Emma & Moo say "I Do"

Saturday 20th of September was the day Emma and Moo said I Do! 

The day started with drizzling rain but yet that didn't damper the spirits of the girls who were all getting ready at Emma's mums house, which was just down the road from the village church and hall where the celebrations were taking place. Emma was relaxed and sipping champagne while Heidi styled her hair and Make-Up, as the morning went on it was soon time for Emma to slip on her dress and head for the church.

At the church Moo (Matt - Everyone calls him Moo!) was chatting and greeting guests as they arrived ,and after a few photos with his grooms men it was time for Moo to head inside the church and await the Brides arrival. Emma arrived in style and with her brother by her side she walked down the aisle and said "I Do" to Moo. After sealing the deal with a kiss and of course the signing of the register Emma and Moo left the church as Mr & Mrs Ward. The newly weds had a little surprise waiting for them just outside the church, from their good friend Jacqui, two white doves, which the newly weds released. After a few family, bridal party and husband & wife photos, the Bride and Groom headed off to the local village hall, where the celebrations began with family and friends.

The village hall had it all, bunting draped the ceiling, balloons - not just any sort but cows, candle centre pieces, sweet cart, a camper van bar, vintage tea set and much more. Mr and Mrs ward had two cakes - one of cheese and the other made by Moo's mum. As the afternoon became evening fish and chips were served and Ice cream for pudding, then it was time for the first dance. The first dance was a traditional dance but then Emma and Moo had a good old fashioned jig to Chaz and Dave! Which was brilliant! Mr and Mrs Ward partied the evening away while The Abstracts played.

Congratulations Emma and Moo!

Leah and Liam Work Experience

This week we have had the pleasure of being joined by Leah and Liam on Work Experience from one of the local secondary schools. It has been a brilliant week full of tears - tears of laughter! These guys may have been a blast to have around for the week but they have learnt so much in such little time. As well as completing a product shoot on their own on Tuesday and on Wednesday they took control of a portrait shoot they had arranged on their own and on Friday they got involved with a commercial shoot we had booked in and even our client was impressed with the images they took. Throughout the week they have been using Photoshop and light room for their editing and have followed instructions easily and have been able to complete tasks on their own while working nicely alongside each other. 

Two photographers in the making and we wish them all the best for their future in Photography.

This is what Liam and Leah had to say about their week here......

This week we have been taught how to edit on Photoshop. we've done portrait photography, commercial photography and product photography. We have enjoyed portrait photography the most because we prefer working with people.
This week was better than either of us thought it would be, it has definitely helped us to decide whether this is the right career path for us to go down professionally.
Carissa and Paul have been very welcoming into their business and were willing to teach us all the skills they know. Also they have been great help in showing us where we are going wrong and how we need to improve. We have enjoyed our week at Capture every moment and would love to work with them again.


Leah's montage of edited images:

Liam's montage of photos:

Naomi & Doug

Last week we had a catch up over a cup of tea with Naomi & Doug at Manor by the Lake, plus we had a good look around the Manor and gardens and took a few pictures of the happy couple who are set to marry at the manor in March. 

The venue is absolutely beautiful and the plans for their big day sound amazing - looking forward to it all ready! ♥ 

 

Mr & Mrs Kay - A Beautiful Cotswold Village Wedding

On a beautiful sunny summers day in August, David and Carla become husband and wife. David and Carla live and work in Birmingham but chose to marry at Quenington Church as Carla's parents have a home in the village which has been part of the family for years, in fact the village hall where the evening celebrations took place used to be a church and Carla's parents and grandparents married there - so lots of family history!

We arrived at the house to photograph Carla and her Sisters getting ready. The morning flew by with  lots of giggles, chatter and pork pie munching! It was soon time to walk to the church, yep we walked because the church was just down the hill, the bride and bridesmaids with the father of the bride and pageboy and of course the beautiful flower girl headed for the church.

The church filled with close family and friends as Carla and David said their vows and became 

Mr & Mrs Kay. After a few photos with the family and the confetti throw which was dried rose petals from Carla's mom and sisters gardens, we headed off for some photos of the newly weds.

The reception was held at the village hall and was decorated by Carla, David and family members. It was stunning, with bunting hanging from the ceiling, home grown flowers in jam jars by Carla's mum, cake stands made by David's dad, rustic frames for table numbers and a vintage tea set. It was a fantastic D.I.Y job with lots of thought and love. We left the Bride and Groom just after the first dance to enjoy and party the night away.