A small selection of Actors Headshots, taken working as part of the BraveArt Cinema team
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Another lovely day for the return of Winter Bloom in Colne, on a commission from Handmade Parade to record the day.
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"My first time visiting Halifax Boxing Sports and Fitness Club last night, working with good friends over at BraveArt Cinema Productions Ltd.
A cracking night of boxing and friendly folk.
Keep tuned on how to obtain photos later.."
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Principal shooting is now over, and its been a fun and educational journey, working with a great team of cast and crew, and many friends made along the way.
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A little more content from my current work on the film 'Citizenchip', currently in production from Brave Art Cinema Productions. We are heading towards our final filming dates now, and it has been great fun and a privilege to be a part of such a creative team.
Character photos with the lovely Kelsea Jo Brooke.
The latest creation from the talent that is Rag and Bone, the Jabberwock roamed the town and delighted the folk with its antics before returning to its lair.
More information can be found on the Jabberwock and its creators here
Lovely to be working with such a friendly, creative and talented team, all still a bit hush at this point.
Finally 'finished' rigging out my main camera setup.. probably. 
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This suits my run and gun mobile style perfectly, at the moment.
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Great reconnecting with old friends at British Recycled Plastic this week, and meeting some of their fab clients on a photoshoot to see their 'Buddy Benches'.
BRP are a hugely progressive and environmentally focussed company, making a big difference with their sustainable products.
new toy..
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Warning. geek alert > A most excellent gimbal, added some great add-ons from Smallrig. Atomos Shinobi, for necessary monitoring.
Part of current in progress work on a film production, and my own video work.
(all a bit hush at the moment, unfortunately..)
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a small selection of photos from work with the OPWC in Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd, with food retailers producing food for vulnerable isolators and delivered entirely by volunteers. #opwc
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great weekend at the 'Colne Blues' festival as one of the official photographers.
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Sheep Day also coincided with Armed Forces Day, including a display by the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery – The Yorkshire Gunnerss, with military vehicles; deactivated artillery. The day ended with the flag lowering ceremony.
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model shoot concept, photography and styling- Craig Shaw
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model shoot concept, photography - Craig Shaw
Model - Ash Greenwood
MUA & Styling- Ash Greenwood
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model shoot concept, photography, and styling- Craig Shaw
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Lovely (and fortunately breezy!) day at the first Fly! Kite Festival near Halifax, West Yorkshire.
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Craig Shaw is a freelance photographer available for event photography, portraits, dog photography, commercial photography and other commissions. all photos (c) Craig Shaw. all rights reserved.
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Craig Shaw is a freelance photographer available for event photography, portraits, dog photography, commercial photography and other commissions. all photos (c) Craig Shaw. all rights reserved.
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Full gallery can be found here
Full gallery http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/handmadeparade2017
Photos, prints etc can be ordered direct from the gallery using the BUY button
Photos, prints etc can be ordered direct from the gallery using the BUY button
https://heptonstall.org/heptonstall-family-day-2017/
Lovely event, great performances, fantastic atmosphere from residents and visitors alike.
Lets do it all again next year 
full galley at http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/hebdenfolkroots2017
all photos (c) Craig Shaw, all rights reserved.
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A lovely parade in the Orchard Park area of Hull, one of the events celebrating Hull City of Culture 2017, with Handmade Parade
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Photos and more can be ordered direct from the gallery using the BUY button.
http://www.springersdogclub.co.uk/
Oldham Council Dundu Spark Handmade Parade
Visit their website at http://pennineanimalwelfaresociety.org/ to find out more about what they do.
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a commission from Hebdenroyd Town Council to capture the proceedings for Christmas Lights switch on and Royd Regeneration
All photos (c) Craig Shaw.
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prints and digital downloads available for ordering direct from the gallery.
Photos from the event can be purchased direct from the gallery.
Photos can be purchased direct from the gallery.
Photos available for purchase direct from the gallery.
Back up to the 'far north' to do it all again next week. :)
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full gallery of images here and don't forget to visit the official festival website here for full information
all photos (c) Craig Shaw. all rights reserved.
as one of the official photographers, another amazing day in Hebden Bridge for the 'Handmade Parade', for the 9th year running.. full gallery here
all photos (c) Craig Shaw. all rights reserved.
all photos (c) Craig Shaw. all rights reserved.
Please check out Kate Rhodes Jewellery lovely new website at http://www.katerhodesjewels.com/
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Tod Folk Fest 2017 will be held 28th-30th April 2017.
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| Address: | Wood Nook Arena, Honley Livery Stables, Holmfirth, HD9 4DU |
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For more details about the event go here and for information on the Springers themselves go here..
