Martin Lyons Photo Blog

Check out - http://snowdonia-photo.co.uk/

2010-11-05T18:35:00.000-07:00

This summer I have made several trips with friend and landscape photographer Reg Marshall to the beautiful landscape of the Snowdonia National park to photograph the stunning backdrops North Wales.

I thought i would share this fabulous shot taken by Reg Marshall of http://snowdonia-photo.co.uk/ and tell you about his new website where you can buy some of his stunning panoramic shots which have all been taken in and around the Snowdonia National Park.

Dean & Ruth Pre Wedding Shoot

2010-04-20T15:22:00.001-07:00

Now this is how I like to spend my day..

Travelling around Conwy in the sunshine with two super-cool people making fun, relaxed, quirky, creative images, getting to know each other and laughing plenty along the way.

Dean & Ruth get married this year in Anglesey / Ynys Mon I am really looking forward to it!, they are both great people and I can wait to shoot with them again.

Here are a few of my favourites from the pre wedding shoot....

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Chris & Hannah Pre Wedding Shoot

2010-04-20T13:02:00.000-07:00

Martin Lyons Photography is always looking for ways to keep things fresh & up to date!, this is the first of many videos to be added to my blog!, there are many new exciting changes on the horizon so keep watching!. Monday 29th of March I had the pleasure of travelling over to Alderly Edge in Cheshire for a Pre Wedding Shoot with Chris & Hannah and their lovely daughter, the day started with a coffee and chat The Wizard before a stroll through the woods in Alderly Edge, its was great fun and Chris & Hannah soon warmed to the shoot!, It turned into a Pre Wedding shoot / Lifestyle Baby shoot as the show was almost stolen by such a beautiful little girl!, it was so lovely to see where Chris proposed to Hannah, big thanks for such a fun day out! alderly edge wedding photographer, wedding photography nether alderly, baby, kids, model, lifestyle photographer cheshire, alderly edge, alderly edge

John & Patricia - The Quay Deganwy, Conwy, North Wales

2010-02-11T04:45:00.000-08:00

December 2009 Christmas & a chill were in the air!, I travelled over to Mould in Fflintshire in the morning to capture the bride getting ready at home with her bridesmaids, before travelling back to the stunning Quay Hotel & Spa in Deganwy, Conwy. After a few glasses of mulled wine we headed outside to take some shots in the beautiful water featured court yard for 10 minuites, before coming back into the warmth and the glitter of the Christmas tree, as with all of my weddings i like to capture shots of little details that really show the time of year!, thanks to the whole family for a great day, check out the hotels website for a further look: http://www.quayhotel.co.uk/ here are a few of my favourites:

Family / Baby Lifestyle photo shoot in Chester.

2010-02-10T13:53:00.000-08:00

Few things are as sweet as spending time with a beautiful toddler!!. They are curious, full of wonder and exploration, Thank you to Katie & Rob for all the tea & cake!! I had a great afternoon. Here are a few images from the shoot:baby shoots, toddler shoots in north wales, conwy, colwyn bay, llandudno kids shoot, lifstyle family shoots in north wales, abergele, rhyl, bangor, penrynside, kids and teenager model catalogue shoots.

2010-02-10T11:47:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Tips for Brides & Grooms

2010-02-10T11:03:00.000-08:00

Here are some of my top tips for getting the best out of your wedding photography.

