Wedding Photographer Northamptonshire - Natalie & Ian at the Benefield Wheatsheaf

Natalie & Ian’s wedding at the Benefield Wheatsheaf has to be one of the most colourful weddings I have had the privilege to photograph. The bright colours ran through the whole theme from the flowers, bridesmaids dresses, ties, cake and room decorations. Even a bright orange VW Camper Van featured in the days proceedings. Here is a collection of photos to demonstrate that even though pastel shades are currently the vogue a strong colour pallet can also work if you are looking for something a bit different.

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Venue - Benefield Wheatsheaf
Flowers - Bluebell Floristry
Cake - The Sugarsmith

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Pre-wedding Engagement Shoot? We don't want that!!

As you may know here at ASC Photography Solutions Ltd we pride ourselves with a level of service which is unusual in the current market. Unlike most Wedding Photographers we promote our renowned All-inclusive packages to our couples, which includes amongst other things an Engagement Shoot. The Wedding Fair season is upon us an undoubtably we will have a percentage of couples who will initially horrifyingly say "Oh no, we don't want that!!". However the reason that they give for their reaction is that they don't like their photograph being taken and want to limit the experience to the wedding day. What they soon come to realise is thats exactly why they should have an Engagement Shoot.

Almost without fail one of the wedding couple will say that they hate their photo being taken and that they are in some ways dreading the experience. Also the bride, once she starts thinking about here wedding photography, will start to ask questions about how to walk and sit in her dress, how should she pose, "what do I do with my hands?". For all of these reason, and more, we strongly recommend a photographic session with your photographer before the big day.

From my point of view this sessions will help prepare the couple, and me, for the Wedding Day. Initially it is a good ice-breaker and a getting to know each other session. I will be at your wedding all-day, so if we get to know each other better the day will flow right from the start, with more relaxed smiles and poses. The sessions are always relaxed and light hearted, but very productive for the couple and me. Each couple I photograph naturally suit different poses. The session helps us explore these options allowing me to plan very carefully the photography for the day, and at the same time proving to the couple that they can take posed and natural photographs. Come the day both the Bride & Groom will know what kinds of things we will do, they will be relaxed about it, and the intimate alone sessions we will have will be quick and effortless allowing them to get on and enjoy their day while I capture the rest of day naturally unfolding. We have only one opportunity to photograph probably the biggest day of your life, taking an hour to prepare really is a no-brainer.

We will announce on Facebook the Wedding Fairs we are attending, come along, we would love to see you. Alternatively phone us at the studio to book an appointment to view our albums and discuss your plans.

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Cambridgeshire Wedding Photography - Vintage Wedding at Tilbrook Church

Michelle & Christopher chose the All Saints church in Tilbrook for their intimate Vintage Wedding. Michelle had a very clear vision for her big day. Everything was planned very carefully from the stunning vintage style lace dress to the matching icing decoration on the cake.

These plans extended to the style of photography they wanted which made this wedding very exciting for me, and one that I couldn't wait to plan and execute. They had cut out of magazines very stylised shots that they loved, especially focusing on sepia and black&white effects. I must say it was refreshing to work with a couple that knew what they wanted, and based their choice for their photographer on ability, not purely on price. They especially liked an image by Tami-Foto that they found in a magazine, which inspired this shot of Michelle & Christopher in-front of a newly ploughed field. The shot was planned during our engagement shoot, and worked a dream on the day, creating this stunning image which is taking pride of place on a full double page spread in their Graph-studio Storybook album.

One of the best parts of being a wedding photographer is providing the clients with images that you know they will cherish forever. In particular with this wedding, and this image, Michelle & Christopher were bowled over with final effect, and just from their expressions when they saw it for the first time I knew this was another job well done.

For further information on our wedding photography please visit our website, blog and Facebook pages. Alternatively contact us to visit the studio were we have a full display of our wedding albums and literature.

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Cambridgeshire Wedding Photography - The Haycock Hotel

The picturesque village of Wansford in Cambridgeshire set the scene for Holly & Ivans December winter wedding at The Haycock Hotel. Holly & Ivan are moving to America in the new year therefore this was also a bit of a fairwell gathering, with family and friends not only celebrating their marriage but enjoying an evening together before they disappear over the pond.

Unfortunately the weather was particularly bleak for their day, with the temperature staying below zero, and the constant threat of more snow to add to the already white covering. However this did not dampen everyones spirits, with all braving the outside for some quick shots before the light totally dissapeared and we had to retreat to the warmth inside. The Haycock Hotel is a georgeous 300 year old coaching inn, boasting a rich heritage, now being run as a luxurious hotel with every room oozing character. This is a regular venue for us, infact it was here in the gardens where we took or SWPP Gold Award winning photo of bridesmaids skipping through the beautiful pergola that runs through the centre of the walled garden.

Here are a few photos from the day. Congratulations Holly & Ivan, and all the best for your new life in America.

