Photography & Videography

Friday, 30 April 2010

Personal Trainer, Finchley LA Fitness

Friday, 9 April 2010

Portrait Photography at the Raglan Hotel in Muswell Hill

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Somerset Sundays

The pastel colours of the orangery were flooded with a beautiful soft diffused light.
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Portrait Photography in East Finchley

I do a lot family photography in East Finchley. This lad got quite upset being made to perform so I just threw loads of balls down and encouraged him to kick them to me. He then realized he could set off all the lights if he pushed the button on top of my camera which became a great game. I'm not sure who had more fun but mum and dad asked me if I'm free to baby sit and can I come every morning to do hair and make-up as well!
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Saturday, 6 March 2010

Muswell Hill Hair & Make-up Artist

As well as photography I'm passionate about hair and make-up. Being a MAC Pro I use mainly MAC make-up, it gives the best result for photographic work and a beautiful natural look for weddings that stays all day and night. To find out more visit Tim Spiers Hair & Make-up.

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Muswell Hill Wedding Photography

As a portrait and wedding photographer Muswell Hill is a great location. Having lived here for 8 years I know it well. One of the best places for photography is Alexandra Palace where I have photographed many times.

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Friday, 5 March 2010

Chartridge Conference Centre Wedding Photography

As a wedding photographer The Chartridge Conference Centre in Chesham is a great venue with large grounds with golf and croquet. A lily covered pond with a classic bridge.

As a recommended supplier I have their wedding book at the hotel so if you're visiting please ask to view the album.

To view the online version follow the link http://www.timspiers.com/gallery

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The Royal Chace Hotel Wedding Photography

As a Wedding Photographer The Royal Chace Hotel in Enfield offers a multitude of beautiful locations to take great shots. I photographed Melanie & Garry's wedding last summer. As a recommended supplier I have their wedding book at the hotel so if you're visiting please ask to view the album. To view the online version follow the link http://www.timspiers.com/gallery

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Thursday, 4 March 2010

St Michaels Manor Hotel Pre Wedding Photography

As a wedding photographer St Michaels Manor Hotel is a fantastic location. I've worked here before and was keen to organize another shoot. Lauren and Russell are getting married in September and wanted a pre-wedding shoot so I took the opportunity to make arrangements with their fabulous General Manager Anne, who was incredibly helpful. Anne, to whom I'm most grateful, is most hospitable and gave us the run of the house and its grounds.

St Michaels Manor Hotel in St Albans is steeped in history and a wonderful place to get married. To find out more visit www.stmichaelsmanor.com

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Friday, 26 February 2010

FAQ Wedding Photography

1) Is the pre-wedding shoot included in the £1700 wedding package?
· Yes the pre-wedding shoot is included in the £1700 wedding package.

2) Do we get the pre-wedding shoot photographs on a CD/DVD?
· Prints of the pre-wedding photographs are purchased separately.

3) Where does the pre-wedding shoot take place?
· I shoot pre-wedding photographs either in hotels, country pubs or around contemporary buildings. I can set up a studio set anywhere if you want that look. I also use a studio if needed but there is a small extra cost for that. I often set up a studio at weddings as well.

4) Does this package cover the whole day - bride getting ready at home, cars, church, service, group and formal shots of friends and family, the wedding breakfast, cutting the cake, first dance?
· There is no time limit on my photography. I normally expect to do a 13 hour day. You just tell me the time frame.

5) Is the CD/DVD of the wedding included and is it copy right protected or not?
· The CD/DVD is included and is high resolution and you are free to make personal prints. By law the copy right always is that of the photographer but the photographer can give you permission to do what you like with the images.

6) How are the payments made and how much deposit do you require?
· £400 deposit and a signed contract secures your booking. This is normally paid by bank transfer or via a paypal request (a paypal account is not required and a credit card can be used). Final payment is taken 1 month prior to your wedding. I also have the facilities for a monthly standing order if you would prefer.

7) Do you have an assistant?
· I do have an assistant that works with me.

8) What is your back up plan if you were to fall ill?
· I have full insurance that covers absolutely everything. I also have a network of photographers should I become I'll or you can choose your own photographer and this would all be covered under my insurance.

9) Is there an online gallery for friends to purchase photographs?
· Yes once you have seen the online gallery it is then made available to your guests. If you provide us with there email addresses we will send them a discount voucher for prints.

