Something a little different

I only ever seem to blog about weddings, I may be overly addicted to weddings but hey that can only be a good thing can't it, to enjoy work.

So every once in a while I like to do something a little different.  Since I originally had the weekend off I arranged to do a photoshoot with my friend Anti.  Anti is in college for makeup and fashion and needed to do some portfolio work.  Obviously we needed a model so I called on a local girl, Ciara.  I have to say in all honesty, Ciara is the nicest teenager I have ever come across, if my girls come out half as nice, friendly and respectfula s she is I will be a very proud mammy.

We started shooting at my house at around 10 am with Ciara who left at 2 to go to work.  We continued our shoot with Antis sister Christine.  Along with the girls, my kids decided they wanted in on the action and jumped inf or a few shots too.  The girls were amazed looking at the clothes and makeup Ciara had on and Kev was extremely surprised to say the least when he walked in on the action. 

For any girls out there that fancy something different themselves, give me a shout and we can have some fun!

So here is a sneak peak on some of the pics.  Enjoy!

Beat the New Year Blues

Special Offer

We're into another New Year and all the excitement of Christmas is over.  Cheer yourself up with a special discount.

10% discount on all wedding bookings made before January 31st 2011.

To qualify for the discount contracts must be completed and deposits paids before January 31st 2011.

Storybook Albums from Rachel Fox Photography

There are so many ways to describe a wedding album, but it is not the album that is important, it is the images within.  With this in mind, I design each album myself, using the images I feel best portray my clients and the most memorable parts of their day.  My clients each receive a proof of their album after which they can request images to be included, this means that with both my own unique design and my clients input each album tells the perfect story of the day.

The beauty of the storybook album is the fact that there is no limit to the images included which means that every part of the day can be included in the album itself from preperations through to the end of the night.

Gone are the days where brides need to select a maximum of 30 images to be presented int heir album, giving them a chance to really show, in years to come, how the day unfolded.

These albums are included in the standard wedding packages.

30th birthday present

Yes, the milestone is near!  To celebrate my 30th Birthday I am offering 30% off all rock the frock / trash the dress shoots booked before my big day, November 10th.

Fiona & John

As I pulled up outside the house Fiona came out to greet me.  I waited painfully as her phone rang and she answered flustered asking whats going on, what is wrong!  I thought no, this could not be, but as Fiona laughed those 2 minutes of near heart failure ended.  John had a razor incident and ended up having to shave his hair on the morning of the wedding.  It was not the be all and end all of everything and Fiona took in in her stride.   Forr me the tears started to well up in my eyes firstly as Fiona walked into the kitchen in her dress.  Her gorgeous daughter beaming from ear to ear.  I asked them to dance for some photos and the joy, happiness and excitement melted my heart.  Again my eyes welled up in the church as Fiona glanced at me, with the biggest smile and I could see how happy she was that yes, this was her moment.

There are so many things I can say about a wedding, so many details of the day such as the most beautiful flowers, the gowns, the jewlery, the button holes, the cars, but to me, this wedding was all about those 2 moments when my eyes welled up.  For those 2 moments are what weddings are all about, the moments when the heart shines.  

New Bookings

Wedding photography is not just about the photos, honestly it's not!  Yes the photos are very very important but a couple need to know they will enjoy their day, they need to know what to expect!

Ok so we all know that I love wedding photography by now don't we...?  Well if not, I do, I am addicted, I admit it, it is all I have ever wanted to do and I'm loving it.  To ensure that I can give a good service and experience I like to meet my clients first before taking the final booking where possible.  A face to face meeting gives the security that I am right for my clients and they are right for me.  I love people, I love social interaction and being part of the excitement, I want to continue to love every part of my job for a long time to come, as much as I pretty much get along with anyone if a client didn't feel that they could gel with me then they are much better off booking elsewhere, I am honest about that as I think it is important to show people that to me their enjoyment of their wedding day is paramount.  I have been a bride, I know that although we all want gorgeous images we don't want to spend forever getting them, interaction is they key and setting out the plans you have for the day also. 

