Happy Christmas and New Year!

Wishing everyone, especially all my clients, a Happy Christmas and New Year!!  Thanks for a great year and I look forward to seeing everyone in 2015! x

Pupils Turn into Vikings at School!

Children at Reignhead Primary School, Sheffield get into character while studying the Vikings in a creative project supported by Cornerstones, a local education business.

Pet Guests at Weddings

Bobby wore his gorgeous handmade bowtie with pride when owner Helen married the second most important man in her life! Family pets at weddings are becoming more common and accepted as part of a wedding day. Don't forget I also do pet portraits so there is no need to have to wait for a wedding to capture your special friends!

 What is the most unusual pet you have seen at a wedding?

Creative Meersbrook Bank Primary School

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Meersbrook Bank Primary School in Sheffield has become the 800th school to sign up for Cornerstones creative curriculum. The fast growing Barnsley based education company supplies schools across the UK with creative curriculum materials. Now, Meersbrook Bank Primary in Sheffield has become the 800th school to sign up for their teaching and learning resources for 3 to 11 year olds. Do you need an event covering? See more types of events in my gallery.

Scotlands meets Staffordshire for a Wedding Celebration

All the way from their home in north Scotland Sarah and Alan gathered their families for a big wedding celebration and party at Dovecliff Hall near Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. We captured all the intimate moments of the day in both photos and moving film for them to take home to relive their wonderful wedding memories over and over again. Congratulations once more!!

Wedding Photography for Love Birds

Having captured another family wedding earlier in the year it was great to see everyone again for Kirsty and James's big day at Morley Hayes Golf Club, Derbyshire. The British weather stopped the ceremony being held outdoors as planned, but the magic between them soon dried everywhere up.  For more wedding images do see the galleries on my website.

Health Systems Come to Sheffield

Informatics CIS develops surgical records software, which replaces the paper-based systems most hospitals rely on. They have recently opened an office in Sheffield and I met managing director Tom Hurrell to take his photograph and he told me, “Sheffield is a centre of excellence in the healthcare technology sector and has a general creative buzz.  Our decision has been validated as, within just a few months, the city is proving to be perfect for us.” Do you need to publicise your business? Great images can do that of people or your products, contact me for more information.

Shropshire Summer Wedding

It was great to return to my home county for Nina and Nigel's family feel wedding day in Neen Sollars, Shropshire. A wonderful summers day greeted them out of church and into the evening where the speeches could be held outside in the warm glow of the sunset. For more do see my wedding galleries.

Royal Chatsworth Wedding

St Peters Church at Edensor in Derbyshire may have played host to Royalty at the recent funeral of the late Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, but not very long before we were there celebrating Steph and Mike's marriage.  Their reception was held at the beautiful former stately home of the last Mitford sister, Chatsworth House. With great speeches and a very well performed first dance it was certainly fit for Royalty!

New Photography Award for Lisa Pitchford Photography & Film!!!

I have a new award to add to my growing collection! For the 5th consecutive year I hold the title of Complete Wedding Photographer of the Year!! This is the hardest photography category as you have to present 10 great images from 1 wedding to be scrutinised by the judges. I'm really proud to have won this title for the last 5 years and the acknowledgement I continue to give my clients the best images from their special day.

Wedding Dances in Yorkshire

A hot summers day welcomed Anna and David into married life with a ceremony in the beautiful Sheffield Town Hall upstairs suites in South Yorkshire.  After a bit of dancing in the grand setting a reception follwed at Hallowes Golf Club in Dronfield, Derbyshire.

Creative Weddings

With John's keen interest in photography he and Linda wanted all the members of the family capturing well and some creative and artistic work too! They had a great wedding day with a service at St Peter and St Paul Church in Eckington, Derbyshire and a reception at The Royal Victoria Hotel in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Click link for more wedding gallery images.

Birthday Present Portrait Gift Voucher

Having photographed some of the family before Katie gifted a family portrait shoot to her mum for her big birthday (I won't say which birthday!) We got a lovely selection of family portraits including Glenys's children and grandchildren, capturing a special time together. See more images from the shoot on my facebook page. Do contact me direct for more information on portraits for any occasion.

