Maryanne M Photography

Jan 30 2012

Urban Wedding Shoot – Leeds Wedding Photographer

Yesterday I took part in an urban wedding shoot in the centre of Leeds with various photographers; arranged by Chris Chambers Photography.

I’ve got a couple of city centre weddings booked later in the year, so really wanted a few tips and location ideas, and to also have a play around with styles of photography that I wouldn’t normally try. (I’ve also done a full review of the day on my other blog www.photographers-boutique.blogspot.com).

Gemma and Nick were our cute couple for the day, and braved the freezing temperatures and crowds of shoppers to help us all with our portfolios. The highlight for me was watching how the other photographers work, and seeing the images they produced and the angles they chose. Plus I got some great tips & help from Chris , a very successful wedding photographer in Yorkshire.

We tried a number of locations with a real urban feel to them, including a graffiti wall near Leeds train station, the pedestrian area outside Harvey Nichols and then the stunning Town Hall. I also had a go with off camera lighting, which I have to admit was a little hit and miss. I’m a real believer in natural light where possible (so much more flattering than flash) and usually only use flash for reception lighting – but there really is a place for it and I need to hone my skills! Here are the images (there are a lot of them….I warned you).

Feel free to leave a comment, as I’m not entirely sure that I would describe the photos as being particularly urban – I always seem to revert to my own style even under someone else’s direction…

I think I’m going to like city centre weddings – there’s so much variety for the backgrounds and with the beautiful buildings found in most city’s it really easy to get beautiful, classic looking images, which won’t date (or make you cringe in 10 years time).

So if you’re thinking of having a city wedding get in touch at Maryanne.madden@gmail.com – I’d love to have a chat with you!

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Jan 22 2012

Birthday Girl – Kids photography, Wakefield

It’s a certain someones 8th birthday in a couple of days. So we had a bit of a family party on saturday, and in between the pressies and party games, we got a couple of photos…

I can’t believe how much she’s grown, I’m so glad I have my camera to make it easier to remember! as if I need any excuse to take more photos…

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Jan 20 2012

Wedding Welcome Pack – Wedding Photography – Leeds

I’ve finally finished my new welcome pack for couples who book their wedding with me for 2012/13.

I like to keep it really simple so I always use eco-friendly kraft paper and simple ribbons. I include important information about the big day, and details of all my favoutite vendors! In fact I’m always on the look out for new wedding businesses to join up with – so if you have something you think my brides and grooms might like, just get in touch.

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Jan 18 2012

News from The Grange – Wedding photographer, Leeds

Today’s post is a quick one, and has very little to do with anything! I got a new lens yesterday a 16-35mm f/2.8 (Thanks to Andrew) and was in desperate need of using it!

It was dark & frosty outside, so I did the only thing any self respecting photo obsessed person would do…I took pictures of my bedroom – and quite frankly, Andrew & Max should be grateful that I didn’t need their involvement! Thankfully though the bedroom had been recently decorated (notice the lack of photos in the frames above…). So here we go, photos from my lovely new lens. I had hoped this morning would bring more sunshine and frost so the intention was to get outside for sunrise… good job it was raining as I missed sunrise by a long way!!

On a side note, I’ll be showing some new wedding images in the next week or so, and I have a couple of lovely lifestyle family shoots booked, so come back soon!

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Jan 14 2012

Voucher Design for www.roobarbgifts.co.uk

Something a little different on the blog today. I did a little bit of design work recently for www.roobarbgifts.co.uk, a discount voucher which will also be included within my “welcome” pack that goes out to all brides! I really love the design side of packaging and enjoy using photoshop, so combine the two…

If you’re in need of new leaflets, postcards, generally any sort of marketing design, get in touch.

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Jan 07 2012

Love the life you live, Live the life you love – Family Photographer, Wakefield

At the start of each year, I always feel a need for a little self improvement. Obviously this thought slips down the list of important things as wedding season approaches and the year progresses however for a short while I’m all in!

