Custard Factory Photoshoot - {West Midlands Wedding Photographer}

I'm always saying I am so lucky to live in the centre of the country...I can pretty much get anywhere with in a reasonable amount of time.  I'm also fortunate enough to live about 30 mins drive from the centre of Birmingham & all it has to offer.  The Custard Factory is an area in Birmingham which is home to creative galleries, vintage shops & some amazing streets covered in graffiti as well as wonderful architecture...a perfect location for a photoshoot. 


Last month, a group of talented models, stylists & photographers got together to have some fun..experiment a little & create some fantastic images. The theme was Urban/Fashion/Bridal & it was lovely to experiment & push myself out of my comfort zone & try new things. 


A big thank you goes out to the lovely Diana Ardelean for providing such lovely dresses for the models to wear.  Big thanks to Jeff Land & Rachel Wilks who organised the shoot & also a massive thank you also goes out to the models & stylists who made it all possible. 

 

Make up artists
Vicki Steel MUA MM # 1740982
Amy Calder Murray Hair & makeup MM # 2127045
Claire Glauch MUA MM # 2284881
Leanne Urquart Hair
Simon at Hedrock Hair MM # 557286


Models
Kate More Model MM # 1285536
Jay Dhaliwal Model MM # 2020889
Claire Pritchard 
Harriet Peach
Katherine Mae Shand Model
Christina Ward Model
Kym Jessica Louise Clarke Model
Jenny Kumari Pargamia Model MM # 2252628. [ MM = www.modelmayhem.com  ]

Helen & Jason...Married {Stourbridge Wedding Photographer}

Hi..it's been a while...I've just come back from the most awesome weekend in London..spending time with friends & fellow photographers...watch out for the blog post coming shortly about that.  I'm just about to head off to catch up some some well earned family time but I wanted to share the wedding of Helen & Jason before I do.

Helen & Jason's wedding was a lovely, small intimate occasion...just 10 people..including the Bride & Groom!! We started the day at the Christ the King Church in Kingstanding which has some of the most gorgeous stained glass windows & then headed off to Simpsons in Birmingham...Michelin starred restaurant..home of Andreas Antona.

So..here are a selection of images from their very special day.

Watch out for the London Blog Post coming soon.

Goodbye Summer - {Stourbridge Photographer - Samantha J Photography}

I love it when I stumble across pictures I haven't edited & I was so pleased to find these ones from the Summer. It's been freezing here today so I snuggled up in front of my computer & decided to write this blog post.

These were taken in the Summer..One day with nothing to do myself & Grace visited Bodenham Arboretum in Stourbridge, it's such a lovely place, very peaceful & well worth a visit. There's a lovely cafe or you can do what Grace & I did...pack a picnic!!!

I've been trying out some new editing presets too so these have a little bit of a different feel. Hope you like.

Natasha & Richard - Coniston Hall Wedding - Oh what a perfect day!

"Nature is painting for us... day after day... pictures of infinite beauty."

Author: John Ruskiin

I love my job...everyone that knows me knows this fact...for me, to share one of the most exciting days of  a couple's life is an honour and a privilege.  Every so often though..a couple comes along & makes my job just that little bit more special...Natasha & Richard are one of those couples.  

I was referred to Natasha & Richard by a lovely friend of mine..which is where the story begins because when Natasha made the initial call to me we spent about an hour on the phone..chatting like old friends.  She immediately "got" my style of photography & I just knew how to photograph her day.  We didn't actually meet in the flesh until 2 weeks before the wedding but 4 hours later (& 1 parking fine...oops!) I felt like I had known them both forever. 

So on 5th November I travelled up to Yorkshire to photograph their wedding the next day at Coniston Hall and boy did I get a lovely surprise. The venue was amazing but at this time of year even more so....beautiful autumnal colours were everywhere...I was in photographer heaven!!! 

I also have to say a massive thanks to my lovely photographer chum Zoe of Photos by Zoe for being my amazing second shooter & partner in crime on the day. Her images are wonderful so pop & take a look at her website. 

Natasha & Richard's day was such good fun...we laughed & laughed ALL day long & it's a wedding I will remember forever & I am so grateful that they chose me to capture it for them. I honestly feel I have made some lifelong friends. 

So....her are a few of my favourite images from their day...enjoy....

You can also see the slideshow from Natasha & Richard's perfect day right here...

Trentham Gardens Engagement Shoot - West Midlands Wedding Photographer

I can't tell you how many times I've been travelling up the M6 & seen the signs for Trentham Gardens...every time we go to Alton Towers, each time we've visited Blackpool...the list goes on & on.  Each time I see that brown tourist attraction sign I promise myself I'll visit one day!  So when Helen & Jason ask me if I would do their engagement photoshoot there is was the perfect opportunity. 

Let me tell you...this place is spectacular & I will definitely be going back again, but for now...here are a selection of images from the day.  Can't wait to shoot their wedding on Friday.