CPD Photography Blog

Pete Prescott-Develing 1/18/21 Pete Prescott-Develing 1/18/21

Sandy and Jeffs Wedding

I recently had the pleasure of shooting my first wedding in a long while for Sandy and Jeff. With just their best friends as guests and witnesses . It was a very intimate ceremony at Penrith registry office followed by Coffee and cakes at Costa.

The groom having his button hole fixed to his jacket

A portrait of the groom looking though a window

The groom standing in the window by the Christmas tree

A black and white portrait of the bride in the mirror

A portrait of the bride looking out of the window with the Christmas tree

The bride and groom having a cuddle taken through the window

The bride and grooms best friends outside the house

The bride and groom walking to the register office

A close up photo of the grooms army uniform

The bride and groom during the wedding ceremony

The groom putting the wedding ring on the brides finger

Black and white photo of the bride and grooms first kiss

The bride and groom walking through the gardens

A bride and groom portrait in the gardens

The bride and groom standing on the steps of a building in the square

A black and white photo of the bride and groom standing in front of the church clock tower

Pete Prescott-Develing 3/27/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 3/27/19

Nikita and Dannys Wedding

Going back to the balmy days of summer for today’s wedding. This time we headed south - all the way down to Hertfordshire. The bride decided on the amazing Sopwell House for the morning wedding preparations, it almost felt like we where in the Mediterranean due to the beautiful weather.

From here we all headed to Shenley Cricket Club for the ceremony, reception and evening festivities. The gardens and surrounding woodland provided an excellent backdrop for photos. Plus some quirky shots in front of the cricket scoreboard.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your fabulous wedding day

Pete :-) x

A bride having her makeup applied during morning preparations

A black and white image of the bride sitting on a high chair having her makeup and hair done

Two bridesmaids having a good laugh outside in the garden

A black and white image of the bride having her eye makeup applied

One of the bridesmaids during morning preparations

A black and white wide angle image of the bride during morning preparations

A moody downward image of the bride during preparations

A bride bring helped into her wedding dress

A black and white image of the bride surrounded by her bridesmaids and mother during bridal gown adjustments

The welcome sign for Shenley Cricket Club

A pair of felmale wedding guests during the drinks reception

The bride sitting in the back of the car with her father reflected in a door panel

One of the male guests outside putting on his tie

Brides mother and friends taking a mad selfie

The bride and groom during the wedding vows

A black and white image of the bride and groom just as the groom says I do

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A black and white image of the bride and groom walking away from the camera.jpg

A black and white confetti avelanche.jpg

The bride and groom walking away from the camera on to the cricket pitch

The bride and bridesmaids having a laugh during groups shots

The groom kissing the bride on the forehead under the veil

The bride and groom standing by a five bar gate

The bride and grooms names in corks used as place settings on the top table

An image of one of the wedding guests during speeches

One of the wedding guests having a good laugh during the speeches

The bride and groom playing Mr and Mrs game

The bride and groom taking a selfie with all of their closest friends

The bride and some of her friends taking a selfie.jpg

Pete Prescott-Develing 3/10/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 3/10/19

Catherine and Michaels Wedding

It was….. Sunflowers and a boiling hot day for Catherine and Michaels awesome wedding day. It seems only five minutes ago when we headed down the M6 to Cheshire.

We first met the happy couple two years ago at Michaels sisters wedding and we all got on famously and it was really nice to meet the families again.

Following a church ceremony we all headed out to the amazing Motram Hall for the reception and evening party, great venue for lots of photo opportunities, but the shot of the day (for me anyway) was the avalanche of confetti that was thrown as they left the church…..