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It was a pleasure meeting the lovely Kate Rusby and her band, towards the end of her Christmas 2015 Tour, on a commission to cover her live performance, photos for portfolio and some behind the scenes shots.
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A fantastic creation by Sand in your Eye, raising funds for flood relief, in conjunction with Yorkshire Soap Co.
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As head of photography, and working with the hand picked professional team The Factoryline, I took behind the scenes shots during video filming and a series of on location and studio based photos to promote the band, including single and album covers.
Find out more at The Factoryline and Tales of Two Counties
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As well as providing official photgraphy to may local events and organisations, I also accept commisions for event photography of any kind, from business events to birthday parties. Contact me for a chat and more information
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I offer a complete and distinctive photography service for musicians and bands. ranging from live performance photos through to concept and photography for album covers, and promotional photography.
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All commissions are carried out with speed, professionalism and complete discretion, to your businesses individual requirements. As every job is unique, please contact us for a chat about your requirements. Email [email protected] call 07949 656175 or send a message from the Contact Us page.
There followed a pulling together of the community and volunteers from all over the UK the likes of which I have personally never seen before, all focussed on helping those who had been affected, and helping individuals and businesss back on their feet.
a there follows a small selection of photos following the historic levels of flooding that occurred in Hebden Bridge on Boxing Day, 2015, and the recovery of the area afterwards.
all photos (c) Craig Shaw.. all rights reserved.
Photos have been made available to the Hebdenroyd Town Council and other organisations with a view to promoting the recovery of the area. Full galleries at http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/afterfloodsheb2015
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a small selection of photos from the historic flooding that occurred in my local area on Boxing Day, 2015.
all photos (c) Craig Shaw.. all rights reserved.
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To all the people who I have met, worked for and worked with this year - I thank you for your business and support, and I appreciate you all. It's been an unexpectedly diverse year of work for me here, and I have enjoyed it all. Check out my blog on the main website for a run through of some of what I've been up to. Here's to an even more interesting and successful year in 2016.
I for one will be taking myself and my amazingly patient and loving dog, into the hills and some new places for a short break to recharge and get some focus back.
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Craig Shaw is a freelance photographer available for event photography, weddings, portraits, business and other commissions www.craigshaw.photography email at [email protected] 07949 656175
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Since 2005 this cosy market town at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales has become a magnet for puppet enthusiasts. The biennial Festival showcases puppetry from all over the UK and beyond. With a packed weekend of ticketed and free performances, workshops, exhibitions and a parade, Skipton presents an inspirational melting pot for artists and enthusiasts, offering puppet experiences for every age.
Craig Shaw is a freelance photographer available for event photography, weddings, portraits, business and other commissions. Contact me to discuss your requirements using the CONTACT link..
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I offer on location dog photography, usually either at attractive local beauty spots for a fun packed walk, or we can travel to one of your dogs favourite places, like a park, or go for an extended walk in the woods or into the hills. http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/petportraiture
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Craig Shaw is a freelance photographer available for event photography, weddings, portraits, business and other commissions. Contact me using the CONTACT US link
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If you are a band, artist, creative company and need some 1-1 help with the right support, please contact [email protected] or visit thefactoryline.com
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Prints, downloads and more available for purchase direct from the gallery, with a donation from every order to RSPCA Huddersfield.
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a lovely day in Fleetwood for the SparepartArts Parade, part of the Fleetwood Festival of Transport 'Tram Sunday'
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Craig Shaw is a freelance photographer available for event photography and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England.
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Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England.
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Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England.
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Full gallery can be viewed here all photos (c) Craig Shaw. no unauthorised use, all rights reserved.
Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England.
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To find out more about our Pet Portraiture sessions here.
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This years theme - "Come fly with us".. ! Full gallery here
Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England.
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It was great to catch up with my old canine friend Harry again, for some photos and a little video...
The last time we had a session was a few years ago, on a trip to a beach on the west coast, and it was great to see Harry as fit as ever, and full of character.
Animals are all unique, personality wise., which is why I spend time getting to know them and to try to capture that personality during my sessions. I specialise in non-posed, on location dog photography. Harry took me around some of his favourite places, and we bumped into a few of his favourite humans. :)
A photobook of his session and a video DVD on the way to Harry soon..
To find out more about my pet photography sessions, click here
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Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England.
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Part of Calderdale Council's 'Pretty Gritty' campaign, promoting the area near and far..
Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography, weddings, portraiture of all kinds, commercial work and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England.
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For affordable stylish & creative wedding and civil service photography http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/weddings
Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography, weddings, portraiture of all kinds, commercial work and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England.
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A 'pop up pub' brought out some interesting characters in the form of the 33rd, our local Napoleonic reenactment group, as well as actors and staff of the National Army Museum. The exhibition at the Bankfield Museum is on till the end of June.
