May, 2011

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May 11

Buxted Park

Buxted Park

Buxted Park

Buxted Park

Until this year I’ve unintentionally managed to swerve weddings at Buxted Park. This has always been down to my being booked elsewhere with other couples but this time around Rachael and Michael booked me early enough to secure my services at this stunning venue!

Their wedding was on Easter Sunday and it was a lovely sunny day without a cloud in the sky. Their wedding ceremony was held in the Orangery with the main dinner taking place in the Ballroom before being utilised later in the evening for the band and dancing.

Buxted Park Bridal Suite

The temperature was....

Buxted Park – The Venue

Buxted Park is huge and for those taking the option of exclusive use will find this even more apparent. There are so many rooms, so many small areas to hide in that finding a moment of privacy is easy to do.

From a photography point of view the options are limitless. There is always going to be the obligatory shot with the pillars as they are dramatic and imposing so it’s a must have shot. Further from that though there is so much greenery and secluded locations to take advantage of I was spoilt for choice.

The (not so) hidden gem though is outside at the front of Buxted Park. There are winding roads and large trees nearby which can be taken advantage of (if time allows).

Everywhere is generally well lit. In particular, the Bridal suites, Ballroom and Orangery are well suited. My only caveat is that if you are considering having a band please ensure they bring some additional stage lighting to add some colour to the ballroom.

Love Blocks

Buxted Park has nice touches everywhere

Buxted Park Bridal Suite

Buxted Park Bridal Suite

Buxted Park Weddings

A venue particularly suited to Weddings Buxted Park ticks all the boxes. It’s well run, the food is excellent and the staff are all great to have around. It’s easy to get lost in but that’s never usually a bad thing. I’m next there in April 2012 but maybe I’ll be there again sooner. I hope so.

Buxted Park grounds

Michael and the boys

Perrier Jouet

Perrier Jouet

Buxted Park

Buxted Park - Rachael and Michael


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May 11

Pin up photo shoot – Emma

Vintage pin up photo shoot pose on a yellow flight case by a tattooed model

Oversized flight cases are always handy....

Pin Up Photo Shoot

I thoroughly enjoy the 50′s pin up look, and generally anything slightly away from the norm in that style.

Going back to April this year Emma was down in the studio…. over the course of a few hours we took some 300 images with very good results.

Nice working with you Emma!

Pin up pose on chequered flooring by a tattooed model.

....as is a roll of chequered flooring


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May 11

Boudoir Photography – Francesca

Sussex boudoir photography shoot with the model in the bathroom

Francesca

Boudoir Photography

Recently I opened Sussex Boudoir. A boudoir photography site which caters for the more high end (but not high price) side of boudoir photography.

I wanted to do boudoir photography but in a way that doesn’t end up with badly framed, soft focus, over photoshopped images that seem to be everywhere right now…almost as if vaseline has been smeared over the image.

Working with select Make up artists across Sussex I aim for a more storytelling type of photography. Images that lead somewhere and have a purpose rather than making the lady out to be an object.

So far feedback has been great and particular thanks go to the ladies who have given me their kind permission to use their images to promote the site. Thank you!

www.sussexboudoir.co.uk

Model in a bath for the boudoir photo shoot

Francesa was fully clothed for this shot

Boudoir photography with the model on the bed

Boudoir doesn't have to be nude


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May 11

Wickwoods Country Club

Matthew and Rebecca

Matthew and Rebecca

Wickwoods Country Club

Wickwoods Country Club was the chosen reception venue for Matthew and Rebecca in March this year.

The actual ceremony was held at St Bartholomews in Albourne which is a very dinky church at the end of a narrow, long and winding road. Possibly the most remote church I have yet been to but wonderfully lit and full of personality!

St Bartholomew Church Albourne

The Church was St Bartholomews in Albourne.... and this is the Vicar

This was a cold and crisp time of year but all the guests were warm of heart and good humored throughout the day.

After the Ceremony, before heading to Wickwoods Country Club Matthew and Rebecca stopped by their home which they hadn’t moved into yet (hhey will have by now though!) to get some pictures inside of themselves and general playfulness.

It was one of the few times I’ve been able to capture a bride being carried over the threshold. Usually I’m never in the position to take images like that so it made a welcome change.

Flowers in the Oven

Seemed like a good idea at the time!

Wickwoods Country Club

Just before we left for the house and onto Wickwoods Country Club

Wickwoods Country Club – The Venue

Wickwoods Country Club was where Rebecca carried out her Bridal preperations and it also acted as my starting point for the day.

It’s really very good as a reception venue with a large garden area with the facility to go up on the roof to take great group shots.

The main area for the evening had mirrors on two of the four walls which gives the impression of space and the dancefloor is large also.

Rebecca and Matthew had a wonderful day and Wickwoods Country Club was very well chosen.

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Matthew and Rebecca outside the church.

Wickwoods Country Club

Rebecca got ready at Wickwoods Country Club

 


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May 11

Portrait Photography | Tracy Forsythe

Actress portrait photography of tracy forsythe

Tracy Forsythe

Portrait Photography

Booheads welcomed actress Tracy Forsythe for some Portrait work.

The work took place on location at here home, the weather was good and the sunlight wasn’t too strong.

It was great working with you Tracy!