Pete :-)

The bride sitting having her makeup and hair done shot through an open window

A moody photo of one of the bridesmaids during preparations

A black and white photo of the bride and bridesmaids during hair and makeup

The brides reflection in the hall mirror

Wide angle photo of the wedding dress at the top of the stairs

The brides father relaxing before getting ready and into his suit

The bride laughing at something the bridesmaid is showing her again shot from outside looking back into the house through an open window

A detail photo of one of the bridesmaids hair

The bride being helped into her wedding dress

A bridesmaid enjoying a drink during preparations

The father of the bride adjusting his tie

Final touches of lipstick for a bridesmaid

The groom standing welcoming family and guests at the church

One of the bridesmaids showing everyone her amazing bouquet

The groom and best man standing in the church doorway welcoming guests

The bride sitting in the back of the car as she arrives at church

The bride waiting to go into the church having a laugh

The bride pulling a funny face as she gets out of the car

The groom best man and ushers sitting in the front rows of the church waiting for the bride and her father to arrive

The bride being walked down the aisle by her father to a waiting groom

The bride and groom have a laugh during the exchange of wedding rings

A black and white photo of the bride and groom chatting during the wedding ceremony

The choir in the church friends of the bride and groom

A photo taken from the very back of the church during the wedding ceremony

A black and white photo of the bride and groom sitting during the ceremony

The bride and groom in an avalanche of confetti

The bride and groom arriving at Motram Hall in the car

The bride and groom standing by the car at the entrance to the hotel

A male guest pulling a funny face during the drinks reception

A candid photo of one of the guests having a good laugh during the drinks reception

One of the youngest guests does not quite know what to make of my camera

Two guests goofing around during the drinks reception

One of the young guests decides Jenga is boring

The groom decided it was time to pick the bride up

A black and white photo of the bride relaxing during the drinks reception

One of the young bridesmaids pulling a pose

Tow young wedding guests doing the devils horns rock and roll sign through a window

Romantic photo of the happy couple standing at the side of the lake at Motram Hall Hotel

Early evening sun makes this black and white portrait look a bit different

The groom cant help himself and bursts out laughing during the couple portrait shoot

The bride and groom standing in the woods

Another photo of the bride and groom standing by the lake in the early evening sunlight

A bride and groom gingerbread man mark the seating plan for the top table

I cant believe he sad that the groom covers his face during the best mans speech

The bride and groom messing around and having a good laugh on the dance floor

Pete Prescott-Develing 2/15/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 2/15/19

Bridal Preparations

Bridal Preparations..

It can be totally manic or really chilled and relaxed. Yup, I am of course referring to morning bridal preparations.

Everyone is here, makeup artists and hair dressers, are all set to make everyone look amazing. The few hours before the ceremony are some of my favourite times of the day and can produce some really nice photo’s. I do my best to stay out of the way in order to capture the mix of emotions that can occur. Right up the the moment when dad sees his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time.

A bride having her lipstick applied by the makeup artist during morning bridal preparations

A bride applying her mascara during morning bridal preparations

Bride having her makeup applied with a reflection in a tv screen

A bride being helped into her wedding dress during morning bridal preparations

A bridesmaid having her hair styled during morning bridal preparations

A little bridesmaid having her hair done during morning bridal preparations

Black and white wide angle photo of bridal preparations with the lake district mountains in the background

A black and white photograph of a bride having her makeup applied during morning bridal preparations

A bride and bridesmaid having a good laugh at a photo album that was presented to the bride as a gift on her wedding day

Crazy scene during the final few minutes of bridal preparations

A dark and moody photograph of a bride having her makeup applied during morning bridal preparations

A black and white photograph of a bridesmaid having her hair done during morning bridal preparations

A bridesmaid having her hair and makeup done during morning bridal preparations

A black and white photograph of a bride getting into her dress during morning bridal preparations

The obligatory bride and bridesmaids selfie during morning bridal preparations

Crazy black and white photography of the bridesmaids taking a selfie during bridal preparations with a tv screen in the background

A photograph of a bride taken in the dressing mirror during bridal preparations

A black and white photograph of two young bridesmaids in their dresses playing about before leaving for the church

A bride being helped by her mum to fasten up the bridal gown before heading out to the ceremony

Pete Prescott-Develing 1/10/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 1/10/19

Pre-shoot / Engagement Shoots

A wedding pre-shoot is included in the two most popular packages that I offer. It is a great way for us to get together and have a good natter about the plans for your wedding day and discuss timings and specific shots you would like to be captured. I find that it also helps you feel more at ease and less nervous having to be in front of the camera on your big day. I will not pose or set up any of the shots, and just leave you to relax and have some fun (you will hardly notice that I am there).

