I've moved my blog

I've moved my blog from 'blogger' to 'word press'.

The address of my new blog is http://www.purepix.co.uk/blog   hope to see you there!

Tina & Dan's Wedding

It was Tina & Dans wedding on Saturday. They got married at St Leonards church followed by a reception at The Cromwell Lodge in Banbury. It chucked it down in the morning but that didn't dampen anyones spirits. More photos from their wedding can be seen on our gallery page.

Lucy & Tim's Engagement Portraits

I met Lucy & Tim at Broadway Tower near Evesham for an engagement photo shoot yesterday. When I suggested Broadway Tower, I envisaged bright blue skies, fluffy white clouds and wild flowers on the ground lit by beautiful sunshine. What we got instead was very dramatic, stormy skies and a stiff breeze which were the next best thing. We managed to get some shots in the bag before the heavens opened and we had to dash for cover.

Engagement photo shoot at Broadway Tower

Tank Driving At Tanks A Lot

Only one event on for us this weekend which is a nice change for this time of year. I'll get to sit down and watch a live grand prix tomorrow instead of struggling to stay awake to watch a recording late on Sunday night.
We've been to Tanks A Lot in Northamptonshire today for their monthly "Full Monty" tank driving day.

Wedding at the Northampton Marriott

I was Jo & Matt's wedding photographer last week in Northampton. They got married in Brafield on the Green followed by a reception at the Northampton Marriott.

Cassington Bike Night

It was Cassington Bike night on Monday night. This is an annual event that raises money for the local school. It seems to be getting bigger every year, there was a huge amount of bikes there (and all very well behaved).

Wedding at Oundle Mill

Gemma & Tony had a wonderful wedding in Oundle a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed being their wedding photographer. They're a lovely couple and I wish them all the best in the future.

Event Photography

We've had a very busy month this month, with abseils, driving challenges, tank driving, prom portraits, weddings and other various charity events. Here are a few pictures from events we've attended in the last few weeks.

The Kidney Research UK london Bridges Walk

Abseiling at Guys Hospital in London

Abseil for The British Red Cross in Reading

Tank driving at Tanks-a-Lot in Northamptonshire

Ladies driving challenge for Marie Ciurie Cancer Care at Battersea Power Station

  

iSOFT Conference at Edgbaston

I photographed an iSOFT user conference in Edgbaston in Birmingham last week. After the conference during the day, they had an evening event at the Botanical Gardens, with entertainment from Dave Spikey and the Bootleg Beatles. 

iSOFT user Conference

Dave Spikey

The Bootleg Beatles

Stacey & Darrell's Wedding at Mixbury & The Great Barn

Stacey & Darrell had an amazing wedding on Sunday despite some iffy weather in the afternoon. Darrell and his best man made quite an entrance at the church in a brand new huge tractor. Stacey left the church and walked through Mixbury on her very handsome horse, led by Darrell. They then transferred to a fantastic old Armstrong Siddeley for the trip to The Old Barn in Anyho, unfortunately the weather started to close in then and we couldn't make the most of the beautiful grounds there.
Here are a few photos from the day.

Michelle & Simon's Wedding

Michelle & Simon had their wedding on Saturday. They got married at St John's Church in Banbury, followed by a reception at the Duck On The Pond in South Newington. On the way to the reception from the church, we stopped of at Broughton for some photos at the castle.

wedding photography in Banbury

Broughton Castle

The Duck On The Pond

Deborah & Marc's Wedding at Wroxton House Hotel

I had the great privilege to photograph Deborah & Marc's wedding at Wroxton House Hotel on Sunday. Here are a few pictures from the day.

Tank Driving at Tanks A Lot

Yesterday was "Full Monty" day at Tanks A Lot in Northamptonshire. On selected Saturdays throughout the day you can visit them and drive a range of off road vehicles including the mighty Russin Gvozdika tank.

TS2 or Gvozdika Russian tank 

FV 432 being put through its paces

Me having a break and a cup of coffee

 

Location Portrait Session

I had a great portrait session with Sarahjane the other day. We went to Whichford Woods which is covered in bluebells at this time of year.

lifestyle portraits

 

Rachel and Neil's Wedding

Rachel and Neil had a beautiful wedding in Banbury on Saturday. They had a church service at Marlborough Road Methodist Church followed by a reception at Rye Hill Golf Club in Milcombe. They are a lovely couple and it was a real pleasure to be their wedding photographer on the day.

Abseiling at the John Radcliffe Hospital

110 people abseiled down the side of the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford today. We were there as usual to capture all the action. All I can say is "wow, it was chuffing hot up there all day, glad I had lots of water with me". 

Abseiling for charity at the John Radcliffe

Photo Shoot in Central Banbury

I met up with Laura & Aaron in Banbury one evening last week for an engagement photo shoot. Their wedding is in October and promises to be very different and unique, I can't wait.

Akeley Wood School Ball

We photographed the Akeley Wood School Ball last night. We had our portable studio set up inside, but as the weather was so good we took all the photos outside as the guests arrived.

Black Tie Ball at Akeley Wood School

Charity abseiling at Guys Hospital

I was back at Guys hospital for the first time this year. I'd a great weekend there, despite the horrible weather on Sunday. There are rumors that the side of the building will be getting some metal cladding next year which will put a stop to the abseils there, I hope not as it's a great venue with amazing views.

abseiling at Guy's Tower in London

Getting ready to go over the edge

London Marathon

Myself and Jozef shot the Virgin London marathon yesterday for Guy's and St Thomas' Charity. Our brief was to get shots of the athletes running for the charity, and also pictures of families and supporters and general pictures of the atmosphere of the event.