FG4 by George Davies Fashion Show Launch; Durrington High.

Last week I was invited down to Durrington High School in West Sussex to shoot the launch of George Davies' new fashion brand, FG4.
George is the man behind Next, Per Una and George at Asda, so there's quite a pedigree of high street fashion there!

George is launching his new fashion brand in schools all across the country. This is an initiative created by him and his team in order to raise funds for schools at the same time as releasing his new venture. FG4 has stores in the far East but, here in the UK, the brand is currently online only.

I headed down after lunch and with an iced coffee in my hand; essential equipment for a 2 hour drive South!

After checking equipment and making sure everything was charged and formatted, we left for the high school. We arrived at about 6pm, in time to watch the dress rehearsal. This gave me a great opportunity to get some snaps of the models without having to worry about the crowd!

Doors opened at 7 and the show started at 7:30. It was packed - and very hot! But I got some great shots; I love doing this kind of work. Live gigs/shows etc. The atmosphere is always great and, with the stage lighting, you can get some really cool shots!

I met George after the show and was able to get a few shots of him and the pop-up shop which was hosted outside the hall.

For more info on FG4, click here:

Some of my favourite images from the night:

Sapphira and Jungo's wedding: 21st June 2014.

Hello!
Here is the long awaited post of one of the weddings I had in Summer this year. This was actually the second wedding I had in June; the first being just a week before, but logistically, it makes sense to do this post first…

The 21st of June was a beautifully sunny day in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex and the bride and groom, Sapphira and Jungo had found the perfect setting for their Summer wedding; the church was actually the church Sapphira was Christened in, which made the ceremony even more special!

I arrived about an hour before the bride to get some shots of the church, the groomsmen and the nervous groom waiting. The Mother of the Bride and her bridesmaid arrived next; the bridesmaid was actually one of my best friends so it was great to be able to get some lovely shots of her on her friend's special day!

I'm so glad it was such a nice day! It meant I could get some great photos with everybody outside and as the reception area was so beautiful as well; surrounded by the Sussex downs and flowers everywhere, I think it made for some great shots! It also helps that the bride and groom made such a gorgeous couple! She was very Audrey Hepburn-esque!

I was also treated to a 3-course meal and a great evening with great people. It's always a bit strange sitting on a table with people at wedding whom you've never met before, but my table was lovely and we all got on really well and had a great night!

The bride and groom are currently choosing their photos and products; I'm excited to see what they choose!
Thank you Sapphira and Jungo for allowing me to share in your special day!

Here are a few of my favourites from the day!

All Quiet on the Photo Front...

Sorry I've been so quiet recently!
I've been carrying on with a few personal projects - some of which are still in the planning stages, so I don't have anything to show you yet!

I have a photoshoot next weekend though, which I'm really excited about! It's a bit of a journey but I'm sure it'll be worth it. I'm photographing an engaged couple ahead of their wedding in August and as I will be moving house around that time, the next couple of months are sure to be hectic ones! But, concentrating on the job in hand, I'm sure we'll make some beautiful pictures together!

I have had time, however, to take some more pictures of the cat. She was loving the heatwave a few weeks back (where on earth did that go?!) and has always been a bit of a poser so I managed to get some great shots of her rolling around outside!

I'd love to be able to do some more pet photography - they are, after all, part of the family.

I will have some more updates for you soon, so keep checking back!