Monday 3 March 2014

A snapshot of



One of the reasons why I love photographing weddings is the emotions; intense intimacy coupled with overwhelming joy, It's sometimes hard to contain it myself.

Here is a snapshot from Irvine and Stephanie's wedding held just outside of Bristol at the start of this year which I will blog in full at a later date.




Tuesday 28 January 2014

Bali Photos Part 1 - Barong & Legong dance

Last summer the family and I packed our bags and headed off to Bali. Been so busy that I only managed to look over them now! Well I am finally going to be sharing some of the amazing things from the trip. 

As typical tourist we had a list of places and sights we wanted to see, and of course we had to experience some Balinese dancing.

In legends, Legong is the heavenly dance of divine nymphs. Of all classical Balinese dances, it remains the quintessence of femininity and grace. Girls from the age of five aspire to be selected to represent the community as Legong dancers.








The Barong is probably the most well known dance and a typical good vs evil story.

The barong, mystical dragon-like creature, is portrayed by two dancers wearing a huge sway-backed body with trailing hair and a curved tail. He is a symbol of good, associated with the right and white magical powers. His counterpart is Rangda, an evil panged which with long fingernails, pendulous breasts and a long flaming tongue. She is queen of evil spirits and rules the graveyards and the darkest night, specializing in black magic and evil. The Barong and The Rangda are parts of an eternal pantomime that represents the conflict between good and evil, and the symbolic play they enact is part of a purification ceremony that is designed to restore the equilibrium of these two forces, a means of strengthening the spiritual resistance of the village; maintaining the good health, physical and spiritual, of the community.


















Friday 27 December 2013

A New Day Approaches!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas day! As the new year approaches I reflect on such an eventful year. Been lucky to have shot so many weddings in my first year and to have met some amazing people along the way. A special big love to all the couples who have let me into their lives even if for a day.

I will be relaunching a new website in the new year and introducing new wedding packages which will start from around £795.
If you would like to book me before the price increase you have until 1st February 2014 to book at my current rate.


Friday 20 December 2013

Whimsical Wonderland Weddings blogged and upcoming rebranding!

Glad to see one of my weddings blogged on the lovely Whimsical Wonderland Weddings! When I started doing this wedding lark, didn't think I would enjoy it so much and take it as far as I have. With loads of weddings already booked next year I am really forward to the next step of this journey! Oh and start of next year the wedding side of my photography will solely come under the 'steal the day photography' brand so keep checking back!



Monday 25 November 2013

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A glorious day with the lovely Owen and Lou, who both looked amazing. I had such an amazing day and want to give out big love Mr and Mrs Roscoe!
xxx