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Painted Peter

2011-12-06T01:43:00.000-08:00

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Earlier this year I was delighted to be asked to produce a painting for Jamie Oliver which was eventually sold to James Martin. Peter Andre has been a celebrity I have admired for sometime so when I was asked to produce a painting for him I was only to happy to help.
The finished painting will be auctioned in 2012 to raise funds for one of Peters Charities here's hoping it proves popular.

Gemma & Dwain's Match Of The Day

2011-12-05T07:42:00.000-08:00

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Sadly Gemma and Dane's Wedding was the last one of 2011 for me, but it was certainly one of my all time favourites. Despite being a life time supporter from 'the other side of the city' I have to say Arthur who showed us around Villa Park could not have been more accommodating.

Gemma must be a Bride in a million despite having Blue blood she looked fantastic in a Claret dress and well Dwain in deed Villa Park really was a fanatic choice for Match Of The Day.

Jamie goes to Auction

2011-11-09T02:25:00.002-08:00

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I was asked earlier to produce a painting for Jamie Oliver to auction in aid of Foundation Fifteen. Well tonights the night at Shoreditch Town Hall, so lets hope it goes to a very well worth charity.

Tracey & Mike at Wroxall Abbey

2011-11-07T11:14:00.000-08:00

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It might have been the 5th of November but this wedding was simply dynamite. Mike in his funky Converse sneekers and Tracey in an amazing dress how could I fail to get some stunning photographs.
This couple are simply fantastic and it was such a pleasure to spend the day with them, a few pictures from the day are posted below.

Laura & Simon a Welsh Wedding

2011-10-31T11:32:00.001-07:00

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It may have been a wet windy day in Wales but when Tom Jones started singing the clouds soon disappeared.
Just another fantastic wedding, I'm so lucky to be asked to record such fantastic events.
A few of the some 1200 photographs are posted below.

Rachel & Paul at Alveston Manor

2011-09-25T13:59:00.000-07:00

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What a fantastic wedding I experienced at Alveston Manor in Stratford Upon Avon. Rachel and Paul are such a great couple full of love and laughter. It was easy to photograph this fab couple and I had soon taken over a thousand photographs so finding a few to put on the blog was difficult but here are a few that capture the day perfectly.

Maxine & Jason a Shropshire Wedding

2011-09-19T05:01:00.000-07:00

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What a fantastic wedding I had the pleasure to photograph at Park House Hotel ,Shifnal Shropshire.
The wedding started at 4pm and carried through into the evening. Fantastic family and friends made the day. Maxine and Jason are such a fantastic couple a few photographs from the day are posted below.

Tanaya and James at Henley In Arden Golf Club

2011-09-04T07:26:00.000-07:00

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Simply a fantastic wedding of Tanaya and James. I took some great photos at the end of last year for Tanaya and James engagement shoot in a local park so I knew this wedding was going to be great.
I was not disappointed a fantastic couple with great family and friends. I have posted a few photographs below.

Rebecca & Neil's Leicestershire Wedding

2011-08-13T06:45:00.001-07:00

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Regular visitors to our blog may remember Rebecca and Neil from an earlier engagement shoot. They are a fantastic couple who had their wedding overlooking the spectacular Thornton Resevoir in Leicestershire.

There were too many photographs to choose from but a few are posted below.

Katie & Stuart Wedding at Corrus Solihull

2011-07-09T04:28:00.000-07:00

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What a fantastic wedding recently of Katie and Stuart. I knew it was going to be so memorable when Katie told me of the surprise she had arranged for Stuart a big fan of the comedy series Only Fools and Horses. Spot the surprise at the end of this blog.

Lisa & John at Hogarths Hotel

2011-05-18T11:17:00.000-07:00

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Another fantastic Wedding on the Island at Hogarths. Lisa & John are a lovely couple and could not have made us feel more welcome even asking us to stay for the wedding breakfast. We took around 800 photographs during the day a few are featured below.

Painting Of Aimee

2011-04-28T03:11:00.001-07:00

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When I started painting from photographs I had taken as something different for my clients I could never have imagined how popular it would become. So much so that I have had to set up a seperate website and business for it. If you want to know more please either contact me or have a look at http://www.bentleyashfineart.co.uk/

Aimee at Packwood

2011-04-27T10:59:00.000-07:00

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What an Easter weekend I had. Great opportunity to shoot some fab childrens portraits. A few from a fun afternoon shoot of Aimee are posted below.

Katie & Stuart's Wet Pre Wedding Shoot

2011-03-30T07:58:00.000-07:00

END I am really looking forward to Kate & Stuart's Wedding in June. Katie has a great suprise lined up for Stuart on the Wedding day which is sure to make some great photographs but if you want to know what it was you will have to check the blog again later this year. We spent a great if rather wet hour taking some fun photographs around the canals of Lapworth. A few pics are posted below.

