colin shaw photography - news!!

Laura & Dale - 7th February 2009

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Coming soon...

Autumn/Winter Newsletter - Read All About It!!

2008-11-20T15:00:00.004Z

My latest eNewsletter ha just been published, with details of the Ipswich Hospital exhibition, some great tips for your own photography and some amazing pre-Christmas portrait offers.

Laura & Sid - 11th October 2008

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A great wedding in Felixstowe, with lots of lovely guests and the added bonus of a short trip to the beach for the bride and groom

Sid and his Best Man, son Jamie

Laura in dramatic autumn light

A memorable place by the sea at Felixstowe

A walk by the beach at Felixstowe

We couldn't resist a shot by this boat!

Lynsey & Stephen - 25th September 2008

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Late summer wedding at lovely St. John The Baptist Church, Westerfield then at Le Talbooth, Dedham

Signing the register at St. John The Baptist Church

Just married!

Bridge over the River Stour at Le Talbooth, Dedham

A romantic moment on the river bank

The end of the night - and a new dress!

Upcoming exhibition of photographic art

2008-09-23T16:53:00.006+01:00

I've just been speaking to Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust and have had some very positive feedback on displaying some of my photographic art in the corridors there.

Really looking forward to getting the final confirmation and putting together the exhibition.

This is the first large scale exhibition of my work I have undertaken.

MPA region - seminar

2008-09-23T16:30:00.003+01:00

In my constant quest to learn and improve, I attended a great talk last night at the Bell Hotel in Thetford by relatively new, but extremely talented and highly regarded photographer, Julia Boggio.

A really inspiring evening. Julia's website...

http://www.juliaboggiophotography.com/

Thanks Julia.

Sophia & Travis - 6th September 2008

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Fantastic wedding in rural Suffolk - we just about managed to dodge the showers

Sophia's pre-wedding preparations

Church of St. Mary & St. Peter, Kelsale, Suffolk

Under the Lych Gate outside the church

The Vintage Motorworks, Johnson's Farm, Carlton, Suffolk

A bit of Aussie influence

Kate & David's wedding - 23rd August 2008

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Amazing wedding in a marquee in Kate's parents' stunning garden in Sutton, Suffolk. Fantastic weather and a great setting. Partying into the night...

Davis and Best Man, Colin at Woodhall Manor in Sutton, Suffolk

Kate and David, newly married strolling in the gardens of Woodhall Manor

Amazing triple chocolate layered cake - yum!!

Kate in her parents' fabulous garden

Partying the night away

Jessica & Lee's wedding - 16th August 2008

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A great wedding at Glemham Hall, Little Glemham, Suffolk. Perfect weather, lovely people and a stunning venue.

Lee with Best Man Lewis at Glemham Hall

The newly married couple

Fantastic interior at Glemham Hall

If the bride's up for it - why not?

Amazing gardens in the grounds of Glemham Hall

Caroline & Duncan's wedding - 9th August 2008

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The weather tried its best to dampen spirits, but everyone just kept on smiling.

Groom-to-be, Duncan awaits his bride

Duncan and his Best Men

Everyone loves a bit of confetti

Caroline & Duncan spend a moment together

The happy couple

Pippa & Chris - 5th July 2008

2008-07-05T22:00:00.001+01:00

An outdoor wedding in the ruins of Leiston Abbey in Suffolk followed by a great marquee reception at Pippa's parent's overlooking the River Alde. Stunning locations, brilliant weather - one amazing wedding day.

Pippa's pre-wedding preparations at home

Just married

Amazing surroundings in the ruins of Leiston Abbey in Suffolk

A moment of reflection - a secluded beach

Nightfall on the Alde estuary

Nikki & Lee's wedding - 24th May 2008

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A lovely spring wedding at Wantisden Valley in Suffolk. Fantastic weather and an interesting location for photographs. Thanks to Nikki & Lee for suggesting a few minutes away at the nearby Shepherd's Cottage.

Lee and his Best Man and Ushers

The wedding party and the"charabanc"

Nikki & Lee grab a quiet moment

Who needs to be shy in front of the camera?

Toastmaster David welcomes the Bride & Groom

First Newsletter Published

2008-03-20T14:15:00.011Z

It's just been delivered - the first of my regular Colin Shaw Photography email newsletters.

