Commercial Commissions

I'm loving how our commercial portfolio is growing... I'm getting to meet lots of new people, who are extremely talented at what they do and are so passionate that they are making a living out of it too.

Angie Boyle of Red Hen Training and Consultancy, asked me to shoot some photos for her profile and Red Hen's new website. We had lots of fun doing a life style shoot in her garden, with it's beautiful rural surroundings - as well as Angie's family's pet chickens. Below is the star of the show Barbeque

Take a look at what Angie's Business Red Hen Training & Consultancy offers, plus see more photos from Angie's life style shoot on her website www.redhentraining.co.uk

What Angie has to say about us....

“Sarah recently took some pictures for our use at Red Hen Training for use as profiles and on our website. She was very efficient, professional, creative and has created some wonderful pictures that we are extremely happy with. Sarah has original ideas and is extremely good at getting the best from you. She is always happy to advise and offers fantastic product support."

Introducing Our First Diamond Dayz Ambassadors

As Diamond Dayz Photography approaches its 4^th Birthday, we are excited to celebrate the diamonds, of Diamond Dayz, our clients! With this at the centre of our celebrations we are thrilled to introduce the first Diamond Dayz Ambassadors – Jane & Jeff Nicholson. Thank you to Jane, Jeff and daughter Layney for always saying ‘Yes’! The rapport we have built and the trust you have in us, is key to the creation of beautiful, timeless images in your Diamond Dayz gallery.

To become an Ambassador, there first needs to be a journey, a time of discovery and for mutual admiration to grow. Our Journey began with Jane and Jeff at their engagement shoot, April 2010. I personally title the shoot ‘fun in the park’, as that is simply what we had. As with most of our clients, Jane and Jeff admitted been nervous at the idea of having a photo shoot, what to expect, how the gallery would turn out – but they needn’t have been, what a laugh we had.

Our engagement shoots are ideal; they put everyone at ease, including us. They kick start the couple’s wedding gallery, with fun creative images to share with friends and family, before the wedding. The engagement shoots are complimentary and the feedback we get from couples is fantastic – a real ice breaker.

Ambassadors give back and Jane and Jeff are fabulous at this. It was from their engagement gallery the launch of the beautiful Diamond Dayz Guest Book Album came about. This personalised album containing a selection of couple’s favourite images from the engagement shoot, designed in such a way that space is available to write on its textured paper finish. Presenting this to guests at the wedding reception, for them to leave good luck messages, can only result in a treasure trove of memories.

The Diamond Dayz Guest book is not the only first Jane and Jeff has been involved with. After their beautiful wedding at the magical Greystoke Castle in July of this year; Jane excitedly agreed to ‘trash her wedding dress’! So on their returns from honeymoon, wheels were set in motion. Brought on board was the styling expertise of Gemma Anderson, based at Morgan’s Hair Salon, Maryport. The day of the shoot, Gemma transformed the locks of our bride Jane, chief bridesmaid Jill and flower girl Layney. To compliment the gorgeously styled hair, we needed that flawless make up – introducing the wonderful talents of makeup artist Carrie Graham. Carrie added that just stepped out of a glossy magazine look. All glammed up our beautiful ladies not only look fabulous but felt it – picnic lunch eaten, with the scenic back drop of Ennerdale, it was time to start taking photos!

Now ‘Trash the Dress’ what is that – you may ask? Well it can be exactly what you want it to be, as long as it’s AMAZING! I like to think of Jane Austin, romantic, rural, idyllic; using stunning locations, with wonderful rich colours and sensual textures. Places you can’t venture to on your actual wedding day, due to time or the simple fact that if you did you would – ‘trash your dress’...

Ennerdale offered us lots of scope, with the woodlands green spaces and fallen tree trunks, the stony beaches and lonely rocks, and the stunning views and peaceful Ennerdale water – that Jane did finish her shoot by strolling in to, smiling from ear to ear as we all had all day.

I thought I’d share what Jane and Jeff wrote in our Thank You card...

“To Sarah & Paul

You both never fail to amaze with your creativity and relaxed presence. We will ‘never’ consider anyone else after discovering you at Diamond Dayz!

We’re probably biased but our wedding pics are the best ever... breathtaking, magical... Perfect!!! May your ability to blow people away with your modern, relaxed, detailed photography last for many happy years to come. You’re both free spirits who we will remember and thank ALWAYS for capturing our fairy tale wedding in the most perfect way! Thank you both ALWAYS, Love, hugs & kisses Jeff, Jane & Layney xxx”

In return a huge thank you to our First Diamond Dayz Ambassadors Jane, Jeff and Layney Nicholson and here is to many more Diamond Dayz adventures.

To find out more about our wedding photography packages or info on our Diamond Couture - Trash the Dress shoot email sarah@diamonddayz.com

Bookings taken between 1^st October and 31^st December 2011 will receive a 10% discount.

Our Babies Christmas Promotion is here again - but we've added a little extra twist!

We are doing it again - It's a fab Christmas gift for loved ones - a photo of your adorable little one, been as cute as a button sitting in a Christmas Box...

This year we are including a mini shoot so you will have a selection of images to choose from and then share with friends and family through your own web gallery!

The promotion also includes your chosen image as a 12x8 sized print, two replica 7x5 sized prints presented in struts and a Diamond Dayz key ring also displaying Babies Christmas Pix! All for £40... Sound ideal - give me a call to book a slot 01900 818 447

Less than 100 Days til Christmas.... Why not make your Christmas Cards Unique!

Can you believe it is less than 100 days til Santa will be loading up his sleigh again! Well here at Diamond Dayz we have been thinking about how we can make your Christmas Gifts have that little extra magic - and we have come up with a couple of great offers for you - Firstly, with some inspiration from across the water - How do you like the sound of personalised Christmas Cards? - Using your favourite image form your Diamond Dayz Gallery - You can really make it unique when you say Merry Christmas to Your Friends and Family!

We are doing the personalised Christmas cards for just £5 each or if you spend over £100 on products from your Diamond Dayz Gallery we will give you 4 for FREE!

Contact me for more info - Sarah x

Simply stop by and say Hello this Sunday and you could save around a £100 on your Wedding Photographs....

We are going to be at Hunday Manor Hotel from 2pm til 6pm this Sunday, exhibiting our Wedding Photography Portfolio, including engagement pix and exclusive shots form our most recent Trash the Dress Shot...
But more importantly, by simply passing by and saying hello we will give you a discount voucher that will save you money on you wedding photography with Diamond Dayz...

Want to know more, come along to Hunday Manor this Sunday 2pm and pick up a saving.... See you there