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Wedding Photography at Knebworth House

Knebworth House have set up a blog which makes an interesting read on subjects as diverse as recent films shot there to tips from the resident Chef. Each month I will be adding to the mix with tips and information Wedding Photography related.
I am delighted to be contributing to the Knebworth House Blog, check out...

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Wedding Photography - Why I love it

This is a montage from several weddings over the years ….. To me this is what wedding photography is all about!   ……   People!

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First Wedding of 2010

Saturday’s wedding at Fanhams Hall was my first of this year. Alison & Ciaran celebrated together with family and friends after their wedding vows were exchanged in the Long Room. After some formal photographs in the grounds everyone was glad to get back into the warm for the wedding breakfast in the Oak Room.
Two best...

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Alison & Bill 12th December 2009

There was a definite yuletide feel at the  Manor of Groves on Saturday for Alison & Bill’s wedding. Apart from the Christmas decorations the wedding had a classy black & white theme for the occasion with male guests in dinner jackets and black ties. The black & white chair coverings for the ceremony and evening...

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Leigh & her Bridal Party - Wedding Photography Tewin Bury Farm

I photographed Leigh & Steve’s wedding on Saturday.  They were married at Tewin Bury Farm and after the ceremony we captured this delightful shot of Leigh and her party.

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Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 6:52 pm Leigh Furey - Thank you so much for making our day so easy. The photo's are amazing. Thanks again.

Hayat & Hassan 27th November 2009 - London Wedding Photography

Hayat & Hassan originally met each other some time ago and their paths separated. However in recent years they met again and on Friday they we married in Richmond!
Orignally both from Iraq, Hayat has been living and working in London whilst Hassan resides in the beautiful city of Geneva where he works for the United...

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Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 7:36 am Ahmad Partow - Wonderful pictures. It was a great 2 days!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 12:40 pm Manal karake - very beautiful photos, Best wishes and congratulations

Monday, December 7, 2009 - 2:35 pm Zeinab Partow - Great photos! You really manage to capture the emotions of the moment. I'm very much looking forward to seeing the rest of the pictures.

It Must Be Love !

One of my favourite weddings from this year has to be Ros & Barrie on the 3rd October.
Not great weather but a lovely local couple from Hitchin.
The title of this blog entry was their song for the first dance. They had the Madness version but for this slideshow ( please be patient as it does...

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Facebook Comment

Lauren & James who were wed at the end of July have just received their wedding album and Lauren kindly posted this lovely comment on her Facebook page.
Thank you Lauren …
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Lauren Bevis Snowdon
officially has the best wedding album ever in the world I absolutely love it!!!
Steve Gemmell is a genius!!
Thank you so much …
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Thursday, November 26, 2009 - 10:07 pm Suzanne Farress - I totally agree, Steve is the best! We are over the moon with our beautiful album - Thanks so much Steve x

Katherine & Assad - London Wedding Photography

St Etheldreda’s in Ely Place, London is Britain’s oldest Catholic Church. It’s origins date from the time when bishops were called to sit in Parliament. And it was here on Saturday the 24th October at 2pm that Katherine and Assad were married.
Following the ceremony The Bride & Groom left the church in a vintage Rolls...

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Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 4:52 pm Fr Stefan Hnylycia - Wonderful photos of a wonderful day! I didn't know people did "black and white" any more. Neither was I aware that you got so close during the ceremony. Discretion on your part and me busy being focused on the actions and prayers.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 1:44 pm Mick & Linda - Hello Steve The photo's are exactly right and reflect the wonderful wedding we all experienced. Thank you so much.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 1:02 am Katherine & Assad - Hi Steve, we are in our hotel in Macau and managed to log on to see these amazing photos! They are absolutely stunning!! Thank you so much. We look forward to seeing the rest when we return from honeymoon. Thanks again for a brilliant job, Katherine & Assad.

Lucy & Mark 10th October 2009 - Wedding Photography Moor Park

The word confetti originates from the Italian word referring to edible favours and candies given to wedding guests.
Modern paper confetti is a relatively new invention, first documented in the 1890s. It quickly became popular at society weddings and soon went into mass production.
Apparently the origin of the confetti tradition probably goes back to pagan fertility...

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Friday, October 23, 2009 - 10:16 am robertrory - Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.

Monday, October 19, 2009 - 2:28 pm Chris and Val Collier - Absolutely a wonderful day, very very pleased to be part of it. Mark and Lucy deserved every minute of it and we are privileged that they are such a big part of our lives. Like Carmel cannot wait to see the rest.

Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 12:46 pm Ray Howell - I dont think photos have ever caught the mood of an occasion in such a way! It's as if i am still there, an unbeleivable day. A very big thank you to everybody involved on the day, you made it so special not only for Lucy and Mark but for everyone that attended.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 12:23 pm Carmel Robertson - Can't wait to see all the photos, the above are gorgeous. Had a fantastic time!. Photographer was very good, not at all intrusive.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 8:05 am Suzanne Purtow - Really excellent photos. So good that they are not rigid and posed. Well done and want to see the rest asap.

Monday, October 12, 2009 - 7:26 pm Jo Robertson - Fantastic photos - can't wait to see the rest of them! What a fabulous day & night! Had an excellent time!

Monday, October 12, 2009 - 5:56 pm Andy Harvey - Mr 'H' - Steve, totally amazing shots, a great evening and clients loved it too. Your pics are not only wonderful but you've got them on display so so quickly. I look forward to seeing some others sometime soon. - Truly wonderful!

Monday, October 12, 2009 - 11:16 am Allister Freeman - Great shots, love the dancing images - brilliant!