You will of course receive all of the photographs from the shoot, to share with family and friends or to send out on save the date cards or invitations. I will ask you to select one of the images for me to print, mount and display in a large frame which I will bring along on your wedding day for your families and guests to leave messages. You can then take this home at the end of the day as a keep sake.

I have included a small selection of photographs from recent pre shoots to give you a idea of what I do..

Pete :-) x

Pre shoot a couple in the woods having a giggle

Pre shoot a couple sitting on a log in the woods

Pre shoot a couple having a hug in the woods

Pre shoot A couple walking through the woods

Pre shoot A black and white photo of a couple in the woods hugging

Pre shoot A couple looking at each other in the woods

Pre shoot A couple looking straight at the camera at Ashton Memorial Park Lancaster

Pre shoot A couple looking out at the view at Ashton Memorial Lancaster

Pre shoot A black and white photo of a couple standing on the steps at Ashton Memorial Park Lancaster

Pre shoot A black and white photo of a couple at surprise view overlooking Derwent water in the Lake district

Pre shoot A black and white photo of a couple relaxing in the trees overlooking Derwent water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A couple sitting chatting overlooking Derwent water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A wide angle distant photo of a couple standing in the trees overlooking Derwent Water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A couple sitting at the waters edge Derwent Water in the Lake district

Pre shoot - The brides engagement ring on a moss covered rock at Derwent Water in The Lake District

Pre shoot - A very distant and wide angle photo of a couple standing at the waters edge Derwent water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A couple sitting on the pier at Ashness Bridge on the shores of Derwent water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A couple standing in the woods dark and moody photo

Pre shoot - A black and white photo of a couple sitting on a bench in a park in Manchester

Pre shoot - A couple standing on a shoreline near Lanercost Abbey Cumbria

Pre shoot - portrait of a couple sitting on the stones by a river near Lanercost Priory Cumbria

Pre shoot - A couple sitting on a fallen log on the shores of Derwent water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A couple standing in between two trees with the lake in the background

Pre shoot - A couple standing in the woods near Derwent water in the Lake District

Pete Prescott-Develing 1/6/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 1/6/19

Lydia and Marks Wedding

Lydia and Marks Wedding Blog

Going back to the crazy hot summer we had last year for today’s awesome wedding. Lydia and Mark held their ceremony at the beautiful St Andrews Church Penrith. We then all went down to the shores of Windermere to Low Wood Bay Hotel for the wedding breakfast and reception.

Families and guest were also treated to a surprise lake cruise on Windermere, it is safe to say that the Prosecco was flowing and everyone had a fabulous time.

Thank you for making us feel so welcome..

Pete :-) x

The bride having her makeup applied during durning bridal preparations

The bride having makeup and hair done during morning preparations

Black and white photo of a bridesmaid enjoying a nice cup of tea during morning preparations

The bride during morning bridal preparations

The bride admiring her wedding gift from the bridesmaids

A bridesmaids reflection in a mirror during morning bridal preparations

The bride being framed by arms during morning bridal preparations

A black and white photo of the bride during preparations

A bridesmaid having her hair done during morning preparations

The Brides bouquet just after it was delivered by the florist.

