As the World Cup final approaches this weekend we know of two little cuties who will be cheering on Spain!! They took part in our World Cup portrait promotion in June, sporting the strip of their Dad’s favourite team! Their portraits made a wonderful Fathers Day gift for him…and now that Spain are in the final, he must be a very happy man!
Alison & James’ wedding was a perfect day full of emotion ~ laughter and tears a-plenty!
Married at Avenue Baptist Church in Westcliff on Sea, their reception was held in the grounds of James’ parents home in Hook End, Essex. Their guests enjoyed high tea in a beautiful marquee laden with china tea-cups and cake stands bursting with goodies! A hog-roast followed in the evening while the guests danced the night away.
Having known Alison since she was a little girl, being able to photograph her wedding day was truly extra special for photographer Sally Claydon.
Last Saturday I was lucky enough to meet a true craftsman, Master Silversmith Christopher Lawrence. Chris is one of the top silversmiths in the world and unknown to us until now, lives right here in Essex, just round the corner to us in Westcliff. Chris decided at the age of 13 that he wanted to become a silversmith, following a trip with the scouts to a silver factory, so his father built him a workshop at the bottom of the garden, where he practised until going to the Central School of Arts & Crafts in London. He is the winner of 28 prizes in the Goldsmiths Craft Council and holds 3 Jacque Cartier Memorial Awards.
Chris called us after completing an order for a gift for the Sultan of Oman and needing to get a record photograph for his client urgently, before the gift was shipped. I was asked to photograph a silver tree and spent the night worrying about the best way to do it, for his was no ordinary tree - but one lovingly crafted over 600 hours and worth £80,000. I have saved blogging until now to make sure that the tree has safely arrived in Oman - as it was literally un-insurable. I had no idea what to expect, but what I saw was beautiful, the work of a true craftsman. The tree stands approximately 2ft tall and 2ft wide and took three men to lift it into it’s final position, a beautifully crafted walnut box, designed by another craftsman, cabinet maker Paul Fayle of Park Interiors
The detail
Cheryl & Trevor got married on a lovely sunny day at St Peter & Paul’s in Hockley, with Father Jeffrey making everyone feel at home in his beautiful church on the hill, dating back to 1220 A.D. After the ceremony we carried on to the reception at Stockbrook Golf & Country Club, where it was lovely to work with Charlotte once again. We did however find time to stop off on the journey to take a few photographs in a rape field - with me standing on the roof of my car to get the shots, which created more than a little interest from the passing traffic!
Some to enjoy…
To celebrate England’s efforts in the World Cup, Studio Rochford are throwing open their doors every Saturday in June for all local children to come in and have their photograph taken in their England strip or team kits.
There is no charge for the shoot and we will make a donation to school or club funds for each child having their photograph taken.
All photographs are HALF PRICE and will make fantastic Fathers Day gifts!
Call us now on 01702 542842 to book your slot!
We received a lovely email today from our dear friend Patrick Gormally who attended the launch party of Sweet Sixteen Photography. Patrick is a faithful follower of Studio Rochford on Facebook and always encourages us with his kind words!
“I was delighted to have recently visited your ultra modern and beautiful studio in Rochford, having often visited your facebook contribution in the past, especially rewarding to meet the experts, who direct and manage the establishment, wonderful directors and staff, really focused on the business, of all aspects of photography, lighting, exposure, the expertise is truly amazing. In conclusion, I am impressed by the architecture of your premises, hopefully to be preserved forever. Once again, many thanks for Studio Rochford, your hospitality, and above all, educating me on the finer details of successful photography. Best Regards, from Patrick Gormally, Country Antrim, Northern Ireland.”
Thank you Patrick! You’re a star!
Penny & Dave win the record for the most number of bridesmaids this year with a magnificent TEN!!! All the lovely young ladies helped Penny & Dave enjoy their special day at Vaulty Manor. Here’s the first few little ones leading the bridal party down the aisle…plus a sneak preview of other shots of the day!
It’s always lovely to keep in touch with our brides & grooms…especially when they come back to us for baby photos a year or two later!! Dawn & Phil had a fantastic wedding at Stockbrook Manor and it was lovely to photograph them in their home with their gorgeous little bundle of fun, 3 month old Thomas.
Our work experience student Grace had a fantastic time modelling for our Sweet Sixteen Photography portfolio! “It was an amazing day and I’m so pleased with the photos!” Grace got involved in preparations for our launch party, so has learned as much about wallpapering and event-planning as she has about photography!
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Here is our beautiful Alix who helped us out by being photographed for our Sweet Sixteen Photography portfolio. None of our youngsters are professional models, but they could be!! They all did a fantastic job ~ and enjoyed every minute of it too! So, teenagers everywhere, dig out your posh frock, grab your friends and phone Studio Rochford to book your Sweet Sixteen Photoshoot!
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