This morning I shot a portait shoot with a couple that had bought a Living social voucher. Don’t forget to give me a call and book an appointment if you have your voucher.
Here are a few shots from this morning, we were ucky as the rain stopped shortly before they arrived and so we did some inside and outside shots.
We did a few outfit changes, som inside, some outside and a cople of different backgounds too – it’s amazing how much you can get done in an hour 
Hello,
What a beautifully sunny day Saturday was for a wedding. I shot a wedding at Cleobury Mortimer on Saturday for James and Corrina and they had their wedding reception at Rock village hall which was just fabulous. The sun shone, the band played and so there were plenty of happy people, not to mention the fabulous ice creams that were being eatten.
So here are a few taster shots from their beautiful day. If you don’t have your photographer sorted out yet for your wedding this year, I still have a few dates open for later in the year, so please just give me a call.
Exchange of rings
Married
The Kiss
Silhouette of the Kiss
Wedding Reception at Rock Village Hall
The Happy Couple
A small taster of a beautiful day, I hope they have a fabulous honeymoon, more images to follow soon on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/AlexSharpPhotography
I hope you’re enjoying the sunshine.
Alex
If you check out todays Living Social Deal in Birmingham, you’ll see the terrific portrait deal that is on offer at my studio, with a voucher for prints too.
http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/63/deals/333902-photo-shoot-with-30-to-spend-on-prints
more wedding photos from the last week or so, will be added to my blog tomorrow afternoon.
I shot 5 weddings in April, mostly wet unfortunately, but all beautiful none the less and here are a few images from the weddings I have shot last month.
wedding bouquest
happily married
Avery happy couple, the rain didn't dampen their happy day
I shot a wedding at Rowton castle last Friday, what a fabulous venue – shame about the weather……
shelly & Ben married at Rowton Castle
Rowton Castle
wedding RingsRowton Castle
wedding flowers
The flowers were by Emma Dandy at Frocks and Flowers of Kidderminster
To have and to hold
More photos will follow in a few days, that’s all for now folks.
Hello Evereybody and Happy Saint George’s Day to you all. – I still think it should be a Bank Holiday !!!
Anyway, today I am posting a couple of shots from a wedding from last weekend at Stanford on Teme. We were pretty lucky with the weather and it didn’t start to rain until I was leaving, so we got all of the sots done that the happy couple wanted which was great.
Veil blowing in the breeze
Exchange of Vows
It was a beautiful day and I’m sure you will agree that the Bride and Groom make a very handsome couple.
The vicar that took the service was lovely and the sermon was very enjoyable. The reception was at the Talbot at Knightwick, also a smashing venue with wonderful views.
Don’t forget if you have a Wedding taing place from Monday to Thursday I am still offering 2 hours for £300 which should be enough to get guests arriving at the church or registry office, your ceremony and group and casual photos outside, after the ceremony. Please call for more details.
I have added some examples of my horse photography, I can come out to your stables and photograph your horse either during the week or at a weekend, whenever suits you. I offer a variety of options, both to groups – where thre are a few of you at the same stable who would like to book me for a half day between you or if you would prefer to have the time to yourself and your horse I can come and spend as long as you like to get a good variety of shots.
Horse Photography
why not call for a chat about having your four legged friends photographed.
Hello,
On saturday I shot a wedding at Hartlebury church, near Kidderminster. Afterwards the reception was at Stone Manor Hotel.
We were lucky with the weather as it stopped drizzling and we even had some blue skies when we first came out of the church, here are a few shots from the wedding for you.
Bride Prep
Groomsmen waiting at the White Hart in Hartlebury
Exchange of rings
Signing the Register
Piped out of the church
Out came the sunshine and blue skies
Stone Manor wedding Reception
Happily Ever After
There are lots of great wedding venues in Kidderminster and the surrounding areas. I am shooting a wedding out at Stanford on Teme this weekend, so once again praying for it to be dry, the weekend after I am over at Grafton Manor – another stunning wedding venue. Don’t worry more photos will follow from these venues too. I would just like to wish Mr & Mrs Bacon, very best wishes for a very happy future together.
