tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63506390308161007412011-12-13T13:54:50.343ZA Blog by Professional Kent Wedding Photographer David BlackshawDavid Blackshawhttps://profiles.google.com/102207582258203255839noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350639030816100741.post-68019252335162939842011-12-13T13:54:00.002Z2011-12-13T13:54:50.352Z

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.

David Blackshawhttps://profiles.google.com/102207582258203255839noreply@blogger.com0Ashford, Kent TN23 3LR, UK51.1233741 0.872646951.1208826 0.8677114 51.1258656 0.8775824tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350639030816100741.post-76690205843050357552011-11-10T14:55:00.000Z2011-11-10T14:55:44.504Z

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

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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 

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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

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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

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A new gallery showing some of my latest work has been added to the website. Split into sections with images taken at various stages as the wedding day unfolds. Starting with brides preparations, a selection of my favourite images, through to the first dance and evening celebrations. These are typical of my 8 hours coverage that now comes as standard with both the Reportage and Storybook packages.

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All current offers will continue until the end of May, including the free disc which clients love. Last month we lowered our booking deposit to just £100. This has proved very popular and we have seen an increase in advanced bookings for next year. It seems that 2012 will be an extra busy year for the wedding industry. Talking to other professional wedding photographers in Kent it seems bookings

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I've noticed a trend moving towards couples booking their wedding photographer much later than in previous years. Whilst I do understand this in the current climate of economic uncertainty, but many are missing out on great deals and promotions. It is worth remembering that most photographers packages never fall in price, they only increase year on year because albums and travel cost are always

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Wedding clients can now leave comments & reviews about the service they have received. This can be done via links to Google Places, Yell and Freeindex. Here are just a couple from a recent wedding I photographed in Kent. It was particularly nice to receive a review from both the happy couple and the brides parents.Dearest DavidA huge thank you to you for your wonderful photography! We love the

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Our wedding photography packages for 2011/12 have been modify slightly with additional added features available as standard. The Storybook package now comes with a web gallery which was previously only included with the Designer option. Also, all our albums now benefit from new improved layout options using the latest Pro-Art professional album design software. As the only difference between the

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As market trends in Wedding Photography evolve we're seeing that today's brides are demanding more from their album design. The emphasis is moving more towards creating truly individual products that reflect our clients personalities.Our range of Coffee Table Books now incorporate extra design work (at no extra cost) which only used to be available for clients booking the top of the range Pro-Art

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Chilston Park is a stunning wedding venue in the heart of the Kent countryside. Situated outside Lenham near Maidstone it is a perfect location for your quintessential English country wedding. Set back from the tree-lined lanes of Kent, the manor house at Chilston Park is a unique Grade 1 listed property. Over the years, it has been a home to eminent politicians, writers, Lords and Viscounts.

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The new range of Coffee Table book is proving to be very popular with both existing and new clients. Our Storybook package currently on offer via the website at just £1095, includes the printed version with 60 images. Clients booking the Designer option will receive the photographic version , again with 60 images. Both albums come with a hard-backed photo cover personalised with the couples

David Blackshawhttps://profiles.google.com/102207582258203255839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350639030816100741.post-81097353372601452782009-09-09T14:27:00.008+01:002011-10-20T09:49:00.994+01:00

Winters Barns is the perfect romantic setting for anyone looking for exclusive use of a secluded wedding venue. The charming barns, with vaulted, beamed ceilings and stunning grounds, are located in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside just outside the historic town of Canterbury. Dating back to 1690, the barns are licensed for civil ceremonies and can seat up to 150 people, so

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Since the shock demise of UK wedding album manufacturer Spicer Hallfield we, like all professional wedding photographers in Kent, have been searching for a replacement supplier. We are pleased to announce that a range of albums from the Italian firm Mario Acerboni will now be introduced. Initially these products will be offered as an alternative to the printed coffee table books currently offered

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Even with today’s modern contemporary approach to wedding photography there’s still a demand for the more traditional groups shots. These only need take about 15 minutes or so - long gone are the days of endless waiting outside a breezy church. The groups usually start with the bridal party (bride, groom, bridesmaids and best man) followed by the parents. The larger family groups can then follow

