Wedding photography for Birmingham, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and The Cotswolds
Hello there,
This week Sarah popped in to visit with me, Sarah is a good friend and has two beautiful little boys, it only seems like a few weeks ago I was shooting baby James’s newborn portraits and got one of my all time favorites – this one
Well baby James is just knocking on the door of being 1 years old, so cake in for his First Birthday Portrait session with his big brother.
Here is baby James
and his big brother – Jack
and the brothers together !
WOW they grow up so quickly !!!!
Ciao
dp
Hello there
A few days late but working like a crazy man at the moment,
here is the photo of the week, its from the wedding of Rosie and Jason I shot last year with a photographer friend of mine, it was my first wedding back after my surgery so is kind of special. I have been talking to Rosie this week so thought it was a good picture to choose.
I actually shot this from inside my Jeep after I drove the couple into a field.
Enjoy.
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Hey there,
Quick sneak peek today, I just got back from an engagement session at the amazing Dumbleton Hall nr Tewkesbury in Worcestershire. Katie and Martin are getting married at Dumbleton Hall later this year so we chose the venue as the perfect venue for the engagement shoot. Half joking but half seriously Katie had let me know she was becoming a bit of a blog stalker and could not stop smiling at the thought of seeing her photos on the blog, so with this in mind, I quickly grabbed a few – although I have not looked them in detail yet and edited them quickly to pop up on the website.
We were very fortunate that the weather held for us, so here you go
hope you have enjoyed !
ciao
dp
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Hello there,
Still catching up, so a few weeks ago I shot the engagement session of Sali and Craig in beautiful Mid Wales as a stunning venue called – Caer Beris Manor Hotel
I was assisted on the day by Tom Astley who had come down to help me out on the wedding the day before which took place in Pembrokeshire, so we stopped overnight and called into Caer Beris on the way home and me up with the couple. Since i had Tom with me I got to play a little more with off camera lighting that I normally get to on Engagement Sessions.
We wanted to take full advantage of the grounds and some of the features of the venue, The couple are getting married at Caer Beris in a couple of months so this was a great dummy run to see what would work and not.
Sali may look a little familiar to some of you as she was a bridesmaid from a wedding I shot around 2 years ago.
Enjoy.
happy couple at Caer Beris Manor Hotel
Again thanks to Sali and Craig and thanks to Tom who helped out on the day – you can visit Tom’s Website at http://www.tomastleyphotography.co.uk/
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Sexy, Fun, Beautiful & Tasteful Boudoir Photography for Brides & Ladies
Strictly Limited availability !!!!
Book Early, Gift Certificates are available and make amazing Christmas and Valentines Presents.
SAVE £200.00 off our most popular boudoir collection, The Prague Collection includes a welcome drink, wardrobe consultation, professional make over and dry hair styling, up to 3 outfit changes and 90 minutes of studio time, no limit on the number of photographs taken. A return visit for a private viewing / ordering session and a beautiful 10×15 inch hand finished print with our compliments !!!
Available now for only £75.00 – (normally £275.00) contact us at Boudoir@davidpurslow.com or call 01299 253844 to reserve your session
Photoshoot to take place between December 3rd 2012 and May 1st 2013
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Dare you take the first step towards unlocking the super-sexy you? Boudoir photography offers sensual portraits that reveal your inner beauty. As you are pampered, treated, dressed and posed, you will look and feel great and that will shine through the resulting photographs.
The win-win is that he will think it’s a treat for him, but you know it will be a treat for you. Whenever the next bad hair day or moment of feeling low arrives, you will have a permanent reminder of the day that you were a beautiful temptress.
It seems that everyone is learning to love themselves these days. Programmes such as Gok Wan’s ‘How to Look Good Naked’ have encouraged ordinary women to accept their bodies for how they are including their imperfections. Women’s bodies in all their forms have been celebrated in art through the ages from Botticelli’s Birth of Venus to more modern artists such as Picasso and Jim Warren today and yet women still find it difficult to reveal their sexy self. Through boudoir photography, you can capture the moment forever and enjoy it again and again.
Looking sexy is in the eye of the beholder. Your partner loves you the way you are. A boudoir photography session can help you to see yourself through their eyes.
A Boudoir photo session isn’t just about being sexy, it’s about feeling comfortable with your femininity and creating images that have a beautiful and sensual quality to draw in the viewer.
