Marie Curie Golf Day

Thursday took me to Prestbury Golf Club in Cheshire for a Marie Curie Golf Day. The plan was for 11 teams to have a good day's golf, a meal and some serious fundraising for a very worthwhile charity. Marie Curie nurses tend to the terminally ill through cancer in their own homes. 64% of people would choose to die at home, and Marie Curie make this possible for thousands of people across the UK.

The day was a huge success, and whilst this team may not have won first prize for their golf, they certainly won the best dressed competition!

If you have a golf day planned and need a photographer to attend, let me know. I print photographs on site, and am now offering a "Magazine Star" service where you become the cover star of a golfing magazine - yours to take home on the day in a smart clip frame. Call me on 01952 683681 if you're interested.

A Wedding in Ironbridge

To Ironbridge on Saturday for the wedding of Ruth and Adam. The weather was fine, everything was on time and everybody, including the photographer had a great time. It's always a priviledge to be given the responsibility of recording such an important day, and to be working in such a wonderful atmosphere of joy, happiness and love.

If you've got a wedding planned, give me a call. I'm not the cheapest wedding photographer in the area, but you won't find one that'll work harder to give you something special to remember your big day.

Help for Heroes Ball, Broadway

To the picturesque Worcestershire Village of Broadway for a lavish Charity Ball in aid of Help for Heroes, a favourite charity of mine. 250 people attended to raise money for HFH whilst having a good time, and I attended free of charge as usual. I set up a backdrop, professional studio lighting and operated a print on site service until 12.30am, when the final customer was served. A good trade ensued, with a friendly, good natured crowd intent on enjoying themselves whilst helping a very worth cause. If you have such an event on the horizon, call me on 01952 683681 or see my website http://www.philhyndsphotography.com/ for the services I can offer.

The Care Awards, Shrewsbury Town FC

The Care Awards celebrate those that care for others, and were held this year at The Pro Star Stadium. John Parrott was a very well received celebrity guest, and Jim Hawkins of Shropshire Radio was MC. DJ Shuttsie completed an impressive array of local talent, and a good time was had by all, including the photographer!

The BUCS Ball, Keele University

British Universities and Colleges Sport is the organisation that controls sport nationally in our Universities and Colleges. Last week I attended the annual BUCS Ball at Keele University, where presentations were made to those that had made it to the very top in their chosen field. Steve Parry, Olympic Bronze Medal Winner was the MC for the night, and the BBC's John Inverdale, president of BUCS was also present and addressed the 360 guests.

Another Busy Week

Portfolio Shoot at Church Aston

Another portfolio shoot, this time with Kate, an up and coming Telford model looking for shots for her first portfolio. If this is of interest let me know - 2 or 3 hour shoots which generally produce enough shots for a starter portfolio or update an existing one. Call me on 07855 741368 for prices and dates.

Rock and Roll

Well not exactly. Paul Parker and the Alright Friends are one of Telford's top bands, and I caught up with them in The Black Boy in Bridgnorth. Unfortunately the light wasn't great in the venue, but we managed a few shots in what is a new genre for me. If there are any bands/artistes out there that would like me to photograph their gigs, give me a call.

The Rock Horse Show

Now in it's second year, The Rock Horse Show was a huge success, with the weather playing its part. I photographed events in all 3 rings and sold prints on site. For those that didn't buy on the day, over 100 photographs have been loaded to my website - see under "Events" where prints can be purchased direct from the site using paypal, or by emailing your order to me at phil@photoph.co.uk

Lifestyle Shoot

It occured to me recently that the "Pre Wedding Shoot" that comes as a complementary part of my wedding service could be offered to anybody, not just those about to get wed. So when I was asked to take photographs to mark a couples 25th Wedding Anniversary, the Pre Wed format came to mind. This involves a location shoot of up to 2 hours, and a series of natural shots of the couple enjoying each others company. It makes a pleasant change from the forced smiles and poses often offered by some studio photographers. For details call me on 07855 741368, or email at phil@photoph.co.uk

The Pre Wedding Shoot

The Pre Wedding Shoot is becoming an increasingly popular part of my Wedding Photography service.

It's a simple idea - newly weds have often not had professional photographs taken before their wedding day. This sometimes shows in the photographs, with the happy couple looking nervous or unnatural in their poses. The "Pre Wed" aims to give them some experience of the wedding day shoot without the pressure of the big day itself.

Around 4 - 6 weeks before the wedding I take the bride and groom to be off on location for a couple of hours to take photographs and get them used to me and the idea of them being stars for the day. If we can do this at a potential location for their wedding day photos, all the better, as we're having a rehearsal for the day itself.

It's a complementary shoot, included with the wedding package, and ALWAYS results in better shots on the day.