Photography Training: Last Call for My Wedding Photography Seminar at SIM2000

11th April 2012 at SIM2000 Imaging in Hertfordshire.

Unlike a lot of "trainers" i still shoot regularly and generate all of my family's income from professional photography. I remain one the South East's busier wedding photographers and shoot weddings all over the UK and abroad.

At my forthcoming seminar in Hertfordshire for SIM2000, i will be talking about the reality of being a wedding photographer and building and running a real wedding photography business. Guaranteed to be HYPE AND BS FREE it should be fun. Hopefully the truth won't upset too many people who deserve to know the truth.

The day will give an insight into how i have built and run my business on a day to day basis as well as sharing lots of images and a few full weddings to really allow delegates into my head and see how i operate and what makes me tick. Working from home can be tough but i will explain who i make it work around my very important family life.

You can read more about the day here.

I spoke for SIM2000 last year and the day sold out quickly and i understand that most of this year's places have gone already so if you want to attend please get in touch with the guys at SIM2000 as soon as possible.



You can view my wedding portfolio here.

Baby Photographer Sussex: Meet Ailla

I was privileged to be asked to take baby Ailla's first professional pictures last week.

Previously i had photographed her big brother Isaac on a few occasions and i was so pleased to see him again for this session.

i chose to work by window light (we have an amazing bay window in the studio precisely for this) and shot wide open on my 24-70 2.8 and 180 2.8 lenses.

Here a few favourite shots and i hope to welcome the guys back very soon.


















You can view my portrait portfolio here.

Newborn Photography Sussex: Cordelia

I thought i would share with you some images from my shoot yesterday.

I called in to photography my beautiful new niece, Cordelia who was juts 12 days old!

All the images have been shot using a single small window to create the mood and processed using a warm monochrome action that i have developed especially for the job.














You can view my portrait portfolio here.

Wiston House Wedding Photographer: Sussex Wedding Photography: Lisa and Matthew's Wedding at Wiston House, West Sussex

My first wedding of 2012 took place at the amazing Wiston House, in West Sussex.

Lisa and Matt were married earlier in the week but i was asked to cover their "real wedding day" a Blessing in the beautiful church in the Wilton Park Estate.

The day was blessed with glorious sunshine which offered up challenging but dramatic lighting, especially when shooting outside into long angle sun. However, working in the winter light is a passion of mine and i always prefer to go with it rather than hiding away.

After the ceremony there followed a wonderful drink reception where we were entertained by the wonderfully talented harpist Fiona Hosford.

It was a really good wedding to kick off the year and it was lovely to work with my good friends from the "Wiston Dream Team". Flowers were by BO-K, Stationery and sweet buffet by Elegant Stationery, the amazing cake was made by Becky from Consumed by Cake and disco by Disco Fever.

I would also like to mention the amazing Amanda Dean and all the Wiston Staff who was stars as usual.

Here are a few moments of the day, all taken on my Nikon D3s using my 24-70 2.8. 180 2.8 and 10.5 2.8 lenses.













I have had a fisheye for years but always prefer to use it sparingly. However this scene was crying out for it!






You can view my wedding portfolio here.

Wedding Photographer Sussex: Images from My Workshop in Association with Park Cameras

Last week saw me speaking for Park Cameras at their training centre and Ashdown Park Hotel about wedding photography.

Blessed by a full attendance, my workshop was split into two days. Day one saw me teach and explain the ways of wedding photography, providing the tools to successfully build and run a profitable wedding photography business. This took place in Burgess Hill at Park Cameras superstore.

Day Two was on location at Ashdown Park Hotel, and included theory and practical sessions. Subjects including lighting, posing working indoors and when you are up against it. Our model, Chloe was brilliant as she put up with being photographed by me and then delegates as they tried out techniques i had been teaching during the day.

Feedback has been really good and i have received a number of very kind emails and messages including:

Hi Peter,

Thanks for a couple of very interesting and informative days at Park Cameras and then at Ashdown Park Hotel. I have learned a lot of useful ideas and gained loads of tips and thought your approach was both relaxed and stimulating. The way you work with light and attention to detail has been inspirational.

I have already shot a few weddings and am looking forward to putting some of your ideas into practice.

Once again, many thanks.

Phil.


Hi

I hope you are well.

I have not long been home from the two day seminar and thought I would let you know how I got on.

I found Peter to be very informative and very professional in his knowledge, delivery and friendliness. He answered any questions very well without speaking down to us which can often occur in similar circumstances. He was only too happy to share his knowledge and personal experiences with us. The mix of business training as well as photographic skills was well balanced. I left both days with my mind reeling with ideas and the start of business plans too.

The two days were very useful and provided me with skills useable in any photographic field not only Weddings.

The venues were ideal and the model very easy and professional to work with. I have only managed to download my shots and have a quick flick through but I have some shots I am very pleased with. I feel a lot more confident regarding wedding photography which is useful as I am doing one in July for a work colleagues niece!

I would recommend this course to anyone thinking of taking up wedding photography.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care.

Chris




Hi Peter

First of many thanks for the 2 day course, superb tutor and so much learned.

Best regards and thanks once again

Daren Saunders


I thought i would share a few of my images of Chloe taken on day two.

Nikon D3s with my 180mm f2.8 lens



24-70 2.8 lens











You can view my wedding portfolio here.

Wedding Photographer Sussex: The Ashdown Park Hotel Wedding Showcase

I just wanted to draw your attention to this weekend's Wedding Showcase at one of the UK's leading wedding venues, the stunning Ashdown Park Hotel in East Sussex.

The Showcase is on Sunday 11th March, running from 10.30am to 4pm with complimentary entry. You can see full details here.

I will, of course, be exhibiting all day and can't wait to meet couples and help them to select the right photographer for their wedding.



The venue is perfect for almost any wedding, anytime of the year with beautiful grounds set within Ashdown Forest and one of the most dramatic interiors you will ever experience for the setting of a wedding breakfast.



Combined with superb, professional but friendly staff, APH is a must if you are planning a wedding and want to see some of the country's best wedding suppliers under one roof.





You read more about Ashdown Park weddings in a dedicated section of my blog here.




You can view my wedding portfolio here.