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Royal Wedding 2011: Intro

In a perfect world, I'd have been a journalist for the day and had a platform on the statue in front of Buckingham Palace and easily got amazing photos of the Royal Couple and the procession. As it happens, I am perfectly happy in my career as a nanny and so had to be satisfied standing in the crowds.

We got u early. 4.30am, for time to get ready and get to the tube for 5:20. We were at Green Park by 6am, but by the time we were there, all the front row positions to see the procession approach Buckingham Palace were gone. 

We made our home in front of the Media Centre, in front of the BBC Breakfast studios and there we stayed for 8 more hours. From our vantage point we were not easily able to see the procession but we did get to watch the studios and see various well known presenters, good entertainment to pass the hours by. 

When I spoke to one of my charges on the phone later, she asked me 'Was it worth it?', my reply. 'Yes!'
It did take a while to recover from the early morning and the tiredness but to be part of the crowds, the atmosphere, get photos of the balcony wave and see myself of the BBC High Definition photo, priceless, and something I'll always remember.

Royal Wedding: The Presenters

The Lovely Bill Turnbull (these are especially for Mum!) BBC Breakfast

 

I'm going to on Carol Kirkwood's digital camera (amongst others, so cool!) and Eamonn Holmes (for Sky) gives us a wave. Eamonn spent a good amount of his time laughing, which will at some point make a blog in itself, seems a very happy guy!

Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakely for Daybreak

Phillip Schofield for ITV, I got on his camera too, I believe. Our local crowd control officer was quite jealous of Phillips hair, whilst the women near me kept yelling, 'Phillip! We love you Phillip!'.

Mishal Husain for BBC. Just can't get over how darn beautiful she is! Rather strangely, at one point, a man dressed in a white soldiers uniform creeped over from the Sky booth and came and talked to her for a few mins before creeping back. I'd love to know what he said as looked pretty fun - not sure it was filmed though. Anyone know?

No idea who these ladies were, probably showing my ignorance, as they do look familiar. But they looked very glamourous!

 

Jenny Bond, looking very serious!

Can't remember his name, but sure I have heard him on the radio at some point! (BBC)

And last but not least one of my favourite presenter's images, Cat Deeley and Piers Morgan and I think Anderson Cooper (an American presenter) for CNN. Don't know who the other two are.

Well thats it for today, there will be more photos to follow but for now its off to do things like work and Brownies. 

Laz and Caz: April Wedding

On a warm April 8th, a family and there friends gathered at the beautiful Islington Town Hall to celebrate this special day.

Caz is the daughter of a good friend of mine and I was asked to do the photos around Christmas. In preparation I got a second camera so I had a backup and enlisted the help of a friend to do the groom's preparation photos whilst I photographed the bride preparing.

The whole day was such a joyous event, I was made to feel so welcome and it was just a privilege to see two people who clearly love each other so much, make this commitment to each other.

Highlights of the day

The bride was stunning.
Father of the brides face on seeing his daughter all dressed up.
My superb vantage point in Islington Town Hall.
The speeches, there was barely a dry eye in the house!
The Routemaster bus to take the guests to the reception
So much smiling and laughing! 
Kids playing X Factor and Dr Who to entertain themselves before the reception (very funny!). 

Thank you guys for letting me photograph the day and wishing you many years of joy and happiness!