Don’t forget if you have a week day wedding and are still looking for a photographer I have some weekday availabilty, even though most weekends are booked, so just drop me a line or give me a call for a chat about your wedding day.
Hello,
today I have created a new facebook page which has a selection of my work on there, including weddings, travel and wildlife, if you would like to see it, like it or pass any comments on the work etc please feel free to pay my page a visit – and like it if you want to.
http://www.facebook.com/AlexSharpPhotography
peekaboo
I have a lot of couples come to me and we have a chat about their Wedding Day and what they would like etc and I also talk to them about the fact that I always carry spare cameras and batteries and that I have insurance and that if something happens to me, (touch wood it will never happen), I will get another photographer there so they wont be let down etc and most couples say they had never thought to ask such questions…… well before you hire a photographer there are lots of questions that you should ask, because as well as feeing comfortable with the Photographer you choose, think about these things too.
1) Are you our actual photographer? Will you have an assistant? Will this cost extra?
These are great questions for a couple with a large wedding because it may require more than one photographer. Be sure the photographer lets you meet anyone who will be coming with him or her up.
2) How many weddings have you worked? How many similar in style and size to our wedding?
This will be some valuable information about your photographer because you want someone who will understand the challenges associated with your particular size and style of wedding. You also want to know that they have plenty of experience and you are not their first wedding shoot !
3) May we see a portfolio or samples of a wedding similar in size and style to ours?
The samples will probably be the ultimate deciding factor in hiring a photographer. Be sure you like what you see before you sign on the dotted line.
4) Do you have a written agreement that describes pricing and terms of service?
Just like with any other wedding vendor, it’s important to get everything in writing. Terms and conditions should be on the website, it’s a legal requirement. (Mine are by the booking form) A photographer who brings this to the table on the forefront is a true professional.
5) Can we request a list of shots for you to take?
While you want your photographer to use his or her professional eye, this is still your wedding. Be wary of a photographer who will not take requested shots. If you want any group shots, be sure to also ask at this time as some photograhers wont do group shots at all.
6) What is your style of photography?
Most photographers state on their website the style of photography they shoot, whether they actually spell it out or not, you can see from the style of images you see in their gallery whether or not you will like their style of work.
7) Do you have insurance ?
Most vebues wil want your chosen photographer to have public liability insurance. Insurance is important on so many levels, so be sure to ask.
Do you shoot on professional cameras and do you have a back up ?
There are a lot of people these days who think anybody can pop out and be a wedding photography with any camera – and just have one – no spare. So – what happens if their one camera breaks as you are about to walk up the aisle ????? can they pull a spare out of their camera bag with a lens already in place or is that their day over????? and your memories lost too……
9) Do you meet up with us before the Wedding Day ?
I generally(unless people are out of the country), wont book a wedding until I meet the couple. I need to meet the couple and know that we will work well together, to make sure that I am the right photographer for them and vice versa. It also gives me an opportunity to ask as many questions as I need to to find out all of the details about their Big Day.
10) If the Wedding runs late, can you stay longer on the day, cost?
Some photographers will only stay for their originally booked hours, others will have nothing else booked for your day and so if things run late they will stay with you if you wish and charge by the hour for as many hours as you need them to stay on, ask this when you book as you never know what may happen on your day.
Exchange of rings
Happily ever After
Where ever you are getting married, think about the comapnies you are hiring and whether they are really offering you exactly what you want for your special day, and then the only thing that you need to do on the day is Enjoy yourselves.
It was a busy weekend, with a wedding on Saturday and then a portrait shoot on Sunday with 3 families and their 7 children. It was chaotic, but in a smashing way.
Here are some shots from Sunday, tomorrow I wil post some shots from Saturdays’ wedding.
Childrens portraits
Boys together
Bursting bubbles
Pretty In Pink
Portraits in the woods
If you would like family or childrens portraits done give me a call and either come to my studio where there are woods and lakes too or we can meet at your local park if you like.