1. Group shots: Remember that a long list of group shots can take a long time, try to choose your immediate family only, the wedding party and maybe a big group shot of everyone. During the day I always try to capture every guest in a more candid style.
2. I like to take the Bride and Groom away for some ‘alone time’ after the group shots. This is a special time as it allows you to relax and spend some very romantic time together as husband and wife for the first time. This maybe something simple like sneaking off around the corner or even driving to a location that is special to you both. Please factor at least 45 mins to your day for this session.
3. During bridal preparations try to limit the number of people in your room to keep things as stress free as possible and have everything arranged ready so you are not looking for items at the last minute. Having all your bits and pieces handy also helps me get some great detail shots.
4. If you would like some bridal portraits then plan to be ready an hour before you are due to leave. This is a lovely time for some photos with your Mum & Dad or other special people who are helping you get ready.
5. Assign someone to keep your room tidy. When I am shooting the bride getting ready a nice tidy room is so much better. Who wants mess on their wedding photos?.
6. Don’t forget to tell me if there are any special items that you would like me to capture. Are you wearing something that has a family connection? Has your husband to be sent you a gift? Small details make great album images and also great memories for you.
7. During the speeches, I might remove tall napkins, table numbers or anything else that obstructs my view. I really want to take the best photos I can and this sometimes requires some slight adjustments.
8. It’s supposed to be lucky if it rains on your wedding day but it can play havoc with plans for photos! So together we will plan a backup if it should rain so all eventualities are covered but don’t forget photos with brollies look really greatl!
9. Tell your ushers before hand that they will probably be called upon to help arrange some group shots….and find people!
10. Videographers & Photographers: need to make sure they don't get in each other's way. It's probably also best to specify very clearly as to which one of us has the highest priority for you, if you don't want to worry about this at all, ask your photographer to recommend a videographer that he/she has worked well with in the past.

Neil & Clare - Eaves Hall, Clitheroe, Lancashire

2009-12-18T05:15:00.000-08:00

The day started when I arrived at the beautiful Eaves Hall in Clitheroe for the bridal prep, Stuart my assistant arrived just behind me and went of to capture the groom, bestman and usher's.

After the ceremony the sun managed to break through the clouds giving us a window to get outside and take some group shots, about five minutes after we finished it started to rain again!,

Clitheroe is quite a distance from my base but I really enjoy photographing different venues its not the first time i have been to Eaves Hall but its always nice to go back! . I have quite a few weddings this year and numerous that are further than the north west region. Neil & Clare had a fantastic day in the surroundings of the luxury hotel: check out the link for a futher look at the Hall: http://www.eaveshall.co.uk/ below are a few images from their day, Enjoy!..Lancashire Wedding Photographer, Eaves Hall Wedding Photograpy, Weddings photography in lancashire, wedding photographer eaves hall, Wedding photography in lancs, wedding photographers in cheshire, wedding photographer in north wales, wedding photography in north wales, lancashire wedding photographer, eaves hall wedding photographers,

Lance & Nicky Wedding - Bodysgallen Hall, Llandudno

2009-12-18T04:04:00.000-08:00

Booking a photographer was a last minute decision for Lance & Nicky so I only met them a few days before their big day!, running two successful local pubs (The Castle View in Deganwy & The Gladstone in Dwygyfylchi), it was a very intimate winter wedding in the beautiful setting of Bodysgallen Hall, near Llandudno, with only 25 guests its was a real pleasure to be part of such a beautiful family event.

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Gethin & Ceri Wedding - Northop Hall, Fflintshire

2009-11-13T10:49:00.000-08:00

August / September & October are without doubt the busiest month's for weddings. Here are a few shots a from a lovely wedding I shot last weekend at St Asaph Parish Church before going on to Northop Hall in Fflintshire.

The day started with glorious weather and it looked very promising, but as we all know November can be very unpredictable! and steadily the rain got heavier, I think its important to realise that despite the rain you can get some wicked shots!, It was a fab day with lots of fun, food and happiness all round, in fact I could hardly walk after all the food!!, a big thanks to Gethin and Ceri for being the perfect hosts and couple, and Merv for the bacon butties!.Conwy Wedding Photographer, Conwy Wedding Photograpy, Weddings photography in Fflintshire, wedding photographer conwy, Wedding photography in , wedding photographers in northop hall, wedding photographer in St Asaph, wedding photography in north wales, Northop Hall wedding photographer, north wales wedding photographers, Northop Hall, Fflintshire, Mould,

