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Happy New Year to everybody!
We had a fantastic 2009, and shot a whole heap of pictures I really loved – in fact, way too many to post up here… but just for fun I thought today I’ll post up just a few and invite everyone reading to take a good look at the photos posted below and cast your vote for which picture you think should qualify for our “wedding photo of the year 2009″
…and if you remember a different photo we took during 2009 that you think should be included – just let me know and I’ll add it to the ‘contenders’. Everyone’s invited, and you can simply place your vote by leaving your name and a comment at the end of the post below (one per person please). Then as an added bonus I’ll be sending a free mounted print of the winner photo to the relevant couple after the winning votes have been cast! Apologies in advance if your photos aren’t included right off – we’ve just got so many we loved this year that we can’t possibly show everything I’d like to so I’ve kept this initial batch strictly down to 10 candidates with a bit of variety between them (which was really hard to do, by the way)!
…but if you think I’ve got the wrong ones and you want to see some different photos in here – just tell me which ones you want me to include, and I’ll pop them up too! So, without further ado, let’s get some pictures posted then
**VOTING IS NOW CLOSED AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED HERE**
1. Lanning made a beautiful bride at Langshott Manor
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2. Jon and his groomsmen get into the posing spirit!
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3. Mike and Tracy avoid the crowds on the Millenium bridge
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4. A look that says a thousand words from Helen and Liam
5. Alison and Phil leave church heading for Addington Palace
6. Everybody should get a good look at a wedding ceremony – including the young folk!
7. Pam was determined to get a good view of Lorraine and Phil’s wedding at Selsdon Park Hotel…!
8. A quiet backlit shot of Emma before leaving church in Beckenham
9. Tasha and Dave have stars in their eyes at Oaks Farm…
10. A nervous Adam waits for his bride Stacy to walk up the aisle!
There you are then – 10 photos to start you off, including one from Kev and one from Karen, both of whom did a sterling job of assisting throughout 2009 (and if you want to know which are which, you’ll have to wait until voting is over). Every one of them tells a little story to me so I hope they do the same for you.
Let’s call 1st February the cut off date for voting and I’ll announce the winner right after!
Have fun!
Rob.
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EDIT NOTE: We’re getting a few double votes come in, so I’ll be removing any duplicates and/or anonymous votes when the votes are counted. Do leave a name, and if your vote doesn’t show up straight away, please be patient since all comments need approval before they are visible – this is the only way to stop those nasty spammers trying to use our blog to sell their wares!
179 comments
Well I’ve got to vote for No. 1 there…
Happy New Year!
Jon & his groomsmen – all of Jon & Sarah’s were exceptionally good ndthis one also very very clever
Definitely Jon with his band of merry men!!!
Has to be my boys – bunch of goons!!!
In this order: 2, 10 and 4.
Jon & groomsmen
Jon & his groomsmen
Jon & his groomsmen is definitely my favourite!
No 2 Jon and his groomsmen – it’s a winner!
definitely no.2, even though that fella is wearing a straw hat
Jon & his groomsmen as it really captures the characters of the boys and is a little bit ‘different’.
Emma, It has to be Emma, she is so lovely.
My vote goes to Jon and his Groomsmen
I have to say number 8
) brings back all the memories of the day in one shot! thanks!
Jon and the boys all the way!!!
I assume I’m allowed to vote. My favourite is Mike and Tracey on the Bridge. I love this shot.
My vote goes to Jon and his Groomsmen! Cracking Photo!
I was torn, Jon and his groomsmen are so cool but being a romantic my vote does to No.4
Definitely Jon and the guys, it captures them all perfectly
My vote goes to no.1 – very simple but very beautiful!
Jon & Groomsmen for sure.
I think number 1 and number 8 are both lovely and can’t decide which one
Has to be Lanning at Langshott Manor – Complete elegance, beautiful.
Hi Rob. I’d go for the Bridge Shot, Number 3. Really great work on that one!
vote for jon and sarah
jon and his grommsmen (original)
Has to be Jon and his lads!! very original
No.2, Jon and his groomsmen for sure!
My vote’s for number 9, Tasha and Dave at Oaks Farm. Stunning.
It’s got to be Jon and team!!!!!
Number 2! Jon and his Groomsmen
Deff No.4
Jon and his Groomsmens
Number 4 for sure
Number 4 please
Wow, Jon and his Groomsmen is fab! Number 4
I vote for number 4
Number 4 is by far the best one!
I think number 4 should win!!!
4
Ill vote for ………….4!
Jon and his Groomsmen please! Best Picture
Number 2! Fab Picture!
Wow! Number 2 should win! Jon looks fab!
Id like to vote for Jon and his Groomsmen
Number 2!
2!!
Ill do my vote….2!
2
Jon and his men!
Number 2 for my vote
Id like to Vote for Jon!
2 all the way!
Ill vote for Jon please
2 please
2
Number 2!
Jon and his Groomsmen
2
Definitely photo 4 – classic!
I vote for Photo 4 (Helen and Liam). A beautiful picture summing up what was a beautiful day!
Definitely photo 4 – it’s a classic and beautifully romantic shot.
Number three for me
No 4, for sure. Helen and Liam.
Photo No 4
2 all the way!
Number 4 please- definitely the best!
