Firetop Photography: July 2009

As a wedding photographer I've come across lots of wedding make-up artists in my time. But at a wedding about a year ago I came across the best yet....Elle Hitchens.

Not only do I consider Elle THE most amazing make-up artist but she has the perfect personality. She is friendly, relaxed and a true professional. On the wedding day itself she is a hugely calming influence and the one thing I REALLY love about her is the fact she doesn't impose her ideas on people but works 'with' her wedding clients to come up with a look that not only suits them but they love.

Make-up is a very personal thing and it's a fine balance to get something that looks stunning for your wedding photographs but doesn't look 'plastered' on 'real-life'. Elle gets that balance right every time.

I recommend her to all my wedding photography clients and every time the results (and the feedback) is fantastic. Elle.....we love you!

Here are a few photographs of her in action at Kate & Morgan's wedding.

Venetia xx

For fabulous wedding make-up drop Elle a line on elle@ellehitchens.co.uk.

Well.....a friend and avid blog follower just pointed out it's been nearly a whole month since my last wedding photography blog entry....I've got so much to tell but just not enough time to write it!

A couple of weeks ago I had the great pleasure of photographing the wedding of Kate & Morgan.

Kate and Morgan have quite a story to tell about how they met. Kate's Mum works for the same company as Morgan and the girls in the office (you know who you are!) saw potential young love and decided hints weren't enough and intervening was the way forward. They set up a date and sent Morgan a text with a picture of Kate and the words 'Meet your future wife...'. Never a truer word spoken in jest.

Kate has to be one of the most organised person I know and within weeks of the proposal had booked, signed, sealed and delivered, just about every vital wedding service needed for their wedding....including her wedding photographer.

I am so glad she did as not only did I have the honour of photographing a wonderful and very moving wedding but since that first meeting Kate and I have kept in touch, formed a great friendship and have become permanent 'gym buddies'. We go to step classes together, the gym and yoga; keeping each other going even though the busy wedding season and hectic wedding planning. I have made a firm friend for life and I'm so glad to have her (& Morgan) in my life.

They are both born and bred locally and wanted this to be reflected in their wedding day. They chose local suppliers or family and friends for everything and their wedding reception venue was across the road from where Kate's Mum was born.

It was certainly a day to remember and I wish them both all the happiness in the world.

I know you had a wonderful day guys.....it was a pleasure to capture it for you and I hope you love your wedding photographs.

Venetia xxx

P.S Kate....step on Wednesday!?

Kate had bought her Mum a gorgeous pearl necklace and earings....which she then borrowed for the day.....!!

Kate is so thoughtful and every bridesmaid had a perfect present......

Kate's wedding dress was the most gorgeous Sassi Holford (yes.....Sassi Holford) number.....I even went to the first dress fitting with her.....how honoured was I!