Reasons to Treat Yourself to a Boudoir Photo Shoot
The reasons that women of all ages and shapes choose to book a boudoir photography session are as many as there are women, but here are a few:
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Dont just take our word for it, read this beautiful letter from Miss ‘A’ about her very own boudoir session
The beautiful Miss ‘A’ visited with us and after her shoot sent in the following AMAZING TESTIMONIAL !!!!!
Fast forward to the present day and the discovery of Mr David Purslow and his boudoir photography. I booked my date for the photo shoot and read through the detailed email which was sent through immediately after our phone conversation. I looked at the attached photos, read the shoot instructions, looked at the photos a bit more and started to feel very excited.
Before I knew it, the day had arrived and I made all my necessary preparations and packed my bag. The studio was very easy to find, in beautiful surroundings and David immediately made me feel at ease. I can’t admit to feeling nervous, it was definitely more a feeling of excitement and I just hoped that I would look as good as the other photos I had seen. After three children, my stomach is not the favourite part of my body, so I explained that I would prefer to avoid seeing that area in photos. We discussed what I was hoping to get from the shoot (as a single mum with little time to myself, I wanted to feel sexy and to get a ‘boost’ from the whole experience) and if I had any particular shots in mind.
Then the lovely Gemma arrived and did my hair and make-up and turned me into somebody I didn’t recognise but instantly loved! What a relaxing hour!
The shoot got under way and the time flew by. I could see the shots come up on the TV screen as they were being taken and, even without my glasses on, I was very happy with what I saw. Slowly the items of clothing came off and I felt so at ease that there was no embarrassment – and I’m usually the first person to go bright red!
That was last Tuesday. Yesterday I went to look at the photos and make my choice for my purchase (I actually felt more nervous about seeing the photos than I did about having them done!) To cut a long story short, I don’t think I’ve stopped smiling since seeing the first shot. I’m sat here smiling now just thinking about how good the whole experience has made me feel.
I chose to have a slideshow because of the nature of the photos and the fact that I have three young children in the house. I thought that it would be something I would keep for a private trip down memory lane every now and then. But. David made me look so good in the shots that I want to show it to the world! I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watched it in the 24 hours since having the link emailed through. It has nearly made me forget that my ex exists! I’ve even shown it to my Mum!
In short, I love it and I’m very proud that I decided to do it. A boudoir shoot with David Purslow was just what the doctor ordered to make me feel sexy and alive again!
We specialise in high quality boudoir / glamour make over photography
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About our style of boudoir Photography
‘I discovered a secret some time ago: when a woman feels beautiful on the inside she looks amazing on the outside.’
Simple is best: the photographs focus on the subject which is YOU.
You might worry that this is not something that you have done before – but we create a calm, unhurried atmosphere that will relax you and enable you to enjoy the experience.
The aim is to produce elegant, tasteful photographs that look like you, only better than you have ever seen yourself before.
Choosing the Right Boudoir Session for You
There are three main types of Boudoir photography session:
Studio Session – (most popular with our clients)
The photographs are taken at the studio in Worcestershire. The images produced are stunning magazine quality images in the style of glamour and pin-up photography rather than traditional boudoir.
Home Shoot
It is possible to use your own home for the shoot which will give your photos that personal touch.
Boutique Hotels
If you prefer a different setting, then we are expert at finding hidden gems when it comes to boutique hotels and bed and breakfast establishments for a boudoir shoot. We can find hotels which offer charm, sophistication and character and the reason for the room booking will be discussed with the owners before the shoot.
Your images and Privacy Guaranteed
We would like to thank the clients who have given us their kind permission to republish the images on this page and the online gallery.
Your images are completely secure and would NEVER be published or shown to others without permission. The boudoir shoots are 100% private and confidential. Once your order is complete, a back-up is made which is locked in a fire safe for one year after which time they are destroyed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I’d like to talk this through, to help me decide whether I want to go ahead – is this possible?
Of course! Everyone has different thoughts and feelings about Boudoir photography and how it would work for them.
Feel free to email me at boudoir@davidpurslow.com or give me a call on 01299 253844 or 0759 007 6666. Whenever a booking is made, I always talk it through with the client before the session anyway, to get a good idea of their personality, how they see themselves and what kind of images they are after.