No 2
Jon and his Groomsmen
Number 4 is the BEST!!
They are all fabulous, but I think #3 is my favorite. Or maybe #5. Although I really like #6, too… Thanks for sharing!
Number 8 please cilla! Emma’s and Rockey’s photos looked amazing on the website esp. including this one.
Wow, great photos – too many to choose a #1
#1. hands down. gorgeous
Definitely the original band of merrymen – Jon and his gang
The photo Number 4 of Helen and Liam shows how relaxed and happy they were. What a lovely couple they make.
My vote has to be for Emma (no 8)! A beautiful photo to remind us of such a happy weekend.
Number 4 without a doubt. A dream couple.
#1 – Beautiful!
No 2, they look like they are having fun on a very special day
No 2 – Jon and his groomsmen
no2 shows thecharacter of the day not just those in the shot so it gets my vote
Wow! Magical number 8 gets my vote!
fantastic art .
no.2 & 5 think they are amazing photos!
I vote for Jon and his groomsmen – what a load of posers sorry I mean what a good pose
Has to be Jon & his boys
I love #10. I can just feel the emotion – and imagine Adam’s smile when he sees his bride.
Jon and his groomsmen are very entertaining.
Jon and his groomsmen get my vote
I like Jon and his ushers picture the best!
It has to be no.4, the love on Helen and Liam’s faces sums up a perfect wedding and a future life together
# 3, mike & Tracy
they are all lovely, but I really enjoyed #6, what a perfect capture!
No 4 please, the lookin their eyes says it all
love no 4, its so cosmopolitan
My favourite is number one because of how elegant and serene it is.
Love No 3 of the Millenium Brige (think that’s what Ally meant as well
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It’s fabulous.
I LOVE #3. It’s a fantastic shot.
I would like to publish my distinct intention to vote for image number 2.
I love #3, #5 and #8… I’d probably go for #3 first… but tough choice!!!
No.2 Outstanding posing!-A great photo
#3 is a lovely shot, lovely composition, great colours and loving the motion.
My pick is number 3. But they are all fantastic!
Jon and his groomsmen!
I know we’re biased, but it has to be photo No.9 for us!!! Thanks Rob, they are all amazing.
Tasha and Dave
Pic number 9! Tasha & Dave
It has to be number 9 Tasha and Dave. A true cinderella shot!
I vote no 9 pic hands down (Tasha and Dave). What a gorgeous couple and a beautiful romantic pic. xx
No. 9 Tash and Dave!! that’s a stunning shot!
Definitely No.9 Tasha and Dave a dream couple
No. 9 – The Smiths of Croydon!
Number 9 – Cinderella and her Prince Charming
Number 9 for me – simply stunning!
No 10 is great, brings back the feeling of being there but No 9 is the best so it gets my vote.
No. 9 has my vote, a truly lovely photo.
No.9 – a lovely photo
Hi it has to be no 9 So romantic, they make a lovely couple
Picture 9 – Tasha & Dave, stunning!
Picture 9 (Tasha & Dave)
Definitely no 9 – Gorgeous!!!!!
9!!!! Tash looks gorgeous but its a shame about the bloke! ;0)
9 all the way – what a gorgeous couple!!!
Number 2!!!
Number 9 – straight from a fairytale!
I would like to vote for Jon and his Groomsmen
Number 2!
Number 2 without a doubt
2
Ill vote for Number 2 Please!
All lovely photo’s but no 9 is clearly the best (not biased at all!)
No 3 … way cool !
As to be number 9 for me, a stunning shot of a great couple
2
Number 2 please
My vote goes for number 2
Deffinately Number 2
It has to be no.9 a fantastic photo of a special couple
As father of the bride it has to be no9 otherwise she may never speak to me again!!
Number 9
#9 for sure! Love the stars!
No 9 is absolutely beautiful and has to be number 1….
It has to be number 9 – Long Dog
2 please
Number 2 gets my vote
I would like to Vote for Jon and his Groomsmen!
Number 2 gets my Vote
Without a doubt number 2!
I would like to vote for number 2! what a fab picture! they look like they are having such fun! Great Photo!
Number 9′s a winner !!
I will vote for Jon! Number 2
Number 2 gets my vote
Ill place my vote on number 2
2
Deffinately Jon and his Groomsmen!
#2… love the fun in the photo!
Number 8 pls!
Go Emma! Number 8 is the best!
number 8 please!
No 4 – Beautiful x
No.4 – Gorgeous!!
Photo No. 4
Mike & Tracy… superb
I like #5
All of them are great. But number 10 is priceless!
Find a little hard to pick just one, but I think 3 is it.
my vote for no.3
love the feel very much!
Number 4 – Liam and Helen
Photo number 4 – Liam & Helen – the little lovebirds!
Hey Rob for me it has to be number 6 – Love the diffused lighting on this one and think it works really really well.
These are all great! I’m going to say #3
Nr 3, the couple on the bridge. Stunning!!!
I like the storytelling in #10.
I like #7 the best. Great composition, moment and story.
Number 9 – who knew that you guys could look so good in a photo!
Hi, I like number 2, Jon and his groomsmen – i like the fun spirit in the photo!
number 2 for definite
Definitely number 2!!
Number 2 – wonderful!
The boys are back in town! Number 2