Modern Wedding Photography

Bristol Wedding Photographer, Tockington

Monday, July 12, 2010

It was an absolute delight to be able to photograph Rea and Jamie’s wedding in Bristol last month in June. The weather was great, hot hot hot! Which worked out as planned because the wedding reception was held in Tockington Manor School’s cricket grounds just outside of Bristol. The wedding ceremony was held in St Bonaventure’s Roman Catholic Church just off Gloucester Road in Bristol.

I was really impressed with Rea who put her artistic talents to work and pretty much put together (with the help of friends and family) the reception venue. I’m sure you will agree from the photographs that it looked amazing. I was pretty amazed when I learnt this wasn’t the work of a professional, it just goes to show a bit of time and effort goes a long way. Her lovely parents surprised Rea and Jamie with a string quartet on their arrival. A lot of the day was centred around the many, many children attended the wedding. There were lots of fun and games, a children’s entertainer and of course sweets and yummy wedding cupcakes.

Anyway, here are some of my favourite photographs from the day.

Posted in Bristol Wedding Location, Events, Weddings

by Albert

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tobiah tayo - 13 July, 2010 - 12:43 am

great work! those field portraits are stunning! loving your work

Avelaine Scyrup - 13 July, 2010 - 2:51 am

OMG I love baby photos as table decoration. Great work!

Russell - 13 July, 2010 - 6:55 am

Just lovely – the girl following the lantern is a cracker of a shot! Very classy photos

Joseph Yarrow - 13 July, 2010 - 10:34 am

Bert, you nailed it!
Good work =)

Jared Tseng - 13 July, 2010 - 2:22 pm

You’re detail shots are killer. And the ones in the field…WOW!

Cathy - 13 July, 2010 - 4:45 pm

I just came across your blog, and you have some stunning work! The portraits of this couple out in the field are just gorgeous!

Kristi Wright - Texas Photographer - 13 July, 2010 - 5:26 pm

Oh the shot of the little boy under the tree is lovely! Great composition.

matt shumate - 13 July, 2010 - 6:24 pm

These are sooo outstanding Albert. I really enjoyed this post.

Gedas - 13 July, 2010 - 9:53 pm

You did amazing job, great pics, lovely location.

Becky Young - 14 July, 2010 - 2:17 am

I LOVE the ones of them standing in the field! Absolutely beautiful job!

Eric Yerke - 14 July, 2010 - 3:57 am

Your exposures are always so clean. Teach me

M. D. Lee - 14 July, 2010 - 1:47 pm

What a great set from start to finish. Love that diptych of the kid under the tree – very cool.

Laszlo Bodnar - 14 July, 2010 - 7:35 pm

great picture, nice colors, and light. congrats

Dustin Hall - 15 July, 2010 - 4:51 am

Well done sir, well done

Tenielle (Feather + Stone) - 16 July, 2010 - 12:52 pm

These are glorious!! Absolutley ADORE the shots of the couple in the field….beautiful job, they must be over the moon!

Eric Yerke - 19 July, 2010 - 11:02 pm

Gorgeous set Albert. Love the white tones you got. Really clean stuff.

Mike McCann - 20 July, 2010 - 12:03 am

Stunning pictures – love the use of colour and the way you capture the atmosphere of the wedding. Great Photography !

Chantal - 20 July, 2010 - 7:11 am

Albert– I totally love the lighting and bokeh in the field photos.. so utterly gorgeous. Also– the moment with her back.. so delicate and the toning is perfect. Love your work.

Marc von Martial - 3 August, 2010 - 1:12 pm

Wow Albert, this is an absolutely stunning set. Awesome job on these.
I guess I have to marry again

Ben Tomlin - 5 August, 2010 - 3:15 am

Fantastic – loving the shots in the field in that warm evening sun!

