Rawlings Photography

Bank Holiday in the Lakes

2009-05-17T08:58:00.000-07:00

We took a few days off and went on a camping trip to the lake district, and it didn't even rain...that much!! Here are a few shots from the sunny day.

Yes, Mark did shoot into the sun, but i think it works...you gotta break the rules sometimes!

Blurry water, always a winner.

Dungeon Gyhll.

Been photographed a 1000 times before but it still looks good.

Famliy fun

2009-05-17T08:02:00.000-07:00

Kirk & Charmaine

2009-05-17T07:56:00.001-07:00

We photographed Kirk & Charmaine a couple of weeks ago in the grounds of a hotel over in the lake district. They made it very easy for us to get some fantastic shots as they were so in love and very natural in front of the camera.

Barbados

2009-05-09T11:05:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more images from Barbados, but minus the Bride & Groom....I know we were technically working, but can you really go to Barbados and call it work!

Aw..I miss that view!

Hanging around in the hotel gardens.

The beer in Barbados is so good even the snails get drunk!

Lazy shot..Looking up from the sun lounger.

Sunset from the beach at our hotel.

Family shoot

2009-05-09T10:28:00.000-07:00

We recently photographed brothers Ben & Jonny...oh and got a few shots of their Mam & Dad aswell! The boys were very cheeky and we had loads of fun with them.

Marina & Eden's Wedding

2009-05-05T14:34:00.000-07:00

Our latest wedding was an absolute dream to be involved with, we were lucky enough to travel to Barbados to photograph Marina & Eden's wedding with their close family and friends.

A destination wedding doesn't mean compromising on the photography, and we certainly didn't have to with so many stunning locations and scenery. As you can see from the images Marina looked gorgeous in her dress and Eden looked very stylish and relaxed (well relaxed after the ceremony anyway!!). We had a fantastic time with everyone and would like to pass on a special thanks to the Best man 'Seedy' for all his help.

Here are just a few favourites from their fabulous wedding in sunny Barbados.

New York, New York!

2009-05-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

After buying our new Canon 5D Mark II we decided a little photo expedition was called for...a quick visit to the travel agents and a week to New York was booked up. It seems a long time ago now, but it's taken us ages to sort through all the photos, I know they say quality is better than quantity but we just got snap happy, and the quantity of quality photo opportunities was almost endless! This is the first instalment of our favourite images. We have also added some other New York images on our website in the personal gallery, so if you like these check out the website as well.

Statue of Liberty.

Phones in Grand Central Station.

A Brooklyn Bridge classic, in good old Sepia.

One of 15,000 in Manhattan...unfortunately the image doesn't record their lovely sound track...beep,beep!

Americans are proud of their flag and it is everywhere, couldn't really avoid it!

NYPD...Two of New York's finest in Wall street.

The magical New York sky line at night, how could you ever get tired of looking at this?

The Empire state building viewed from the Rockefeller centre.

The very cool Apple store stairs.

The Times Warner centre by night.

Subway at Grand central station.

The Brooklyn Bridge by day.

The famous fire exits of Mott St.

Reflections in Time Square.

The Brooklyn Bridge from a cold Fulton Park!

Michelle & Glen

2009-03-22T13:36:00.001-07:00

We shot Michelle & Glen's pre wedding shoot with their
daughter Destiny at a park in Durham, the weather was
perfect. It was great to see them again after we first met
at Michelle's sisters wedding last summer. We can't wait
for their wedding in July and think Destiny is looking
forward to being all dressed up to pose for us again...she's
a natural!

Pam & Sean

2009-03-22T08:51:00.000-07:00

A rainy day in the Lake district didn't stop us all having a
great day. Pam & Sean were great and didn't let the rain
stop them smiling all day. A big white umbrella to the
rescue and a few helping hands resulted in some fantastic
shots. At the end of the day we ended up needing some
cover and were lucky enough to find some very cool metal
shutters that gave a much more fashion shoot feel to the
images compared to the traditional church wedding.
As always... below are a few of our favourite shots!

Winter Wonderland

2009-03-08T12:03:00.000-07:00

A little break away in Litton in the Yorkshire Dales.
There was a lovely frost in the morning and we couldn't
resist going out and taking some photos. It was extremely
cold, but as we came through the valley the sun came out.
The frozen water at the water fall was absolutely amazing
I've never seen anything like it before, the patterns were
beautiful.

Tasha & Zac

2009-03-08T11:40:00.000-07:00

Cousins Tasha & Zac were great to photograph,
we spent a few hours around a wood yard and
got some great results. We love working with out
the constraints of a studio, and you can find a great
background almost anywhere, with just a little bit
of thought and careful posing.
These are some of our favourites...

