Our first wedding since our return from a brief holiday on the Greek Island of Crete (see our blog entry at www.barrieneil.blogspot.com for a few photographs).
Saturday, 7th November 2009 sees us at the extensive venue of Thornton Hall on the Wirral for the wedding of Lisa and Richard.
Neil and I are both looking forward to getting back into the swing of things again and this should be a good wedding with a very nice couple at a great venue
Friday, 30 October 2009
Back from Crete
Kalimera
Back to normality after a fabulous week away in Northern Crete.
The weather was absolutely wonderful and I am so brown my own family don't recognise me (that's their excuse anyway).
Anyway, don't want to annoy you with my holiday stories (especially as Autumn kicks in here in the UK) but suffice to say Neil and I had a wonderful time of eating, the odd drinkie, swimming and sunbathing.
Here are just a few photos from our trip
The harbour at Sissi
Part of the remains at the ancient site at Knossos
The harbour and galleon at Agios Nikolaos
Back to normality after a fabulous week away in Northern Crete.
The weather was absolutely wonderful and I am so brown my own family don't recognise me (that's their excuse anyway).
Anyway, don't want to annoy you with my holiday stories (especially as Autumn kicks in here in the UK) but suffice to say Neil and I had a wonderful time of eating, the odd drinkie, swimming and sunbathing.
Here are just a few photos from our trip
The harbour at Sissi
Part of the remains at the ancient site at Knossos
The harbour and galleon at Agios Nikolaos
Monday, 19 October 2009
...and this week....
... we are heading for some sunshine (we hope).
Our bags are packed and on Monday, we head to Manchester to do a little work then it's straight off to a airport for an overnight stay before an early morning flight to Crete.
We've never been to Crete before so we are really looking forward to it. One of our cameras is coming with us (naturally) so no doubt there will be a few photos. How good they will be could be dependent upon how good the local wine is on Crete.
In all seriousness though, we frequently do travel related photography so our journeys abroad are not just for pleasure as it affords us the opportunity to build our travel photo library with a variety of images for which there is constant demand
See you all soon.
Our bags are packed and on Monday, we head to Manchester to do a little work then it's straight off to a airport for an overnight stay before an early morning flight to Crete.
We've never been to Crete before so we are really looking forward to it. One of our cameras is coming with us (naturally) so no doubt there will be a few photos. How good they will be could be dependent upon how good the local wine is on Crete.
In all seriousness though, we frequently do travel related photography so our journeys abroad are not just for pleasure as it affords us the opportunity to build our travel photo library with a variety of images for which there is constant demand
See you all soon.
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Sir Steve Redgrave - sporting hero
I've mentioned before elsewhere in this blog, but one of the enormous benefits of our profession is that we often get to meet some incredible people. Not all of them are 'famous' but just nice interesting people.
However yesterday (Friday, 16th October 2009) we had the opportunity to meet and photograph someone who is not just extremely famous and talented but a really nice person too - a winning combination.
I am of course, talking about 5 times Olympic Gold Medallist, Sir Steve Redgrave CBE.
The occasion was his attendance at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Annual Congress at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool where he gave the Founder's Lecture. He was an interesting and well informed speaker and his lecture went down very well with the 1200 delegates.
Here are a few photographs taken of Sir Steve during his lecture
However yesterday (Friday, 16th October 2009) we had the opportunity to meet and photograph someone who is not just extremely famous and talented but a really nice person too - a winning combination.
I am of course, talking about 5 times Olympic Gold Medallist, Sir Steve Redgrave CBE.
The occasion was his attendance at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Annual Congress at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool where he gave the Founder's Lecture. He was an interesting and well informed speaker and his lecture went down very well with the 1200 delegates.
Here are a few photographs taken of Sir Steve during his lecture
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Waitrose in Altrincham
Today (Thursday, 15th October 2009) saw the opening of a new Waitrose store at Broadheath near Altrincham in Cheshire and as usual, we were on hand to capture all of the exciting activities that took place during the day.
This is one of my favourite shots from the day showing the store just after we arrived at the crack of dawn this morning. Who would have thought a supermarket could look so attractive
This is one of my favourite shots from the day showing the store just after we arrived at the crack of dawn this morning. Who would have thought a supermarket could look so attractive
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Busy week ahead
Well, I survived my birthday on Monday (yes, I'm really that old). Thanks to everyone who sent me a "Happy Birthday" message.
