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Things are starting to move up a gear for the advertising for the next National Wedding Show at the NEC, Birmingham, October 8th-10th 2010. I’ll be exhibiting on Stand D19. My weblink is now live: http://tinyurl.com/2cam2vh I’ll also be unveling a new stand as I feel that I need to change a few things around....

You may remember Danielle and Marco who had their pre-wedding shoot in Droitwich last February, well now their wedding day has arrived! The wedding and reception were both held at The Hotel du Vin in Birmingham, and as one of the hotel’s preferred photographers I always enjoy coming back as there’s always a new angle...
Just a quick reminder to check out my business page on Facebook for all the very latest news and gossips here from Clive Blair Photography.
Well believe it or not but it’s been 2 years today since my first blog post and it’s hard to believe how much has changed in just one year, never mind 2! This time last year I said that I’d be blogging more about me, so you can all get to know the real Clive...
Just had some great news: One of my images will be used for the front cover of the April issue of “West Midlands Your Wedding” bridal magazine. So look out for it in the shops soon. Once its published also I’ll post a link here for you to see it in all its glory!

Danielle and Marco are getting married next month at the Hotel du Vin in Birmingham so we’d arranged for their pre-wedding shoot in the grounds of an old hunting lodge, in Droitwich, where her sister lives. We had a great time just walking around the lodge, taking a few photos then walking and chatting about...
2010 brings in a new year and new plans for Clive Blair Photographer, amongst them is to be better streamlined and organised behind the scenes. So after testing out the competition, I’ve chosen some new studio management software specifically designed for photographers called Light Blue: Photo. Using it will mean I can provide a better...
So following on from the “2 Enquries Dilemma” mentioned here, under what circumstances would I hold date? Imagine Bride A rang and said “I’d like to book you” There are 2 options available. 1) Secure the date over the phone by paying the Retainer Fee with a card, then I can send the Booking Form...
From time to time I come across the dilemma of 2 people interested in the same date. As I only ever book one wedding per day, I’d never attempt to cover both and I don’t employ another associate photographer to shoot for me. So what should I do? Imagine the situation: Bride A is interested...




