This year we have noticed more than ever that many Couple’s are on quite tight budgets for all the services they need and want for their wedding day.  In response to this we have launched a second wedding package that Couple’s in this situation can take advantage of.  Many of the low cost packages on offer are from part time or amateur photographers, many of whom may not even be insured. If you do not want to risk your once in a lifetime wedding photographs in this way then ask us about our new package.  This wedding of Philipp and Kyeema was the first time we have offered such a package and they were very grateful to have full time professional photographers to capture their day for them.  We will be with you for all the key moments and as an example at this wedding Philipp and Kyeema have over 200 images to choose from.  For more details contact us through the website or call Steve on 07768 864622.

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Family had travelled in from far flung places such as Brighton but for Stephen and Caroline it wasn’t too far to travel. This was our first time at Fayrer Garden and as well as being a really cool place to get married we must say a big thank you to all the Staff who looked after everyone, including Ruth and I, so well.  When Caroline first visited us and briefed us on her requirements for the wedding photography she made clear she liked colour images that are in focus!  We think we may have delivered on that one!  Caroline’s dress was hand made for her by Jacquie Kidd and was a stunner.  The unusual wedding cake which had a rainbow sponge inside was supplied by Jackie at Celebration Cakes.  Hair and Make Up was by Laura Hill.  Chair and room Decor was provided by Geraldine Ophide.  After the Ceremony and some formal photos the four of us headed off to Lake Windermere and a quiet little jetty as that was one of the images Caroline was very keen to get.  Then it was a quick dash up to Waterhead to board the boat which took us all down to Lakeside.  There an old classic coach, supplied by Cumbria Classic Coaches, awaited the Guests and after a run through the countryside delivered everyone safely back to the Hotel.  Stephen stood up to give his speech and had his Mum in tears as he exclaimed his love for Caroline and told us all how they had met. To round off the day it was fireworks in the Hotel gardens and then for Ruth and I, after a 14 hour day, back home to collapse.

Stephen relaxes before the Big Moment!

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Why bother with a Pre Wedding or Engagement photoshoot?  If you were able to ask that question of all those we have taken on this type of shoot I know you would get a very positive response.  First and foremost we make sure it is fun. If you are ‘camera shy’ it gives us time, before the wedding day, to allow you to be comfortable and at ease.  We can coach you how to achieve those really stunning intimate images on the wedding day. We all get to know one another a lot better of course and this really helps on the wedding day. It builds confidence in both parties.  On the wedding day itself no other supplier is with you as long as we are so it is important we can all interact with one another well.  You also get to choose one of the photographs for your Signature Frame. My wife Ruth takes this round all of your Guests at the wedding and we get them to sign it and leave goodwill messages.  These are just a few of the reasons why it is a good idea!  As award winning photographers Wedding Photographers Lake District will ensure you are delighted with the whole experience.  Last year we were nominated as Photographer of the Year 2012 by the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers.  This year we would like to work with you to produce the images that win it!

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This Album from Wedding Photographers Lake District is a sample of the Varnished cover which is available in a number of different colours.  The name of the couple and date of the wedding is laser etched into surface.  There is a choice of Album page thickness from thin to thick and rigid.  This one is rigid and so makes for quite a thick book.  You will also see a choice of different page background colours from black, white, light silver and dark silver.  We have also included in this Album some of the more ‘arty’ finishes with faded photographs.  All of this is your choice to make.  Our standard wedding package now includes an Album 20cm * 30cm with cover type, colour and page type of your choice.  We have a Swatch book that show all of these options.

If you would like to see more of our work other than Weddings please go to our other website at www.schtuff.co.uk.  This includes Portraiture, Lifestyle and Model Portfolios.

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I managed to take some quick photographs of the Catwalk show and of course our own stand.  We had taken four brand new Wedding Albums with us and they went down really well.  They are all hand made in Italy and are of exceptional quality.  The first Wedding Album had a Varnished Red Cover with the names of one of our Wedding Couples from 2012 engraved by laser.  The second was a Nappa Leather Album presented in a beautiful Art Box. The third was a textured Leather with photographic insert and the final one an Acrylic cover.

We also now have a Swatch book which has every possible option encased within including Covers, Colours and Paper style and thickness.  If you are wanting an Album that will be cherished for life and an heirloom to pass down to future generations of your family then visit Wedding Photographers Lake District’s studio and let us show you what we have.

So I thought the Ladies out there, and especially future Brides, might appreciate a quick glimpse of some of the beautiful Wedding dresses that were on show.  If you missed us at Rheged do not worry as there is a second chance to come along and meet us this month. On Sunday 24th March we are at the really cool Inn On The Lake Wedding Fayre, Ullswater, Cumbria.  This is a favourite place of ours in The Lake District as we have photographed some beautiful Weddings there and its location is just ideal for romantic and intimate images.  If you are interested in seeing more general photography from Schtuff then click on this link to www.schtuff.co.uk where you can see Portraiture, Lifestyle and Model Portfolio photography.

