The Ivy is a London Event Photography dream. Despite the challenging low light it’s a marvellously atmospheric venue in the heart of London’s Theatre land. With it’s dark wood panelling, contemporary wall art and iconic stained glass windows, The Ivy is pure class and it’s easy to see why it’s still one of the West End’s premier venues for an intimate and private celebration.
Below are a few selected images from a double 40th party (twins from New York, New York!) documenting a memorable nights celebration with their closest friends and family.
Finally a big thank you to all the staff at The Ivy (especially Nigel and Dinzey) who helped the evenings go without a hitch and of course Esther Williams’ Jazz Trio who were simply fab.
Today I’ve been very lucky to have an interview featured on the website ‘Your Perfect Wedding Photographer‘. It’s a great resource for couples all over the UK looking for a wedding photographer to suit their style and budget.
As a London Event Photographer it’s a refreshing change to escape from London. There are some wonderful boutique hotels around the country and Babington House near Frome in Somerset is one of my favourite event photography venues. It’s a relaxing hotel, set in 18 acres, stylish but not pretentious and run by really lovely down to earth staff. I was on hand to do the event photography for a double 50th party and with the help of Lou Smith we documented a truly remarkable family celebrating with their closest friends and family.
A really memorable weekend of fun filled event photography.
Just for a change, here’s a little postette about my brother-in-law, Dan Poole of Rosewood and Teak – Vintage Furniture.
Based in West London, Dan sources and sells collectable vintage furniture from the 1950′s & 60′s, specialising in the best of British and Danish craftsmanship and design. Most of the vintage furniture he buys are wood based incorporating solid Teak, Rosewood and Afromosia (African Teak). His expertise is primarily chairs and sideboards, but he has such an excellent eye for design that he really enjoys discovering a piece that is both beautiful to look at and a great example of such a classic genre.
What makes Dan particularly good is that he aims to acquire pieces that will retain their value, mostly mid-range and therefore avoiding the more mass produced and obvious designs. He buys a few pieces each month and prices them fairly and unlike many other dealers, he doesn’t have a shop so he’s very competitively priced.
If you’re in the market and appreciate these timeless and functional works of art, then contact Dan via his Facebook Page.
You can also visit Dan at the Midcentury Modern show at Dulwich College on 18 March 2012
