Stuart Bendig Photography

Rhia & Andy's Wedding by Stuart Bendig Photography

2010-06-01T04:25:00.001-07:00

Rhia & Andy's wedding started at Mister Marks Hair Saloon then onto Rhia's home in Sawbridgeworth to photograph her getting ready including makeup bridesmaids & dress etc. The church Great St Marys Sawbridgeworth where I met the groom and guests arriving was beautifully decorated with flowers and the sunlight was aimed directly through the church windows onto the the bride and groom.

After the ceremony we had a shot of confetti then a 5 mile drive to Hanbury Manor Ware. Hanbury Manor is a Jacobean Mansion set in acres of green land. The staff where very helpful and friendly througout the day. The food was 1st class and the seating area was spacious.

The cake cutting and the first dance was held in what can be described as a big conservatory that was light and airy and great for photography. I stayed until the end to capture the Chinese lanterns being let go in the grounds for a spectacular picture.

Hanbury Manor

Zoe & James' Wedding

2010-04-26T09:13:00.000-07:00

Zoe & James' Wedding

Venue: Latimer House

Chesham

Buckinghamshire

HP5 1UG

Latimer House is a wedding venue and a popular location to hold events and conferences. Latimer House is surrounded by beautiful country side that is a fantastic backdrop for wedding images.

I had previously photographed Zoe & James at Latimer House so as to find the best locations on the day of the wedding. This also helped the couple to get used to the way I shoot and build their confidence to help me achieve more relaxed images on the day.

First I visited James and the best man at his home to get some shots of both of them getting ready and playing Mario karts on the Nintendo.

The wedding ceremony was held at the church directly within the grounds of Latimer House which was convenient. I met Zoe to photograph her getting ready and I also managed to get some nice detail shots of her dress and flowers.

The church at Latimer House has a beautiful interior with angels painted with gold leaf facing up the isle.

I had previously spoken with the vicar who said it would be OK to take shots during the ceremony without flash. This does not pose a problem for me as I prefer natural light.

After the ceremony I was given the opportunity to take a posed signing of the register.

The staff from Latimer House greeted the bride & groom and guests with champagne and refreshments.

The weather was a bit cold so after the main group shot was taken the smaller family groups where taken in the library in front of a nice old fire place.

Romantic photographs of the bride & groom were taken in the locations that we used previously on the pre-wedding portrait. The light was great not too sunny only a bit cold so I had little time for photography.

The time came for Zoe & James and the guests to be seated. During the wedding breakfast I captured every couple at the table a task in itself. The speeches are something that I really enjoy photographing. The reactions on people's faces and laughter everyone apart from the best man is relaxed.

The cake was really amazing and even more so because the bride's mother made it. I made sure to get plenty of nice shots and details before the cake cutting.

I also took the opportunity to get some more romantic photos of Zoe & James on the elegant stair case that joins within the centre of Latimer House.

I have to say I was most impressed with the staff at Latimer House on the day. They where genuinely friendly and well organized.

After getting some great shots of the first dance it was time to say goodbye.

Kate & Dave

2010-04-26T06:28:00.000-07:00

Pre Wedding portrait of Charlene & Kevin within the grounds of Sopwell House St Albans Hertfordshire.

I always offer the bride & groom pre Wedding portrait as part of all my Wedding packages it is a fantastic way to build trust with the bride & groom. I also talk through the best locations for the day.

Rhia & Andy

2010-04-14T03:06:00.000-07:00

Pre Wedding Portrait taken at Hanbury Manor Ware Hertfordshire, England SG12 0SD United Kingdom.

Hanbury manor is a fantastic venue with hundreds of locations for photography. During Rhia & Andy's pre-wedding portrait I had the opportunity to show them the best locations that we could use on the day.

Zoe & James' Pre-wedding portrait

2010-03-16T10:13:00.000-07:00

Latimer Place

Michael & Laura's Wedding

2010-03-16T10:02:00.000-07:00

Great Fosters Hotel & Restaurant

www.greatfosters.co.uk

Stroude Road
Egham TW20 9UR
01784 433 822

After a pre-wedding consultation two visits to Great Fosters hotel and a pre-wedding portrait the big day had finally come.

