Did Someone Say Cake?

Love, love, love Smash the Cake!

It's even better when the kids get stuck in, eat lots and of course make a mess. 

That's just what this little lady did lots of eating and lots of mess.

Few of my favourites below!

The lovely cake was made by Iced by Elaine

An Autumn Pre-Wedding Shoot

On a foggy Autumn day we headed off to Cirencester park for Natalie and Shaun's pre-wedding shoot. The park made for a beautiful backdrop especially as the leaves on the trees had lovely tones of gold, red, and bronze, plus Natalie and Shaun being landscape gardeners it was the perfect location for them! Natalie and Shaun are naturals in front of the camera and we look forward to their wedding day in January.

"Here Comes the Girls!" Hen Weekend!

Its very rare we get asked to go and photograph a hen party! But Sarah the very gorgeous bride and her friends were totally up to getting dressed up and posing in front of the camera. All the girls including Mom and the mother in law to be, got all glammed up and with lots of giggles got into "Model" mode. The Girls were staying at a country house in the middle of nowhere which made a great backdrop for photos. 

Wishing you all the best Sarah for your big day!

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! ♥