Delighted to see one of my images of model Natalie Oag appearing in a half page advert in Professional Photographer magazine in an advert for Pocket Wizards. I use Pocket Wizards for all my off camera lighting, and they are superb bits of kit. I’ve used a few other wireless triggers but these are the best. Speak to the guys at JP Distribution for more details. Lots of examples of my off camera flash work at www.captiv8.uk.com
On Saturday I was delighted to be asked along to photograph the Shetland Coastguard helicopter paying a visit to Caithness. The Scrabster Coastguards and Assynt Mountain Rescue volunteers were there to liase with the helicopter crew. They ran through various drills, using the winch to show how to lift casualties aboard etc. I was delighted to get a trip in the helicopter as well, which was really cool. Thanks to Scrabster Coastguard/Assynt Mountain Rescue for inviting me along, and thanks to the Shetland guys for giving me a spin in their toy!
I’m no landscape photographer, but I have been asked to show some of my images so as promised, here’s a slideshow of a few of them.
Yesterday I was in Stirling doing a presentation for Stirling Camera Club. I stopped at Ruthven Barracks on the way down as the light looked great there. I love this place! It was built in the early 18th century and sits in a fantastic spot and always catches my eye when I’m travelling between Inverness and Perth.
Last week I was lucky enough to photograph the wedding of Emma Perrin and Paul Boyce at the very exclusive Loch Lomond Golf Club, near Luss. As a golf fan, it was a real thrill to work in such a great place having watched the Scottish Open being played there every year. It truly is one of the nicest venues I have been to, and the staff were fantastic as well.
The day began with me joining Paul and some of the guys at the nearby Carrick Golf Course where they were playing a round of golf to help them relax before the main event. I never thought about the choice of footwear, so my Italian leather shoes probably weren’t the best for such a wet course!
Emma was getting ready at the Loch Lomond Spa, so I managed a few shots there before heading back to the the Club for getting ready shots. Emma was in a beautiful room upstairs whilst Paul and the guys were getting ready at the Mens Locker Room which had name plates on lockers which read like a who’s who of world golf.
The wedding was a very emotional affair with a lot of tears being shed (maybe even a sneaky one or two from me) and then it was time to head outdoors to make the most of the great light we were blessed with. I loved this part with so many great places to shoot! I had to make sure I didn’t get too carried away or dinner may have had to have been moved a few hours!
Then it was time for dinner, which I sampled and have to say was amazing. The evening entertainment started with a pipe band playing for the guests, before they headed in for the band The Jay Bees to start up.
It really was an honour to be part of this wedding and it’s one I’ll remember for a long time. Thanks to Emma & Paul for allowing me to be part of their special day, and thanks to Knut, Stefan and the rest of the staff for the great welcome received!
Over to Emma:
Suppliers: Function central – Band Jay Bees & DJ, The Entertainment Company – Piping Band.
Ceremony Venue: Loch Lomond Golf Club – Luss
Reception venue: Loch Lomond Golf Club – Luss
Dress: Designer Jenny Packham (Elizabeth Dress) – Liz Corker Bride Nottingham
Shoes: Diane Hassall – Rainbow Club
Cake: NA
Rings: A&S Jewellers – Hatton Garden London
Hair: Beautiful You Hair & Makeup – Ruth Chalk
Make Up: As Above
Cars: NA – Coach Company Doigs Travel of Glasgow
Others: Hair Piece – Jenny Packham
What was your favourite moment of the day? A hard one, a have a few….. They have to be saying our vows, walking around the amazing grounds having our photos taken in some fantastic places, and the piping band playing outside with our family and friends watching from the steps of the house.
What advice would you give to other brides planning their wedding? My advice would be do exactly what you want don’t listen to anyone else, try and keep it between yourself and you partner as it makes it more special. Don’t get caught up with tradition.
Was there anything you’d have done differently?
No we were extremely happy with everything; however maybe taken some time to eat some of our canapés that everyone had said were lovely and we had spent so long choosing!!!
Last week I travelled to Glasgow for a post wedding shoot with Isha & Hiten, who were married last June at Oran Mor in the city. The plan was to do an evening shoot on some of the bridges on the Clyde. We didn’t get a lot of time due to the very quick onset of darkness this time of year, but we managed to get some good images.
Our shoot was, however spoiled slightly by some morons who put Glasgow to shame. First up a smelly wee ned with baseball cap and celtic scarf came along and started being quite aggressive towards Isha and Hiten, and then me. He was clearly either drunk or high and was making racist remarks and acting threatening. He didn’t seem to realise he was about 8 stone and the biggest threat was that one of us would get rabies or something if we hit him. We then moved onto our second spot, where once set up, I heard a small smashing noise and eventually spotted that someone had thrown eggs from a flat balcony behind me. Welcome to Glasgow, City of Culture.
Anyway, fair play to Isha and Hiten who tried not to let it bother them too much and we managed to make light of the situation.
Here’s a few images from the shoot:
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