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It coincided well with the launch of my own photography exhibition in the Town Hall, and also thanks to Helen Mellor and her team for the mention, as it is highly likely that I will have to wind back my work for the festival after this one, due to work and other commitments.
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Springers 2015 Spring Fling Special will be held on Sunday 15th March 2015 and we will be celebrating our 20th birthday! For full details, including schedule and entry form, view on facebook or go to www.agilitynet.co.uk.
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So far, as well as the usual collection of weddings, commercial work, work for Calderdale Council, band photography and portrait sessions, it looks like it could be a busy year for pet photography, with over a dozen event invitations for local RSPCAs and other dog related charities and groups so far.
Wedding photography package prices are currently still frozen at 2014 prices, but this will probably not be the case for very much longer, so do get in touch with me to discuss your plans.
A local exhibition of my photographic work is currently on display at Hebden Bridge Town Hall. As well as a focus on Hebden Bridge events, which I cover extensively, there is also a selection of portraits, musician photography and more - Craig
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As we all wind down 2014 and prepare to launch into a new year, with new opportunities and adventures, I would like to thank all our clients, friends, and everyone we have worked with and met this year - and for helping making it a successful and interesting year. Be safe and have fun out there, and see you in 2015.. :)
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Silver Wedding package - £495
- Up to 4 hours coverage of your day, including preparations, Ceremony and Wedding breakfast where possible based on time.
- Up to 100 images from the day on computer disk supplied in presentation case.
- Coverage of your event by one experienced photographer
Gold Wedding package - £895
- includes Luxury 10"x10" Wedding Album of images from the day, supplied in a velvet lined protective presentation box.
- Inclusive coverage of the whole day - including preparations, Ceremony, Wedding breakfast, Evening celebrations
- Coverage of the day by Two experienced photographers, allowing different viewpoints of the day as it happens
- Complete set of High Resolution images from the day supplied on computer disk in presentation case.
Platinum Wedding package - £1195
- includes Luxury 12"x12" (or equivalent) Wedding Album of images from the day, supplied in a velvet lined protective presentation box.
- Coverage of the day by Two experienced photographers, allowing different viewpoints of the day as it happens
- Included pre-wedding on-location engagement photography session
- Inclusive coverage of the whole day - including preparations, Ceremony, Wedding breakfast, Evening celebrations
- Complete set of High Resolution images from the day supplied on computer disk supplied in presentation case.
- Storybook Slideshow DVD of images from the day, set to music, telling the story of your day as it happened.
Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography, weddings, portraiture of all kinds, commercial work and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England.
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Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography, weddings, portraiture of all kinds, commercial work and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England. www.craigshaw.photography
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all photos (c) Craig Shaw. all rights reserved.
full gallery at http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/barrencewhitfield
Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography, weddings, portraiture of all kinds, commercial work and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England. www.craigshaw.photography
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Craig Shaw is a full time freelance photographer available for event photography, weddings, portraiture of all kinds, commercial work and other commissions, throughout West Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England. www.craigshaw.photography
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Heptonstall Festival 2014
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Julian Burdock
Virgil and the Accelerators
Jon Amor
Paul Lamb and the Detroit Breakdown
Hannan Rickard & The Relatives
Tom Attah & The Bad Man Clan
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all photos (c) Craig Shaw. Full galleries in Events 2014
Boo Long - http://www.reverbnation.com/boolong
Patsy Matheson - http://www.patsymatheson.co.uk/
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all photos (c) Craig Shaw. Full galleries in Events 2014
More information on the event can be found at the Handmade website
A full schecule of the Festival Yorkshire events can be found here
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Official photographer to Overgate Hospice Mountain Bike events. Donation to Overgate Hospice with every order.
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As well as 'hanging out' with this talented group, I was also able to take in some of Sunday's other acts, and the grand finale to the weekend, fireworks and music at Kendal Castle. Full gallery can be found in Events 2013.
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Incredible Edible Todmordens Facebook page can be found here
There were also demos by Lepton Dog Training and North K9 Dog Training, and the opportunity to put your dog through the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award. A highlight of the day was presentation of the Dog Star Awards, in conjunction with Huddersfield Examiner and Mars in the Community.
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One of the most beautifully bound and illustrated little books I have ever had the pleasure to hold, it's a Christian History Biography for Children, by author Simonetta Carr. Detailing the life of Anselm of Canterbury, Simonetta wanted to use a photo of mine of the re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings taken several years ago. The global reach of the internet never fails to amaze me - but then I am old enough to use computers well before 'the web', you know.. :-)
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Despite inevitable funding cuts brought about by current economic conditions, the Arts Festival team and committee overcame all difficulties and put together what to me was the best Arts Festival yet.
