Sussex Wedding Photography: Peter Prior Photography

WELCOME TO THE BLOG OF PETER PRIOR PHOTOGRAPHY!

Sussex based photographer, Peter Prior is a creator of artistic and timeless wedding images with an international reputation for constantly exceeding his clients expectations, producing pictures that other photographers simply just don't see. This leaves couples with an exciting and dynamic life long memory of the most important and exciting day of their lives.

His work is more that a set of wedding photographs; Peter allows viewers into each wedding so that they feel as if they were actually there, even if the were not present. A storyteller, he reveals the atmosphere and emotions of the day and combined with his amazing use of light provides clients with unique stunning albums every time!

A low key, gentle and discreet approach enables Peter to become completely absorbed into a wedding day, allowing his clients to switch off and enjoy the day without having to worry about their photography.

Having been a specialist wedding photographer for 16 years, Peter has covered in excess of 700 weddings to date and is available to photograph anywhere in the world. His vast experience as a Full Time Professional Wedding Photographer really sets his work apart when compared with the multitude of newcomers to the world of wedding photography. He has covered weddings from Aberdeen to Cornwall, Wales to Cyprus as well as more local ceremonies of course!

Peter's talent, amazing eye, attention to detail and exemplary customer service really provide his couples with an experience that is second to none.

He is also the a winner of over 60 industry awards, including being the current South East MPA Documentary and Classical Wedding Photographer of the Year and being awarded two Awards of Excellence at the National MPA Awards in Newcastle in October 2011. Peter also won the Documentary Wedding Photographer award in 2010 and the Classical award in 2009.

A sought after teacher and lecturer of wedding photography,Peter has been a mentor to countless aspiring and established
photographers and is passionate about promoting the highest possible standards of wedding photography.

For all the latest weddings and news about Peter Prior Photography please follow this blog. Articles are posted below regularly and the archives are fully searchable by using the categories on the right hand side. Comments are always welcome so please feel free to contribute.

Sussex Photographer: New Camera

After a busy weekend, Monday morning was time off for us.

Whilst shopping, i decided to pop into Hailsham Camera Centre, a very old school camera shop that has been running longer than i care to remember.

At the back of the shop, there is a cabinet of vintage cameras for sale and i couldn't resist a little 35mm camera that dates back to the 1950s and seems to be in great working order. Only putting a film through it, will prove this of course and i can't wait to get started on a few personal film projects i have in mind.

My "new toy" is a Voigtlander Vito B and as it is the version with the smaller viewfinder it must have been made between 1954-57.

After 16 years as a professional wedding and portrait photographer, shooting on film and digital auto focus 35mm SLRs and medium format cameras, it will be challenging but refreshing to go back to the very basics with a beautifully made manual focus camera with no battery power, meter and of course LCD screen!. Better still it was a relative bargain and therefore i couldn't resist.

This other article should help me get up and running.

Assuming all works OK, i will be sharing a few images from the projects i will be setting myself and who knows i might even end up expanding on my "new old toys"!

Here a montage of the little Vito B. Its tiny so very portable!



I love old cameras and have a 1930s Reflex Korelle that was owned by my late Grandfather. I am intending on trying to get this serviced and up and running this year, although this has been a project for the past 10 years or so!

Sussex Wedding Photography: Where You Can Meet Peter in 2012 (UPDATED)

I am very selective regarding which bridal shows i attend but the quality of these events is sure to be good and well worth a visit for any couples planning their wedding in the next year or so.

26th February: Broyle Place Wedding Fair, near Ringmer, East Sussex

4th March: The Grand Hotel Wedding Showcase, in Eastbourne (10am-3pm)

11th March: Ashdown Park Hotel Wedding Showcase, East Sussex.

Coming to speak to us at one of these fantastic events is a great way to spend some time appreciating quality wedding photography whilst planning your dream wedding, at one of the UK's top wedding venues.

Sussex Wedding Photographer: And More Kind Word

I was very pleased to receive this thank you card in the post yesterday.



Its always great to be appreciated and to know that you've produced images that your clients are delighted with.

You can see some of the images from Emma and Keith's wedding here.

You can also view my wedding portfolio here.

Sussex Portrait Photographer: Isabelle's Second Session

I was pleased to welcome back Isabelle and her parents for her second portrait session in the past year.

I always find the difference a few months make to a child amazing. Now fully mobile and with her own terrific personality she was a lot of fun. The first session was at home, but this time we did the photographs in my home studio.

Here are a few favourite images from the shoot.













You can view my portrait portfolio here.

Sussex Wedding Photographer: Yet More Kind Words

Just received another very kind email. Its always a dream to read such nice comments about the work you have done for fabulous clients.

Dear Peter

The photos are fantastic the ones of the dancing and the fancy dress are just brilliant they capture the atmosphere perfectly. You are a genius.!

Can't wait for another event so we can work with you again even I think three weddings would be a little too much. Happy New Year.

Kindest regards


Gail and Gavin

You can see images from Gail and Gavin's wonderful weddings here.

My wedding portfolio can be viewed here.

Sussex Wedding Photographer: Bows Hire

I just thought i would write a short piece about a wonderful company run by my good friends Toby and Gemma.

They own and run Bows Hire, THE wedding and events decoration specialists. Based in East Sussex the have over 2000 events experience to transform any venue into an artistic masterpiece.

Bows hire cater for any venue, from hotels and marquees to village halls and barns and have a showroom in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, where you can plan your dream styling.

I have had the privilege of covering countless weddings with Gemma and Toby and would recommend them without hesitation.

Here are a couple of images i took at a private masquerade ball we covered together with our friends at Super Event.





Their contact details are below and if you call them after reading this, please tell them about this blog.

Website www.bowshire.co.uk
Tel: 01424 870084

You can view my wedding portfolio here.