Engagement photoshoot at All Saints Church, Carshalton

This weekend I met with a couple whose wedding I am photographing in April. These are a few of the photos from their engagement photoshoot which were taken outside All Saints Church in Carshalton where they will be getting married (another popular local location as I will be here a few times this coming year). Their reception will be at Hallmark Hotel in Croydon.

After the photoshoot we went for a coffee and a chat and to plan their wedding day in detail. A lot of people don’t realise that being a wedding photographer is much more than just taking photos on the day…

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Engagement photoshoot at Merton Register Office in Morden Park House

These photographs were taken back in January but I’ve been so busy with enquiries and meeting couples that I’ve not had a chance to post them online.

They are part of a larger set, and were taken at the Merton Register Office in Morden Park House. A beautiful location that I am pleased to be working at for several weddings this year.

I met this couple on a particularly cold afternoon but we had a lot of fun with the photoshoot, as you can probably see from the smiles all round. Never let the weather spoil the occasion! Looking forward to their wedding next month.

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I am now on twitter

Connect with me on twitter – follow my feed here: @jeffshamphoto

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December Awards

I’d like to announce a further award picked up for the month of December, whereby I earned another Bronze Bar for my engagement photography. Just goes to show, even if it’s a gloomy cold winter, fantastic images can still result.

As a reminder, a Bronze Bar signifies an image of a high standard, above the norm.

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Quick Questions

Why weddings? I love weddings! They are such happy occasions, and it’s a real privilege to be part of the day. I love the elegance… the beauty… the chaos and I really thrive on the pressure!

How did you start? I’ve always had a strong interest in photography and since I was young, I’ve always carried a camera with me, everywhere I go. When I agreed to shoot a couple of weddings for my friends, I found I really loved it and decided this is what I want to do! I went about getting the proper training and qualifications and after gaining a Grade One Diploma in Wedding Photography, with the highest marks in my class, I set up my business and that was it – the beginning of my professional career.

Best bit about your job? Seeing the smiles on my couples’ faces and the emotion in their eyes when they see their photos. There’s always a certain amount of nervousness when I deliver the images, but when I get the feedback, I know that they’ve been presented with a beautiful collection that they love, and that makes me very happy.

Best moment? There have been a number of moments that I’ll always remember, such as gaining my diploma and qualifying first in my class… getting my very first wedding booking… winning the first of many national photography awards… and being invited and flown over to Norway by the father of one of my brides last year!

Favourite wedding? All weddings are unique and it’s so difficult to pick a favourite. I have genuinely enjoyed every single wedding I’ve covered, and each have had their own magical moments.

What is a typical wedding day? It really starts the night before, when I will check and recheck and pack all of my kit. After an early night and plenty of rest, I am normally at the wedding for most of the day and night – I’ll be photographing all the moments whilst trying to blend into the background, from the bridal preparations through to the first dance and often beyond. By the end of the wedding, I am so exhausted, but I am always filled with the anticipation of getting home to view all the photos from the day on my computer.

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Talk to me on Skype

skypeJeff Sham Photography is going international! As I’m starting to get enquiries from abroad, I thought it would be easiest if I setup a skype account. So if you want to talk to me, just add me to your Skype contacts. My ID is: jeffshamphotography

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Engagement Photoshoot at Barnett Hill, Guildford

A few images from an engagement photoshoot with a couple from the other day at Barnett Hill, just outside Guildford.

The wedding season is really getting under way, and this past week I’ve had so many enquiries, my emails have been non-stop and I’ve been trying so hard to find time to call back all you excited brides and grooms!

If you’re still looking for a photographer for your 2012 wedding, please do enquire early to avoid disappointment as dates are filling fast throughout the year. You can get in touch with me here and I always try to reply within 24 hours – often within just a few hours!

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November Awards

I’m pleased to announce three more Bronze Bars awarded for my engagement photography.

As a reminder, these national Bars are very difficult to achieve and many competent images do not achieve a Bar; a Bronze Bar represents a high standard (above the norm).

Do visit my Facebook page and vote for your favourite award-winning image.

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Wedding Shows – Dates For The Diary

From stunning cakes to show stopping flowers and beautiful venues to bespoke dresses there is something for every bride and every budget.

Midlands Wedding Show: Ricoh Arena, Jan 21-22

London Wedding Show: Excel London, Feb 4-5

National Wedding Show: London Olympia, Feb 24-26

National Wedding Show: NEC Birmingham, Mar 16-18

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