Katie & James at Hogarths Hotel Dorridge

2011-03-24T02:09:00.000-07:00

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The best job in the world is being asked to attend your wedding then having free range to record the day.
Couple this with a great location, superb weather and just the greatest couple with equally fab friends and family and you have all the ingredients to a set of fantastic photographs.
A few are posted below.

Thanks for a fab day see you soon guys.

Mark

Painting for The Dickens Family

2011-02-17T10:51:00.000-08:00

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Regular viewers of my blog may remember last year I offered a photo shoot and painting for auction at Bentley Heath School's annual School Ball.
Well Clive and Sue Dickens chose a sunny day in Dorridge park for a photo shoot of their three lovely children and from their favourite photograph I have created a painting.
Cant wait to get it framed and deliver to Clive and Sue hope you like?

Rachel & Paul Engaged

2011-02-13T10:52:00.000-08:00

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I'm really looking forward to shooting Rachel and Paul's wedding in September. We had a great hour recently in Dorridge Park shooting some informal engagement photographs a few of my favourites are posted below.

Painting of Sally Ann

2011-02-10T12:58:00.000-08:00

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I recently spent an hour with Sally Ann taking some fun portraits in Dorridge Park. Sally Ann is a great girl with a fun personality which I wanted to capture before turning into a painting.

Hope you like Sally Ann?

Karen & David at St Johns Hotel Solihull

2011-02-07T12:15:00.000-08:00

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Karen & David were our first wedding of 2011 and it could not have been a better start. A fantastic couple with equally fantastic family and friends.
The weather was wet and windy but The St Johns Hotel has some fantastic decor perfect for great wedding photography.
A few pictures from the day are posted below.

Look forward to seeing you guys again soon.

Mark

Painting For Jamie Oliver

2011-02-02T14:44:00.000-08:00

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Recently I was delighted to be asked to produce a commissioned painting for Jamie Oliver. The final painting will be auctioned later this year to raise funds for Jamie's Foundation 15.

Mike & Tracey's Painting

2011-02-01T13:55:00.001-08:00

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Recently I spent a very enjoyable hour with Mike & Tracey at Wroxall Abbey taking a few engagement photos. I promised Mike & Tracey I would then turn their favourite photograph into a painting. Unfortunately Mike & Tracey couldn't decide so I produced two for them. The pictures are posted below.

Tanaya & James Engaged

2010-12-18T11:10:00.001-08:00

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Tanaya & James are a great couple. I'm really looking forward to their wedding next September.
We had a great hour recently taking some informal pre- wedding photographs in Dorridge Park.
Tanaya e-mailed me the following day to say "I would just like to say a big thank you for yesterday. We did have a giggle! "
Glad you had fun I did too, a few photographs are posted below.

Aneicer & Leon at Forest of Arden

2010-12-17T00:06:00.000-08:00

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Aniecer & Leon were married on a lovely wintry November's day at the Forest of Arden Hotel near Meriden.
While there were freezing temperatures outside you could not be but overwhelmed with the warmth of Aniecer & Leon's family and friends who made me so welcome and gave the happy couple a great send off.
A few pictures from the day are posted below.

Sonia & Tom at Hampton Manor

2010-12-14T13:57:00.000-08:00

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You may recognise Sonia & Tom from a previous blog. They were married at Solihull Registry Office on the Friday but held a fantastic celebration at Hampton Manor on the Saturday.

Guests were entertained by the unbelievably talented Magician Ben Hanlin.

A few photographs are posted below.

Sonia & Tom Solihull at Registry Office

2010-12-14T12:18:00.000-08:00

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Sonia & Tom were married at Solihull Registry Office before having a fantastic drinks reception at Hampton Manor.

In fact they enjoyed it so much they had another celebration on the following day also at Hampton Manor.

A few photographs from Friday are posted below with Saturdays celebration shown on a later blog.

Pictures from Saturdays reception are listed on the following blog.

Commercial Shoot For Jackie

2010-12-02T06:27:00.000-08:00

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Jackie contacted me recently and asked If I could take some photographs for her new website. Make me look vibrant and full of life she said.
Well I think she looks fab a few pictures are posted below.

Jayne & Des at Hogarths

2010-11-16T03:34:00.000-08:00

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What fantastic weather we had recently for the wedding of Jayne & Des. The ceremony took place at Knowle Parish Church with reception at the fantastic Hogarths Hotel in Dorridge. A fantastic couple with great family and friends a few of the photos are featured below.

Childerens Portraits

2010-11-16T02:20:00.000-08:00

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Mike & Tracey Engagement Shoot

2010-11-04T03:53:00.000-07:00

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Recently we attended Chesford Grange Wedding Fayre. We were running a competition to win a free Engagement Shoot and one of our unique Impressionist Paintings.
Recently I had the pleasure of photographing Mike and Tracey who are getting married on 5th November 2011.
Here are a few pictures from their shoot at Wroxall Abbey, I'll post the painting later.

