Bridal Shoot at glorious wedding venue Kingston Bagpuize House, Oxfordshire

If you are planning a country wedding then Kingston Bagpuize House should certainly be on your list of venues to check out.
Last year I was part of a bridal shoot held at this lovely country home to capture some images for their new wedding brochure.  We had a lovely day and a fabulous student-turned-model for the day who did an amazing job in front of the lens.   Sue Lund of Cariad Bride, Faringdon supplied the fabulous wedding dress and these gorgeous bouquets were by Debbie and Holly at Thanks a Bunch florist, also in Faringdon.  I'm happy to say many of these images now feature in the Kingston Bagpuize House wedding brochure.  Here are some of the great images from the day.

Photography: Judi Checketts Photography

Dresses:  Sue Lund, Cariad Bride Faringdon

Flowers:  Holly Green, Thanks A Bunch, Faringdon

Model:  Tara Whenray

If you are interested in booking me for your wedding or for a photoshoot with your family please see my website for more details or get in touch via email or by calling 07535 613606.

Judi x

Judi is a fine art lifestyle and wedding photographer based in Oxfordshire working mainly in Oxfordshire,  Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds but will consider comissions throughout the UK.  Working on location using natural light Judi focuses on capturing beautiful relaxed images of you and your family. Using an artistic eye Judi will not just capture your memories but create a work of art which can be presented in luxury fine art albums or as framed art or canvases to hang in your homes. With Judi as your wedding photographer, you can relax and enjoy your day knowing it will be beautifully documented with a mix of natural and carefully directed images and presented in a fabulous Fine Art Folio Album.

Judi also provides services for commercial businesses including headshots, nursery and pre-school portraits as well as special events such as birthdays and christenings etc.

Folio Wedding Albums

Following a recent enquiry about my wedding albums I thought I would share how gorgeous these Folio Fine Art Albums are with everyone!     Only available through your professional photographer they are perfect for the bride and groom looking for a Fine Art Wedding album which will stand apart from other albums on the market. They also work great as portrait albums for family lifestyle shoots or birthday party celebrations etc.

Each album is a bespoke design by me which then is lovingly handmade into a high quality album by those clever people at Folio Albums - it takes a little longer than the manufactured albums but definitely worth the wait.   They come with a leather cover in a choice of colours and each image is printed on fine art paper providing high resolution with a pure clarity that lasts.   And because Folio are using sustainable resources together with eco packaging and carbon neutral shipping you can feel good about the environment too!

They are available in 8x8", 10x10" and 12x12" sizes as well as a 6x6" which is perfect for parent albums.  Each album has a standard 15 spreads (30 pages) which can be increased to a maximum of 40 spreads (80 pages) so plenty of room to include all those images you want to keep.  Each spread lays flat as you view the album and can be printed across the crease without any ink cracking or discolouration. Take a look at these images below and you will see why I have chosen these high quality albums as part of by offerings to clients.

If you are interested in booking me for your wedding or for a lifestyle photoshoot with your family please see my website for more details or get in touch via email or by calling 07535 613606.


Judi x



Judi is a fine art lifestyle and wedding photographer based in Oxfordshire working mainly in Oxfordshire,  Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds but will consider comissions throughout the UK.  Working on location using natural light Judi focuses on capturing beautiful relaxed images of you and your family. Using an artistic eye Judi will not just capture your memories but create a work of art which can be presented in luxury fine art albums or as framed art or canvases to hang in your homes. With Judi as your wedding photographer, you can relax and enjoy your day knowing it will be beautifully documented with a mix of natural and carefully directed images and presented in a fabulous Fine Art Folio Album.

Judi also provides services for commercial businesses including headshots, nursery and pre-school portraits as well as special events such as birthdays and christenings etc.

Autumn Shoots - children's portraits

Places are booking up quickly for my portrait day on Sunday November 25th.  Call me now to book your free mini-shoot - a 30 minute session in a fabulous woodland location.  Perfect for getting natural family or children portraits and creating a unforgettable gift for your family and loved ones at Christmas.

Take a look below at some of the gorgeous shots of Katie who once again agreed to model for me in the location we'll be using.  You can see what a great location it is and will give you some ideas for the images you could get of your children.

These sessions must be booked in advance and we go ahead unless the weather is really misbehaving!

To book just call 07535 613606 or email me .  Your chosen images can be presented as a selection of wonderful prints, framed products or canvases.

Date: Sunday 25th November

Session times:  30 min time slots between 10am - 2pm

Location:  Nr Coleshill/Faringdon - full details on booking

Don't miss out - call now!    Judi x

If you are interested in booking me for a lifestyle photoshoot with your family please see my website for more details or get in touch via email or by calling 07535 613606.


Judi x



Judi is a fine art lifestyle and wedding photographer based in Oxfordshire working mainly in Oxfordshire,  Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds but will consider comissions throughout the UK.  Working on location using natural light Judi focuses on capturing beautiful relaxed images of you and your family. Using an artistic eye Judi will not just capture your memories but create a work of art which can be presented in luxury fine art albums or as framed art or canvases to hang in your homes. With Judi as your wedding photographer, you can relax and enjoy your day knowing it will be beautifully documented with a mix of natural and carefully directed images and presented in a fabulous Fine Art Folio Album.

