Just for fun… vote for your favourite wedding photo of the year 2009!

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

Robert Hooper Photography wedding photo of the year - Lanning at Langshott Manor

2. Jon and his groomsmen get into the posing spirit!Robert Hooper Photography wedding photo of the year 2009 - Jon and Groomsmen

3. Mike and Tracy avoid the crowds on the Millenium bridgeRobert Hooper Photography wedding photo of the year 2009 - Mike and Tracy on the millenium bridge

4. A look that says a thousand words from Helen and LiamRobert Hooper Photography wedding photo of the year 2009 - Helen and Liam at Westerham Golf Club

5. Alison and Phil leave church heading for Addington PalaceRobert Hooper Photography wedding photo of the year 2009 - Alison and Phil just married

6. Everybody should get a good look at a wedding ceremony – including the young folk!Robert Hooper Photography wedding photo of the year 2009 - peek-a-boo at wedding ceremony

7. Pam was determined to get a good view of Lorraine and Phil’s wedding at Selsdon Park Hotel…!Robert Hooper Photography wedding photo of the year 2009 - waiting for the wedding ceremony at Selsdon Park hotel

8. A quiet backlit shot of Emma before leaving church in BeckenhamRobert Hooper Photography wedding photo of the year 2009 - Emma in church, Beckenham

9. Tasha and Dave have stars in their eyes at Oaks Farm…Robert Hooper Photography wedding photo of the year 2009 - Tasha and Dave at Oaks Farm

10. A nervous Adam waits for his bride Stacy to walk up the aisle!Robert Hooper Photography wedding photo of the year 2009 - Groom Adam waits for 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!

Jamie D - January 6, 2010 - 6:01 pm

Well I’ve got to vote for No. 1 there… :-)

Happy New Year!

Les Taylor - January 6, 2010 - 9:19 pm

Jon & his groomsmen – all of Jon & Sarah’s were exceptionally good ndthis one also very very clever

Sheryl - January 6, 2010 - 9:22 pm

Definitely Jon with his band of merry men!!!

Jon - January 6, 2010 - 9:46 pm

Has to be my boys – bunch of goons!!!

Ben Vokes - January 6, 2010 - 10:39 pm

In this order: 2, 10 and 4.

Jeanette - January 6, 2010 - 10:54 pm

Jon & groomsmen

Gill Bentley - January 6, 2010 - 11:06 pm

Jon & his groomsmen :D

Sue Taylor - January 6, 2010 - 11:45 pm

Jon & his groomsmen is definitely my favourite!

Anne - January 7, 2010 - 12:27 am

No 2 Jon and his groomsmen – it’s a winner!

J-Diz - January 7, 2010 - 3:27 am

definitely no.2, even though that fella is wearing a straw hat

Karen Fox-Williams - January 7, 2010 - 9:25 am

Jon & his groomsmen as it really captures the characters of the boys and is a little bit ‘different’.

Chris Rockey - January 7, 2010 - 9:44 am

Emma, It has to be Emma, she is so lovely.

Anonymous - January 7, 2010 - 11:08 am

My vote goes to Jon and his Groomsmen

Emma R - January 7, 2010 - 11:42 am

I have to say number 8 :o ) brings back all the memories of the day in one shot! thanks!

Dave - January 7, 2010 - 11:44 am

Jon and the boys all the way!!!

Karen Archer - January 7, 2010 - 11:57 am

I assume I’m allowed to vote. My favourite is Mike and Tracey on the Bridge. I love this shot.

Anna Shaw - January 7, 2010 - 12:04 pm

My vote goes to Jon and his Groomsmen! Cracking Photo!

Donna - January 7, 2010 - 12:10 pm

I was torn, Jon and his groomsmen are so cool but being a romantic my vote does to No.4

Rachel Hunt - January 7, 2010 - 12:38 pm

Definitely Jon and the guys, it captures them all perfectly

Nicky - January 7, 2010 - 12:45 pm

My vote goes to no.1 – very simple but very beautiful!

Sophie - January 7, 2010 - 12:50 pm

Jon & Groomsmen for sure.