The whole wedding was to take place at Great Fosters Hotel a Jacobean Mansion that has kept its character and charm.

I arrived approximately an hour earlier to the hotel to capture the details including the dining area and the place where the ceremony was taking place. This also gave me the opportunity to get a nice shot of the gardens without people walking into my shots.

I let Laura know that I arrived and asked if it was possible to come and get some getting ready shots. The couple's room was fantastic for photography with an antique four poster bed and dressing table. I like to use available light and there was plenty to set the mood.

Michael arrived with his son and I managed to get a great shot of them in front of the hotel then back to capture some more images of Laura having her make up applied and getting ready to put on her dress.

The ceremony was held within Great Fosters. Providing I did not use flash I was allowed to photograph the ceremony which was great. I think if you are getting married it would be an idea to find out whether photography is allowed during the ceremony as I think they are important memories of the day.

After the signing of the register I was invited to photograph the bride & groom with the witnesses.

Once the ceremony was over I left the bride and groom to relax and be congratulated by the guests and I took a few informal pictures of this.

The ceremony was at 4pm so I had to think about getting everybody outside while the light was still good for photography. I usually start by photographing the main group of everybody so that people do not have to hang around and they can go to the bar etc.

Great Fosters Hotel has some of the most beautiful gardens so for the main group I photographed looking down from a window. This way I can get everyone in the shot. The smaller family groups where easily arranged in front of the hotel. Romantic shots where taken at different locations within the gardens and on the bridge.

The main hall for the wedding breakfast was a great size and memorable for its old exposed timber. The table decorations and cake were carefully chosen and looked fantastic in the photos.

The seating arrangement gave me a good view of the top table so I was able to capture some great reportage shots of the speeches.

The couple had a live band who covered some great funky soul music and their lighting set up helped me to capture some intimate first dance shots without flash.

The couple where over the moon with the end result of the completed wedding album and DVD show. This is for me one of the best parts of the job.

Charlene & Kevin's Pre-wedding portrait

2010-03-16T09:41:00.000-07:00

Stoke Green Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire SL2 4 HT. www.stokeplace.co.uk

Jennifer & Martin's Pre Wedding Portrait

2010-03-16T09:33:00.001-07:00

Thistle Hotel

Watford Road St Albans AL2 3 - 01727 854 252

Laura & Michael's Pre Wedding Portrait

2009-11-20T03:44:00.000-08:00

Great Fosters Hotel, Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 9UR

Julie & Jame's Wedding

2009-11-20T03:37:00.000-08:00

Reception Durrants House, Lincoln Way, Croxley Green, Hertforshire, WD3 3ND

After a pre-wedding consultation and pre-wedding portrait the big day had finally arrived. I started with the groom and best man who had stayed the night at the Premier Inn in Watford. I took photographs of the groom and the best man then all of the ushers in front of the bar.

Julie the bride was getting ready at her home. Once I arrived at the bride's I was happy to see everything in the house was arranged with photography in mind. I had access to the dress and flowers to create great details that I can use in the coffee table album.

Once I had captured the lacing up of the back of the dress it was time to get to the church where guests were already arriving.

James and the best man along with some of the wedding party were already seated so I grabbed a photo of James eagerly waiting for the bride.

Flash photography was not permitted so I quietly observed the ceremony with my long lens so not to distract the proceedings. I took pictures from the back of the church but managed to miss the kiss so I asked a bridesmaid to get them to go for another kiss and it was even better.

I have been photographing weddings for a while and still keep some of my more traditional shots and I always like to pose the couple next to the open door of the church; without flash I get a great half silloete of the bride & groom.

I left early for Durrants House to get shots of the tables cake and other details that will tell the story. I had previously arranged with Durrants to use the window overlooking the gardens so I could get a big group shot of everybody together. Then onto shooting the smaller groups. The wedding party were formally dressed so I had to make sure the groups where displayed correctly. Julie & James had a hawk and owl flying to keep the guests entertained. I managed to get pictures of the guests holding them.

