Chester Wedding Feedback - A Great Result!

Wow!

The Chester wedding event was great fun. I had expected lots of wedding photographers but there was quite a good spread of different wedding services, so it wasn't all wedding photography chat!

Looking forward to building some great new relationships and of course shooting lots of beautiful weddings in Chester.

As always with me, ideas are already brewing and I'll keep blogging as things begin to take shape. I also have some more stunning wedding photographs to share with you, which I plan to upload next time... watch this space!

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Chester Wedding Event

What a fabulous month we're having here in beautiful Snowdonia. With the traditional exception of the Bank Holiday weekend, the days have been warm and mild, with the bluest of blue skies!

A perfect month for the lifestyle shoots we've currently got booked... images to follow. And of course, for amazing Spring weddings.

I'm looking forward to attending a special networking event in Chester tomorrow evening, which is just for wedding-related businesses. It's always fascinating to meet people from other areas of the wedding world, not only because I learn so much from them, but also because it's useful to stay in touch and to be able to refer prospective brides to those offering the best services and products.

At the studio is a box containing samples and details for all sorts of other wedding suppliers. I am often requested to recommend wedding services from DJs to wedding dresses! Tomorrow's event in Chester will give me the opportunity to meet even more talented local wedding suppliers and experience their level of quality, so that brides in the Chester area can be sure of the best possible value for their wedding bucks.

I'll let you know how it goes in Chester tomorrow, and if you are a wedding supplier offering a high quality product with excellent service, be sure to get in touch and make your introduction!

Now, back to making the most of this wonderful weather with a photoshoot in a forest park! Hope you're all enjoying it too.

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Natural Family Portraits

Even in a studio setting, family portraits don't have to be formal and boring. Relaxed, happy portrait photographs are achievable, as long as the family is at ease with the photographer.

Elaine's family came into the studio in Gwynedd for some portrait photographs with their young children, and we all had a great time. When everyone is happily having fun the results can be really superb, and after a very short time it was easy to forget about the camera and lights!

We started off with everyone on the floor and asked the kids to climb on the adults, much to the children's delight!
With everyone still sitting on the floor, a fit of giggles lightens everybody and creates some lovely natural expressions. It's not always necessary for everyone to look towards the camera, in fact it's much more informal when the family is interacting together and the dynamics of their personalities can shine through.

Ruth and Ruby are wonderfully tolerant of my bad jokes, and Ruby could easily be set for a career as a model with her fabulous flame-haired looks!

Towards the end of the shoot everyone has forgotten all about my camera, and some wonderfully touching moments are caught as they interact closely together as a family.

If you would like more information on studio family portraits or lifestyle portraits on location, contact the studio and speak to Sally on 01341 28 11 93, or contact us through the website http://www.sallymarie.co.uk/.

Photoshoots are also available as gift vouchers and make amazingly memorable presents!

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Miss Galaxy 2010

Here's a name to watch out for - Alana Lewis from Tywyn, Gwynedd is getting ready for the Miss Galaxy finals 2010.

Starting at the studio this week, these images will form the basis for her portfolio and Sally Marie Photography wishes her lots of luck on this exciting adventure.

Please join me in showing our support for local modelling talent:

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Jade, Will and Cian's Photo-shoot

Jade received a very cool present from a generous friend at Christmas - photo-shoot gift vouchers! So we had a fun morning at the studio with Cian last week and here are some of the shots, some of my favourites and some of Jade's!

Family portrait photography doesn't have to take place in the studio either. Lifestyle portraits and location shoots are becoming increasingly popular, especially amongst young families. If you'd like to find out more about studio or Lifestyle portraits please call 01341 28 11 93.

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Cloe and Amy's Family Photoshoot

Last week I was very happy to welcome two of my earliest customers back to the studio, with an extra couple of additions to the family!

Beautifully dressed in matching outfits, the five children were all happy to smile and pose for the camera with very little guidance fom me - they really were naturals!

I've selected a few favourites to share with blog readers below:

Sally Marie offers fun family portrait photoshoots either at the studio, on location or at your home. For more information see the website http://www.sallymarie.co.uk/ or call 01341 28 11 93.

Many thanks to Cloe, Amy, Mikey, Bryony, Leo, Taylor and Levi!

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Winter Wedding at Penmaenuchaf Hall, Dolgellau

The week before Christmas saw some beautiful snowy weather around Penmaenpool, Dolgellau in stunning southern Snowdonia.

Although on the day of Leanne and Richard's wedding at Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel the grey skies held only rain showers, we still had lots of fun and even got everyone outside for a group shot (complete with umbrellas galore!)

Winter weddings are fantastic for rich, atmospheric photographs with low light creating a wonderful sense of mood. Here are a few personal favourites from this particular winter wedding:

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