Hayley and Dave's Pre-wedding beach shoot

Hayley and Dave were all snuggled up in their winter woolies ready to brave the wind of the North East Coast for their pre-wedding shoot.   Can't wait to photograph their wedding at Rockliffe Hall in a few weeks.  x

Olivia & Dan's pre-wedding shoot at Wynyard Woodland Park

We had so much fun on Dan and Olivia's shoot with their gorgeous children, even though it was cold and very blustery! x

Vicky and Tony's Pre-wedding shoot

Vicky and Tony decided the beach was the place to go for their pre-wedding photo shoot.  It was freezing cold but we had a great time and it was an opportunity for them to get used to being photographed in time for their wedding in June.  I'm so looking forward to their wedding which has a vintage theme with a few extra special touches.   See you soon. x

Loving weddings.....

There are many reasons why I love doing what I do, but seeing the emotion and happiness when people see their photographs is just the best.    I had the honor of taking Vicky and Prav's wedding photographs and Vicky just emailed me with this amazing testimonial.......

Claire was our wedding photographer and she is fab. She put us at ease from our initial meeting and ‘got’ me and how I wanted the wedding photographed and how to make me look nice (I'm not a dress person). As part of the package we got a free engagement shoot which is a brilliant idea – you get to sample how it is to be photographed on the day and so you know what to expect. It was actually fun (I also am not a photo person) and Claire showed us the pictures as a slideshow at home before the wedding so we could see how amazing she made us look. Consequently I had 100% faith in her and the photos we got on the day. Our makeup was done by Jo Leversuch who is fantastic. We had a trial run a few weeks before and noted how I wanted the makeup done. She worked magic and I didn't look too bad on the day if I say so myself! She works with Claire regularly and knows how to balance light/camera film and makeup to produce a look where I felt comfortable and beautiful.

Miranda's Girls

It's strange how things happen and the situations you meet people in.  A photographer I met once called it the butterfly effect.

I met Miranda at a Christmas Fair I was exhibiting at, where she asked me to take some pictures of her two horses, Saffie and Molly.  We arranged a date and I drove over to the farm on a freezing cold, but very sunny day.   As soon as I got out the car to put on my wellies, memories of my days spent horse riding and being in stables came flooding back.  Miranda's girls were just adorable and a pleasure to photograph.   Here's some of my favorite shots...... x

Lesley & Simon....

When Lesley and Simon met, it was with a bit of drama.... their first date wasn't your normal meet for a drink, it included a long walk, a drowning sheep and the fire brigade!   Ever since then they have been inseparable and I was thrilled to photograph their gorgeous wedding at Crathorne Hall.  They have also recently expanded their family with their little puppy, Oscar. x

Making the front page...

I had the huge honor of being asked to photograph the front cover of the 2nd edition of Darlington Weddings magazine.    Many thanks to the people who made it possible...... our beautiful model Sophie, MUA Toni Baker, gorgeous dress courtesy of Miranda Marie of Yarm which was closely guarded by Sarah of Coo Chi Coo Cards and flowers by Claire Metcalfe x

Red Roses or Blue Violets?....

No, but we saw some gorgeous flowers on our trip to Alnwick gardens and The Tree House today.  We decided to have a family day out to celebrate Valentine's Day. I haven't got green fingers, indeed I tend to kill plants but know that the first are snow drops and answers on a post card for the purple ones!   Happy Valentine's Day.  x

Hearts... Curves.... & Lace

Tis February again, the month which is symbolic of, and filled with celebrating love (even our love of food on Pancake day, yum).    It's also a great time to brave the colder weather by going to a gorgeous location, taking the thermals off and putting on something sensual and special, having your hair and make-up professionally done and tying it all together with a boudoir shoot......     Contact me at claire@burnsrowattphotography or 07962 393664 if you'd like more information.   Happy Valentines Day.  x