Esther Marie Photography - Weddings, Portraits and Equine Photographer

KISS Weddings - Limited Edition

2010-01-12T00:21:00.003Z

Want to keep it so simple on your wedding day, then youve got to be quick. This year we are offering coverage of your special day by Esther Marie Photography with a high resolution disk for just £895.

A Fanstatic voucher Offer!!!!

2009-12-05T17:39:00.003Z

We are really excited to announce, that Esther Marie photography and Equine mania in Oldham have joined forces together to offer a fantastic limited offer voucher for an equine photography commission ,exclusively for equine mania customers only , A great gift for Christmas or a lovely treat for yourself!

If you would like further details then please call us at the studio on 01706 840888 or call Equine mania on 0161 624 8200 /www.equinemania.co.uk .

Go with the 'Fro!

2009-12-03T19:41:00.002Z

Another big night in Rochdale with the lights being turned on by Jamie Archer, a lovely person who gave one hell of a performance. Why did they vote him off?

Fireworks Night

2009-12-03T19:38:00.002Z

Another thanks to Debbie, Suzy and crew for asking me to come along and take photos of the recent fireworks event in Rochdale.

Beach Party Equine Style

2009-12-03T19:34:00.003Z

Been so busy lately that I just havent had chance to post some of the pictures I took in Bundoran of the horses enjoying being at the beech. Many thanks to Gina for making this possible.

Food glorious food

2009-12-03T19:31:00.002Z

Here you go, some shots of the fabulous food Aazam has included in the recipe booklet.

BMW Williams Launch Event

2009-12-03T19:26:00.004Z

Good fun with my friend Aazam Ahmad at the recent launch of two of their new cars.

Look out for the recipe booklet available at BMW showrooms, not just for the great recipes but also for my photography.

Zara's Party

2009-12-03T19:21:00.003Z

Its lovely to see my clients come back again, especially Zara who had a birthday party shoot at my studio a few years ago. Its great to be able to capture Zara through the years and I wish her a very happy birthday.

Here are a few of the pictures-

Photographing Zara

2009-10-07T14:45:00.006+01:00

Last week I had the pleasure of photographing Zara. She is an up and coming talented model/actress, who is an absolute delight to work with. She is moving over to Dubai soon and postponed her travel plans so she could have her portfolio updated by me!

Thank you Zara for delaying your plans we got some beautiful photographs, looking forward to showing you. x

Cherish the dress Fan Club

2009-10-06T22:07:00.009+01:00

We had a fabulous time when Denise (a brilliant make up artist from Heavenly Bodies in Milnrow) went to see Emma Jackson for a cherish the dress shoot. We started at Emma's house were we had coffee and croissants for breakfast- a good start to the day Im sure you'll agree.

When the make up and hair was finished, it wasn't difficult to convince Emma that it would be a great idea to start the location shoot at near by run down factory! As everyone on their break from the company across the road watched on, Emma loved posing to her new fan club and we got some great images.

With the weather holding out for us, we carried on into the woods and finished alongside the river. Emma was great and even brave enough to balance on the stepping stones too. Im really looking forward to showing Emma and Mike the pictures.

Aazam Ahmad - BBC Fusion Chef of the Year

2009-09-22T02:02:00.000+01:00

UPDATE - Want to see more - check out my websites viewing room and enter the password "Bolton"

My job allows me to meet a wide range of amazing people and recently I met Aazam at the Feel Good Festival where he was great teaching the kids some cooking skills. Aazam is a natural on stage as well as being a very talented cook in the fashionable style of fusion cooking.

Our paths crossed again recently at the Bolton Food Festival where Aazam along with the Hairy Bikers and James Martin were passing on culinary tips to those lucky enough to attend.

Here are a selection of images of Aazam entertaining the crowds.

Pat (Adrene) and Richards wedding

2009-09-02T02:49:00.007+01:00

Just a quick note for those looking for pictures from the amazing wedding of Pat and Richard recently. As soon as the happy couple get back from their honeymoon we will upload the pictures to our gallery section for everyone to look at. In the meantime, here is tiny peek!

Dickey Steps Gymkana 2009 - Now live

2009-09-02T02:26:00.008+01:00

Have I mentioned that I love horses yet? So much so that I regularly help out at a local stable called Dickey Steps and once again I was asked to bring my camera along to the Gymkana event for 2009.

...and from the apple dunking game-

Update - The pictures are now live check out the gallery on my equine site and use the password - Pippin

Watch out Girls

2009-09-02T02:19:00.005+01:00

This fella is gonna melt some hearts in a few years. James came into my studio recently and we had a great studio shoot where we got some lovely shots.