It was now time to start the receiving line and then onto the wedding breakfast. Once everybody was seated I had time too photograph couples at the tables. The main dining room is light and airy with huge bay windows so there was a fare amount of natural light to capture the speeches. I always use natural light where possible.

The cake cutting took place next to the old wooden staircase. Julie wanted me to capture throwing the bouquet. I positioned myself on the staircase and managed to capture the bouquet in mid air. I have not missed one yet although I have to say there is a little luck involved.

Lastly onto photographing the first dance. I went to see if Julie & James needed any more photographs taken then its time to make tracks.

Sam & Emma's Wedding

2009-11-20T03:30:00.000-08:00

Crondon Park Golf & Country Club, Stock Road, CM4 9QT.

Sam & Emma

2009-11-20T03:28:00.001-08:00

Pre Wedding Portrait Canvey Island.

Stephanie & Leigh's Wedding

2009-11-20T03:13:00.000-08:00

Theobalds Park

www.devere.co.uk

Lieutenant Ellis Way
Cheshunt nr Enfield, Greater London EN7 5HW
01992 633 375

Ronda & Stuart's Wedding

2009-11-20T02:40:00.000-08:00

Sopwell House

Cottonmill Lane Sopwell

St Albans AL1 2HQ

01727 864 477Cotten Mill Lane St albans Herfordshire AL1 2HQ.

Sivani & Amit's Wedding

2009-11-20T02:18:00.000-08:00

Wedding Reception at The Clay Oven in Wembley 197 Ealing Road HA0 4LW.

Paintex ltd interior photography

2009-06-18T02:56:00.000-07:00

I was recently asked to photograph the interior of Clipso hair dressers in Queens Road, Watford by Ross Daly a previous Wedding client. The first picture is Ross & Terry Calvert the owner of Clipso. Ross Daly's company is Paintex and his work is an extremely high standard. Please feel free to look at the Paintex website.

Jennie & Dean's Wedding

2009-06-18T02:20:00.000-07:00

Here is a sample of Jennie & Dean's Wedding. Ceremony St Joseph's Church Harrow Weald and reception Bushey Country Club. A great day was had by all, everything went smoothly and the Sun definitely had his hat on. Thanks guys you were great.

Bushey Golf & Country Club

www.busheycountryclub.com

High Street
Bushey WD23 1TT
020 8950 2283

Sivani & Amit

2009-06-18T00:51:00.000-07:00

It was great to meet Sivani & Amit for their pre Wedding Portrait. 30 minutes before the shoot was a massive rain shower so we were lucky to get these shots outside.

It was great to meet Sivani & Amit for their pre Wedding Portrait, 30 minutes before the shoot was a massive rain shower so we were lucky to get these shots outside.

Ronda & Stuart

2009-06-17T04:36:00.000-07:00

Lovely sunshine for Ronda & Stuart's pre Wedding Portrait at Sopwell House, StAlbans last Sunday. I really look forward to photographing their Wedding.

Sopwell House

www.sopwellhouse.co.uk

Cottonmill Lane Sopwell
St Albans AL1 2HQ
01727 864 477

Emily & Paul

2009-05-07T01:57:00.000-07:00

I am photographing Emily & Paul's wedding in June 2009. Their service included a pre wedding Portrait which is a great way to break the ice and discuss locations for the wedding photography. For more information on my wedding photography service please feel free to contact me on 01923 499232 or click here.

Crondon Park Golf & Country Club

2009-04-02T07:48:00.000-07:00

This is a beautiful location in Essex where I am getting ready to photograph a Civil Ceremony later this year.If you would like more information on my Wedding photography service please click on this link:www.stuartbendigphotography.com.

