World Class Quality Wedding Photography

One thing that pains me a LOT is to see a wedding without an experienced photographer capturing the day. A wedding is without a doubt going to be one of the most magical days of your life. Sure, you are going to get photographs at the end. However, amateur photography never tends to capture the magic. This means you are going to end up with photographs that you really do not enjoy. Let me explain why you should always opt for quality wedding photographers.

First and foremost, wedding photography is unlike any other form of photography. Without experience even the best event photographers around will be unable to snap a wedding properly. It takes years of practice to learn how to spot the right positions to get in to snap photos. It takes even longer to work out how you are going to snap those magical moments ‘on the fly’. You may get some decent photos from professional event photographers without experience. Do not expect them to be anything too breathtaking though. They will sadly not have the skilled eye that is required to snap the best photographers.

Now, the skill of the photographer is obviously going to play a major role in the quality of the photographs that you will have at the end of the day. A skilled photographer can more than make up for any failings in equipment e.g. a poor quality lens. However, equipment will still have an impact on the quality of the photographs….quite a big one in fact. This is why you absolutely must find a quality wedding photographer. You will want to know that they have a robust camera system in place which will allow them to deal with all sorts of shots with ease. You will be surprised at how many photographers turn up to a wedding with just a couple of lenses and a single camera at their disposal. I got news for you here; that is NOT going to deliver world class photography. In fact, you will be lucky if you get anything more than sub-par photographs here.

Now, understandably, on a wedding day both the bride and groom are going to be quite nervous. The best photographers out there will actually be able to calm their nerves to the point where they can get some pretty decent photographers. Remember, these photographers will have attended wedding after wedding. They will know EXACTLY what to do in every situation. Sometimes it just feels great to have somebody with this level of experience by their side.

Now, finding quality wedding photographers is probably one of the hardest parts of planning a wedding. Honestly, it is. There are a number of people out there who say they will be able to capture your wedding. Truth be told though, they never really seem to have the experience that is needed. Take the time to really select the best person for the event and you really will end up with memorable photographs that can be cherished forever.

With professional wedding photography experience dating back to 1984, Portrait Wedding Photographers are experienced, reliable and easy to get along with. Covering the whole of the UK and taking assignments overseas in areas like Florida, New York, Italy, Cyprus and Dubai. They also only use the best wedding album manufacturers in the world - Graphistudio from Italy.

Wedding Photographers County Durham

If you are planning to do your wedding in County Durham soon, you should make the event memorable by hiring the best wedding photographers County Durham. Remember, it is always good to capture special moments of your wedding day so that they can remind you of the promises you made to your partner. Given the importance of your wedding photos, you should pick the best photographers in County Durham. This is where Portrait Wedding Photographers can help you. They are a team of highly experienced and dedicated photographers that offer exceptional wedding photography services in County Durham. Their wedding base is located in Darlington, which has an abundance of great weddings venues within a few minutes drive. They are quite willing to travel to different venues to ensure you get the best wedding photography coverage.

Portrait Wedding Photographers

Another importance reason why you should go for Portrait Wedding Photographers is they are owned and operated by a group of dedicated wedding photographers who have been in the photography business for more than two decades. These expert photographers have the skills and expertise to be able to offer you the very best wedding photos. You can then enjoy peace of mind knowing that your wedding memories are in safe hands. Portrait Wedding Photographers are the most highly regarded and highly recommended on Google. In addition to a high quality service, you will also be given your wedding photo proofs in just a few days!

County Durham Bride

These photographic artists have the state of the art photo editing suite, which is fully equipped to process and safely store all your wedding images. Refined processing systems and top quality computing power means that they are able to produce stunning photos in record time.

Communication and getting along is important and these photographers encourage you to contribute to the planning by discussing with you the most important aspects such as preferred locations, styles, etc. Flexible wedding photography packages enable couples to customise everything so that they have final say over coverage and how they want their photos presented.

If you are looking for reliable wedding photographers County Durham, then Portrait Wedding Photographers are the only company who offer you everything. You will be provided with not one but two specialist wedding photographers who will capture the most interesting moments to tell the full story of your wedding.

Having two photographers means that the photography goes smoother, faster, your guests will love you for that! And there will be different angles so that every photo look slightly different, unique and fresh. This really is the best way to make your wedding day truly memorable.

