Christmas!

This has been our busiest Christmas since opening the studio!
Thank you everyone who has come along...

All orders were completed yesterday and are now ready for collection...

We will close at 12 noon on the 24th December and re-open 9.30am Tuesday 5th January, apart from pre-booked appointments.


Maria and I hope you have a fantastic Christmas, and a very Happy new Year

Best wishes

George

Brighton Centre Christmas Market

This Sunday, the 20th December, we are at the Brighton Centre Christmas Market, come along and see all things festive, have a skate on the Ice Rink, have your photo taken with Santa - but most important have a great time...

The market is open 10 - 4 the skating starts at 11am

See you there!

George

Christmas is fast approaching...

Christmas is now approaching at great speed, and due to our printers/suppliers constraints of ensuring everything is out to us in time, the deadlines for ordering are - in most cases - around the 12th December.

We need to fit you in for the portrait session AND viewing and we are booking fast...

So if you are looking for that special, personal Christmas gift book now!

Don't panic if you have left it too late to arrange, we also sell gift vouchers from £35, and these are available right up until we close at noon on Christmas Eve

Maria

Canvas Image Wraps

Recently we have seen a switch from multi-image framed portraits to large canvas image wraps.

Consequently we have have increased the range of styles and sizes, we can now print a canvas wrap from 20"x16" up to 60"x40" and if needed we can go bigger!

We can now also offer them framed in three different styles and several colours

Give us a call for more information

George

Looking for something different this Christmas?

If you are looking for something a bit different this Christmas why not try a portrait session...

We offer a whole range of different products from small individual folder prints (8"x6" or 10"x8"), framed single and multi-image portaits up to large canvas prints with prices starting from just £27.50 there's something for everyone.

Choose your style of photography casual relaxed, formal or a mixture of both, even something a little different!

We will photograph Mum's to be (pregnancy), new born babies, children, family (you can include your pets as well), couples not to mention boudoir

So come on book a Christmas portrait now...

Portraits

Finally got around to publishing some portraits from the new style background, hope you like them...

George

Weather!

Wasn't the weather appalling this morning?

We went to set up for the Wedding Fayre at the Hilton Metropole, and got drenched just unloading the car!

It was a little quieter than normal in the morning, but the afternoon picked up and we had a very busy day...

This was our last one until next year, having just done four in a row, I'm looking forward to next Sunday off! Mind you it will soon be getting very busy for Portraits (Christmas is only 7 weeks away!!!) so back to Sundays again.

George

Westows Halloween Party

Great fun!
We had lots of customers who went home very happy with their photo's, including one lady who loved them so much when I was standing near her telling some other Mums about what we were doing got her pictures out really quickly and started showing them to everyone!

If you went to the party and want to see your photographs please contact us and we will give you the password (we will confirm you were there by asking certain details of the party), they will be online shortly...

Thank you all who came along, we really enjoyed it...

George

This weekend

Don't forget, we are at Westows today, Saturday, from 2.30 - 6pm and then at the Hilton Metropole Hotel Wedding Fayre tomorrow 11am - 4pm

Come and say hello...

George

Wedding Fayre Worthing & Brighton

We're at the Chatsworth Hotel, Worthing, Wedding Fayre Tomorrow (Sunday 25 October).
If you can't make it there, we will be at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Brighton next Sunday...

George

Halloween at Westows

Halloween is not far away and we will be at Westows Play & Football taking photographs during their Halloween Party.

But these wont be any ordinary photographs, oh no, we will be using a green screen background and then dropping in a scary Halloween background to make them a bit SPOOKY!

So pop along to Westows and book your tickets and prepare to be frightened this Halloween...

Visit their web site for more details www.westows.com

See you scare!

George

Half Term Holidays - Special

For all those out there with nothing to do for a week (or those that can manage to fit it in, in a busy week!) we are offering a one hour portrait session for just £10!

