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New Blog

Hazel — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:21:00 +0000

I have a new blog! It’s over here – it’s got lovely bigger pictures! See you there soon..

New Blog

Hazel — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:03:39 +0000

Finally my new blog is live.. and after the busy summer season a chance to update everyone on what I’ve been up to in 2009. It’s been a busy year so far! I hope you’ll enjoy reading about my photography adventures.

For my old blog, please click here.

Engagement rings, Wedding Speeches and some..

Hazel — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:17:00 +0000

I’ve had a bit of time today to catch up on my web reading and I found these very interesting articles that I thought I’d share with you. First off – if you’d like to see “some cool wedding rings, or if you need jewelry design inspiration, definitely check out http://www.rocktographers.com/ which is an entire blog dedicated to wedding ring awesomeness“. (Big thanks to the awesome Anne Ruthmann who always writes such great, fun blogs!)

Next up – a humorous and excellent article from the WPJA/Wedpix – How to starve your wedding photographer: A field guide, a gentle and of course non-offensive reminder to all brides and grooms. Please appreciate and do look after your wedding photographer and videographers on the day and ensure they’re catered for, they’re almost you’re shadow on the day so will have spent many hours with you by then, you don’t want them fainting on you! Personally I’ve found the best time to take a quick break away from the guests is when the bride and groom are having their dinner so you’re ready to be back in the action when they’ve completed their meal and continue with reportage photography of their guests without forks mid-air or full cheeks. Of course there are some gems out there where the suppliers are well taken care of – you know who you are, you’re my heros! But be warned, it definitely is a favourite of caterers to feed the suppliers last so you often find yourself gulping down in a hurry before the speeches, cake-cutting and first dance!

And last but not least another great article from the WPJA/Wedpix, this one had me gulping down tears..*maybe I’m just a bit of a softie* but I know how often I’m hiding my emotions behind my camera during the speeches! You can’t help but be affected by all the emotions that come out during the speeches.. an excellent little read of anticpating people’’s reactions: Capturing Wedding Speeches.

Greece: Kefalonia

Hazel — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:28:00 +0000

We took a well deserved break after a busy summer to Greece recently with my family who were visiting from SA. Here’s some of my favourites:

Wedding: Congratulations Greg and Amy!

Hazel — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:34:00 +0000

Our friends Greg and Amy were married at the Merton Registry Office on Saturday. I feel very priviledged to have photographed this part of their wedding for them. Here’s a few of my favourites:

Celebratory lunch followed at Cannizaro House and was absolutely divine!

Lots of congratulations to you two.. wishing you much love and happiness for the future. Look forward to celebrating with you in South Africa! xx

Happy New Year

Hazel — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +0000

To my great family, friends and clients – Thank You so much for you encouragement and support throughout 2007. It’s been a special year with lots of hard work, amazing experiences and even more fun and laughter. May 2008 be another wonderful year..

Wishing you all a very special year. Happy 2008!

Catching Up!

Hazel — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:40:00 +0000

Wow.. what an amazing summer seaon I’ve had. I’ve photographed loads of lovely wedddings, met amazing couples and had a wonderful time being there capturing those special moments. Promise to try and catch up and share some favourite images from Summer 2007 with you in the next few weeks!

Martyn and Carole {Bicester}

Hazel — Wed, 30 May 2007 08:32:00 +0000

Okay, so I’m waaaay behind with my blogging again, but it’s all wonderful because it means I’ve been super busy doing what I love!

Here’s a few favourites from Martyn & Carole’s recent wedding at the Registry Office in Bicester. Since they both play in a brass band and met one day at band practice, where more appropriate for them to get married then on a bandstand surrounded by their friends, family and of course fellow band members.

This was the cutest reading and enactment ever of “How much do you love me?”

Thank you’s

A big thank you to the the Tewkwsbury Town Band and the Kennington (Oxford) Band for the lovely accompanying music.

And of course a very big thank you to Martyn and Carole for sharing their special day with me. Thank you!!

Engagement: Rebecca and Ian

Hazel — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:29:00 +0000

I met up with Rebecca and Ian a couple of Sundays back for their engagement portraits. They introduced me to Cannizaro Park on the west side of Wimbledon Common. Being new to Wimbledon (but not new to South West London) I never even knew it was there, but Rebecca says she spent a lot of time here as a child and I can see why. It’s so lovely, green and peaceful – who would have guessed you’re so close to the city!

It was probably the last weekend this year that the daffodils would be out looking their best..

Here’s a few more of my favourites

It’s only a couple of months now till their big day.. I can’t wait!

Welcome!

Hazel — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:47:00 +0000

Welcome to my very first blog ever! I hope to keep you up to date with my photography adventures during the upcoming months, including my latest travel expeditions and share a little about the most recent weddings I’ve photographed – they’re always filled with nervous excitement, special moments and of course lots of laughter, a couple of tears tears and bucket loads of happiness..