Maternity Portrait Shoot

For a change for you I am posting a short slideshow with a selection of images from a recent maternity shoot.  See my specialist website for maternity and newborns at www.babyadorable.co.uk

Derbyshire & Staffordshire Wedding Photography

Kerry and Steve were great to work with and we had fun in the wind capturing their special photographs. They married in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire followed by a reception at Shottle Hall, Derbyshire. See a slideshow of more of Kerry and Steve's wedding on my facebook page!

The Next Chapter

Diane and Leslie contacted me when they decided to reunite nearly 40 years on after their first marriage. Very much a couple in love they had a beautiful family wedding day at the Riverside House Hotel in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire. And I really look forward to another big family day of theirs later in the year!

Newborn portrait shoot

After capturing Annie's proud parents special wedding anniversary portraits it was only natural on Annie's arrival I should capture the amazing new member of the family. She was a very alert baby who didn't want to miss any of the action. Annie will no doubt to grow up a very curious and knowledgeable indiviual! I look forward to seeing her again soon.

Wedding Bells Ring from Spain to Sheffield

Moira and Rick brought the sunshine all the way from Spain to Sheffield when they made a trip home to tie the knot.  They said I do in a ceremony at the Sheffield Town Hall registry office followed by a reception at the Old Vicarage at Ridgeway. Do see a small highlights video on my facebook page!

Tips for helping choose your wedding photographer

In a changing world of digital photography, affordable cameras, and free website builders, there are many people trying their hand at being a professional photographer. They may have a portfolio of 20 good wedding shots for you to see. However there is no substitute for experience, so make sure that you see work from many different weddings and whole weddings. If the same Bride and Groom keep popping up in a small portfolio it means one of two things… either this photographer has not photographed many weddings before, or they have not photographed many weddings they are proud to show prospective clients. Of course all wedding photographers at some stage in their life had never photographed a wedding, but it’s important to know the level of experience you’re investing and trusting in. Check too if they are a member of a professional body like the Master Photographers Asscoiation. Contact Lisa now for more advice.

Mothers Day - Last Few Specials Left!

LAST few appointment slots available for the great Mother's Day Special Offer, don't miss out!!
Treat your mum (or yourself) to a special Mothers Day family portrait shoot!  The shoot also includes a fabulous 16x12" wall portrait available in a range of coloured frames, it's something you'll remember forever! All for only £175.  Contact Lisa to book one of the last remaining appointments now!

Mothers Day Special Portrait Shoot!

Don't forget its Mothers Day on the 30th March - so why not treat your mum (or yourself) to a special Mothers Day family portrait shoot!  The shoot also includes a fabulous 16x12" wall portrait available in a range of coloured frames, it's something you'll remember forever! All for only £175.  Contact Lisa to book, as son as possible as only a limited number of special shoots available!

Valentines Half Price Special Offer!

Wendy and Samson chose a 'Lifestyle Portrait Shoot' to celebrate their wedding anniversary. You can have a great time too and for Valentines treat your loved one to a photo shoot!! This Valentines I have a very Special Offer to help you! A Lifestyle Portrait Shoot and 20" Wall Portrait for half price!! Get in touch for more details and to book. It is a limited number offer just for Valentines so don't delay in getting in touch!

Free Wedding Planner Help!

The wedding market has been changing for many years with a majority of brides these days working full time whilst trying to plan their dream wedding. Pure Wedding World understand that every bride would use the services of a wedding planner if they could afford one. Well their Free wedding personal assistant gives you just that. This free service provides all brides with the opportunity to have support regardless of their budget. The industry has no regulation or governing body to protect brides from unqualified suppliers or venues so using a wedding planner is very useful, even if that is just to prevent a catastrophe on the day. So for those planning a wedding this new FREE wedding planner service may be of help! There is no catch www.pureweddingworld.co.uk

Luscious Luca Newborn Video Slideshow

I'm finally back online after internet connection issues that seem to have lasted a life time! To celebrate take a look at this slideshow of highlights of luscious Luca at his newborn shot! See my specialist website babyadorable for lots more information.