Bumps and babies!

I recently had the privilege to photograph a beautiful lady who was glowing in her last week of pregnancy. She has just brought her gorgeous daughter in to meet us!

Hayley and Matt

Trash The Dress

We've been featured in the local paper this week. We want a new name for these 'Trash The Dress' shoots - any ideas?

I'm currently editing a wedding and have just seen a photo I took of some lovely wedding words which seem to sum up perfectly what marriage is for me - particularly on this anniversary of September 11th when so many people lost their loved ones.

Marriage is....
A commitment.It's success doesn't depend on feelings, circumstances or moods, but on two people who are loyal to each other and the vows they took on their wedding day.

It is patience and forgiveness. It is being open and honest, thoughtful and kind.
Marriage means talking things out, making necessary changes and forgiving each other.

It is unconditional love when your partner is vulnerable - a love that supports, comforts and is determined to triumph over every challenge and adversity.

It is a partnership between two people who bring out the best in each other -

and know that although they are wonderful as individuals they are better together.

Rest In Peace, Michael.
Like A CometBlazing 'Cross The Evening Sky
Gone Too Soon
Like A RainbowFading In The Twinkling Of An Eye
Gone Too Soon
Shiny And SparklyAnd Splendidly Bright
Here One DayGone One Night
Like The Loss Of Sunlight On A Cloudy Afternoon
Gone Too Soon
Like A CastleBuilt Upon A Sandy Beach
Gone Too Soon
Like A Perfect FlowerThat Is Just Beyond Your Reach
Gone Too Soon
Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight
Here One DayGone One Night
Like A SunsetDying With The Rising Of The Moon
Gone Too Soon

Michelle and Jamie's wedding, La Ponderosa, Heckmondwike

We've done an awesome boudoir shoot this week with a lovely lady...
Have a look at these!

I have been cuddling a newborn today. Lucas is just 12 days old and gorgeous...
Mum and Dad are pretty stunning too!

Machaerotidae

Just a bit of Random Facebook fun I saw today!
I cheated a bit and used one of my photos, randomly selected from my archive...ever mindful of copyright!

CREATE YOUR DEBUT ALBUM COVER

1 - Go to Wikipedia. Hit random or click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:RandomThe first random wikipedia article you get is the name of your band. (alternatively, if the first article you hit is short, hit Random Article two more times... Read more.)

2 - Go to Random quotationsor click http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3The last four or five words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album.

3 - Go to flickr and click on "explore the last seven days" or click http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7daysThird picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

4 - Use photoshop or similar to put it all together.

I'm just catching up on my blogging here...
I regulary Google myself to make sure Studio 25 is keeping up in the rankings.
I'm pleased to report that I've just googled 'Photographer Lancashire' and am pleased to report we are 4th out of 438,000!!!
Googling 'Wedding Photographer Lancashire' shows we are the top non-sponsored link Yey!!!
Many thanks to clients past present and future for keeping us in the top 10!

Last week I saw my son Tom's friend Alex Johnson playing at The Hordens in Blackburn.
Check out the photos on Studio 25's Facebook page!

See us tomorrow at the Lancashire Telegraph Wedding Fayre
Wedding Fayre - Sunday 22nd Feb 2009 -Northcote at Blackburn Rovers
When:
22 Feb 2009 11:00 - 16:00 One day only
Where:
Blackburn Rovers Football Club Ewood Park Blackburn BB2 4JF

we will be giving out details of the Amazing Beat The Credit Crunch Package!

Winter Blues? Bored of the Credit Crunch?

Bronze Anniversary!

Gareth and I have been married for 8 years today - where has that time gone??

We are going out tonight for a meal - just deciding which of the great Ribble Valley dining establishments to choose.....There's the Three Fishes at Mitton, The Ribchester Arms, Mitton Hall, The Parkers Arms, Newton in Bowland....the list is endless, and we are lucky to have so much choice.

Post Nuptial Depression

There is a teriffic article in the Daily Mail today, all about Post Nuptial Depression, which Gareth and I have long agreed is a definite condition.

The link to the article is here and a thoroughly interesting read!

Winter Wonderland

Well, for anyone following our car saga this morning here's the update! We managed in the end to get out onto the hilltops - just before it started raining.
Many thanks to the lovely Chloe for dashing out with us at short notice!

Well, doesn't it just show that you never know what's round the corner.

Minutes after I posted the free snow shoot offer for today Gareth rang me to say someone had crashed into him (because of the snow!) whilst he was taking Sam to school.

Thankfully no one is hurt, but it does mean that the car is now out of action and so I will need to spend the day sorting that out rather than taking photos.

So, apologies to those quick off the mark folks who emailed and we will take a rain-check on the shoot - or rather a snow-check!

The first person to email me today gets a free 'Trash The Dress' or Kiddy Photoshoot in the snow today.
Must be done this afternoon before the snow melts of course, and within a 5 mile radius of the studio, postcode BB6 7DD.
Good luck!
debbie@studio-25.co.uk

A Canvas for Christmas!

Now that wedding season is almost over for this year, we have been concentrating on portraits.
We've a special offer for the first 5 people to email...debbie@studio-25.co.uk
A photoshoot and 12" x 12" canvas for just £100!!

Here are some lovely examples of what would look great on canvas!

Dylan

I took some photos today of the most captivating little boy, Dylan. Just look at those blue eyes! I particularly liked his pumpkin outfit!