A collection of top name acts including poets, writers, bands and singers - and much more - were joined by some of the finest street performers, over the two free 'Street Sundae' events staged all over Hebden Bridge.
Full galleries of my photos from the week can be found here and the official HBAF website is at at hebdenbridgeartsfestival.co.uk
Our favorite wedding at Todmorden Town Hall in 2013 has to be the relaxed and fun special day of Sara & Andy. We must have set some kind of record for the number of people packed into a group photo (100+) in the imposing and elegant entrance hall. Bouquet and floral decorations were provided by the wonderful Firenza Floral Design, and Sara's amazing hat was made by Heather Wilson.
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The 2013 theme is MYTHS, MYSTERIES AND MAYHEM !
2013 Workshops
1, 2 June 1-4pm
4, 6 June 4-6pm
8, 9 June 1-4pm
11, 13 June 4-6pm
15, 16 June 1-4pm
18, 20 June 4-6pm and 7-9pm
Workshops will be at Unit 5, Victoria Works, Victoria Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8LN (same space as last year).
Everyone is welcome and all the materials are provided, along with as much or as little instruction as you need. You can make your own costume, mask, puppet or banner for the parade or work with a professional parade artist on a giant puppet or structure.
Adults, teenagers, families, all are welcome. If you're under 12, you do need to have an adult with you. Entrance is by donation. We'd suggest £5 per person for the first session and £1 for each additional session.
Parade Skills Classes
Stilt Walking, Giant Withy Sculpture, Samba Drumming, Street Brass Band--read more...
Outreach Workshops
Our artists can come to you! If you're a community centre or organisation, or a school, our artists would love to work with you at a time and place that suits you. We'll bring all the materials you'll need for a couple of hours or a day of fun and new experiences.
If you'd like to make your own costumes at home, school (or even work!) and join us on parade day, please remember our two rules: No words or logos. No motorised vehicles.
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A celebration of diversity and creativity, it is a coming together of a wide range of service organisations, community groups and others, with one aim: to put on a show for - and involving - the people of Manchester.
I was commissioned to cover one of the largest sections of the parade by local Calderdale creative company Thingumajig Theatre. They were responsible for designing, building, coordinating and leading the various groups involved in the Wythenshawe section of the parade.
The glorious hot weather added to the sunny disposition of the parade participants and the crowds making it a spectacular parade.
Full event gallery here all photos (c) Craig Shaw. all rights reserved.
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Since my last real involvement as Press Officer/Photographer with the inaugural Hebden Blues in 2011, the festival has gone from strength, deservedly picking up 'Best Festival' at the British Blues Awards.
Hebden Bridge Blues Festival 2013 had to be the best yet, with a wide range of genres of Blues music spread over two and a half days of musical bliss. Glorious sunny weather helped to create a great atmosphere around Hebden Bridge. The mian stage was at the atmospheric Hope Baptist Church, with two separate Acoustic and Electric floors at Salem Community Centre. As usual a range of pubs in the town played host to free performances each evening.
All the musicians and performances were excellent, and standout performances would be far too many to list here. Worthy of special note however included headliners Jo Harman and Aynsley Lister, Lucy Zirins and Woodenhorse on the acoustic stage, the inimitable Rabbitfoot, stomping Northsyde, those crazy Americans Paul Lamb and the Detroit Breakdown, Kyla Brox and new find local songstress Terry Logan.
The late night Paddy Maguire Jam Sessions (featuring many of each days artists) had to be seen and heard to be believed. There were literally tears in the aisles when it all came to an emotional end on Sunday night.
Full details of the festival can be found on the website at http://yorkshirebluesfestival.co.uk/
Full galleries from the weekend can be found at http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/hbbf_2013
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One of our most memorable weddings there would have to be going way back in time to 2009 to the gloriously sunny wedding day on Sarah and Stacey.
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Believed to have originally been one of the Abbey support buildings, possibly a place for visitors to stay, it was later used as a farm building and then became derelict until the 19th century when it was renovated by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Now managed by the York Museum Trust, it underwent major renovations in 2008, bringing it into use as a high quality wedding and hospitality venue.
A lovely elegant wedding we covered in 2012 at The Hospitium was the special day of Rosemary and Bill.
Mottram Show (near Hyde, Greater Manchester) is a large agricultural show best known for its Horse competitions, with many classes for horses and riders of all types and abilities throughout the day. More information about Mottram Show can be found on the website at www.mottramshow.co.uk
Springers Dog Club staged displays of both Agility and Flyball on the day, watched by hundreds of show visitors, as well as opening their agility course to owners and their dogs for fun runs.
More information about Springers Dog Club and what they do can be found at www.springersdogclub.co.uk
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Full gallery of images here All profits from any sales go to Derian House Children's Hospice , the official charity of the Burlesque Festival.
