Happy New Year Everyone!! Make it a good'un!! :)

2012 is going to be a GREAT year!! Super busy with all types of work and very excited!! Weddings, Events and Portraits - Oh My!! 2011 saw some exciting and successful collaborations and I look forward to this continuing into the new year! New promotions and portfolio updates to be posted shortly!! Please feel free to contact me for all your photographing needs :) Happy New Year!!x

The Harper's Wedding Blessing!

I had a fabulous time with the Harper family, their guests and friends earlier this year at their wedding blessing. Simon and Jo had always wanted to have a blessing after 10 years of marriage and to make it extra special, their two children, Charlotte and James were this time able to join in the jubilations!!

I have far too many favourite images from their event but have had to restrict myself to the following few. Enjoy!!

I love detail shots so thought I'd start off with a few.

Little James waits anxiously with his father and paternal grandmother for a sneak peak at his mum as she arrives at the church.

I love this image of Simon with his mother as she helps him with his tie. It's such a lovely moment as Simon glances in the direction his wife is due to arrive.

Another favourite moment of mine.

As Jo, her mother and daughter Charlotte arrived, they were welcomed by an excited and very smartly dressed young James who flew in for a quick cuddle before the ceremony.

As his family walked down the aisle towards him, Simon looked on with a tear in his eye.

The ceremony was beautiful and many tears were shed. I only just managed to keep it together myself!!

Jo wore her wedding dress from their first wedding 10 years previous and looked fabulous.

I love confetti shots. It's a chance to get something really fun and get lots of people involved and enjoying themselves. I just love all the smiles and this was a great opportunity for Charlotte and James to join in too.

The reception was held at Richings Park Golf Club and the blue bridge over the river gave us a beautiful setting for the large group shots.

Richings Park lends itself to some beautiful arches and architecture to frame my subjects. Once again, I had too many to choose from so just selected a couple of my favorites.

Another of my favourites of Jo and Simon.

Charlotte and James are very close and I really wanted to capture their playful relationship on camera.

It was very clear to me throughout the day that the Harper family are very close. It really was a delight sharing in this happy day with their nearest and dearest and was so beautiful to witness all the love!!

As the sun began to set, it was time for me to leave but I really did have a lovely time.

Jo, Simon, Charlotte and James, it was a cracking day and thank you for choosing me to capture it for you!! Enjoy your images!

All the very best,

Emma-Lou x

Blog Posts Coming Soon!!

Things are crazy at the moment but I wouldn't have it any other way! Has meant that the blog has suffered somewhat so I will try and put as much up over the next week as possible!! To those waiting for images, I am on it!! Blog posts to come asap!!x

Billie and Ryland's Wedding - Part 3!

I really enjoyed Billie and Ryland's wedding as so much effort, care and devotion went into every part of their day. To kick off the third and final part of the Butler wedding, I've posted my favourite image from the receiving line.

I loved this image of Ryland's father hugging Billie as it just felt so welcoming and warm

Billie is especially close to her paternal grandmother and I particularly liked this natural shot of her as she sat on the top table and admired the guests enjoying themselves.

The Butler cake, in keeping with the colour theme, was pink and brown and fabulously huge!!

Another couple of my favourite detail shots!

Beautiful centerpieces!!

Each of the favours were lovingly handmade and, once again, kept to the colour scheme. It was such a lovely personal touch.

Everyone was emotional during the sppeches...

... especially the bride! And understandably so. Three very touching speeches!!

Possibly one of the funniest (and longest) best man speeches I've heard in a while!! ;) Ryland's brother had the room in stitches!!

After the last conventional speech, Ryland's father said a few words welcoming Billie into the family. It was a very touching end to the formalities and lovely to watch.

There was a little time during the course of the evening to take a few photos next to the fireplace so we took Billie's father and grandmother for a couple of natural photographs.

After cutting the cake, the couple took to the floor for their first dance and looked into each other's eyes like there was no-one else in the room :)

And so, after a long joyful day, the party began and it was time for me to leave!