Suzanne stafford - January 7, 2010 - 1:08 pm

I think number 1 and number 8 are both lovely and can’t decide which one

Tanya - January 7, 2010 - 1:14 pm

Has to be Lanning at Langshott Manor – Complete elegance, beautiful.

Andrew Dobell - January 7, 2010 - 1:15 pm

Hi Rob. I’d go for the Bridge Shot, Number 3. Really great work on that one!

frankie watson - January 7, 2010 - 1:31 pm

vote for jon and sarah

frankie watson - January 7, 2010 - 1:33 pm

jon and his grommsmen (original)

frankie watson - January 7, 2010 - 1:39 pm

Has to be Jon and his lads!! very original

Katherine - January 7, 2010 - 2:14 pm

No.2, Jon and his groomsmen for sure!

Dave - January 7, 2010 - 2:25 pm

My vote’s for number 9, Tasha and Dave at Oaks Farm. Stunning.

Sue S - January 7, 2010 - 2:33 pm

It’s got to be Jon and team!!!!!

Mandy Bailey - January 7, 2010 - 2:43 pm

Number 2! Jon and his Groomsmen

Nick Deane - January 7, 2010 - 2:44 pm

Deff No.4

Kim Pettitt - January 7, 2010 - 2:44 pm

Jon and his Groomsmens

Graham Cook - January 7, 2010 - 2:45 pm

Number 4 for sure

Simon O'Riordan - January 7, 2010 - 2:45 pm

Number 4 please

Julien Andrews - January 7, 2010 - 2:46 pm

Wow, Jon and his Groomsmen is fab! Number 4

Gavin muncey - January 7, 2010 - 2:46 pm

I vote for number 4

Graham Scott - January 7, 2010 - 2:46 pm

Number 4 is by far the best one!

Jo Nice - January 7, 2010 - 2:47 pm

I think number 4 should win!!!

Bernard Thompson - January 7, 2010 - 2:47 pm

4

Steve Prance - January 7, 2010 - 2:47 pm

Ill vote for ………….4!

Steve Prance - January 7, 2010 - 2:48 pm

Jon and his Groomsmen please! Best Picture

Emile De Souza - January 7, 2010 - 2:49 pm

Number 2! Fab Picture!

Martin Barlow - January 7, 2010 - 2:49 pm

Wow! Number 2 should win! Jon looks fab!

Christopher Colloton - January 7, 2010 - 2:50 pm

Id like to vote for Jon and his Groomsmen

mark Burch - January 7, 2010 - 2:50 pm

Number 2!

Marie Wright - January 7, 2010 - 2:50 pm

2!!

Nicky Singer - January 7, 2010 - 2:51 pm

Ill do my vote….2!

Trevor Hanley - January 7, 2010 - 2:51 pm

2

Phil Sharp - January 7, 2010 - 2:51 pm

Jon and his men!

Wendy Lyons - January 7, 2010 - 2:52 pm

Number 2 for my vote

Tricia Hogan - January 7, 2010 - 2:52 pm

Id like to Vote for Jon!

John Gunn - January 7, 2010 - 2:52 pm

2 all the way!

Sue Wilson - January 7, 2010 - 2:53 pm

Ill vote for Jon please

Anna - January 7, 2010 - 2:53 pm

2 please

Kevin Price - January 7, 2010 - 2:54 pm

2

Rodney Southgate - January 7, 2010 - 2:54 pm

Number 2!

Donna - January 7, 2010 - 2:55 pm

Jon and his Groomsmen

Mark K - January 7, 2010 - 2:55 pm

2

Kate Hunter - January 7, 2010 - 2:57 pm

Definitely photo 4 – classic!

Donna D - January 7, 2010 - 2:57 pm

I vote for Photo 4 (Helen and Liam). A beautiful picture summing up what was a beautiful day!

Kate Hunter - January 7, 2010 - 2:58 pm

Definitely photo 4 – it’s a classic and beautifully romantic shot.

Nicola - January 7, 2010 - 3:07 pm

Number three for me

Angela - January 7, 2010 - 3:24 pm

No 4, for sure. Helen and Liam.