It is completely understandable that the Burlesque Festival should provoke some comment from some in the local community, with protest in the form of the banner shown below and discussions on our esteemed internet presence Hebweb. I personally can understand both sides of the argument, but as always come down on the side of freedom of expression, tolerance, and celebration and defence of the alternative.
Some of the things that Hebden Bridge and it's community generally do and are well known for...
- Craig, bluplanetphoto
One of these, not very far out of Leeds, is at Thornfield House, in Morley. Built sometime before 1866 as a private dwelling, the house became the home of Integrity Masonic Lodge in 1920.
Our favourite wedding at Thornfield House in 2012 were the fun and funky Erica and Steve, who held there service, wedding breakfast and evening celebrations. There are fantastic views from Thornfield across the Pennines to Emley Moor in the distance, and a spacious enclosed lawn. Unfortunatley the wet November weather didn't allow us to play outside much, though Erica and Steve didn't let the wet weather interrupt their celebrations at all.
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The Mill and its surrounding area known as Hardcastle Crags, is managed by the National Trust. Since its opening by Abraham Gibson in 1800, the mill has seen a lot of changes, but it has been restored to its former glory, including environmentally friendly additions including its own water and solar power regeneration and composting toilets!.
Our favourite wedding at Gibson Mill in 2011 had to be the big day or Rachel & Andy, who arranged vintage buses, a walk in the woods, and traditional pop and ice cream for everyone, before retiring to Heptonstall Bowling Club for a fantastic party to end the day.
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One of our fave weddings there in 2012 had to be Rebecca & Simon getting married, a really fun couple and a lovely day.
The newly extended and modernised town hall in Hebden Bridge is no exception, and provides a wonderful venue for any celebration or event. Few wedding venues can really claim to be so modern and at the same time so old and full of history, as our Town Hall. The Town Hall building was acquired by a community association in 2010, with one of its main aims to responsibly develop and promote the building on behalf of the local community.
Hebden Bridge has a reputation for its diverse, welcoming and all inclusive community, and we are very happy to have photographed many civil services in the area - love knows no boundaries, and celebration of it should not either.
One of our lovely and very cool civil partnership couples in 2012 was Anna and Rebecca.
http://www.hebdenbridgetownhall.org.uk/
http://www.hebdenbridgetownhall.org.uk/content/hebden-bridge-community-association
This is part of a regular series of blog posts looking at some of the fine venues we have photographed weddings at and worked with. Please call back for more regular news!
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Having grown up in the area, one of our couples Sharon and Tony were very keen to host their wedding ceremony at Cartwright, followed by lots of photos around the park, and on such a (mostly) sunny and happy day, we were very happy to oblige.
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This is the first of a series of blog posts looking at some of the fine venues we have photographed weddings at and worked with. Please call back for more regular news!
]]>Last Sunday saw their first charity running event of 2013, now in it's third year. The 'Overgate 10k' was joined by the first 5k 'Fun Run', both of which saw an almost record turnout. Congratulations to all those who took part.
View the full gallery here. Donation from any sales to Overgate Hospice
A range of prints and other products can be purchased direct from the gallery. Due to relatively low lighting in the arena on the day we would recommend smaller prints and products be selected for most images. Personal Use Digital downloads allow you to make your own prints, though we recommend use of a quality print supplier.
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Fork Handles are Phil Hunter on Guitar, Mick Driver on Bass, new boy to the group Matt Renshaw on Drums, all ably led -some would say 'bossed about' - by Gina Gleeson on lead vocals. The group's regular set comprises covers of a lot of old time favourites of mine from the 80's, 90's and more, and they perform around Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England at pubs and clubs, as well as special events like weddings and reunions.
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Don't forget you can come and meet us, and discuss your requirements - at Southwood Lodge, Halifax - tomorrow, between 11am and 3pm.
http://www.southwoodevents.com/
** SPECIAL OFFERS - Any wedding package booked with us before the end of April 2013 includes a free engagement photo session **
Based in Hebden Bridge, Box4Fitness runs boxing classes for women. A range of different classes and personalised training programs are available, catering for all skill levels and ability. To find out more, contact Kate on 07732 433243 or via http://www.box4fitness.co.uk/
Cue "Eye of the Tiger".... NOW.
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Thanks to good photography buddy Andy Spencer for the transport, advice on the course and general bike-related advice. Congratulations to the organisers, a brilliant event. Same time next year!
Valley Life magazine is a free local publication distributed to many homes, businesses and outlets in the Upper Calder Valley, published by LGB Publishing, and featuring local interest stories, community information and advertising by local businesses. The article features in the February 2013 issue (issue no.63), reprinted with kind permission.
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We still offer the same professional, fun and relaxed photography, but due to demand we are now able to offer two distinct packages, designed to suit any budget.
