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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!

 

 

Happy New Year!!

Well, what a year that was! 

 

Yet again I find myself sitting here on the eve of a new year amazed at how the last 12 months have flown by.   But I guess I shouldn’t be surprised because I have packed rather a lot in!

 

There have been smiles, laughter, and tears of joy; shoes and dresses to die for; beautiful cakes and flowers; some spectacular wedding venues; hilarious best men’s speeches; bridesmaids as cute as buttons; stunning brides and gorgeous grooms…. and the weather has rained, blown a gale, and been freezing and sweltering in equal measures.

 

And if that wasn’t enough, 24 individual photoshoots, in the midst of the peak wedding season, for my very brave calendar boys and girls, who took part in my charity calendar for the Bosom Pals appeal.

 

So I’d like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who have made 2010 a truly spectacular year for me!

 

Wishing you all love, luck, happiness and the greatest of success in 2011, I leave you with some of my favourite images from this year’s weddings.

Submitted: 30/12/2010

Roll up, roll up….

Risque Business Charity Calendars are now available.... £7 each with all proceeds going to the Bosom Pals Appeal. Email me at jo@jocurtisphotographer.co.uk to place your orders. And if you want a sneak preview of the lovely boys and girls who took part check this video out....

Submitted: 02/11/2010

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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