Thursday, sees us at the opening of a brand new Waitrose store in Altrincham, Cheshire. These are very exciting events and the shops themselves are wonderful.
On Friday and Saturday, we are delighted to have been asked to photograph the proceedings of the CSP Congress in Liverpool. We have covered many events for the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) and this year their Congress is at the ACC in Liverpool.
Not sure there is going to be too much blog activity next week as we are off to sunny (hopefully) Crete. Do you want a postcard?
Thursday, sees us at the opening of a brand new Waitrose store in Altrincham, Cheshire. These are very exciting events and the shops themselves are wonderful.
On Friday and Saturday, we are delighted to have been asked to photograph the proceedings of the CSP Congress in Liverpool. We have covered many events for the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) and this year their Congress is at the ACC in Liverpool.
Not sure there is going to be too much blog activity next week as we are off to sunny (hopefully) Crete. Do you want a postcard?
Monday, 12 October 2009
Happy Birthday to me.......
...and before you even think of asking, don't!
I'm not going to even think about work today but I can promise you I'll be eating lots of nice things
I'm not going to even think about work today but I can promise you I'll be eating lots of nice things
Sunday, 11 October 2009
Wedding at Thornton Manor
The last of our three weddings this week was on Saturday, 10th October 2009 and saw us once again at magnificent Thornton manor on the Wirral for the civil wedding of Sue and Matthew.We'd met Sue and Matthew a couple of times before the wedding and they are a great 'fun' couple so we knew we were in for a great day - and so it turned out.
Sue looked amazing as did the bridesmaids in their hot pink dresses. The guys were not to be outdone though in their incredibly striking black suits with hot pink ties.
The venue of Thornton Manor is a photographer's dream as we have often mentioned and
come rain or shine, couples getting married here are assured of a great wedding and great photos too.Sue and Matthew are honeymooning in Thailand but as usual, I can show you a couple of the photographs from the wedding. We'll post a few more photos over on our wedding blog at www.barrieneilweddings.blogspot.com
Thornton Manor ♥ Sue and Matthew
The last of our three weddings this week was on Saturday, 10th October 2009 and saw us once again at Thornton manor on the Wirral for the civil wedding of Sue and Matthew.
We'd met Sue and Matthew a couple of times before the wedding and they are a great 'fun' couple so we knew we were in for a great day - and so it turned out.
Sue looked amazing as did the bridesmaids in their hot pink dresses. The guys were not to be outdone though in their incredibly striking black suits with hot pink ties.
The venue of Thornton Manor is a photographer's dream as we have often mentioned and come rain or shine, couples getting married here are assured of a great wedding and great photos too.
Here are a small selection from the day. Sue and Matthew will see the many hundreds from the day when they return from their fab honeymoon in Thailand
Sue with her bridesmaids before they got ready
Matthew and his best man - just an little concerned
Sue all alone
Sue and Matthew stroll through the Lyme Walk
Sue and Matthew in the gardens
More photographs from Thornton Manor and other venues can be found both in this blog and on our main wedding website at www.barrieneilweddings.co.uk
We'd met Sue and Matthew a couple of times before the wedding and they are a great 'fun' couple so we knew we were in for a great day - and so it turned out.
Sue looked amazing as did the bridesmaids in their hot pink dresses. The guys were not to be outdone though in their incredibly striking black suits with hot pink ties.
The venue of Thornton Manor is a photographer's dream as we have often mentioned and come rain or shine, couples getting married here are assured of a great wedding and great photos too.
Here are a small selection from the day. Sue and Matthew will see the many hundreds from the day when they return from their fab honeymoon in Thailand
Sue with her bridesmaids before they got ready
Matthew and his best man - just an little concerned
Sue all alone
Sue and Matthew stroll through the Lyme Walk
Sue and Matthew in the gardens
More photographs from Thornton Manor and other venues can be found both in this blog and on our main wedding website at www.barrieneilweddings.co.uk
Wedding at Llyndir Hall in Rossett
Neil and I have been so very lucky in that without exception, all of the couples we have been privileged to photograph have been really lovely people.Nichola and Andrew, whose wedding we photographed at Llyndir Hall in Rossett, North Wales on Friday 9th October 2009, are certainly no exception.