Any wedding package booked with us by the end of April 2013 includes a free engagement photo session.
Silver Wedding package - £450
- Pre-wedding consultation to plan how best to cover your day
- Up to 3 hours coverage, including Ceremony and Wedding breakfast
- Informal photo-journalistic coverage of the day, Formal group shots as requested
- Private Web Gallery – for you and your guests; professional quality prints and other products can be ordered directly
- Up to 80 images from the day on computer disk in leather presentation case.
- Coverage of your event by one experienced photographer
Gold Wedding package - £895
- Pre-wedding consultation to plan how best to cover your day
- Inclusive coverage of the whole day - Ceremony, Wedding breakfast, Evening celebrations
- Informal photo-journalistic coverage of the day, Formal group shots as requested
- Private Gallery – for you and your guests; professional quality prints and other products can be ordered directly
- Story book slideshow DVD with soundtrack (three copies)
- Disk of all images from the day on computer disk in leather presentation case.
- Two experienced photographers, allowing different viewpoints of the day as it happens
- Luxury leather-bound 12" x 8" Album of images from the day, containing up to 20 spreads (40 pages – more sizes/options available).Supplied in special velvet lined presentation box.
We also offer a range of 'add on' services if you require them. These include
- Upgrade of supplied Album with different style options, more images and covers
- Order from a selection of additional Album, Photobook and Mini-album options based upon your main album. click here to view gallery of sample products
- Relaxed & fun engagement photography session
- Bridal Boudoir photo session for that extra special surprise gift for your husband to be
- Creative and personal 'Trash the Dress/Cherish the Dress' bridal fashion photography sessions after your wedding day
- We can supply everything from high quality photo books, mounted wall art and prints to stylish luxury bound albums depending on your personal requirements
We offer wedding photography services throughout West Yorkshire. We are able to offer coverage outside this area, based on additional mileage/expenses charges.
]]>Too many people to mention, but we would like to thank all our clients, businesses and other organisations we have worked with, fellow photographers we have collaborated and worked with, and many others - for helping to make 2012 such an interesting and successful year.
It has also been a year of highs and lows for our local area, with repeated bad weather bringing floods which affected local businesses and homes, along with national media attention (both good and bad) and even a visit from Royalty.
After the bad news came the positive, really showing what people pulling together can do. Much was done by so many people to help others through the challenges the floods brought. Valley of Lights and the HebdenSpirit Art Auction stand out for us in particular as examples of what a wonderful local community spirit we have in the Calder Valley.
Heres looking forward to the new people and new challenges that 2013 brings. Have a safe and happy new Year, and see you on the other side...
Craig & Maggie, Blu Planet Photography
Valley of Lights in Hebden Bridge
BBC Website - coverage of Valley of Lights BBC Website gallery - Valley of Lights
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Craig & Maggie.
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A great night at the Hebden Bridge Trades Club last night, with a fantastic atmosphere and terrific performances from some very talented young musicians. Congratulations to Billy Painter and others who made this happen.
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The bout between local lovelies the Bruising Banditas and the Whippin Hinnies from Newcastle seemed like a very hotly contested match (at least from my amateur viewpoint) though in the end the result went against the home team, going 195-86 to the Hinnies. All the officials were very friendly and helpful with advice about the sport, I was also very impressed how good natured the opposing teams were at the end. There was great camaraderie between all the players before and after the bout. You are a credit to your sport, ladies.
A selection of my fave photos from the match below, with the full gallery here
Full information on the Festival can be found at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk/folkroots/
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Maggie Boyle & Paul Downes |
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visit our wedding services page for full information on our package http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/bluplanetweddings
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Burlesque shows are an often tricky are always interesting events to photography, and here's looking forward to many more..
Craig - blu planet photography
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Also on Saturday afternoon and late into the night was the much awaited Floodstock charity fundraiser concert, organised and sponsored by Slightly Foxed Brewery. Various bands and others gave their time for free on behalf of those affected by recent floods in the local area. Among those playing were (in no special order) Hooson, Stations, Eastwood Station, the Paddy Maguire band, Rabbit Foot, Tom Attah and T.J. Norton. The evening was brought to a close with Paddy Maguire's famous Jam Sessions, with the great music playing way past midnight. A great event for a great cause, with proceeds to the Community Fund for Calderdale.
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Don't miss the next big fundraising fun day at K9 Party in the Park on 9th September 2012 at Manor Heath Park, Halifax.
RSPCA Huddersfield & Halifax will be hosting a party in the park featuring all creatures great and small. Blu Planet Photography will be providing official photography coverage of the event generally and as many of the dog shows as possible. Photos will be available for sale within several days, with a donation to the RSPCA with every sale.
