Saturday 10 March 2012

Welcome Address


Firstly, Welcome and thank you for stopping by at the New Chess Photography Blog site...

I should introduce myself and tell you a bit more about me.

My name is Mark Roberts, and in 2003 I decided to start Chess Photography.

I started with the aim of trying to offer photography in a style and way i would want to see on my wall.. Its not just about being able to take a photograph but its the way in which you go about it. My industry has been ruined with too many Mr Camera Club wannabe Photographers! and so called Professional Photographers that I wanted to make a difference.

How do I shoot, well informal as much as possible, I work very professionally but shoot in a relaxed and informal way. Making my work seem less imposing and capturing a day, event, rather than heavily posing things....

I started off in the world of Portraits and Equestrian quickly building my reputation for offering high quality images, and a professional service. The equestrian work continued which in turn pushed me down the lines of Weddings. So in 2004 I did my first wedding.

Now I'm known in the industry as a Wedding Photographer, and have established myself as I think one of the main Wedding Photographers in the South. I'm recommended now at a few Hotels across Hampshire which is something I pride myself on.


The venues that I'm currently linked too are Marwell Manor - Colden Common, New Place - Shirrell Heath, Captains Club - Christchurch, Mercure Wessex - Winchester  Hotel Du Vin - Winchester.
I also have the privilege of holding the BIPP Status, thus meaning that I am a full time professional photographer, as recognised by the British Institute of Professional Photography

My work continues to change and adapt as the years roll on and I'm always looking for new things to try. I have over the years taken on work experience people to show them how rewarding the industry is yet how difficult it is to make a living trying to to this Full Time. As most photographers theses days are part time and have a normal 9 to 5 job.

I on the other hand don't see how you can be classed as a professional Photographer if you cant devote your life to your art, and for the past 10 seasons have been a full time professional photographer.

I have waffled on enough for my first blog.. But will upload images etc.. of venues and flowers and all sorts, for you all to see. Please feel free to use it as a reference point for looking at your venue before taking the plunge! 

Thank you again, Mark







Fiori By Lynne - Recommended Florist

Last year saw me working over at Farbridge Barn - Chichester and on to West Dean gardens for pics. For Laura and Grant, Well I think we captured an amazing day... 

What a great Venue... 

So I have decided to upload some of the wedding images from that day, also to introduce on of my recommended suppliers, Fiori by Lynne. Amazing Florist. Lynne See for yourselves.

One of the Table centres from Fiori by Lynne

Informal pic of the exchanging of rings.








Wedding Offers

Hello, well I thought I'd tell you about some of the offers I have on the go at the mo.

If you are a bride and looking for a Photographer read on:

Over the years I have been fortunate enough to work with some wonderful wedding suppliers. As a result of this I have started to be recommended by them and as a way of saying thank you for booking me through them, I have a few deals. These will be added too in time.

If you were to book myself through Mrs Bouquet Weddings  then Chess Photography will purchase your Bridal bouquet for you. So One less thing to pay out for.

If you were to book myself through New Place then Chess Photography will purchase your Bridal bouquet for you. So One less thing to pay out for.

I hope this may be of interest and I look forward to my next blog...

More to follow