I don't think I have ever met anyone who smiles quite as much as the absolutely gorgeous Nichola and when she does, her whole face lights up. She has the most enormous smile and it's wonderful to see. Andrew is a lovely guy, so nice to be with and together, they make the perfect couple.
The weather forecast for the wedding was pretty grim with rain scheduled all day which obviously would have been such a great shame as the grounds of Llyndir Hall are delightful and particularly so in the Autumn. As it turned out, we had a beautiful day, just right for photography (we tend to be very lucky with weather at our weddings. I am convinced somebody looks after us!).The happy couple will soon be off on their honeymoon (Dubai and the
Maldives - oh what I would do for a bit of sun shine and relaxation right now). As usual, I can show you a couple of the photographs from the wedding. We'll post a few more photos over on our wedding blog at www.barrieneilweddings.blogspot.com
Llyndir Hall ♥ Nichola and Andrew
Neil and I have been so very lucky in that without exception, all of the couples we have been privileged to photograph have been really lovely people.
Nichola and Andrew, whose wedding we photographed at Llyndir Hall in Rossett, North Wales on Friday 9th October 2009, are certainly no exception.
I don't think I have ever met anyone who smiles quite as much as the absolutely gorgeous Nichola and when she does, her whole face lights up. She has the most enormous smile and it's wonderful to see. Andrew is a lovely guy, so nice to be with and together, they make the perfect couple.
The weather forecast for the wedding was pretty grim with rain scheduled all day which obviously would have been such a great shame as the grounds of Llyndir Hall are delightful and particularly so in the Autumn. As it turned out, we had a beautiful day, just right for photography (we tend to be very lucky with weather at our weddings. I am convinced somebody looks after us!).
The happy couple will soon be off on their honeymoon (Dubai and the Maldives - oh what I would do for a bit of sun shine and relaxation right now) but in the meanwhile, here are a few photographs from the day.
The beautiful bride, Nichola
The rings
Nichola was "given away" by one of her brothers
Andrew places the ring on Nichola's finger
Nichola and Andrew in the grounds of Llyndir Hall
A little time alone
More photographs from Llyndir Hall and other venues can be found both in this blog and on our main wedding website at www.barrieneilweddings.co.uk
Nichola and Andrew, whose wedding we photographed at Llyndir Hall in Rossett, North Wales on Friday 9th October 2009, are certainly no exception.
I don't think I have ever met anyone who smiles quite as much as the absolutely gorgeous Nichola and when she does, her whole face lights up. She has the most enormous smile and it's wonderful to see. Andrew is a lovely guy, so nice to be with and together, they make the perfect couple.
The weather forecast for the wedding was pretty grim with rain scheduled all day which obviously would have been such a great shame as the grounds of Llyndir Hall are delightful and particularly so in the Autumn. As it turned out, we had a beautiful day, just right for photography (we tend to be very lucky with weather at our weddings. I am convinced somebody looks after us!).
The happy couple will soon be off on their honeymoon (Dubai and the Maldives - oh what I would do for a bit of sun shine and relaxation right now) but in the meanwhile, here are a few photographs from the day.
The beautiful bride, Nichola
The rings
Nichola was "given away" by one of her brothers
Andrew places the ring on Nichola's finger
Nichola and Andrew in the grounds of Llyndir Hall
A little time alone
More photographs from Llyndir Hall and other venues can be found both in this blog and on our main wedding website at www.barrieneilweddings.co.uk
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Wedding at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire
Monday 5th October 2009 saw us at the wedding of Stefanie and Adam.This has to be unique amongst weddings in that Stefanie and Adam met whilst both on active service in Afghanistan. It just shows that love can blossom even in the most difficult of conditions.
The day was absolutely gorgeous matched only by the lovely Stefanie and her very handsome husband, Adam (in his Household Cavalry dress uniform).Peckforton Castle near Tarporley in Cheshire always looks magnificent and is a wonderful setting for a wedding and it has never looked better bathed in the early autumn sunshine.
As usual, I can show you a couple of the photographs from the wedding. We'll post a few more photos over on our wedding blog at www.barrieneilweddings.blogspot.com
Peckforton Castle ♥ Stefanie and Adam
Monday 5th October 2009 saw us at the wedding of Stefanie and Adam.
This has to be unique amongst weddings in that Stefanie and Adam met whilst both on active service in Afghanistan. It just shows that love can blossom even in the most difficult of conditions.
The day was absolutely gorgeous matched only by the lovely Stefanie and her very handsome husband, Adam (in his Household Cavalry dress uniform).