The animal area will have a variety of furry creatures from bees to bunnies, rodents to reptiles and will promote the work of the RSPCA.There will be a fun dog section featuring 23 fun dog show classes, including the search for the Dog with the Ahh Factor; Matched Pair for the dog and owner that look alike; Best Rescued, Best 6 Legs (dogs and owners); Fancy Dress.Have A Go Agility, Stalls, Games, Refreshments. Admission is Free but donations on the gate welcome. Start time 12.00 noon Finish Time 5.00pm Dog Show Entries from 11.30am.
Some photos from RSPCA events earlier in the year.
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We had a great time taking photos not only for the mainstream Arts Festival, but also for the festival Fringe, an offshoot of the main schedule of varied free (or low cost) events, from poetry and music, to dance workshops, cabaret shows, and closed with a spectacular belly dancing party.
Full galleries of our photos through the week can be found here
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Blu Planet are honoured to have been asked to help with official photographic coverage of the event, in conjunction with another talented local photographer Sarah Mason. The full program for HBAF can be found at the main website at www.hbaf.co.uk/
Also to be overlooked is the Arts Festival Fringe, a collection of fun and funky events running in parallel with the main festival program. Ranging from free to £5, you can view the Fringe events listing at http://hbaf.co.uk/fringe/
The Arts Festival has an unintended special significance this year, being staged in the aftermath of major local flooding which caused disruption and great financial loss to many local residents and businesses. The previous weekends flooding also disrupted the annual local Handmade Parade and this will also run on 30th June, along with the regular Mytholmroyd Gala.
Congratulations to the various organisers of all these events on pulling together to make all these worthy events happen, and a celebration of local ingenuity and tenacity.
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Photos from some of the live street entertainment at Hebden Bridge Arts Festival 2011
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Flooding of Burnley Road at Callis Bridge, Charlestown (between the towns of Hebden Bridge and Todmorden) - as shown on 'Look North'
The Clean up
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Photos from the day can be found in our gallery here, with proceeds from any sales going to support the fine work of Overgate Hospice.
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A few photos here of them in rehearsals. They will be performing throughout the festival, and the schedule can be found at the HBAF festival website.
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A varied collection of musicians, bands and entertainers gave their time for free to perform, with all donations going towards upgrading the PA system. Performers included old faces and new, some having played since the early days of the club, with others representing the new wave of musicians.
Bands and musicians appearing over the two day event included (in no particular order) Fez, Maia the Band, Creedy, Gary Boyle & Roger Higgins, Will Kaufman, and Brouhaha. The live performances were closed by long time local Ska band Owter Zeds, who brought the place to their feet. On both nights the celebrations went late into the evening with music from a range of DJ's.
Roger Higgins & Gary Boyle |
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Maia the Band |
Magic at the Cabaret mini show |
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Steve Tilston & Becky Unthank |
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The culmination of workshops and work from several groups and community volunteers, the Parade was a great success, and ended in the Todmorden Outdoor Market, with the Todmorden Tea Party.
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- We specialise in a modern approach to wedding photography, with informal photo-journalistic coverage of your day. Any formal group shots you specify will be organised and completed with the minimum of time and effort.
- We spend time listening to your requirements and planning how best to cover your day, including pre-wedding consultations.
- Your event will be attended by two experienced photographers, allowing us to get more special photos, and different viewpoints as the day unfolds.
- After the event, photos from the day will be post-processed and supplied to you on computer disk, so you can share them with your family and friends, obtain your own prints or share on services like Facebook or email.
- Photos are also uploaded to a secure on-line Internet gallery, which can be shared with wedding guests.
- Professional quality prints and other products can be ordered directly from your gallery with the minimum of effort.
- Our package also includes a carefully crafted 'storybook' slideshow DVD of the best photographs from the day as it happened, for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. Three copies of the slideshow DVD are supplied as standard. Your picture DVD and slideshow DVD is supplied in a stylish custom leather double storage case.
We are also able to offer additional services, including
- relaxed engagement photography sessions before the wedding.
- Bridal Boudoir photo sessions for that extra special surprise gift for your husband to be.
- creative and personal 'Trash the Dress/Cherish the Dress' fashion photography sessions after your wedding day - for the more adventurous bride and groom.
We can also obviously supply everything from high quality photo books to stylish luxury bound albums for you, depending on your personal requirements.
Blu Planet Weddings - from £650
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As part of our special offer for the fayre, any Wedding or Civil ceremony booked before 15th May includes a free engagement photography session.
http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/bluplanetweddings
http://www.southwoodevents.com/
With a holiday theme, and put together by the wonderful friends and family of Anon, the show was a roaring success. A special appearance was even put in by the King himself, with Elvis both looking and sounding fantastic for his age (and rumoured passing in 1977.)
