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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!
Weddings at Sands Bistro, Southend
Ever been to a 'pretend' wedding? Well I went to one this week at Sands Bistro in Southend. And no, it wasn't an 'Eastenders' episode where they all go to the seaside and one of them gets married.... Sands, to the delight of many, is now available to book as a wedding venue, and on Monday they had a 'mock' wedding, complete with gorgeous bride and groom, models Sally and James, where we captured some great images which really show the venue off. The place looked fantastic and with the stunning views over the estuary it was picture perfect. For further information call 01702 468123.
Submitted: 26/03/2010
Beautiful handmade wedding albums by Tony Sarlo….
Have been so busy on the blog this week I almost forgot to mention my visit to Focus on Imaging, which is Europe's biggest annual imaging show, and a must for any serious photographer. With over 200 exhibitors and all the very latest digital cameras and processing equipment, it's a geek's paradise! It's also a great opportunity to catch up with my suppliers and I always make a bee-line for the Tony Sarlo's stand, for a warm Italian welcome and a glass of something fizzy! The Company is based in Contursi, Italy, and run by Tony and his wife Sandy together with their three sons, Stefano, Andrew and Ashley. Their wedding albums are absolutely exquisite - every one is hand made, book-bound and finished by a member of the Sarlo family, so this ensures an extremely high standard. The Sarlo's have also invested heavily in new technology to lead the way in bespoke digital wedding album design and production. I was lucky enough to visit them in Italy a few years ago and not only got to see the album production first hand, but was also able to sample some fine Sarlo hospitality.
Submitted: 16/03/2010
How to make a spectacular entrance at a wedding….
.... arrive by helicopter!! That's what Matt, my groom from last Sunday's wedding did and he couldn't have picked a clearer bluer sky as the backdrop for his descent into The Lawn in Rochford. Lisa, his bride-to-be, made a more wedding-dress-and-hairdo-friendly entrance and looked picture perfect for the day. Here's some of my favourite images....
Submitted: 14/03/2010
A taste of the Thai life…
For all you Thai food lovers out there, the great news is that Manoly's is reopening its doors today (Friday 12 March) after a stunning transformation. Manoly’s has been serving Thai food to the people of Leigh and the surrounding areas for 25 years, but now has a new look - all the way from Thailand. It's taken 10 weeks, and a team of dozens, to completely gut the restaurant, then build a totally new extended dining room, kitchen, bar and toilets.
Manager Mée Wolff explained that despite the intensive makeover and skill of the waiting and kitchen staff, nothing is being left to chance. Mée explained: “We wanted to get the new Manoly off to the right start and enjoy another 25 years of good fortune, so we invited a trio of Buddhist monks to perform a complex and very beautiful traditional blessing ceremony.” So I went along yesterday morning to photograph this ancient ceremony for them, as well as the 'Private Viewing' yesterday evening where the Mayor of Southend, Councillor Brian Smith, performed the official opening.
Take a look at the short video I've put together of some of the images which I think really capture the essence of the place.
Submitted: 12/03/2010
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