Crossing your fingers does work! In the week leading up to the wedding, the forecast for Saturday was anything but pleasant. However as Saturday dawned the forecast had changed and although it wasn't boundless blue skies, the weather stayed dry and Jamie, Ellen and their guests were able to make full use of the island at Waterton Park.

Amended to add the following message from Jamie and Ellen:

We just wanted to say a massive Thank You, we have just viewed our wedding pictures online for the first time and we were totally blown away, they captured the whole day perfectly and brought back all the great memories. You managed to capture our day exactly how we wanted it. I never realised how important getting the right photographer is and I can honestly say we picked the right one.

The thing I hate the most is having my picture taken, but you put me at ease, made us laugh and took away all the things I dislike about it, you made it fun and I actually found myself enjoying it.

Saying thank you just doesn't seem to be enough to express how grateful we are to you. We will look back on our pictures and we will be able to relive the emotion we experienced on the day as you managed to capture it in every picture.

Your service is outstanding

Nick and Laura were married in a ceremony at the church of St John the Evangalist at Cullingworth near Bingley before moving onto Oakwood Hall for their wedding reception. Enroute we called in at a local wood for photos of just Nick and Laura. Away from the guests the photo time allowed the couple some quiet time together. The rich warm colours on the trees and even the ground made the photos extra special.

Mark and Jenny were married Saturday at Ripley Church before making the short journey to the adjacent Ripley Castle. Set in stunning grounds with a vast lake and woodland, Ripley Castle is an ideal wedding venue and thanks to some glorious Autumnal weather we were able to make the most of the stunning scenery and backdrops. The wedding had a 1940s RAF theme with Jenny's dress and shoes looking very period, whilst Mark a serving RAF officer wore his 'Number Ones' which have a distinctive 1940s feel. The Rolls Royce wedding car was two tone complete with Royal Air Force blue and the tables were all named after second World War fighters and bombers.

Amended Saturday 27th on returning from Honeymoon Mark and Jenny added the following

We couldn't wait any longer without saying a huge thank you for our wedding pictures. They are so beautiful and you have really captured the day. You did such a great job and were so brilliant that we would recommend you to anyone. Thanks once again for a fantastic job last
Saturday

October 14^th Dean and Debby – Wedding, Walton Hall at Waterton Park Wakefield.

If anyone was ever in doubt, Autumn has arrived, the spectacular colours in the trees at Walton Hall today were testimony to the season change and with such warm golden colours as backdrops, a photographers dream . (Sadly though of course this also serves as a reminder that winter is just around the corner). Making the most of the backdrops today were Dean and Debby who following their civil ceremony at the hotel headed to the island for photographs and drinks. A small and intimate wedding with just seventeen guests allowed the couple the chance to spend plenty of quality time with their family and friends.

October 13^th Dan and Yvonne – Wedding, Armthorpe to Hellaby Hall

Dan and Yvonne were married on Saturday at St Marys and St Leonards in Armthorpe before making the journey along the M18 to Hellaby Hall near Rotherham. Following their pre-wedding shoot at home with daughter Grace only a few weeks ago they were quickly into the swing of things and the photos were quickly and smoothly despatched. The weather played ball all day and the mild weather meant we were able to get outdoors for all the photos, something which in the morning hadn’t looked possible.

Late evening we headed back outside to catch the bride and groom around the front of Hellaby Hall’s unique facade for some final photos under the floodlights.

As part of a magazine article I'm supplying images for, yesterday saw me out over the North Sea courtesy of the Royal Air Force. At 30,000ft we were well  above the horrendous weather below the clouds allowing us to position the jets to make the most of the blue skies and excellent light.

Jason and Rebecca were married in a civil ceremony at the Courtyard in Tong Village (Formerly known as the Marriot Tong). Following preparation photos in the bridal suite and the ceremony upstairs in the Pastures Suite, guests made their way outside, mild autumnal weather allowed plenty of time for relaxed conversation and photos.

The evening reception including entertainment from 'The Solicitors' a local band that quickly managed to fill the dance floor and even provided instruments for the guests to partake.

Amended Tuesday October 9th. Before jetting off on Honeymoon Rebecca added the following comments.

We are just getting ready to go on our honeymoon but can't stop looking at the amazing photos that you have taken at our wedding on Saturday.

You were a true professional, keeping the guests upbeat which clearly shows, and keeping us relaxed and natural. We really can not thank you enough for the wonderful pictures that will be treasured always! Only one problem....How ever will we decide from them as we love them all!

I can not tell you how many people stopped me and said 'your photographer was fantastic!'. You just caught the mood and atmosphere perfectly. The guests who had a preview of our photos all commented on how we would have very special pictures.

We really again can not thank you enough, I wanted to send you a letter when we returned from our honeymoon but felt after seeing them on line I could not wait to tell you how happy you have made us.

Monday afternoon saw me shooting a model portfolio for local model Katie Cheesman. Using Sandal Castle and the Hotel St Pierre at Newmillerdam as backdrops, the photo shoot was being filmed for a forthcoming series on BBC3. The series will focus on new models and talk about their inspirations and aspirations. More news of screening dates etc to follow.