Crondon Park Golf Club

www.crondon.com

Stock Rd
Stock, Ingatestone, Essex CM4
01277 841 115

Theobalds Park Photography locations

2009-03-02T11:04:00.000-08:00

Theobalds park, Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. EN7 5HW

I am photographing Stephanie & Leigh's Wedding at this historic venue on the 8th August 2009. Here are some of the locations within and around the building I found to be suitable for photography. For more information on my Wedding photography service please follow this link: www.stuartbendigphotography.com

Possible main group

Main Group

Great Fosters Hotel Surrey Photography locations

2009-02-19T13:43:00.000-08:00

Great Fosters Hotel, Stoude Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9UR. I am photographing Laura & Mike's Wedding on 25th October 2009 and have recently been to check the Wedding locations for photography. The ceremony is at 4:00pm so there will not be much time to waste with little natural light outside. I am very happy with the locations I have found so far & hope to use some of them for their pre-wedding portrait. For more information on my Wedding Photography Service please feel free to look at my website www.stuartbendigphotography.com

Hanbury Manor Ware Hertfordshire Photography Locations

2009-02-16T13:27:00.000-08:00

Hanbury Manor is located in Ware Hertfordshire, as usual I prefer to go to the location before the Wedding day to get ideas for shots. I am photographing Rhia & Andy here on 22nd May 2010

which may seem a long way away although they may contact me much earlier to arrange a Pre Wedding Portrait. For More information on our service please follow this link : www.stuartbendigphotography.com

The Old Rectory Photography locations

2009-02-14T03:55:00.000-08:00

Here are location images of The Old Rectory in Brentwood Essex. I am photographing a Civil Ceremony here on 30th August 2009. While I was at this location a wedding was taking place and I was surprised to see white doves at the entrance of the building. These are let go by the bride & groom at the end of the ceremony, what a nice idea. If you would like to find out more about this service please look on the website www.truedoveways.com and let them know how you found them. For more information on my Wedding Photography Service please feel free to look at my website www.stuartbendigphotography.com

   Small Groups

   Doves at entrance
   Large Groups

Sopwell House photography locations

2009-02-11T09:53:00.000-08:00

On the 5th July 2009 I will be photographing Ronda & Stuart & 14th August 2010 Kate & Dave at Sopwell House in St Albans Hertfordshire. I have Photographed many Weddings here but I never want to do the same for every Wedding couple so I went along to get some more ideas. Please visit www.stuartbendigphotography.com for more information on my Wedding Photography service.

   Balcony to view main group from
   View from balcony for main group
   View from balcony

   Group location

   Group location

Durrants House photography locations

2009-02-11T08:55:00.000-08:00

Durrants House Croxley Green Hertfordshire

I have photographed here in the past but as I am photographing Julie & James on 22nd August 2009 I thought it best to refresh my ideas and find more possibility's. I hope to be able to have access to one of the rooms above so I can photograph the main group looking through the window but if this is not possible on the day I will create a nice group within the circle surrounding the tree. Please visit www.stuartbendigphotography.com for more information on my Wedding Photography service.

   Couple on steps
   Couple on steps

   Couple on seat

   Standing by collum

   Main Group

   Confetti

   On Bridge

Bushey Country Club Photography locations

2009-02-10T13:40:00.000-08:00

Bushey Country Club in Bushey Hertfordshire is the wedding location for Jennie & Dean's Wedding on 30th May 2009. The Ceremony to be held at St Josephs RC Church Harrow & Weald. Please visit www.stuartbendigphotography.com for more information on my Wedding Photography service.

   Main Group 2

   Main Group 1

   Groom sitting

Jennie & Dean's pre-wedding portraits

2009-02-09T04:13:00.000-08:00

Jennie & Dean are getting married on 30th May 2009. These photographs have been taken at Bushey Country Club where they are getting married. For more information on my wedding photography service please feel free to visit my website www.stuartbendigphotography.com

Thank you for visiting Stuart Bendig Photography's Blog!

2009-02-09T02:08:00.000-08:00

Here I will be showing a selection of images from pre-wedding portraits and wedding venues for up and coming events. I would also like to include other types of photographic work that I get involved with including personal, fashion and documentary photography. Please feel free to view my website for more examples of my work www.stuartbendigphotography.com

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