Louie Donovan Photography

2011-09-30T14:25:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time since I last blogged so I thought I should do it now!

Lots have been changing, I have had a BIG birthday! I have also changed the name of the business to Louie Donovan Photography, I thought it was better than Capture, what do you think?

I have been shooting in studio in Ruislip Manor for some time now, I still do home shoots, but those of you who prefere it I have a space in Ruislip Manor at The Windmill Studio Centre. It costs the same as a home shoot so now you have the choice!

Here a couple of shots (see above) from recent shoots the following are from two recent baby shoots, very cute! My baby shoot is £150 and you get 25 images on disc and three prints.

Call us today to book your baby shoot! 01895 623 784 07970 714 660

2011-05-03T00:52:00.000-07:00

Here are some of my favourite shots from my last baby shoot, she was such a cute baby and really reacted when I was talking to her and really chuckled when I said 'Boo!' We used her blanket as the back ground and the general back ground of the home. We finished up with some shots in front of my white background too. All done in one hour and we had shots with Mum and Dad and with Grandma too. The shoot is just £150, I come to the home and can do the shoot during the week or at the weekend.

Helen & Greg Tie the knot!

2011-04-15T05:23:00.000-07:00

I shot Helen & Gregs wedding on the 26th March this year, it was the first wedding of the year so it was indeed very special.
Daffodils were the flower of the day which matched the brownie uniforms who were in attendance at the wedding, and sang some traditional Brownie songs!
The wedding was at The Holy Trinity in Northwood, we then went to the Rickmansworth Aquadrome for the Bride and Groom portraits.
A big congratulations to Helen and Greg, and thank you for having me at your special day! Here are some of my favourite shots of the day.

Family Christmas Photoshoot Only £70.00!

2010-10-12T01:40:00.000-07:00

I am doing a special offer just in time for Christmas!
For only £70.00 you can have a family photoshoot which lasts for half an hour, you will then receive all your images on disc ready to print and three 5x7 prints.
Places are filling up fast, so be quick to call and book your space!
The sessions are being held and the Windmill Studio Centre, 1065A Pembroke Road, Ruislip. You do have to book as places are limited, if you would like to book call me (Louie) on 01895 623 784 or 07970 714 660. I have a few spaces left in the morning before 10am and some spaces left in the afternoon after 3pm.

2010-10-03T14:14:00.000-07:00

This year we had the great pleasure of shooting a pre-wedding session for Michele and Will in Swanage, Dorset. We are shooting their wedding next year in the Purbeck Isles.
We had a great day, it did start out a bit gray and drizzly!
We love Dorset as we have been holidaying down here for many years, our children have grown up half down here and half in Ruislip (West London!) Swanange is home from home!
have a look at their pictures to see what fun we had! We wish Michele and Will all the happiness in the world for their special day.

2010-06-15T03:50:00.000-07:00

Had a fab time with Chris and Katherine in Epping Forest , we went there to do a pre-wedding shoot or an engagement shoot which ever you like to call it.
I am shooting their wedding in October back in the area where I grew up in Essex and we thought it was a great opportunity for them to see how I work and also for them to get used to having their photo taken!!
I love the pictures that came out of the shoot and I hope they do too. Not long now and we will be looking at their wedding photo's too! Looking forward to it guys!

Congratulations!!!

2010-06-14T06:41:00.000-07:00

A big congratulations to Irene & Martin on their marriage on the 4th June.

They were blessed with the most gorgeous weather, and Irene looked totally fabulous in her beautiful dress.
We had some fun and went for a drive after the ceremony and ended up in Eastcote in the grounds of a fantastic little house. Irene and Martin were really great and had a great time shooting their special shots.
We all wish them a very happy life together.

2010-06-11T08:13:00.000-07:00

SPECIAL OFFER!
FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION FOR JUST £70.00

Includes three 5 x 7" prints of your choice and disc of all photos
SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2010
at
The Windmill Studio Centre, Ruislip Manor.