Peckforton Castle near Tarporley in Cheshire always looks magnificent and is a wonderful setting for a wedding and it has never looked better bathed in the early autumn sunshine.
As usual, here are a few of the photos from the wedding
Stefanie and Adam during the wedding ceremony
A Barn Owl was the ring bearer
The exchange of rings
Stefanie and Adam with Peckforton Castle in the background
There has to be confetti
Heading for the wedding breakfast
More photographs from Peckforton Castle and other venues can be found both in this blog and on our main wedding website at www.barrieneilweddings.co.uk
This has to be unique amongst weddings in that Stefanie and Adam met whilst both on active service in Afghanistan. It just shows that love can blossom even in the most difficult of conditions.
The day was absolutely gorgeous matched only by the lovely Stefanie and her very handsome husband, Adam (in his Household Cavalry dress uniform).
Peckforton Castle near Tarporley in Cheshire always looks magnificent and is a wonderful setting for a wedding and it has never looked better bathed in the early autumn sunshine.
As usual, here are a few of the photos from the wedding
Stefanie and Adam during the wedding ceremony
A Barn Owl was the ring bearer
The exchange of rings
Stefanie and Adam with Peckforton Castle in the background
There has to be confetti
Heading for the wedding breakfast
More photographs from Peckforton Castle and other venues can be found both in this blog and on our main wedding website at www.barrieneilweddings.co.uk
Monday, 5 October 2009
Weddings this week
Autumn is a very popular time for weddings with the glorious colours and so this week proves.
Monday (5th October, 2009) sees us at Peckforton Castle. We like this venue and haven't been there for an few weeks so looking forward to the wedding of Stefanie and Adam.
On Friday (9th October 2009), we are at the wedding of Nichola and Andrew at Llyndir Hall in Rossett. LLyndir Hall in autumn is brilliant as they have this wonderful Beech tree in the grounds that puts on it's own colour show at this time of year that takes some beating.
Last but by no means least, on Saturday (10th October 2009) we are at our favourite wedding venue of Thornton Manor on the Wirral for the wedding of Sue and Matthew.
We are looking forward to all 3 weddings that are at wonderful locations and most importantly, we will be meeting these lovely people again.
On Sunday, no doubt we will still be busy editing the thousands of photographs from the 3 weddings but on Monday 12th October 2009 I am definitely having the day off as it's my birthday (whoo hoo)
Monday (5th October, 2009) sees us at Peckforton Castle. We like this venue and haven't been there for an few weeks so looking forward to the wedding of Stefanie and Adam.
On Friday (9th October 2009), we are at the wedding of Nichola and Andrew at Llyndir Hall in Rossett. LLyndir Hall in autumn is brilliant as they have this wonderful Beech tree in the grounds that puts on it's own colour show at this time of year that takes some beating.
Last but by no means least, on Saturday (10th October 2009) we are at our favourite wedding venue of Thornton Manor on the Wirral for the wedding of Sue and Matthew.
We are looking forward to all 3 weddings that are at wonderful locations and most importantly, we will be meeting these lovely people again.
On Sunday, no doubt we will still be busy editing the thousands of photographs from the 3 weddings but on Monday 12th October 2009 I am definitely having the day off as it's my birthday (whoo hoo)
What's on this week?
Autumn is a very popular time for weddings with the glorious colours and so this week proves.
Monday (5th October, 2009) sees us at Peckforton Castle. We like this venue and haven't been there for an few weeks so looking forward to the wedding of Stefanie and Adam.
On Friday (9th October 2009), we are at the wedding of Nichola and Andrew at Llyndir Hall in Rossett. LLyndir Hall in autumn is brilliant as they have this wonderful Beech tree in the grounds that puts on it's own colour show at this time of year that takes some beating.
Last but by no means least, on Saturday (10th October 2009) we are at our favourite wedding venue of Thornton Manor on the Wirral for the wedding of Sue and Matthew.
We are looking forward to all 3 weddings that are at wonderful locations and most importantly, we will be meeting these lovely people again.
On Sunday, no doubt we will still be busy editing the thousands of photographs from the 3 weddings but on Monday 12th October 2009 I am definitely having the day off as it's my birthday (whoo hoo)
Monday (5th October, 2009) sees us at Peckforton Castle. We like this venue and haven't been there for an few weeks so looking forward to the wedding of Stefanie and Adam.