During the half term holidays, from Tuesday to Friday, you can have a one hour portrait session with me, of your whole family or just the children.

Make it 'wild and wacky' or more traditional the choice is yours, but it will be FUN!

Look forward to seeing you...

George

Brighton Christmas Market

Had a great meeting with Suzanne from SMB Events this morning about the winter Brighton Christmas Market planned at the Brighton Centre while the ice rink is present.
It will take place on the opening day of the 'Get Your Skates On' public ice skating on Sunday 20th December

We will have a stand showing what we do and we will also be running a competition to win some great portrait prizes...

We will also be taking photographs of the children meeting Father Christmas in his Grotto, after which the parents will be able to buy a souvenir of their experience...

Check out the SMB web site for more information.

George

Charmandean Wedding Fayre

What a great day!

Boy our feet hurt... But we had some great people through the doors today, Maria came with me today as the show is so busy I can't always speak to everyone.

A lot of future Brides (and their friends) interested in the Boudoir photography.

While we never try to book anyone at the shows (I feel it's too much pressure to put on people) we have got a lot contacts to make next week!

Jenny and Tracey (whose wedding I photographed 2 years ago) at Stylish Events always organise and advertise them well.

Look forward to next week at Cisswood House

George

Wedding Fayre

All set up with an hour to go... Time to relax before the floodgates open, looking forward to it!


George

Wedding Fayre

Don't forget I'm at the Stylish Events Wedding Fayre tomorrow, at the Charmandean Centre, Worthing from 11am till 4pm

I'm also at the following, all by Stylish Events

18th Oct Cisswood House Hotel, Lower Beeding, Horsham

25th Oct. Chatsworth Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing

Busy few weeks ahead!!!

George

Great day

Wow what a great day, only one no-show (relatives from a distance got stuck in a 3 hour traffic jam!).

Just waiting for my last session to arrive with a labradoodle!

Tried out some great ideas will post next week

George

Lots to do...

What a busy week, and the weekend is busier!

Unfortunately the calendar idea was dropped by the school as they couldn't find anyone to print them at a price they could sell them for a reasonable amount, and still make some money for the school. Great shame, I was really looking forward to it.

Fully booked in the studio today, lots of portraits. I went to a seminar mid week and have lots of new ideas to try...

Tomorrow (Sunday) my first wedding fair of the season at Charmandean, Worthing. If your getting married, pop along and have a chat, I look forward to seeing you...

Time to get moving!

School calendar project

A couple of weeks ago I was aproached by a lady from a local Junior School with an idea that they wanted to create a calendar featuring their staff, as it's a church school we didn't think a 'Calendar Girls' style was appropriate!
We bounced around some ideas and when we spoke earlier this week it was suggested the children should be included, I suggested it should be themed overall, but with individual themes within each month. What we don't want to end up with is lots of 'class group' style photo's.

We had a meeting yesterday and have now come up with some great ideas based on their themes...
The photography dates have been booked and the 'shoot' will take place next week, we don't have much time as the printers need the artwork ASAP, but I am really excited as this is a slightly unusual job for me and I love to push the boundaries!

If you have any unusual ideas for photography, give me a call and I will see what we can do...

George

Great Pregnancy Photo's

I just spoke to the Mum to be, as I wanted to ask her permission to use some of these photographs in some advertising I'm planning. She said absolutely and then she added "you made me look brilliant" and that made my day, thank you and congratulations on the birth of your Son...

George

Boudoir Portraits

Some really great images from a recent Boudoir session, book now and get a free 10"x8"

They make great presents for your partner...

George

Birthday Portraits

Why not book your child in for a portrait session to celebrate their Birthday and remember the good times...

Christmas is coming, sorry!

I know it's only September, but Christmas is coming...

Every year we get calls from people, right up to the last few days before, wanting to have portraits taken for Christmas presents. While some photographers may offer an instant print facility, I don't, I believe in quality and that takes time. I take a great deal of pride in what I do and won't compromise on that, after all you are coming to me to give you the best!