Q. I have never done anything like this before so can I bring along a friend?
You are welcome to bring a friend with you for support. You can both book a session at the same time if you wish.
Q. How is this different from ‘glamour’ photography?
A Boudoir photo session isn’t just about being sexy, it’s about feeling comfortable with your femininity and experimenting with different styles, such as ‘fifties pin-up’ or ‘Hollywood siren’. Whether as a treat for a loved one or a confidence boost for yourself, a Boudoir photo session is good fun, and the end results are stunning.
Q. What should I bring to the shoot?
A. You can never bring too much but you can bring too little – if in doubt, include it and we will help you choose the right items from the selection. High heels show your legs off beautifully and jewellery adds a special sparkle. You might expect to bring sexy lingerie but what about one of his shirts? If he is a man in uniform then bring his jacket or hat. Off the shoulder tactile jumpers, revealing tops, your favourite dress, even great fitting denim jeans will look great.
Q. Who will be at the photo session?
I take the pictures myself, and I use a female hair and makeup stylist unless you decide to do your own hair and makeup.
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.Q. Will you air brush my photos?
We will use ALL the skills and tools at our disposal to make sure your images look their very best but they will still look like you. If you have a spot or mark that you would like removed or lightened, or your teeth whitened slightly then we will be happy to oblige. It is possible that the images can be given a good makeover, tweaked and altered, and even air brushed but only to improve on an already great result. We will make you look amazing with great lighting, your gorgeous spirit and our fantastic photography skills and you will be delighted with the results.
Q. Are the photos only done in a studio? Or can I have them taken at my home?
It’s up to you whether you come to my studio near Hartlebury, Worcestershire, or whether we set up the shoot in your own home or another venue of your choosin
Q. How far in advance should I book? Is there a deposit and when do I pay?
There is a forward diary of up to six months for boudoir photography booking. If you would like a boudoir session as part of your wedding photography then reservations can be taken up to 18 months alongside the wedding booking. To secure the date a booking fee of £50.00 is payable which will be taken off the final total. The balance is due any time up to the start of the session and I accept bank transfers, cheques or cash.
Q. Will I have full control of the pictures?
Yes, your Boudoir images will be totally secure and we never use them without your permission. All re-touching and editing is done in our studio, so the pictures do not go anywhere else. It’s always great when a client lets us show their pictures in our online portfolio because it gives others a good idea of what can be achieved
Q. How should I prepare for my Boudoir photo session?
One of the best things you can do is to get a good night’s sleep, so that you are looking and feeling fresh on the day. You could also consider getting a manicure and perhaps a cut and colour, but be very careful with tanning products because streaky tan marks are very difficult to airbrush. The best clothes to wear on the day are loose fitting, so as to avoid pinch marks on the skin.
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Q. Do you offer any discounts or special offers / rates?
There are several discounts we can offer and we are always looking for ways to give our clients good value for money with special offers. If you allow us to use your images in our online portfolio, then we will deduct 20% from the bill.
If you’re a police officer or wife of a police officer then we offer a 15% discount.
If you work for the fire service or are married to a fireman, then we offer a 15% discount.
If your a doctor or nurse or wife of a doctor / nurse then we offer a 20% discount.
If you or your partner are a serving member of our armed forces, then we offer a 25% discount.
If you are also booking your wedding photography with us then, we deduct 50% from the cost of your boudoir photography session.
The “Florance” Collection
The perfect collection for those wishing to try out a boudoir photography sessions
Collection includes:
£99.00 *
* This shoot does NOT include a professional make-over or hair styling – however it can be added for only £50.00
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The “Prague” Collection – This is our most popular collection, including hair, makeup and lots of studio time
Collection includes:
£275.00
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The “Paris” Collection
Created especially for you to give your loved one a fantastic gift, for him a smoking hot album, for her beautiful photographs beautifully presented.
Collection includes:
£495.00
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The “Venice” collection!
This is the collection for those with a little more confidence, push yourself and have a fantastic selection of images to choose an amazing range of products from.
Collection includes:
£695.00
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The “New York Fashion Model” collection!
This is the collection for someone who wants the most amazing experience of all.
