Autumnal Styled Bridal Shoot | Sai Kung Photographer

Before I left the UK back in November last year, I had planned a collaborative styled shoot; an Autumnal Bridal shoot. Very much out of my comfort zone, in general I do not photograph weddings. I wanted something a bit quirky and different for this shoot. Thanks to twitter and a tweet looking for suppliers who could help with my theme, I ended up with a pretty impressive group of individuals and businesses to help bring my vision to life!

So on a cold and rainy October morning, myself, Vivien (MUA), Sasha, Sydney, Jade (models), Ryan (second Shooter) and Emily the stylist, all gathered at The Sue Ryder hospice at Thorpe Hall in Peterborough.
My car was overflowing with cakes, biscuits, beautiful bouquets, exquisite dresses and stunning headpieces to be used on the day.

The lovely Sydney looking stunning in Charlotte Wilden of Wilden Brides bespoke wedding dress

Beautiful flowers by Wildfrost Florists

Thank you to Mr Cake, The Biscuit Jar and Indie for the amazing cakes , biscuits and favours

Just love the little details of autumn leaves and wild mushrooms that Emily placed on the table

Jade looks exquisite in a Madruga Millinery

Sasha looks so elegant in a Wilden Brides bespoke dress

Loving the boots!

Alice at her tea party!

The beautiful gardens at Thorpe Hall

A huge thank you to all the amazing vendors who made this shoot possible. I really couldn't have done it without all your help and expertise!

Photographer : Anna Bowkis Photography
Second Shooter : Ryan Jarvis
Models : Sasha, Sydney and Jade
Makeup and Hair : Vivien Jones
Stylist : Emily Daniel
Bridal Wear : Wilden Brides
Hats : Madrugar
Flowers : Wildfrost Florist
Large cake/Cake pops and Favours : Mr Cake
Biscuits : The Biscuit Jar
Cupcakes : Indie
Tea service : Kerry Hardie
Venue : Thorpe Hall

Thank you for stopping by, would love to hear your comments on this shoot!

Anna xx
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October's Winning Images | Sai Kung Portrait Photographer

Its that time of the month when The Guild of Photographers announces the judging of the monthly competition. Every month I enter 3 images into The Guild of Professional Photographers monthly competition. I am really pleased to have achieved bars each month to date. This month I received  2 bronze bars.  A reminder of the Judging:

• Platinum Bar – World Class / Awesome (one has yet to be awarded!)
• Gold Bar – Truly Exceptional (so very rare)
• Silver Bar – Very High Standard (very difficult to achieve)
• Bronze Bar – High Standard (above the norm)
• Commended – Good Professional Standard (a competent image)
• Unclassified – Images that are not of national competition standards

Here are my October  Entries:

This month I submitted 2 photos from a styled shoot I did in October at the Sue Ryder Hospice in Peterborough.

Creative Team :


Photographer : Anna Bowkis Photography
Stylist : Emily Daniel
Designer : Wilden Bride
Millinery : Madruga London

Models : Sasha Wright, Jade Orvis
Hair : Vivien Jones
Make Up : Vivien Jones


Thanks for stopping by, I would love to hear your comments on my entries.


Anna x


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Weddings | Cambridgeshire Portrait Photographer

I am mostly known for my children's portraits, which I love doing and have so much fun capturing little ones smiles and individual personalities. After photographing a couple of weddings myself and second shooting for some very talented photographers I am ready to start adding weddings to my portfolio.

You can visit my website and click on galleries to view my wedding portfolio. I will be adding more from my second shooting weddings over the next couple of weeks.

I am very excited to be looking for 5 couples who are getting married in 2013 to be there wedding photographer and capture their day from the Bride getting ready to the first dance. I love capturing the details and telling the story of your day through my lens.
Please see below a selection of my wedding portfolio. I will be adding more over the coming weeks.

 If you or you know someone who is getting married in 2013, please do get in touch for more information on my wedding packages. I would so love to meet and discuss your ideas and plans.

One lucky couple will be getting an engagement shoot for free!

Anna xx

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