sunday songs..

I absolutely adore this song.  It's from one of my favourite bands.. and they live in Birmingham... and they're incredible live.. and they're super nice.  If you get the chance go see them.. :)

The wonderful Boat to Row..

the rebel party band..

Say hello to the Rebel Party Band.
They're a wedding band for peeps who don't like wedding bands.
Oh and Pete* might be the Singer..

* Proud Wife alert

Have a little nose at their website for their set list, some more photies and very soon a few more recordings.. :)

*Yeah.. totally proud.. :)

drown out the noise...

...with this...

Just take a minute to listen.. such a beautiful song...



Please do not let anyone ever tell you what your art is... or what your heart feels..

boat to row

I went to see Boat To Row last night at the Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath. I'd been wanting to see them ever since I had stumbled across their stuff via Amelia's Magazine. Their music is beautiful, their harmonies are breath-taking and they are pretty damn lovely to talk to too...
This is my first real attempt at taking pictures of bands... boy, it's tough. The whole white balance issue takes on a whole new level but I had fun shooting them and I'm sat up after the gig eating cheese and pickle whilst editing...
Please check out their video for their new single (my favourite song) at the bottom of the post... I heart it.

BOAT TO ROW /// A BOAT TO ROW, TO ROW TO YOU from B A N K S on Vimeo.

beccy & michael

Beccy and Michael's wedding was a beauty from start to finish. When I arrived at Beccy's hotel in the morning and was greeted by such a friendly and warm atmosphere from Bec, her Mum and her two Bridesmaids.... and then saw the gorgeous fifties style dress by Dana Bolton along with two stunning navy with white polka dot bridesmaid's dresses (from makemeadress) with gorgeous red accessories.. I was a very happy photographer bunny.

Once everyone was ready we headed to the 20th Century Theatre in Notting Hill for the ceremony... which.... was... brilliant! Beccie's brother and Michael's friend performed the most heartfelt ceremony with beaming smiles from everyone and then once they were announced as Husband and Wife guests enjoyed canapies and drinks while I stole the Bridal party for some photos outside... now as we were right next to Portobello Market we couldn't not go and have a little walk... or dance as the girls did!! :)

On our return the wedding party were greeted with tables decorated with Paddington Bear and a traditional English picnic feel and all were seated to enjoy the wedding breakfast followed by some pretty emotional speeches... you see... Beccy and Michael are now enjoying their honeymoon... for 10 MONTHS!! They are actually travelling around the world and have given up their jobs and their flat for the most amazing adventure! So you can imagine that quite a few people were a little emotional...

The evening was finished off by a spectacular 17 piece band and lots of dancing.. along with a very funny photobooth...which we managed to get a few of the gorgeous London Bride (who was their wonderful wedding planner)... too!

Beccy and Michael... hope you're having the most amazing time... I'm not jealous at all...