Welcome To Digital Dennis Blog !

This blog page contains all the latest news and gossip, whats hot and whats not with Digital Dennis. . Wedding photographer with passion and a portrait photographer with style covering middlesbrough, cleveland, teesside and the northeast.

Below are several weblinks to provide you with additional information about my services.

Digital Dennis Main Website.
Wedding Information Page.
Portrait Information.
Life Style Informaiton.
Harmony Story Book Package.
The Ivory Package.
The Ebony Package.
Wedding Galleries.
Portrait Galleries.
Customer Testimonials.
Landscape Work By Digital Dennis.

Digital Dennis. also offers alongside weddings and portraits, commercial and product photography, events, landscape work and image post processing and production work.

To see what I have been up to please read my blogs below.

Please remember all content and images with in this blog are copyright of Digital Dennis.


Monday 19 November 2007

New Website Design

Breaking news brand new website design I have now updated my website with a new look and made a few changes suggested by you the customer.

The new site is far easier to navigate and I have changed to a more traditional navigation across the bottom of the site. Also the we blinks across the site have been made more prominent so links can easily be seen now.

The package pages have also been updated and additional tweaks will be made over the next couple of weeks. Finally don't forget to take a look at my FLICKr a link to this is provided on my main gallery page.

Hope you like the new design.

Friday 16 November 2007

Digital Dennis Goes Elinchrom

Breaking news further substantial investment has been put into new studio equipment and digital dennis is now teamed up with Elinchrom to provide my customer the very best in studio lighting.

Portraits and comercial work can now be supported with the very finest in studio lighting the decision was made due to the consistantly high performance of Elinchrom equipment and the very high standards with which work can be produced. I am very excited to be using Elinchrom equipment which is highly regarded as being one of the very best in studio lighting additional investment has also been made to also combine Elinchrom lighting with their new Skyport System allowing wireless light and flash control.

This is going to allow me to produce and provide the exacting standards that my customers have come to expect from their portrait and comercial work this is a fantastic partnership.

Friday 2 November 2007

HIGHLIGHTS RANGE NOW AVAILABLE !

Brand new this month is the new Highlight range this is a new product that is now available as an optional extra across all packages.

There are 2 sizes available and pricing to be anounced.

This now offers you the customer the fantastic option of having a deluxe high quality Highlight hard back bound book to present you photographs in. These are now available across all wedding packages also portrait packages also.

You get have a portrait session with me and would like to present you images to friends and family well now you can in real style within a price range that is affordable.

To find out more about the new highlights ranmge contact me.

LANDSCAPE SHOP DELAYED

Hello every one unfortunetly the Landscape Shop has been postponed for a little while due to heavy work load with wedding and portrait work.

This shop will be going live some next year and a dedicated website will be setup specifically for my landscape work only.

So watch this space for updates.

Tuesday 16 October 2007

Online Print Preview Online Shop Expansion Planned

Work is on going with the new online preview shop for Digital Dennis and is proving a massive success thank you to all my customers for your support and help.

When this shop is fully open another shop is being developed for Peach Pictures along with a complete over hual of this site to now provide a online portal to view and purchase my landscape work and limited edition prints more updates on this when the final arrangements have been confirmed.

Sunday 14 October 2007

Brand New Online Preview & Print Shop Goes Live

Well finally with all you help I am now live with a brand new online preview and print shop. After feedback and more importantly support from my customers this is now reality.

The new preview shop will now allow not only online previewing of photographs but also online ordering of prints available in different sizes so family an friends can now order there wanted pictures at will.

The online shop will expand over the next 2-3 years to offer an increased product range that will be second to none but more importantly to offer my customers the same level of service with online prints as they already recieve from photography bookings and services bringing together the complete package.

In future post I will keep you upto date with whats new with the online shop, special deals, new products and so on so watch this space.

Wednesday 10 October 2007

Mr & Mrs Skelton Testimonial

Dear Dennis

Absolutely fantastic I would recommend dennis to everyone. Very professional and friendly and puts you at ease even if you are a nervous wreck like i was. I also can't believe how quickly our wedding album and all photographs were ready unbelievable service.

Thankyou very much for making a perfect day that bit more special.

Mr and Mrs Skelton


In reply to the above may I say thank you for making me welcome and it was a pleasure to take care of you big day.


Kind regards

Dennis

Mr & Mrs Porritt Testimonial

Dear Dennis

Firstly I would like to apologise for taking so long to write to you. I have had over a month now to try and think of something to say that rounds up our feelings about our wonderful photographs of our wedding. I just cant seem to find the right words! So, I will explain how we feel.

I originally booked the smaller package with you as I did not think that the photographs were a hugely important part of our wedding. I was stunned at the price and snapped your hand off to book when I knew you where available on our wedding date.

