Welcome again to my favourite images of the year award. This is the 3rd year and you can see the winning images above. At the very top from 2009 is Ian and Ayla’s winning image taken at Kelmarsh Hall and just below that from 2010 is Rachel and Andy’s winning image taken at The King William lV pub in Speen
So now on to the 2011 weddings. Again another fantastic year with some great venues and couples who have once again shown absolute 100 % faith and trust in what I do. After travelling to the other side of the world, Sydney Australia to photograph a wedding in 2010 I stayed slightly more local in 2011. In fact my furthest treck was to the Peak District for Lou and Mark’s tipi wedding back in August.
Here then are some of my favourites below. One from each of the 25 weddings I photographed. It was tough choosing from literally tens of thousands of images but I’ve finally managed to narrow it down to 25. So what I’d like you to do is vote for your favourite and feel free to say why you chose it. To do this please go to the comments box at the foot of this post. As before I will be offering the following – 1st prize a £150 gift voucher, 2nd prize a £75 gift voucher, 3rd prize a £50 gift voucher These can be used more or less for any product or service at my studio (except for albums) or can be passed on to a friend or relation and will be valid until March 2013. So get voting now and I’ll be updating next week. I want as many votes as possible so please feel free to Tweet, add to Facebook, Linked In, Google + etc…… (buttons below). The competition closes on the 12th February with the results to be announced on Valentines Day.
Image No 1 – Michaela and Dave
Silchester House Wedding Photography
Image No 2 – Charlene and Jon
Wedding Photography at Latimer Place
Image No 3 - Jane and Peter
Image No 4 – Gemma and Mark
Orsett Hall Wedding Photography
Image No 5 – Kat and Tony
Wedding Photography at Nonsuch Mansion
Image No 6 – Jenni and Chris
The Drapers Arms Islington Wedding Photography
Image No 7 – Jenn and Nick
Wedding Photography Wokefield Park
Image No 8 – Emma and John Paul
Wedding Photographer Orsett Hall
Image No 9 – Sarah and Alex
Wedding Photography in The Cotswolds
Image No 10 – Lizzie and Ian
Kelmarsh Hall Wedding Photography
Image No 11 – Louise and Ben
Trunkwell House Wedding Photography
Image No 12a – Caroline and Matt
Stratford Upon Avon Wedding Photography
Image No 12b – Debbie and Brian
Image No 14 – Amy and Kieran
Wedding Photography at Frimley Hall Hotel
Image No 15 – Louise and Mark
Old Luxters Barn Wedding Photography
Image No 16 – Lou and Mark
Marquee and Tipi Wedding Photography
Image No 17 – Hannah and Stephan
Image No 18 – Susan and Darren
Wedding Photography at The Wotton Hatch Guildford
Image No 19 – Amy and George
Wyck Hill House Hotel Wedding Photography
Image No 20 – Camille and Michael
Wedding Photography at The Royal Berkshire Hotel in Ascot
Image No 21 – Angela and Kostas
Great Fosters Wedding Photography
Image No 22 – Petrina and Richard
Wedding Photography at The Compleat Angler in Marlow
Image No 23 – Miriam and James
Wedding Photography at The Bingham Hotel in Richmond
Image No 24 – Laura and Dwain
Wedding Photography at Great Fosters
Image No 25 – Maegan and Garreth
Wedding Photography at Bluebells Restaurant in Sunningdale
No 23 gets my vote.
Comment by Hilary Bristow — 13/02/2012 @ 1:52 pm
I vote number 7!!!
Comment by Jamie Dewan bonner — 12/02/2012 @ 6:20 pm
no.23 is softly romantic, understated and subtle. I vote for 23
Comment by valerie everett — 12/02/2012 @ 6:11 pm
Number 23 has to be the best.Brilliant use of light and the lovely couple will surely treasure this wonderful photograph for ever. It encapsulates the perfect wedding.
Comment by John Everett — 12/02/2012 @ 5:52 pm
Number 23 is superb and has my vote. It captures an atmosphere of soft romanticism, gently understated but subtle.
Comment by Valerie Everett — 12/02/2012 @ 5:41 pm
Number 23 has to be the best. Superb photography with brilliant use of light. The photograph encapsulates the perfect wedding.
Comment by John Everett — 12/02/2012 @ 5:33 pm
Number 7. Great picture xx
Comment by Rebecca — 11/02/2012 @ 12:23 pm
No.7
Comment by Millie — 11/02/2012 @ 12:22 pm
No. 7
Beautiful
Comment by Steve — 11/02/2012 @ 12:21 pm
I vote no. 23, brilliant photo.
Comment by Lisa — 11/02/2012 @ 10:07 am
Number 7!
Comment by Ria Austin — 10/02/2012 @ 10:47 pm
I vote for 23 great lighting and captures a perfect day.
