I spent a lovely week on the Isles of Scilly where during the summer months they have gig racing on wednesdays and Fridays. I jumped on one of the boats to get some close up shots of the racers, here is just one , more to come later.

photograph taken from the viewing boat of the winning boat for the mens gig race

There was another fantastic outdoor festival at Eastleigh over the weekend of 7-10th July 2011 with dancers from many nationalities and singers froma around the globe as well. I photographed the Kala the Arts dancers on a stage onfront of the main library, which was very challenging. Below are a couple of photographs of the event:

photograph of Indian dancers close up

photograph of indian dancers from back stage

There was a spectacular event in Eastrop Park Basingstoke on 2nd July 2011 with dancers and performers from many different countries showing their traditional style of dancing including : English May pole dancing, Indian Odissi dancers, and Philipino dancers. Below are a couple of the photographs I took of the Indian Dancers for Kala the Arts an Indian dance company based in Basingstoke:

photograph of Indian dancer at World Party in the Park at Basingstoke

photograph of Indian dancers at World Party in the Park at Basingstoke

We just managed to dodge the rain drops with this wedding at Tylney Hall. It was probably one of the most emotional weddings I have ever photographered, the bride sobed during the ceremony, everyone in the room had a tear in their eye (including me) and everyone laughed all in the space of the 20 minuet ceremony. And what a story they had to tell: the couple first met over 40 years ago and went out together, the groom had a brother and the bride had a sister, the brother and the sister got married 40 years ago, the day before the wedding our current bride dumped the current groom. On the day of their brother and sister’s wedding the current bride and groom weren’t speaking to each other which caused some difficulties as the current bride was the cheif bridesmaid 40 years ago and the current groom was the best man 40 years ago. So 3 marriages and 40 years later they finally tied the knot and the 2 brothers are married to the 2 sisters. This was also a wedding were I managed to do the group photo as the signing of the register again, the 2 witnesses and their other halves were the only guests. Below are a couple of photos from the day:

bride and groom by the spiral stone steps at Tylney Hall

bride and groom by one of the pergolas at Tylney Hall

Had another great wedding at Tylney Hall, never done the group photo at the signing of the register before!

photograph of bride groom and rest of guests at tylney hall

photograph of bride and groom at Tylney Hall during civil ceremony

Had a brilliant day at Vobster Quay inland lake near Frome Somerset last weekend, the weather was brilliant and had some fun with my husband and his friends whilst they scuba dived. Below are a couple of photographs taken by an off duty wedding photographer, from the day:

just relaxing in the sun!!!

big splash

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I had the pleasure of photographing a series of professional, semi- professional and none professional indian dancers last week at the Haymarket Theatre in Basingstoke, Hampshire. They were excellent and ranged from the Bollywood style to a cross between contempory dance and Indian styles. All very good and very different. Below are a couple of images from the night:

photograph indian dancer

photograph of Indian Bollywood style dancers on stage

I had another wonderful wedding at Tylney Hall, with a wonderfull sunny day (to start with) and then the rain came down just as I was leaving, what timeing the bride and groom did not get wet! Below are a couple of photographs from their wedding:

photograph at Tylney Hall bride and groom by the waterfall

photograph of bride groom walking down steps to waterfall at Tylney Hall

A couple were married at Basingstoke Registery office followed by the wedding breakfast at Tylney Hall, a bit of a mixed day weather wise, just managed to finish before the rain started. Below are a couple of photographs of the bride and groom:

photograph of the bride at Tylney Hall trying to feed the ducks

photograph taken at Tylney Hall, bride and groom walking through the Italian gardens.