All the way through the planning I still had an attitude that the photographs still were not a huge part of our wedding, then I looked on your website and looked at some of the recent weddings and thought that I have been planning our wedding for the past 2 years and the only thing I will have to remember it by is my photographs and we were very impressed by the samples on the site.

The day we met to pay the balance we chatted and you mentioned the storybook, my eyes lit up and once you had gone both me and Michael looked at each other and Wanted It!!! I phoned you and ordered it and then got to work on my overtime to pay for it ( we thought it was to good to be true for the price you were charging ). Every hour I worked of overtime is worth it for what we got.

You were so supportive in the weeks before the wedding calling to check everything, not leaving anything out and basically reassuring me ( I really really needed that and am so very greatful ). On the day you arrived before me and when I got back you said you had taken a few to suprise me, then you just casually took photos of all the bits leading up.

I think if you hadn't of been there I would of felt more nervous and stressed. The photos you took before we got ready especially the ones of me and the girls were fabulous. The ones of Michael and the Lads were Brilliant, the ones of all the guests, the ones of me arriving, the ones of me walking up to the church, the ones in the church, outside the church in the carriage, on the green, at the reception, every single photograph you took was sensational.

I was amazed that by the time we had opened our gifts the morning after the wedding, our photographs were on the site to choose from. You had spent hours and hours on them, taking off Latisha's cut on her nose, my tattoo, Jaden's bump, etc! It was so hard to choose as there were so many, but after hours of changing our minds we decided and sent you the email! Then by the time we had arrived home from our honeymoon our albums were ready! You even made the time to have a chat with us and to see our reaction when you delivered our albums.

We were not ready for what we were about to see, after looking at the little album I was mesmerised by the quality and at how amazing they were then I opened the briefcase to find some stunning photographs that you had "tweaked" and then we started to look at our storybook album, the pages were full of detail, and effects and they were of our wedding.

For days and days I just kept looking and noticing different things you had done, different effects you had made. I am so so very proud of my photographs and every person who has looked at them are amazed! My framed picture has taken its place on our wall ( infact about 15 mins after you left it did! ) and everyone who comes into our house comments on it, and to top the whole package off we have the DVD and negatives on disk.

You made our day Dennis. You have captured our Special Day in the most beautiful, elegant and stunning way that we did not think was possible.

Many, many thanks Dennis
Lots of Love

Rachael, Michael, Jaden & Latisha Porritt

See you in the near future for some portrait work x x x x x



In reply to this testimonial I would like to say thank you to Rachael, Michael and the girls for not only making me feel welcome but for also honouring me and humbling me with the words written above. I have never in all the weddings I have done been given such heart felt words of happiness and fulfillment. I was touched on so many levels and so proud to of been part of making your big days memories so special.

The letter above had made all the work, late hours, blood sweat and tears worth while and there was some tears from both myself and my wife when we read this letter.

Thank you for giving me a memory that I will never forget and cherish, a memory that I will always be so proud to share and show to others. Which is why your letter will always be on show here on my blog.

I wish you both an enternity of happy memories and life of rich rewards together.

Best Wishes

Dennis.

Monday 17 September 2007

Cold Morning Blues




Busy doing some landscape work at last now the winter months are coming in and weddings are settling down. So there I was at Saltburn Pier 1.30am taking pictures why this time of morning you ask? Because this is the best light for this kind of work and as you can see it was well worth it. Between the hours of 1.00am - 4.45am over 60 shots where taken more of these are available to view on my FLICKR gallery.

Looking forward to shooting the Transporter Bridge again, Angel Of The North and the Millennium Bridge Newcastle any of my landscape work are available to buy framed and limited in numbers in either A1 or A2 as well as box frames and canvas. Contact me to enquire about pricing.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Bowker


Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Bowker who got married at St Cuthberts Church, Ormesby then on to Crinkle Park for the reception. May I wish you both all the very best for the future.

Sunday 2 September 2007

Story Book Range Due To Expand

BREAKING NEWS :

Due to popular demand and intense customer interest the existing STORY BOOK range will be expanding later this year to offer 2 ranges.

  • Range 1 will be the PASTEL range.
  • Range 2 will be the CHALK range.

Both ranges are totally different yet compliment each other perfectly the pastel range offering smooth modern design with a very sheik style. The new chalk range much more intense combining texture with mood for those of you with a darker side.

The new chalk range will not be available till early 2008 the new designs are about 60% complete then a demonstration album will be put together.

Watch this space for developments.

Saturday 18 August 2007

Local Companies Show Support

A new section has been added to the Help & Tips page on my main website which now gives contact details for local companies from across the Cleveland area.

This includes a brief description of the companies along with contact details, web links and emails where available.

I have done this to help you the customer have a fantastic choice of local companies included wedding cars, carriages, venues, makeup and hair stylist, florists, bridal shops and many more.