Stuart - January 7, 2010 - 3:26 pm

Photo No 4

Nick - January 7, 2010 - 3:31 pm

2 all the way!

Nicola L - January 7, 2010 - 3:43 pm

Number 4 please- definitely the best!

Joyce - January 7, 2010 - 3:49 pm

No 2

Jon and his Groomsmen

Debi Kumm - January 7, 2010 - 3:55 pm

Number 4 is the BEST!!

Andy Pauquette - January 7, 2010 - 4:24 pm

They are all fabulous, but I think #3 is my favorite. Or maybe #5. Although I really like #6, too… Thanks for sharing!

Louise Knight - January 7, 2010 - 4:31 pm

Number 8 please cilla! Emma’s and Rockey’s photos looked amazing on the website esp. including this one. :)

Allen - January 7, 2010 - 4:53 pm

Wow, great photos – too many to choose a #1 :)

geri - January 7, 2010 - 5:17 pm

#1. hands down. gorgeous

Malcolm - January 7, 2010 - 5:47 pm

Definitely the original band of merrymen – Jon and his gang

Pat Keating - January 7, 2010 - 6:19 pm

The photo Number 4 of Helen and Liam shows how relaxed and happy they were. What a lovely couple they make.

Anne Howick - January 7, 2010 - 6:22 pm

My vote has to be for Emma (no 8)! A beautiful photo to remind us of such a happy weekend.

Jim - January 7, 2010 - 6:22 pm

Number 4 without a doubt. A dream couple.

Heather Z - January 7, 2010 - 7:11 pm

#1 – Beautiful!

Alison Swift - January 7, 2010 - 7:55 pm

No 2, they look like they are having fun on a very special day

Judy Ouellette - January 7, 2010 - 8:29 pm

No 2 – Jon and his groomsmen

kev - January 7, 2010 - 8:55 pm

no2 shows thecharacter of the day not just those in the shot so it gets my vote

Katherine Mann - January 7, 2010 - 9:09 pm

Wow! Magical number 8 gets my vote!

julie - January 7, 2010 - 9:29 pm

fantastic art .

kirsty - January 7, 2010 - 9:34 pm

no.2 & 5 think they are amazing photos! :-D

Martin Smith - January 7, 2010 - 11:27 pm

I vote for Jon and his groomsmen – what a load of posers sorry I mean what a good pose

Janet - January 8, 2010 - 1:06 am

Has to be Jon & his boys

Robin Burkett - January 8, 2010 - 3:41 am

I love #10. I can just feel the emotion – and imagine Adam’s smile when he sees his bride.

Ann Baker - January 8, 2010 - 2:22 pm

Jon and his groomsmen are very entertaining.

Ann Baker - January 8, 2010 - 2:27 pm

Jon and his groomsmen get my vote

Tom - January 8, 2010 - 4:06 pm

I like Jon and his ushers picture the best!

Jill Bowen - January 8, 2010 - 4:13 pm

It has to be no.4, the love on Helen and Liam’s faces sums up a perfect wedding and a future life together

Olaf Siebert - January 8, 2010 - 5:02 pm

# 3, mike & Tracy

karen lisa - January 9, 2010 - 4:49 am

they are all lovely, but I really enjoyed #6, what a perfect capture!

Julie and Dave - January 9, 2010 - 5:14 pm

No 4 please, the lookin their eyes says it all

Ally Stuart - January 9, 2010 - 5:37 pm

love no 4, its so cosmopolitan

Helen Bailey - January 9, 2010 - 6:58 pm

My favourite is number one because of how elegant and serene it is.

Lynne Kennedy - January 9, 2010 - 7:30 pm

Love No 3 of the Millenium Brige (think that’s what Ally meant as well ;-) )

It’s fabulous.

Cate Jackson - January 9, 2010 - 8:14 pm

I LOVE #3. It’s a fantastic shot.

Tommy K - January 10, 2010 - 12:10 am

I would like to publish my distinct intention to vote for image number 2.