At this point couple start to think that all this skill, experience, it must be expensive! Well to hire wedding photographers in County Durham with this skill set could cost you around £1,200. But you can relax because Portrait Wedding Photographers has the best packages and the best prices for you. Their aim is to give every couple a chance to capture their big day without too much expense, with low booking fees and pay monthly options available. All this and prices for prints starting at £395, printable DVD for £695 and luxury handmade Italian story book albums for just £995. So you can have the best wedding photographers and still have enough for a round at the bar!        

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Hotline: 07795 681 507 - 9Am to 9PM daily

Ormesby Hall Wedding

Photographs from a Wedding at Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough

All photographs taken by Portrait Wedding Photographers on 2nd August, 2013

Rear aspect of Ormesby Hall

Ormesby Hall sits in acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens, not far from the center of Middlesbrough. As you will see these fantastic ground make a wonderful backdrop for your wedding photographs. Ormesby Hall is also available to hold your civil wedding ceremony too.

Ormesby Hall Bridesmaids

Here we have three gorgeous Bridesmaids at the front of Ormseby Hall, with the Mother of the Bride standing in the doorway.

The Bride arrives at Ormesby Hall

The waiting is over, as here comes the Bride, arriving in style in her wedding car.

Confetti at Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough

After the ceremony the Bride and Groom emerge to be greeted by all their guests, showering them with confetti, bio degradable of course!

Wedding Party at Ormesby Hall

After the confetti our Bride and Groom lead the way into the magnificent garden to the rear of Ormesby Hall for a mix of formal and informal photos

Formal wedding photos at Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough

With beautiful blue skies and Ormesby Hall as a background, this central flower bed made a great position for a few of the more formal group photos

Jumping for joy at Ormesby Hall

Couples today love having a mix of formal and more relaxed, fun photos, here the bride and the hens jump for joy, with Ormesby Hall as the backdrop.

Natural features at Ormesby Hall

Wedding photographers don't have to look far to find natural items at Ormesby Hall to use as backdrops, or as here as a frame.

Bride and Groom in front of Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough

Before our Bride and Groom head off to their wedding reception, there was just enough time to capture them by the side of their wedding car in front of Ormesby Hall. 

Portrait Wedding Photographers would like to thank Erin and Mark for allowing us to publish a select few of their wedding photos. As always this wedding was full of smiles, fun and laughter, made to be that way by two very special people who were made to be together, forever.

If you would like to see more wedding photographs of weddings from across the UK, Italy, Cyprus, USA and the Caribbean, you can do so by visiting our wedding photography site:

www.portrait-wedding-photographers.co.uk

Chief photographer for this Ormesby Hall wedding was Duncan Malloch

How Will You Choose to Display Your Wedding Memories?

Weddings are all about getting that one day right. Everything has to be perfect in every way. This is one of the most important days in an individual’s life. That is why capturing those memories is essential. When planning for a wedding, getting a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions. You have to get someone who will get those beautiful moments in the best possible way. Besides your memories, photographs are the next best thing that reminds you of that important moment in your life. Hiring a wedding photographer should be done with the uttermost care. You have to find someone who is reliable and dependable. Photographs are all about capturing the moment. That means the location has to be picture perfect, so to speak. A good photographer will know the best locations to take those wedding photographs. 

The best part about having photographs of your wedding is that you get to show them off. They are a reminder of the good times. There are a lot of ways that can be used to show off those wedding photographs. With advances in technology, exhibition of photographs has gone to a whole new level. Gone are the days when people had just photo albums to show case their memories. Now there is so much that can be done with photography. So much art can be created from your wedding pictures.

 Canvas - Printing photos on canvas is one of the ways that you can go with those wedding shots. With this type of medium, the images are printed on an art canvas substrate. This is then wrapped in a frame, or you can choose to hang it as it is. You can get a variety of frames for different photos.

Digital Photography - With concepts like digital photography, there are a variety of new ways that photographs can be exhibited. One of them is through wedding slideshow. You can have images of your most precious moments created in one montage to tell a story.

Memory Sticks or Pen Drives - You can also have your wedding photographs stored on a memory stick. This means that you can have access to them whenever you want. All you need is a device to view them or print. With a memory stick, you can also upload them to share with friends and family via email or facebook.