This section will be added to over time to increase your choice even further.

Tuesday 14 August 2007

Story Book Goes Limited

Thank you for all your support I am delighted to report the new StoryBook is no going limited.

The StoryBook booking will now be limited to a maximum of two bookings in a calendar month this has been done to provide and maintain high customer service. I am busy working towards this fantastic package being available normally but at present booking for the new StoryBook will be limited.

Also in development is the possibility of a new Deluxe StoryBook design with a completely new style and design this will go alongside the more traditional StoryBook but this is some time away and a release date has to be confirmed.

Tuesday 7 August 2007

Customers Get The Best Quality

Digital Dennis continues total commitment to it's customers and more importantly the quality of work that is provided. This has now lead to a substantial investment in optics.

After much deliberation substantial investment has been made regarding the very best in optics with the new addition of the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX.

So the none technical answer is this is regarded as one of the best camera lenses Nikon have ever made world wide which now allows me to offer both my clients and customer the very best in image quality from both hardware and hands on software development this combined with my own expertise is really going to allow me to spoil my customer's rotten.

You lucky, lucky people you!

Wednesday 25 July 2007

WEDDING SLIDESHOW FORTH COMING

BREAKING NEWS new wedding slide show in development to give an additional showcase of my work.

New all singing all dancing slide show is currently being put together to be added to the wedding page on my main website http://www.digital-dennis.com this is to provide my customer and clients additional work examples.

Depending on customer feedback this feature may also be added to the main portraits pages too.

Watch this space for ongoing developments and updates.

Sunday 15 July 2007

Story Book Range Increased

BREAKING NEWS the STORY BOOK range has now been expanded with brand new colour tints now available these include :

  • Peach Melba
  • Cool Mint
  • Dark Gothic
  • Lush Lavender

This now makes the colour tint range up to 12 also a new style's range has been confirmed of being in development for more on this watch this space.

Thursday 12 July 2007

Printing Visionaries Are So Hard To Find

I just wanted to mention a little piece regarding printers. Printers are so under valued and un-appreciated especially in this digital age we photographers rely on printers having the same passion and understanding to deliver visually exactly what the photographer has captured with such commitment. Consider this my acknowledgment and a show of gratitude for all the blood, sweat and tears you guy's go through to work with us photographers to create truly beautiful images. Thank You !

New Portrait Porfolio In Design

Also really busy on putting together a brand new portfolio of portrait work and original artwork some of this will be combined in the Peach Pictures Website.


This is some thing I really need to work on and grow this side of the business I have really neglected this site of my skill set due to being so busy with wedding work. So again watch this space on updates about this.

Peach Pictures New Design Ongoing

Now I have a temporary site in place for Peach Pictures I can now concentrate on getting the main version of the website finished this is going to combine a really modern clean look and style to really portray Peach Pictures as a flexible, modern and dynamic site.

You will have to watch this space regarding new developments for this site I think you will all be really surprised with the new design.

Sunday 1 July 2007

Peach Pictures Goes Live

Finally I have found time to get my second online portfolio site up and running Peach Pictures this is just a simple site to show case that I do a lot more than wedding and portrait photography. This site will have several updates and changes made over the coming months including a flash gallery.


This will be done as and when so please check back on this site for updates and extras. To go to Peach Pictures click the link HERE or by clicking on Peach Pictures.

Thursday 28 June 2007

St James & Marters End Of An Era

The history books have now been written and I have had the pleasure of photographing the last wedding to be held at St James & Marters Church in Stockton on Tees opposite Stockton Hospital. This is a real tragedy due to the church being scheduled for demolition this has always been one of my favourite church's due to the interior of the church looking more Italian than English. The last wedding was the marriage of Mr & Mrs Stevenson on Saturday 23rd June 2007.

Bride And Groom Church Venue Guidlines

When getting married and thinking about the appropriate venue there are several very important things to think about regarding church weddings.

  • Check with the priest about photographers some church's even in this day and age still will not allow professional photographers to take photographs during the service.
  • There is no valid reason for this and most of the time this is not down to the church it's down to the individual vicar doing the service.
  • If this is the case consider the photographs that will be lost this would include the vows, little looks between the bride and groom, giving of the wedding rings, holding of hands, the wedding kiss amongst other shots.
  • If the photographer is not allowed to take those all important shots then you may need to reconsider an alternative venue. If you don't ask about this you will not be informed by the vicar till on the day or last minute by this time the wedding day is set in stone.
  • ALWAYS ASK ABOUT WHAT CAN AND CANT BE ALLOWED WITH THE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.
  • You can download various guides to help you on my main website CLICK HERE to go to my help and tips page.

I have had this happen on several occasions ending with the bride and groom being disappointed with both the church and the vicar due to the loss of so many special moments not being able to be captured. I would urge vicars to really think about what is important to the bride and groom this is the one and only chance they have to get married and what makes them happy on that big day should always come first over personal preference.

