Abbey Photography
Southport, Merseyside
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Southport, Merseyside
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Abbey Photography is a family owned business founded originally in 1986 in Derby Lane, Stoneycroft, Liverpool. We have covered hundreds of Weddings and Family occasions all over the North West of England in some of the regions finest Churches, Hotels, and Top Wedding / Function Venues.
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2 customer reviews
YellowDrawer49-2
Alistair done are wedding photos and am absolutely over the moon he captured are special day from beginning to the end showing are day am amazed on how great they look I Carnt stop looking at them this man goes up and beyond and is a really lovley man who takes great pleasure in his work am so glad he was recommended to me as your wedding photos are so important nothink is to much trouble for him and we also gain a lovley friend to thank alistair xxx
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Dtk_5Ent
I have had the opportunity to have worked with Alistair now on a few occasions and have been completely happy with his work. His professional and friendly attitude to a photo shoot helps to make the shoot relaxing and enjoyable. I look forward to our next photo shoot asap.Dominic Kirwan More...
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
The most important element of taking a great photograph is understanding the quality and complexity of "Light" to obtain the optimal exposure. Most people these days can take excellent quality photographs on their mobile phones and digital cameras but mostly it is a lucky " snap shot" a top professional should have the ability to take and recreate great photographs every time, in all types of lighting.
Then there is the "Magic Moment" of capturing "Great Expressions" and the ability to make people feel relaxed and confident that they are in capable hands.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
"Detailed Planning" is the key to any successful shoot. I always like to see both partners prior to the wedding to discuss all the essential details I need.
I have an itinerary form that we can fill in together detailing all the important timings throughout the day i.e.
The time of the Home Visit,
The time of wedding ceremony at the Church / Main Venue.
The approx. time for the main photo call after the ceremony.
The time of arrival at the reception for the wedding breakfast.
The speeches, first dance and party photographs.
In between all of these timings before and after the main photo call I will take lots of informal and less "staged" photographs.
What do you love most about your job?
Everything! You cannot help but get totally involved in something as "Special and Personal" as someones wedding. Right from the start you are building a trusting friendly working relationship with your client, helping them to understand and enjoy what can be a stressful event all round.
Nothing can replace the many years of experience I have had dealing with some of the things you cannot plan for i.e. "Bad Weather" nobody wants that on there wedding day but, it can happen! So you have to have a contingency plan. An inexperienced wedding photographer can easily panic and loose the plot in this situation.
Most Churches and Wedding Venues are also prepared for this and will usually allow the photographer the time to continue with the main photo call indoors.
What inspired you to start your own business?
From a very early I was taking photographs with my dads fold up Kodak 120 film camera ( not quite a box brownie ) and years later I started taking pictures of some friends of mine who had formed a band. I shot them with an Olympus OM2 professional 35mm camera and they used them as publicity photos. That's when I really got hooked on photography and set up a black & white darkroom and eventually my own shop and studio and the rest is history.
Why should our clients choose you?
I believe here at Abbey Photography you get the best of everything, The best quality photographs and personal service "Plus" the best prices around.