Mobile Phone - You can also opt to have them in your phone so they go with you wherever you are.

iPad or Tablet PC - After the wedding photographs have been taken, you could ask to have them presented to you on a new tablet. This is something that is fairly new and has the added benefit of you having anew iPad!. With your photos on your mobile device, you can see them at a larger size than your phone whenever you want to. You can put one up as wallpaper. This way, you can see it whenever you look at your phone or tablet or computer. It also makes it possible to have your best memories when you travel.

Framed Prints - You can also exhibit your wedding photographs in a more traditional way. By having the best photos framed. You can get beautiful frames and display them on your walls. This way, everybody in your house has a chance to see them.

One thing is guaranteed, if you get a professional, experienced photographer their skills will deliver you the quality photos you want. Once captured you can have your memories displayed in anyway you choose.

With professional wedding photography experience dating back to 1984, Portrait Wedding Photographers are experienced, reliable and easy to get along with. Covering the whole of the UK and taking assignments overseas in areas like Florida, New York, Italy, Cyprus and Dubai. They also only use the best wedding album manufacturers in the world - Graphistudio from Italy.

Wedding Photography Should be Inside-Out

How do you choose a wedding photographer, is a question that has been asked by brides for years and years. The process is made more difficult, because it’s not like buying a car. When you buy a car, you can see it, you can sit in it, have a test drive, feel how it handles, even how it smells.

Wedding photography is different. You are investing in something that, yes you can view sample albums, but it’s not your experience.  So you don’t know the extras that the service brings. I know photographers that have bought photos from stock libraries to complete an album, and when asked is this all your work, what do you think they say? Errr "of course."

But do you know something, something more important than photographs? To be a great wedding photographer the greatest skill you need is to be good with people. Taking pictures is secondary! OMG I hear you say. Let’s think about it some more. Most couples still get married at a church and then go off to some hotel for their reception. The reception provides a wedding coordinator don’t they? But are they with you as you and your Bridesmaids get ready? Are they with you at the church? No they are not. But you know who is....Your wedding photographer!

Duncan Malloch Master Photographer on wedding duty

I know that not every Bride wants pictures at her home, getting ready. But a good photographer will insist on being there. Why? Because they want to photograph your wedding inside – out!

What do you mean photograph a wedding inside out? I mean that by building up relationships with close family and friends your wedding photographer becomes an insider, not an outsider! This matters because nearly every Bride nowadays wants natural looking photographs at her wedding. Can you see how these beautiful natural photographs are more easily obtained by an insider, a temporary member of your family?

By being there at the start of your day a wedding photographer gets to know everyone. Gets to meet Dad and help with his tie and button hole. Takes pictures of the Bridesmaids and can offer advice on how to hold their flowers for the best results. The photographer gets to know the Bride, know what makes her tick, can deflect stressful situations and can get her to smile without asking her too.

If everyone is more relaxed do you think you will get better photos?

If you want some advice about choosing a good wedding photographer:

·         Ensure that they offer Bridal preparation coverage

·         Talk to them on the phone to see if you feel comfortable with them

·         Only then should you check that their photography is to your standard

·         Check prices and agree on a package (including bridal prep)

·         Relax

I am of course not saying quality of photographs is unimportant, what I am saying is do you really want to spend the best day of your life with an idiot who tells you to smile all the time? Or with someone who helps you, offers advice and can make you smile or laugh, like a favourite uncle?

Duncan Malloch covering the first dance at a wedding

Whichever wedding photographer you choose, have a fantastic wedding day. Inside out!

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Why Having a Professional Take Your Wedding Photos is the Best Option

Photographs are the best part of every event. They will live on years and years after any occasion and when the event is your wedding day then no one would want to compromise in capturing their precious moments for the long term. Photographs are the best way to preserve memories and your wedding day is the one that you will want to remember forever. So it is good to hire a professional photographer who documents your special day in a personalized and professional manner. To avoid the disappointment after the event, hire an experienced and professional photographer for your special day in advance and then you can relax knowing you are in safe hands.