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My sincere apologies for not posting earlier this month. July is always an extra busy time of year for those of us in the wedding industry.So what have we been up to? The opportunity came up to photograph a wedding and photo shoot on the lovely island of Mauritius. The lure of the Indian Ocean was more than enough to tempt me away from my busy schedule.Mauritius is a lovely country, the people

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Announcing a new range of Coffee Table Albums.We are increased our range of hard back ‘Coffee Table’ style books. These will be introduced into all packages and offered to both new and existing clients.Digital Art Books (known as Coffee Table Albums) are a revolutionary product that was introduced to the high end wedding market recently. These have taken the industry by storm but pricing has

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As we enter the month of June the summer wedding season is now in full swing. I’m pleased to say that so far the weathers been great with clear skies and temperatures warm enough to encourage guests to mingle outside. Fingers crossed for the rest of the year! Couples are always nervous about weather, I do fully understand that nobody wants torrential rain on their wedding day but things generally

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Firstly I must say congratulations to Liz & Mark who were married on Sunday 24th May at Port Lympne Mansion in Kent. We all had a wonderful day with beautiful early summer weather. Their wedding was a little different as all the guests were taken on safari by trucks around the animal park. After the ceremony guests were served drinks and canapés on the beautiful manicured lawns, then after the

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Congratulations, you’ve done it! You’ve named the big day - now you can start planning that perfect wedding you always dreamed of.The first and most crucial decision to be made (after a choosing photographer) is the wedding venue. With an every increasing array of premises being granted licences to hold civil ceremonies, the choice is overwhelming.I’ve photographed weddings at numerous venues

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I’m often asked by prospective clients 'why is my pricing structure so reasonable'. My reply is always along the lines of… I’m really passionate about what I do. I've always felt that being asked to record a couple’s special day is and will always be an honour, so as long as I can earn a reasonable living doing just that then I’m more than happy. Also as a full time professional I’d much rather

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Continuing from last weeks theme here's another small selection of photographs from my portfolio. I've included some nice digital imaging effects which couples are currently asking for. The distressed border effect is particularly suitable for shots of the bride’s preparations; it's useful for masking out unwanted items in the background. Another favourite seems to be the blue dreamtone

David Blackshawhttps://profiles.google.com/102207582258203255839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350639030816100741.post-11195311725605857572009-04-29T14:10:00.012+01:002011-10-20T09:51:47.898+01:00

It would seem appropriate to show you guys some of my photography. Here's a small selection from my wedding portfolio which can be found on the website. I always try to capture natural spontaneous moments as they occur throughout the wedding day. There's always the traditional formal group shots of family and guests, but around these there is a whole story to be told. The genuine smiles, the

David Blackshawhttps://profiles.google.com/102207582258203255839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350639030816100741.post-42519015652697737472009-04-22T09:07:00.003+01:002011-10-20T09:51:58.006+01:00

When my fiancée Linda and I decided to tie the knot our first decision was probably the easiest to make. We opted for a Destination Wedding rather than the more traditional church ceremony at home. At first we intended to take close family along to share and celebrate our special day. However it became almost impossible deciding who to invite so we will now be eloping by ourselves and celebrating

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Ever since its inauguration in the mid 1990's I have been an enthusiastic advocate of digital photography. It has enabled like-minded professionals to explore their imagination and release that creativity previously confined to the darkroom. The computer has become an integral part of our workspace, a digital lightroom. Digital capture has now completely revolutionised wedding photography. I can

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For my first official blog I thought I’d write a little something about me, my photography background and what inspires me. This will leave the path clear to get really stuck in with current wedding & photography related issues next time around.I first expressed a liking to all things photographic around the age of 7. I have fond memories of my first instamatic camera; a Kodak which used plastic

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Hello! First let me introduce myself... I'm David Blackshaw, a Professional Wedding Photographer from Kent in the UK. I'm here to discuss my love and passion for Photography and Weddings. www.davidblackshaw.com

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