GraphiStudio albums from Italy via Martin Lewis Photographer

Whilst I outline in all my literature and website that I use a wide range (much wider than most photographers) of wedding books - I keep getting enquiries where people are asking to look at albums in a photo. The most satisfactory way of choosing your wedding (or other) photographer is always going to be to meet up and chat 1:1 about your plans and before signing on the dotted line. Presentation of the final output from any wedding photographer is only one aspect of their role, albeit - pretty important in my book.

For the benefit of some potential and also existing customers, I thought I would show a couple of images on my blog - of a couple of recent wedding books. So as to avoid confusion and bearing in mind I offer albums from a range of different suppliers - these are all coffee table 'photo books', each with a simple photo backed cover. They are all from GraphiStudio in Italy and are amongst the most popular I provide and are from the largest provider in the World. I can supply GraphiStudio albums at all package rates and whilst they vary - these are some recent examples.

The books I am showing here are simple photo books with a 'thick' page (pro photographic paper) on a pretty rigid page and cover (not flexible) and are all done using bespoke layouts that were agreed with each couple. Individual books are ordered and arrive with me pretty promptly from their production facility in Italy.

If you are interested to look them up - GraphiStudio are at this website address:

http://www.graphistudio.com/en_GB/home

They also offer a broad range of cover types, paper types, lamination and other presentation options. Covers include natural leather, painted metal, Napa and distressed leather with die cut and text options, silk, crystal clear and so on. Having gone through a major revamp in 2013 and 14 - they have a growing range of album and cover types showing on their website, some of which may wet your appetite!

In the coming weeks and through my Winter 'season' - I may upload a few images of other types of traditional matted and similar albums and so as to illustrate the broad range of what's on offer through ME! Please bear in mind that you can only order albums such as these through your chosen photographer and they aren't available like this on the High Street.

This style of book also lends itself to parent albums, portraiture, baby photography, special events and corporate events.

Wedding Photographer in Hampshire. Aldershot Register Offices

Todays wedding was at Aldershot Register Offices, which was a first visit for me. I was doing the wedding photography for Stella and Anthony. I currently advertise in the Hampshire Ceremonies Guide which utilizes many of my images throughout the editorial. So I am likely to visit the outer extremes of Hampshire (for me, being S Coast based) more regularly in the future. I am also featured throughout the Sussex version too!

You can see the Hampshire Ceremonies Guide on line and get details of all their nine Register Offices: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/registration.htm

At the end of the PDF of the Hampshire Ceremonies Guide you'll see a link to the Sussex version, if you are interested.

Aldershot Registration Office has a capacity for 30 guests and is at 30 Grosvenor Road. It has some adjacent landscaped gardens for photos. It is in the NE of Hampshire, a large and varied county.

The ceremony was complex to photograph at the Register Offices as the room was pretty much full to capacity and the windows are light facing – making for tricky lighting conditions.

After a few photos for confetti and with the Morris Classic wedding car outside the Register Offices, we all headed off to The Mill in Elstead for some family photos and a meal.

A buffet meal was provided by the staff of The Mill. You can view their website here: http://www.fullers.co.uk/rte.asp?id=4&itemid=180&task=View

The images will be available for viewing for Stella and Anthony and their families very soon. There are a few images shown here.

As always these images are © Martin Lewis Photographer and are protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and may not be used for any purpose without written permission from myself.

Wedding photography at Highcliffe Castle in Dorset. Joanna and Colin get married in Christchurch.

Today was wedding at one of my favorite locations in Dorset – HighCliffe Castle in Christchurch. I was doing the wedding photography for Joanna and Colin.

After some preliminary photos at the Lord Bute Hotel, where the brides preparations occurred: http://www.lordbute.co.uk/ …………… I headed off …………..

The ceremony was fantastic to photograph at the Castle. The atmosphere at this location is truly special and it makes for fantastic photo opportunities.

We were lucky to get great opportunities for photos around the castle, with great weather compared to the recent past. Having photographed the ceremony and signing of the registers, we completed some family photos, before the couple and their two bridesmaids headed off to the beach for some 'action' photos.

Later, a great barbeque meal, provided by the staff of Alfresco was provided by Richard and his colleagues. You can view their website here http://www.alfrescocatering.biz/

The website of Highcliffe Castle is here: http://www.highcliffecastle.co.uk/ I was helped on the day by Jo Peters who is the new Wedding and Functions Officer at the Castle and found her very proactive and helpful. Jo can be contacted on 01425 278 807.

The images will be available for viewing for Joanna and Colin and their families very soon. There are a few images shown here – just to wet your appetite!

As always these images are © Martin Lewis Photographer and are protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and may not be used for any purpose without written permission from myself.

Hampshire Wedding Photographer - Dawn and Jonathan get married in Warblington

Today was a local wedding at one of my favorite local Saxon churches in Warblington – my home Parish. I was doing the wedding photography for Dawn and Jonathan who had also attended the wedding I photographed for their friends last year – Nigel and Lucy. Infact, Lucy and Dawn were each bridesmaids at each others wedding.

The ceremony was attractive to photograph as the light and ambience at this cozy rural church is fantastic. You just have to watch out for the milk lorry or herd of cows in the lane during confetti sessions!!

We were lucky as bright conditions and surprisingly warm weather made for great photo opportunities. Having photographed the ceremony and signing of the registers, we opted for some photos in the attractive doorway of this ancient church, before heading off to The Inn Lodge for the reception.

The website of the hotel and restaurant here: www.farmhouseinnlodge.com/innlodge/default.htm

The images will be available for viewing for Dawn and Jonathan and their families very soon.
As always these images are © Martin Lewis Photographer and are protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and may not be used for any purpose without written permission from myself.

Dorset wedding photographer - Sue and Sandy at The Langtry Manor Hotel

Today was a new one for me. I was doing the photography for the ‘Renewal of Vows Ceremony’ for Sue and Sandy at their fabulous location – The Langtry Manor Hotel and Lodge in Bournemouth.

Sue and Sandy had met me in 2008 when I photographed their daughters’ wedding: Lianne and Mark at HighCliffe Castle in Dorset: http://www.highcliffecastle.co.uk/

The ceremony was at 3pm and it was a dark and dreary day (outside at least). The photos were mainly indoors and a lot of fun was certainly had by all. You can view the website of this fabulous hotel and restaurant here: http://www.langtrymanor.co.uk/

Having photographed the ceremony, accompanied at times by the brilliant Sax playing of Claire Manners: http://www.livesax.co.uk/ we managed to pose for some fun portraits, group and candid ‘reportage’ shots, a small number of which are shown above. Although I left at the start of the meal time, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and were entertained by Doug, who doubled up as a stand in Registrar for the ceremony, Toastmaster, Photographers Assistant, Coach and Mentor – Thanks Doug!!

The staff at the Hotel were very helpful and allowed us to stay on at the ceremonial room (also the restaurant) for a good selection of our group and other family photos.

The images will be available for viewing for Sandy and Sue and their family very soon and for use in their planned album from Mario Acerboni: http://www.italianweddingalbums.com/

As always these images are © Martin Lewis Photographer and are protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and may not be used for any purpose without written permission from myself.