The Wedding of Nicola and Pete, Ridgmont House, Horwich, Lancashire

On Friday 6th August 2010, I had the pleasure of being the wedding photographer at the wedding of Nicola and Pete at Ridgmont House, Chorley Old Road, Horwich, Lancashire.  Pete has recently been diagnosed with cancer, has a broken leg and Nicola, with support from friends and family organised the wedding in 3 weeks and did a truly remarkable job.

The day started for me with the Bridal preparations at Nicola's Mum and Dad's house.  Ian and Eileen made me feel very welcome and already there were many nerves although bridesmaids Talia and Claudia (Nicola and Pete's Daughters) were very excited at the prospect of the day ahead.  Nicola had already been to get her make up beautifully done with Maria at Spit and Polish in Blackburn. Pictures of some of the details of the day were taken, including the beautiful dress from Tie The Knot in Blackburn and Flowers from Ruth Marriner Flowers Blackburn.  Nicola Parkinson was busy being the hair dresser and it was not long before it was time for everyone to get dressed up.  It wasn't difficult to see the pride in Dad's eye as Nicola and the girls looked stunning in their dresses.  A few shots were taken and then it was time to head over to Ridgmont to meet up with the boys.  Nerves were apparent and once we had received the flowers that had been forgotten, we took a few shots with Pete, Best Man Duncan and Dad, Harold.

It was then time for the arrival of the bridesmaids followed by Nicola in the cars supplied by Darren Griffin.  The personalized number plates were a great touch and just one of the many things during the day that was to show how much Nicola and Pete are loved.  On to the ceremony, an emotional ceremony it was, but it wasn't long before we were in the company of the new Mr and Mrs Boardman.

The weather again, was good to us and the rain held off for the group photos and shots of Nicola and Pete and it was time for them to have their wedding breakfast before the speeches.  The speeches were truly from the heart and delivered beautifully. It was then time to head into the evening celebrations.

I would personally like to make a few thank you's.  First of all, Ian and Eileen for making me so welcome at the bridal prep.  Darren, the wedding coordinator and his staff at Ridgmont House, not only for being a great help ensuring I was looked after and ready for a wet weather plan but also making their day special.  Doreen and Harold for having a great son, Pete. Nicola and Pete, for being so wonderful on the day and finally Lee Carus of Simply Floors in Blackburn who asked me if I could photograph the wedding.

Below is a small selection of images from the day on a slideshow so sit down and hopefully you will enjoy watching as much as I enjoyed taking them as this wedding was an honour to be part of.

Paul




Paul Brown is a high quality wedding photographer in Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire and across the UK and is also a principal photographer with one of the countries busiest wedding photographers based in Yorkshire, Mark Pearson Photography.  So if you are getting married in the Yorkshire, Humberside, Lancashire and Cheshire regions, you want superb customer service, quality imagery, and photographers who are both passionate about there business and photographers who will ensure your day is a wonderful experience.  You will find yourself not needing to look further.

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Some more Gold Awards for Lancashire Photographer

At the end of July I submitted some more images to the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP) monthly competition and was glad I did.  I ended up collecting Gold awards in the Categories of Travel, Fine Art and Monochrome and a Silver in Digital Art.  That now makes a total of 13 Gold awards for the year with my target at the beginning of the year was to equal last years total of 4.  These Gold awards go towards the Annual awards for photographer of the year held in London in January.  So at least I can say I am in with a chance.  Below are the images that received the awards, hope you enjoy them.

Monochrome - Gold

Fine Art - Gold

Travel - Gold

Digital Art - Silver

Now, to change the subject, if you are a photographer the next piece may be of interest to you.  Yorkshire and Lancashire Wedding Photographer, Mark Pearson, who I am a principal wedding photographer for has organised a training day and mini trade show on 25th September 2010 at the Higher Trapp Hotel, Simonstone, near Burnley.  Training consist of a Session with photography trainer Paul Haley FMPA on Classical Posing, A session with photographic trainer and lecturer John Denton on Art Nude and finishing off early evening with Staffordshire Wedding Photographer Dave Nunn who will be showing how he uses Lightroom and Photoshop to such great effect in his wedding workflow.  A small trade show sponsored by DPM Wallbank.  Full details and how to book can be found on Mark Pearson's blog.  This day will be of huge benefit if you are wanting to take your photography to the next level, no matter what standard of photographer you currently are.

Paul

Paul Brown is a high quality wedding photographer in Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire and across the United Kingdom and is also a lead photographer with one of the Norths busiest wedding photographers based in Yorkshire, Mark Pearson Photography.  So if you are having a wedding in the Yorkshire, Humberside, Lancashire and Cheshire regions, you want superb customer service, quality imagery, and photographers who are both passionate about their industry and customer service and photographers who will ensure your day is a wonderful experience.  You will find yourself not needing to look further.