Monthly Archives: June 2008

Swinfen Hall

I’m just back from delivering a sample album to Swinfen Hall who, I’m pleased to say have added me to their list of recommended photographers for any enquires about wedding photography there. Swinfen Hall has always been a great venue for photography for me, because of its beautiful Georgian interior and exterior features. Some of...

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Clive’s Five (14th June 2008: Hannah and James)

Hannah and James chose St Peter’s Church in Binton for their wedding and a marquee at James’s parent’s home for their reception. To say the day was fantastic is an understatement, as every one enjoyed themselves in the glorious sunshine. After posting all of the images online, one of Hannah’s bridesmaid wrote me this in...

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You are invited…

Are you looking to sort out your wedding photography and source a good makeup artist at the same time? If so why not drop by to Asah’s Restaurant, 12-22 Newhall St., Birmingham on Thursday 26th June 2008 between 5pm and 9pm, where I’m hosting a free mini fayre/make-up demo session, along with J Marie, a...

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My next goal

As a photographer I’m always looking to improve the standard of my work and to bring it up to the next level so that rather than simply taking photographs, I can capture an image that will stand the test of time as a work of art. (I know, I’m not asking for much eh!!) –...

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Clive’s Five (June 7th 2008: Lauren and Ian)

Another great day, couple and venue. Lauren and Ian chose Studley Castle for their wedding and reception. If you’d like to see more images from this wedding, I’ll be delivering an album to Katie Hill the Events Co-Ordinator at Studley Castle, to show future bride and grooms how stunning the location is. I expect the...

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Clive’s Five (31st May 2008: Sarah and Mick)

The third of three weddings in succession received via recommendation. For info on who Sarah is see here. Sarah and Mick held their wedding at The Hotel du Vin in Birmingham.

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Clive’s Five (24th May 2008: Katherine and Greg)

Katherine and Greg are the cousin of Sue and Dean, who’s wedding I photographed a few years ago. They chose Grafton Manor for the wedding and reception. Having photographed Sue and Dean’s wedding, and the following week to cover Sue’s sister’s wedding and next year Katherine’s sister’s wedding (hope you’re keeping up with this!!) and...

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Copyright

I mentioned a few posts ago that I’d revisit the issue with copyright and what’s allowed by law. As photographers as soon as we’ve taken a photograph, generally speaking we own the copyright to that image as it contain an expression of our artistic eye and as such we’re entitled to protect how that image...

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Clive’s Five (May 23rd 2008: Olivia and Jon)

My last 3 weddings were all from recommendations via past couples. My hearty thanks to all those who continue to recommend me to their friends and families. This week’s wedding was via Joanne and Neil, who’s wedding I covered in Aug 2006. As Neil was an usher too it was good to meet up again...

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