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And the winner of The Wedding Community’s Picture of the Year 2016 is… Neil Thomas Douglas Photography!
Huge congratulations to Neil Thomas Douglas Photography, winner of our Picture of the Year 2016 competition. Taken on The Necropolis in Glasgow, many factors, including patience, helped Neil to get this incredible shot. After positioning Chelsea and Martin in front of the amazing view and beautiful sunset, Neil then waited in his spot for 10 minutes for the light to be perfect. It was worth the wait!
Neil was ‘well chuffed’ when he heard he’d won…
“I am delighted to have won the 2016 Picture of the Year award. I am a man of few words, but I’d like to thank Chelsea and Martin for believing in my vision, and for climbing to the top of a rather high necropolis to get this view of the city at sunset.
“I’d also like to thank everyone who took the time out of their day to vote for me, and also The Wedding Community for hosting a fantastic competition.”
To see more of Neil Thomas Douglas Photography’s work visit www.neilthomasdouglas.com.
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So, after a week of intense voting, the results are in. The last seven days has seen more votes cast than any of our Picture of the Year competitions since we started back in 2012, and we’d like to thank everyone who took the time to vote. Of course, our thanks also go to all the fantastic photographers who we’ve featured as Picture of the Day in 2016, and congratulations to all the photographers who made the final.
The winner of The Wedding Community’s Picture of the Year 2016 is going to be announced shortly, but before we do we’d like to give a special mention to the photographers whose pictures came second and third…
Chris Scott Photography took second place, with this shot from Ashley and Ross’ post wedding shoot. The picture perfectly captures the impromptu moment two men started playing oil drums as the couple walked up a cobbled alley in Dundee.
“The guys played the oil drums as if they were ceremonial drums, and were serenading and dancing as Ashley and Ross passed them. It was an opportunist moment and, even though quite surreal, I managed to capture it.”
Third place went to James Tracey Photography for this fantastic picture he took of Anna and Andy at Grand Central Station. As their ‘secret wedding’ wasn’t a traditional day of celebrations, James took the couple around New York to get pictures in a mix of classic and cool locations.
James wanted the image to capture the buzz of New York, so he used a slightly slower shutter speed to blur the walking passengers.
“It took a few takes but when it came off I was delighted. I feel this captures the romance of the wedding with the hustle and bustle of New York, and it’s my favourite ever wedding photo!”
You can see more of Chris Scott Photography and James Tracey Photography’s work at www.chrisscottphotography.co.uk and jamestraceyphotography.com.
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Couple: Bex and Rob
Photographer: Libra Photographic
Engagement Shoot Date: 13/11/2016
Location of Shoot: Branksome Beach and Gardens
Wedding Date: 20/04/2017
“We had an engagement shoot as part of our wedding package. Our photographer, Nathan, suggested Branksome Beach as the location, and it worked really well. It brought together both of our favourite places; mine – the beach, and Rob’s, wherever his bike is.
“We got some awesome pictures with the bike and a few more traditional ones as well. It was also a fantastic opportunity to get to know Nathan, and for him to get to know us. We felt a little awkward in front of the camera beforehand, but he made us feel so much more at ease.
“I can’t really choose a favourite picture, but I do love the one of us being photobombed by the dog!”
Images © Libra Photographic
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Coombe Trenchard is a beautiful Edwardian country hotel in the heart of Devon, and it was the perfect backdrop for this wedding inspiration shoot. A team of local suppliers came together with a vision of ‘feathers and foraging wedding styling’, and created something exceptional.
Brides planning an elegant country house wedding will love these wedding styling ideas. The rustic details of twine tied napkins, foraged bird feathers, tweed, foliage and flowers work beautifully with the elegant antique silver, candelabras and crystal glassware. Also, the deep plum tones, purples and rich evergreens give warmth to the shoot.
Our thanks go to Liberty Pearl Photography and the creative team for sharing their ideas for feathers and foraging wedding styling.
“We wanted to draw on the beautifully tendered gardens, historic setting and the sense of occasion that Coombe Trenchard has to offer.
“The Old Billiard room has a magnificent large walk in oak fireplace, and walls clad in Buffalo hide. We wanted to embrace these characteristics and create something a little different. Working with a team of hand-picked local suppliers we created this feathers and foraging wedding styling.
“Dartmoor Flowers created a centrepiece using locally grown, hand cut flowers. The deep plum tones, purples and rich evergreens were finished with pheasant feathers.”
“Antique silver cutlery, candelabras and crystal glassware gave the table an air of style and elegance. Gold beaded charger plates lifted the place settings, and twine tied napkins and foraged bird feathers finished the look.
“The stationery played an important part in setting the tone. Knots & Kisses used the colour scheme, feathers and tweed to create something exceptional.
“Sugar Mama’s Cakery created a clean, bright and pretty wedding cake design. Finished with a hand tied ribbon, feathers and a large deep plum flower, it looked splendid set against the Buffalo hide walls.
“We wanted to use the rooms’ natural features and light to create an intimate shoot that was both beautiful and unique. Liberty Pearl Photography captured the feel and style wonderfully.”
Images © Liberty Pearl Photography
Styling and Coordination: Hazel Parsons
Venue: Coombe Trenchard, Devon
Charger Plates and Tealights: Wedding Flowers in Cornwall
Flowers: Dartmoor Flowers
Wedding Cake: Sugar Mama’s Cakery
Stationery: Knots & Kisses
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