A bridesmaid looking at the bride during bridal preparations

A bridesmaid having a good laugh during morning preparations

A bridesmaid decides it it time to crack open the Prosecco

A wacky angle photo of a bridesmaid laughing

A black and white wide angle photo of the whole group during bridal preparations

Another black and white photo of the the bride and bridesmaids during preparations

Joe Malone perfume for the bride and bridesmaids

A black and white photo of the back of the brides dress with the veil flowing behind her

A black and white whole room photo during bridal preparations

A black and white photo of the groom and his best man welcoming family and guests into the church before the ceremony

The groom solo portrait standing in the church doorway

The Rolls Royce arriving at the church with the bride and her father

The silver lady on the front of the Rolls Royce as it arrives at the church

The brides mother chatting to the vicar prior to the wedding ceremony

The bride sitting in the back seat of the Rolls Royce outside of the church

The bridesmaids make final adjustments to the brides dress before going into church

The bride her father and bridesmaids walking down the path in to church

The bride and father walking down the aisle in church

One of the bridesmaids singing in church

The bride and groom making vows before the vicar and congregation

A black and white photo of the bride and groom kneeling before the alter

A candid photo taken through a gap in people during the register signing

The bride and groom walking through the confetti shower

The bride enjoying a glass of bubbly as they arrive at Low Wood Bay Hotel

The bride getting out of the car at Low Wood Bay Hotel

The bride and groom standing with the car outside of Low Wood Bay Hotel

A bridesmaid helping the bride with her wedding dress during the couples portrait shoot

Two bridesmaids hiding in the bushes laughing during the couples portrait photo shoot

To male wedding guests caught taking a selfie together

A platter full of canapés at Low Wood Bay Hotel

The bride and groom standing in a field during the couples portrait photo shoot

A photo of the bride and groom taken through the brides veil

The bride and grooms portrait taken just outside the gate leading into a field

The bride and groom sitting on a commemorative stone by the jetty just after the lake cruise

A sunset portrait of the bride and groom taken down by the boat jetty on Windermere

Overhead view of the bride and groom taken down by the lakeside

A black and white silhouette photo of the bride and groom standing on the jetty on the shoreline

A bridesmaid pulling a funny face during the lake cruise

One of the wedding guests goofing around during the lake cruise

Photo of a guest topping up the glasses with Prosecco during the lake cruise

Three large empty bottles of Prosecco during the lake cruise

The brides friends decide it is time to pick her up for a photo

A nice portrait of the bride taken during the lake cruise

The bride and bridesmaids goofing around during the family group shots

The wedding breakfast room all set up ready to receive wedding guests

A black and white photo of the bride taken though a gap during the line up

A photo of the amazing wedding cake on its stand in the wedding breakfast room

On of the female guests enjoying listening to the brides father speech

A male wedding guest having a laugh at something the groom said in his speech

The grooms father hides his face in shame as one of his exploits are revealed during the stag weekend is revealed to the guests

The bride laughing during the grooms speech

the bride and groom laughing during the best mans speech

A guest holds up a champagne glass at the end of the speeches

The bride and groom cutting the wedding cake

The bride and groom giggling whilst cutting the wedding cake

The bride and groom during the first dance with all of the guests standing watching

A black and white photo of the bride and groom during the first dance

Party time madness guests letting their hair down

The bride and groom having a kiss on the dance floor whilst everything else is madness around them

The bride making some serious shapes on the dancefloor

One of the wedding guests really enjoying herself on the dancefloor

Two guests decide to have a hug on the dancefloor

Pete Prescott-Develing 1/4/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 1/4/19

Laura and Jonnys Wedding

Laura and Jonnys Wedding Blog

Todays outing was down to the wonderful Abbey House Hotel in Barrow. For Laura and Jonnys wedding, it is always such a pleasure to work at this venue, all the staff are so friendly and helpful and the hotel grounds provide a spectacular backdrop for some great photography.

Part of the gardens where converted into a laser clay pigeon shooting range and all of the guests had a fantastic time. I declined the opportunity as I just knew I would not manage to hit a single one :-).

The happy couple decided to surprise the guests with two singing waiters. This went down really well and even prompted a dancing session in the middle of the wedding breakfast room.

Thank you to you all for making us feel so at home..

Pete :-) x