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If you'd like the read the ramblings of a photographer on the go you're in the right place..... I'll try and devote as much time to it as Bridget did to her diary.... watch this space!
A rare Saturday off…
.... on a beautiful mild and sunny October day. So just perfect for an inpromptu trip on The Waverley Paddle Steamer, the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. And you don't even have to travel miles to enjoy this experience as some of the excursions run from Southend Pier. A major restoration project in 2003, sponsored by various funding grants, saw The Waverley returned to the original 1940s style with which she was built. So it was a fantastic opportunity for me to capture some images of this amazing piece of history, as well as the sites along the coastal route to London. A particular photographic highlight for me was sailing through a lifted Tower Bridge and travelling underneath the Dartford Crossing (instead of queueing ON it!)
Submitted: 03/11/2009
Battle of The Bands
Where did that year go?? Doesn't seem like 5 mins since last year's Southend Radio Battle of the Bands and here we are again. And this time, as well as being part of the winners' prize giveaway, I was asked to judge in the first semi-final heat. So along with friends, family and fans of Vacant Touch, Mike Summers, The Jons and Crash Mansion, we braved the cold of Southend seafront yesterday evening to decide on the two bands to make it through to the finals on 31st October. Wow, what a tough call that was as all of the acts were hugely talented (and rather impressively ALL local boys), but Vacant Touch and The Jons made it through so congratulations to them and good luck for the finals boys
Submitted: 03/11/2009
Jumping Beans Playgroup
For three days this week my photography studio has been temporarily relocated to Jumping Beans Playgroup based at The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Rayleigh. I love this photoshoot and it's great to catch up with the children I've photographed previously, any brothers and sisters they may have had since my last visit and of course the new little beans to the playgroup. The three days always fly by with nursery rhyme sing-a-longs and games of peek-a-boo to tempt even the most camera shy children into a cute little pose for mums, dads and grandparents.
Submitted: 03/11/2009
Elise & Thomas’ wedding
Last Friday was another beautiful day... the Met Office's prediction of a barbeque summer has been surprisingly accurate and once again the sun shone. And with Braxted Park's autumn leaves changing colour the setting for Elise and Tom's wedding was just perfect. After many months of planning a wedding I know how difficult it can be for couples to relax and enjoy the day... but that's exactly what Elise and Tom did and I don't think they stopped smiling all day! Their toastmaster Ted Prior was on hand to make sure the formalities of the day were taken care of, whilst keeping their glasses charged in between photos... I could do with a Ted at every wedding!!
Submitted: 01/10/2009
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