Paul Mackie Photography Wedding of Michael and Gisele Ledingham at Bach Braes Hotel, Boddam

Hello again, Im finally getting around to do a blog, I dont get many done because I am so busy with the camera which is great.

Michael rang and booked me about a year ago, around about the time when they were about have a little baby boy called George. It was not until two months ago that we finally met. Michael, Gisele and wee George came to my studio for a coffee to plan there wedding day photographs and to give me a list of their preferred style of photography and day plan. Last Saturday the 31st April was the big day at The Buchan Braes Hotel in Boddam near Peterhead and everyone was in top form, I felt very at home there because both Staff and all of the Bridal party were so friendly and organised and believe me it takes the pressure off what is a demanding day from a photographers point of view. All went very smoothly for the preparation and the ceremony then The newlyweds, my wife/assistant and I headed to Boddam harbour and Buchan Ness Lighthouse for the portrait photos. Michael and Gisele both grew up around the coast so it was great to clamber over the rocks to the peer and get some very smiley faces in front of me, these folks are definitely happy and in love, remember the camera never lies. We met the woman who owns and maintains the holiday cottages within the grounds of the lighthouse and she let us off with the £40 access charge and let us in to some pics, she even took us in to the cottage for a warm up, what a star. Anyway theres the story and here are some photos of the day.  take care and enjoy.
Thanks
Paul

Hi there, I have just done some pics of a brand new family, Kerry, John and baby Rhys. We did the photos at my home with my portable studio which was fun. Baby Rhys thought it best that during his prep he should have a poo on some props then take a wee on the carpet and Sofa, once he was satisfied that he was comfortable then we could proceed. Somehow we managed to get some nice pics of his feet, although this was not a straight forward as I thought, his dad John did know it would be tough as little Rhys does not like to straighten his legs for anyone, speed was of the essence. I had an Idea of how I wanted it to look so it worked out well.

The next thing was to get baby and mum with just the right look, this was easy on this occasion as the love was there and the stress levels were non apparent so Mum smiled a big warm loving smile and baby could feel it CLICK and the rest was easy. After a feed baby Rhys decided a nap was in order and then it was time to lie him face down and see what happened as he wriggled for post milky comfort. CLICK next.   Well next was a grand pee, all over the place and me. Oh well thats what happens, a quick clean up and got busy with a brand new mum and dad who have there own personalities as individuals, people with names Kerry and John the couple, not just Mum and Dad, I wanted to capture their intamacy. I asked them to wear black only as I knew I could relax them enough to get their true and natural ambiance, quite shy and loving, they both love a laugh and are clearly in love. Shooting in black and white and with the right post production you can enhance an intimacy between people and this with a great rapport will produce photography that wont go out of fashion. I certainly felt that I could pull it off with excellent results and given Kerrys comments it seems I have.  Prior to the session Kerry was concerned that she would not like any of the photographs with her in them but I knew I could prove her wrong and I did, They are delighted, infact they are over the moon and so am I.

hope you enjoy them and If you ever need some photographs of your brood please do call me or email me via www.paulmackiephotography.co.uk 

Thanks again for looking

Paul

Claire and Alistair's Wedding at Pittodrie House Hotel

A fantastic wedding at Pittodrie House Hotel last weekend, great couple and very relaxed too. I was looking forward to this one as I had the chance to build up a great rapport with the Bride. I had a good idea of what they were looking for from there photographs and after talking with Claire (the bride) since the wedding I seem to have delivered. They love the photographs........... therefore I am pleased with my work.
Jon, who was the coordinator at Pittodrie house hotel, worked real hard and was very flexible to my ideas for the photos and assisted me in achieving my goals. I especially liked his flame thrower which he used to light the Chinese lanterns.
I wont witter on, instead I will upload some images of the day.
Thanks again,

Paul