Bold St Portrait

Had a meeting down on Bold Street yesterday, so I thought I'd set myself the challenge of getting some street portraits, as there are always some beautiful people on Bold St. But the glorious British weather had other ideas - it rained and it rained and it rained!!!  I managed to get this shot when the rain went off for literally 30 seconds on my way back to the car.

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Review of 2012

So here we are 31st December 2012 - where has the time gone?!?!?  Rather than have a shot for each month I've done an overview of the things that have stood out to me the most this year.


1. First off was meeting my Ministry of Dessert girls - I feel like I've known these girls forever but I only met them in March.  I've loved watching them spin into action with an idea and see it come to fruition - they never disappoint.  Can't wait to see what they work their magic on next.

2. Getting the chance to photograph Bethan McGuigan running through Rhostyllen with the Olympic Torch in May is a moment I will never forget.   The atmosphere was amazing - there were kids running down the road next to the torchbearers, old folk cheering "Morning!" as Bethan ran past - Great stuff!

 

3. Another entry for the Ministry of Dessert girls. But I had to - I couldn't leave out The Alice In Wonderland dessert table  - it was just out of this world.  Every little detail was thought of and the little girls where so overwhelmed by the whole experience - popping candy, Mad Hatter chocolate hats the size of their heads, drink me potions!!!  Minister of Flowers, Maria put together this fab video with the rest of the shots.

4. I've been blessed to shoot so many portraits this year and I've enjoyed each and every single one. I love meeting the people, finding out about their lives and then creating some unique images for them to keep and (I hope) love. I've made some great new friends through shooting portraits this year and can't wait to make some more in 2013.

5. It was so hard to choose 3 image from the weddings I've shot this year - the Brides (and the Grooms - can't leave them out ;-)) have been so breath-taking, the venues so stunning, the details so bewitching.  Thank you to all my Brides and Grooms from 2012 - all the best for 2013 and what your future together brings xxx

That's it for 2012.  There was so much more I could've filled this post with, but it would've been a never ending post ;-)  Thank you to everyone who has made this year so special.  This year has been full of so many highs, I'm so excited to see what 2013 brings.

Happy New Year everyone!!!!!

Hollie
xxx

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Calling All Chocoholics

A few weeks back I was asked to photograph one of The Chocolate Cellar’s workshops held at the fantastic 54 St James St, L’Pool.  Two hours surrounded by chocolate?  Yes please!!!! 

I walked into the room and was immediately met by the smell of glorious, rich, delicious melted chocolate and a lively bunch of hens for Fliss’ hen party, eager to get stuck into the art of chocolate making (and the chocolate). 

Bala and her chocolate elves (also known as Alyx and Tania) were on hand to explain the process of where chocolate comes from and how it makes it from the bean to the bar.  Then they got onto the serious stuff…making the chocolate!!!  Bala demonstrated various techniques before setting the girls the task of creating and advertising their chocolate wares – the winning team won bags of scrumptious Chocolate Cellar chocolate – jealous!!!

Thank you to The Chocolate Cellar for a fantastic afternoon and I hope Fliss and her Husband had a wonderful wedding day!

 

 

 

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| The workshop took place at The Women's Organisation’s base in 54 St James St, L’Pool, set in the middle of the Baltic Triangle and China Town – which I would highly recommend if you need a venue for conferences, meetings and events, etc. |  

Big wide world!

Just checked the visitor stats for my blog for the first time since setting it up - I've had visitors from the good ol' US of A, Canada, Germany & the Netherlands!

Hallu out there! Thank you for taking the time to visit :0)  It's a bizzare feeling knowing that people from around the world are visiting my blog.

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Laura & Nigel's Engagement shoot

A few weeks ago I met up with Laura and Nigel to shoot their engagement photos in and around New Brighton, starting off at the beautiful Vale Park where the Brass Band were playing, we then made our way down to the NEW New Brighton - seriously, it's like a different place now, what with the new cafes, restaurants (I can heartily recommend Prezzo's...mmmm!), cinema and even a casino!

Thankfully the great British weather did us proud - it was a little windy but Laura and Nigel weren't fazed. They were naturals - have you two done this before ;-)  Can't wait to shoot their wedding in a couple of weeks time :0)

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Welcome to the blog

This is my first proper blog post.  Here I hope to post the goings on from Rivington Photography HQ and share the current projects I'm working on. 

And because post are always better with a photo here is a shot I took from a little propeller plane (it was like a transit van with wings ;0)) on my way back from Jersey.  My first time flying!