My current reading obsessions are “self help books” – though not like something Bridget Jones might read (how to keep your man, loose 150lbs and quit smoking all in an hour…) The general themes of the ones I’ve read recently are of positivity and gratitude. Which reminds me of Nikki’s tattoo from a photo session last year, which I thought was cute:

Love the life you live, Live the life you love

In fact there’s this famous person (bear with me as I don’t have his name) who starts the day in that few moments of calm before he rushes off to work (or a party) by focusing on things to be grateful for? Even if its just that he has toothpaste, and he actually woke up that morning (we won’t mention his millions, penthouse and model girlfriend which might also make him happy). I suppose if you’re being grateful for something you can’t start the day feeling negative, so you cant have a bad day!

Ok, so I’m rambling like some new age, evangelical freak, but hopefully you get my point???

So if you fancy getting yourself into a positive frame of mind in 2012, and focusing on the good things in life, try one of these books. Though they might not immediately be your cup of tea, there really are good things to be taken from them (once you get over the American style of writing – not sure how they manage it, but you can imagine them hi-fiving as they write it)! I’m especially loving The happiness Project.

• The Secret

• The Artists Way

• The happiness project

So today I’m being grateful for what I have and I’m positive about all the possibilities in 2012. And if you’re new to this blog, I will eventually get round to posting some new photo session, I’m just easing myself into the new year – so come back soon. x

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Jan 02 2012

My Year in photos 2011 – Family & Wedding Photographer, Yorkshire

Happy New Year & to celebrate the new year I’ve been looking at some of my favourite sessions from last year…

Here’s to a great 2012 with lots more photos of gorgeous little kids, beautiful babys and stunning brides!

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Dec 29 2011

Thank you from Maryanne M Photography

As the year comes to a close, I’d like to show my gratitude for such an eventful year. If I’ve worked with you, connected with you on email, twitter, facebook or in person, I’m grateful that I know you, so here’s my oscar inspired thank you list…

I’d like to thank you…

for listening to me drivel on about weddings & discussing everything in minute detail for the past year.

for teaching me how to be logical (still a work in progress)

for hiring me for your wedding, christening, portraits, newborn photos, family photos…

for understanding that I need to take photos & that usually means I disappear on a Sunday

for complete support & being my biggest champion

for re-tweeting my tweets

for always remembering the little extras (champagne at my hen do & plastic glasses, thorntons chocolates)

for promoting my business & telling everyone about it

for the wonderful i-Mac, I didn’t know I needed

for the amazing presents we received & still enjoy (especially the slow cooker)

for giving me a solution which will make me very happy in 2012 if I can be brave enough to do it

for letting me run free in your beautiful shop & blogging about me

for your inspiration and positive outlook (and great blog)

for all the wonderful comments on facebook about my photos, I never get bored of these

for letting me shoot your July wedding – it was my favourite

for being my friend on facebook, I can’t mention all 380 odd of you, but each one of you is appreciated.

for the brilliant advice & tips on twitter when I get desperate

for making our wedding day memorable becauce you were all there

for teaching me a lesson about wedding photography, it was bad timing (and unintended), but ultimately has helped my own wedding photography.

for making me laugh until it hurts

for letting me hold your new baby (and take some photos…)

for giving us hope when we thought there was none

for fixing my website so many times

for little hugs, dancing madly & midnight feasts

for offering to do some wedding photos for us when you found out what happened

for holding my hair and feeding me cheese on toast

for all the no nonsense advice & showing me another way to look at things

for “liking” my facebook page

for marrying me…not sure why it was a surprise to see you standing there…

But probably most of all thank you for reading this…

It wouldn’t be a blog if you didn’t read it (so feel free to leave a comment so I know you’re here!).

Wishing you all a fantastic 2012,and hoping that you stick to at least one new years resolution…

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