Steve Rideout Photography

This Blog has Moved

2009-01-19T14:33:00.002Z

Hello, i've moved our Blog to the following address:

www.rideoutphoto.co.uk/blog

Please click the link, where normal service is resumed.

See you there....

New site launched

2009-01-18T21:57:00.003Z

I'm glad to say the new website is now live and i'm pretty happy with it. It also unleashes details of my new package structure, watch this space for glimpses of the quality albums on offer. Why not check out the site now:

Happy New Year

2009-01-05T14:42:00.003Z

Having gotten over the inevitable Quality Street-induced sugar rush and daily disorientation of the festive period, we're now gearing up for the ensuing year. To begin: a radical new website, currently in the preparation stages! Inevitably, this may mean some disruption over the coming week or two - apologies in advance. Must admit to be very excited about it (that's the geek in me).

We are also finalising our new look packages with our research into album suppliers almost complete - watch this space!

The wedding enquiries for 2009 and 2010 are coming in thick and fast. If you'd like us to come and visit you, just drop me an email (see my website).

Notable jobs since the last update include a return visit to Melissa for some portraits - it's great to see her character really developing. This time, i opted for a mix of environmental portraiture - at the park and around the house - and a few studio shots. I'll definitely be stepping out of the studio more often.

We saw out 2008 with some more environmental portraiture. This time for a local country pursuits syndicate. Putting aside any moral arguments for and against, it was fascinating to witness country life in action and great fun capturing something a little different.

November

2008-11-09T18:51:00.003Z

Yay for thank-you messages; always really satisfying, even more so when you can put them on the mantelpiece:

An M&S card no less!

It's just as nice to hear when newlyweds add to their family; we have a few baby portrait sessions in the offing :)

October

2008-10-13T13:10:00.005+01:00

Cardiff was indeed sunny for the marriage of Emma & Jason. We had a great day so it was well worth the journey - plus we got to meet some old friends from a wedding last year.

September

2008-09-15T21:22:00.016+01:00

Safe to describe our day as wet at The Falcon Inn, Castle Ashby for the marriage of Anna & Jamie. Nonetheless it was still good fun, even if the schedule had to go out the window to fit in all the cloud burst dodging.

Nervous anticipation

Caution Children Playing ;)

Shortly after this shot Cathy & i had to use a reflector as a make-shift shelter :)

This wedding was also a chance to get out the Holga and Polaroid for something a little different with film.

The end of the month will see us back down in sunny [sic] Cardiff with Emma & Jason.

August

2008-08-12T09:36:00.008+01:00

Finally got some great weather for the wedding of Cerys & Keir at Wadenhoe House. A great day packed with laughs and beautiful moments.

July

2008-07-10T10:04:00.006+01:00

Torrential rain gave way just in time - Cathy's lucky shirt strikes again - for the wedding of Alex & David in Lincoln. Special thanks to Patti and family for making us so welcome, see you again in August :)

We also managed to beat the showers a bit closer to home with Laura & Luke. The atmosphere was just right, plus one of the better Best Man's speeches too.

June

2008-06-12T12:09:00.009+01:00

We were over in the Cotswolds for the wedding of Adriana and Eddie. A very funny day filled with warmth, humour and great music. Looking foward to meeting a few of the congregation next year by Lake Windermere for the marriage of Nicky & Rick

plus a few pre-wedding meets this month:

May

2008-05-16T14:24:00.010+01:00

An interesting night at WRFC for the annual Captain's Dinner

Unfortunately had an "Apprentice moment" with a dodgy printer; such is the lot of event photography. Weddings are definitely less stressful!
See here for all the images.

Dani G
I was in Manchester for a few days this week. Dani G was a lot less intimidating than the hordes of Rangers fans annexing the city. If you're wondering about the fashion sense, he's an accomplished Ali G tribute act.

April

2008-04-24T15:20:00.022+01:00

Portraits of the Dhillon Family

starring the aptly named Angel

Wellingborough Clinch the League:

Champions on points difference! Well done to all concerned.
See the rest of the shots here (a couple of which were published in the Evening Telegraph).

February

2008-04-02T15:31:00.018+01:00

Ok, so not had much of a chance to blog lately, so here's a few quick tidbits

Some portfolio shots for Pretty:

Captured the action as Wellingborough RFC went top of the league:

That proved the winning score :)

In my spare time, i've returned to film - specifically medium format and polaroid. It's just gorgeous:

Sadly Polaroid film is soon to be no more. Please someone pick up the licence; nevermind eye teeth, i'd give the whole set!!

On an even more serious note, we recently returned home to find a terrible crime scene:

It's not clear if this was an accident or something.... well, more premeditated. Ernie just kept saying, "You're it Bert....Bert you're it". Still gathering the facts.

January

2008-01-16T11:34:00.000Z

Wedding Albums

I'll now be offering the Madison: a 10x10 inch album, with 10, 15 or 20 leaves. There are no overlays, which reduces cost but with no compromise on quality. Includes a magnetic clasp and presentation box. A very solid, well built item that will last a lifetime. Available in Ivory (pictured) or Black.

December

2007-12-12T10:13:00.001Z

Seasons Greetings to you all

November Highlights

2007-11-13T13:14:00.000Z

Family fun with the Ashtons:

starring Moomoo :)

Product shots for TCI Seating:

well people keep saying "don't work with children or animals" :o)
That said, i did take time out to capture the "guard-dog", Tess:

October Highlights

2007-11-06T13:40:00.001Z

Mears Family

Some family shots on location at their home; great fun:

Cogenhoe Cricket Club

Some event photography for CCC's 125th Anniversary celebration and awards dinner:

CUFC

Did a quick shoot at Cogenhoe United FC for their program front covers:

September Highlights

2007-09-25T09:22:00.003+01:00

Cally & Dave @ Coed-y-Mwstwr

Highlight this month was meeting the bride and groom to be down in Bridgend. We're looking forward to the wedding on the 30th (pics to follow); now where's my Dutch dictionary for the family group shots??

UPDATE: So Cally & Dave's wedding went beautifully; thanks to you both!

Bundles of Joy

A big feature of September has been baby portraits including sessions with 3 bouncing boys:

August Highlights

2007-08-31T17:15:00.001+01:00

Just Married

We took most of August off, but that's not to say it was quiet!
I'm a husband and Cathy can now add the title of wife, to photographer's assistant. We honeymooned in Croatia.

Masked Ball

With September beckoning, we did some portraits of Izzie and friends just before they partied the night away:

July Highlights

2007-07-30T16:30:00.001+01:00

James & Kate @ Brownsover Hall

Cathy & I had loads of fun at this one; thanks to you both.

Wollaston Vicks

It was great to meet up with an old friend i used to play rugby with, Brendan, and do some quick portraits of his U11 football team.