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Wedding Photography at the Rhodes Arts Complex in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire

Last Saturday I photographed Hayley and Matt’s Wedding which took place at the Rhodes Arts Complex in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.

I met the bride at the hair salon near to the family home. It had been a rather wet night, but the rain was beginning to show signs of stopping.

We then returned to the house where the girls got ready.

I also caught up with the boys who weren’t far away.

It was then time to make our way to the Bishop’s Stortford Registry Office where the ceremony took place.

After the ceremony we changed the plan slightly and made use of the park across the road for some group photographs as we were unsure how long it would remain dry.

We then returned back to the family home for a drinks reception and an outdoor blessing.

Then everyone made their way down the street to the reception venue, the Rhodes Arts Complex (www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk)

It was then time for the meal followed by the cutting of the cake.

After the meal I took lots of portraits of the guests and also the new arrivals for the evening party. I found a great location with lots of greenery and natural backlighting as the sun started to set.

It was then time for the first dance and the evening party started.

I had a great time photographing Hayley and Matt’s Wedding and luckily it did remain dry for most of the day!

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (August 2010) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent

Hochzeit in der Schweiz or Wedding in Switzerland

Last weekend I was very proud to be asked to photograph a wedding in Switzerland for Sonja and Matthias which took place in Scheid, Tomils and Bergün which is an alpine village at the foot of the Albula pass in the canton of Graubünden. This is the 3rd wedding I have photographed in Switzerland in 3 years which is a great honour for me.

I arrived at the bride’s home on the morning of the wedding in the mountain village of Scheid high above the village of Tomils. There I took the pre-wedding photographs and the girls getting ready.

I then went to the church in Tomils and took some shots with the groom before the brides arrival.

The bridesmaids and the bride arrived. They took the walk up the steps to the church, I had some ideas for using the steps later in the day.

After the ceremony there was a greeting party outside the church with sunflowers and throwing sweets.

I then stopped everyone on the steps for a big group shot before the apres was served.

After the drinks reception, it was time to take the journey to Bergün, but there was a little surprise in store for the couple.

The tractor took the couple through the village and then they got in the car as we had a couple of stops to make for some special photographs.

We then arrived at the hotel in Bergün called the Hotel Kurhaus for the evening party including the speeches, the meal and the evenings entertainment.

I had a truely amazing time photographing Sonja and Matthias’ wedding.

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (June 2010) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Switzerland!

Wedding Photography at Gaynes Park in Essex

On Saturday I photographed Laura and James’ wedding day where the ceremony took place at St. Mary-at-Latton Church in Harlow and the wedding reception at Gaynes Park (www.gaynespark.co.uk) near Epping in Essex. It was a beautiful sunny day, blue skies and a slight breeze too!

I arrived at the brides home in time to catch some shots of the hair and make-up. The flowers were arranged by Stacey – Designer Flowers (www.staceystevens.co.uk)

After taking a few formal shots of the bridal party in the garden I moved on to catch up with the guys at the church.

It was then time for the wedding ceremony and the brides entrance. The Vicar at St. Mary-at-Latton Church (www.stmary-at-latton.net) was very accomodating and I had the perfect position for photographs throughout.

After the signing I took some formal group shots outside the church and of course the confetti before we all headed to Gaynes Park for the wedding reception.

Gaynes Park is an amazing wedding venue and each time I photograph a wedding there I find something new as a backdrop – see further down this page for photos of an area they call “long walk”. I took lots of casual shots of the drinks reception and then took the large family group photographs.

As time had been quite short before the ceremony I took some shots with the boys.

A little later I took the couple around the grounds for a romantic shoot.

We then headed back for the wedding meal which I must say was fantastic!

After the speeches I headed back outside and took lots of portraits as it was a gorgeous evening.

I then remembered seeing an article a couple of weeks ago on Gaynes Park facebook page which mentioned an area known as “long walk” and asked the couple if they would like to take a look. We didn’t have to go far at all to find some really great backdrops and even a pond. (Since speaking with Liselle at Gaynes Park it turns out that I found a different location, farmers lane… so Long walk will be my quest next time I return to Gaynes Park – I was very happy with the farmers lane)

It was then time for the cutting of the cake and the first dance.

There was a corner of the venue which seemed very popular with the ladies…

Just before it was time to leave I notice a lovely sunset and asked the couple if they would like one last picture.

I had a really fun day with Laura and James, and it was lovely to return to Gaynes Park again.

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (June 2010) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent