May 2012 – John Harris Photography

May

Adam & Michelle’s Wedding at Somerton, North Norfolk. A Preview

Last weekend I was up on the North Norfolk coast in Somerton, just down the road from Winterton. It’s the second time I’ve shot a wedding at Somerton church and Adam and Michelle were very fortunate that their friend Simon, who is also the owner of Somerton Hall, allowed them to use his grounds for their marquee. Somerton Hall is right next to the church so it couldn’t have been more convenient.

Adam were a great couple, very easy to work with and great fun. Here’s a quick preview of their day with more to come once I’ve completed their fusion slideshow…

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16deC3amaJU&fmt=18

May

Hannah & Michael’s Wedding at Yaxley Hall Suffolk

On what was quite possibly the wettest day of the year so far, I travelled down to Suffolk to the lovely Yaxley Hall. It’s a venue that I’ve not shot at before but it’s one that I certainly hope to go back to as it is one of the finest venues around the East Anglian region with some lovely rooms, great artwork and beautiful grounds (not that we saw much of them due to the rain!). Big thanks goes out to Richard the wedding butler who took the time to show us round and look after us on the day. I’ll kick off with one of my favourite images of the year so far which just shows you don’t need blue sky and fluffy white clouds to make some stunning wedding photography.

May

Tom & Georgie’s Wedding – Sprowston Manor, Norwich

Another cracking wedding! It was a real local affair this time – we started the day at Georgie’s parents home close to the studio in Dilham, moved on to Coltishall church and then finished up at the Marriott Sprowston Manor just down the road. I photographed Georgie’s brother Matt’s wedding a couple of years ago and it’s always nice to see familiar faces again at a wedding, especially when they turn up with newborn babies :@)

May

Michael & Hannah – Yaxley Hall Preview

On quite possibly one of the wettest days of the year so far (and that’s saying something!) I made the trip down to the fantastic Yaxley Hall in Suffolk for the wedding of Michael and Hannah. It rained for the entire day which limited our use of the grounds but it certainly didn’t dampen any spirits; both Michael and Hannah and all their guests had absolutely the right attitude and made sure they had a great day despite the weather. Towards the end of the day I set up some lights outside and we all trooped out with brollies in hand to make one of my favourite shots of this year – it just shows that you don’t need sunshine to make great wedding photographs.

Here’s a quick preview of their day whilst I work on finishing their fusion slideshow:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQsiCky7o6o&fmt=18

May

Tom & Georgina’s Wedding at Sprowston Manor, Norwich – A Preview

The Spring weddings are now coming thick and fast (even if the weather isn’t!). Tom and Georgie’s wedding day a week ago started with bridal preparations at Dilham and then moved on to Coltishall church for the wedding ceremony. Their reception was held at the Sprowston Manor a few minutes drive from the church. I photographed Geogie’s brother’s wedding to Libby a coupe of years ago so it was really nice to catch up with them (and their new baby) again.

Georgie is absolutely lovely, very elegant and so easy to get on with. Tom had everyone in stitches most of the day (although he does have a bit of an obsession with pointing at things!). His ‘man-up’ comment during his very emotional speech was priceless. I’m in the process of building their slideshow with audio from the vows and speeches and a full post will follow in good time but in the meantime here’s a quick taster of their day..

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0hBb12AGFA&fmt=18

May

Some Lovely Feedback for our Fusion Product

It’s always fantastic when we receive feedback from couples. We put out heart and soul into our work and always try and deliver the absolute best we can for our clients. I received this lovely email from Lindsey a few days ago after we presented her and Andy with our first fusion slideshow :

Hi John

Needless to say, the slideshow with the sound has been a real hit with our guests too, I cant watch it now without getting emotional!! Thats coming from someone that held it together all day!

Here are some of their words. I hope other couples like it as much as we do, in the future.

‘Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous wedding video. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one so beautifully put together.’

‘Aren’t they lovely pictures. You both looked so happy and they really do bring it all back. I’m really glad you did send me these shots and have so enjoyed viewing them. The video is wonderful isn’t it along with music, the vows, clips of the speeches, etc. So evocative – I think it’s brilliant. It also shows all those little touches which were so thoughtfully put together. ‘