Year: 2013

Happy new year

Well what a year it’s been. I’m still learning so much about photography but even more  about life, who I am and who others are. Along the way i’ve lost and found but I wouldn’t change it for anything. I’ve met so many great people 

Jo & Tim’s e-shoot at Rendcomb college

Jo & Tim’s e-shoot at Rendcomb college

I shot Jo and Tim’s engagement shoot at Rendcomb College in early December. What a fab venue, like something out of Harry Potter and a brilliant couple, I can’t wait for next December. 

Stacey and Rob’s wedding at Clearwell Castle

Stacey and Rob’s wedding at Clearwell Castle

In September I shot Stacey and Rob’s wedding at Clearwell Castle in The Forest of Dean. What a fantastic day at a great venue with an interesting history, used as a recording studio in the 70’s by bands such as Led Zeppelin and Deep purple who recorded and rehearsed there. This was the first time I’ve managed to shoot both the bride and groom preparations as everyone was staying at the Castle. Early drizzle soon burnt off and the sun came out just in time for some pics outside followed by the wedding breakfast and some great speeches. 

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Hatton Court Hotel wedding

Hatton Court Hotel wedding

In August I was fortunate to be able to shoot Laura and Dave’s Hatton Court Hotel wedding in the Cotswolds, I brought a video light specially for the occasion as Laura had shown me some pics she liked taken on the balcony with the sun setting, I think we 

Jess and Phils wedding at The Walled Garden, Cowdray Castle

Jess and Phils wedding at The Walled Garden, Cowdray Castle

Having shot Jess and Phils engagement shoot back in June in the grounds of Cowdray castle in Sussex  http://nickporterphotography.com/?p=3113 it  was back to the Walled Garden at the Castle for the big day. The early rain burnt off by lunch time just as everyone moved outside and 

Royal International Air tattoo 2013

Royal International Air tattoo 2013

Living in Kempsford we’re fortunate having RAF Fairford nearby which is home to the worlds largest military airshow  (if you like aeroplanes!)