On Friday (9th October 2009), we are at the wedding of Nichola and Andrew at Llyndir Hall in Rossett. LLyndir Hall in autumn is brilliant as they have this wonderful Beech tree in the grounds that puts on it's own colour show at this time of year that takes some beating.
Last but by no means least, on Saturday (10th October 2009) we are at our favourite wedding venue of Thornton Manor on the Wirral for the wedding of Sue and Matthew.
We are looking forward to all 3 weddings that are at wonderful locations and most importantly, we will be meeting these lovely people again.
On Sunday, no doubt we will still be busy editing the thousands of photographs from the 3 weddings but on Monday 12th October 2009 I am definitely having the day off as it's my birthday (whoo hoo)
Wedding at the Queen Hotel, Chester
St Werburgh's Church slap bang in the middle of Chester is a magnificent building and provides a wonderful setting for a wedding service as it did on Saturday, 3rd October 2009 for the wedding of Heather and John.It is so bright and large that even with a large gathering of friends and family it didn't feel crowded. The weather had been really good although a little breezy and as there was going to be a baptism right after our wedding, we decided we would go to the park opposite the church for some family photos.
At this time of year with all the lovely autumn colours, the park would make an excellent setting for the photographs. Unfortunately though, the weather had other ideas and just before Heather and John left the church, the heavens opened and the rain started to fall.
Never mind, the Chester vintage bus had been booked to ferry passengers back and forth to the hotel from the church so we all piled on that for the short journey to the Queen Hotel and we did the photographs in the very unusual courtyard gardens of the hotel..Everybody appeared to have a great time and the bride and groom are no doubt enjoying the delights of Kuala Lumpar for a few days as I write this before heading further to Borneo - how exotic is that!
As usual, I can show you a few of the photographs from the wedding. We'll post a few more photos over on our wedding blog at www.barrieneilweddings.blogspot.com
The Queen Hotel, Chester ♥ Heather and John
St Werburgh's Church slap bang in the middle of Chester is a magnificent building and provides a wonderful setting for a wedding service as it did on Saturday, 3rd October 2009 for the wedding of Heather and John.
It is so bright and large that even with a large gathering of friends and family it didn't feel crowded. The weather had been really good although a little breezy and as there was going to be a baptism right after our wedding, we decided we would go to the park opposite the church for some family photos.
At this time of year with all the lovely autumn colours, the park would make an excellent setting for the photographs. Unfortunately though, the weather had other ideas and just before Heather and John left the church, the heavens opened and the rain started to fall.
Never mind, the Chester vintage bus had been booked to ferry passengers back and forth to the hotel from the church so we all piled on that for the short journey to the Queen Hotel and we did the photographs in the very unusual courtyard gardens of the hotel..
Everybody appeared to have a great time and the bride and groom are no doubt enjoying the delights of Kuala Lumpar for a few days as I write this before heading further to Borneo - how exotic is that!
Here are a few photos from the day.
Heather and her bridesmaids
Quite a handful
During the wedding service at St Werburgh's Church
Bride and Groom arrive at The Queen Hotel Chester
Heather and John
More photographs from The Queen Hotel and other venues can be found both in this blog and on our main wedding website at www.barrieneilweddings.co.uk
It is so bright and large that even with a large gathering of friends and family it didn't feel crowded. The weather had been really good although a little breezy and as there was going to be a baptism right after our wedding, we decided we would go to the park opposite the church for some family photos.
At this time of year with all the lovely autumn colours, the park would make an excellent setting for the photographs. Unfortunately though, the weather had other ideas and just before Heather and John left the church, the heavens opened and the rain started to fall.
Never mind, the Chester vintage bus had been booked to ferry passengers back and forth to the hotel from the church so we all piled on that for the short journey to the Queen Hotel and we did the photographs in the very unusual courtyard gardens of the hotel..
Everybody appeared to have a great time and the bride and groom are no doubt enjoying the delights of Kuala Lumpar for a few days as I write this before heading further to Borneo - how exotic is that!
Here are a few photos from the day.
Heather and her bridesmaids
Quite a handful
During the wedding service at St Werburgh's Church
Bride and Groom arrive at The Queen Hotel Chester
Heather and John
More photographs from The Queen Hotel and other venues can be found both in this blog and on our main wedding website at www.barrieneilweddings.co.uk
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