Fashions included products sold by Anon Lingerie, Sage & Onion and original designs by Zoe Reagan.
Last year, Blu Planet Photo organised and shot photos of several of Anon Lingerie customers and friends, with their photos featuring in the window display in Elland. Earlier on the day of the Fashion Show, another photoshoot was staged, and photos of these new brave souls in their underwear will be appearing later in the year. Watch out for that, residents and visitors to Elland!. :-)
Full gallery of images from the fashion show can be found in EVENTS 2012
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Despite the challenging dark conditions of the day inside the venue, we were able to get a range of photos of competing dogs and their owners. The gallery of our photos from the event can be found in the gallery in EVENTS 2012, with small prints and digital downloads availabe to buy direct from the gallery.
For a full article on the project, read about the weekend on 'Hebweb' here
Some of the ideas and designs for the room, made by pupils at the school.
A variety of local businesses helped in the project, completed in just 48 hours.
Some of the teachers, parents and community helpers who made the project happen
Full gallery of images can be found in the gallery in Events 2012.
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After a speedy but sophisticated and emotional service at Stockport Registry Office, the celebrations moved to Hyde Bank Farm, a beautifully restored 17th Century venue . The staff at the Farm were very friendly, making everyone feel very at home. The celebrations were helped along with some really fun loving family, friends and wedding guests, which went on into the small hours.
We specialise in a modern approach to wedding photography, with informal photo-journalistic coverage of your day. Contact us to discuss your wedding or civil ceremony requirements.
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| Real Runways Members Group is a part of the Royle Event Management and Promotion, and providing authentic and identifiable models for promotional purposes. More information can be found at http://www.royle-events.com/real-runways |
Models – please contact either us or Jo at Royle Events for access information to photos from the event
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Introductory Offer – Actor/Model Portfolio Package 1 – £50
A two hour portrait session, working with you to create some distinctive photos to make you stand out from the crowd, either ‘on location’ or in a studio environment.
The package includes a complimentary unframed 8″x10″ print of the image of your choice, and a disk containing 10 of your favourite images, post-processed to perfection, in a variety of different styles e.g. black & white. These come with full usage rights, to promote your career, in a variety of sizes for web use and allowing you to obtain your own prints.
Contact us to discuss your personal requirements!. Call 07949 656175 or email [email protected]
For further information, visit http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/modelportfolioservices
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Portrait Sessions – Valentines Special – £25 including 8×10 print of your choice and your five of your favourite photos on disk.
Boudoir sessions – price on application.
Gift vouchers are available, valid till the end of 2012..
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Call on 07949 656175 or email us on [email protected]
Full details can be found at http://bluplanetphoto.co.uk/boudoirphotography
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Limited Introductory Offer – Actor/Model Portfolio Package – £50
Working with you to create some distinctive photos to make you stand out from the crowd, the package includes a complimentary unframed 8″x10″ print of the image of your choice, and a disk containing 10 of your favourite images, post-processed to perfection.
These come with full usage rights, to promote your career, in a variety of sizes for web use and allowing you to obtain your own prints.
- All photos from the session are uploaded to a private on-line gallery for viewing, selecting your favourites, and sharing with friends and family.
- You can order prints and other products directly from the gallery, choosing from a wide range of professional quality items, from standard size prints to large high quality wall mounted pictures.
- Photo shoots can either be at an attractive location in keeping with the theme of the shoot, in your own home using our portable studio equipment, or (for an additional fee) in a local professional photography studio.
Contact us to discuss your personal requirements!. 07949 656175 or email [email protected]
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]]>We are blessed by all the wonderful people we have met over the course of the year, and would like wish all the best for the year to come..
Craig & Maggie.
Blu Planet Photography
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]]>The special occasion this time was the arrival of baby Ellis, and it was fantastic to spend a few hours catching up, and meeting the little guy for the first time. It will be a pleasure seeing the little man growing up.
We offer relaxed and fun portrait sessions, either in an attractive local outdoor location or even in the comfort of your own home. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
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]]>There were also some amazingly talented young musicians, including the eclectic Maia the Band on Saturday night, and a special young talent showcase on Sunday daytime.
Full gallery of photos can be found here
Hebden Bridge Folk Roots website
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]]>Weddings days are always full of love, goodwill and happiness as you would expect, but this was one of the special ones. This was also our first time attending a Quaker wedding service, and we have never been made to feel more welcome and a part of the celebrations. You could almost feel the happiness in the air all day, and the entire day was staged by family, friends and community pulling together, to make such a wonderful day.
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Please feel free to contact me to apply for FREE photography and journalistic coverage of your event.
A selection of photos will be supplied to your organisation free of charge, and also available for viewing and purchase from an online gallery, shareable with guests and visitors to the event.
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