The adventures of Lego me
- by Bev Thomas
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- 08 Mar, 2016
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Work, Rest and Play
Phew Hi everyone, lego me has been pretty busy and to top it off she has lots more work to do. She just thought she would take a few minutes to have a break. We all need to stop once in a while and recharge our batteries.
So what exactly have we been up to I here you ask? Well on Saturday we shot an amazing wedding. The bride and groom were simply brilliant. Imagine the scene: it was a beautiful sunny day, lots of fluffy clouds in the sky (photographers like fluffy clouds) we arrived at the Giltar Hotel situated in the picturest town of Tenby in South West Wales. The Hotel overlooks one of the most stunning beaching in the world, with views of Caldey Island. Tenby has been many a destination for lots of people over the years and hosted quiet a few celebrities. Tenby was also at one time voted in the top ten of stag and hen do's in the world, although Tenby is still a great place to spend your absolute parties, it also has become more family orientated with places such as Anna's wild welsh zoo, Folly farm and Oakwood attractions nearby. It truly is a wonderful part of the country. So how do I know this, well at the wedding reception I was taking to guest from London, Scotland, Ireland and North of England, these guest travelled from far and wide to attend their loved ones special day and they all commented how beautiful Tenby was and that they were disappointed they did not book for longer, I'm pretty sure they will be back.
So back to the wedding, It was a civil service which was conducted at the Hotel. The bride looked absolutely stunning in her white wedding gown encrusted with Swarovski Crystals and full length skirt and train complimenting her look with a veil and a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were in a sky-blue colour and held posies of cream roses. The groom (we won't forget to give him a mention) he was in a navy blue suit with white waist coat. Straight after the wedding vows we headed outside to capture the group shots, we did block the entire road so I hope locals did not mind? Once the group shots were completed we then headed off will smaller groups a bit further along the esplanade. Overlooking the beach was where the immediate family shots were taken along with the bridesmaids and groomsmen. I have to say the whole day was as if we were abroad. Finally we took just the couple onto the beach where we shot more photographs.
I hasten to add the bestman's speech needs a mention, We have been to lots of weddings and heard lots of speeches, this one will stand out as a classic. Earlier on in the day when I was taking to the bestman and reassuring him, "you will be ok" I never expected what was to come. He stood up, mic in hand, then the music started and he started to rap. Not just any old rap, but one he wrote himself to the tune of the prince of bell air. It was brilliant and all the guests were blown away. The day turned into night and we left them dancing the night away...
So with that in mind, break over and to get on with editing and creating memories!
So what exactly have we been up to I here you ask? Well on Saturday we shot an amazing wedding. The bride and groom were simply brilliant. Imagine the scene: it was a beautiful sunny day, lots of fluffy clouds in the sky (photographers like fluffy clouds) we arrived at the Giltar Hotel situated in the picturest town of Tenby in South West Wales. The Hotel overlooks one of the most stunning beaching in the world, with views of Caldey Island. Tenby has been many a destination for lots of people over the years and hosted quiet a few celebrities. Tenby was also at one time voted in the top ten of stag and hen do's in the world, although Tenby is still a great place to spend your absolute parties, it also has become more family orientated with places such as Anna's wild welsh zoo, Folly farm and Oakwood attractions nearby. It truly is a wonderful part of the country. So how do I know this, well at the wedding reception I was taking to guest from London, Scotland, Ireland and North of England, these guest travelled from far and wide to attend their loved ones special day and they all commented how beautiful Tenby was and that they were disappointed they did not book for longer, I'm pretty sure they will be back.
So back to the wedding, It was a civil service which was conducted at the Hotel. The bride looked absolutely stunning in her white wedding gown encrusted with Swarovski Crystals and full length skirt and train complimenting her look with a veil and a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were in a sky-blue colour and held posies of cream roses. The groom (we won't forget to give him a mention) he was in a navy blue suit with white waist coat. Straight after the wedding vows we headed outside to capture the group shots, we did block the entire road so I hope locals did not mind? Once the group shots were completed we then headed off will smaller groups a bit further along the esplanade. Overlooking the beach was where the immediate family shots were taken along with the bridesmaids and groomsmen. I have to say the whole day was as if we were abroad. Finally we took just the couple onto the beach where we shot more photographs.
I hasten to add the bestman's speech needs a mention, We have been to lots of weddings and heard lots of speeches, this one will stand out as a classic. Earlier on in the day when I was taking to the bestman and reassuring him, "you will be ok" I never expected what was to come. He stood up, mic in hand, then the music started and he started to rap. Not just any old rap, but one he wrote himself to the tune of the prince of bell air. It was brilliant and all the guests were blown away. The day turned into night and we left them dancing the night away...
So with that in mind, break over and to get on with editing and creating memories!
Firstly, I must apologise the lack of updates on this blog but then again who actually reads? Times have been up and down to say the least, and that has played with my mental well being, especially when it has come to my photographic practice. For many years, I have concentrated on giving 100% to my passion and this is my source of income as a professional photographer. However, the pandemic has made me stop and think about sustainability within the photographic industry and just what is it all about and for what?
Photographs are not just images; they are physical artifacts. The physical form of the photographic image, prescribed by prevailing technology, determines what can be photographed, how it can be displayed or published, how it can be encountered by others, how it can circulate through public culture.