While it is sometimes possible to 'jump' the queue for a specific reason, that is unfair to all my other customers, so I will only do so when it is really necessary.

So if you are thinking about doing something creative, personal and different this year whether it's a family portrait for all or some boudoir photographs for your partner
BOOK NOW, and beat the rush ;)

George

Advertising

Just been creating the new advert to go in the ABC magazine, we have advertised in this magazine for some considerable time and while it is a great mag, does advertising still work?

More of our customers are finding us through the internet, so now I am wondering if traditional printed adverts work?

If anyone reading this has a comment click the title of this blog entry and let me know

Thanks, George

Wedding

Just did some great photographs of Sarah and Robert who are getting married tonight!
They both attend the Coptic Orthodox Church in Davigdor Road and do things a little different, I love different...
They married within the law a few days ago but this evening they marry at their church and then party, stopping off here first for some photographs!

I wish them lots of luck for the future

George

Graduation

We have been photographing a few graduates lately, and I came across this one, which I think looks great and a little different...

Maria

Wedding at Herstmonceux Castle

I have been so busy shooting portraits over the last few days I forgot to say how brilliant the wedding at Herstmonceux went!


The weather was unbelievable, not in the way I expected, but glorious sunshine ALL day as you can see in the photos...


George

Studio Closed Friday 7th August

We are having some major building work done to the studio tomorrow (Friday) so we are unable to shoot or view, this includes passports.
Sorry about this but it will improve the way the studio works...

We will be open with a full diary on Saturday (fingers crossed!!!)

George

Weather

Wow, wasn't the weather wierd today in Brighton & Hove. One minute it was really sunny, the next the rain was so hard it hurt!
Then it did it again!!!

One poor lady, who was coming in for a passport of her 4 month old baby, phoned and cancelled as she was trapped in her car across the road and didn't think she could make it...
Then the weather changed, she popped in just before we closed, and we got a great photo.

I have a wedding to photograph tomorrow (Friday) at Herstmonceux Castle (one of my favourite Sussex locations) so I will definately have a plan 'B' just in case, but it would be kind of cool to get some great 'weather' shots as well, just not all day!

George

Passport Photographs

Our first customer today was for passport photographs, who said it was worth spending a little extra to have peace of mind that they were correct.

Our youngest passport photo taken to date was just 3 days old and our oldest 103 (and going to USA!)

It's not just about getting the photo, it's a complete service from the moment we say hello, taking the photographs (where we are in no rush and the photos are looked at before printing), cutting the photos to the passport approved size, ensuring every customer leaves having enjoyed their passport experience.

Why dread sorting out your passport photos, when we can make it easy for you.......

Maria

Busy week for portraits

Wow! It's been so busy the last couple of days, I've not had time to post anything...

Lots of portrait sessions including Jane who was in for some Mum to be shots with her partner Mark, we got some great photographs I can't wait to show them...

We also photographed Shauna, who has just graduated, with her boyfriend and family. It's always lovely to see how proud everyone is when they have graduation shots done, well done Shauna!

Hopefully I will get some time (I love being busy ;) ) to put up a few of the photo's when they have seen them

George

Weddings

Some shots from a couple of recent weddings...

George

St James Nursery, North Lancing

In the post this morning we received a lovely letter from Marion, Chairperson at St James Nursery, North Lancing saying that they hoped they had raised approximately £650!

She also thanked us for our donation.

I think we should thank everyone who helps on all committees, for schools, nurseries and playgroups, it's hard work raising money for the 'extras' that make life so much more enjoyable for the children, especially in these difficult times.

We are always happy to help...

George

One from last year

We have just had a re-order, from the Brides Mum, for this photograph. I think it's great fun...

We don't tend to do so many garter shots now, but we will if asked!

