Hi, my name is Andy Torkington, I'm an experienced full time professional wedding photographer in Blackpool, Lancashire . I'm 50 years old and have been a photographer for over 30 years, working in all aspects of photography

Having taken a long hard look at the wedding photography business , I decided that there is a market for a "No Frills" comprehensive wedding photography package at a realistic price.

This Package suits itself ideally to the new Civil Partnership ceremony, and I am very much looking forward to being involved in some exciting developments in the gay communities., and I expect to have a lot of fun being involved in the new ceremonies...
Obviously as yet I can't describe the adaptation of the package, as no ceremonies have taken place, but I am keen to develop this jointly with any couples planning a Civil Partnership Marriage.
Please take the following simply as an example of how I work, as see how it can be adapted to suit your special day..:-

My wedding photography package is very simple and comprehensive, and there are no hidden extras, it is based on experience of what modern couples actually want from their wedding photographer. The photography starts 45 minutes before the wedding at the Church or Civil venue with the photography of the Bridegroom, Best Man, and Attendants, and then concentrates on the guests arriving, the arrival of the Bride, and posed photographs of the Bridal party.
The photography continues discreetly during the Ceremony, capturing the important shots of the ring exchange etc, and then the signing of the register, and the procession of the Bride and Groom down the aisle.

The formal group photographs are then taken, followed by the confetti shots, and pictures of the Bride and Bridegroom with the wedding car, toasting the occasion with some champagne. The Bridal Party can then go to a park or similar, for some posed photographs in different surroundings.
Photographs are taken of the arrival at the reception, and of the Bride and Bridegroom cutting their wedding cake.
In all there are about 150 - 200 pictures taken, which are immediately put on display on a large computer screen for the Guests to view as they have their drinks prior to the wedding breakfast.

Back at the studio these pictures are uploaded to an Internet Photo Album, and burnt onto a CD Rom for the Bride and Groom.
The 75 best pictures are chosen, and carefully processed individually, each image being colour corrected, retouched, straightened and cropped, before being printed as 9 inch by 6 inch prints. These processed pictures are also put onto CD Rom, and given to the Bride and Groom so that they can obtain reprints and enlargements at any time from any photo processing shop, and a DVD photo album is also created for viewing on a home DVD player

Best of all this package is priced at £285.00 for midweek weddings, and £350 for weekend weddings. (2006 pricing)