I wanted to introduce the toy photography work that I am involved with. This is a collaboration with the wonderful team over at Stuck in Plastic (SiP Link).
Having grown up in the 70’s, I thought I could find some old photographs from this time in my life but sadly, I have been unable to locate any and that makes me recall little moments that stand out in my vivid memory which helps me write this post.
In the search for the ideal image it became evident that I had seen everything before and I wanted to produce something different. My intent was to take image manipulation further away from the real but I was also aware this could come with some critic good or bad.
Having successfully completed my MA, I began to turn my focus on reflecting over my time at Falmouth University’s Institute of Photography. What became very evident is that my work is now informed and my intent is clearer than it was.
Welcome to the very first post of my new blog. On the contrary, I am familiar with writing blogs and I had initially decided to continue writing regular posts on my Photographic Critical Research Journal
, to which I started writing at the beginning of my Masters degree at Falmouth University’s Institute of Photography.
Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue ... well there was nothing blue about this amazing wedding, it was pink and full of fun and laughter. I met Kayleigh two years ago when she started wedding planning, turned out that I know her mother and father very well but as the years went by our connections had gone in different directions. But I always knew they were a special couple who if ever my family needed them that they would be there for us, so as you can imagine I was absolutely thrilled to be asked to capture their daughters wedding day.
The Bride & Groom chose a beautiful location, the hotel is called Wolfscastle Country Hotel otherwise known as "All yr Afon" https://wolfscastle.com located just 15 minutes from Haverfordwest, in the heart of the Pembrokeshire countryside and 9 miles from our stunning Pembrokeshire coast. I arrived at 11.30am in order to get some prep photographs of Kayleigh's shoes etc and the bride and bridesmaids getting ready. When I arrived everyone was so calm and ready to go, the bridesmaids hair and make-ups were completed and they were in their dresses ready. Wearing sparkly rose gold gowns they looked stunning. The bride was still getting ready with finishing touches being adjusted. She wore a stunning wedding gown with a cathedral train made from tulle. The flowers were made by Flowers by Quita, they incorporated vintage roses and peonies. Everyone was in high spirits. Not only was it Kayleigh and Mark's wedding day but they were both celebrating birthdays.
I completed what I need to do then myself and Gill, my assistant headed downstairs to capture the groom. I had not met Mark at any of the appointment prior to the big day, so once I found him I introduced myself and to be honest, I felt like I already knew him. He had just finished formalities with the Registra and checking that the best men had the all important wedding rings. The video guys were ready, I was ready and Kayleigh was ready ...
12.20pm Kayleigh was descending down the stairs with her father, that was an emotional moment. She had given him a pair of cuff links which read 'of all the walks we have had, this one is my favourite' such a lovely moment to treasure forever.
12.30pm Mark was patiently waiting for his beautiful bride, and there she was standing in the doorway ready to met her husband to be.
The ceremony was perfect and a kiss seals the the forever moment when the Registra pronounces Kayleigh & Mark as Husband & Wife, Mr & Mrs Williams.
The Bride & Groom chose a beautiful location, the hotel is called Wolfscastle Country Hotel otherwise known as "All yr Afon" https://wolfscastle.com located just 15 minutes from Haverfordwest, in the heart of the Pembrokeshire countryside and 9 miles from our stunning Pembrokeshire coast. I arrived at 11.30am in order to get some prep photographs of Kayleigh's shoes etc and the bride and bridesmaids getting ready. When I arrived everyone was so calm and ready to go, the bridesmaids hair and make-ups were completed and they were in their dresses ready. Wearing sparkly rose gold gowns they looked stunning. The bride was still getting ready with finishing touches being adjusted. She wore a stunning wedding gown with a cathedral train made from tulle. The flowers were made by Flowers by Quita, they incorporated vintage roses and peonies. Everyone was in high spirits. Not only was it Kayleigh and Mark's wedding day but they were both celebrating birthdays.
I completed what I need to do then myself and Gill, my assistant headed downstairs to capture the groom. I had not met Mark at any of the appointment prior to the big day, so once I found him I introduced myself and to be honest, I felt like I already knew him. He had just finished formalities with the Registra and checking that the best men had the all important wedding rings. The video guys were ready, I was ready and Kayleigh was ready ...
12.20pm Kayleigh was descending down the stairs with her father, that was an emotional moment. She had given him a pair of cuff links which read 'of all the walks we have had, this one is my favourite' such a lovely moment to treasure forever.
12.30pm Mark was patiently waiting for his beautiful bride, and there she was standing in the doorway ready to met her husband to be.
The ceremony was perfect and a kiss seals the the forever moment when the Registra pronounces Kayleigh & Mark as Husband & Wife, Mr & Mrs Williams.
Since starting my MA program, I am required to keep a critical research journal in the form of a written document, so I have created another blog on Wordpress which I will continue to update on a regular basis. I have completed the first module and I am now looking at the second module.
This blog at https://beverleythomasphotographydotcodotuk.wordpress.com is being made as part of an accredited educational programme.
This blog at https://beverleythomasphotographydotcodotuk.wordpress.com is being made as part of an accredited educational programme.
