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.

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.