Archive for June, 2009

Laura & Remco, (Syon Park, London).

Laura and her groom, Remco, had their ceremony and reception at Syon Park, London.  The house is still owned and lived in by the Duke of Northumberland, but it is now also a very successful venue for weddings.  The setting was fabulous, I had great opportunities to take photographs of the bride and groom walking through the house, great window light and a relaxed atmosphere made for lovely photogaphs.  The evening reception took place in the Great Conservatory, a building which inspired the designs for the famous Crystal Palace!  It was a joy to photograph Laura and Remco’s wedding.

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Strobe lighting on a budget

Alien Bees is a fantastic studio lighting company which offers good quality strobe lighting at an affordable price.  The company is based in the US, they manufacture lightweight flash heads and external power supplies.  There is also a wide rage of light modifiers available.  The power of these flash heads is limited however, while they’d be well suited for work in a enclosed studio they would struggle to produce enough light for shoots taking place outside on location.  The lights may not produce the same light quality or power as manufacturers such as Bowens or ProFoto but Alien Bees are a cheaper alternative.  As with everything it all comes down to money, if you can afford the best then ProFoto is a good choice.

www.alienbees.com

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