Ian Olsson's Blog

Ross & Jenny’s Wedding | Heatherden Hall, Pinewood Studios

Ian — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:42:01 +0000

Jenny and Ross were married at the beautiful Heatherden Hall at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.

I didn’t want to risk getting escorted off the premises for photographing the 007 stage and other cool locations, but it was great to drive past and see it all. Heatherden Hall had fantastic grounds and provided more than enough backgrounds for photos (I could have kept shooting all week!).

Thanks to Ross & Jenny for being so much fun (and Best Man Craig for his excellent people-rounding skills!).

Theatre Production Photography | Beauty & the Beast

Ian — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:28:34 +0000

The Biz Theatre School always put on a fantastic performance and this year was no exception. To put on such a professional show in just two weeks of the children’s summer holidays is amazing. Here’s a few of my favourites from their show Beauty and the Beast at Leatherhead Theatre.

They also had a live orchestra, love the lighting and contrast in this one.

Product Photography

Ian — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:35:12 +0000

I had great fun being a kid again today. Plaid Tidings has some brilliant toys, lots of them educational at the same time as being fun, bonus! Here’s a few of my favourites…

Product and commercial photography in Guildford, Surrey, London and all over the UK.

Sara & Charlie’s Wedding | Salisbury, Wiltshire

Ian — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:54:38 +0000

Sara & Charlie had a gorgeous wedding ceremony and reception at Sara’s parents’ barn in Salisbury, Wiltshire. I have known Sara’s brother for many years and spent many a good evening at parties in the barn (in a non-professional capacity!) so it was fantastic to photograph Sara & Charlie’s wedding there.

We had a glorious summer’s day and as you’ll see below, had great fun in and around the barn. With so many photo opportunities and backgrounds I could have kept shooting all day (or probably for a whole week!).

Rohini & David’s Wedding | Notley Abbey

Ian — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:50:21 +0000

Rohini and David had one of the most beautiful days of the year for their fabulous outdoor wedding at Notley Abbey, in Thame, Buckinghamshire. Such a lovely couple, and a fantastic venue.

Engagement Portrait Photos | Canary Wharf, London

Ian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:56:10 +0000

Jon’s Mum bought him and his fiancée Libby a portrait session gift voucher for their engagement. They live near Canary Wharf, so I thought this would be a fantastic place for a photoshoot. I wasn’t wrong! There were so many brilliant photo opportunities and backgrounds to work with (and of course a lovely couple!). Walking around Canary Wharf on a Sunday afternoon was a slightly surreal experience as I had only been during the week before, with the 10,000 or so commuters going about their business. It almost felt like a film set. The masses of steel and glass caught my eye, and I could have kept taking photos there for hours!

Beautiful Baby Portraits

Ian — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:19:26 +0000

It’s always nice to stay in touch with my clients and see how their families grow. I first met Kamma after photographing her son at nursery. Four years and two more children later, here’s the latest addition, gorgeous!

Are you looking for someone to photograph your baby, or know anyone that is? Click here to see my portrait portfolio and links to lots more information.

Sunita & Mark’s Wedding | The Mansion, Leeds

Ian — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:55:33 +0000

Sunita & Mark were married at The Mansion, set in the beautiful grounds of Roundhay Park in Leeds. As you’ll see from the amount of ‘detail’ photos below I loved the dress & henna, gorgeous vibrant colours. I couldn’t leave out two of the stars of the day, Sooty & Sweep! These were Mark’s childhood toys and brought out by the best man in the speeches, who did a fantastic puppet show for us all.

Pippa & Calum’s Wedding | Wilton’s Music Hall, London

Ian — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:50:55 +0000

Many of you will know my love for theatre photography. Well, how exciting to combine this with photographing a wedding! I had been looking forward to this wedding ever since Pippa told me where it was going to be. I used to photograph Pippa in theatre productions whilst we were both at the same University together. A few years and Facebook chats later and we found out that I’m still doing photography and she’s still in theatre.

Wilton’s Music Hall couldn’t have been a more perfect venue for Pippa and Calum. They were married on stage in the beautifully characterful old building. Built in 1829 it has retained its charm and oozes a sense of history.

When they suggested walking round the streets behind the venue to get some more ‘gritty & urban’ photos of the two of them I got even more excited. Bins, dirty streets and billboards make fantastic backgrounds, I love the juxtaposition of grubby and smart (juxtaposition is my favourite word, glad I managed to get it in there!).

To see more photos from the wedding click here to see the slideshow, set to ‘When I’m Sixty Four’, sang during the ceremony. Great choice and perfect for the happy, fun mood of the day.

The beautifully lit stage…

Poppies Diner: The coldest drinks in England. Really?!

I love this one, there’s a lot going on in this photo in terms of composition; vertical pillars, bollards and walls combined with diagonals of the overhead track, yellow (grey!) lines on the road and horizontal shafts of light.

The side lighting coming through the large front door, old brickwork, fun couple, what a combination! (oh, and my favourite lens, the 50mm f1.4 for the fellow geeks out there).

Cool favours… Mr & Mrs Bunce’s Wedding Marmalade!

Tony & Fi’s Wedding | Oakley Hall

Ian — Sun, 30 May 2010 09:55:34 +0000

Tony & Fi had a fantastic spring wedding at Oakley Hall, in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. (Yes, I know it’s June and I’m talking about spring, I’m a little behind on my wedding blogging!). Fi looked brilliant, and I was excited to photograph my first bride not wearing the traditional white dress. To say there was no shortage of entertainment would be an understatement; multiple singers, dancers & bands kept everyone entertained all day, awesome!

Helen Blake has a beautiful voice and highly recommended to entertain your guests!

One of Tony & Fi’s two ‘first’ dances.

The Collection were excellent and kept the dance floor packed all night. (They’ve got a great website too, check it out). Love the lighting in this one.