Archive for the ‘My thoughts’ Category

Let the Train take the Strain

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Sitting at my computer which is connected to my mobile that's acting as a a modem as we speed through Cornwall whilst I work on some projects. Technology is so handy and the best of it is that I do not lose 10 working hours as I would if I ...

A day in the life of wedding photographer Pervaiz Shah

Monday, August 16th, 2010

I spent some time with my wonderful Mother earlier today; she's a total extravert and a total joy to spend time with. Back in January we enjoyed an incredible family night out at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. On the way to the Opera House we passed the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. I ...

Can You Get Married on a Beach?

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

The actual wedding and the legal bit ie signing the register must be done at a registry office or a venue licensed for Civil Weddings and Partnerships. Brides can arrange for a blessing,  at their chosen venue, where ever they wish. For example a wedding I photographed some years ago went like this; ...

Places To Get Married Outside

Friday, August 13th, 2010

There are wedding venues where you can get married outside. There has to be a covered area which must be licensed with your local registration office in order for you to get married outside. There are at least 3 wedding venues I have worked at recently, in Cornwall, that are licensed for ...

Wedding Photography in Cornwall and beyond

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Here we are on the last day of August. What an incredible month; this has been the busiest month I have had to date during my many years involved with wedding photography. I have photographed 14 weddings in the month and the great thing from my point of view is that I am ...

New Year More Weddings throughout Cornwall

Monday, January 19th, 2009

It's so hard to believe that it's nearly 5 months since my last entry at the end of August - last year. 2008 was a superb year not just for business but also personally. I guess it's because I enjoy photographing weddings as much as I do that time goes by ...

Busy Wedding Photographers in Cornwall

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

This year is flying by and August has been an extremely busy, successful month. Having covered weddings at venues such as Boscundle Manor, St Austell, Tregenna Castle Hotel, St Ives, St Buryan Church, St Gluvias Curch, Penryn, Lands End Hotel, Porthminster  Hotel, St Ives, St Michael's Hotel, Falmouth with marquees ...

Tregenna Castle St Ives weddings

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Just got back from a meet with Lucy and Ross whose wedding I will be photographing in September. I really felt their excitement about their wedding. We met at Tregenna Castle the sun was shining and Anna of wedding flowers in Cornwall was there as she was bringing in the ...

Wedding Photographer Working

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Whilst I was photographing Guy and Marie's wedding at Tregenna Castle hotel, Mark the best man, took this shot of me at work. If you thought wedding photography is boring - think again! This position is a great one for testing the strength of ones stomach muscles - Ha Ha.

Wedding bookings 2009

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Sorry to the many brides who have enquired for dates in 2009 that I am already booked. I have to work on a first come first serve basis because I am receiving so many enquiries for couples getting married in Cornwall. People sometimes ask if I can hold the date - sorry, no. ...