Comment by j quinn — 10/02/2012 @ 2:39 pm
Number 23 is my favourite. The light flare is gorgeous
Comment by Luisa — 10/02/2012 @ 12:50 pm
Number 23 please – just gorgeous
Comment by Lucy — 10/02/2012 @ 11:31 am
My favourite is number 23!
Comment by Megan — 10/02/2012 @ 10:57 am
My favourite photo is definitely number 23 – Miriam and James!
Comment by Siobhan Schofield — 10/02/2012 @ 10:49 am
Number 7 is my favorite. Full of beautiful and blissful spirit, love is shining through the picture, two people becoming one! I am in love with the shot, everything else disappears and 2 peaceful angels remain.. x
Comment by Angelique Rohart — 07/02/2012 @ 11:26 pm
I vote number 7 beautiful picture
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Comment by Keren Louise May — 07/02/2012 @ 9:32 pm
Photo No 23 is utterly gorgeous! The light in the picture is stunning as are the bride & groom. Nessie Hudson x
Comment by Vanessa Anaman — 02/02/2012 @ 10:21 am
Number 23
Comment by Tim — 01/02/2012 @ 10:01 am
Number 23 is beautiful!!! Gets my vote!
Comment by James — 28/01/2012 @ 11:49 am
Number 7 is my favourite – just beautiful!
Comment by Frazer — 25/01/2012 @ 10:00 am
#1 for me. The bride’s hand and the little girl make it + the light + everything else.
Comment by Jerzy Modrak — 24/01/2012 @ 6:11 pm
Number 23 is my favourite!
Comment by Jessica — 24/01/2012 @ 5:29 pm
Photo 23
Comment by Aimee Bridle — 24/01/2012 @ 10:25 am
Numberrrr……………. 7,
Wasn’t there a photo of my goals? I used that word wisely then;)
Great work
Comment by Simonnnn — 23/01/2012 @ 8:37 pm
My vote goes to No 7
Comment by Nico Carrisi — 23/01/2012 @ 7:05 pm
I vote number 7
Comment by Katy — 23/01/2012 @ 6:59 pm
I vote for picture number7
Comment by Adam — 23/01/2012 @ 6:55 pm
Me too number 7 x
Comment by Stuart — 23/01/2012 @ 6:53 pm
I vote for number 7 x
Comment by Auntie Sarah — 23/01/2012 @ 6:52 pm
I vote for number 7!!
Comment by Nico Carrisi — 23/01/2012 @ 6:20 pm
My vote is for picture number 7. This really captures the moment!
Comment by paula carrisi — 23/01/2012 @ 6:15 pm
Has to go to 23, it’s just beautiful.
Comment by Lucy — 23/01/2012 @ 5:02 pm
Number 7
Comment by Holly — 22/01/2012 @ 7:43 pm
I vote for big sis number7
Comment by Lil kris — 22/01/2012 @ 7:07 pm
I vote for my baby girl number 7 but the one of me dancing with jenn was much better!!!!!!!
Comment by Dad — 22/01/2012 @ 6:09 pm
I vote for no. 7. Great picture
Comment by Francesca Carrisi — 22/01/2012 @ 5:39 pm
My vote is for picture number 7.what a lovely pic!!!
Comment by Daniela — 22/01/2012 @ 5:38 pm
They are brilliant photos..but It has to be the one of our beautiful Jen and Nick No:7 x
Comment by Jemma O'Mahony — 22/01/2012 @ 5:34 pm
I vote for number 7 x
Comment by Vince — 22/01/2012 @ 5:20 pm
I vote for number 7 but they are all lovely.
Comment by Cath — 22/01/2012 @ 5:16 pm
My vote goes to number 7,
Comment by Rikki — 22/01/2012 @ 4:58 pm
All lovely but my vote goes to my favourite, number seven x
Comment by Cathryn knight — 22/01/2012 @ 4:56 pm
All lovely but my vote goes to my daughter& son in law s number seven x
Comment by Cathryn knight — 22/01/2012 @ 4:54 pm
There are so many amazing shots to choose from but it has to be number 7 for me.
Comment by Dan — 22/01/2012 @ 4:52 pm
Has to be no.23. Beautiful light and beautiful couple!
Comment by Tariq — 21/01/2012 @ 1:47 pm
No 23!! Miriam and James – great weather, great wedding, great photo! Good job Neil – they’re all fantastic photos!
Comment by Ian — 20/01/2012 @ 11:22 pm
No.23! LOVE IT!
Comment by Coco — 20/01/2012 @ 6:01 pm
Wow Neil what a great selection of great wedding photos
Comment by ian johnson — 20/01/2012 @ 11:10 am
A superb set of photos but 23 gets my vote. Great composition and lighting.
Comment by Garry — 20/01/2012 @ 11:02 am
All stunning but love 23 the most!
Comment by Debbie — 19/01/2012 @ 11:12 pm
Hi Neil!
This year I like image numbers 6 and 15! But as we’re only allowed to say one I will go with 6 as it’s different and you really caught a moment there, love the expression on his face!
