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.
I was offered a commision a few weeks ago to photograph some jewelry for a lady that makes beaded jewelry, one of the most challenging pieces was a purple heart crystal necklace, it was mult-faceted and so reflected just about everything. Eventually I managed to get some nice photos of it, a couple of which are below:
photograph of purple heart necklace on black background
photograph of purple heart necklace on white background
The jewelry was made by De-Ji Creative, Anne Gray is the creator.
On Sunday 20th February there was a wedding fair at Trunkwell House with over 80 stall holders present, displaying everything from room decorations to bridal dresses and photography to tiaras and mensware, and cakes to floral decorations. Below are just a couple of photographs to show the event off:
photograph of Trunkwell Mansion House wedding fair
photograph of Trunkwell Mansion House wedding fair 1st room
Tylney Hall is a Grade II listed mansion with beautiful gardens of significant historic interest. It makes an amazing backdrop for wedding photography, with many locations for those beautifully different and secluded photographs. Below are a couple of photographs taken from a recent wedding:
photograph of bride and groom during civil wedding ceremony at Tylney Hall
photograph of groom and his children at Tylney Hall
photograph of the bridesmaid at Tylney Hall
I recently photographed the children performing for Kala The Arts at Fort Hill School Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire. They had 1 day to learn the Indian dance moves and put them together into a dance routine. Then in the evening they all performed for their friends, family and parents in the school hall. They were very good considering they are not used to seeing this kind of dancing. Below are a coupld of photographs I took of the older children performing:
photograph of children performing Indian dance at Fort Hill School Basingstoke Hampshire
photograph of children performing Indian Dance at Fort Hill School, Basingstoke, Hampshire
I went to my mum’s 75th birthday party today had a very nice meal at the Angmering Maner hotel in Angmering Sussex. Below are a couple of photos of the birthday lady who hates having her photo taken hence the pursed lips!:
photograph of my mother on her 75th birthday
profile photograph of mum on her 75th birthday
A couple of years ago the Hampshire Court Hotel Basingstoke changed its name to the Hampshire Court Hotel and removed the tennis court in the central court yard and replaced it with a beautiful garden, so now there is somewhere to have some beautiful photographs taken after your wedding ceremony. It is not very large but it is much improved on what used to be there. The staff are friendly and helpful and most rooms look out on to the garden. There is adequate parking and a gym with pool as well.
Hampshire Court Hotel Basingstoke Hampshire