So on that note, tonight I met with Mark and Jean.  They are due to wed in November of next year.  I have to say, I usually stay with clients for about an hour during our first meet, going through the details and getting a feel for them.  I stayed with Mark and Jean for 2 hours!!!  I know, when I looked at the time I just though oops, my hubbie is going to kill me but heck I can't wait for their wedding.  I can't wait for any clients wedding but walking away after taking a booking knowing that this is the perfect fir for me as a photographer and them as clients puts me in a damn great mood.

It's funny, I don't know if it seeps out of me or something but anytime I am in a damn great mood people just talk to me, strangers, haha, even the checkout lady in the shop in the way home had a good old story for me. 

Smile and the world smiles with you;)

Classic Black and White or Glorious Colour

It's a hard decision isn't it, black and white or colour.  For years people have enjoyed beautiful colour as it is still relatively new but in this digital age it is so easy for us to choose afte rthe photograph has been taken.

Is it that simple though...?  Sometimes images will work only in black and white for many many reasons, in music it may often be due to colour casting from stage lights, sometimes it may be due to colour balance or a high level of noise form a night time shot but with weddings, well you can pretty much choose colour or black and white.  How do you make that choice?  Why do you make that choice?

Brides spend so much time choosing their colour schemes, from the colour of the bridesmaids dresses, the mens waistcoats, flowers, even down to nails and eyeshadow and then we take it away by transferring to black and white!  Colour photos can be so vibrant and beautiful but we are still intrigued by the timeless feel we get from a stunning black and white classical portrait.

So which would you choose, why would you choose it?  Sure why not just get both, all of my images are supplied in colour and black and white for my couples to choose from themselves.

Suzanne & Peter

So on the wedding day, well there was a nip in the air, a nice bright crisp morning, I arrived in Navan with some time to spare so I stopped off at the church first to get some pics before anyone arrived.  When I arrived at Suzannes house the girls were full of excitement.  Makeup and hair was just being finished so off I went to photograph the dress and details.  I was pleasantly surprised by Suzannes choice of footwear, gorgeous white boots.  Its always nice to be different and this were absolutely stunning.

Peter was waiting for his bride at the church with his family & friends.  Peter is one guy I could not imagine angry, this guy always has a smile on his face and family is obviously very important to him, giving his sons lots of attention throughout the day.

I have been lucky to meet with this lovely couple again since the wedding, most recently when I shot Suzannes mothers surprise birthday bash this week which I am sure I will post on the blog soon enough.  It's always a pleasure to work with some nice people and not only are Suzanne and Peter very welcoming but so are both of their families.  Best wisshes to you all in the future.

High quality albums

For a long time I have been wanting bigger and better albums, well today I have finally settled on the one.  The Graphi album.  I am delighted, I have decided the cover I am going to run with too and can't wait to order one, I'm really excited to see how my images look in these albums.

So time has come for bigger and better things, the first step has been the graphi album, an album which is made in Italy, one of the most sought after on the market and has the ultimate wow factor combining modern print with traditional classic stylish covers.  Whats next...?  Framing solutions have been put in motion and my ear is stuck to the ground waiting for the best possible location for Rachel Fox Photography studios.  Fingers crossed it doesnt take too long.

Being recognized

This week I covered a birthday bash, which of course is always great fun.  This was no ordinary birthday bash, 2 bands on the main stage with an acoustic corner in another part of the venue there were musicians everywhere and everyone was enjoying the night immensely.  It was great to have the opportunity to photograph both the Blood Brothers and Pat McManus performing.

I was a bit taken aback however at being recognised myself.  Last year I photographed another bash when a girl came asking 'oh my God are you Rachel Fox', to say the very least I was dumb struck, I mean I take pictures of other people so how I was recognised then amazed me.  This weekend I was approached on two occasions, one girl saying oh you're Rachel Fox you photographed my friends wedding and again a couple asking was I the Rachel Fox who photographed Siobhans wedding and would I photograph theirs. 

It was great fun and a change to be recognised myself, thanks guys, you made me feel extra special.  So a picture of Siobhans wedding here since I was recognised for that wedding first.