Guild Of Photographers Awards - February 2014

Both Paul and I are Members of The Guild of Photogaphers which is an organisation for photographers from portraits - weddings, students - professionals and many more whom belong to the photography industry. They have monthly competitions of which Paul has entered various times and won numerous awards including Bar, Bronze and Silver. Photos are separated into different categories and are judged by a panel of experienced judges with different photographic backgrounds and on the 21st of each month you receive news back on any awards won and also feedback if needed on how we could possibly improve.

I entered three images for February's "Image of the Month" Competition for the very first time! After weeks of nerves I finally got my results yesterday and happy to say all three images got awarded a Bronze Award......" Images of a strong standard at a professional level (A Bronze Bar)"

Below are my three Bronze Awards

Below is A Silver Award Paul has won in the past

Below is a selection of few Bronze Awards Paul has achieved over the last few years

Paul's Page on the Guild Website - Click Here to View

Carissa's Page on the Guild Website - Click Here to View

Gloucestershire Wedding Photographer - Ric and Sarah

With only six weeks to go until Ric and Sarah's wedding day, Saturday was the perfect day for their pre-wedding shoot! Also a great opportunity for a good chat about their day and to check out the venue. Their wedding takes place at Cheltenham Regency Hotel in April so hopefully the sun will be shining just like Saturday :0)

Hatherley Manor Wedding Fayre

On Sunday the 16th of February we exhibited at Hatherley Manor Wedding Fayre organised by Idyllic Creations. We often exhibit at Idyllic Creations wedding fayres and have done for a few years now, there is always a lovely bunch of exhibitors at these shows which means a great atmosphere for Bride and Grooms walking around. We don't normally take our camera with us but this time Monica of Bridal Dream asked if we could bring it along and take a few photos of her gorgeous model Alexandra. Alexandra modelled the beautiful Ian Stuart gown supplied by Wedding Days of Cheltenham. We took a selection of photos around Hatherley Manor, avoiding the grass as it was very wet! We also took a few photos in a silver and white Mercedes which was very kind of  Lonsdale Lister Chauffeurs to let us!

Here is a few of our favourites

Venue: Hatherley Manor, Gloucester www.hatherleymanor.com

Car: Lonsdale Lister Chauffeurs, Swindon. Facebook page Lonsdale Lister Chauffeurs

Hair & Make-Up by Monika based in Cheltenham www.wedding-bridaldream.com

Wedding Dress from Wedding Days of Cheltenham www.weddingdaysofcheltenham.co.uk

Cirencester Photography Studio - Jodie

I had a lovely afternoon on Saturday photographing the lovely Jodie. I have known Jodie for around seven to eight years and now she's all grown up and is such a beautiful 15 year old young lady. We have taken photos of her and her family for a few years now, so I knew she would be great in front of the camera.

We had a few changes of clothes  throughout the shoot and props too - it was too windy for the brolly! Jodie was a natural in the studio and even on location, people walking by didn't faze her at all. I loved the shoot and I'm super happy with the results :-)

Great Model = Happy Photographer! 

Lucy and Tim

On Tuesday we headed to Newbury for a pre-wedding shoot with Lucy and Tim. Pre-wedding shoots are a fantastic time to catch up with our Bride & Grooms and to chat about their wedding day in more detail plus as we have never been to this venue before its was a great opportunity to have a good look around and of course take some photos. Their wedding takes place at Newbury Manor which is located within nine acres of beautiful land including waterfalls, water meadow and even a water mill. 

Cirencester Photographer - Makeover Shoot with Alison

Alison was given a Make Over voucher by her husband and children for Christmas and on Thursday she came to the studio to have some fun! 

We all had a little chat about what Alsion was going to be wearing, make up and hair styles. Alison doesn't wear make up normally so was happy to take Monika's advice on colours and put all her faith in her to make her look extra gorgeous! As Alison doesn't wear dresses very often (hardly ever!) we started the photo session in what shewas comfortable in, jeans and a jumper. Its always important you feel good as well as look good for shoots otherwise if your not comfortable in what your wearing it will show in the pictures. Alison is a natural in front of the camera, her smile is beautiful - This is one gorgeous Mum!

Hair and Make-Up by Monika - Bridal Dream