10) Once we return from our honey moon, what is the procedure for selecting photographs and working on compiling the photo book together?
· Your images will be edited and uploaded to our web site ready for your return from honeymoon. In the client area you have a password protected area. Here guest can purchase images or for choosing images for an album you can put images you like into a favourites and then you can also compare, remove and add images. When your done you click 'send to photographer'. This list then comes to me and I will advise you on whether they will fit nicely into the number of pages that you have chosen or whether you might need to consider more pages or less images. It's your album and so I like to work closely with you, once I've seen your selection we will have a meeting to discus layouts, this can be by phone, skype or in person. The design is then sent to you as a proof, we then discus and make changes and repeat the process as needed until you're 1000% happy.

11) Typically how long after the event is the album finished?
· This very much depends on you. For example how long you’re away for, how long you take to choose the images and then approving the final layout. We find realistically it is normally between 3 – 6 months.

12) How many shots typically do we get in the album?
· A 30 page album can hold around 80 images. If you visit http://www.timspiers.com/gallery and choose ‘Maria & Phil’ for an example.

13) How much for additional photo books of different sizes?
· The 30 page Parent albums are £180 for:
1 of 20cm x 30cm
2 of 15cm x 20cm
4 of 10cm x 13cm
· The 30 page Pocket Book Copies are £180 for:
8 of 10cm x 13cm
15 of 6cm x 9cm
30 of 4cm x 6cm
All books are available as squares

14) What does my album come in?
· They come in a stiff white box. Leather blue, black and maroon cases are available at £90.

15) How much more would it be to upgrade to the photo book with 50 pages?
· Extra pages in an album are £20 per page.

16) How much would the additional photo books cost with 50 pages?
· A 50 page parent album is £243.

17) How much do you charge for various individual print sizes?
· An example of print prices for weddings are:
2.5 x 3.5 £5
6 x 4 £12
9 x 6 £19
12 x 8 £22
30 x 20 £40
Canvas start at £110 for a 40cm x 30cm
Acrylics start at £120 30cm x 20cm
We also do box prints and art wraps.
There are many other print sizes available.
These prices are correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.

18) Do you send out thank you cards?
· Thank you cards are:
150 cards with an image of your choosing including postage is £259.

19) Can I get a stylized photo shoot like the Twilight style photographs?
· This was a 2 hour portraiture shoot with hair & make-up with several clothes changes resulting in some 125 images.
Portraiture shoot to include a 12"x8" print is £100
Portraiture shoot with hair & make-up to include a 12"x8" print is £150

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Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Dawn Sillett's Corporate Photography in Richmond

Arriving at Dawn's near Richmond I thought I had taken a wrong turn and into Southern America. The houses were slatted wood with balconies and veranda's all set well back from each other with what looked like a town hall in the middle complete with clock tower. I didn't see any cowboys so I continued.

After hair and make-up we photographed on a white, gray and black backgrounds in various outfits to get different looks for Dawn's website. The day was so nice, although a bit cold, and the surroundings so interesting that I took Dawn on a walk about. Quickly shooting and moving to different locations capturing more spontaneous shots. All together a nice morning out.
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Letchworth Hall Hotel Wedding Fair

SUNDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2010

Ill be exhibiting here this Sunday at another wedding fair by www.wedding-exhibitions-uk.co.uk

Every fair I've done with this company has been superb and I would recommend any of their wedding fairs. So please take this opportunity to come and meet me and see some of my prints and albums to get a feel of the look and quality of them.

Letchworth Hall Hotel is a beautiful country retreat set in 8 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel boasts a perfect blend between old and new and is blessed with character features throughout the hotel. The hotel was built in 1625 and is a fine example of an English Manor House; it retains many of its original features including a Minstrels Gallery, Jacobean fireplace and mellow oak panelling.

Simply put, Letchworth Hall is a stunning venue for your wedding. Its majestic exterior is matched by a stunning interior that exudes charm and elegance.

Fashion shows are at 12.30pm and 2.30pm and featuring amazing dresses from Hinxworth Bridal.

THE LETCHWORTH HALL HOTEL,
LETCHWORTH LANE,
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY,
HERTFORDSHIRE. SG6 3NP

Monday, 22 February 2010

Flitwick Manor Pre Wedding Photography

As a Wedding Photographer Flitwick Manor Hotel in Flitwick is a wonderful location.

On Friday I wanted to photograph Gemma & Mark with some atmospheric low key lighting. They suggested Flitwick Manor Nr Woburn. This is a beautiful big old Manor house with loads of character. The lounge, with big sofas and large armchairs, dotted with lamps made a perfect backdrop.

I'm not sure they were too keen on me moving furniture around, but they seemed pleased to have some visitors and were very hospitable.

I would certainly recommend Flitwick Manor as a wedding venue or somewhere to stay for a long weekend.

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