A 124-year old, hand-written book on John Wesley

It is not every day that you get asked to photograph a hand-made book from 124 years ago.
Today was that day when I got to do it.
A friend, who is involved in a project on the Wesley brothers and needed to have some pictures of a rather prized possession so he can share them with other people around the globe, approached me to produce some images.
His story, and the fascinating chain of events that has inspired him to pursue something which comes firmly in the category of dreaming big dreams, made my day and to play a very small part in the overall scheme of things was a privilege.
The meticulous hand-written text is rather beautiful, the condition for its age remarkable, and the fact that it was retrieved out of a skip made it even more amazing.
I cannot wait to see how the project pans out (I will share it when it becomes a reality).

Wedding shoes Ideas

I love a good design, and not least when it comes to shoes. Some of the wedding shoes I have the pleasure of photographing are absolutely amazing. It is a shame that, quite often, they are not even seen because of the long wedding dress covering them. Make sure, if you have spent a lot (or frugal little) on a pair of special shoes, you flash them at least a few times during the day so they are not wasted.
A little tip, from experience (of being at weddings, not wearing wedding shoes!)... Remember to choose a pair that will be comfortable all day, break them in around the house first, and it is not unheard of to take a change of shoes on your wedding day, should your feet need a rest. After all, you don't want your day to be spoilt with sore feet. Just one of the practicalities to keep in mind.

Feel free to look through and get ideas for your wedding shoes.
If you want to discuss wedding photography, please get in touch with me.
www.howardwilkinsonphotography.co.uk.