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Sun - August 31, 2008

The Pre-Wedding Shoot of Rachael and Simon at Portchester Castle


I have known Rachael and Simon for some time so it was an honour to be asked to photograph their wedding and today was their pre-wedding shoot.

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Fri - August 29, 2008

The Pre-Wedding Shoot of Amanda and Jamie at Mottisfont Abbey, nr Romsey


Today I photographed the pre-wedding shoot of Amanda and Jamie at Mottisfont Abbey one of my favourite wedding venues here in Hampshire.

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Mon - July 21, 2008

The Pre-Wedding Shoot of Joanna and Graham at Marwell Hall, Colden Common


Sunday's shoot was for Joanna and Graham, who will be getting married in Marwell in August. On a bright, and warm day we ventured up to the lovely Marwell Hall and got some lovely images in preparation of their wedding photography

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Fri - July 18, 2008

The Pre-Wedding Shoot of Beata and Justin at Chilworth Manor, Southampton


On Wednesday evening I spent some time with Beata and Justin at Chilworth Manor in Southampton for their pre-wedding shoot.

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Wed - June 25, 2008

The Pre-Wedding shoot of Philippa and Alistair at the Gate Street Barn, Bramley


I made the trip to both the church and reception venue for Philippa and Alistair's wedding today with a view of getting a good look around as both of the venues are new to me, and then also to meet up with Philippa and Alistair for their pre-wedding shoot and detailed planning meeting. Both were stunning.......

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Wed - June 18, 2008

Photographic session - framed print delivered for Fathers Day !


We delivered a lovely framed print to a client this week, in time for the arrival back from duty of the children's father. This was not just a homecoming present - but also a belated Father's day gift.

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Fri - June 13, 2008

Another beach portrait session @ Hill Head


We photographed another beach portrait session at the beach in Hill Head this week for one of our regular clients.

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Kate & Steve at Berrydown Barn, Farley Chamberlayne, Romsey


Yesterday was the pre-wedding shoot for Kate and Steve at Berrydown Barn, near Romsey.

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Mon - June 2, 2008

Trash the dress - part II


Yesterday we attended another Trash the Dress session, and this time we managed to get some images which are in line with our vision for what our paying clients should expect and would receive.

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Sun - May 11, 2008

Pre-wedding Shoot: Fiona and Rob at Marwell Zoo and Hotel at Colden Common


This morning saw us spend some time with one of our June couples Fiona and Rob who will be getting married at Marwell Hall in the zoo and then onto the nearby hotel for their reception

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Fri - May 9, 2008

Portrait photography mini-sessions at HMS Collingwood


This morning saw a series of mini-portrait sessions at HMS Collingwood for the forces family club prior to Fathers Day.

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Mon - May 5, 2008

Trashing the Dress


On Sunday I took part in a Trash The Dress (TTD) session.......

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Wed - April 30, 2008

Pre-wedding shoot: Julie and John at Rhinefield House Hotel


On Sunday afternoon following Rosalind and Matts shoot I drove down to the Rhinefield House Hotel in the New Forest where I had been two days earlier for Gemma and Kristian's wedding.

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Mon - April 28, 2008

Pre-wedding shoot: Rosalind and Matt at Bishops Waltham Palace Ruins


Sunday saw us photograph two pre-wedding shoots, this one for Rosalind and Matt was first, in the morning at the lovely English Heritage property Bishops Waltham Palace.

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Sun - April 27, 2008

Delivering framed prints


This weekend we delivered some framed prints from photographic sessions we held last month.

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Thu - April 10, 2008

Pre-wedding shoot: Gemma and Kristian at Rhinefield House


Today I photographed the pre-wedding shoot for Gemma and Kristian at Rhinefield House in the New Forest.

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Mon - March 17, 2008

Pre-Easter Portrait Sessions


I have just completed some pre-Easter portrait sessions at our very popular portrait days here in Stubbington. I had a great time photographing some fun kids portraits and getting the mums and dads in for some relaxed family portraits as well.

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Sat - March 8, 2008

pre-wedding shoot: Paul and Steph at Portchester Castle


This morning we spent a chilly couple of hours with Paul and Steph at Portchester Castle shooting some pre-wedding images.

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Sun - November 25, 2007

eSession: Noelle and Ross at the Tithe Barn near Petersfield



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Sun - October 28, 2007

Photographic Session Day - 27th October 2007


Yesterday we had another photographic session marathon with another 8 sittings for our popular pre-Christmas portraits. I'm so glad we got an extra hour, with the clocks changing, in bed last night to recover !

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Sun - October 21, 2007

Portrait Session Day - 20th October 2007


This session from yesterday was the second within a week, and one of a series of portrait session days we have been doing specifically for local children and families in the run up to Christmas.

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Thu - October 18, 2007

Pre-Christmas Mothers Group Portrait Session


On Wednesday we completed another highly successful toddler photographic session at one of our local mothers groups. After a mad but enjoyable 2.5 hour session we had photographed 13 different families' children some consisting of three siblings !

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Wed - September 19, 2007

Pre-Christmas Portrait Sessions


We are in the process of finalising our pre-christmas portrait sessions

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Thu - September 6, 2007

Your Hampshire Wedding Magazine - eSession giveaway winner


I was notified today that Your Hampshire Wedding Magazine had drawn a winner from the giveaway I supplied in the July issue 3 of the magazine

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Fri - August 10, 2007

eSession: Gill and Tom at Hayling Beach


Today I met back up with Gill and Tom, who are getting married in September. We shot their eSession / pre-wedding shoot on Hayling Island beach late in the afternoon and had some fun. My thanks go out to Gill and Tom for entering into the spirit of things, and not only getting sandy but also walking through the surf and putting up with holidaymakers asking if they were famous !

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About Meonshore Studios
Meonshore Studios is a Fareham based photographic studio specialising in contemporary weddings and portraiture, events and commercial work. Headed by award winning photographer, Mike French, Meonshore Studios prides itself in a high quality modern approach to photography. Please read through our blog to find out more of what is happening at the studio and see some images from our work with clients. Our main website and dedicated weddings site are a short click away where you can find out in more details what we can offer. Thanks for reading !
About Mike French

Mike French is passionate about his photography, although you wouldn't believe it from the serious arty face he is pulling in his headshot above ! His creative eye, desire to learn and relaxed approach have seen him deliver wonderful images to his clients, and receive awards from national photographic bodies. Unless otherwise advised Mike is your photographer.



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