Immediately after the wedding fayre (see below) I was tasked with shooting the 14 models who had taken part in the fashion show. To be used in advertising for the Princess's Wardrobe bridal house the images were taken outdoors within an hour as the light quickly faded. Credit must go to the ladies as it was rather chilly!

Kicking off this years wedding fayres for me was Rogerthorpe Manor on the 27th. Certainly a busy day with lots of enquiries, and quite a few bookings. It was also good to catch up with couples who have already booked for their weddings both this year and next.

Chris Chambers Photography stand at the wedding fayre

An early start on Thursday involved a trip to East Midlands airport for a 4.30 check in for a flight to Rome for today’s pre-wedding shoot. Marco and Christina are marrying in September at the Church of Santa Mario in Aracoeli, Campidoglio Square, Rome.

Meeting up at the church was an ideal opportunity to put Marco’s local knowledge to the test and recce the possible locations for the wedding photos. The church is conveniently  located next to the historic Forum and only minutes from the Coliseum. The impressive Trevi Fountain and Spanish steps are a short car journey away. (although in Rome perhaps walking can be just as quick).

Following a walk around the Forum and shooting off a few images of the couple we headed to the Coliseum to confirm the best locations to use on the big day. The Trevi fountain and Spanish steps are also planned shoot locations for the wedding day so following a stop for lunch we took a look at them both, again using the opportunity to fire off some more images of the happy couple.

Marco and Christina were guests at Gary and Joanne’s wedding at Bagden Hall last August.

Mark and Kelly will be married in May at Walton Hall, Waterton Park. Following a  coffee and chat about photography styles we headed outdoors to take a few shots around the island giving Mark and Kelly plenty of practice before their big day.

Thurston and Caroline - Marrying next month at Carlton Towers near Snaith Thurston and Caroline were looking for something a little different for their pre-wedding shoot and so we agreed to meet up on the towpath of a local canal where a couple of old barges and a bridge were put to good use as their pre-wedding wedding warm up.

Beverley and Jason are marrying next month and celebrating with a reception at Wentbridge House. Following a chat about their photo requirements for the wedding day, we headed outside for a pre-wedding photo shoot to allow the happy couple the opportunity for some practice photos. Excellent winter light made the photos all the more rewarding. Hopefully the weather on the day will offer similar opportunities.

With the 2007 wedding season now over I thought I'd share a few facts and figures with you from the last twelve months.