Thursday, March 27, 2008

Happy Easter

I hope everyone had a relaxing Easter and didnt eat too much chocolate !!

Busy week again with Cherubs and Little Angels.

Dont forget its still not too late to book your Little Angel in for our Calendar Promotion.

Also if you know someone tell them to call Mark Betts Photography on 01604 416005 to book a session.






Friday, March 21, 2008

Trash The Dress Up Date !!

Just an update on our Trash The Dress sessions.

First of all a change of name, after some thought it has been decided to rename these sessions "Bridal Fashion Shoots".

We think Trash The Dress although a cool name is a bit strong for the British market and conjours up the wrong image. We have had some couples think we are literaly going to Trash The Dress !! which we wouldnt (well not unless you asked).

Secondly I have found our first model and a dress off ebay. The dress was off ebay not the model hhahah

I have a couple of locations in mind so hopefully in the next couple of weeks we should have some stunning images to show you (weather permitting).

Many thanks for Jonathan of Hardings Bridal Cars for finding the model.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Babies Galore !!!

It was a very busy day in the studio today.

First of all we had Jarred in for a Little Angels session. Doesnt he look cute?

It was Jarreds 3rd visit to the studio as he is also one of our Cherub babies.






Next was Archie, he came in for his first Cherubs session.





And finally Mille who came in for her last session to complete her Cherubs folio.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Emma Little Angel

This is Emma.

Our latest entrant for the Little Angels promotion.

Remember your ten pounds session fee is donated to our charity PACE

Plus all entrants have the chance of featuring in our 2009 calendar.



Call Mark Betts Photography in Northampton on 01604 416005 to book your child in.

Samuel Last Cherubs Session

This is Samuel
He is One today,,,,,,,,,,,, Happy Birthday Samuel



Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Busy Day

Busy day today for sessions, apart from the Little Angel session first thing this morning I also had 2 cherubs sessions.

We had George in for his last session and Jasmine in for her first.



Megan Little Angels

This is Megan

She came in today to take part in our Little Angels promotion.

The session fee of ten pounds is donated to our nominated charity PACE and at the end of the year we will select 12 Little Angels for a limited edition calendar.




Photography by Mark Betts Northampton. Northamptnshires Leading Baby Photographer.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Latest Cherub

Ashton is our latest addition to our highly popular Cherubs Club.



Friday, March 07, 2008

Little Angels update

Our Little Angels promotion is picking up momentum.

We have booked 5 sessions in today.

If you want your child to be part of the promotion and with a chance of being included on our calendar call the studio as soon as possible on 01604 416005.

Here is a sample of the style of image we will be creating





The promotion is open to any age of child as long as they can sit unaided.

Remember your ten pounds session fee is donated to our nominated charity Pace

Kerys

This is Kerys and her older sister Megan.

This session was part of the cherubs folio so we decided to have some fun and take some shots with the fairy wings.

What a cutie.




Photographs by Mark Betts Photography Northampton Portrait Photographer

Busy week for Cherubs

A very busy time for Cherubs this week.

This is Gregory.

Zak Cherubs session

This is Zak.

He came in today as part of the National Cherubs Baby Portrait promotion we are part of for his first session.

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Small Midweek Weddings in Northampton

Are you having an intimate Wedding in Northampton.

Here is a new website for couples getting married in Northampton who want a no fuss photographic coverage.

www.northantsweddings.co.uk

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Quote

I was looking at a fellow photographers site today, Robin Owen http://www.robinowenphotography.com and came across this quote


“Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming “WOO HOO what a ride!”

How very true.

Lucy Cherubs Sitting

Hers is Lucy.

She came in today with her Mummy and Nana for her 2nd session for her Cherubs folio.

I think she is going to be a fashion model, she didnt complain at all when we were changing her outfits.

Doesnt she look cute with the fairy wings?





Monday, March 03, 2008

Baby and Portrait Site

We have just launched a dedicated site for our Baby and Portrait Photography.

We felt it better keep the Wedding Photography site seperate, this also allows us more space on both sites.

Currently there are sections for Cherubs, Little Angels, Couples and Families.

Soon another section will be added for our Cherubs Sneak Peaks.

Let us know what you think and suggestions are welcome.

Here is a link to Mark Betts Photography Baby and Portrait site. www.markbettsphotography.co.uk/portraits

Friday, February 29, 2008

Trash The Dress !!!

