Bristol Wedding Photographic

 Last year I photographed a wedding for a lovely lady who works for the Princes Trust, so I was delighted when she asked me to photograph the Prince’s Trust South West Leadership Group event on Wednesday 30^th March at the prestigious Merchants’ Hall in Clifton, Bristol. 

There were a number of very special guests lined up for the evening.  Bristol-based entrepreneur Rob Law, founder of Trunki (www.trunki.co.uk), was speaking at the event about his journey to success and how he was supported by The Prince’s Trust.  Also, the Prince’s Trust Ambassador, newsreader and Royal Correspondent, Nicholas Owen was there to talk about his support of The Trust.

 The South West Leadership Group is an exclusive network of business leaders and entrepreneurs from the South West who financially support The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme. There was an opportunity to meet some of the young entrepreneurs that The Trust has recently helped into business, including myself!  The evening started with a drinks reception where there was a small trade fair of Trust-supported businesses, followed by the guest speakers.  It was a memorable evening and I was so happy to be involved and to help an organisation, which has helped me with my photography business in so many ways. 

Hi Caroline,
 
Just a quick note to say a big thank you for our wedding album, it is lovely and is exactly what we wanted! Although our wedding was back in April it has taken till now to say thank you for being our photographer! All our guests said how un-intrusive you were which made our day run so stress free and enjoyable.
 
All the best
 
Hannah & Tom

Rain, rain go away!  Not on my wedding day!

So, it’s a summer wedding you’re after, sun and blue skies, but wait, it’s England and believe it or not, it sometimes rains, I know, I couldn’t believe it either!  I’ve had so many more sunny weddings than rainy ones, so maybe I’m a lucky charm?  Ok, don’t hold me to that, it’s not in my contract!  So what happens if it decides to do the unthinkable (or not so unthinkable!) and the heavens open on your big day?!  Well, fear not, I have a few tips and words of comfort for you; it can be beautiful and even fun!  Firstly, remember you are marrying the woman or man of your dreams and that’s pretty much all that matters!  It’s your special day so embrace everything, even the weather!

Rain doesn’t have to ruin your picture perfect shots.  In fact, it can sometimes be an advantage.  This is because the soft lighting can make for a beautiful misty effect and the sight of raindrops can create some artistic images.  It’s also romantic! Rain invokes feelings of intimacy so photos of you huddled up and sheltering together will make for super cute pictures!  Providing your venue isn’t a big open field with no shelter, most venues will have some alternative indoor spots for photos such as reception areas, hallways and bridal suites.  If not, think about locations near by, such as sheltered parts outside grand historic buildings for example.  However, if you are brave enough to embrace the drizzle, why not venture outside with an oversized umbrella or two, you could even colour co-ordinate with your flowers etc. 

So, some top tips… 

Shoes:  Pick up a pair of welly boots or maybe flats, which you don’t mind getting wet.  It will help when going from location to location and you won’t get your pretty heels dirty or stuck in the mud!

Hair:  Sexy granny rain hats that tie under your chin!  Need I say more?  I promise not to laugh!

Umbrellas:  Get a few matching umbrellas for your bridal party, preferably without logos!  The photos will look wicked! 

Dress:  Rain spots won’t show up on camera and probably no one will even notice so don’t fret!  Try not to worry too much as you’re only going to wear it once.  After the ceremony and wedding breakfast, why not go out and jump in some puddles?  You know you want to!

 So, I hope that helps and if it does rain on your wedding day, I hope it doesn’t ‘dampen’ your spirits (sorry!)  Besides, I’ve always wanted to photograph a bride in welly boots!  Any takers?!!!

 Hot Mexican food is just what I needed after taking some pics of my friends Mexican food van at Didmarton Point to Point.  It was another freeeezing day but good fun.  This was Los Amigos’ first outing in their bright yellow van!  Here are a few of the promotional shots I did for them.  Watch out for them at a festival near you…… Good luck guys!

What better thing to do on a sunday than stand in a freezing cold field in a corset!  Here are some pics of my friend  Tammy looking lovely as always….. and not at all cold!!!

“We were thrilled with the photos taken and the creative way that Caroline organised them in our Photobook. Caroline put time and effort into visiting our venues with us, ensuring that we were happy with the proceedings of the day and accommodating all our desires and requests. Caroline mixed real professionalism with a relaxed informality, which got the best out of our guests for photos without disturbing their enjoyment of the day.  Thank you!”

Hey!

Just a little note to say thank you for being our photographer! Thank you for listening to our ideas and hopes for the day, we were quite specific about what we wanted, and you took that on board and delivered ten fold! You blended in like a guest, which enabled you to get some great candid shots!  Complete perfection! Thank you, thank you, thank you! (Did we say that already?!)

“Caroline’s attention to detail and artistic abilities are matchless. The level of service provided made a special day into an unforgettable experience and the seamless subtlety and perfection of her role was quite outstanding. Caroline took every care to make all involved feel comfortable and her control of the day was made with the lightest, most expert touch.

Bristol Wedding Photographic must be the only choice for anyone who values exceptional photography.”

Hi Caroline, thanks again for photographing our wedding!  We just wanted to write to say how thrilled we were with out beautiful photographs and to praise you (again!).  Your relaxed attitude made us all the more relaxed and able to enjoy the whole photography experience.  Many of our guests have commented on how unobtrusive and friendly you were!  Our wedding album arrived yesterday and we just couldn’t hold back the tears, so artistic and creative!  Thank you again, we hope to work with you in the future…. maybe a Christening next time!

Stay tuned for forthcoming news and events all about my photography.