James' mum sent me this lovely message-

"They are fantastic, James is very proud! Your wonderful, I will be telling all my friends and family that they must only ever have their pictures done by you."

Need I say anymore.

Not forgetting

2009-08-10T01:51:00.001+01:00

Manchester is a mix match of styles which I find intriguing, full of amazing little unknown places which are great for location shoots. The recent model shoots were a great opportunity to use various backdrops to add to the atmosphere of the pictures.

A special thank you goes to the wonderful vintage clothing shop Rags to Bitches and the trendy down to earth chill out zone Night and Day Cafe who were good enough to allow me to disrupt their day and use each as a location. Plus thanks to the Lowry Hotel for its kindness in allowing us to use it as a place to change outfits too.

Dont ya just LoveIt.

2009-08-09T23:43:00.005+01:00

Coming up in September, taking place in the beautiful Lake District, we are taking part in a not to be missed Wedding Fayre. LoveIt Media are organising the event and have decided to use one of my photos for their magazine too. I cant wait - see you there.

For more info - www.weddingservicescumbria.co.uk

Four models. One day.

2009-08-09T23:36:00.007+01:00

Big thanks to Trudie, Rachel, Charlie and Laura for a long but fun day in Manchester Town Centre. From the 5 star Lowry to the bohemian Northern Quarter, skyrise Spinningfields to trendy Castlefield, we got some great shots to add to the Maverick agency's folio.

Family celebrations!

2009-08-05T19:22:00.008+01:00

I was honoured to be asked to come along and take a family portrait to celebrate a couples 50th Wedding Anniversary recently. Family members from as far as Australia got together to celebrate the occasion and come together as a family. It was a pleasure to meet you all.

"It was wonderful to come to the studio last week on Thursday. we had a lovely time viewing our photographs - they were all fantastic!! It was a tough decision to choose the ones for Mum and Dad but with your help and guidance you made it seem relatively easy so thank you for that!!!!

Thank you once again-you have done a fantastic job! Love and best wishes from Sue Fahey. x"

Alex,Dan and their lovely family!

2009-08-05T19:04:00.006+01:00

Alex is a really talented florist I have known for a few years now. I was really pleased when she asked me to take some pictures of her lovely family as I just knew it would be a fun shoot. We were fortunate with the weather and got some great shots in the gardens of her fantastic house.

Her floristry truly is amazing and I highly recommend Alex to all my clients, check out her website at www.funkyfloraldesign.co.uk

My new assistant

2009-07-26T12:24:00.002+01:00

During the school holidays we have a new face in the studio who is working hard for her pocket money.

My daughter Mae has been enjoying helping me for a couple of shoots and is beginning to get an eye for a good picture too. Im so proud of my little girl.

Another article....Around Saddleworth Magazine

2009-07-19T18:52:00.008+01:00

One of our local publications has kindly asked for me to write an article for its latest issue.

Around Saddleworth magazine chose Esther Marie Photography to feature in its wedding special because of the great reputation we have with venues in the area.

Keep an eye out for this very helpful magazine.

If you go down to the woods today....

2009-07-15T12:05:00.001+01:00

With the beautiful weather we've had lately, I couldnt wait to do this fantasy shoot with Charlotte, my very brave model.

Based around the idea of the absinthe laden green fairy, we ventured into the woods after some fantastic makeup and hair styling beautifully done by Heavenly Bodies.

Im sure you'll agree Charlotte looks stunning even though we were hit by a plague of midges but we got some amazing imagery.

Feel Good Talent

2009-07-12T11:46:00.000+01:00

The festival also had music happening here, there and everywhere. Local pubs, clubs, cafes and the museum had an eclectic mix of some of the latest bands and local talent.

A personal favourite of mine was the Travelling Band and not just because of their good looks.

The Bluetones

2009-07-12T11:34:00.000+01:00

Headlining the Feel Good Festival were the amazing Bluetones who played a great set and stayed on for much longer than they were supposed too (sorry Mr. Mayor).

A great set of some new stuff mixed in with everyones favourites plus some stage invaders too.

Feelin' Good

2009-07-12T10:49:00.002+01:00

Big congratulations goes out to Suzy, Debbie and everyone else involved in organising the Feel Good Festival - a wonderful couple of days with loads going on for all ages putting pride back into Rochdale.

I felt so lucky to be asked to photograph the event and met the wonderfully talented chefs Aldo Zilli and Aazam Ahmad, the street theatre performers, Skylight Circus and the lovely stall holders. Everyone I spoke too loved all that was going on from Cyberstein, the amazing robot to some of the fantastic bands that played at various venues.

