Norwood Park, Southwell

Lindsey & Shaun were married by Monsignor Brian Dazeley at the Our Lady of Victories and St Anthony’s, Southwell and the reception was held at Norwood Park, Southwell.

Both professional athlete’s, Shaun a professional Australian Rugby player and Lindsey is the Coach for Pentathlon Ireland their friends and family travelled from Australia and all over the globe to be with the couple.  Many of Shaun’s  professional rugby players travelled to be with Shaun and Lindsey, the couple booked the Thursday for their wedding to guarantee that their rugby friends could be with them before their  matches at the weekend.

Jack, “where do I throw it mummy”?

Bride arriving at Church in the rain

Shaun’s Best Man was Vince and he chose Wayne, Luke & Mick as his ushers, his closest friends from home. Shaun’s nephew Jack was the Page Boy.   Lindsey’s Bridesmaids were her sister Kirsty, and her friends, Becky, Jess, Sarah & Mairead.   The couple celebrated into the evening with a live band, disco and a Photo Booth was installed with a message to the guests that the couple “expected them to use at least one and choose your worst shot and stick it in the guest book with some sort of message!”

The Courtyard at Norwood Park, Southwell

Drinks Reception

Groom’s parents flew from Australia to be at the wedding

Groom’s Speech

Shaun & LIndsey

Bride & Groom in the grounds at Norwood Park

Although the weather was changeable during the day and it did rain as Lindsey arrived at Church, however they were lucky with the rest of the day with the rain keeping off.

We wish them both every happiness in their future lives together and Lindsey’s team all the very best of luck in the forthcoming Olympic Games 2012.

After creating a new website in of October last year, www.fineartweddings.co.uk a few days ago a colleague sent me a link advising me that my new FineArt Weddings  website concept I had created six months ago had been copied.     Not satisfied with using the wording and changing his weddings website to  ’FineArt Weddings’ but also taking the trouble to tone all of the photographs the same colour.
http://www.stevewaltonphotography.com

I am extremely flattered that my x partner continues to plagiarise everything I do with my wedding photography business,  copying every minute detail in my marketing,  copying my special offers and then under cutting them, and now one of my websites.

In March 2012, six months after my new website was launched, he even went to the trouble of  purchasing  -  www.fineartweddings.biz

But I can honestly say after two and half years this is getting rather tedious and boring.

Daffodil Corsage

I confess that I am behind with my blog updates but  I wanted to share last Saturday’s Wedding feedback with you.   Although  Janet & I  have photographed over 25 lovely weddings since August 2011,  we have been thrilled to be able to capture each couple’s special day as they have celebrated with their families and friends, Saturday’s wedding was no exception.  

Ellie & James’ spring wedding was held at the St Luke’s Church, Kinoulton, Nottinghamshire  and they held their reception  at the gorgeous Leicestershire Wedding Venue, Prestwold Hall.   James and Elllie booked our wedding photography services on recommendation from Nici Wood at Prestwold Hall.  Ellie & James were very keen to have a photographer that didn’t shout or boss guests about and most importantly not take hours to complete the wedding photographs unlike a previous family wedding,  turning a very special day into a photoshoot, which sadly seems to be getting more common these days as everyone who has a digital camera is a ‘wedding photographer’.

Yesterday I received the following thank you from the bride & groom.

Ellie & James 17th March 2012

Ellie & James

Julie,

 Just a quick message from our Mini-Moon location, to say thank you ever so much for taking our photographs on our wonderful day. We had such a fantastic day, and everyone had a really good experience of the photographs. Thank you, we couldn’t have hoped for better. 

Best wishes,    Ellie & James x

Today, I put their wedding images live via the online gallery and I have just received this message from the couple.

Julie,
All we can say is wow! The photographs are fabulous! Thank you so much.
Ellie and James x

FineArt Bridal Portrait – Winning Photograph

Julie Oswin ABIPP of Julie Oswin  Photography ltd was awarded the prestigious title of  The Midlands Wedding Photographer of the Year by the BIPP (British Institute of Professional Photographers) on Tuesday 28th February 2012.

Julie received a further merits for two other images that she had entered and the winning Wedding Photograph was the runner-up to the overall Photographer of the Year for the Midlands BIPP.    The wedding photograph was a bridal portrait taken at Norwood Park, Southwell, a gorgeous wedding venue in Nottinghamshire run by Henry Weldon of Maverick Venues [website].

Carol Taylor ABIPP presenting Julie with her certificates for her photography and the trophy for the 2012 Midlands Wedding Photographer of the Year.

“I am so thrilled to win this prestigious award for my photography and to be told that the image created is just beautiful by the Judges is a massive compliment.  One of the most exciting things about winning this award is that whilst I am under pressure to capture the wedding day for my couple’s,  I can also produce award-winning images for them on the day,  whatever the weather.”     

Rainy Wedding Day – Merit

Our classical wedding albums come with a life time guarantee,  priceless.

Ronnie Corbett & his wife Anne

What a night!  What a celebration of friendship and family!   What a privilege for Julie Oswin of Julie Oswin Photography Ltd to be asked to photograph and capture the second party for this family.  There is nothing more flattering as a photographer to be asked again to capture special events in people’s lives, this was no exception.

The Marquee finished and ready for the Party

Saturday 14th January was the date for this 70th Birthday Celebration which was held in a marquee in South Yorkshire.  The event was organised by Carol Dennis, Celebrity Party Planner who is based in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

A fabulous night was had by all.