Although you may have several friends or relatives offering to take the photos for you instead of hiring a professional photographer, but the benefits of choosing a professional to take your wedding are here:

• ·         Taking perfect pictures are not as easy as it seems. An average person can’t make your pictures spring to life, whereas professionals have experience, skill and artistic eyes to capturing the essence of every event. They are experienced in what they do and they will also ensure your pictures are beautiful. Would your friends or family members have that experience to capture the important moments during your big day.
• ·         Professional photographers focus on the bride and groom and people or things that you want to capture as your special moments. If you let your friend to do this, would you end up with exactly what you want?
• ·         Remember paid professionals are there to provide you with the best service, give advice and will ensure you have many beautiful wedding photos to treasure.
• ·         They have great ideas for unique poses and shots as they have been doing this for years. Your family and friends won’t know how to make you look your best and might miss those special moments, whereas a professional knows when things are going to happen, by instinct. Hiring a professional will ensure you to have unique photos of your best day.
• ·         Professional wedding photographers concentrates on their job and will never miss any important moments during your wedding. Many are there from bridal prep to first dance to ensure every moment is there for you to re-live.
• ·         They use latest technology and editing software to create special images of your memories. They will capture your images and then give them whole new look that makes your memory book just the way you want it, maybe convert to black and white or add a soft focus effect.
• ·         They have multiple album options that simply are not available to anyone other than professional photographers so if you want a really awesome wedding album, there is only one choice.

Professional photographers have excellent cameras, lenses and know how to manipulate the light for the best pictures. But overall it is not the equipment but the experience that really counts. A passion for being around people, of knowing what looks fantastic, options to make your album look simply awesome. The best wedding albums are only available to professionals, so really there is only one choice.

Check out Duncan Malloch and Portrait Wedding Photographers, with packages from only £395

Wynyard Hall Wedding of Amy and Craig

Wynyard Hall Wedding of Amy and Craig
There have been so many great weddings that we have photographed over the years and Amy's stands out as being a really nice one. Maybe it was the friendliness of the guests or the good weather. Whichever it was, this Wynyard Hall wedding was delightful.

Drive leading to Wynyard Hall

Grooms party next to Rolls Royce at Wynyard Hall

Told you it was a Rolls Royce

Old Rolls Royce, Young Beautiful Bride

Proud Dad walks bride down the aisle

Who says wedding shad to be all serious?

A toast to each other

Wynyard Hall Bridesmaids

Natural smile

Confident and happy groom

Cutting the wedding cake at Wynyard Hall

Duncan Malloch has been a master photographer since 2005 and a professional wedding photographer since 1984. Well known around the Tees Valley area, his company, Portrait Wedding Photographers are regulars at Wynyard Hall. Often asked which wedding venue to recommend Duncan will list Wynyard Hall in his all time top 2!

Because he loves Wynyard Hall so much, he has announced a special deal for couple getting married here:

2 top quality wedding photographers to capture the action from every angle. Full wedding day coverage including bridal preparations. All this with a guarantee of a minimum of 400 images for the heavily discounted price of just £695. Yes £695 is surely the best wedding photography price you will see for this amount of quality and expertise.

Call Duncan now to check availability and to book your fantastic wedding package 07795 681507

Wynyard Hall Dreams Come True

Wynyard Hall stands secluded and magnificent in beautiful grounds.

To capture every detail, from every angle requires two experienced wedding photographers. Add to that full wedding coverage and you are guaranteed lots of beautiful wedding photographs.

Wynyard Hall Patio and rear lawns

As experienced wedding photographers with intimate knowledge of Wynyard Hall we have an amazing offer.

Relaxed couple outside Wynyard Hall

How would you like lots of wedding photographs, in the style you love captured by photographers who understand that it is your wedding day and therefore add to the occasion at Wynyard Hall?

Sir John Hall himself, helped lay out this brides dress!

To even consider expert wedding photographers with an international portfolio would require deep pockets!

Or does it? From just £695 you could have two such photographers. The reason this price is amazingly cheap? Simple, these international wedding photographers love Wynyard Hall weddings so much

Columns announce the entrance to Wynyard Hall

 You know that this offer means that dates for weddings are being snapped up, so if you want the prestige of having top class wedding photographers at Wynyard Hall it makes sense to act right now.

Call Duncan on 07795681507 or Email info@pwpuk.co.uk

Wynyard Hall bride in silhouette

Having 27 years experience each means that spotting that lovely opportunity is second nature. Which in turn means that couples like you are highly delighted with the natural look and feel that runs through their Wynyard Hall wedding photographs.

The walk to becoming a married woman at Wynyard Hall

Flexibility is something we know you love too. For your Wynyard Hall wedding you can choose buffet style how you want your wedding images. Hi resolution DVD, prints, beautiful hand made Italian story book album. It is all up to you.

