Check out - http://snowdonia-photo.co.uk/

This summer I have made several trips with friend and landscape photographer Reg Marshall to the beautiful landscape of the Snowdonia National park to photograph the stunning backdrops North Wales.

I thought i would share this fabulous shot taken by Reg Marshall of http://snowdonia-photo.co.uk/ and tell you about his new website where you can buy some of his stunning panoramic shots which have all been taken in and around the Snowdonia National Park.

Dean & Ruth Pre Wedding Shoot

Now this is how I like to spend my day..

Travelling around Conwy in the sunshine with two super-cool people making fun, relaxed, quirky, creative images, getting to know each other and laughing plenty along the way.

Dean & Ruth get married this year in Anglesey / Ynys Mon I am really looking forward to it!, they are both great people and I can wait to shoot with them again.

Here are a few of my favourites from the pre wedding shoot....

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Chris & Hannah Pre Wedding Shoot

Martin Lyons Photography is always looking for ways to keep things fresh & up to date!, this is the first of many videos to be added to my blog!, there are many new exciting changes on the horizon so keep watching!. Monday 29th of March I had the pleasure of travelling over to Alderly Edge in Cheshire for a Pre Wedding Shoot with Chris & Hannah and their lovely daughter, the day started with a coffee and chat The Wizard before a stroll through the woods in Alderly Edge, its was great fun and Chris & Hannah soon warmed to the shoot!, It turned into a Pre Wedding shoot / Lifestyle Baby shoot as the show was almost stolen by such a beautiful little girl!, it was so lovely to see where Chris proposed to Hannah, big thanks for such a fun day out! alderly edge wedding photographer, wedding photography nether alderly, baby, kids, model, lifestyle photographer cheshire, alderly edge, alderly edge

John & Patricia - The Quay Deganwy, Conwy, North Wales

December 2009 Christmas & a chill were in the air!, I travelled over to Mould in Fflintshire in the morning to capture the bride getting ready at home with her bridesmaids, before travelling back to the stunning Quay Hotel & Spa in Deganwy, Conwy. After a few glasses of mulled wine we headed outside to take some shots in the beautiful water featured court yard for 10 minuites, before coming back into the warmth and the glitter of the Christmas tree, as with all of my weddings i like to capture shots of little details that really show the time of year!, thanks to the whole family for a great day, check out the hotels website for a further look: http://www.quayhotel.co.uk/ here are a few of my favourites:

Family / Baby Lifestyle photo shoot in Chester.

Few things are as sweet as spending time with a beautiful toddler!!. They are curious, full of wonder and exploration, Thank you to Katie & Rob for all the tea & cake!! I had a great afternoon. Here are a few images from the shoot:baby shoots, toddler shoots in north wales, conwy, colwyn bay, llandudno kids shoot, lifstyle family shoots in north wales, abergele, rhyl, bangor, penrynside, kids and teenager model catalogue shoots.

Top 10 Tips for Brides & Grooms

Here are some of my top tips for getting the best out of your wedding photography.

1. Group shots: Remember that a long list of group shots can take a long time, try to choose your immediate family only, the wedding party and maybe a big group shot of everyone. During the day I always try to capture every guest in a more candid style.

2. I like to take the Bride and Groom away for some ‘alone time’ after the group shots. This is a special time as it allows you to relax and spend some very romantic time together as husband and wife for the first time. This maybe something simple like sneaking off around the corner or even driving to a location that is special to you both. Please factor at least 45 mins to your day for this session.

3. During bridal preparations try to limit the number of people in your room to keep things as stress free as possible and have everything arranged ready so you are not looking for items at the last minute. Having all your bits and pieces handy also helps me get some great detail shots.

4. If you would like some bridal portraits then plan to be ready an hour before you are due to leave. This is a lovely time for some photos with your Mum & Dad or other special people who are helping you get ready.

5. Assign someone to keep your room tidy. When I am shooting the bride getting ready a nice tidy room is so much better. Who wants mess on their wedding photos?.

6. Don’t forget to tell me if there are any special items that you would like me to capture. Are you wearing something that has a family connection? Has your husband to be sent you a gift? Small details make great album images and also great memories for you.

7. During the speeches, I might remove tall napkins, table numbers or anything else that obstructs my view. I really want to take the best photos I can and this sometimes requires some slight adjustments.

8. It’s supposed to be lucky if it rains on your wedding day but it can play havoc with plans for photos! So together we will plan a backup if it should rain so all eventualities are covered but don’t forget photos with brollies look really greatl!

9. Tell your ushers before hand that they will probably be called upon to help arrange some group shots….and find people!

10. Videographers & Photographers: need to make sure they don't get in each other's way. It's probably also best to specify very clearly as to which one of us has the highest priority for you, if you don't want to worry about this at all, ask your photographer to recommend a videographer that he/she has worked well with in the past.

Neil & Clare - Eaves Hall, Clitheroe, Lancashire

The day started when I arrived at the beautiful Eaves Hall in Clitheroe for the bridal prep, Stuart my assistant arrived just behind me and went of to capture the groom, bestman and usher's.

After the ceremony the sun managed to break through the clouds giving us a window to get outside and take some group shots, about five minutes after we finished it started to rain again!,

Clitheroe is quite a distance from my base but I really enjoy photographing different venues its not the first time i have been to Eaves Hall but its always nice to go back! . I have quite a few weddings this year and numerous that are further than the north west region. Neil & Clare had a fantastic day in the surroundings of the luxury hotel: check out the link for a futher look at the Hall: http://www.eaveshall.co.uk/ below are a few images from their day, Enjoy!..Lancashire Wedding Photographer, Eaves Hall Wedding Photograpy, Weddings photography in lancashire, wedding photographer eaves hall, Wedding photography in lancs, wedding photographers in cheshire, wedding photographer in north wales, wedding photography in north wales, lancashire wedding photographer, eaves hall wedding photographers,

Lance & Nicky Wedding - Bodysgallen Hall, Llandudno

Booking a photographer was a last minute decision for Lance & Nicky so I only met them a few days before their big day!, running two successful local pubs (The Castle View in Deganwy & The Gladstone in Dwygyfylchi), it was a very intimate winter wedding in the beautiful setting of Bodysgallen Hall, near Llandudno, with only 25 guests its was a real pleasure to be part of such a beautiful family event.

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