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Birthday in Brighton

Laura — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:29:03 +0000

It was my birthday last week, and rather than spend it at home editing pictures or sanding windows (yes the house makeover is still going strong!) we decided to take a little trip down to Brighton. I’ve never been before and was very much looking forward to exploring and breathing in some sea air.

We stayed at Square, which is a lovely boutique hotel just off the sea front (thanks Mr & Mrs Smith guide!)…

Brighton is pretty far away…we were exhausted after spending most of the day in the car!

Figured we should go see where we were though…

I really love the beach in Brighton. I know it’s all pebbles but I quite like not getting sand in my shoes.

I am such a tourist

Pete is pretty funny

A cuppa on the pier!

Another reason for heading to Brighton was to visit our buddy Fazackarley who acted as tour guide and also shot some pics of us (more on that later!). I shall remember my 27th birthday as the day I ate cupcakes in a field full of poppies…

I found this (hilarious) book on our travels which I thought was rather birthday appropriate…

Hipstamatic Edinburgh

Laura — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:09:23 +0000

Here’s a few iphone snaps of our trip to Edinburgh…a charming city!

Wasn’t expecting the blue skies!

We visited the National Gallery, you should go and check out ‘Family in an interior’ by Louis Leopold Boilly – it was our fave.

Happy Birthday Pete!

Laura — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:09:19 +0000

We are off to Edinburgh today to celebrate my darling husband’s 28th birthday (and shoot a wedding!). Happy birthday Pete!! X

Picnic

Laura — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:34:58 +0000

We figured it was about time we embraced this lovely weather we’ve been having and this afternoon headed off for a picnic in Rivington. We actually sat in the same field we shot some pics of Emma and Dave last weekend, it was very pretty after all!

Rivington is ridiculously green…

These cupcakes arrived this morning from our buddy (and awesome photographer) Simon Fazackarley, aint he lovely?

I haven’t had dandelion & burdock for years, it was awesome!

We had a whole meadow to ourselves, so pretty!

I take photography very seriously…

…as does pete…

Put the cake in my face…

Gotta take a pic to inspect it before tucking in!

They were yummy!

Pete is very into the kindle app for ipad!

Well that was fun, now back to work!

Happy Wednesday to me!

Laura — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:50:48 +0000

Since the beginning of time I have wanted a Tilt Shift lens…ok so that’s a little dramatic, but it’s been at least a few years. The great thing about being married to a fellow photography geek is that he understands my constant need for new toys, and he surprised me by finally ordering the thing I have been going on and on (and on) about – The Canon 45mm f2.8 TS-E. For those who know exactly what I’m talking about – it’s great, you should get one. For those who have no idea what I’m talking about, look it makes stuff all cool and blurry…

A cuppa with George + an update on our house move

Laura — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:36:46 +0000

This afternoon I had tea and cake with George who is 6 weeks old (and very advanced for his age). His mum Liv kindly drove him over to see us, she is a great chauffeur I must say.

I am an excellent pillow

In other news we have now put down the paint brushes (temporarily) and actually started living in our new little house. I managed to get this shot of them taking the sign down, I am quick like a cat

In between weddings and meetings and ripping things off walls we have even managed some chill out time…

Before I get concerned emails, that isn’t Puddington it’s a candle holder!

Outside is lovely…

…inside is a work in progress!

DUST! Everywhere I look there is dust!

Ah well, this new toy cheered me up. Now I’m all geared up for the wedding season!

Pud finally moved in last week (he has been on holiday at his grandparent’s house for the last month while we’ve been demolishing things!). It is lovely to have him here, it finally feels like home

The 2 week makeover challenge

Laura — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:44:06 +0000

We have been M.I.A for a few weeks while we manically try to decorate our new house before moving day (Thursday), so apologies to everyone who has had snail like responses to their emails!

Dads ROCK!

We just stood around drinking tea and watched in awe as my dad ripped out the kitchen

London

Laura — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:41:52 +0000

Last week we drove down to London to visit Pete’s bro, meet up with a bunch of photographers from around the country, and generally have some fun! Here are some snaps of our trip, taken on a 5D mkII, a Canon G9 and an iphone with the Hipstamatic app

Yes, Pete is in fact wearing aviators and a Top Gun tshirt. All he needs now is ‘Danger Zone’ on the ipod.

Love Richard’s apartment, it is very cool.

A big thank you to my genius friend Laura (who incidentally runs an amazing online vintage clothing site Love Miss Daisy - go look it’s awesome!) for recommending the Lumberjack breakfast at The Diner. Best. Breakfast. Ever.

We went for a trek around Hampstead Heath…

Never buy cheap shoes, they will betray you.

We were really excited to catch up with some photo buddies!

After a few hours of mingling and chit chat (of which I was too engrossed in to take pictures…apologies!) we headed off in teams to do a bit of street photography. Here are a few shots I took on my iphone…

A few I took with the 5DmkII…

…and a few Pete took with the Canon G9…

That was fun! There are way too many lovely photographers to mention but thank you to everyone involved, it was wonderful to meet some new faces and catch up with some old ones

Welcome to the world baby George!

Laura — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:16:35 +0000

Our good friends Liv and Chris made this baby, isn’t he cute?

Second Shooting With Tobiah Tayo – Lindsey + Roy

Pete — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:36:25 +0000

Tobiah’s girlfriend, and usual assistant, was ill and unable to make it to this wedding (a photographer’s worst nightmare!), but us wedding photographers are a surprisingly friendly lot and we’re always willing to help each other out so I was very happy to volunteer.

It been about 5 years since I last had the chance to second shoot with someone, but it’s something I’d highly recommend! Seeing how a different photographer works, and even just shooting without the pressure of being the main photographer, is incredibly educational. Now my main job for the day was to hold bags, pass lenses, and hold off camera flashes, but I did find some time to take pictures too. There are loads (and loads) of pictures posted over on Tobiah’s blog here but I had to post some of my favourites from the day:

Ah the glamorous life of a wedding photographer!

A few days after the wedding, an exciting package arrived in the post from Tobiah – chocolate!! Always a crowd pleaser.

Thanks Tobiah, it was a pleasure working with you. His monster blog post of the wedding is here: http://www.tobiahtayo.com/blog/wedding/wedding-photography-at-the-inn-at-whitewell-roy-lindsay – go check it out.