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The bloggity, bloggity, blog has been a bit neglected of late!

Rest assured that there are plenty of things going on at Nigel Ord-Smith photography, with a few developments that will become obvious over the next month or two (you'll have to watch this space!).

Wedding bookings are really taking off; lots of lovely wedding bookings for this year, and growing each week, and a good number of bookings already for next year. So, if you're getting married and haven't yet booked your photographer do get in touch for an informal chat, especially if it's a summer Saturday for 2012.

There's also been a bit of training, attending seminars, and meeting with venues and suppliers, both regular and new.

(Note to self, must post more regularly, with some images!)

Wedding photography Kettering Park Hotel - Kate and Rob are married!

Yesterday saw our first wedding of the year as Kate and Rob were married at Kettering Park Hotel. They met at a football match, and are both ardent supporters of Leicester City (ha!), so a double celebration as Leicester won 4-1 yesterday!

It was blowing a bit of a hooley outside, not really ideal for photographs outside, so video light and flash got plenty of work inside the hotel.

Here's a little taster of Kate and Rob's day:

























Congratulations Mr and Mrs Sayer! Have a fabulous honeymoon and, hopefully, my team will be playing yours next year...

Helena and Daniel's wedding featured in R Magazine

Helena and Daniel's gorgeous September wedding at Rushton Hall was a real fairytale wedding, and I'm delighted that R Magazine have chosen to feature it in their forthcoming Weddings and Valentines special issue. The magazine is due out at the beginning of February.

A little taster follows below, and you can see the full feature by accessing the online edition of the magazine and going to page 41.



We were delighted and priviledged to be there to capture Helena and Daniel's special day.

Rather belatedly - Happy New Year!

Last year was a fabulous year for Nigel Ord-Smith Photography. We photographed some gorgeous weddings for some lovely couples at some rather nice venues. It is an absolute privilege to be trusted with the responsibility of capturing a bride and groom’s special day, and 2011 is already shaping up to be even better.

So, rather belatedly, here’s wishing all family, friends, and clients - current and future – a very happy and prosperous new year.

And a special happy new year too to the couples, quite a few newly engaged, who were at the bridal showcase at Hothorpe Hall today!

Winter wedding photography at Rushton Hall - Carol and James are married!

Today saw the Christmas Eve winter wedding of Carol and James. They were married at Rushton Hall, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. After the wedding ceremony everybody gamely went out into the snow covered courtyard for photos and, after thawing out over drinks, Carol and James were coaxed outside for a few more photos of the two of them.

Then, oh so civilised, afternoon tea in The Library, where tables were named after the reindeer, and their wedding cake was tiers of snow covered Christmas puddings.

Here's a little taster (of their images, not the wedding cake!):



























Many congratulations, Carol and James! Have a fabulous Christmas, New Year, and (in much warmer climes) honeymoon.

Wedding photography Hothorpe Hall - Lucy and Richard are married!

I was delighted to be able to step in and help out Lucy and Richard, who were married today at Hothorpe Hall. Their original photographer hadn't been able to get over from Ireland and, as Hothorpe Hall is just down the road for me, I was able to step in at the last minute.

Normally I've met the bride and groom several times before their wedding, sometimes I've met their parents and the bridal party too, and really got to know them. I met Lucy and Richard for the first time this morning and they were a joy to work with!

After their wedding ceremony everybody came outside for a group picture in the sub zero temperatures. Lucy and Richard were troopers and stayed outside for a little wander round the grounds where we got some lovely images against the snow clad Hothorpe Hills.

I left them just as they went into their wedding breakfast, but here's a little taster of their fabulous day (special thanks to Toastmaster Alan Cockayne for taking the group shot while I was upstairs taking an image of the whole wedding party):

Many congratulations Lucy and Richard! It was lovely to be there to record your day and I hope you enjoy the images.

Wedding photography Oakham Castle and Barnsdale Lodge - Gaby and Michael are married!

Guests travelled through the snow from as far away as Bideford and Southampton for Gaby and Michael's wedding on Saturday. They were married at Oakham Castle with their reception following at Barnsdale Lodge and, thankfully, the weather had eased to ensure that everybody arrived safely.

Here's a little preview of their day:























And a little taster of the impromtu 'photo booth':



Congratulations Gaby and Michael!