Grand Piano feature at Wynyard Hall

Portrait Wedding Photographers accept commissions from all over the UK, Europe and USA. Chief photographer has 27 years professional experience and earned master photographer status in 2005.

Another Bride in the Headlines

In the news items on Yahoo today was news that yet another Bride had her wedding day ruined by a so called professional photographer. I am doing all I can to stop this kind of thing happening, but I need more help.

Please, please please point anyone you know that is getting married to look up out 9 tips on choosing a wedding photographer. With over 25 years professional wedding experience I know a few things on what to look out for. I want all brides to go into their wedding knowing that the choices they made were the best for them and fingers crossed, with good advice their day should be remembered for the right things.

The 9 tips on choosing a wedding photographer is on Blogger as a post and there is a video hosted on You Tube and also on www.portrait-wedding-photographers.co.uk

I and my staff can only do so much. A bride recently chose a photographer who was going to use her wedding pictures as his first sample album. He hadn't shot a wedding before. Really, come on. I can show you where the Crocodile infested river is, but please don't then jump into it head first!

In an effort to help more, because after all these are hard times and budgets are tighter and tighter, we have decided to introduce a new wedding photography package. Called Quality on a budget. It includes two professional and experienced photographers, full wedding coverage, a guarantee of over 400 images, website hosting and copyright free DVD's. All for just £695.

Were will we go. More or less the full length and breadth of the UK. The furthest reaches may attract a little extra for travel costs, but our aim to ensure as many brides as possible get lovely, beautiful pictures to capture the story of her wedding day. What does the Groom get - change from £700!

If you book us or not doesn't really matter to me, please read or watch the 9 tips so you know how to spot a bad photographer. Advice is always free and our phone numbers are on the website. Thank you.

Duncan Malloch is a professional wedding photographer and has been so since 1984. Graduated as an award winning master photographer in 2005. His company is Portrait Wedding Photographers and is based in Darlington but has bases throughout the UK.

Rushpool Hall Wedding venue

Hello everyone, here we are today outside a slightly windy Rushpool Hall near Saltburn.

Because of the immense popularity of our photographers with brides worldwide, you can imagine that our schedule gets filled up rather quickly. We recommend that you contact us as soon as possible for additional information or to request a consultation. Getting in first gives you the best guarantee of securing the best wedding photographer for your Rushpool Hall Wedding.

Duncan: 07795 681 507
David: 07980 412 752

Web: http://www.portrait-wedding-photographers.co.uk/

Email: info@pwpuk.co.uk

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wedding-Photographers/165183700160077

Panorama of Judges Hotel near Yarm

In this 3 shot, 3 exposure blending  HDR photograph of Judges Hotel near Yarm, UK. Duncan Malloch of Portrait Wedding Photographers shows just one reason why his skills are in so much demand. 27 years of professional wedding photography experience has expanded his portfolio across the UK, Europe and USA.
Judges is one of those places that makes beautiful wedding photography a pleasure. For this reason there is now a fantastic offer for couples who choose to get married here at Judges near Yarm.
1. A Free no obligation engagement or pre wedding photo shoot at Judges.
2. Two professional wedding photographers.
3. Full Wedding coverage.
4. Minimum guarantee of 400 images.
5. Free internet hosting of proof images.
All this for the unbeatable wedding photography price of £695
To take advantage of this offer and to check availability please call Duncan on 07795 681 507 today, because at this price dates are going fast
info@pwpuk.co.uk

The George Hotel at Piercebridge, Darlington

Video Introduction from the George at Piercebridge, a fantastic wedding venue on the banks of the river Tees, near Darlington.
If you choose to get married here, or host your wedding reception, Portrait Wedding Photographers would be delighted to give you a quote for your wedding stills photography.
Duncan Malloch is a local Darlington wedding photographer and has shot many weddings here at the George Hotel. One of it's most attractive features is it's location. Beautifully perched on the banks of the river Tees, wedding photography here can be stunning. This wedding venue is also located just minutes away from our Darlington base. For this reason, and because we love it so much we have decide to make you an offer you will find hard to refuse:
Your Darlington wedding photography package for the George Hotel:
2 experienced wedding photographers
Full wedding coverage
Guaranteed minimum of 400 images
Free web hosting of all your proof images online


All this quality for the budget wedding photography price of £695


To book call Duncan your local wedding photographer in Darlington 01325 244796 or 07795 681507
Inquiries dealt with swiftly at info@pwpuk.co.uk