All the best,
Suzie & Lars xxx
Comment by Suzie Gooch — 19/01/2012 @ 9:09 pm
Number 17, such a beautiful tender moment.
Comment by Katharine Handley-Archer — 19/01/2012 @ 8:17 pm
a very important, and poigniant glimpse into the day to day lives, without being noticed, this is a beautifil pic.
Comment by trev — 19/01/2012 @ 8:12 pm
Number 5 gets our vote!
Comment by Kat — 19/01/2012 @ 7:28 pm
My vote goes to no.23
The light is incredible and shows how beautiful the bride and groom are! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Mick
Comment by Mick — 19/01/2012 @ 6:35 pm
Beautiful pictures full of character – almost wish I was getting married again so I could book you! My favourite is number 23 because of the beautiful light.
Comment by Anna — 19/01/2012 @ 5:09 pm
8 and 18 .. Good work !
Comment by Ruta — 19/01/2012 @ 4:00 pm
I vote for number 23, definitely my favourite. The sunlight emphasises the happy mood of the occasion.
Comment by Fiona — 19/01/2012 @ 2:08 pm
NUMBER 23! For sure.
Comment by Manuel Pertsis — 19/01/2012 @ 1:44 pm
My vote goes to no 23!
Comment by Linn Hamilton — 19/01/2012 @ 1:28 pm
Number 23 is my favourite and gets my vote. I love the light in it and the way the bride and groom seem unaware of the photographer’s presence and only aware of each other.
Comment by Elizabeth Everett — 19/01/2012 @ 12:01 pm
Tough call but I think its got to be 18. Looks like 23 is going to walk it anyway!
Comment by Mark Carey — 19/01/2012 @ 11:54 am
Tough call but I think its got to be 18. Looks like 23 is going to walk it anyway!
Comment by Mark Carey — 19/01/2012 @ 11:54 am
All fantastic pictures but my fave is no 23 – the light is fantastic
Comment by Clara — 19/01/2012 @ 11:46 am
Great shots Neil…. all have your unique stamp… looks like 23 is running away with it at this stage, My fave… 5
Comment by Stephen Bunn — 19/01/2012 @ 11:38 am
I vote for 23. such a beautiful photo.
Comment by Omar — 19/01/2012 @ 11:38 am
Tough one, so may great shots! Number 5 for me. All you can see of the groom are closed eyes, but they tell you so much about how h’s feeling, and the bride looks like she has launched herself at him with such force, she can’t get close enough to him. A perfect ”just married” moment. I love it!
Comment by lyndsey goddard — 19/01/2012 @ 11:13 am
Image 23 is fabulous – a beautifully timed shot capturing the sunlight.
Comment by Sarah — 19/01/2012 @ 11:12 am
Number 23 is my favourite. A sensitive demonstration of the impact of subtle chiaroscuro.
Comment by Edward du Boulay — 19/01/2012 @ 11:06 am
All lovely pictures but my favourite is Number 23
Comment by Julie — 19/01/2012 @ 10:53 am
Number 23 is the best in my opinion – really lovely.
Comment by Lotte — 19/01/2012 @ 10:51 am
My fav is by far photo number 23!! So cute!
Comment by Whitney — 19/01/2012 @ 10:51 am
I love image 23.
Comment by Jai — 19/01/2012 @ 10:38 am
No 23 is fab
Comment by Lotte — 19/01/2012 @ 10:38 am
I would like to vote for photo 23 – its fab!
Comment by Lotte — 19/01/2012 @ 10:37 am
So many beautiful shots as always Neil. However my fav has got to be No. 23 – absolutely stunning!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Comment by Ayla — 19/01/2012 @ 10:33 am
Lovely pictures, Photo 23 is stunning
Comment by Wendy Shaw — 19/01/2012 @ 10:29 am
23 gets my vote – a beautiful shot that captured a beautiful day perfectly.
Comment by Kate Edgar — 19/01/2012 @ 10:24 am
Image 23 is in my opinion the best shot, timeless and very romantic. Beautiful!
Comment by Clarissa — 19/01/2012 @ 10:09 am
I may be slightly biased but I vote for number 23!! That being said, they are all fantastic shots taken by a fabulous photgrapher.
Comment by Miriam — 19/01/2012 @ 9:49 am
I love 17 it looks like such a beautiful family moment but my favourite is without a doubt number 7.
All lovely pictures. My only disappointment is I didnt have you photograph my wedding!!!
Comment by Beccy — 18/01/2012 @ 9:59 pm
They are all stunning! However, my favourite has to be No 23! You’ve captured the light perfectly, a beautiful shot Neil.
Comment by Leigh Hibberdine — 18/01/2012 @ 9:17 pm
There are too many great shots, sorry cannot narrow it down to one.
5, 8 ,17,21.25 are my favs.
Comment by Tina Cleary — 18/01/2012 @ 9:07 pm