gavin conlan photography ltd wins Gold in the monthly SWPP photography competition | Essex Portrait Photographer

October 11, 2014 Gavin Conlan

Link to blog post showcasing Gavin Conlan's Gold award winning photograph from September's Fashion category in the SWPP Monthly International Competition

Snowdrop Sunday | Hedingham Castle | Gavin Conlan Photography Ltd | Essex Portrait Photographer

March 3, 2014 Gavin Conlan

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Hedingham Castle for the last snowdrop Sunday of this year.

“The Castle’s winter gardens are possibly the most romantic in the East of England, with at least 13 varieties of snowdrops covering the steep slopes of the motte and bailey and setting off the trees and lakes in front of the Georgian Mansion House” – Hedingham Castle

Hedingham Castle is a glorious Wedding and Events venue in Essex and I would recommend everyone to visit, you will not be disappointed.

“The 900 year old Norman keep of Hedingham Castle stands in 160 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland where the Lindsay family, descendants of the original owners, the De Veres, still live.

Hedingham Castle is not just one place. Romantic, beautiful, ancient, historic and wild, it is somewhere to set your imagination free. Privately owned, its character is unique, and its history is the heritage of us all” – Hedingham Castle

I really hope you love my selection of photographs.

All the best – Gavin.

Snowdrop walk at Hedingham Castle, photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

Breaking News: The Essex Wedding Awards 2013 FINALIST Wedding Photographer of the Year | gavin conlan photography Ltd

October 21, 2013 Gavin Conlan

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I received the amazing news today that I’m a finalist in the Wedding Photographer of the Year category at this years Essex Wedding Awards. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony at Parklands Quendon Hall on the 28th November 2013.

I feel absolutely blessed to have received this nomination and the recognition of my photography in the wedding industry, my photography journey has been amazing so far and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

One of my favourite and inspirational quotes is;

“The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible” – Joel Brown

And a good few years ago I had the unpleasant experience of having my work critiqued at a British Journal of Photography exhibition, don’t get me wrong a critique is vital for your improvement and growth as a photographer but what happened to me on this day was something I’ll never forget.

I remember sitting down all nervous having a portfolio of studio style headshots that I had taken at a lighting workshop. Now I know the headshots I took weren’t the most creative of work but as I said these were my first steps into the world of portrait photography and I was more concerned with getting the lighting techniques correct. I sat there while he (the judge) basically said I should never ever take another portrait again, that I was pretty much hopeless at it and that I should concentrate on photographing such things as landscapes; needless to say I was made to feel so small. I couldn’t quite believe what I was hearing I thought he was there to help me and to give me an idea on how I can improve. I just sat there embarrassed and with thoughts running through my head of wanting to smash his face in with my portfolio – I couldn’t get out of there fast enough.

You know what though I always credit that chap for inspiring me to prove him wrong and to myself that I could do it and to make my mark in photographing people. From that day forth I did all I could to work on my technique and to learn from other amazing photographers who’s work truly inspired me.

So to have this nomination is a massive reassurance that this path I’m taking is the right one…

Thank you!!!!

Mustang Dream Weddings | Gavin Conlan Photographer | Essex Wedding Photography | www.gavinconlan.com

September 14, 2013 Gavin Conlan

Mustang Dream Weddings is an Essex based company suppling the iconic American dream car the 1965 Ford Mustang. It's available to hire for Weddings, Proms and all Black Tie events with prices starting at £130 for a single journey and £250 for a return journey that doesn't exceed a 50 mile radius. This stunning convertible is available for chauffeured hire and seats a maximum of 3 passengers.

If you are interested in making a booking please visit http://www.mustangdreamweddings.co.uk

In the meantime please check out some images of this amazing piece of machinery.

- Gavin