Autumn has arrived.
It’s that time of year again where we can start to cosy up and feel the magic of letting things go.
Autumn is our favourite time of the year here at Emotion Picture Photography. We love to decorate the house with pumpkins, spooky things and candles.
We love the turning wheel of the year a time to slow down take stock and be together.
Crisp walks with colourful leaves beneath our feet, cosy cafes and hot drinks.
The time before the Christmas rush.
This year we would love to capture your Autumn moments whether it be in our Autumn studio mini shoots ( please see the link below to book) or out in a beautiful park with autumn leaves dancing around you ( Please contact us at Ian@emotionpicture.co.uk).
https://Autum-miniphotography.as.me/?calendarID=6079562
Framed in light
The leaves will fall, the days will drift away,
But you and I - we caught the light that day.
A shutter blink, a smile we didn’t pose,
Now lives forever where the memory grows.
Catalysts the welsh sound that won't let you sleep
Catalysts the welsh sound that won't let you sleep
On a dreary Wednesday evening in the backstreets of Newport, I met up with one of Wales’ rising rock bands, Catalysts! Nothing new here; the Welsh music scene has always been close to my heart and a significant part of my photography work. However, this time, it felt different.
The location was a post-apocalyptic, run-down side street that would have fit perfectly in a 1960s B-movie. As I parked and locked up my car, I noticed something unusual – not the smell of damp mildew and crumbling concrete under foot, but a powerful sound. It was both new and familiar, evoking a sense of longing and desire for more.
Suddenly, I was drawn to the muffled tones emanating from the One louder studios the location for today’s shoot. Ascending flights of New York-style fire escape stairs, I was buzzed into the building and headed to the main recording studio.
Upon entering, everything changed. The power, the light, the apocalyptic drive of Welsh music that so many had forgotten existed. It was all happening in just one room, hidden away from the city’s smoke and hustle, oblivious to the magic and power brewing within its walls.
From the ultra-powerful vocals delivered with drive and passion to the scientifically tight drumming, to the guitars that were played to the edge of destruction yet as if they were an extension of the musician’s limbs, this band possessed a unique energy. Normally, this level of gusto and sprit was only seen from time to time from old legends, but now, we had a new type – one driven with so much passion that stillness was impossible when surrounded by this euphoric envelope of audio.
This five-piece from the valleys of Wales was as if they were one, conjuring a magical spell that captivated me with their rock riffs and attitude. It was unlike anything I had ever encountered before.
The band came to a halt with some coy smiles and introductions, who were Dave Challenger on vocals Haitiam on drums Paul gripping his bass as if his life depended on it. Craig on guitar with a glint in his eye and a cheeky smile. And who can forget Elliot another guitar muse I found myself in the presents of. But much of the pleasantry passed over my head due to the stunned state I still found myself in. Despite this, the band remained calm and collected, chatting as if nothing had ever happened. They were oblivious to the spell they had already cast in just a few short bars.
From the first few moments you knew instinctively that these guys mean business. They were about to put in some serious overtime.
As best as I could I followed my notes and went to work trying to capture this magic as best as I could.
Now I know my way around a camera and light and how to show and capture feeling and emotion I do it daily. but there was something else happening here that no amount of photographs in the world could convey
Tune after tune, this Providence band delivered a flawless performance. Every note and vocal was pitch perfect, and the confidence flowed like wild rivers, engulfing me in a sonic tsunami. However, I found myself caught in a web of mindblowing riffs, the sheer power of the five-piece absorbing into my own person.
This isn’t something a camera can capture – no photographs, no video cameras can capture this. It’s something you can only experience in real life.
Catalysts are more than a Welsh rock band; they are the essence of Welsh music personified. If you’re lucky enough to see them live, be warned: the lyrical and musical spells they cast are strong and unshakeable.
The night after the shoot, I was lying wide awake in my bed at 3 am, while the rest of the family and the surrounding streets were sound asleep. But this music was controlling me. Instead of joining the rest of the world in a peaceful slumber, I found myself replaying the hooks and the liquid lyrics over and over in my head.
