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Whilst visiting my Grandfather recently, I photographed a portrait of him. I’ve done it a few times previously and I think he’s a great subject. Initially, he was a little grumpy about the whole idea: “I don’t know why you want a photograph of me!” etc. I looked around the room and my eyes fell on an old photograph taken many years ago of my Grandmother. It’s always been there for as long as I can remember it and it’s now some years since she passed away. I picked it up & said “how important is this photograph to you?” “well, it’s extremely important” he said, “I remember when it was taken like it was yesterday.” “OK” I responded, “so why is it so difficult to understand why I should want a portrait of you?” Game, set & match :)

So, remember to photograph or have photographs taken of your relatives. Not just your children – everyone! Don’t be awkward when your relatives want photographs of you either!

We’re planning a two-week portrait special during November. We have a few clients already who have been asking us to do it so we’ve found the time whilst in the UK to do it justice. If you’re interested and live somewhere in the North-West of England, now’s your chance to book one of just 10 exclusive sessions. Drop us a line or give us a call and we’ll chat through the options.

Here’s ‘Grandpop’ aged (almost) 94. He didn’t need to do anything for this other than sit in an armchair and follow some simple instructions. It’s a photograph I already treasure & it looks absolutely stunning in print. You really don’t have to drag people out to studios to get ‘real’ portraits – Andy

Andy & Amy were the wedding photographers at Astbury Church & Alderley Edge Hotel, Cheshire, UK for the wedding of Tony & Haley.

Tony & Haley were married last Saturday in the beautiful village church at Astbury. Haley’s parents own the village pub opposite the church and most of the guests met there before walking over the road for the ceremony & many of the villagers turned out to watch. Afterwards, everyone made the short journey to Alderley Edge for the reception at the Alderley Edge Hotel. Despite the bad weather forecast, the weather turned out perfectly – Tony & Haley even made the journey to Alderley Edge with the roof down on their vintage wedding car.

Let’s see some sneak previews of their images :)

I absolutely love this one of Haley sat in the window over-looking the church grounds.

Tony had to have at least one shot actually wearing the Top Hat!

Can’t wait to see this one in print in the album.

Since they had the car for the drive afterwards to Alderley Edge, Haley & her Dad made use of it to do a small detour and arrive at the Church in style.

I did say it was a beautiful church! Bill the church warden, allowed me to shoot from a balcony above the door & Amy to position herself discreetly at the front. It’s so refreshing to be so welcomed into a UK church as photographers.

Just married! I had to time this just right to have the couple in the shaded part of the aisle.

One of my favourite confetti shots ever :)

Horace, the Best Man, raises the roof with his speech. We struggled to photograph much of it for laughing ourselves!

You don’t need much space to create lovely moments like this – it was in the bar area.

Lovely light & a wonderful moment during the first dance.

Thanks folks for having us there – we really enjoyed ourselves. Enjoy the honeymooon :) – Andy