“A very Successful weekend for Ian Pickering – from Storybook Weddings.

After being awarded Midlands Wedding Photographer of the year, at the prestigious Annual Master Photographers Association Presentation Dinner, in Newcastle on Sunday Evening 11^th October.

Ian and his wife Jo, went along to collect his trophy, and to be surprised that he won Second Place overall – Nationwide for this Category, and much sought after title.

Not only that, Ian was Awarded UK’s Commercial Photographer of the year 2009. Securing him at the very highest level in his profession.

He is now truly at the top of his profession.

To book this highly skilled and much sought after professional photographer, and to avoid disappointment, we do advise you to please hurry to secure your date, as we foresee that 2010’s wedding dates will fill up very quickly now.

Good luck with your planning

Ian and Jo

Saturday 10th October, Wedding of Ali & Sophie

We started the day bright and early with a drive down to Southwold Beach, where we met the guys for some pre-wedding pictures on the beech - we don't often get the opportunity to photograph near the sea, so we made the most of it!

The wedding was taking place at a venue we have never been to before, so we made our way over to have a good look around the grounds before meeting up with the bride, Sophie and her bridesmaids.

Woodhall Manor is a beautiful Elizabethan House, which has been done to a very high spec. the staff were very helpful.

Sophie and the girls we re getting ready in the most gorgeous bedroom - the Silver Bridal suite, we really had to feature that bed!

The day continued to be perfect, the weather was amazing, considering it's October, the guests spent two hours throughout the drinks reception outside in the sunshine. We spent a good half hour with Ali and Sophie, photographing around the stunning grounds, the trees beginning to drop the leaves and change colour - Fantastic, that combined with the sunlight! - We are so lucky......

It was also good to meet Dave, the guy who was hosting the evenings entertainment with some stomping tunes. We believe, an hour after we left, Alastair was taking over the DJ'ing for an hour or so - Enjoyed your wedding guys, good luck with everything and we wish you every happiness....Ian and Jo x

The Greek Wedding Celebration of Mario and Maria, on Sunday 20th September, reception at the Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.

Wow, what a day, our legs are still aching!.....A full on, busy, hectic but fantastic day. Thank you to all the families involved, for making us feel welcome. Maria was so excited, it was a pleasure to be part of their special day. The chosen colour theme for the day, was yellow and black. The bridesmaids looked fabulous in their yellow dresses trimmed with black, and black patent high heels. It was a real sunny day, which made for some fantastic pictures. We took the couple to Brindley Place, in central Birmingham, for some portraits - Wow. Stunning, what more can we say...

It was great, as always, to work alongside Andy Louca of Zeus Films -

At the motorcycle Museum, the function room looked amazing, the flowers made a real impact. I have never seen so many yellow roses! The room was set out for at least 500 guests, possibly more, and the Band, Connexions, kept everyone entertained throughout the evening. As always, we were blown away by the money dance! It really must be seen to be believed! Good luck and all our very best wishes to Maria and Mario, have a wonderful honeymoon, we can't wait to show you the wonderful pictures form your big day. Ian and Jo x

Emma and Jamie, Orton Hall, Nr. Peterborough, Sunday 30th August 2009

A fantastic day for all, it was a real pleasure to meet the families of Emma and Jamie, and we want to Thank them all for their hospitality and making us fell so very welcome. Again, we were blessed by the weather, a few clouds in the sky and good breeze, but no rain, well not until later - by then it didn't matter anyway.

This was our first visit to that part of the country and Orton Hall. Only an hour or so away from home, it quite surprising that after nearly 10 years in the business of weddings, we have never been asked before to travel to Peterborough!

We were impressed with the beautiful building/conservatory and Great Hall, where the wedding breakfast was held - and this was down to the fantastic decoration and flowers - They were incredible - we have never seen such beautiful floral creations. They were created by www.byappointmentonlydesign.com, again, only in Lincolnshire, and we have never come across these guys before - well impressed! You really can tell they love what they do, it was a pleasure to meet them, and hope to again soon. Likewise, Katie from www.couture-cakes.co.uk, absolutely fantastic! Her cake creation was a real centrepiece and talking point, we were dying to try a bit, but unfortunately, it hadn't been put out by the time we left at 9.45pm! So we left with out some - booooo! All the very best To Emma and Jamie, hope you enjoy Hawaii......

Laura and Matt, Coombe Abbey, Saturday 29th August 2009

The weather was perfect for us, though a bit windy, we took some great pictures as usual throughout the Abbey. We photograph weddings at Coombe Abbey fairly regularly, but without fail, we always come up with new locations for portraits.

Laura and Matt were great, they enjoyed walking around the Abbey with us, creating some wonderful images. Stunning flowers were created by Michelle Lines, as always. We want to say a huge Thank you to John Woodford, the Master of Ceremonies, for making our job run smoothly, and Jo Evans, the wedding Co-ordinator, well, for being Jo. Her enthusiasm and attention to detail is second to none. This morning, Laura and Matt will be flying off to The Seychelles for a well earned rest - Enjoy it guys, and if you get a sneaky chance, here are few pictures of your special day....