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Like most couples we meet Ian & Cathy were very apprehensive about having their photographs taken, so we usually start out with something straightforward and easy and work our way up to getting them really loved up!  For this photoshoot with Wedding Photographers Cumbria we were in London at the really cool Grosvenor Hotel on Buckingham Palace Road London. What a building, fully restored back to all former glory with gorgeous marble pillars and staircase plus two really picturesque wrought iron spiral staircases, not something we come across in The Lake District.  Ian is a great Classical Pianist and you can find his work at http://ian-haywood.co.uk/shop.html.  They are getting married at the Yewfield in The Lake District in May and Ian has composed a special piece of music for Cathy on the day.  That is surely going to be an emotional moment and one I will definitely want to capture.

If you are a Bride and Groom couple reading this and you would like to meet up there is a great opportunity to do that on Tuesday night, 12th Feb, as I am exhibiting at the Wedding Fayre at Stonecross Manor, an event sponsored by the Westmorland Gazette newspaper.  We have enjoyed meeting a lot of Wedding Couples there in the past and the Brides will be interested to know you can watch catwalk bridal gown shows as well as talking to me about lots of schtuff!

Wedding Photography in Cumbria and The Lake District by Schtuff Photography. A Pre Wedding photoshoot at The Grosvenor London.

Pre Wedding Photography at The Grosvenor Hotel in London to be followed by Wedding Photography at Yewfield in The Lake District

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We recently delivered Michael & Katies Album and wanted to show an example of the quality of Albums we deliver.  You can see a photo album of this on our Facebook page at Lake District Wedding Photographer aka Schtuff.  This one was a Crystal Glance cover with metallic pages made by the Italian album manufacturer GraphiStudio.  We have just ordered a full Swatch book from Graphi so our Wedding Couples can look at all the options available.  Katie sent us the following message: ‘Hi Steve & Ruth.  Just wanted to say thank you again for the beautiful wedding album. We love how the album ‘tells the tale’ of our wedding day, from start to finish. It will be treasured forever. We can’t wait to show our family and friends. Thank you ’.

The photos on this Blog are of Andrea and taken at the Netherwood Hotel  Grange O Sands Cumbria.  Samantha and Laura from Harmony in Cartmel looked after the Hair and Make Up.  After the photoshoot Andrea sent us the following text ‘Everyone loving pics they are fab. One client wants you for her wedding when she sorts it xx.  Fantastic!”

With the Family photoshoot we took last weekend we delivered over 200 photographs for the family to choose from. The Mum, Nicola, commented ‘just finished watching the slide show on tv , there are some really stunning pics x’. So for now thats all we have time to update whilst I get back to processing the hundreds of images taken over the last couple of weeks.

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We got an interesting response today for a Winter Wedding photograph we submitted to a world wide competition and were informed we had achieved second place.  Now you make think second is not as good as first, however the photograph we submitted was from the very first wedding we did and there are many thousands of wedding photographers out there who have been practising many years.  So we were very happy to be placed second!  At the moment we are trying to build up the number of ‘Like’s’ for our Facebook Business page so if you have a moment please click on the F button below, have a look at our page which is titled Lake District Wedding Photographer aka Schtuff Photography and please ‘Like’ us!

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January is promising to be a fantastic month for us.  On Saturday we have a photoshoot at the prestigious Netherwood Hotel Grange O Sands.  Then we are in London for a Pre Wedding photoshoot starting out at The Grosvenor and then a Fashion photoshoot along the Embankment in London.  Later on in the month we are back in the Studio for a photo session with a professional dancer.  we still have room to fit a couple more photoshoots in so get to the telephone now to make your booking, come and join us and get your 2013 off to a great start!

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Whilst preparing these photographs it triggered memories that with each Wedding we attended in 2012 there was a story to tell.  One of our Brides had discovered she had breast cancer not long before the wedding date.  The fortitude and courage she showed throughout that period was inspiring to all those involved in the day with her.  There was the Groom who was totally camera shy, worse than anyone we had previously photographed, but on the day he came through and we got some fantastic images.  We had the Bride who was up for the most fun we have experienced at a Wedding, making the day so enjoyable for all the guests.  One of the best set of photographs we got was in the Ladies toilets at the Reception venue when we followed the Bride in.  She enjoyed that and so did we!  Through it all it makes us realise how privileged we are to share in such wonderful and happy days with couples and family who we get to know just that little bit better.

So for the next set of review images we think we will go completely Black and White.  Like many things in life old fashioned has become the new fashion and Black and White has become increasingly popular.  Keep looking!

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