Zarah - January 10, 2010 - 4:36 pm

I love #3, #5 and #8… I’d probably go for #3 first… but tough choice!!!

Dan Taylor - January 10, 2010 - 9:02 pm

No.2 Outstanding posing!-A great photo

Chris Taylor - January 10, 2010 - 11:28 pm

#3 is a lovely shot, lovely composition, great colours and loving the motion.

Adam Cavanagh - January 11, 2010 - 12:35 pm

My pick is number 3. But they are all fantastic!

clare burnell - January 11, 2010 - 8:52 pm

Jon and his groomsmen!

Tasha Smith - January 11, 2010 - 9:05 pm

I know we’re biased, but it has to be photo No.9 for us!!! Thanks Rob, they are all amazing.
Tasha and Dave

Bex Burford - January 11, 2010 - 9:37 pm

Pic number 9! Tasha & Dave

Penny - January 11, 2010 - 9:37 pm

It has to be number 9 Tasha and Dave. A true cinderella shot!

KAS BUTCHER - January 11, 2010 - 10:36 pm

I vote no 9 pic hands down (Tasha and Dave). What a gorgeous couple and a beautiful romantic pic. xx

Gemmanemma - January 12, 2010 - 5:20 am

No. 9 Tash and Dave!! that’s a stunning shot!

Val Wilson - January 12, 2010 - 8:54 am

Definitely No.9 Tasha and Dave a dream couple

Chris - January 12, 2010 - 9:06 am

No. 9 – The Smiths of Croydon!

Helen - January 12, 2010 - 10:09 am

Number 9 – Cinderella and her Prince Charming

Natalie & ian - January 12, 2010 - 11:01 am

Number 9 for me – simply stunning!

Mark - January 12, 2010 - 11:23 am

No 10 is great, brings back the feeling of being there but No 9 is the best so it gets my vote.

Bonnie Knox - January 12, 2010 - 12:25 pm

No. 9 has my vote, a truly lovely photo.

Claire & Alex - January 12, 2010 - 1:13 pm

No.9 – a lovely photo

Sue and Rick - January 12, 2010 - 4:00 pm

Hi it has to be no 9 So romantic, they make a lovely couple

Katharine - January 12, 2010 - 7:10 pm

Picture 9 – Tasha & Dave, stunning!

Dave C - January 12, 2010 - 7:13 pm

Picture 9 (Tasha & Dave)

merilyne - January 12, 2010 - 8:03 pm

Definitely no 9 – Gorgeous!!!!!

Iain K - January 12, 2010 - 8:05 pm

9!!!! Tash looks gorgeous but its a shame about the bloke! ;0)

Merilyne - January 12, 2010 - 8:07 pm

9 all the way – what a gorgeous couple!!!

Sarah Herbert - January 12, 2010 - 8:28 pm

Number 2!!!

WIll - January 12, 2010 - 11:22 pm

Number 9 – straight from a fairytale!

Amir Ali - January 13, 2010 - 9:13 am

I would like to vote for Jon and his Groomsmen

Andrew Adam - January 13, 2010 - 9:13 am

Number 2!

Angeline - January 13, 2010 - 9:14 am

Number 2 without a doubt

Nick B - January 13, 2010 - 9:14 am

2

Emma Frier - January 13, 2010 - 9:15 am

Ill vote for Number 2 Please!

Alison Ives - January 13, 2010 - 10:36 am

All lovely photo’s but no 9 is clearly the best (not biased at all!)

Gill Taylor - January 13, 2010 - 12:29 pm

No 3 … way cool !

Laura T - January 13, 2010 - 2:08 pm

As to be number 9 for me, a stunning shot of a great couple

Judith - January 13, 2010 - 3:11 pm

2

Karen L - January 13, 2010 - 3:12 pm

Number 2 please

Maria M - January 13, 2010 - 3:12 pm

My vote goes for number 2

Muneer m - January 13, 2010 - 3:13 pm

Deffinately Number 2

Rona Todd - January 13, 2010 - 6:57 pm

It has to be no.9 a fantastic photo of a special couple

Bryan Ives - January 13, 2010 - 11:21 pm

As father of the bride it has to be no9 otherwise she may never speak to me again!!