Ever wondered what to do with your wedding dress after the wedding is over? If you are like most brides, your gorgeous expensive gown is still in its acid free box, carefully wrapped in tissue paper and stored never to see the light of day again. We all seem to have the naive belief that our daughters will want to wear them for their wedding, as if fashion will stand still…

Instead of leaving the dress in your wardrobe (or heaven forbid, under your bed), what about using it in a portrait shoot with a difference!! Re-live the glamour of your wedding day without the stress. There are no limits to the possibilities - a lake, the countryside, a swimming pool, a scrap yard. You and your dress can get as dirty (or remain as clean) as you want.

And if you can’t bear to use your own wedding dress, just let me know. We will get one off ebay or something!!!

Come on lets have fun.


Special Offer.

The first person who calls for a Trash The Dress session will recieve a 20 page photobook FREE OF CHARGE.

Wedding Cars In Northampton

This afternoon I spent a very enjoyable couple of hours in the Northamptonshire countryside.

I was at Holdenby House to photograph a collection of wedding cars for Hardings Bridal Cars of Northampton.

The owner Jonathan Harding had added a couple of new cars to his collection and asked me to photograph them for his website.

I have worked with Jonathan quite a bit over the past few years at weddings.

These cars are fantastic, the attention to detail that is given when restoring them is wonderful.

These are not your normal bridal carriages that you see at weddings around Northampton.

To learn more about Hardings Bridal Cars visit Jonathans website at www.hardingsbridalcars.com

















Photography By Mark Betts Photography Wedding photographer in Northampton.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

We need your Little Angels

Local Photographer raises money for PACE

Local Northampton Photographer Mark Betts plans to release a new Childrens calendar to raise support for the charity PACE.

Full of sweet tender faces and moments this irresistible collection of "Little Angels" will tug your heartstrings

The calendar will feature 12 Little Angels and one of the children could be yours

Call the studio now to confirm your childs place. A minimum donation of 10 pounds made payable to PACE is all that is required.

This will cover your Little Angel studio session and your chance to be included in our calendar.

PLUS your child will be entered into the Kodak Portrait Awards with a chance of winning a share of 2000 pounds.

Call the studio on 01604 416005 at Mark Betts Photography Northampton to book your session.


www.markbettsphotography.co.uk



Monday, February 25, 2008

Joshua Cherubs

This little fella is Joshua.

Just 10 weeks old and what a cutie.

He came in this morning with his Mummy and Daddy for his first studio session as part of our Cherubs scheme for newborn babies.


Photograph by Mark Betts Mark Betts Photography Northampton

Focus on Imaging 2008

Tomorrow (Tuesday) I will be attending the industries annual trade show in Birmingham.

Focus on Imaging is the major trade show for photographers and is held every year at the nec in Birmingham.

Apart from stands showing the latest in gear, the most enjoyable part is checking out any new products and albums I can offer in the coming months and also to attend various Masterclasses to pick up some new tips.

Pat and Les Pre Wedding Shoot

We are getting very near the wedding season now.

Saturday afternoon I met Pat and Les at Delapre Abbey in Northampton for their Pre Wedding shoot.

It was another blustery day but we managed to create some memorable images.

Pat and Les are to be married in April at The Falcon, Castle Ashby in Northamptonshire.

They will be joined with 60 or so guests for the Wedding.







Photographs by Mark Betts Mark Betts Photography Northampton

Friday, February 22, 2008

Neil and Jo Wicksteed Park Kettering

I met Neil and Jo at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire this morning for their Pre Wedding Shoot.

It was a very blustery day but that added to the fun and we got some great shots.

Neil and Jo are holding their wedding reception at Wicksteed in April. They are getting married in Kettering with over 140 guests joining them.









Photography by Mark Betts Photography Northamton

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Oliver and Toby

Oliver and Toby came in this morning for some portraits.

As you can tell we had some fun.


Thursday, February 14, 2008

The other side of the camera

This morning I visited a photographer friend, Carole Kelly.

Carole has a studio in Kettering and the purpose of the visit was to have some pictures taken for the new website.

Its amazing how different it feels being on the opposite side of the camera.

After about an hour of trying different shots, we came up with this.



Thanks Carole and I promise I will buy you a new lens after breaking yours with my mug !!

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Busy Week

This past week has been so busy.

On Monday I met up with 4 other local photographers , Carole Kelly, Nigel Ord-Smith, Patrick Leonard and John Bright for a brainstorming session.

We exchanged ideas over lunch at The Trading Post in Kettering.

I feel it is important that local photographers get to know one another and exchange ideas as it benefits everyone.

We intend to meet up every month and also arrange various model shoots around the county.

This week has also been very busy with our Cherub babies.

Here is Daniel who I photographed this morning.



On Saturday I was in Brackely photographing Matt and Clare,s Pre Wedding shoot. They are getting married in April.

I shall post some images soon.