106A Pembroke Road
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 8NW

Each photographic session lasts for 30 minutes and all sessions must be booked in advance

A £20.00 non refundable deposit is required when booking with balance to be paid on the day

To take advantage of this fantastic offer, to reserve a place and time slot please call:

Louie Donovan Tel: 07970 714660

Model Search

2010-03-22T12:32:00.000-07:00

I am doing a photoshoot on Thursday 25th March, I am looking for one or two models, who have got married or are getting married that have their Bridal Gown and would like to be involved in our photoshoot.
We will have a make-up artist and hairdresser who will make you look extremely glamorous. If you are interested in this free photoshoot please e-mail me on louie@capture-u.co.uk.
You will have copies of your images and a great day of pampering!

2010-02-23T08:04:00.000-08:00

Come and see me at a Wedding Fair this Sunday 28th February 12 noon until 4pm.
I will be exhibiting at:
The Venue
At Thremhall Park,
Start Hill,
Bishop's Stortford,
Herts, CM22 7WE.

I will also be exhibiting at Stoke Park Club on Sunday the 7th March, from 11am until 4.00pm.
Here's the address:
Stoke Park,
Park Road,
Stoke Poges,
Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PG

And here's the web address:
www.stokeparkclub.com

I hope to see you there!

2010-02-15T07:34:00.000-08:00

Special Mother's Day offer!

Working in conjunction with Manor Photographics.
I have specially discounted print and canvas packages, just in time for Mother's Day!
A small framed print for only £45!
16x12 canvas and four 5x7 mounted prints only £135.
Give the gift of photography this mother's day.
Gift Vouchers available on request.
Please call me to book, 01895 623784 / 07970 714660

2010-02-15T07:15:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to Judy of JAM2000 for her recent testimonial. See below for kind words.

Dear Louie,

What a great find you have been to The Windmill Studio here in Ruislip Manor. Not only are you an inspirational photographer who is creative and original, but you are also a pleasure to work with and have a wonderful warm personality that puts any baby, child, teenager or adult at total ease.

I have to congratulate and thank you on the amazing job you carried out for JAM2000 Performing Arts School during our huge dance production held at The Watford Colosseum for 7 performances last October. With around 350 performers, this was a huge task!

You worked so hard during that week and produced some incredible photographs not only as potraits with the performers but also live shots of the complete production that have just blown everyone away! I know how difficult it is to capture productions such as ours with EFX stage lighting, elaborate costumes with colour after colour and still managing to keep the shots looking clean, crisp, live and as exciting as the show itself.

I know this is just the beginning of a great working relationship and look forward to working with you in the near future.

Kind regards,
Judy McPhee
Director
JAM2000 Performing Arts
The Windmill Studio
106A Pembroke Road
Ruislip
Middx
HA4 8NW
Tel: 01895 624755

2010-02-11T02:52:00.000-08:00

A big congratulations to Nicola and Aiden on their engagement and forthcoming marriage!
Nicola booked me for her engagement photoshoot (a present from her friends, what a lovely idea)
I popped round to their house and set up my studio and shot away, we had fun and Nicola and Aiden were a great couple and really wonderful. I love the shots that came out of the session and I think they were pleased too.
We wish them all the happiness in the world for their future together.

2010-02-05T02:28:00.000-08:00

Fantastic news!!
I enter a monthly competition with SWPP each month. This year I am going to enter every single month and see what happens. I entered for the month of January and have been awarded a silver for the above image.

This is an amazing start to the New Year, I feel very proud as a silver means my images are of a very high standard. Keep watching this space I will post any New awards right here.

2010-02-05T02:14:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year to you all!
It's been a fabulous start to the New Year.
Here we have Stefanie and David with new born McKensie, it was lovely to meet the family.
I drove (very carefully) in the snow to their house and set up my studio, their gorgeous dog George sat on my lap for part of the shoot!

So congratulations to the family, I enjoyed the shoot as much you did!