Jon S6 - 11 August, 2010 - 9:58 pm

Wowzers, the field one is a money shot my friend!! Crikey. It all looks the nuts. Awesomeness

Leon Steber - 19 August, 2010 - 11:02 am

These are wonderful Albert, I wish I could see more of them!

todd hunter mcgaw - 22 August, 2010 - 11:01 pm

tidy work albertpalmer.. very tidy indeed

Laurie Peacock - 22 August, 2010 - 11:05 pm

That light is amazing in the field photos. Love them!!!

Jared Tseng - 23 August, 2010 - 1:11 pm

Albert, you images always look so elegant with a wonderful sense of simplicity. These are no exception. Really great set!

Bobby Ketchum - 26 August, 2010 - 2:56 am

Those shots in the field are excellent, really. Great set.

1920′s Themed Wedding

Friday, September 3, 2010

Just a quick post to say that I am really happy to have been featured by Kat (of Rock n’ Roll Bride fame) for my recent wedding with Emma and Adam. Their 1920′s themed wedding is one that I will always remember. The amount of thought and planning that must have gone in to it paid off and I’m really proud that I was their photographer.

I think it’s great that people aren’t restricted by tradition and can make their wedding personal and unique. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a wedding that didn’t have this, but Emma and Adam’s is one I will always remember.

(By the way, the photographs are in the post today if you’re reading!)

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by Albert

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Chewton Place Wedding, Keynsham / Bristol

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

When Emma and Adam booked me last year to photograph their wedding at Chewton Place I was really happy because I knew it would be a photographers dream! I understand that the 1920’s theme evolved from Emma’s choice of a Jenny Peckham wedding dress. Even my girlfriend was ‘wowed’ when she saw the photographs of the dress – and she’s a very particular lady!

The 1920’s theme continued with the choice of music, the guest’s attire, the car, cake and also the choice of venue. It was a pretty amazing day and we managed to dodge some August showers and get some wedding portraits with Emma’s second love (I think!) Chester.

Anyway, here are a few of my favourite photographs from the day.

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by Albert

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Grand Hotel Wedding, Bristol

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Being the photographer for Gina & Aiden’s wedding at the Grand Hotel by Thistol in Bristol was a real pleasure. Not only did the bride and groom look spectacular but I thought their lavish choice of venue complimented the happiness and joy of their day. Both Gina and Aiden were incredibly relaxed in front the camera and so I’m really looking forward to their ‘day after shoot.’ I love working with people, but when your clients are fun and creative it always seems to add a little something extra to the photographs.

Anyway, I had a quick browse through this morning and thought I would share these few photographs that made me smile.

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by Albert

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Wedding Photographer Sherborne

Sunday, August 8, 2010

It was a real pleasure to be invited to photograph Donna and Chris’s wedding in Sherborne Abbey, Dorset. To photograph someone’s wedding is always a huge honour – but when the venue is as historic and beautiful as Sherborne Abbey you can’t help but feel a bit more emotional than normal!

Highlights of the day? Well, the whole day was special but a few moments really stick in my mind. The beautiful ceremony in the imposing abbey. The brass band at the reception. The speeches (I haven’t laughed that much in a long time!) Helping Donna climb a tree and Chinese lanterns which almost burned down a tree!

As the wedding was only yesterday I haven’t yet had the chance to look at all of the photographs. That said I have posted a preview below as a few stood out from a first glance.

(And if you missed their engagement shoot be sure to have a look.)

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by Albert

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kirsty stead - 8 August, 2010 - 9:29 pm

amazing day and night, photos are brilliant,
I LOVE the one of donna in the tree xxxxxxxxxxxx
congratulations again mr and mrs wise xxxxxxxx

Mark - 9 August, 2010 - 9:03 am

Holy crap!! These are amazing!!

Donna's mum - 9 August, 2010 - 9:45 am

Well what can I say these are truly amazing, my daughter is beautiful, Albert you are a star

Matt Stanton - 9 August, 2010 - 11:00 am

Beautiful coverage, I love the intricate details you’ve captured, and the church interior shot with the groom waiting is great!

Hannah - 9 August, 2010 - 11:48 am

More stunning photos and it looks like a wonderful day – I really love the detail ones and the one looking in the car mirror. Can’t wait until you photograph our wedding – unfortunately our church isn’t quite as beautiful as Sherbourne Abbey though!