Gethin & Ceri - Pre Wedding Shoot, Conwy, North Wales

2009-11-13T05:02:00.000-08:00

Here are some shots form a recent pre wedding shoot with Gethin & Ceri, the location for the shoot was beautiful Conwy, North Wales, which is a great place for taking portraits, I’m so looking looking forward to photographing their wedding this month, here are a few of may favourites.Conwy Wedding Photographer, Conwy Wedding Photograpy, Weddings photography in Conwyr, wedding photographer conwy, Wedding photography in Conwy, wedding photographers in cheshire, wedding photographer in north wales, wedding photography in north wales, north wales wedding photographer, north wales wedding photographers,

Matty & Jenna - De Vere/St David's Park - Chester

2009-11-13T04:26:00.000-08:00

Matty & Jenna celebrated their special day De Vere / St David's Park near Chester. It was a fabulous venue for photos and for celebrating their wedding with family and friends, Jenna looked beautiful in her dress and Matty looked pretty dapper himself!, here are a few of my favourites.St davids devere wedding photographer, Chester Wedding Photographer, Cheshire Wedding Photograpy, Weddings photography in Chester, wedding photographer chester, Wedding photography in Chester, wedding photographers in cheshire, wedding photographer in north wales, wedding photography in north wales, north wales wedding photographer, north wales wedding photographers, wedding photographers in chester,

Big thanks to Stuart my assistant for helping me with the setup on this one, having a second photographer is invaluable for shots like this!.

Nathan & Laura - Nailcote Hall, Kenilworth

2009-09-05T13:27:00.000-07:00

A fantastic wedding at Nailcote Hall in Kenilworth with Laura & Nathan. I have posted a couple of images from the wedding for you to take a peek.Warwickshire Wedding Photographer, Warwickshire Wedding Photograpy, Weddings photography in Nailcote Hall, wedding photographer Warwickshire, Wedding photography in Warwick, wedding photographers in Kenilworth, wedding photographer in Nailcote Hall, wedding photography in Warwickshire, Warwickshire wedding photographer, Nailcote Hall wedding photographers

Mike & Julie Wedding - Craig Y Dderwen, Betws y Coed.

2009-09-04T05:10:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of my favorites from a wonderful wedding at the stunning Craig Y Dderwen in Betws Y Coed, North Wales. A wonderful day was had by all despite a few patches of rain, It was so much fun to shoot the day and great to see such a lovely family so happy.North Wales Wedding Photographer, Craig Y Derwen Wedding Photograpy, Weddings photography in Craig Y Derwen, wedding photographer Betws Y Coed, Wedding photography in Conwy Valley, wedding photographers in North Wales, wedding photographer in north wales, wedding photography in Llanwrst, north wales wedding photographer, Betws Y Coed wedding photographers, Craig Y Derwen Photography.

Matty & Jenna - Pre Wedding Shoot

2009-07-30T14:38:00.000-07:00

Matty and Jenna's Pre Wedding Shoot it was a typical grey day with a bright sunlight poking through the clouds ever so offten, fortunately we managed to avoid the rain and we had a great day! I’m really looking forward to their wedding at the St Davids De Vere nr Chester in a few weeks.

Kids Shoot.

2009-07-30T14:29:00.000-07:00

Here are some shots from a fun kids shoot i did last weekend, the rain tried to give us a difficult time but after a change of clothes and some dinner we went jumping in the puddles!! these are some of my favorites:-north wales children’s photographer, north wales on location, north wales baby photographe,children’s photography, family photography, teenage photography north wales, couple photography, kids photography north wales, kids photography,session, family fun, north wales portraits, family portraits, baby portraits, studio session, frames, cnvas blocks, value for money, professional images, photographer, local, Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, St Asaph, Abergele, Rhyl, Rhos on Sea, llanfairfechan, Bangor, Glan Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Penryn Bay, Penryn Side

Nev & Karen's Wedding - St George's Hotel, Llandudno

2009-07-02T14:22:00.000-07:00

I recently had the privilege of photographing Nev & Karen's wedding, I started the day at Nev's parents house and then onto the St Georges Hotel to photograph Karen before the ceremony. It was a stunning wedding,I had a great time and captured tons of beautiful images despite the wind!, Here are a few favourite images from the day.Conwy Wedding Photographer, llandudno Wedding Photograpy, Weddings photography in llandudno, wedding photographer st georges hotel, Wedding photography in colwyn bay, wedding photographers in llandudno, wedding photographer in north wales, wedding photography in north wales, north wales wedding photographer, north wales wedding photographers, st georges hotel llandudno, photography st georges hotel llandudno

