I had a lovely email today from Susie & James whose wedding I photographed on the 20th March. As you may remember the local wedding photographer Susie & James had chosen fell ill and she contacted me in the hopes I was free.
"Everything was just perfect on the day - we couldn't have wished for it to be any better. We were both every happy with your services, you did an absolutely great job. You were very easy to work with and we were having fun (especially with all the kissing you asked us to do!).
I always wanted to be a model but after spending the day with you I think I have decided against it as my cheeks hurt too much with all the smiling..! Thank you so much.
Thank you for a sneak preview on your blog - we were straight on there, having a look.....they are fantastic and we can't wait to see the rest of them. All the best, Susie and James xx"
Thank you both for your lovely comments.....it was a beautiful day and a total pleasure! I'm glad you got back to the States safely and enjoy the decorating!
Venetia xx
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Sunday, 29 March 2009
James & Susie's Wedding
I had the unexpected pleasure last week of photographing the wedding of Susie & James in Broadway, the Cotswolds. I hadn't planned on being their wedding photographer but unfortunately the local photographer they had chosen was taken ill and couldn't photograph it.
Being a social kind of a girl I have a close network of other photographers which is perfect if, fingers crossed, you ever get taken ill....and also great for helping others out too! A lot of us photographers have very high standards and it's always a great honour to be 'the chosen one' from the many photographers out there....:-)
It was a bit of a rush getting everything organised as I only found out two days before their wedding and Susie & James weren't even in the country at this point! They live in Boston, USA and were only due to arrive two days before the wedding....poor Susie had to do everything from the States previous to that. I think it's really important to meet couples before their wedding and luckily Susie & James were able to come to the studio and meet me the day before the wedding to run through all the plans.
Despite the 'gods' conspiring against Susie & James in more ways than one, they had a wonderful day in beautiful surroundings and it was a great pleasure to be there to capture it for them.
It was truly lovely to meet both of you and I hope I have captured your day as you wanted.
Venetia xx
Susie's dress travelled all the way from the States too!
As did the beautiful, but apparently painful (!) shoes.....
Susie's flowers were beautiful too......such a pretty colour.
Being a social kind of a girl I have a close network of other photographers which is perfect if, fingers crossed, you ever get taken ill....and also great for helping others out too! A lot of us photographers have very high standards and it's always a great honour to be 'the chosen one' from the many photographers out there....:-)
It was a bit of a rush getting everything organised as I only found out two days before their wedding and Susie & James weren't even in the country at this point! They live in Boston, USA and were only due to arrive two days before the wedding....poor Susie had to do everything from the States previous to that. I think it's really important to meet couples before their wedding and luckily Susie & James were able to come to the studio and meet me the day before the wedding to run through all the plans.
Despite the 'gods' conspiring against Susie & James in more ways than one, they had a wonderful day in beautiful surroundings and it was a great pleasure to be there to capture it for them.
It was truly lovely to meet both of you and I hope I have captured your day as you wanted.
Venetia xx
Susie's dress travelled all the way from the States too!
As did the beautiful, but apparently painful (!) shoes.....
Susie's flowers were beautiful too......such a pretty colour.
Susie looked so beautiful and radiant........
And James was very handsome and calm........
Susie & James decided to meet before the wedding (which was a fantastic opportunity for some photographs) and then walk to the church together. They attracted a lot of attention in the town....
They then walked back in the beautiful Spring sunshine with all their guests in tow.....no wonder the shoes hurt!
Once back at the hotel we then left all the guests inside with drinks and nibbles and went out into the 'secret garden' I'd found for a few initimate pictures of the two of them......
I love this one......
And a couple of the stunning Susie on her own.....
And I think this has to be my absolute favourite....
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Lovely words.....
I love my job so much that every day is a pleasure but it makes it even better when you get e-mails such as the one I did today from Lucy & Matt.
You may remmber Lucy & Matt whose wedding I photographed in Eastbourne in January. They loved their photographs so much and were so keen to have them 'in the flesh' that we've already done their album! Their wedding was so wonderful and it was so lovely going through their wedding photographs and designing their album and reliving the story of their day again.
Hi Venetia,
We received our photos yesterday - can't stop looking at them - they are absolutely gorgeous. The computer really doesn't do justice to real photo's you can hold and touch. We are both so pleased with them - you are wonderful and they really tell the story of our day and will keep the memories fresh in our minds for a long time to come.
Can't wait to see you in May for our next photoshoot!!
Lucy & Matt xxxx
It was such a pleasure being part of your wonderful day guys and I look forward to seeing you both in May for our next 'exposure'!!
Venetia xxx
You may remmber Lucy & Matt whose wedding I photographed in Eastbourne in January. They loved their photographs so much and were so keen to have them 'in the flesh' that we've already done their album! Their wedding was so wonderful and it was so lovely going through their wedding photographs and designing their album and reliving the story of their day again.
Hi Venetia,
We received our photos yesterday - can't stop looking at them - they are absolutely gorgeous. The computer really doesn't do justice to real photo's you can hold and touch. We are both so pleased with them - you are wonderful and they really tell the story of our day and will keep the memories fresh in our minds for a long time to come.
Can't wait to see you in May for our next photoshoot!!
Lucy & Matt xxxx
It was such a pleasure being part of your wonderful day guys and I look forward to seeing you both in May for our next 'exposure'!!
Venetia xxx
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Busy weekend.....but lots of fun!
I had a very busy end of the week last week and this weekend was hectic with lots of meetings and a trip to the North West to do a couple of planning meetings and pre-wedding shoots. I will blog all the lovely details when I get a spare minute in the next couple of days (as it's past my bed-time now!) but as I'm out all day tomorrow at a portrait shoot I had to pop a few pictures up before Judith bursts with excitement.....hope you like them!!
Venetia xx
Venetia xx
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Kerry & Paul's wedding
I finished editing Kerry & Paul's wedding photographs yesterday from their wedding at Cadbury House, Bristol. I spoke to her today and she was over the moon....it's so nice when clients are this happy!
Kerry & Paul actually debated having a wedding photographer at all as they both hate having their photograph taken and their next choice was actually to get a friend at the wedding to do it. Having been persuaded by both sets of parents that this really wasn't a good idea they finally began the long seach for 'the right person'.
I have a very relaxed approach and I think that won Kerry over at our first meeting (oh....and maybe my photography too!!). A client once described me as 'normal' and said 'your the type of person I'd choose as a friend' and to me.....that's one of the best compliments I've ever received.
Kerry left this lovely message on the blog today too.....
"These photo's are fantastic, I am very glad that we were convinced to have a photographer and even more pleased that we chose you. You captured the day just the way we wanted. Thanks again. Mr & Mrs V".
I'm so glad you chose me too....I had a such a fabulous time being part of your day.
Venetia xx
Kerry & Paul actually debated having a wedding photographer at all as they both hate having their photograph taken and their next choice was actually to get a friend at the wedding to do it. Having been persuaded by both sets of parents that this really wasn't a good idea they finally began the long seach for 'the right person'.
I have a very relaxed approach and I think that won Kerry over at our first meeting (oh....and maybe my photography too!!). A client once described me as 'normal' and said 'your the type of person I'd choose as a friend' and to me.....that's one of the best compliments I've ever received.
Kerry left this lovely message on the blog today too.....
"These photo's are fantastic, I am very glad that we were convinced to have a photographer and even more pleased that we chose you. You captured the day just the way we wanted. Thanks again. Mr & Mrs V".
I'm so glad you chose me too....I had a such a fabulous time being part of your day.
Venetia xx
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