Who needs sleep anyway? This music is my adrenaline now, filling my mind with a higher state of consciousness.
You have been warned!
Caer Llan - A wedding in a beautiful country house just outside Monmouth
For the first time we had the absolute pleasure to photograph a wedding at the stunning Caer Llan just outside Monmouth. It’s a family run wedding venue set in the heart of the Wye ~Valley.
As a photographer who has had the pleasure of working at many venues, I particularly loved the fact that during the wedding the venue is exclusively yours. This includes all the guest rooms, pool and stunning gardens.
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Tips for coming to a cake smash photo shoot
Everyone’s favourite shoot for 1 year old birthdays are our Cake smash shoots. So I thought id give parents and carers a good few tips to prepare.
Prepare the baby: Let your little one try some cake before the shoot so they are comfortable with the taste and texture. Also try feeding them some on your finger during the shoot to encourage them to play with it.
Bring a toy your baby likes so that they have something familiar to play with and can be calming.
Choose a time when your baby is well rested and in a good mood.
Choose a soft moist cake with buttercream icing so it is easy for your little one to get stuck in.
Bring a change of clothes.
Be patient this is very new for your baby.
Not all children will smash the cake but don’t worry we will get lovely pictures anyway.
All our shoots come with a mini family shoot as well.
Mini family shoot and cake smash with all the images in your own personal digital gallery for only £89.00.
A Christmas minis blog
Can you believe it’s that time of the year again?
We are part way through the Christmas mini shoots already and I still can’t believe it myself.
What I love most about our Christmas shoots is seeing families come back year after year, watching the little ones grow up and being part of your Christmas traditions.
Its also lovely to meet new families and begin new traditions.
Our Christmas mini shoots are 15mins long and you can have all the photos fully edited to do whatever you like with. From wall photos to Christmas gifts.
Bring yourselves and your animals, dogs cats anything.
From my family to yours have a very Merry Christmas.
An Autumn engagement shoot
We had the pleasure of photographing the engagement shoot of Anna & Matt in the beautiful autumn sunshine of Bellevue park.
Bellevue park is so perfect for any photoshoot all year round but especially an autumn photoshoot as it has beautiful areas, stunningly colourful leaf fall and a cafe to cosy up in for a cuppa afterwards.
Anna & Matt were amazing to photograph as they bought their own props that made their photographs that little bit more personal and we had such a laugh taking them.
Insole Court
Insole Court is a Grade 2 listed mansion house in the Cardiff suburb of Llandaff with a rich history run by a registered charity, the Insole court trust.
The original family of Insole were pioneering coal-shippers and mine owners, railway men docksmen.
Insole courts restoration is the culmination of 30 years of community campaigning. After decades of uncertainty the once derelict mansion has now opened for the public and beautiful weddings.
What I love most about working weddings at Insole Court is the beautiful historic setting and the intimate family atmosphere. With stunning grounds resulting in beautiful photographs.
Our Weddings at San Ffraed House
Nestled in the Monmouth valley is a grade 2 listed country house amidst a 14 acre grand estate.
San Ffraed House is part of The Old Walls Group and delivers a wonderful wedding experience from start to finish. You and your guests will be treated like royalty from setting your date until you check out the next day.
As a wedding photographer this beautiful venue never offers up a bad view, The light filled ceremony room offers unparalleled views of the beautiful Welsh countryside and lake.
Alternatively the out door terrace has views of the lake and St Brides Church.
An end of summer wedding at Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa
I have had the pleasure of photographing at the Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa on numerous occasions.
It is a beautiful wedding venue nestled in the beautiful Welsh countryside with 50 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds. Combining historic charm with modern amenities .
This venue not only provides the happy couple with a perfect wedding day but offers up beautiful locations for stunning wedding photographs making my job just that little bit easier.
I am also able to use the drone to capture the sheer beauty of this stunning location.
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