Johnathan & Natalie's - Plas Maenan, Conwy

2009-07-02T14:14:00.001-07:00

Johnathan & Natalie's wedding a few Saturday's ago The day started with bridal preparations at the brides home, from there I headed to grooms home before going to the Christ Church in Llanfairfechan, The weather was fantastic with the sun beaming all day!. Johnathan & Natalie are such a lovely couple who are very much in love! I wish them all the best for the future and look forward to producing their album.llanrwst Wedding Photograpy, Weddings photography in menan, wedding photographer llanfairfechan, Wedding photography in Plas Maenan, wedding photographers in Conwy, wedding photographer in north wales, wedding photography in north wales, north wales wedding photographer, north wales wedding photographers, Plas Maenan Conwy,

Jules & Alison Wedding - St Anne's Church, Lydgate

2009-05-20T15:39:00.000-07:00

Another beautiful wedding last weekend with Jules & Alison. The day started at 11am with bridal preparations before we went on to the beautiful St Anne's Church in Lydgate for the ceremony. We finished the day at The White Hart Inn across the road for the reception. It was a challenging day weather wise, we had every sort of weather possible from hail & wind the occasional spots of sunshine at various points!!, Never the less it was a fabulous day, Jules & Alison are such a great couple and it was a real pleasure to spend your wedding day with you.

A big thank you to Phil & Eleanor, who’s wedding's I photographed last year for referring Jules & Alison. Take a look at some of my favourites.llydgate WeddingPhotograpy, Weddings photography in lydgate, wedding photographer lydgate, Wedding photography in st annes church lydgate, wedding photographers in the white hart lydgate, wedding photographer in lydgate, wedding photography in the white hart, manchester wedding photographer, lydgate wedding photographers, the white hart lydgate,

Steve & Katie Wedding - Oriel House St Asaph

2009-05-13T11:15:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would put up a contact sheet from Steve & Katie's wedding a couple of weeks ago at the Oriel Country House, St Asaph. I know the images are small but it gives you a taste of what I shot. Thanks to Steve & Katie for being a great Bride & Groom and for all their hospitality.st asaph Wedding Photographer, st asaph Wedding Photograpy, Weddings photography in st asaph, wedding photographer oriel house, Wedding photography in oriel house, wedding photographers in st asaph, wedding photographer in north wales, wedding photography in north wales, north wales wedding photographer, north wales wedding photographers, graphistudio wedding albums north wales, reportage north wales photography, coffee book albums north wales

Portfolio Shoot - Kadi

2009-05-10T06:24:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would share with you a few pictures taken on Sunday with Kadi. The shoot was to help enhance Kadi's portfolio, Here are a few shots that we took on the day.north wales children’s photographer, north wales on location, north wales baby photographe,children’s photography, family photography, teenage photography, couple photography, kids photography, kids photography,session, family fun, north wales portraits, family portraits, baby portraits, studio session, frames, cnvas blocks, value for money, professional images, photographer, local, Conwy,Professional models photographer north wales, Amateur model photgraphy, Dance photography, Actors head shot photographer

Lifestyle - Family Shoot

2009-05-07T04:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Nev, Karen & the Family for being so much fun last weekend!. We had a great family shoot on location in Conwy.north wales children’s photographer, north wales on location, north wales baby photographe,children’s photography, family photography, teenage photography north wales, couple photography, kids photography north wales, kids photography,session, family fun, north wales portraits, family portraits, baby portraits, studio session, frames, cnvas blocks, value for money, professional images, photographer, local, Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, St Asaph, Abergele, Rhyl, Rhos on Sea, llanfairfechan, Bangor, Glan Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Penryn Bay, Penryn Side

Model Portfolio - Faye

2009-05-02T06:56:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would ad a couple of shots from yesterdays lifestyle shoot.