Judi also provides services for commercial businesses including headshots, nursery and pre-school portraits as well as special events such as birthdays and christenings etc.

Christmas Portrait Day - free mini shoot

Free Mini-Shoots - you just pay for your images!

For those of you still in need of a Christmas gift for family and loved ones, here is the perfect present! A gorgeous countryside portrait of your family or children.  I am kicking off this new occasional series of country mini shoots with a Christmas Portrait Day on Sunday November 25th.  These sessions are free and give you a taster of my full lifestyle session.

This is an opportunity to get a lovely natural portrait of your children or family set in a rural location.  The shoot lasts 30 mins and is completely free (lifestyle sessions normally start at £90) and will be at a woodland location taking advantage of the beautiful autumn colours at this time of year. You will have a password protected gallery with up to 10 images to select from.

These sessions must be booked in advance and we go ahead unless the weather is really misbehaving!

To book just call 07535 613606 or email me .  Your chosen images can be presented as a selection of wonderful prints, framed products or canvases.

Date: Sunday 25th November

Session times:  30 min time slots between 10am - 2pm

Location:  Nr Coleshill/Faringdon - full details on booking

Judi x


Judi is a fine art lifestyle and wedding photographer based in Oxfordshire working mainly in Oxfordshire,  Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds but will consider comissions throughout the UK.  Working on location using natural light Judi focuses on capturing beautiful relaxed images of you and your family. Using an artistic eye Judi will not just capture your memories but create a work of art which can be presented in luxury fine art albums or as framed art or canvases to hang in your homes. With Judi as your wedding photographer, you can relax and enjoy your day knowing it will be beautifully documented with a mix of natural and carefully directed images and presented in a fabulous Fine Art Folio Album.

Judi also provides services for commercial businesses including headshots, nursery and pre-school portraits as well as special events such as birthdays and christenings etc.

STEAM Vintage Wedding Fayre Feb 2013

I'm happy to confirm that I will be exhibiting at the STEAM Vintage Wedding Fayre next year.  Put February 10th 2013 in your diaries now as it promises to be a great regional show for brides-to-be.

More details will follow closer to the date but for now I have a great excuse to go rumaging around lots of vintage shops looking for some great additions to dress my stand "vintage style" - its going to be great!  I'm looking forward to meeting lots of fabulous prospective brides and grooms and hearing about your wedding plans.   Make sure you pop along to see me for everything you need in your wedding photography for your special day.

If you are interested in booking me for your wedding or for a photoshoot with your family please see my website for more details or get in touch via email or by calling 07535 613606.


Judi x



Judi is a fine art lifestyle and wedding photographer based in Oxfordshire working mainly in Oxfordshire,  Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds but will consider comissions throughout the UK.  Working on location using natural light Judi focuses on capturing beautiful relaxed images of you and your family. Using an artistic eye Judi will not just capture your memories but create a work of art which can be presented in luxury fine art albums or as framed art or canvases to hang in your homes. With Judi as your wedding photographer, you can relax and enjoy your day knowing it will be beautifully documented with a mix of natural and carefully directed images and presented in a fabulous Fine Art Folio Album.

Judi also provides services for commercial businesses including headshots, nursery and pre-school portraits as well as special events such as birthdays and christenings etc.

Peter Pan Styled Shoot....part 1

Ever since I was a small child I was fascinated by Peter Pan and Wendy and their adventures in Neverland.  So it was with great delight that I took up a chance of a Peter Pan photo shoot organised by  Melissa Love and Jayne Sacco, the team behind Styled Shoots.  The venue was a gorgeous East Sussex farm which provided a great backdrop and some wonderful styling by Hannah Best provided the added inspiration for our photographs. The shoot took part over 3 scenes - here in part one is the Wendy House....



“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” 

Credits:

Styled Shoot Team: 

Jayne Sacco  http://www.saccophotography.co.uk

Hannah Best  http://www.the-tea-set.co.uk

Melissa Love  http://www.melissalove.co.uk

Event Organiser

Jayne Sacco  http://www.saccophotography.co.uk

Lead Photographers

Joanna Brown  http://www.browns-photography.co.uk

Rosie Wooldridge   http://rosiewooldridgephotography.com

Lucy Woodrow http://www.lucywoodrow.co.uk

Guest Speaker

Lisa Devlin http://devlinphotos.co.uk

Set Styling

Hannah Best  http://www.the-tea-set.co.uk

Jayne Sacco  http://www.saccophotography.co.uk

Flowers 

Hannah Best  http://www.the-tea-set.co.uk

Catering

Hannah Best  http://www.the-tea-set.co.uk

Webdesign

Melissa Love  http://www.melissalove.co.uk

Fashion Styling

Laura Kate O'Rourke  http://noirmusic.tumblr.com

Jayne Sacco  http://www.saccophotography.co.uk

Hair Stylist

Aimee Sacco  http://www.rush.co.uk/salons/worthing

Makeup Artist

Nina Sagri  http://www.ninasagri.com

Children's Clothing

Bluebelle & Co http://www.bluebelleandco.com

To be Worn Again  http://www.tobewornagain.co.uk

Bridal wear

Joanne Fleming Designs http://www.joanneflemingdesign.com

Menswear

Rob The Dog 01273 628794

Hook's own clothes

Bridal Scene Models

Harriet Judd

Nick Judd

Lost Boys Scene Models

Neil D Campbell, Captain the dog, Esmé Judd, Hannah Best's family, Alfie Hay, Finley Hay, Soloman Winter, Isaac Adams, Rocco Sicilia, Daniel Beesley, Alfie Lee

