Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers.

Gold Award-May 2016.

Really,really pleased to have been awarded a Gold award in this month's SWPP Awards. This is a portrait of my good friend Nigel dressed as a clown and is part of an ongoing project called "Tears of a Clown." 
Huge thanks must also go to Nigel for his ability to look incredibly sad whilst keeping us giggling throughout the session and to my lovely partner Nikki for her expressive and creative MUA skills. Congratulations to all the other Gold and Highly Commended entrants.

Chery & Paul's Wedding-Rothley Court,Leicestershire-14th June 2015

June 2015

Cheryl & Paul's wedding.

It is always great to photograph a friend's wedding and especially when those friends are as special as Paul and Cheryl.
I met fellow photographer Paul  through the SWPP. Paul has been my right hand man when I have been delivering photographic tutorials for the SWPP and has ensured that all things to do with the lectures have run smoothly.
It was a great pleasure and an honour to photograph their wedding at Rothley Court,Leicestershire. on 14th June.
The day was fantastic and Paul and Cheryl and all their family and friends were incredibly helpful and great fun to work with. A huge thanks from Nikki and I goes out to all of them.
Here are a selection of images from the day....

Studio Marko-Training Day.

An Introduction to Studio Lighting.

Marko provides photographic training for a number of professional organisations such as the SWPP and the MPA.He is in the process of creating a whole new programme of lighting courses for 2015 and yesterday members of Frome Wessex Camera Club attended an introductory day at the studio.
Huge thanks to all the delegates and also to the fabulous Kate who was an amazing model.
Here are a range of pictures from the day...

A Very Special Christmas Offer...

Studio Marko in association with BRACE are making a very special portrait offer for Christmas and the New Year. 

We are offering a family portrait session and a 7'' x 5" framed image of your choice from this portrait session.

We are charging just £29 for this and donating £20 of this to

BRACE, (reg charity no 297965).

 (The deal would normally be worth £220).

BRACE is a registered charity that funds research into Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Their role is to help medical science understand the causes of dementia, find ways of diagnosing it earlier and more accurately, and develop more effective treatments. Ultimately, they want to help science beat dementia.
They raise funds through voluntary donations, sponsorship, legacies and fundraising events.
They spend that money by supporting research at universities in the West of England and South Wales. All the research they support has been peer reviewed and assessed by a committee that includes senior scientists. 
For more information about the valuable work that Brace does visit their website:http://www.alzheimers-brace.org

 This is a fantastic opportunity to invest in a personalized work of photographic art about your family and to make a contribution to the valuable work of BRACE.

There is also a discount on wall mounted prints available at the first viewing session and there is also a competition so that one family will win a 12'' x 16'' framed image which is normally valued at £550.

For the full Offer and competition details please visit http://www.studiomarko.com/blog.htm

 or contact Marko directly on 01225 428881.

(A £50 refundable booking fee deposit is required.

This is fully refundable on attendance at both the Portrait session and Viewing Appointment,(48 hour cancellation policy applies), or can be used towards further purchases). 

The Offer is valid for bookings up to 20th February 2015.

Here are a selection of images from previous Family Portrait sessions with Marko to give you an idea of the precious memories that you could have...