding and many congratulations once again to Rachael and Chris.

If you are getting married please do not hesitate to get in touch for your Coworth Park wedding photography requirements.

Coworth Park Wedding Photography

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SMH Photography - 18/02/2013 - 6:41 pm

Stunning collection of images, I especially like the night shots along with the setting sun – lovely.

David Wickham - 14/03/2013 - 6:57 pm

great work- really like the sunset ones

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Indian wedding photography – engagement ceremony

Indian wedding photography is definitely one of my favourites, so when Sapna and Kavi asked me to photograph their Hindu engagement ceremony in Coventry, I knew that although this was not their wedding (yet..!) it would be another fantastic and very colourful event with lots of intricate details and pre-wedding rituals to photograph. We had a lovely couple shoot at Coombe Abbey just outside Coventry the previous day. So after a good night’s rest I arrived at the cricket club, where the ceremony was held, nice and early just as the final touches were being made to the hall preparation and decorations. It looked fantastic, complete with a Mandap at the far end. The main responsibility of the organisation and preparations fell to Rakesh (Sapna’s brother) and Manisha, a fabulous couple who’s wedding I photographed last year. I know they worked their socks off and did the most amazing job at making this a very special day for Sapna and Kavi!

After enjoying some coffee and sampling some of the traditional Indian breakfast treats on offer, I had a thoroughly enjoyable time capturing the multiple ceremonies within the event, which lasted for several hours. Sapna and Kavi both looked amazing, as you can clearly see in the photos below.

If you are getting engaged and are looking for a photographer to capture your Indian wedding photography or engagement ceremony in London or further afield, please get in touch today as I would welcome a chat about your requirements in further detail.

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Audrey - 27/12/2012 - 12:23 am

David, another stunning photo shoot… the rich colours, tones and textures – I love that you’ve captured the essence of those delicately intricate details that is so familiar with the Indian celebration of love. Just beautiful!

martin allum - 05/01/2013 - 4:16 pm

David
these are beautiful Images, they show such emotion.

BellissimaPhoto - 06/01/2013 - 12:43 pm

Thanks very much for the lovely comments!

Kabz - 10/05/2013 - 3:50 pm

David- the colours are stunning in this set. Lovely vibrant and clean images.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

London Marriott Hotel County Hall Wedding Photographer

When Jenny and Kenny booked me to be their London Marriott Hotel County Hall wedding photographer I was delighted, as although this was the main venue, there were other very interesting venues and experiences planned for the day! I started photographing Jenny’s bridal preparation. Being a Chinese wedding with different traditions to Western wedding, Kenny arrived at Jenny’s home and they travelled together to the ceremony. They both looked amazing dressed in the first of three outfits they would wear on the day.

After the wedding ceremony at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall we went off to capture some couple portraits. Then it was time for them to change into their traditional Chinese wedding outfits, which looked amazing! After the tea ceremony the guests enjoyed some nibbles and afternoon tea. Then we all set off for a trip on the London Eye which was spectacular as always, before boarding a boat to make our way to the London Riverside Royal China restaurant in Canary Wharf for the evening reception.

Many more guests arrived for the evening reception and thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations and twelve course meal. Yes, twelve courses! Jenny and Kenny both slipped away during the reception to change into their third and final outfit. This was a spectacular and highly enjoyable wedding of a fabulous couple.

If you are getting married at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall and are looking for a wedding photographer, be it a Chinese wedding photographer or for any other type of wedding, please do not hesitate to get in touch for a chat about your big day.

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SMH Photography - 06/03/2013 - 2:14 pm

These are really good David, fabulous details and colours throughout!

GM Studio - 06/03/2013 - 2:24 pm

Lovely pictures. I really like how you captured the details and emotions of the ceremony. I really like the pictures in the car and all the smiley faces

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Coombe Abbey Engagement Shoot

I recently had the great pleasure of photographing Sapna and Kavi’s pre-engagement couple shoot at Coombe Abbey in Coventry. Sapna is the sister one of my wedding clients from 2011, Rakesh, who’s wedding is featured in an earlier blog post. The shoot took place the day before the actual engagement ceremony, which I will be sharing on the blog very soon.

So after a leisurely drive up to Coventry, Sapna and Kavi collected me from my hotel and we made our way to Coombe Abbey just outside Coventry. They both looked absolutely stunning as one can no doubt see in the images below! With the shoot scheduled for mid-afternoon on a not too cold November day, we were lucky to have some lovely sunshine including plenty of autumn leaves to add fabulous colour to the pictures. Sapna and Kavi were a delight to work with and really got into the session. My style of shooting engagement sessions and also the couple shoot during the wedding is very relaxed, with minimal directing or posing. I prefer to place the couple in the right location with the right light and let them get on with it. I believe this creates the most relaxed atmosphere and I am able to capture very natural, fun, photos.

Once the sun had dropped below the horizon and we were all pretty chilly, we headed inside Coombe Abbey for a delicious hot drink and a chat. Absolutely lovely couple and watch out for the engagement shoot blog post, coming soon.

If you are getting married are looking for a wedding photographer, please contact me for a chat.

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