Wedding Photography News and February Offers

Wedding Photography News and Special Offers For February

New Wedding Photography offers for February are now available... Save £200 on our Storybook Wedding Photography plus all Parents Album are still available at 2 for 1. This month we'll also be offering half price Engagement, Cherish The Dress and Rock The Frock Photography either on locations around Kent or in the Ashford Studio.
We recently introduced a Facebook Fan discount of £50. To qualify for this please go to our page at facebook.com/davidblackshawphotographer and simply 'like' David Blackshaw Photographer. This is only available at the time of booking and applies to new bookings only. The discount will be applied when the full balance becomes due 4-6 weeks before the wedding.


We no longer include Wedding Albums as part of a Storybook package. We felt that it was better to reduce the base price whilst including full and comprehensive coverage as standard that included a fully edited disc. This will allow clients with a smaller budget to produce their own albums and products whilst still benefiting from stunning Professional Wedding Photography. The full range of albums and coffee table books are all available separately and can be added to a package at any time.

Engagement 'Love' Shoots

During February to celebrate Valentines I'll be offering Pre-Wedding Engagement photo shoots at half price. These sessions are suitable for all couples, not just those who are engaged
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Engagement photo shoots are a great way to become more familiar with your photographer. They can be at your wedding venue, in the studio or in fact any location you think will be suitable.


They usually last between 1 and 2 hours depending on the location. Due to busy wedding schedules most weekends, pre wedding and engagement 'love' shoots would normally be scheduled for weekdays. However it maybe possible to arrange a Sunday if having a day off work causes problems with your boss!

I always encourage couples to bring along some props to personalise the photo shoot - something that is uniquely 'you' will do nicely. Sessions can be romantic, sexy, moody and with a big slice of fun too... It's all about self-expression! And there's no need to worry about the weather 'on this occasion' as we can always re-schedule.


Included in the session...


  ~  1-2 Hours photography on location or in the studio

   ~   3 of your favourite photographs from the session printed (12x8)

   ~   An online gallery with password for family & friends to view

   ~   Fully edited images on a high-res disc (£100 extra if we don't photograph your wedding)

Normally £300 but until further notice they will be just £150

Please see the website at www.davidblackshaw.com for further details or call and book now on 01233 503638

Choosing a Wedding Photographer

For most couples choosing a Wedding Photographer in Kent can be a pretty daunting task. After finding and securing your dream wedding venue it is probably the next most important decision you need to make.

There are many competent photographers in Kent, most will be able to record the day’s events successfully and produce a reasonably professional looking album. However, modern brides are now demanding so much more than just a series of posed formal portraits.  Today’s approach is more relaxed, leading to natural  spontaneous pictures: ones that capture all the emotion and tell the complete story of the day.

Almost all top professional now only shoot with digital equipment. This enables the photographer(s) to use just the one camera and concentrate solely on the day’s events.  Everything is taken in colour with any image also being available in black & white as required. Many photographers will also offer sepia toning, bi-colour and other digital effects.

The Package

Photographers will normally offer several types of packages to suit your requirements. These consist of a fixed amount of hour’s coverage, usually starting at home with the brides preparations and continue through to the wedding breakfast. Coverage can then be extended to include speeches, the first dance and all the evenings celebrations.

Something Extra

Engagement and cherish the dress shoots are now becoming more and more popular following trends in the US. These are usually arranged about a year before the wedding and often take place at the actual venue. Ask your photographer if he’s willing to include this as part of your package and perhaps have the pictures incorporated into the wedding album.
Another increasing trend is to have all the images put onto a disc so you and your guests can view slideshows on TV and even print off their own pictures. You would need copyright permission so expect to pay around £300 or so for the privilege. Alternatively have a web gallery so that friends and family living abroad can view and purchase online.

Wedding Albums

Just as equipment technology advances, presentation has also evolved. Now albums are designed around pictures, enabling individual one-off bespoke masterpieces to be created.  Particularly in-vogue currently are digital magazine style albums where multiple images are used and printed as a single page. As these are becoming increasingly popular prices will drop and they are no longer just the sole domain of the high-end customer. Outside the UK he best albums come from Italy and New Zealand, ask your photographer if he has client status with one of these companies.


And Finally…

Remember that your photographer will be with you throughout probably the most important day of your life. It is therefore important that you develop a special relationship which will be key to producing natural, relaxed pictures on the day.
If you approach a large studio, rather than an individual professional, ask to speak to the actual photographer who will be covering your wedding and see examples of his work, including a complete recent wedding.
About a month before your wedding you should again meet with your photographer and go through all the details and timings of the day. It is vitally important at this stage they know the exact style and coverage you require.

David Blackshaw is a Professional Wedding Photographer based in Ashford, Kent. Visit the website at http://www.davidblackshaw.com

The Kent Wedding Diary Launched!

Launched Today... The Kent Wedding Diary

The 1st Edition of my new ePaper has been launched today. This daily compilation of current news & gossip across Kent from the County's finest Wedding Suppliers & Bloggers. Wedding Inspiration, Trends & Tips, Wedding Dresses, Perfect Venues, Exclusive Website Offers... It's all there!

View the latest edition here and if you love what you see please Subscribe via the link.

New Website Launch

The website has been given a make-over with an all new menu system to ease navigation throught the site.. The homepage has also been given a more contemporary look. The recently updated added portfolio section now has a slideshow feature enabling clients to view all 36 photos. A preview is available below...

Additional social media buttons have also been added and are accessible from every page. There is a new section on our Wedding Album ranges included the popular Coffee Table Storybooks. New album images (with enlarge detail) have been added to help clients understand the available cover options.

As you maybe aware I am constantly improving and adding to the websites features and functionality. Keep an eye out for further improvements coming soon. Hopefully you'll love the new look... please add your comments or suggestions.

Finally if you haven't done so already please follow me on Twitter for the latest updates, special wedding photography offers, wedding inspiration and tips for your big day!

Thank you cards for Bride & Grooms

Now available in 4 finishes - Textured, Ultra Matt, Gloss and NEW Pearle paper.

Our popular range of 'Thank You' cards are available in 4 finishes. These quality cards makes thanking your guests easy and personal. Printed with your own unique favourite 'image of the day' in Colour or B&W, message and gallery details.


Various sizes/styles available - priced at £2.49 each with a minimum order of just 30 cards!

Free wedding album photocover jacket when reserving online!

Couples using our online reservations system on the website will now get an added bonus. Those booking the disc only Reportage package will now receive their disc(s) in a smart contemporary black deluxe folio CD case & box. Choose the Storybook package with one of the new style coffee table books from Sim2000 and get an album photocover jacket included. Both these luxury items would normally cost £45 but for a limited time will be free of charge!

This offer is only available for new bookings made via the online reservations form on the website.