Wendy House Scene Models

Scarlett Mackenzie, Aimee Sanderson, Lottie Sicilia, Lola Sicilia, Kia Baptiste, Sienna Baptiste, Isabel Acott, Lottie Petrou

Children's Model Agency

Happy Feet  http://www.happyfeetmodels.com

Lights

Cable & Cotton  http://cableandcotton.co.uk

Location

Avins Farm  http://www.avinsfarm.com

If you are interested in a photoshoot with your family please see my website for more details or get in touch on email or by calling 07535 613606.


Judi x



Judi is a fine art lifestyle and wedding photographer based in Oxfordshire working mainly in Oxfordshire,  Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds but will consider comissions throughout the UK.  Working on location using natural light Judi focuses on capturing beautiful relaxed images of you and your family. Using an artistic eye Judi will not just capture your memories but create a work of art which can be presented in luxury fine art albums or as framed art or canvases to hang in your homes.

Judi also provides services for commercial businesses including headshots, nursery and pre-school portraits as well as special events such as birthdays and christenings etc.

English Country wedding at Merriscourt, Cotswolds - Part 3

Here is the final part of our English Wedding shoot taken at Merriscourt, a gorgeous wedding venue nestled in the Cotswolds (read Part 1 and part 2 here).  This final part focuses on the fabulous products from the suppliers who took part in the shoot.  Most were sourced locally by talented wedding planner Jeni Crabb.  If you're planning a wedding next summer in Oxfordshire take a look at what the local wedding suppliers have to offer you.

Make up was by MUA Sophie Devlin based in Wantage. Sophie created the look and style of our girls  hair and makeup.

Our gorgeous dresses were supplied by Cariad bride, based in Faringdon and run by the lovely Sue Lund.  Both contemporary and affordable these dresses would make any bride beautiful on her wedding day and you can be sure of exceptional service from Sue and delivered with a friendly smile.

Based in Stanford in the Vale, Chrissy Taylor is the inspiration behind Boho Designs.  Chrissy makes all her own jewellery and each item is guaranteed to be a unique piece.  From rings, bracelets and necklaces to bespoke head pieces for brides and bridesmaids, Chrissy will design and create individual pieces for your wedding or other special occasion.

Beautiful rustic flowers were supplied by Nicola Robertson from Foxgloves and Roses near Wantage. We had a divine mix of two colour schemes to compliment both outfits we shot - the peonies bouquet smelled heavenly too.

We could hardly wait for the shoot to be over so we could sink our teeth into these delicious cupcakes from Tessa Edwards of Daisy Cakes.  But so worth the wait!!   Like Chrissy and myself, Tessa is based in Stanford in the Vale (actually - our sons are all in the same class at school which is how we all met!) - amazing how many quality suppliers are right on your doorstep!

Additional contributions came from Lorraine at  The Jolly Vintage company for their fabulous range of vintage china tea sets, Damon at Stylish Centrepieces for the hurricane lamps and birdcages, Samantha from The Favour House for their cake pops and bespoke wedding stationary from Paper Fudge.

And of course the setting was the wonderful Merriscourt situated in stunning Cotswold scenery.   The umbrellas courtesy of  Brollies Galore were a late addition to the shoot - we had rain either side of the shoot but luckily were able to shoot in lovely summer sunshine  - just perfect for an English Garden Wedding!

Finally no wedding is complete without bunting - The oxford Bunting company supply lovely vintage floral bunting.


Full list of suppliers:

Jeni Crabb – Vanilla Rose Weddings & Events

Photos: Judi Checketts Photography (http://www.judicheckettsphotography.com/)

Venue: Merriscourt Galleries (http://www.merriscourt.com/index.html)

Bridal and Bridesmaid Dresses:  Sue Lund of Cariad Bride (http://www.cariad-bride.co.uk/)

Make Up Artist: Sophie Kevlin (http://sophie-kay.wix.com/makeup)

Flowers: Foxgloves and Roses (http://www.foxglovesandroses.co.uk/foxgloves_and_roses/Welcome.html)

Vintage China: Jolly Vintage Tea Party (http://www.jollyvintageteaparty.co.uk/)

Wedding Stationery: Paper Fudge (http://paperfudge.co.uk/)

Centrepieces and Props: Stylish Centrepieces (http://www.stylishcentrepieces.co.uk/)

Bunting: Oxford Bunting Company (http://oxfordbuntingco.blogspot.co.uk/)

Cake Pops: The Favour House (http://www.thefavourhouse.co.uk/)