By way of a change, a few pictures from one of our “baby books”that we are just finishing putting together.

Our baby books are a series of photographs of mum,dad and new born taken over a couple of sessions then put together as a small bound book as a momento of a very special occaision.

No wedding this weekend !

So Saturday night saw us at the end of tour gig for Joe Bonamassa - an up and coming blues man from up state New York who finished his UK tour with a storming gig at Boom Boom Club, Sutton Surrey. this weekend.

Despite suffering from the a heavy cold Joe played a blinding set. This is probably one of the last times we’re likely to see Joe at such an intimate venue, as he is surely destined for much bigger venues.

The support act who’d accompanied Joe throughtout his UK tour was Sole Stone River from Manchester who got the evening off to a lively start.

On Sunday Mark & Gareth photographed Simon and Gosha’s wedding held at the Aerodrome Hotel Croydon,Surrey.

The weather on Sunday was wet and wild, so consequently nearly all of the photographs had to be taken inside. This is when it is important to use a photographer who is able to adapt and cope with these demanding conditions and yet still produce some truly stunning images.

Bridal portraits were taken at the home with a room full of people having hair and make up applied for the big day.

Using artificial lighting at the hotel

Bride arriving

Tender moment during the ceremony shot with available light.

Making use of available space, in this case at the bar

and the hotel reception.

Finally taking advantage of a brief moment when it stopped raining !

Both Mark and Gareth throughly enjoyed the challenge of working under these testing conditions and I think the pictures reflect this.

With Mark and Gareth out photographing Simon & Gosha’s wedding, Pam was left to “man” the stand at the Alexander House open day.

Mark is the preferred photographer at Alexander House which is rated as a Top 200 UK hotel and a Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this 17th century mansion is set in 170 acres of grounds in rural Sussex.It is a stunning venue just outside Turners Hill.

Alexander House has been home to some of England’s most famous families including that of the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Pam had a busy day and enjoyed chatting to prospective clients.The Hotel staff were very efficient and friendly and looked after her well.

At the end of a very long and busy day - last job was to photograph Ana Popovic and her band. These pictures are part of an ongoing project - which will should culminate in a book of Blues.

Congratulations to Sheila and Simon who celebrated thier Silver wedding anniversary.

They Celebrated the occasion in style, with dinner at Langshott Manor,Langshott, Surrey for family and friends.

Mark and Graham attended the early evening, to take photographs.

This weekend was the deciding round of the British Superbikes series, with the final round at Brands Hatch. With double points at stake, as an earlier round was cancelled due to bad weather anyone of three riders could win the championship.

The previous evening, the three leading contenders Ryuichi Kiyonari, Leon Haslam and Gergorio Lavilla together with other members of the paddock and media attend a charity evening held to raise money for the Chris Jones Memorail Fund.

The two races were affected by the weather and red flags but in the end the championship went Ryo, with Leon runner-up and Gregorio finishing third.

Leon Haslam - could this be his last raid on the Airwaves Ducati ? strong rumours abound that he is likely to end up in the Moto Gp paddock riding a Honda.

The new champion Ryuichi Kiyonari. Surely the young Japanese rider will be back to defend the title next season - or do Honda have other plans for him ?

Shane “Shakey” Byrne despite some almighty crashes this season (including a near on 150mph get off at Snetterton) still finished strongly in his first year back in BSB - must surely be a strong contender for next years title.

Jonathan Rea - confirmed he’ll be riding a Honda next season but in which colours ? Impressive start to BSB in his rookie season.

Tommy Hill is staying with Virgin Yamaha, another strong contender for next season especially with his performance at World Superbike level as a wild card - will have a few more outings at WSB level next season including Assen as well as Brands and Silverstone.

Karl Harris - has lost his ride with HM plant Honda - no news on where he’ll be next season - let’s hope he gets a decent ride.

Gregorio Lavilla - Almost certainly his last ride in BSB as he is rumoured to be moving back up to WSB next year. Shown real class in the last two seasons in BSB and with a decent ride will go well at the world level.

Last Friday, Mark and Gareth photographed Claudia & Paul’s wedding at the Coulsdon Manor Hotel,Coulsdon,Surrey. Despite the gloomy weather forecast they managed to produce some fantastic photographs whislt dodging the rain.

Claudia left from her mum and dads home in Bletchingly,Surrey.

A quick shot in between the rain.

Another shot with the car immediately after the ceremony.

Reflections in the car bumper.

Last shot outside for the day, the rain was just beginning to fall at this stage.