Entries from October 1, 2007 - November 1, 2007

Thursday
01Nov

LIFESTYLE PHOTOSHOOT: CAMBRIDGE

A couple of weeks ago, I was up in Cambridge for a lifestyle photo-shoot. The more I go up to Cambridge, the more I absolutely love it......

The Photo- shoot was for Barnaby. I hijacked his Mum at the Grand Designs Lifestyle show back in June; and she later called me to arrange a session. Here are a few of my favorites......

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view Slideshow here

Tuesday
30Oct

BACK ON TRACK

The final wedding show of my year is over (mixed feelings about this.....) the designer wedding show was amaaaaaazing!!!!!  ..... I was in awe of everything.....

My stand was right next to the Jasper Conran Bridal stand and guess who was standing right next to me at the show opening on Friday for the launch of his bridal collection on the catwalk ... only the man himself!!!!! I know this sounds so silly but, I just had to gush but at the same time pretend I wasn't and that it's normal for me to hobnob with designers and stars everyday.... 

seriously, it was a great show because I had a chance to really speak to brides as opposed to allowing them grab a price card!!!..... the brides I spoke to genuinely wanted to get everything sorted and trusted us (exhibitors) to completely offer the absolute best....

I met so many lovely people and companies that I want to share with my brides still doing their search..... there was Paul and Rowan from Scott Dunn, Susan Neville from Susan Neville Bridal Wear, Candy from Candy Anthony (whose dresses stole the show by the way...), expensive but gorgeous food from Mosimann's, Stationary from Chartula and KatKin Rose, Emmy and her lovely bespoke shoes.... the list goes on and on....... for Brides still in doubt, please book your ticket for the february show, come down and soak up the atmosphere and the abundant ideas available ......you really won't regret it because some of these businesses are not main stream and only exhibit at this show or have their own private events  and so cater to very exclusive clients.....

and here's a picture of my stand, where i had the best view of the catwalk, and Jane, Enitan and I harrassed and teased the guys whilst their ladies were watching the bridal shows ...lol

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Wednesday
17Oct

E-BROCHURES

Just thought i'd share a little resource with other photographers....ebrochures by Zmags. I actually found out about these when i had to send my portfolio out really quickly for an event i'm planning early next year.  You have to upload a pdf of your document and voila! your paperless brochure is created. There are other companies that create these but i like the interface for the Zmags ...clean and simple. here's a sample of a brochure i made earlier...please feel free to pass it on to your mates that are getting hitched :)

 

 


Thursday
11Oct

DESIGNER WEDDING SHOW

I know, I know...I've been a bit slack with this blogging thing!! I won't even pretend and make even more exuses.... (bad elizabeth!!!) i'll go straight into it....

I will be at the Designer Wedding Show this month at stand 135; I'll be there with the lovely Jane Wilkinson who, has agreed to help out at the stand..... please stop at the stand to say hello if you do come down.

i have also got  4 free tickets that the show organisers sent over.... if anyone is interested please send me an email.... you are not obligated to visit my stand if you get the ticket..... I just think it's a waste throwing them out as i usually do with all complimentary tickets i get from the shows when someone could use it.....

if you are interested please let me know as the postal strike means it could take a while for you to get the tickets.....


Tuesday
02Oct

LIFESTYLE PHOTO SHOOT: NENUPHAR, EARLS COURT

2 weeks ago I was back at Earls Court with Soizick for the Nenuphar Autumn/Winter '07 photo-shoot. I always love working with Soizick because she is one of those clients that has an idea of what she would like but also allows me to take the idea and stretch it even further.....  This particular photo-shoot was a simple affair mainly because of the number of children we had ..(there were about 8 children...) I pretty much let the kids their own thing whilst i went around photographing them.....

Another interesting thing about this photo-shoot was how much the kids have grown, and how bold and confident they have become in front of the camera.... last year, i could not get them away from their mothers but this time, it was more a case of.... err, can i take someone else's picture now 'cause I've got loads of pictures of you....?!!! lol:) .... this is the third time I've gone round so they're pretty much used to seeing me and my massive camera pointed at them,  i suppose they think..well, there's really no point in being shy anymore so, might as well get on with the business of scoffing down those cup cakes and apple juice as quickly as possible.....

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