I’ve had a fantastic week with portrait sessions at my home studio. It’s that time of year with people wanting photos for ID’s but we add in some nicer poses for their social media channels.
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Author: Simon Day
Halloween Photoshoot in Kents Cavern, Torquay, Devon
If you’ve ever wanted to take photos inside a cave but didn’t want it to look like every other photo out there? If you’ve seen my photos from the shoot and wondered how I did it? Read on…
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I love Theatre Photography
Theatres are magical places where wonder and entertainment go hand in hand. The colours, the clothing, the lighting, it all creates a wonderous realm of possibility for all ages.
When TOPS Musical Productions asked me to photograph the dress rehearsal at the Princess Theatre in Torquay I jumped at the chance. There is a real challenge to this kind of photography because it is a lot more difficult to get right, due to the constant lighting changes.
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Rustic ceremony at the CowShed, Millbrook, Cornwall
If you’re ever after a rustic venue, with lovely grounds and close to some nice coastal scenery, the Cow Shed at the Freathy Farmhouse in Cornwall is worth looking into.
Situated in Millbrook, the farmhouse is close to the Devon border so it was an easy drive from Torbay to the FarmHouse. The grounds are amazing and the people there are so kind. You’ll need to like dogs though, they have several, but those dogs are kept out of the way so you rarely see them.
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A wedding at Holne Park House, Dartmoor
There is something special about Holne Park House for a wedding. The rooms are light and airy. The grounds are spectacular. The location was a lovely place for this wedding photographer!
James & Kara were the Bride and Groom. Everyone made me feel welcome, including the staff at Holne Park House.
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A Wedding at Lupton House, Brixham
If you’ve never been to Lupton House in Brixham it is well worth a visit. Fancy a Wedding at Lupton House? I recommend it!
The grounds are beautiful with lots of places to have your wedding photos. On the day I was there photographing Sandie and Ray’s wedding, it was raining but that didn’t stop us or limit too much where to take the photos. There was just one shot the couple wanted that we couldn’t do because of the rain. Instead, we got creative and found plenty of other shots.
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5 questions to ask a wedding photographer
Choosing the perfect wedding photographer can be really difficult. Lots of people whittle down the list but still end up with half a dozen to choose from. These questions will whittle down your list even further…
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Wedding at Larkbeare House, Exeter
Edit: To see my latest Larkbeare wedding, see: Another amazing wedding at Larkbeare House, plus Exeter University“
I went along as a second shooter yesterday and headed to Larkbeare House in Exeter, Devon. It’s surprising how many weddings I’m attending in Exeter 🌞
I enjoy being a second shooter because I can be more creative as I’m not giving all my attention to the Bride and Groom (That’s what the 1st photographer is doing).
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Rowcroft is a charity that I am very grateful exists. I shot the Male Trail earlier this year but this weekend it was the turn of the Rowcroft Sleep Walk 2019.
There are two routes, a five or ten mile walk, starting and ending at the Riviera International Conference Centre.
I followed the first group as they walked around Torquay Harbour, through Preston in Paignton, and then over to the Torbay Leisure Centre in Goodrington, Paignton.
The marshalls were all fantastic, so supportive and funny. Rowcroft could not have had a better bunch of people marshalling the event!
I have more photos on my Rowcroft Sleepwalk 2019 Facebook Post.
If you’d like me to shoot your event please visit my event photography page.
Groom Prep At Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon
Groom prep isn’t something that happens all that often but you miss an important part of the day that the bride and everyone else would never see.
I went along to the Dartington Hall in Totnes and take photos of the Groom prep. The sky was clear but it was warm, very warm, the hottest day of the year so far. The Groom and Groomsmen did well to keep cool. The shade was our best friend.
There is so much banter, laughter and nerves. It was an honour to capture Andy and his Groomsmen as they prepared for the wedding!
If you’d like to photograph your wedding please see my wedding photographer page.