To finish, an image of the Macdonald Berystede Hotel in Ascot and the beautiful weather we witnessed on Billie and Ryland's big day. What a cracker!!

Fabulous couple, lots of fun and great weather. A perfect day! Many thanks guys for hiring me for your special day! Your gallery is up so have a look and get in touch when you've picked your images for your album. I look forward to working on it with you!

If you or someone you know is getting married, send them my way and let's see what we can do for them with packages to suit every budget!

All the best,

Emma-Lou

Billie and Ryland's Wedding - Part 2!

Part 2 of Billie and Ryland's wedding starts off with our lovely groom smiling away as he awaits the arrival of his beautiful bride. Ryland seemed calm and completely on top of the world - as every groom should. His huge grin was heart warming and set the tone for all to see.

I had so many images of the ceremony to choose from - from walking down the aisle all the way through to the first kiss (as can be seen below) but this was one of my favourites due to the amount of emotion on Billie's dad's face as he holds tightly to Billie's hand.

Once again, this was one of many I had to choose from but a personal favourite the way these two looked at each other just radiated the love they have for each other.

Whilst holding hands, Ryland stroked Bille's reassuringly with his thumb. This intimate gesture was lovely to watch and capture.

The first kiss. I need not say more! Beautiful!

The grounds of the Adelaide Hotel were beautiful and the weather was such that a photo opportunity on the lawn could not be missed.

The couple with their extremely happy parents.

A few photographs away from the guests.

The grounds on such a beautiful day gave us a fabulous backdrop for some close couple shots.

One of my favourites!

Stay tuned for Part 3!!

If you or someone you know have a wedding coming up and need a wedding photographer you can rely on, feel free to check out my online portfolio and get in touch if you see anything you like. I offer a range of packages and can create a package to suit your budget.

Feel free to contact me on 07709 146954 or email us at info@emmalouisewalton.co.uk.

All the best,

Emma-Lou x

Billie and Ryland's Wedding - Part 1!

Billie and Ryland got married on September 2nd at The Macdonald Berystede Hotel in Ascot . It was a beautiful day and the attention paid to every detail of the day was lovely.

I particularly love photographing details and Billie and Ryland's wedding had plenty for me to sink my teeth into. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Butler!! Enjoy part one!!

Billie's bouquet was perhaps one of the most beautiful bouquets I have ever seen!! The mixture of pale pink's was stunning and worked beautifully with the peach of Billie's dress.

I adored the lace, subtle beading and flower detailing of Billie's bridal dress.

Billie had several corsages made up for different members of the bridal party. This was groom Ryland's buttonhole.

The flower detailing on the hip of the dress separated the bodice from the train beautifully and drew attention to the exquisite dress detailing.

One of Billie's favourite details were her shoes. She delighted in telling me how excited she was about wearing them and I have to admit, they were lovely!! So, of course, photos just had to be taken!! :)

One of Billie's most beautiful features are her eyes and I couldn't resist photographing a couple of really beautiful and emotional moments between Billie and her make-up artist friend who did a cracking job if may say so!!

Billie's friends made her a beautiful keepsake pin that Billie tucked under her dress as a good luck charm with her something borrowed, something blue, something old and something new attached. Personally, I think it's such a fabulously simple idea and so very thoughtful!

I had a chance to take some portraits of Ryland too and loved the way the light filled the suite just enough create this moody image.

Here are my absolute favourite images of Billie and I just couldn't pick between them!!

Thank you Billie and Ryland for welcoming me to share your special day. It was an absolute pleasure.

I will post part 2 as soon as possible and will let you know as soon as your gallery is up.

If you like what you see and have a wedding coming up or know someone who is getting married, pass my details on and you could earn £50 commission!!

For more information, feel free to contact Emma-Lou on 07709146954 or info@emmalouisewalton.co.uk.

Many thanks and all the best,

Emma-Lou x