Abstract Art

2009-03-08T11:19:00.000-07:00

When we haven't got a shoot we still like to go out and about
with our cameras to create Photo Art. Here's a few of our
favourite images from a recent day out. It's amazing that
everyday objects can look like artwork, all it takes is a little
bit of imagination and a few different angles or close crops.

Above: Paint cracking of an old container.

Above: A wicker fence Panel.

Above: Scrap metal, (found in a skip!).

Above: A corrugated barn.

2008 Christmas card

2009-02-15T14:12:00.000-08:00

We had the idea that we would make our
own Christmas card, after literally seconds
of thought we decided it would be fun to see
what we could do using "light Graffiti".
After making the house as dark as we could
we got a torch and some coloured filters and
had "quite a few" attempts at drawing a
Christmas tree...

All we needed now was a better background,
which was found at a local shopping centre.

Once we found a view point we liked the
rest was easy... ish!

It took a few attempts to get it right, and we managed to

get the above image and get back to the car just as security

arrived to check out the two dodgy people dressed in black

sneaking around the reindeers!

Ross & Gillians Wedding

2009-01-08T14:46:00.000-08:00

We've been so busy for the last few months that updating
our blog sort of got put at the bottom of a long list of things
to do!! ooops! sorry.....Ross & Gillian did get their photos
on time though!

An early start, and we found Ross all ready to go and looking
very chilled out, the other side of town and the girls were
taking things a bit slower with champagne along the way.

After a lovely ceremony we went outside in the cold, but at

least there was no rain, a storm had disappeared leaving us
perfect light for the main shots. It was great to get Ross &
Gillian alone to capture the romance of the day, sorry if your
toes got cold Gillian!

You two looked great, we both really enjoyed the day
and can't decide which was our favourite part...
the fish & chips, the pub quiz, the sweet buffet
or the bacon and chip butties, Nice touch!

Ross & Gillian

2009-01-08T13:36:00.001-08:00

Pre Wedding Shoot

I knew Ross back in my RAF days when we were both on

a skiing exped together in Austria. Imagine my suprise when

8 years later Mark ends up meeting Ross on a train and we

realise we have all settled in sunny Seaham!

Luckily Ross & Gillian love the outdoors and have all the

gear for keeping warm...which was fantastic as it was a

bitterly cold day when we did their pre wedding shoot!

They are a great couple, we had a fab time on the beach

and managed to get some really cool shots.

Mini Adventure to Alnmouth

2009-01-08T13:03:00.000-08:00

Taking a break from portraits, we decided a

mini adventure was called for.....so off we went,

no where in mind, just let the camera guide us!

After a long drive and lots of rain we ended up

at the seaside, and despite the bad weather we

managed to get a few shots we were really happy

with, plus some fish & chips to round the day off!

Marina & Eden Pre Wedding Shoot

2008-11-23T06:57:00.000-08:00

This was a great session and took place around

Seaham harbour and beach. It was a very cold

and windy day, but we cant wait to be back

on the beach photographing their wedding, which

should be a little bit warmer, as they are getting

married in Barbardos....that reminds me, must

have suncream in my camera bag!

Seaham & Roker Pier

2008-11-20T08:58:00.000-08:00

We love photography and take every opertunity to take
great shots, so when we saw these waves we couldn't resist
getting the camera out, it was very cold and windy though!

Kerri & Lees Pre-wed Shoot

2008-11-19T09:25:00.000-08:00

Kerri & Lees Pre Wedding shoot, photographed at County
Durham, it was a lovely session involving all the children in
the wedding party, we had loads of fun and just managed to
get finished before a big down pour, very lucky!

Trip to London

2008-11-18T13:33:00.000-08:00

A rare weekend off and we found ourselves looking for Nemo

in the London Aquarium!

Alan & Dianne

2008-11-18T09:48:00.000-08:00

Some portraits of Alan & Dianne and not forgetting Harry,
that we took on a lovely day at the Bowes museum and
then on to the country side around high and low force.

Summer Prom Photos

2008-11-18T08:17:00.000-08:00

Not our usual type work, but here are a few prom photos we took

this summer, the lads were a bit embarassed about stopping traffic

at the crossing, but they loved the final shot.

Emily & Charlie

2008-11-17T09:54:00.000-08:00

Graham & Vikki

2008-09-01T03:13:00.000-07:00

We had a great time taking these photos, even though it rained,
it just meant we had to think about where to go to keep dry.