Kris - January 13, 2010 - 11:49 pm

Number 9

San Francisco Wedding Photographer - January 14, 2010 - 1:09 am

#9 for sure! Love the stars!

Jo Korner - January 14, 2010 - 9:40 am

No 9 is absolutely beautiful and has to be number 1….

Jimmy Saville - January 14, 2010 - 3:41 pm

It has to be number 9 – Long Dog

Ann Smith - January 14, 2010 - 4:39 pm

2 please

Dan - January 14, 2010 - 4:39 pm

Number 2 gets my vote

D.Cook - January 14, 2010 - 4:40 pm

I would like to Vote for Jon and his Groomsmen!

Gill - January 14, 2010 - 4:40 pm

Number 2 gets my Vote

Jan - January 14, 2010 - 4:40 pm

Without a doubt number 2!

Sam - January 14, 2010 - 4:41 pm

I would like to vote for number 2! what a fab picture! they look like they are having such fun! Great Photo!

Kristie Wilson - January 14, 2010 - 7:41 pm

Number 9’s a winner !!

Baljit Gill - January 15, 2010 - 9:37 am

I will vote for Jon! Number 2

Carole Green - January 15, 2010 - 9:37 am

Number 2 gets my vote

Dorothy M - January 15, 2010 - 9:38 am

Ill place my vote on number 2

Peter Hayward - January 15, 2010 - 9:38 am

2

P Jotle - January 15, 2010 - 9:39 am

Deffinately Jon and his Groomsmen!

Rachael - January 16, 2010 - 6:12 pm

#2… love the fun in the photo!

Eng - January 17, 2010 - 12:46 am

Number 8 pls!

Wendy - January 17, 2010 - 12:47 am

Go Emma! Number 8 is the best!

ben - January 18, 2010 - 4:15 pm

number 8 please!

Lucie Dyer - January 20, 2010 - 11:23 am

No 4 – Beautiful x

Emma Stoner - January 20, 2010 - 12:31 pm

No.4 – Gorgeous!!

Paula Goddard - January 20, 2010 - 12:42 pm

Photo No. 4

KC Ramsay - January 20, 2010 - 4:54 pm

Mike & Tracy… superb

Erin Coates - January 20, 2010 - 5:28 pm

I like #5

TTL Wedding Photography - January 20, 2010 - 6:06 pm

All of them are great. But number 10 is priceless!

John Prado - January 20, 2010 - 6:53 pm

Find a little hard to pick just one, but I think 3 is it.

Robin Ng - January 21, 2010 - 12:45 am

my vote for no.3
love the feel very much!

Faye - January 21, 2010 - 4:49 pm

Number 4 – Liam and Helen :)

Alexandra Young - January 21, 2010 - 4:51 pm

Photo number 4 – Liam & Helen – the little lovebirds!

David Purslow - January 21, 2010 - 6:28 pm

Hey Rob for me it has to be number 6 – Love the diffused lighting on this one and think it works really really well.

Gina - January 21, 2010 - 7:41 pm

These are all great! I’m going to say #3

Orasis foto - January 21, 2010 - 8:11 pm

Nr 3, the couple on the bridge. Stunning!!!

Ellen LeRoy - January 22, 2010 - 1:32 pm

I like the storytelling in #10.

Suzanne Becker Bronk - January 23, 2010 - 7:50 pm

I like #7 the best. Great composition, moment and story.

Kerry - January 25, 2010 - 12:37 pm

Number 9 – who knew that you guys could look so good in a photo! :)

Lynda - January 26, 2010 - 9:37 am

Hi, I like number 2, Jon and his groomsmen – i like the fun spirit in the photo!

lucy - January 26, 2010 - 3:56 pm

number 2 for definite

Sarah - January 26, 2010 - 4:46 pm

Definitely number 2!!

Janet Dew - January 29, 2010 - 9:09 pm

Number 2 – wonderful!

Steve Dew - January 29, 2010 - 9:11 pm

The boys are back in town! Number 2