Ever wondered how your photography can be improved with off-camera flash? Wanted to dip your toes into the water, but don’t know where to start? What equipment to purchase? How to get a correct exposure quickly? The best ways to use off-camera flash creatively? Well then this workshop with Adam from Viva Wedding Photography on the 29th of February in Brighton is for you.

Next in my series of workshops aimed at helping new or struggling photographers are two more dates. Both in Brighton and £250 each ~
Thursday 8th of March 2012 ~ Beginners Bootcamp
Thursday 22nd of March 2012 ~ Efficient Workflow & Post Production Techniques

So I’m starting the new year by reflecting on the last one. It has been lovely looking back through all these weddings and engagement shoots and it sure does bring it home to me that I get to do something quite magical in people’s lives. To capture these moments and document a happy and exciting time for couples in love is truly an honour. So here (in no particular order) is one image from 40 weddings and 20 engagement shoots, Happy New Year!

Quite possibly the most glorious venue I’ve been to, Temple Church was built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century and is renowned for its appearance in the Da Vinci Code. Eleanor and Will enjoyed warm Winter Pimms outside the church with their guests before walking through to Middle Temple Hall for their glorious reception. The venues were grand but the atmosphere was warm and the beautiful bride was elegance personified. Thanks to Lisa Brown.

Wilderness Woods in Sussex is a sustainable woodland where you can select and chop down your own Christmas tree. By the time we got there, all the best looking ones had gone but we are all super fond of our tree maybe because it was a little unloved. Its a great place to go at anytime of year but is extra magic at Christmas. After a hearty lunch in the barn, we set off with our saw to find our family tree and came home with enough mistletoe to see us kissing until next Christmas.

The very lovely Laura and David chose the stunning Farbridge Barn in Sussex for their November wedding. This is such a lovely venue and we were very lucky to get some warm winter light. This was a fun wedding, after dinner they hosted a pub quiz before we opened the Photo Booth. Thanks To Jayne Sacco for second shooting.

This Photography Farm was all about exploring advanced flash techniques with Adam Bronkhorst. The inspiration started with our beautiful couple, Martina and Leslie. Once we found the right dresses from the fabulous Hope and Harlequin, the direction started to be Winter/Gothic/Nordic/Gypsy/Birds. See my Pinterest Board here. Our awesome stylist Hannah from The Tea Set ran with the idea of a big giant nest out in the woods, how amazing! The next Advanced Flash at Photography Farm is 31/01~ 02/02.

Photography Farm is an amazing workshop held over 2 days on a stunning 12 acre farm near Gatwick. We photograph beautifully styled shoots together, process the images together and discuss photography in elegant but relaxed surroundings. You will each have your own room at the Farm and we have a chef and house keeper. On 13th ~ 15th of March we are hosting our next Engagement and Wedding Photography Workshop with a limited number of places.

The George in Rye is a charming venue and Samantha and Greg chose to celebrate their wedding there after a lovely ceremony in the Town Hall. We were escorted down the hill by the Town Crier who seems to be one of the most job satisfied people ever. This couple love their music so we popped into this fabulous record store where I asked them to pick out an album for each other. Greg got Samantha Fox (which he admitted he used to love) and Sam got Rod Stewart. Thanks to Kat Hill.

The very lovely Jo and Jeremy had gorgeous autumn weather for their elegant wedding at the fabulous Buxted Park in Sussex. Jo looked super glamorous as did her four bridesmaids in navy dresses. The flowers by Pollen were so pretty and filled the rooms with a lovely scent. Thanks to Kat Hill for 2nd shooting.