Paul & Jackie at Billesley Manor

2010-10-11T13:05:00.000-07:00

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What a fantastic day, fantastic weather and the most fantastic couple Paul & Jackie. In fact everything was fantastic including Billesley Manor near Stratford Upon Avon.
Jackie must have had the most fantastic smile I have ever photographed so thank you to Jackie and Paul for inviting me to their wedding and allowing me to capture some 'fantastic' photographs a few of which are featured below.

See you again soon guys,

Mark

Mel & Dwain at B'Ham Registry Office

2010-09-21T11:07:00.000-07:00

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During August we ran a fantastic promotion giving couples the opportunity to book us for just £95. Primarily targeted at couples getting married during the week at smaller venues such as Registry Offices.

So I bet you don't get the same quality of photography some asked, well judge for yourself a few pictures are posted below, also take a look at Chris & Esther at Solihull Registry Office.

Due to the fantastic response we have decided to continue this promotion.

Esther & Chris at Solihull Registry Office

2010-09-21T10:31:00.000-07:00

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Chris and Esther were married at Solihull Registry Office. There is only a small area outside to take photographs so we popped over to The Holiday Inn opposite.

We grabbed a few great photos around the lake a few of which are featured below.

Win an Engagement Painting

2010-09-20T03:16:00.000-07:00

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Sunday 26th September 2010 we will be exhibiting our range of unique Impressionist Photographic Paintings at The West Midlands Wedding Show, St Johns Hotel, Solihull.
We will once again be running a competition for one lucky couple to celebrate their engagement with a photo session and a Framed Impressionist Photographic Painting.
Simply visit us on our stand and we will enter you into the draw, this is a fantastic prize is worth over £400.
Rebecca and Neil are pictured following a photo session and finished as an Impressionist Photographic Painting.
See you Sunday.

Rebecca & Neil's Engagement Shoot

2010-09-13T07:22:00.000-07:00

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I had a great time on Saturday with Rebecca and Neil In Thornton Leicestershire.

Even the weather behaved itself long enough to grab some great shots, and with a cup of coffee to follow courtesy of Rebecca's Grandmother what more could you ask for other than plenty of great photos a few of which are featured below.

Portrait Photography In Solihull

2010-08-19T10:33:00.001-07:00

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Regular viewers of our blog may remember we offered an auction prize of a photographic session together with a framed photograph or painting.
Well the prize could not have gone to a nicer family and it was great to spend an hour in Dorridge Park taking photographs, a few of which are featured below.

Jodie & Lee at The Royal Hotel

2010-08-02T01:16:00.000-07:00

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Jodie & Lee were married at The Royal Hotel in Sutton Coldfield. Over 70 guests were present to see Lee in military atire marry Jodie who was given away by her Grandfather. The Royal Hotel in Sutton Coldfield does not have fantastic grounds but were were still able to get some great shots inside, a few are featured below.

Next wedding Jodie's sister, see you all again soon guys.

Mark

Richard & Nick's Civil Partnership

2010-07-08T05:48:00.000-07:00

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Cupcakes and Drag Queens were some of the the hi-lights of Richard & Nick's Civil Partnership at Austin Court in Birmingham. Capture plenty of Reportage style shots were my instructions from Richard and Nick. I suggested a few funky shots to compliment and as a result here are a small selection of the photos from the day.

See you soon guys.

Mark

Kate & Graham at Ramada Jarvis Hotel

2010-07-04T06:09:00.000-07:00

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Another cracking wedding at St Giles Church Sheldon and then onto the Ramada Jarvis Hotel in Solihull. We had great fun a few pictures from the day are posted below.

Wishing you Kate & Graham all the best see you soon.

Mark

Down On The Beach

2010-06-28T08:07:00.001-07:00

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Well when you get a weekend off it pays to head for the coast. Here is a few photographs of the Williams's enjoying a fantastic weekend at the beach.

Well the football was a let down but certainly the weather wasn't. What a great weekend for being on the beach and supporting Germany!

Wedding Photography for just £95?

2010-06-02T10:49:00.000-07:00

I have always believed you get what you pay for and if it looks to good to be true then generally it is. So when someone suggested we offer wedding photography for a ridiculous price we were sceptical.
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However when you think about it, most people get married on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday hence why between Monday and Thursday we are less busy.
So why not offer those clients, who are looking to keep costs down by marrying out of the peak times the opportunity to benefit from professional photography at a price you would be hard pressed, to get your Uncle John and camera for.
So this is a genuine offer, if you're getting married between Monday and Thursday, get in contact and we just might be able to produce some stunning photographs for a lot less than you ever imagined.

http://www.bentleyashphoto.co.uk/