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hay
Beginner July 2007

Photographers. 14th November 2009. The Grove Country House Hotel.

hay, 12 February, 2009 at 09:29 Posted on Planning 0 31

Hi

I have been asked by my sister to source a photographer for her wedding. We won't spend more than £1000, want a photographer from the morning until at least the first dance, do not need an album but would like prints/the disc.

The wedding is at a very prestigious venue and whoever photographs it will have some fantastic shots for promotional material, not only because of its location but because of the guest list and therefore the potential "A" List sports stars that would be in attendance.

We want the very best package we can get, and expect the very best deal to be offered.

Wow me with your recommendations and sites please!

H x

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Latest activity by Peter, 13 February, 2009 at 18:04
  • London Photographer
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    Hi,

    Pixcellence are availiable to provide your wedding photography on that date. If you look at our wedding photography gallery you will see a slection of weddings which should match the quality and style that you are looking for. If you fill in a Wedding Enquiry Form then I will send you a detailed price list.

    The Website is: www.pixcellence.co.uk

    Regards,

    Clwyd - Wedding Photographer for Pixcellence Wedding Photography

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  • Peter
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    I am a Hertfordshire photographer. If interested I could PM you my website(which is being redesigned for later this year)

    Interestingly, I have photographed many venues in Herts, although not this one before.

    Peter

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  • bec84
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    Try http://www.rswphotography.co.uk - DVD only package with full coverage from morning to first dance £700.

    HTH x

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  • hay
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    hay ·
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    That'd be great Peter, thank you.

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  • London Photographer
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    If this is the Manor of Groves, Hotel in Herts, then we shot an Asian/English wedding there on Saturday - it was a wonderful day of sunshine and snow. You can take a look at the wedding photographs in the draft album layout here:

    http://www.pixcellence.co.uk/web/WeddingAlbums/Client/20090207-MeeraMiles/Version01-WebGallery/

    Clwyd - Wedding Photographer for Pixcellence Wedding Photography

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  • hay
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    No. It isn't.

    Are you the mob that have a group of photographers and its touch and go whether or not you had a good one? Traded under a different name a few years back.

    No ta.

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  • NikkiVN
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    I am looking to do more long distance weddings this year, so I might be able to do something for you with an album for a slightly bigger budget...

    www.nikkimcleodphotography.com

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  • hay
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    This is the thing Nikki, she really, really doesn't want an album. Now, I have no idea why (I spent £3k on my wedding photos a couple of years back so know the value of a good photographer on your wedding day).

    If you could do a package with no album I know she would be interested.

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  • NikkiVN
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    Give me a buzz on *****@**********************.*** and lets talk!

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  • Peter
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    Email should be on its way.......

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  • hay
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    Ta. Although I don't think I've used the PM service since Hitched has changed!! Will go looking for it!

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  • London Photographer
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    No, Pixcellence is Ray & Clwyd. We have been professional photographers since 2005. We have never traded under any other name. You are definately thinking of someone else! Ray is based in mid Wales and cover weddings in the Midlands and the north of England. I am based in London and cover London and the South east. For large weddings we work together, for the smaller ones we work as single photographers - I hope that clears it up for you. The two of us could hardly be called a mob ?

    Kind Regards,

    Clwyd Wedding Photographer for Pixcellence Wedding Photography

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    Tipsey HIB inframeweddings ·
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    Have a look at our website and if you would like a quote please contact us through the contact page of the website

    Website link in signature below

    All the best

    t xx

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    Hi,

    I'm a professional photographer who is very local to and has also shot at the grove before.

    I just covered a society ball there with a lot of celebs in attendance.

    You can see my work here - www.photographybyriddell.co.uk

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  • artisanwedding.co.uk
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    Hi Hay,

    Are you still here???

    Didn't you get married about 20 years ago???

    Pete x

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  • hay
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    Not quite 20...tried to book you for my wedding but you were already booked!

    My little sister has now got me on the case for her wedding, and her budget for photo's isn't as big as mine!

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  • artisanwedding.co.uk
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    I know you did Hay, you remind me every time I speak to you!!!! LOL!

    Where is her wedding venue, just out of interest?

    Pete x

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  • hay
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    Then you will know how gutted I was that you were already booked!! (Was very happy with my photos in the end though you'll be pleased to know!)

    Its www.thegrove.co.uk literally just off of junction 19 M25.

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  • Rosencrantz
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    Hi Hay,

    I'm not a photographer, I'm a wedding co-ordinator at a venue about 9 miles away from The Grove. We are a similar venue, just as stunning (Grade 1 listed) and exclusive hire (not an advert! Just to show that the photographer I'm recommending is use to working in gorgeous buildings and can make the most of it). There is a chap who my clients have used who I would be very happy to recommend:

    David Lester, based in Leighton Buzzard. He's a genuinely lovely guy and very talented. He's pretty out going and I am sure would be very at home photographing slebs. His website is: www.davidlesterphotography.co.uk There's lots of pictures on his site of previous weddings he's done and if you look at his blog (October 2008) you can see some pictures of a trash the dress shoot where I was his model!

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  • hay
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    Thank you. x

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  • artisanwedding.co.uk
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    I'm starting to worry you might be holding a grudge!!!!

    Drop me an email will you? I am available on the date, if she'd be interested in talking to me, and I'd be happy to cut her a deal in November, but I'd like to know what the contingency plans are for bad weather.

    Pete

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  • hay
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    I might if she ends up with better pictures than mine! Lol.

    Will do. x

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  • artisanwedding.co.uk
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    Ok, if I do the wedding, how about if I black one of her teeth in all of the pictures???

    They still may be a bit better though... sorry.

    Seriously though, it does look like she has chosen an amazing venue.

    Pete.

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  • hay
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    There is an answer to that, but seeing as I might have to be in 1 or 2 of the photos as a bridesmaid I won't retalliate.

    Just yet.

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  • Lily&Frank
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    Hi Hay

    We are based in London and we are offering coverage with CD only if you'd like information please email me ****@************.**.** for a price list or have a look at the website or blog

    Thank you

    Catherine

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    Hello Hello,

    Try Lisa shes based only in hatch end - Ive worked with her on the beautyside of things

    www.lisapaynephotography.co.uk xx

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    Hi Hay,

    This could sound really insensitive and I don't mean it to, but there is a saying among photographers that you rarely get a great venue, good weather and an attractive couple at the same time. I know the venue looks good, the weather in November is a little unpredictable but what I would really like to know is whether I would get 1 or 2 out of 3! I really don't mean that to be offensive, I've not seen them but I tend to pick couples who are reasonably 'traditionally attractive' for my portfolio as they are more readily accepted by potential clients. Size within reason isn't an issue. Sorry, I know how that sounds but unfortunately that's just what sells and if I'm going to offer a discount based on portfolio, it needs to be mutually beneficial. Do you have a picture of them?

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  • hay
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    Brian

    David Beckham amongst others is going to be at the wedding, I wasn't specifically talking about the B&G. Have got a photographer sorted now anyway.

    H x

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    Brian Parkes LSWPP (HIB) ·
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    Glad you are sorted.

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  • Peter
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    I know that you are now sorted, although wondered if the hitched system delivered my message to you...

    It implied that it had worked, although in trying it later I have doubts it worked...

    Peter

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  • hay
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    No Peter, I didn't get it. Sorry.

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  • Peter
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    Thanks for info.....I hope that hitched sorts out this problem soon....

    Peter

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