Collection includes:
£995.00
10 images set to music presented on DVD £195.00
20 images set to music presented on DVD £295.00
1 off digital file £95.00
2 or more digital files £75.00 each
BUY AND SAVE DIGITAL FILE COLLECTIONS
6 Digital Files fully airbrushed and ready for printing £250.00 – Save £50.00
10 Digital Files fully airbrushed and ready for printing £400.00 – Save £200.00
20 Digital Files fully airbrushed and ready for printing £600.00 – Save £450.00
All Digital Files from your viewing £895.00
** Spend over £300.00 and add all the images from your viewing session on disk for only £250.00
** Spend over £500.00 and receive all the images from your viewing session for only £125.00
** Spend over £750.00 and receive all the images from your viewing session free of charge, with our compliments.
** Buy any Canvas or Wall Portrait and save 50 % on the digital file prices.
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Professional lab printed photographs presented on premium Luster paper. Every photograph you order will be fully hand finished & air brushed to ensure you look totally amazing.
Desk Top Prints £75.00 Each
Desktop prints are available in the following sizes however we charge the same cost per photo as they are all classed as Desktop Prints.
5×7 Inches
6×8 Inches
6×9 Inches
8×10 Inches
8×12 Inches
BUY AND SAVE DESKTOP PRINT COLLECTIONS
3 x Desk Top Prints (any size from 5×7 to 8×12 inches) £175.00 – Save £50.00
6 x Desk Top Prints (any size from 5×7 to 8×12 inches) £295.00 – Save £150.00
10 x Desk Top Prints (any size from 5×7 to 8×12 inches) £495.00 – Save £250.00
WALL PORTRAIT PRINTS – (unframed)
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10×15 Inch Print £100.00
12×18 Inch Print £125.00
16×24 Inch Print £150.00
20×30 Inch Print £200.00
The XL Canvas
An amazing wall canvas that truly makes a statement!
Available in 2 sizes (30”x40” and 40”x60”), your XL canvas will certainly have the WOW factor!
Instantly transform your room with an almost life-sized display of your favorite image for a modern, contemporary feel.
30” x 40” Canvas £ 495.00
40” x 60” Canvas £ 695.00
Large Wall Portrait
20”x24”frames or 24”x36” canvasses
Choose a Wide Rim in Black, Silver, Copper, Gold, Gun metal, Oak or Yew.
£395.00
Medium Wall Portrait
16”x20” frames or 20”x30” canvasses
Choose a Wide Rim in Black, Silver, Copper, Gold, Gun metal, Oak or Yew.
£295.00
Small Wall Portrait
12”x16” frames or 16”x24” canvasses
Choose a Wide Rim in Black, Silver, Copper, Gold, Gun metal, Oak or Yew.
£195.00
BEAUTIFUL LEATHER ALBUMS
Beautiful story book type album, sumptuous tactile leather cover* and thick pages presented in its own black box with black ribbon. This is the ultimate way to present your photographs, These photo books will last a lifetime. Hand made in The United Kingdom.
8×8 inch leather covered photo album £295.00 (10 Photos)
8×8 inch leather covered photo album £395.00 (20 Photos)
10×10 inch leather covered photo album £395.00 (10 photos)
10×10 inch leather covered photo album £495.00 (20 Photos)
+ Extra photo £25.00
+ Photo cover £25.00
+ Acrylic Cover £40.00
Please stay tuned for more information about our portraits soon.
If you would like to find out more simply email us at studio@davidpurslow.com
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Hello there,
This past weekend saw me shooting a wedding in West Wales, it was on the Gower, the wedding was for Kay and Andi and it was an amazing day, well they had booked a video crew, the guys in question were Steve from Focus Media Productions from Llanelli in South Wales – Steve was assisted by the ever smiling and uber helpful Phill on the day.
What a pleasant surprise when I opened up my mail box yesterday and saw an email from Steve with a few snippets of me at work on the day.
So here is what I received – naturally I have added a few amateur titles to it and a few stills
If your looking for a great company to video your wedding day then I cant recommend Focus Media Productions enough, they were great to work with, they worked well with other professional on the day including me and the couple really seemed to enjoy having them around, they were no intrusive but from what I have seen the video is fantastic.
You can find them at http://www.focusmediaproductions.co.uk/
Here is a little snippet from me at work
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Hello there,
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Dylan in the studio – the shoot was a Make Over / Glamour / Boudoir shoot
Here are a few of the photos from the photoshoot, posted with permission.
and I love this shot, it actually didn’t make the final cut but made the outtake list – for some reason I just love this photo
Thanks to Dylan for letting me post these images.
