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30
Jan 12

Bailiffscourt Hotel Wedding Photography – Jennifer and Hayden

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Bailiffscourt Hotel Wedding Photography – Jennifer and Hayden

It’s always with trepidation that I start the year. You have no idea what it will bring and you never know who you’ll meet but if Jeniffer and Hayden’s wedding is anything to go by it’s going to be amazing.

They were married at St Mary the Virgin in Climping in the first week of January. It was cold. Winter wedding photography always has a certain set of things to deal with but the wind wasn’t up and the sun was out and this really took the edge off things!

The vicar walking towards the bridal party

Oh no! It's the Rev!

After the ceremony and confetti we took some shots by the church and then on the way to Bailiffscourt Hotel we stopped for some shots at Climping beach (this is a gem of an idea), got heckled by a truck driver (nice heckle) and then off we went to Bailiffscourt for the reception.

I liked this venue, it really works. The sun went down early and we couldn’t get all the shots around the grounds as it was too dark but we already had so many on the way there that nothing was missed.

Jen and Hayden themselves are a lovely couple too and really really easy to work with so it isn’t just Bailiffscourt that gets the recommendation!

In the evening we used inside Bailiffscourt for photos, the Bridal Suite has two massive roll top baths stuck together which they both got into and an underground tunnel along with the fairy lights outside the main entrance.

If you go looking there’s a lot of opportunities for photos there. They were such a lovely couple and it was an awesome day.

Bailiffscourt Hotel Wedding Photography

Run!

Brides mum watching her daughter get ready for the wedding

Father when he sees his daughter for the first time in her wedding dress

Ballifscourt Hotel Wedding Photography

Bailiffscourt Hotel Weding Photography

Bailiffscourt Hotel Wedding Photography

Bailiffscourt Hotel Wedding Photography

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29
Jan 12

Headshot Photography – Booheads blog merges with Chris Giles Photography

Gerry Wicks

I’ve merged Booheads Headshot Photography with CGP

Part of being a photographer means you have to not only take and deliver great images but you also have to promote yourself in ways that get you noticed.

One of the things I do to accomplish this is Blog. For those that know me quite well you’ll be aware that whilst the core of my business is with Wedding Photography, the more leisurely side is with my Actors Headshot Photography site ‘Booheads’ ( www.booheads.co.uk ).

Trouble is, 2011 didn’t just take off…. it went parabolic and because I give priority to taking and delivering client images over blogging both Booheads and this blog began to suffer a lack of content. Not only that but with portrait photography there is only so much you can really talk about!

So, I’m merging the Booheads Headshot Photography blog with this one. It’ll be easier to manage, more up to date and fluid.

Gerry Wicks

Hannah Scarlett

Headshot Photography - Hannah Scarlett

Jack Jacey

Headshot Photography - Jack Jacey

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29
Jan 12

Coltsford Mill Wedding Photography – Andy and Jess

Coltsford Mill Wedding Photography - Andy and Jess

Coltsford Mill Wedding Photography – Andy and Jess

I was at Coltsford Mill for Andy and Jess’s wedding last year. This is a very, very good venue to hold a wedding. The Barn, located in Oxted, Surrey, is made up of the Watermill Barn, Mill Cottage, Mill Room and of course the gardens.

Often with wedding venues you find they are either too large or two small but at Coltsford Mill everything is in proportion. The Watermill Barn, which holds the wedding breakfast and dance area is perfect for photography. Being higher off the ground the sun shines through the copious amounts of glass there illuminating the room.

The staff are also incredibly friendly, well organised and helpful at all times and the food on the day was lovely as well.

Outdoors there is a large heated patio area and the gardens have plenty of variety for photographs. I did find myself standing in some bushes for a group shot though and a couple of the guests have a few funny photos of me poking out from behind some foliage!

Coltsford Mill is a great venue, one which ticks many boxes and I fully endorse them as somewhere to consider when looking at wedding venues.

Wedding Photography close up of a wedding dress

Coltsford Mill Wedding Photography

Coltsford Mill Wedding Photography

Coltsford Mill Wedding Photography

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28
Jan 12

Shoreditch House Wedding Photography – Claire and Jeff

Shoreditch House Wedding Photography - Claire and Jeff

Shoreditch House Wedding Photography

This was my first time at Shoreditch House in London and I was there to cover the wedding of Claire and Jeff from LA.

Most of my enquiries come from the UK but Jeff is a Columnist, Journalist and Author based in Los Angeles so it was great to know my work has that kind of reach!

The date of the wedding was the 30th of December, early in the evening. It was challenging to work so late in the dark but Shoreditch House is of a decent size which helps things greatly.

