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Hi, I'm Rob Dunning and a photographer from Southampton, Hampshire. I specialise in photographing relaxed weddings, 'phonky' portraits, funky parties ...just about anything with people!

This blog features aspects of my personal and professional life and is aimed at keeping friends and family updated along with giving prospective clients a feel for the type of person I am and the style of photography that I create.

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The Wedding Reception at The Alverbank – Emma & Ed

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Following on from yesterday's blog post here are a few of the wedding reception photos held at The Alverbank Hotel at Stokes Bay.

Emma & Ed were whisked away from the Church in a turquoise Rolls Royce with pink ribbons. Although it didn't quite make it all the way to the reception they still arrived in style when their friends picked them up in a rather snazzy Range Rover. It was a little too breezy for wedding photos on the beach so we took advantage of the flower gardens behind The Alverbank. After a few relaxed group photos it was time to lose the hats, loosen the ties and have themselves a party.

If you combine Emma's French finesse with her Event industry experience this is what you get … a summer afternoon of guests mingling over a scrumptious BBQ, kids running around a confetti decorated lawn after reaping the rewards of the piñata, tables of individual decorative tea cups, mouth watering cup cakes, a perfect wedding cake, beautiful flowers and speeches that have enough laughter to wash away the tears of emotion … and not forgetting, the funkiest of photo booths for when the evening guests arrived.

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Rebecca - I used to work at the Alverbank waitressing at the weddings and this is one of the most original, pretty weddings I have seen there, I love how the pink has been done perfectly not too over the top, clever bride!…Will be taking note for my own wedding next year! Fabulous pictures Rob as always, I could look at the photos you take of weddings all day! Beccy

Rob - Thanks Jane … the kids were defintiely catered for … as were those at your wedding

http://www.solentstudios.com/blog/2009/09/jane-mike-marwell-hotel-wedding-photography/

The photo of all those beads on the floor still puts me off ever becoming a parent

Jane - LOVE IT – fantastic to see such fantastic flowers and cakes, and lovely to see children included and cateered for so well! And Rob, pics are pretty good too

Getting Ready & Church Wedding Photos – Emma & Ed

Friday, August 6, 2010

You may have seen Ed & Emma previously on my blog in this engagement phonky photo shoot.

I know after speaking with clients, Bride's often wonder what it will be like having a photographer around when they have a house full of people all getting ready on a wedding morning. I'm a kick-off-my-shoes at the door and get clicking type of photographer. I don't ask a bride to pretend to put on some eyeliner or stop the Bride's mum so that I can take a picture of her putting on a necklace and I wouldn't dream of poking a Bridesmaid in the eye to make her look more 'emotional' … everything is photographed 'as it happens'. However, there's a fine line between getting the photo and getting in the way. I guess the equivalent type of house guest might be a good comparison … I'd be the sort that wouldn't mind opening a cupboard door or two to find where to put the crockery away rather than leaving a pile of plates on the side but I wouldn't help myself to the contents of the fridge.

Anyway, back to Emma & Ed's wedding …

I love the feeling of not knowing what to expect when I've pulled up to the Bride's house for Getting Ready wedding photos. As you walk up to the house you've no idea what's going on behind the door, it could be mayhem, it could be champers in full flow, relaxed pampering, tears, laughter, anxiety or just a house full of love. At Emma & Ed's pad it was all of the above. After photographing Emma and her Bridesmaid's transformation from stunning to stunning'er, I made my way to the Holy Saviour Church in Bitterne, which for Ed and the boys was conveniently located next to the Red Lion pub.

Here's the first of two parts of their wedding in pictures.

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The Farmer’s Wife

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

As much as the weather tried to put a dampener on Rob & Hazel's wedding day it had no chance against these guys. You see, Rob is a farmer … one of those unsung heroes of our green and glorious countryside and is immune to wet weather.

Hazel put together a plan of such military precision (I'm guessing it has something to do with her Naval DNA) that come rain or shine their wedding day was going to be enjoyed and celebrated by everyone there … and it was.

The ceremony was held at St Faith's Church in Havant and the wedding reception at HMS Collingwood.