Laura & Richard { engagement session }

Lollypop recently had the pleasure of photographing Laura and Richard's engagement session at Shorne Woods Country Park in Kent. We had lots of fun walking through the woods with Laura and Richard and got some great shots. Here's a selection of photographs, but to see more please visit Laura and Richard's online gallery. Alternatively, visit the Lollypop Photography Facebook page.

Anna & Paul { Upnor Castle }

Congratulations to Anna and Paul who were married at Upnor Castle in October.

Anna and Paul were lucky enough to have great weather on the day and Upnor Castle provided a stunning setting for their wedding.

Leading up to the ceremony, Paul and his five best men calmed their nerves at The Tudor Rose pub in picturesque Upnor High Street before Anna made a fantastic entrance at the castle by arriving in a beautifully restored 1967 VW camper van provided by VW Brides.

After a lovely ceremony conducted by first-rate celebrant, registrar and toastmaster John Oakley, the happy couple and their guests moved onto The Barn Restaurant in Rainham for the wedding breakfast.

Built in the 17th Century, The Barn offers offers fine dining in comfortable and charming surroundings. After what was quite literary a high-end gourmet wedding breakfast, everybody was then treated to some great speeches.

Anna and Paul then took to dancefloor for their first dance as newlyweds to There Is A Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths and the evening party really got going.

Thank you to Anna and Paul for a wonderful day, and also to the staff at The Barn who were great. 

Here's a selection of photos from the day, but to see more, please visit Anna and Paul's online gallery.

Alternatively, visit the Lollypop Photography Facebook page, become a fan and get tagging!

The Wedding Experience { Kent Show Ground }

We had a fantastic day a The Wedding Experience at Kent Show Ground yesterday!

Thank you all for taking the time to stop and have a chat, we hope you really enjoyed the fair and good luck with all your wedding plans.

We are at the Wedding Experience tomorrow, see you there!

Mitzi & Glenn { The Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone & Weald of Kent Golf Course, nr Headcorn }

Congratulations to Mitzi and Glenn, who were married at The Archbishop's Palace in Maidstone this September.

The weather was glorious and The Archbishop's Palace provided a nice setting for Mitzi and Glenn's wedding.

The bride and groom arrived in style - Glenn rolling up to the palace in a pristine Jaguar XK140, and Mitzi in an immacualte 1949 Cadillac Coupe de Ville.

Everybody looked fantastic, especially Mitzi and her bridesmaids, and after a lovely wedding ceremony full of smiling faces, moved on to Weald of Kent Golf Course near Headcorn.

The rolling corn fields and open countryside surrounding the golf course made a nice contrast to the hustle and bustle of Maidstone town centre and a great location for Mitzi and Glenn's wedding reception.

We got some good shots of Mitzi and Glenn in the various picturesque locations Weald of Kent has to offer before returning the newlyweds to their guests to join them for the wedding breakfast.

After the wedding breakfast, everybody enjoyed some funny and heartfelt speeches, especially Mitzi's moving tribute to not only her late father, but to also everybody present at the wedding.

Mitzi and Glenn then cut their cake and we left them to enjoy the evening party. It was a day filled with fun, laughter and emotion. Thank you Mitzi and Glenn.

Here's a selection of shots from the day, but to view more, please visit Mitzi and Glenn's online gallery, or alternatively, visit the Lollypop Photography Facebook page.

Baby sis { Poem by Anna Lyons }

My sister wrote a poem for me today and I thought it was so lovely (and true!)

that I would share it with you. Laura

{ Baby sis }

I was 18 when my sister arrived,

and at our mothers age I was horrified.

I pictured a house full of nappies and screams,

not the most beautiful baby I’d ever seen.

From then on I’d steal you at every chance,

those big brown eyes worked their hypnotic trance.

with cute ‘temple’ curls, I could not resist,

back then was ok, seen as mother not sis.

A smart little cookie, industrious too,

University graduate, from our genes, who knew.

not always miss perfect, you could make me mad,

well you had to inherit some from your dad.

Always frugal with pennies,(from your dad not our mum)

you could even say the proverbial ‘ducks bum’.

But never work shy, you’ve always had jobs,

though some of your boyfriends were complete knobs.

As a stand in parent, i’ve encouraged and moaned,

but achievements you’ve made have all been your own.

A professional photographer is what you’ve become,

I must be the proudest, sister - stroke - mum.

So my baby sis, you’ve turned out alright,

except looks, age and talent, we’re very alike.

My sister, my friend, its more than just blood,

so this is for you, ‘To Lollypop with love’.

© Anna Lyons 2009

Lollypop Photography website is back!

Dear Readers,

As you know, a few weeks ago we decided to revamp the Lollypop Photography website, but something in the air called science meant we had a few teething troubles with it.

However, you'll be pleased to know the new Lollypop Photography website is now working just fine, and everything available to view can be accessed.

Once again, thanks for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Yours faithfully,

Jody