The newsletter includes a "trade secrets" section with tips to improve your photography, a free to download wallpaper for your computer desktop and an incredible offer of a complimentary portrait shoot during the Easter break.

If you'd like to subscribe to my eNewsletter, please email me your details, or visit the Colin Shaw Photography website and fill in a contact form.

A really big thanks to Allan Scott and his wonderful Newsletter Genie service for his help, skills and advice.

Creative Awards Nomination

2008-03-04T16:01:00.003Z

Colin Shaw Photography has just been nominated for an award in the category of Best Creative Company.

In order to win the award, I need votes.

Votes can be cast at www.thebestof.co.uk/ipswich and voting is open until the end of March.

Please help me to make this a year to remember by voting for Colin Shaw Photography as the best creative business on thebestofipswich

Thanks.

Email Newsletter - first steps

2008-02-27T21:49:00.003Z

I spent the morning with Allan Scott of Newsletter Genie going through lots of ideas for a regular email newsletter to keep in touch with existing clients.

There will be a fabulous photo tip to improve your own photography, perhaps a seasonal photo to download for use as a desktop wallpaper and definitely a fantastic offer from Colin Shaw Photography.

The first issue is planned as an Easter publication, so watch this space for news on progress.

Visit to FOCUS at NEC

2008-02-26T14:50:00.005Z

I paid a visit to FOCUS on Imaging yesterday, the annual photographic and imaging trade fair held at the NEC in Birmingham. It was a long drive from Suffok, but worth the effort for a chance to catch up with contacts and keep up with all that's current in the photographic world.

Managed to catch up with some suppliers, both old and new and met up by chance with some old friends.

It was a really inspiring day with lots of new ideas and exciting new products being launched, which I'd like to incorporate into my portrait and wedding services.

Watch this space for brand new ways to display your wedding and portrait images from Colin Shaw Photography.

Mother's Day Special

2008-02-20T10:12:00.005Z

I'd like to offer everyone a chance to treat their mother, grandmother, wife or girlfriend to a fantastic portrait experience at Colin Shaw Photography.

In the run up to Mother's Day on 2nd March, studio shoots for Mother's Day are COMPLIMENTARY - and include a complimentary mounted 8x6 print of your choice.

Terms and conditions apply, so please visit the offers section of my website for further details.

Colin Shaw Photography - OFFERS

We have lift-off!!

2008-02-19T14:42:00.003Z

It's here - I've just completed uploading all of the new images and content to my new website and its has just gone live!!

A really big thanks to Stewart Anderson at Phosys.com for all his hard work and patience with my continual questions and instructions. Seriously amazing service.

Website launch - the countdown begins!

2008-02-14T21:59:00.005Z

It's almost done. The guys at Phosys.com have done their work and it's now down to me to get all of the content on there.

Phosys has done an amazing job on the design of the new Colin Shaw Photography website and I'm now choosing and uploading brand new photos to my site. In the meantime, the temporary site is still available.

Check back again in a few days, when I hope to announce my completion and the website goes live.

The countdown continues...

Valentine's Promotion

2008-02-05T16:52:00.001Z

Surprise your partner this year with more than chocolates and flowers...

Call me a bit of an old romantic, but I've just got to do a special Valentine's Promotion, just for couples.

There's still time to book your Valentine's portrait shoot and put some SNAP into your romance.

The shoot lasts about 1 hour and includes an exclusive mounted print of your choice - chosen at your subsequent viewing.

Call now on 01394 383326 for details and to book - before it's too late!

Pets' Corner

2008-02-02T11:00:00.001Z

I thought I'd share a recent pet pic with you. This is Tara, a 4 month old Black Labrador, isn't she cute!

Wedding Showreels

2008-02-01T13:36:00.001Z

I've just added a couple of showreels of my recent wedding images. See them at the foot of the blog in the YouTube video player.

New website - arriving soon

2008-01-31T12:10:00.002Z

The new Colin Shaw Photography website is currently under construction and will be up and running soon.

Thanks to Stewart at Phosys.com for his hard work and innovative design and for putting in place all that I asked for.

When the new site design is complete, I will then need to upload all the new photos, so keep checking back to see when its all live and sparkling!!

In the meantime, my temporary website is still available at colinshawphotography.com

Hello World!!

2008-01-31T11:24:00.001Z

Welcome to my blog.

This is my first live post.

I hope to keep you informed with news, photos, events, awards and what's going on in general at Colin Shaw Photography.

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