To find out more about our boudoir photography please visit our boudoir photography page
ciao
dp
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The Mailbox – Birmingham City Center
Hey there,
Last night I met up with Kathryn and Paul at the Mailbox in Birmingham for their engagement session. We met up at dusk and shot a few photos around the cannals and The Mailbox.
You learn a lot about your couples on engagement shoots, I now know Kathryn likes nice shops and very nice hair dressers, Paul knows all the good restaurants and the couple hold The Mailbox in high regard as its where they first met.
It was a bit cold, slightly windy but Paul and Kathryn did fantastically well and here are a few photos from the night.
Great shoot ! – great couple, cant wait till the wedding
ciao
dp
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Hello there,
Well as I mentioned in my last blog post, its been pretty crazy around here recently. Its also weeks like the past couple of weeks that keeps me shooting weddings !
I have shot well over 400 weddings to date yet in the past 2 weeks I have seen things I have never seen at a wedding before and have enjoyed the weddings so much so I thought I would share – often these pictures are not the best photos, they are not the ‘Signature Images’ or great shots of the couples getting married BUT they are shots that the couple have spent hours planning and shots which have great meaning for the couple.
Me, I am always amazed at what I will see at my next wedding.
2 weekends ago it was Easter and on Saturday I was shooting the wedding of Tracy and Russel, well they had lots of children at their wedding and it was very obvious that family was very very important to them – just after the meal in the down time between the meal and the evening starting, a very special guest turned up to say hello to the kids, it was the Easter Bunny !
at the same weddings, one set of their friends could not make it because they were also getting married so we made a quick dash for the beach and met up with them
This past Saturday just after the first dance (normally when I leave unless there are fireworks or lanterns etc) the couple (Kay and Andi) had arranged for ‘Bag’s’ the fire eater to put on a show ! – I have to tell you this was an amazing show and Bags is such a great entertainer
Kay and Andi also put on an amazing day, at one point there was a mini fish and chip supper (was going to be on the beach but it was a bit cold and raining) – then after this was some really nice ice cream from Icicle Tricylc Wales http://www.icicletricyclewales.co.uk
and last but not least is probably the most amazing wedding cake I have seen – this cake was made by the grandmother of the bride and took around 6 months to make. I have never seen such an intricate cake in my whole time shooting weddings !
ever single grain of sand, stone, pebble, shell, starfish and the cake its self were painstakingly made and were edible
last but not least is the venue shot from my wedding 2 weeks ago at Tunnel Beach in Devon, I have never shot a venue that looks like something from a James Bond movie before, this venue was carved into the rocks, well thats what it looked like !
What a week – as you can see even after all this time, there is always something to make you say WOW !
ciao for now
dp
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Hey peeps,
Things are super busy around here so been a bit lax in posting updates etc, but here is the photo of the week for this week.
I am going to share with you a smaller and bigger version as the smaller version does not do the image justice.
Its from a wedding 2 weeks ago, I had a mad weekend where I was in Pembrokeshire on Saturday and then Devon on the Sunday.
This photo was taken in Devon at the amazing Tunnel Beach wedding venue, unfortunately the weather was not the greatest but my bride and groom that day were amazing and went out to the rocks despite the cold and wind – this made for GREAT skys and amazing photos IMHO.
I was assisted on the day by the good looking and sickeningly fit and athletic Cris Lowis from Cris Lowis Photography, talk about making me look like an out of shape blob ! - anyway as I often say the greatest images only come about because of the people who help you create them, Cris was my 2nd shooter and lighting assistant and for these photos he was holding the Lencarta Safari Li-on light on a 14 foot pole in the air so I could overpower the daylight, bring out all the detail in the sky and make the bride pop – he was always only seconds away from getting wet as he had to stand on the tide line but without him these images would not have been possible. – Cris is great wedding photographer and is based in Staffordshire and his website is located at www.lowisphotography.co.uk/
So here it is
As I said to really enjoy the photo you need to see it bigger so if you click below you will see a bigger version of the image
http://www.davidpurslow.com/forumpics/sallyrocks1.jpg
The technicals of the image are 200 ISO – 1/125th F The focal length was 55mm’s
here is a shot of Cris hard at work !
Congrats to Sally and George, many thanks to Cris for all his help !
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