For weddings Shoreditch House is split into two rooms. The Biscuit Pin and Biscuit Tin. The former being a two lane bowling alley with a bar attached and the latter being the main area for the ceremony, dinner, speeches and dancing. This also has a large bar inside.

Lots of shoes in the Bowling Alley (but which never seem to get worn)

Shoreditch House Wedding Photography – What I missed

There is hidden value in the surroundings of Shoreditch House. You’ll find a wealth of artistic Graffiti on the outside of the building and up the street… it’s everywhere.

It’s a shame that due to my start time I couldn’t take advantage of this as it would of made a great set of images.

Shoreditch House Wedding Photography – As a venue

Shoreditch House is a great venue, they even have a pool on the roof with a view of the London Skyline (members only). It’s very chic and oozes class. When I was there is was really well run, everyone was attentive and polite and really made an effort with the guests. There is parking all around. The Europarks next to the Texaco garage is your best bet and nearest place. For those that want to see a map, the Shoreditch House postcode is E1 6AW.

The decor inside is lovely and very complimentary, both in the Biscuit Tin and Biscuit Pin. This makes for great Wedding Photography at Shoreditch House.

The Bar area of the Biscuit Tin at Shoreditch House

Shoreditch House Wedding Photography

The Groom with a video camera in the background

Claire and Jeff's American Style Candy Bar

Wedding Photos in the Biscuit Pin at Shoreditch house in London

Groom drinking with friends at Shoreditch House

First Dance photography at Shoreditch House

Shoreditch House Wedding Photography

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26
Jan 12

The Photo Booth Strikes Again

The Photo Booth Strikes Again

The return of the Photo Booth,

Well it’s back, kicking and screaming from the darkest depths of the studio after a few winter months. THE photo booth as I like to call it. Although, more of a portable studio in it’s truest form (because it takes up some space).

This time it was for the Chilston Hotel’s staff Christmas bash last Sunday. For those working in the hospitality trade Christmas is a no go for parties and they usually get put forward to January instead.

Photo Booth Bookings

I get asked about the booth a lot and usually for weekends but unfortunately I’m usually covering weddings at those times. But, I can supply wedding photography and the photo booth as a package.

This particular booth needs a floor area of 3×3 metres and the resulting images are professional looking, high resolution and studio quality which can be printed up to A3 in size.

I cannot unfortunately do prints on the day but it’s one less thing to carry around!

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17
Jan 12

Stanmer House Wedding Photography

Lauren and Peter

Stanmer House Wedding Photography – Lauren and Peter

Stanmer House has a particular attachment to me as I live literally two minutes away from it and am often there with my dog Harvey chasing birds in Stanmer Park (him, not me).

So, it was lovely to be there for Lauren and Peter’s wedding at the beginning of June. This lovely couple who had known each other since school had an amazing day from start to finish.

The inside of Stanmer House has a very grand and spacious reception area to welcome guests awaiting the bride and grooms arrival which spills into another smaller waiting room and again into a bar area.

There’s adequate seating everywhere for those that want to take the weight off their feet and as with every Stanmer House Wedding the doors are closed to the public to avoid anyone wandering in.

There was a lot of love (and nerves) at this wedding

Stanmer House Wedding – The Ceremony area and Marquee

All of the lower floor rooms have very high ceilings, the ceremony area has an old oak wooden floor with 4 strong pillars at the end of it with lots of light coming in from one side. Thanks to the high ceiling it turns into very even light so no flash was necessary.

Some dramatic settings created the uniqueness for this Stanmer House Wedding

After the ceremony Lauren and Peter went off for a drive around Stanmer Park before returning for confetti and drinks in the large garden around the back.

The wedding breakfast and evening reception was inside the spacious marquee (of which the sides open up for access to the garden).

Inside the marquee there is a permenant bar and at the other end space for a disco setup and / or band. At this Stanmer House Wedding Lauren and Peter had both and they fitted together perfectly.

Yay!

Stanmer House Wedding – Other bits and pieces

As with every wedding, there are certain things that happened which made this wedding their own. There were tears, laughter, fear……

Run for your life!

…. a standup comedian, a horses head mask etc.

The disco was also very good, Lauren and Peter chose Beach Entertainments LINK who I’ve worked with before…they have the biggest glitter ball you’ve ever seen, are always genuinely happy to be around and use really powerful lighting to colour the dancefloor.

It was great working so close to home, for such a wonderful couple who I now consider friends on such a special day. Congratulations Peter and Lauren!

If you would like to see a larger collection of this Stanmer Park Wedding click the LINK

Just as the sun set.....

Laurens Bouquet

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