Folkestone locations

I hadn't really got a clue what I would be able to find in Folkestone, not knowing the town brilliantly. But I spoke with Georgia (who had organised the shoot) at length beforehand, and we discussed the kinds of locations we could use.
On the day we simply did a whistle stop tour of the town, and I found some really perfect locations along the way. The graffitti'd underpass has to be one of my favourites, and the spectacular wall on the train station was a gift. Parts of the old town were also really effective, and of course we had to finish up down on the old Harbour.
Shame an argument with a sign resulted in a hole in my head and a slightly curtailed end to the day!

Out in Folkestone

I had SUCH a great time with Georgia and her friends for the shoot last Thursday, it was just great to be able to try some new things. Being 17/18, they are far too old for the more usual Family Fun stuff, and wanted something a lot edgier. I was only too happy to oblige! Taking my inspiration from a lot of the new scene of Seniors lifestyle photography in the US, it was brilliant to be able to really work with the girls to create what they wanted. They had prepared brilliantly, had really thought about their outfits, and really helped make the most of the all-day session.
These are some of my favourite shots of the girls - some more location stuff coming later (I know they're just itching to see SOMETHING!.

Cameron, Joe, Toby - Win Green Dorset

Went for a wander this weekend with the boys to one of our favourite spots, Win Green just outside Shaftesbury in Dorset. Its the highest point in the area and on a clear day you can see for miles around. It was a beautiful sunny winter day and not wanting to waste this rare occasion we set off for a good few hours. Now there is a track known as the Sheep Drove ( for fairly obvious reasons) which runs from Win Green right along a ridge line for about 20 or so miles ending in the city of Salisbury in Wiltshire. We weren't attempting to go that far today, might be just a bit too much for small legs! But a few miles would be good. After about twenty minutes or so we came across this burnt out car - a real eye sore in such a beautiful spot - but a perfect opportunity for me to get some great shots of the boys. The juxtaposition of the very urban burnt out car wreck with the stunning and serene Dorset countryside made for some very eye-catching shots.

What we do NOT do..

and will never do to your wedding!
If you don't have time to watch it all, whip forwards to about 5minutes...



Just for the record - we don't use flash, we don't get between your parents and you, we don't wave the camera over your shoulder during the ceremony, and we don't do anything that will distract you from your partner during your vows.
Ugh!

Sarah & Lauren Studio session with Courtenay

Launch Day!! :D

Finally. At long long long last. The work is complete - the new sites are launched. After months and months of painful decisions, questions, bafflement, fear and excitement - and the longest week in history - we finally have two entirely separate sites, all under the new Courtenay Photographic logo and colours.

So weddings are remaining at www.courtenayphotographic.co.uk, but pregnancy & baby have moved entirely to - www.thepregnancyphotographer.co.uk.

Please do go have a look, and let us know what you think - it's always great to receive feedback!