Ollie & Izzy [Sutton Coldfield Wedding Photography]
BRIGHTON
Turning 10
Dan & Vicky {engaged at Wentworth Castle Gardens}
Pizza and [distraction] Pool- Joe's Birthday
Scott & Emily's Wedding [ at Rowton Castle ]
Today
Happy Easter- love from OIKOS Church
Easter in our Neighbourhood
Sam & Stockers {engagement party}
March's [DEVELOP] Challenge
For 2013 we're got a challenge to set you each month, something to get your teeth into to help you [DEVELOP] your photography skills. Some of them might be familiar concepts to you others we hope you'll never even have heard of, but by tackling them we hope you'll try out something you wouldn't have done otherwise.
A few people have noticed that this challenge comes pretty late in the month- sorry if you've been eagerly waiting by your laptop ready to spring into action! Well what can I say, we've been busy. I'm guessing you might have been too. So here's a challenge deliberately designed to be quick to complete! And hey! this is a bank holiday weekend so hopefully you've got a bit of spare time to get your camera out for fun.
This months challenge theme is QUICK. You've got until the end of Monday the 1st to send in your entries and we'll pick out a winner. I don't think there's a prize, just the satisfaction of winning, but I might change my mind!
Take the theme where you want: photos with a fast shutter speed; things that move fast; the quickest photo you can take, edit and upload; or even something SOOC (straight out of camera) totally unedited.
I wonder what you'll get up to... 3,2,1... GO!
Get involved by joining our Facebook group and using #developproject on instagram.
A few people have noticed that this challenge comes pretty late in the month- sorry if you've been eagerly waiting by your laptop ready to spring into action! Well what can I say, we've been busy. I'm guessing you might have been too. So here's a challenge deliberately designed to be quick to complete! And hey! this is a bank holiday weekend so hopefully you've got a bit of spare time to get your camera out for fun.
This months challenge theme is QUICK. You've got until the end of Monday the 1st to send in your entries and we'll pick out a winner. I don't think there's a prize, just the satisfaction of winning, but I might change my mind!
Take the theme where you want: photos with a fast shutter speed; things that move fast; the quickest photo you can take, edit and upload; or even something SOOC (straight out of camera) totally unedited.
I wonder what you'll get up to... 3,2,1... GO!
Get involved by joining our Facebook group and using #developproject on instagram.
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#21: Flowers, Flowers, Flowers
Even the cake was in tiers is our series tips for weddings. The title comes from an overused and not so funny wedding speech joke, "It's been an emotional day...". What advice did you wish someone had told you before your wedding? We're collating all the etiquette and expertise here.
Amanda from Amanda Refoy Flowers sent us this amazing set of tips about choosing your florist and flowers. Enjoy!
Congratulations!! Your getting married......now the hard work begins
Choices , choices, choices, where to start huh? well here are a few tips on what to look for in your florist for your big day.
1) Visit your florist in their natural habitat....whether that be in their shop or at a wedding fair, it is important to see how comfortable you feel in their presence, if your on the same page and the right wavelength.
2) Ask to see examples of their work, this can be from their portfolio or a physical example that they have made especially to show you their, style and capability
3) See what they can suggest....a good florist worth her scissors should be able to take you on a floral journey to excite you with their ideas and abilities - a good consultation is made up of input from you the bride and your floral designer in equal measure although sometimes we do have to steer the flower ship back on course if you know what i mean as we all get carried away sometimes.
4) be realistic...on design and most importantly on costing's. A wedding flower package including bridal party, 6 bridesmaids, church flowers and venue decoration WILL cost more than £200 - surprising i know!!??!!
5) Be open to experience- you are dealing with a professional, who has probably worked on a few weddings in their time - you are going there because you want a great job done with your flowers, trust them to exceed your expectations.
6)Recommendation!!! Ask around friends, family, lady on the bus - anyone who has been to a wedding recently if they can recommend anyone to do wedding flowers? Recommendation is the most powerful marketing tool and for a good florist its the best form of advertising and its FREE!!! We have around a third of our bookings now through recommendation which we feel as a business is a fantastic achievement.
So that's it basically, not so much a flower battlefield more like a walk in a park surrounded by beautiful flowers.
Good luck you wonderful brides out there and may the stems be with you xx
#20: Be Alone
Even the cake was in tiers is our series tips for weddings. The title comes from an overused and not so funny wedding speech joke, "It's been an emotional day...". What advice did you wish someone had told you before your wedding? We're collating all the etiquette and expertise here.
Today we've got a tip from Mark of The Big Day Productions. Here's what he said:
"My advice would be to make sure that they get at least 10 minutes to themselves at some point in the day. Especially if the wedding is taking place all under one roof, where the newly weds don't get a nice car journey together. Sometimes the day can go by in a blur so it is important to take a moment and just let it all sink in."
It's so true! My Mum told us this when we were planning our own wedding and I'm so glad she did.
If you're looking for a videographer for your wedding, why not have a look at some of Mark's work here. We'd really recommend him- he was a pleasure to work with.
Thanks for your contribution Mark.
#19: Clear the Top Table
We're off to a wedding in the morning, so here's a little tip that doesn't need any extra preparations...
Even the cake was in tiers is our series tips for weddings. The title comes from an overused and not so funny wedding speech joke, "It's been an emotional day...". What advice did you wish someone had told you before your wedding? We're collating all the etiquette and expertise here.
By the time you've finished your meal there will quite likely be a lot of "stuff" on the top table: used napkins, discarded bouquets, empty glasses, water jugs, gifts, handbags... all sorts. It's worth asking your venue to clear the empties before the speeches start. Move other personal items behind the table, so that the floral arrangement and beautiful details can stand out for the pictures.
Did you know Malc sings in a choir? They're pretty good and he loves it. Here's a few shots from a St David's Day event they performed at last weekend. (Have a listen here)
Digbeth Dining Club
If you're in Birmingham you should definitely go to the Digbeth Dining Club this Friday (5pm till late). Jabberwocky will be there making toasties an acceptable and tasty eating out experience. The crab and spinach is beautiful, we're trying the lamb next time!
#18: Order a Spare
Even the cake was in tiers is our series tips for weddings. The title comes from an overused and not so funny wedding speech joke, "It's been an emotional day...". What advice did you wish someone had told you before your wedding? We're collating all the etiquette and expertise here.
If you spent any time picking out a beautiful, coordinating arrangement for the grooms buttonhole you'll want it to be captured in your photographs. Usually there's a lot of hugging in the time between the ceremony and the formal group photos and the buttonaire doesn't always survive well.
A few solutions:
-choose a robust flower and arrangement
-have a spare copy of the grooms button hole
-if all else fails borrow one of the groomsmens'!
Malc's beautiful orchid had lost on of its petals by the time we got to our photos in the park! Ask your florist if they can chuck in a spare for free- it's worth a try.
Jochem Hendricks: Art In Walsall