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Jenny & Gary's Traditional Album

We are putting the finishing touches to Michelle & Christophers gorgeous Storybook artwork of their Vintage Wedding today. Can't wait for them to see it. Will share some pages with you once the client has seen the artwork.
For those that prefer a more classical album here are some shots of Jenny & Gary's finished Traditional Album. If the classic style album is your thing you cannot go wrong with these Italian Mario Arceboni albums, Jenny & Gary chose the 11" x11", finished in white, with 30 pages. Beautiful craftsmanship and made to last....

For more information on our wedding photography and our Classic Albums please visit our website:

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Northamptonshire's Next Teen Model Competition

We are proud to announce the launch of our first Northamptonshire's Next Teen Model Competition.

The competition is open to all aged between 13-16, with the telephone lines open on the 17th January for bookings. The competition is limited to the first 50 applicants. The lucky competitors will receive a FREE 1 hour photo shoot at our studio during the February half-term holiday (21 - 26 Feb). The outright winner will receive a 2 hour fashion shoot, including hair styling and makeup, and the selected photos presented in one of our 14 x 10 inch Portfolio Albums. A total prize worth £500.

For full details and rules of the competition please visit our website:

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Claire & Colin's Storybook Artwork

Claire & Colin returned to the studio this week to review their Storybook artwork. They were both thrilled with their photos and were itching to see the artwork for their Storybook.

Every Storybook layout that we provide is uniquely created by us especially for our clients, ensuring its individuality and exclusivity. A fitting end to the stunning imagery that we have captured from their wedding, and fit for the stunning Storybook that they have chose from the founding company of Storybooks, Graphi-studio in Italy.

Because we create the artwork for the Storybooks we are able to continually change the artwork until our clients are happy with each and every page. However our clients often fall in love with the first draft of the artwork, with only minor changes required. Needless to say Claire and Colin loved the first draft, with only a subtle alteration to one page. This is one of the best parts of being a wedding photographer, Claire and Colin left beaming and excited about their Storybook which will be with them in 4-6 weeks once the master craftsman in Italy have worked their magic.

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Sarah & Simon's Storybook Album

Storybook Album:

As soon as Sarah saw our sample Storybook albums she was smitten. They promptly book us for their big day and after much deliberation they chose a 25cm x 35cm portrait album, which is one of our most popular sizes as it will sit in your bookcase comfortably.

The Italian Graphi-Studio Albums are in my opinion simply the best. They are the founding company for Storybook albums and it shows in the quality and finish of their gorgeous books. Their patented lay flat technology, coupled with the ability to have those panoramic shots run across the full page, makes them irresistible.

Here are some shots of Sarah & Simons album which has just been delivered. From the many styles available Sarah & Simon chose to have their album finished with a Metallic Varnished cover in light grey, with their names & date embossed onto the cover. This is the same finish as one of my sample albums, which is fast becoming one of my favourites. The light grey front cover, which incidentally is very substantial in feel and weight, marries perfectly with the black leather rear cover. I can't wait for Sarah & Simon to see the finished article, one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.

Family Shoot in the Studio

Family Shoot:

Last weekend Elaine's family, and a 'cat', spent an hour in the Studio for their family photo shoot. Using the white vinyl backdrop we managed over 100 high-key shots ranging from the family standing, sitting and laying down. Then to finish the shoot we posed the two girls on their own, and then the youngest changed into her favourite cat suit for some fun shots.

As you can see from these few sample shots the family relaxed very quickly and started to really enjoy the experience. Working quickly we were able to keep the children's interest and click for the whole hour virtually un-interupted.

Each family shoot can be very different depending on the family and what the original brief was. Whether you are looking for a 'venture' style high-key shoot like this one, a low-key shoot, or want to experiment with throwing colour gels onto the background for a portfolio, we have the skill, imagination, and the studio to be able to exceed your expectations.

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ASC Photography New Studio in Gretton, Northamptonshire

New Studio:

In April we opened our new purpose built studio in Gretton. Following an ever increasing order book for our renowned All-inclusive Wedding Photography, we have been able to expand by building a new studio. This modern building boasts heated wooden floors, feature walls, Multiple backdrops and a permanent showroom display of our Wedding and Portraiture products.

We have always offered a portraiture service but felt that the images were being compromised by the environments we were having to work in. Our studio now allows us to offer a portraiture service to our clients with the confidence of knowing that we are now equipped to produce stunning images. Photographic studios are currently closing almost weekly, leaving very few studios that can produce professional images for the discerning client. We are therefore proud to be bucking the trend and offer the full spectrum of studio packages including Family Shoots, Make-overs, Portfolios and Commercial Product Shots to name just a few.

If you are looking for that special photo please contact myself (Andy), or Sarah at the Studio, 01536 772175. Or please feel free to drop in and see us, we are always looking for an excuse to put the kettle on.

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