Maria

Why use a professional wedding photographer

I had an interesting conversation with Peter who was advising me on advertising in two wedding dress brochures (both companies had requested me to be in their brochures) one for Opulence and Grace in Worthing, the other for Patricia Diamond in Shoreham.

We were talking about why you would want to hire a professional photographer and how would I convey that in an advert. I said that in the past I have had quite a few brides come in to the studio asking if there was anything I could do to improve their wedding photographs that had been taken by friends or part time photographers (which, unfortunately, there is not usually much that can be done).

He said "The dress is for a day, venue is for a day, cars are for a day, cake is for a day but the Photographs are for a lifetime..."

How true...

George

Pet Photography

I was just going through some of my pet photographs and came across this gorgeous shot of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Look at those eyes!

George

Weddings

Although we are already busy with weddings this year, we do have the odd day available this year (and we are booking fast for next), if you are still looking for a photographer, or have decided not to trust such a big day to a friend, check out our Wedding page and Photographs at www.gwhitephoto.co.uk/weddings

Just a shame about todays weather...

George

A Thank You

Just received a thank you email from Sharon who organised an event for the Worthing Mayor's Charities at Bryce's Seafood Brasserie...

"Thank you so much for the raffle prize for last night's event. We had a wonderful evening and raised lots of money for the Mayor's charities.
Best wishes,
Sharon"

We are always pleased to help and I'm glad the evening went well!

George

Mum to be

I came across this photograph as I was putting it in a mount and thought it was a great 'First' photograph of their new baby...

Maria

Thank you

Just received a lovely email From Lucy who arranged for us to be at the Beddingam Ball...

"The pictures are wonderful, many thanks for your efforts on the night. I hope that those people who had their picture taken who didn't purchase on the night do visit your site!

I will definitely recommend you to others who need a photographer, the pictures really are stunning."

Thank you Lucy your kind words are very much apreciated

Cottesmore St. Mary's Summer Fair

Martine, from Cottesmore St. Mary's School PTA, has just dropped off a programme for their Summer Fair, on Saturday 11th July, 12 - 3pm.

We are helping them out by donating prizes for the raffle and advertising in the programme (page 5!), it looks great - one of the best school programmes we have seen, so well done to them...

We always try to help with local schools and nurseries etc., I was actually on my Son's PTA for nearly 3 years and I know how hard it is to organise and get sponsorship from local businesses.

Good luck with raising as much money as you can!

Great Wedding shot

George just showed me this photo, and I thought it looks great.

What do you think?

Maria

Models WANTED!

I'm looking for some ladies who would like to have their photographs taken in the Boudoir style, and don't mind me using the results for advertising. Although we do a lot of photography, because this is a little personal, not everyone wishes to have themselves appear in adverts or on my web site.
If this is for you, please call me at the studio during normal working hours and I will book you in for FREE and give you a 10"x8" folder print as well...

Welcome to our new blog...

First main post on this new blog site...

Wow what a busy week it's been... Loads of portraits and viewings this week, most memorable a great session with Lisa on Friday for Boudoir photography, I know I got some great shots, and once I've shown them to her (and got her permission) I will add some to the blog...

Saturday was a very busy day started with a slightly unusual event, photographing a local schools summer fayre. They had a Darth Vader character with which we planned to take photographs of the children, slight oversight on the fact that most of them were too scarred to get near him ;) really should have seen that one coming, but it sounded like a good idea at the time... We did a similar day two years ago which went very well, that time they had a teddy bear costume, much more cuddly for infants!

Still a great day though and lots of parents came up to us and talked about having portrait sessions.

Later that day we went out to Beddingham, near Lewes to a field with a marquee and set up for an evening event for a charity ball, in aid of moving the local vicars organ... Seriously, apparently the organ is surrounded by asbestos and needs to be moved while it is cleared. Any additional money is to be split with two other charities.

A great evening with some great shots using the superb background of the South Downs and of course some great people.

Also got some superb photographs of the sunset through the trees, bliss...

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