Holland and Germany

In April, my husband and I took a well needed break to Holland and Germany to visit some relatives. My only request was to see a couple of castles. So we did! The family was ever so welcoming and we had a great visit.

Kevin and Julie

June 2nd brought Kevin and Julie together for a lovely wedding at St. Audries Park in Somerset. Julie had a look at my website and gave me a buzz. We talked about what she'd like for wedding photography and her coresponding budget. After some consideration, Julie hired me with another phone call, and the rest is history! Good luck to the both of you. You're a fantastic couple!!

Budapest

I have a couple different professions, including that of a Travel Director. In April and May I had the opportunity to go to Budapest and Paris. I took advantage of the time off that I had and did a little travel photography! The crew I worked with, I must say, was fantastic and both adventures were time spent making new friends. Thanks to Andrea, Melissa and the rest of the brilliant team!

Jill and Simon Aldridge

Another great wedding at St. Audries Park! Jill and Simon are a wonderful couple, and I must say, very brave! They booked me entirely via my website, foregoing the usual consultation that I always offer at no charge. I rang them a couple of days before the event, just to say hello and spruce up some details. On their way to the ceremony proceedings, they said hello to my assistant, understandably, thinking it was me. (And why not?) She let them know that I was actually inside the Orangery waiting to take the incoming shots! Although Simon claims not to like his photo taken, he photographs wonderfully and the day was lovely and sunny (if not a bit windy.) Jill's dress was absolutely smashing and the whole day was a big hit! I will add several of the photos of their day to my portfolio! Thanks again Jill and Simon, a testament to my reliability and confidence that I will photograph your wedding with every professionalism, whether you ever meet me or not:)

You can view the images from the Aldridge wedding under View Your Event on http://www.faithstonephotography.com

Our Maldive Holiday

My husband, Steve, and I had a wonderful holiday at Paradise Island in the Maldives. A needed break of sun, sand and sea greeted us when we arrived. We were told by previous visitors that there wasn't much to do, so be sure to bring a couple of books. So I bought a couple new ones, including one by my favorite author, Dean Koontz. As I dug in to the first chapter on the plane, however, I realized I had already read that one! If you know anything about my mother, you'll laugh that I'm becoming just like her!





My plan was to complete my PADI scuba certification while I was there, so I didn't mind that I now didn't have enough reading material. As it turns out, I was still a bit too jet lagged the day after our arrival when I attempted my first dive. I completely freaked out and I think the entire scuba centre chalked me off to the "looney" bin! One instructor reminded me that fear is all in your head on this one, and that I just had to "wrap my head around it." So that's what I did. I went back the next day, and the next, and the next. I didn't have time to do the complete certification, but I did manage the first step of aquiring "Scuba Diver" status, with a certificate and log book to show for it all!



Although many Maldives islands really do have nothing much to do besides relax in the water or on the beach, Paradise Island is not one of them. We were so busy, I barely had time for a couple rolls of images. And here's a new challenge, photographing the underwater world! I didn't do so good my first time around, but next time I'll be a better diver and I'll take some better gear down with me to record this fantastic new world I've discovered under the sea!

Asuka Book Album Comment

"Hi Faith,

Got the album. Even better than we expected. Off out to show off this lunchtime, by the time te rugby is over your masterpiece will be beer soaked!

Only joking, I don't think Alison will let it out of her clutches.

Thanks again and happy Valentines to you and Steve too.

Regards

Rob and Ali."

Williamson Wedding

18 October 2006
St. Audries, West Quantocks

An all star cast showed up for the big event, with loads of Ali and Rob's friends and family. The guests were fun, the venue was the tops, the band was great and the pictures turned out pretty good too! The album is on order and the lucky Bride and Groom should be getting their Asuka Book by mid January. Check out the website for the album layout under "View Your Event." If you'd like to see all the images from this wedding, go to
www.imagicam.co.uk
Under Enter Album Name: Rob & Ali
Click on Rob & Ali
Enter the password: Williamson
Don't forget to sign their guestbook!