Signature, Britain's Got Talent

Ronnie Corbett OBE CBE

Ronnie Corbett returned to work for his first after-dinner gig since he was taken ill over New Year.   Ronnie was also joined on stage  by ‘Encore Entertainment”, Britain’s Got Talent finalists, Signature,   and finishing the evening was the live band and local lad, Toni Christie.

It was just simply a brilliant evening of celebration with close family and friends enjoying the private celebrations.   Ronnie Corbett was joined on stage by his wife of 50 years, Anne.  They made an impromptu double act and they were hilarious.

Simon, Sarah’s partner sang a medley of numbers and Encore Entertainment sang hits from the West End Musicals and Opera.  Signature from Britain’s Got Talent were simply brilliant and the guests joined in with the Michael Jackson moon walk.

A Marilyn Monroe look-a-like sang Happy Birthday to the host and the live band to finish the evening was local Yorkshire man, Toni Christie.

Encore Entertainment

Signature, Britain's Got Talent

Julie Oswin was the photographer for the daughter’s 40th Birthday party in 2011 and both Janet & Julie felt extremely honoured to be asked to photograph Sarah’s father’s 70th birthday party.

It is always a compliment to be asked to come back to capture events because they love your work.

What a fantastic night to capture, and simply - “Photography does not get better than this“

All images Copyright:  Julie Oswin Photography Ltd

Ice Bar in the middle of the Marquee

Signature, Britain's Got Talent

Toni Christie

Signature, Britain's Got Talent

Julie Oswin & Ronnie Corbett

Signature, Britain's Got Talent

Dear Julie,

We wanted to say an enormous thank you for our wedding album.  It is amazing – you have captured so much!  We are absolutely delighted with it.

Best Wishes for 2012, with love, Dan & Jane xxx

Dear Julie & Janet,

Wow the photos are amazing! Can’t stop looking at them!

Is the next step choosing our favourites for the album or do you
select them? This could be a difficult job as there are so many that
we love!

Thank you so much!

Launa & Rob

Gill & Deb's

Gill & Deb’s held their Civil Partnership Ceremony at County Hall, Leicester with their two witnesses, Gill’s son Tom and Deb’s best friend Sarah and Janet & myself to capture the moment.

Gill & Deb's Civil Partnership @ County Hall

It was then into the cream Beaufort car for the drive to Foxton Locks, Market Harborough where all the guests were waiting for Gill & Deb’s to join them on the Vagabond for the cruise  down the Grand Union Canal for their private, intimate marriage ceremony on the canal.  With music playing and readings from family and friends the couple exchanged vows and their rings .

Foxton Locks, Leicestershire

The wedding reception was held at the Foxton Locks Inn, Foxton Locks, Leicestershire overlooking the canal, the weather was simply beautiful, a typical hot summers day.

Foxton Locks, Leicestershire

Ruth, conducted the ceremony on the Vagabond and the couple celebrated their wedding with their 40 guests with pink champagne.

Civil Partnership Weddings at Foxton Locks

Wedding Boat the 'Vagabond' with the Foxton Locks Inn in the background.

A gentle trip back down the canal to the Foxton Locks Inn for their wedding breakfast.

Gill & Deb's flowers

Gill & Deb's celebrating their Civil Partnership

Grand Union Canal, Foxton Locks, Leicestershire

Janet & Julie would like to wish Gill & Deb’s every happiness in their future lives together.

View from the Vagabond towards Foxton Locks Inn

Stoke Rochford Hall, Lincolnshire

Stoke Rochford Hall, set in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside was the fabulous Lincolnshire Wedding Venue chosen for Keylie & Leigh’s Wedding on 30th July 2011.

Bridesmaid Erin (10 months)

Leigh + Best Man and the Page Boy

The Orangery at Stoke Rochford

Julie & Janet of Julie Oswin Photography were the female professional photographers chosen to capture the couple’s special day.   The theme of the wedding was Black & White and the black sashes on the chairs looked stunning in the Orangery and set the scene for what was a beautiful day.

Just Married

Leigh & his Best Man Teare

The Groom chose Andy (nickname Teare) as his Best Man and Liam (Keylie’s brother) as his Usher.  Leigh’s nephew Oliver was the Pageboy.   Keylie’s three bridesmaids were her sister Nikki and Nikki’s daughter Erin and Keylie’s best friend Katie.

The Civil Ceremony  took place in the stunning Orangery overlooking the grounds at 1pm.   The photographycoverage included the speeches and the first dance.

Best Man's speech

Julie Oswin & Janet Buckle, female wedding photographers at Julie Oswin Photography would like to wish Keylie & Leigh every happiness in their future lives together.

Keylie & Leigh

White Gerbera with black centers were chosen as the wedding flowers.

First Dance

Wedding Breakfast Room

Keylie with her blind Gran feeling the fabric of her dress

Norwood Park, Southwell

David & Hester with one of Dennission's Classic Cars

Julie Oswin of Julie Oswin Photography  photographed this beautiful summer wedding on July 24th.   David & Hester’s chose  Norwood Park, Southwell as their wedding venue.   The weather was fantastic for the couple as they celebrated their wedding with their families and friends.

Cool Dude

David & Hester

Hester got ready at her parent’s house in Eton and left for her Civil Ceremony at Norwood Park, Southwell at 3pm.

Hester with her Mum & Dad

Hester’s three bridesmaids, Lara, Susie & Louise are all very close friends of Hester along with her many of her friends clearly having a great time at the wedding.

Bride and her friends

David’s Best Man was Steve and the couple chose not to have ushers although they gave the job of ushering to David’s sister, Louise.

We wish the couple every happiness in their future lives together.

David & Hester

Bride and her Dad arriving at Norwood Park

The Courtyard at Norwood Park