Phew! What a scorcher; possibly the hottest day of the year for the super exciting wedding of Louise and James. What better way to spend it than by the sea at bruised and battered Lyme Regis, my old scuba diving stomping ground. Suffering a little from the Valentine's Day storms, Lyme is under repair. A fact that has not stopped the very many well wishers for the happy couple as we took a jolly along the Cobb.
So . . . a Sunday wedding for a change. The attention to detail was sublime and everything seemed to go like absolute clock work. The most sincere best wishes to you both, so hard to pick the sneak peek.
Along with my friends at the Creative Camera Collective, we are sharing a pitch at the Gillingham and Shaftsbury Agricultural Show on the 19th August. Yes that's right, a collection of photographers who can be grown up and confident enough to share a pitch.
What am I going to exhibit?
ORCHIDACEAE
A collection of fine art photographs of one of my favourite flower, the Orchid.
I am excited to be delivering a series of photo-based artwork centred on the magnificent and intricate construction of nature's best. The presentation will be in the form of large and quality fine art prints. It is my intention to elegantly frame one or two large individual prints. If I get very positive feedback, I am also keen to produce a collection of fine art gift cards.
Shown here is the Phalaenopsis - The Moth Orchid.
How wonderful it is to create a collection of work to satisfy me and ultimately an audience.
Enjoy,
Cerrie
Zola approached me for my style of photography after seeing my work in a popular wedding magazine. Having today witnessing their lifestyle and chillaxed approach to life, I can see why I suited them. Paul really knew how to work the camera and, together with Zola's infectious smile, we had fun!
I have always always wanted to shoot a wedding at the Guildhall of my home town of Poole. With such history and character, it made the perfect backdrop. Finishing off with a short but sweet stint at the Salterns.
Note to self - stop saying unintentionally rude things when directing guests!
I look forward to meeting the new addition in the studio; baby posing kit ready and waiting! Best wishes! Cerrie
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Yesterday, Hannah & David were married at the Highcliffe Castle in Christchurch.
Petrified of the aviation show traffic congestion, I arrived two hours early! Raining at first, clearing to a beautifully sunny day when it counted. A beautifully natural and relaxed theme to the wedding with the most amazing attention to detail. A happy smiling crowd too.
From the Highcliffe, off to the New Forest for a portrait shoot. Then to The Three Tuns to round it all off nicely. The day went more or less according to planned, the Red Arrows even made a brief appearance . . . looking like ants in the distance, but there none the less.
The thing I most remember from this wedding? The two naughty boys who were in charge of 'Best Man' speech! So very engaging, with everyone travelling through a range of emotions . . . even the kids were listening.
Best wishes to you, from me. x
One of the great things about being a photographer is that you can help people out and do your bit.
LV Streetwise, for those of you who don't know, is a massive Warehouse in which they have built roads, houses, a railway line, a beach, a building site and much much more besides. The sole purpose? To educate our kids about how to keep safe. It's a charity and I like to help them out.
Their Fun Day was hugely successful with many exhibitors and professionals in attendance, exciting demonstrations too. Look out for the next one, it's a great date for the diary.
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Lighthouse, Poole
A great wedding show, although quiet.
The girls enjoyed the fashion show and collected sweets, balloons and flowers. A great atmosphere. Next stop, Salisbury Race Course.
At last some sun. Reminders of times abroad.
It's the thought that counts.
Daily Dabble
13/02/2013
Q/ What will you give up for Lent?
A/ Las Vegas? Chocolate fountains?