Sorcha Holloway Photography

Prudence Gowns Shoot on Wembury Beach

sorcha — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:51:51 +0000

We had a wonderful evening last Wednesday doing a shoot on Wembury Beach for images to use on my vouchers for the Crescent Specialist Dental Centre and Prudence Gowns. We were thrilled to have Tasmin Head model for us. Tasmin was unable to model for me a couple of months ago due to serious illness, but thankfully, as you can see, she has made a miraculous recovery and looks fabulous, don’t you think? Her hair and make-up were done by Emma and Louise at Peace Salon on Peverell Park Road, dresses provided by Prudence Gowns, teeth as good as they are because of the Crescent!!!

I thought I’d pop a few of the images here for all to see…

Business Associations

sorcha — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:29:38 +0000

Over the last few months we have become associated with a few local businesses, and have decided to provide various vouchers for our mutual promotion.

We were delighted to be approached by the Crescent Specialist Dental Centre, the most renowned specialist orthodontic practice in the Southwest. In addition to their multi-award winning specialist dental care, they are also now offering a number of aesthetic procedures. What better time to celebrate your smile than when you have your brace removed? Celebrate your new smile with a complimentary portrait sitting & 10″x 8″ print from SHP! The vouchers will be given out on the day your brace is removed…

I am also delighted to announce that everyone who buys a Bridal Gown from Prudence Gowns or the Ivory Tower will receive a £100 discount vouchers to be used towards any Sorcha Holloway Photography wedding package, subject to availability… I highly recommend Sonya and her team at Prudence Gowns and Janine and Michelle at the Ivory Tower. It has been a pleasure to work with them recently on various shoots, and I look forward to a long association with both in the future…

BIPP Western Region

sorcha — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:32:46 +0000

I was surprised, but delighted, to be invited on to the committee of our region of the British Institute of Professional Photographers. I will be working with a rather dynamic and fun group of individuals who works very hard for the greater good of photography and Photographers in the Western Region. I am looking forward to my first committee meeting next Tuesday after the Photovision Roadshow in Bristol…

As an ex-venture scout, I promise to do my best!!!

Langdon Court Wedding Fair

sorcha — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:27:02 +0000

I don’t know where the time goes! Shame on me for not keeping this blog more up-to-date! Time to change all that!

We are pleased to announce that you can meet us this Sunday, the 18th July, at the Langdon Court Wedding Fair. Come and check out our new display stand, view our portfolio and peruse our albums… Stop for a chat, get to know us, and consider whether our very dedicated and personalized coverage is what you’re looking for in your wedding photography…

Westcountry Wedding Awards!

sorcha — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:14:22 +0000

Tim and I are so delighted to have won the Judge’s Choice Award at the Westcountry Wedding Awards, held at Crownhill Fort in Plymouth last Wednesday. Tim couldn’t make it to the awards, so we will have to sort out a photo sometime soon to post here! However, I was well-supported by my daughter, Tara, and my sister, Eileen, and I was also really pleased at how well our winning was received by so many of the other suppliers to the wedding industry in the Westcountry… Thank you all for your support and warm wishes! Most importantly, a very BIG thank you to all our Brides and Grooms who voted for us and wrote such lovely comments about us… We’re happy that YOU are happy! We look forward to all the weddings still to come this year and entering the awards again next year…

Plymouth Boudoir Photography

sorcha — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:06:02 +0000

A little Plymouth Boudoir Photography update… We are pleased to announce Peace Salon in Peverell as our associated salon for makeovers… Anything from Hair/Make-up only up to their full Boudoir package of Hair, Make-up, Nails and St Tropez! They provide an excellent service with a friendly welcome and are ideally situated very close to the studio…

Westcountry Wedding Awards- Breaking News!!!

sorcha — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:05:25 +0000

We are delighted to announce that for the third consecutive year we are finalists in the Westcountry Wedding Awards. These are consumer awards, based on client reviews so we are delighted that for the last three years we have consistently shown such a high level of customer satisfaction. Last year we were delighted to be the only photographers to have been shortlisted for 2 consecutive years, and now it’s even better that we’ve done it for 3! For more information, please look at www.westcountryweddingawards.co.uk/Home.htm

Pregnancy and Newborn Portraiture

sorcha — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:13:44 +0000

I thought it would be nice to share with you this little video that I am currently showing on Baby TV in the ante-natal clinic of our local hospital. Just a little promotion, primarily of my Pregnancy and Newborn Portraiture.

Destination Weddings

sorcha — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:42:35 +0000

We had a wonderful holiday in Antigua and should have some lovely images ready to show you soon… While we were there we spoke to wedding co-ordinators at a couple of 5 star resorts about Destination Weddings. It would appear that wedding bookings are down at these high-end resorts this year, no doubt a sign that this worldwide recession is far from over. However, it never ceases to amaze me that some people go to huge effort and expense to have a wedding in paradise, and yet settle for photographs from a young and inexperienced hotel staff photographer, taking home poor quality prints. Surely they would prefer to have a beautiful high-quality wedding album to treasure the memories of their special day? We spent a day at Long Bay, and while I was bobbing around in the warm sea, I was watching a photographer with a newly married couple on the beach. I have to say, I was cringing a little, and had to restrain myself from getting out and giving the photographer a few pointers! If any of you are considering a Destination Wedding, please, please think carefully about your photography… It probably wouldn’t cost as much as you would imagine to take a good photographer with you, and the results will speak for themselves!

I thought it was about time I uploaded a photo of me receiving my Award for BIPP Western Region Pet Photographer of the Year from Chris Harper, Chief Executive of the British Institute of Professional Photography. The winning image is now framed and proudly displayed for anyone who visits the studio…

WBIPP Pet Photographer of the Year

February Update

sorcha — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:18:31 +0000

What a great start to the year it has been! I have been busier than ever for this time of year, and am very excited about the coming year… Ready for my holiday now, though! But is a photographer ever on holiday???
On top of this, I just had notification in the post this morning of another Gold Award from the SWPP, in the Pictorial Category, for my image of “Let the Dance Begin” (see my New Year post below), an 18″ high sculpture in my home town of Strabane, designed by Maurice Harron.

Our first wedding of the year took place last Saturday at Mt Edgcumbe and the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. Congratulations, Janet and Mark, it was a pleasure to be part of your special day! We were so lucky with the weather, it was almost warm in the sunshine!

Some information for any happy couples planning their wedding… We will have a stand at the Langdon Court Wedding Fair on February 28th, but unfortunately Tim and I are unable to be there. We will be represented by Yves McGrath, another charming Irish lady! Please do pop by and say Hi to her…