Milena Dekic - 9 August, 2010 - 1:26 pm

That first photo of the bride putting on her make-up with the dress hanging is just gorgeous and it just continues from there. Just the most beautiful wedding and wonderfully captured.

Nessa K - 9 August, 2010 - 3:21 pm

Killer job — congrats to the lovely couple!! =)

Steve Koo - 9 August, 2010 - 3:26 pm

Absolutely love the shot in the mirror. Nice work, Albert!

samantha @ shutterspeedster.com - 9 August, 2010 - 3:54 pm

Great work, the one in the mirror is awesome!

Razvan - 9 August, 2010 - 5:49 pm

Amazing wedding – you did a brilliant job documenting it.

Rea Goodland - 9 August, 2010 - 6:43 pm

the day was perfect and you captured every second amazingly… i love the Donna with the chinese lantern such a perfect and natural photo. i totally agree about the speeches.

Jared Tseng - 9 August, 2010 - 6:47 pm

That mirror shot is all sorts of awesome!

Nikki, kevin, and steve - 9 August, 2010 - 7:31 pm

Fantastic day, fabulous photos. Donna you looked stunning, truly a day to remember. Congratulations again to both you and Chris, hope you have a fab honey moon,
all the best the stead crew
xxx

Crump - 9 August, 2010 - 7:41 pm

the day was amazing and you captured what a great fun day it was. amazing pictures for an amazing coupled, cant wait to see all the pictures.

Emily Porter - 9 August, 2010 - 9:14 pm

Love love love the first shot in the church.

Brad Ross Photography - 9 August, 2010 - 9:42 pm

A wonderful story told via beautiful images. Great work.

Thomas Lester - 9 August, 2010 - 10:11 pm

Amazing work. Beautiful location. Looks like it was a lot of fun.

Edric Morales - 10 August, 2010 - 12:17 am

Man that mirror shot is cool. The whole set is superb.

William Massey - 10 August, 2010 - 1:03 am

Love this wedding! BTW I’m now going to steal the hot air balloon idea for when I get married!

Kim Robbins - 10 August, 2010 - 3:16 am

Such a great set! The hot air balloons are amazing!

Ryan Brenizer - 10 August, 2010 - 8:21 pm

I adore the one of them plying with the lights. Great coverage overall.

Lisa Novakowski - 11 August, 2010 - 4:13 am

Fantastic!!! These are so great, and I love your use of light… so well done!

Marc von Martial - 11 August, 2010 - 8:59 am

Excellent work again Albert.
Great eye on the mirror shot, love it ! First of the dressing shots is also a winner.

Sue ( Chris's mum ) - 12 August, 2010 - 4:09 pm

What amazing photographs which really capture what a perfect and fun day this was, can’t wait to see the complete set. What wondreful memories you have captured for Chris and Donna and the rest of us who shared the moments with them. Thank you.

Heather - 14 August, 2010 - 11:03 pm

I love the facial expressions in the second photograph. Wonderful stuff!

Jade - 15 August, 2010 - 11:23 am

Wow these are fantastic!!Beautiful photos of a beautiful day i can’t wait to see the rest!!!x x

paul,cheryl,mish and jack - 25 August, 2010 - 9:11 pm

Keep looking at these photos and remembering what a fantastic day we had. Donna looked so beautiful. and chris so smart. It was such a memorable day and the excellent photos capture it so well.

Gayle & Neal

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

I’ve had so many weddings and engagement shoots in Somerset these days it is proving hard to keep up with the weddings in Bristol! It’s been fantastic to have weddings further afield, not only for the new locations but it means people like my work!

Still, back to Bristol. I really enjoyed being part of Gayle and Neal’s wedding at St Michaels church in Stoke Gifford. The weather was great and they had the unique wedding idea of having performing artists. With circus tricks, a light show and to finish the evening off a fire show! If you didn’t see their engagement shoot be sure to have a look at the photographs here. It was pretty spectacular and made for some great wedding photographs…