Check out my movie for some of the highlights-

2009-07-04T12:51:00.002+01:00

Cant wait! Big weekend of fun in Rochdale and once again the Rochdale Township team have asked me to cover the event. Celebrity Chefs, street performers and great bands with The Bluetones headling. Its gonna be great!

See their website for more details of their day - Feel Good Festival

2009-07-01T12:48:00.002+01:00

Looking forward to capturing the next fun event for Rochdale Township - see their website for more details.

See us in Bride Magazine

2009-06-27T16:12:00.005+01:00

One of the leading national bridal magazines latest issue has specifically chosen Esther Marie Photography to feature on its cover CD.

Ask for it at your local newsagents.

2009-06-27T13:53:00.003+01:00

Weve just shown the pictures from our latest party to sisters Kate and Alex with their Mum and Dad. It was hard work narrowing them down because we all had different favourites but we got there in the end.

If you want to see the rest of the pictures ask the birthday girls for the password and go to www.esthermarie-photography.co.uk/portraits then click on Viewing Room.

Shaw Field Liveries

2009-06-15T16:43:00.005+01:00

Here are some pictures took recently at one of my favourite places, it was great to see Esther and everyone and cant wait to be there for the next event. For more details visit www.shawfarmliveries.co.uk/

The Wedding of Mark and Louise

2009-06-06T21:44:00.004+01:00

Last weekend the weather was gorgeous and was a lovely day to get married. Mark and Louise got married with all their friends and family around them at one of my favourite venues, the Bella Vista.

Here are a selection of images from their Wedding Day.

Best job in the world

2009-06-06T17:20:00.006+01:00

Weddings are thoroughly enjoyable for me but a very long day. I love the whole day though, helping the bride getting ready, smiling as the bride and groom take their vows, laughing at the best mans speech and watching the couple lose themselves in their first dance.

Then as I look through some of the pictures I have taken, I cant wait til I see the happy couple again so that I can share the memories that have been captured. Its quite simply an honour to be part of all this.

Many of my clients become good friends and come back when their family grows, Im just so lucky.

Party Time for Molly and Friends

2009-06-06T14:20:00.004+01:00

Molly had her 15th Birthday recently and chose to celebrate her birthday with her close friends at a Party Shoot in my studio.

They had a great time and got dressed up in their favourite pastimes so we had horse riders, ballerinas and footballers in a shoot with a difference as well as their party frocks.

Ive included below some of my favourites and the rest can be seen in the client gallery at www.esthermarie-photography.co.uk/portraits (ask Molly for the password).

Chris and Amy's Big Day

2009-05-26T22:38:00.000+01:00

Just couldn't wait to show everyone some of the lovely images we got from this wonderful day. Looking forward to seeing Chris and Amy when they return from their honeymoon to show them the rest of their beautiful wedding photographs.

Blown away by the Soul Brothers

2009-05-26T00:48:00.000+01:00

It was well worth sticking around at my last Wedding because the band that kept guests dancing into the early hours were amazing. These guys didnt stop with a fantastic list of tunes, some fancy moves and big sounds. Check them out for yourself at www.soulbros.co.uk

Esther Marie Photography and Brooke

2009-05-26T00:38:00.000+01:00

I am very proud to announce that we have teamed up with the Brooke charity to support a very worthy cause helping horses and poorer communities all over the world to be educated in horse care ensuring a better quality of life for all animals.

A donation is made from any commission for equine photography on any products ordered this is deducted from any profit I make.

Ruby the Dog.

2009-05-11T04:08:00.000+01:00

Jean and her family recently came into the studio for some family photographs, they also brought along with them Ruby the dog - she was such a lovely character! She made her self quite at home especially with the door mat! Check out that smile.

It was great meeting them all and I look forward to seeing you all soon.

And the nominations are...

2009-05-05T18:01:00.000+01:00

Fantastic news –

One of my favourite images has been shortlisted for the North West BIPP/MPA award for portraiture. Doesnt Olivia look beautiful.

Congratulations to Victoria and Rob!

2009-04-27T00:11:00.000+01:00

What a great way to start my blog, Victoria and Rob got married on the 25th April on a sunny beautiful day at Saddle worth hotel.

It doesn't seem that long ago that I had the pleasure of photographing Victoria's sisters wedding it was lovely seeing everyone again we had a great day!

Here's a montage of some of the photographs from their special day-

Coming Soon

2008-10-30T16:51:00.000Z

My hopes, my fears, the joy, the tears, all laid bare for you to share.