Raphael Lionel Photography: Blog

A change is coming...

Wed, 24 May 2017 11:44:48 GMT

"All things change.. nothing stays the same."

"Change is inevitable." "Change is good."

I love the quote, of Benjamin Franklin 'When your finished changing,.. your finished.' Perhaps it's well partnered up with the statement of Jack Welch, 'Change, before you have to..'

I have recently switched out my Canon gear for Fuji. I have resisted this for a while but.. I am really happy with the 'change'. These little black boxes are fresh and that goes well beyond their contemporary feel and appearance. I am certain the weight trade-off alone will have a big impact on my back, for my wedding shoots.

Over the next few months, there will be a few more 'changes' for myself and my photography. But, more of the good stuff all being well! Much more..

'There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction.' Winston Churchill

Wedding Day Timeline

Mon, 01 May 2017 13:00:55 GMT

One of the common things asked for when I meet up with couples planning their big day, is a suggested timeline. I have recently begun to hand these out at the Wedding Show with a copy of my pricing and a brochure detailing my work. The timeline I share is shown here and is available as a PDF download when the image is clicked. Feel free to download a copy for yourself and I hope it's useful!

Wedding Day Timeline Raphael Lionel PhotographyA suggested timeline for your wedding day

Nathanael and Shanice - Wedding Album Arrival!

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 17:09:42 GMT

The arrival this week of the wedding album for Nathanael and Shanice, just over a year after they tied the knot! They chose a beautiful Black Young Album from Graphistudio, with a touch finish, matt pages and black varnish embossing. Very nice! You can see the Young Book range here, https://www.graphistudio.com/en_GB/youngbook

Graphistudio have some really nice contemporary albums and I honestly feel they fit in with my brand vision.

Graphistudio - Young Album

Shakiel and Hannah - Sneek Peek

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:58:01 GMT

The 24th February - After Storm Doris hit the day before, all were bracing themselves for a rainy washout or a day of galeforce winds... but nobody told the sun that! It made an appearance and hung around for the best part of the afternoon.

A great day, all in all! Plenty of laughs, a few tears and wonderful memories! Congrats to the newlyweds! The Gallery is open.... full blog coming soon.

A Winter Morning in Birmingham

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:00:00 GMT

So one winter morning I ventured out to take some photo's of the city. It was bitterly cold! However, it was nice to see the sun quite low still and it gave quite a warm, dusky feel to a lot of scenes. It was good to have some time to try out a few places I had thought would be great for images and yielded some interesting finds and some disappointments.

Check out the stock images folder if you have an interest in purchasing images. I am certain more will follow...

Ready for 2017!

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 23:50:23 GMT

So, the end of the year is upon us! What will 2017 bring? Are you planning a big event? A wedding? Your Anniversary? A special occasion??

How special is it, to you?

I would say, how you choose to preserve it, ...will say a lot about how you view it!

Call me.. when your really ready!!

I collect memories... allow me to collect yours.

Quotations on request

Ibiza Stock Images

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 19:12:35 GMT

I have begun to make images available to purchase for web usage or wall art. Have a look at the Stock Image option and see the Ibiza set previously seen on Instagram. Available at a reasonable price, you can enquire about an acrylic frame if you wish. This would be coming from a supplier and dependant on their availability. Enquiries welcome. Additionally it is possible to purchase the images with the white border and name tag or without. Below are a few of my favourites.

Sneek Peek - Matthew and Rachel

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:18:00 GMT

A sneek peek of the wedding of Matthew and Rachel, soon to feature on the blog. A great variety of images on the day - stay tuned!

Sneek Peek - Sunny and Manisha

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:18:00 GMT

In April, Sunny and Manisha got married at Raglan Hall with a civil ceremony and a traditional ceremony to follow. A very colourful and vibrant day, lots of great memories. See a few below, blog to follow

Sneek Peek - Nathanael and Shanice

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:18:00 GMT

In March, Nathanael and Shanice took their vows, on a wintery day. It was a wonderful celebration of these two and there is a blog post to follow.

Mark and Kassandra - Kingdom Hall, Bacchus Rd

Fri, 01 Jan 2016 07:38:00 GMT

20th June 2015 - Mark and Kassandra got married at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Bacchus Road, Birmingham. Photographs were taken at Aston Hall, Aston and the reception was held at the Sapphire Suite, Digbeth, Birmingham. A very very wet day, suddenly cleared and gave way to full-on sunshine once the bridal party arrived for the groups and informals. It worked out excellently. This was a great example of the two photographer package I offer, as Clive Blair joined me, as second shooter and also, covered for the moments I was 'otherwise engaged'!! Enjoy!

Sneek Peek - Mark and Kassandra

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 23:18:00 GMT

Sneek Peek of Mark and Kassandra's wedding June 2015 - Stay Peeled for the blog!

Serene and Jovin - Stanford Hall

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 00:54:38 GMT

A great night for Serene and Jovin's wedding at Stanford Hall, Lutterworth on Saturday the 10th October. Images were captured on the Photo Studio setup of guests and family. A few props were enough to get the inspiration bubbling! The gallery is up and available for viewing and purchases.

Kassandra and Mark - Pre-Wedding shoot

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:40:04 GMT

A great afternoon for the pre-wedding shoot for Kass and Mark at Aston Hall! Good weather and a nice warm up for the main event!

The National Wedding Show - NEC 02nd October - 04th October 2015

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 20:50:15 GMT

Thanks to all who came over to C11 and visited Clive and myself at the National Wedding Show NEC this weekend. It was a good event as usual and we took many leads. Hope to confirm a few bookings for next year and 2017!

Sneek Peek - Ashok and Egidija

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 22:22:48 GMT

A great day for Ashok and Egidija in Leicester back in May.

Matt and Kara - Ettington Chase Hotel

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:52:28 GMT

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Rob and Lisa - Macdonald Ansty Hall Coventry

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:52:19 GMT

The wedding of Rob and Lisa, with the getting ready shots and reception at the Mcdonald Ansty Hall Hotel, Coventry. It snowed! Still, made for some exciting Bride and Groom shots.

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Dauntley and Simone - Birmingham Register Office - Peace Gardens

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:52:09 GMT

A real privilege shooting Dauntley and Simone's wedding having known them both for many years. The wedding vows were taken at the Birmingham Register Office and due to the weather, a quick trip to the Peace Gardens in Lee Bank, then Handsworth Park. The reception was held at the Cap Centre Smethwick. The first bride I have seen to officially do 'the robot' in the 1st dance! Great fun!

Carlton and Gemma - Lea Marston Hotel

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:51:18 GMT

A great day at Lea Marston Hotel for Carlton and Gemma. A lovely couple with a great family. Clive Blair Photography was my second shooter.

Sean and Natalie - Ettington Park Hotel

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:39:55 GMT

The really lovely location - Etttington Park Hotel, was the setting for the wedding of Sean and Natalie. Once again, I assisted Clive and the following are a few images from the day. A great setting with wonderful grounds. One of my first weddings but hopefully not the last time I will shoot at this hotel.

Carima and Chris - Packington Moor

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:30:00 GMT

The wedding of Carima and Chris at Packington Moor Farm, a lovely location nr Lichfield overlooking Cannock Chase. This was one of my first weddings second shooting for Clive Blair Photography. A great day, great weather, great couple. Enjoy.