So always ask before booking a church venue to avoid disappointment.

Sunday 24 June 2007

Mr & Mrs Stevenson




Congratulations to Mel and Andrew on your wedding day yesterday 23rd June 2007 married at St James and Marters Church in Stockton. Thank you for making me feel welcome my best wishes to you both.

Real shame that the above church is getting demolished it's one of my favourite church's mainly because it does not look like an English church it looks more Italian in style I always liked the photographs from this church shame this church cant be saved.

Story Book Goes Live

At last my story book is now completed and available to my customer. This album is completely exclusive to Digital Dennis and I take great pleasure and pride in presenting to you my customers a true high end high quality photographic story book.

This is a story book to separate all story books this is not a printed book on plain or even high grade paper this is a true photographic high quality story book album with true coffee table dimensions they don't come any bigger or better than this.

If your looking and want an album that is unique to you, that cannot be got any where else, an album designed and built with total conviction and passion to please you the customer then this is the must have album for you.

Please contact me through my main website for more information on this or CLICK HERE to go to my main website.

Thank You To My Friends & Family

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those that have supported me over the years and with out your advice and support I would not be making the strides that I am you have all helped, shown and supported me in fulfilling my long life dreams of being a professional photographer.

My wife Jenny my daughter Mia your love and support keeps me going on those late, late nights developing and putting albums together you make it all worth it.

My parents and my big brother thank you for always being there when a second opinion or constructive criticism is needed alongside love and support.

Creighton Carvello my old friend thank you for believing in me and for pushing me to make the right choice and follow my dreams I am for ever in your debt.

Helen Dyson thank you for not only your support but for your wise advise and many years of wisdom you are always ready to share.

Ken, White Rose Wedding Cars again your support has been so much appreciated and valued all ways straight to the point and yes always right.

Graham and all those at RGB I owe you a BIG thank you for all your friendly support and advice and a service that is simply second to none there is not another company that does it better than you guy's. Thank you to you all.

Also a quick thank you to Steve B, Paul D, Lee T, Debb T, Myk Baxter, Mike L, Colin N, Imran Y, Lisa K, Karen B, Melvin M, Elisha, Shane, Susan, Jennifer G, Lisa P and too many others to mention.

FINALLY MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL.

A heart felt thank you to all my customers for giving me the opportunity to not only be part of your big day but for also allowing me to capture your special moments and dreams. You never fail to inspire and motivate me to strive for better and to always maintain some thing new.

Tuesday 19 June 2007

Digital Goes County

I get asked on a regular basis what area and how far will I travel to do weddings, portraits or commercial work. I am based in Middlesbrough but I will travel any where with in the Cleveland county and depending on the nature of work required I will go as far as Newcastle or as far as York in the other direction but this mainly depends on the work needed to be done.
I also pride my self on the fact that I will come to see you. I have multiple demonstration albums and portfolios for my clients to view alongside additional online examples as and when needed or requested by the customer.

I offer multiple wedding packages which are listed down the right side of this blog just click on their weblinks to see more information. Alongside different portait options and packages too.

Wedding packages include StoryBook, Digital Dreams, and Gold & Lace.

Friday 15 June 2007

In The Beginning

I have been busy putting the finishing touches to my new story book package. Designing page layouts and graphics so that the album flows from start to finish. Also been working on offering different colour styles for customer to choose from. These include classic black & white, cool tone, cyanotype, gold tone, red tone, selenium tone and finally viradon tone.

I really want to give my customer a really nice classy choice of colour styles each being unique and different whilst blending old and forgotten techniques that are no longer used in the digital age of photography. I am really happy with the new album just need to put the finishing touches to the demo album for my customers to be able to play with I do hope they like it?

I have really positive feedback so far and more importantly this album is unique too many photographers do their albums the easy way and go to people like Graphi Studio or Jorgenson yes they are nice albums but also very expensive I feel this had led to a lot of photographers packages now becoming very similar to each other. I don't think this benefits the customer photography should be all about individuality not becoming another sheep in the field customers want to be treated as individuals and like to have some thing unique not mass produced.

Landcape Shots At Redcar Gare



Was out early out of the morning back in January of this year taking landscape shots down at Redcar Gare. Got to be careful down here can get washed over the edge all it takes is one big wave and I learnt the hard way nearly 2 years ago now when I was hit by a wave and nearly swept over the edge ended up loosing an excellent Fuji compact camera that day.




Mr & Mrs Oram


Congratulations to Ann and Glynn on becoming Mr and Mrs Oram. Really enjoyed spending the day with you both thank you for making me feel welcome. Hope you enjoy your photographs and they bring back many happy memories for you. Also you heard about your photograph appearing in the local Evening Gazette and the Herald And Post I see glad you like the photograph.