Where have you been? ....

I know, I know.... I've been v busy. But - great news. New re-branding materials are approved and on their way - courtesy of awesome work done by my old mate Carey marks of Scarlet Design.

Getting ready for Elliott's Barmy tomorrow. And presented some funtastic shots of Joe's Barmy last night to his lovely family. And had a great lunch with wedding clients Ellie & Andrew - handing over their wedding album (sorry the little ones fell apart - sooo embarrassing!). And finished off with useful meeting with future wedding clients Melanie & Adam at their great wedding venue. And picked up fab wedding on November 21st. And, and, and....

Phew!

Already looking fwd to our week in the sun.

Oh... before I forget - got my Lumavue frames working. So will test the market and get the pricing model right.

Be back soon.

Amie's wonderful week!

What a week for Amie from London - her Batmizva celebrations were full of fun, music, laughs and the love of her family and friends!

Competition time!

I'm now running the inaugural competition for Paul Toeman Photography members. Since I love all types of photography ~ possibly with exception of yet more blurred fountains ~ I want to see how people take pictures of other people. Those "moments" that live on in photos are what matter - call it reportage or photo-journalism, whatever. I call it great people photography.

So I'm encouraging my friends to email me photos, which will be put through the judges' mill (me!) with the winning image being Photoshop'd to within an inch of its life, posted online and a free print + memory card sent to the winner!

This is the difference between people who do photography for a living (not me) ~ and photographers (me and PTP members).

Keep it real.
Px

When I'm working....

I miss being with my family, but it's the path I've chosen. So I've got to get the balance right, huh?

Last night - another superb party capping off a week of fun for a young lady called Amie. Her Batmitzvah was a really special event, surrounded by her loving family and friends all week, culminating in a great party in central London.

Photos will be up soon, here's one angle I caught -

Angela and John - in the foot of the Tower!

A truly wonderful wedding in the foothills of the Tower of London, followed by a relaxed reception at the River Lounge - loads of fun! The happy couple then kept the rinver theme going with a few days chilling in Venice. Awesome!



Here's their funky wedding video - slideshow link.

Fil @ St James'

Awesome night last night - Fil Straughan live at St James' - down the road from us! Now being recommended as their local photographer, I was asked to take a few shots of this gorgeous R&B beast.

Here he is - the man himself ....

Joe's Barmy party

Again, I was privileged to be booked to cover a very special event - Joe's Barmitzvah party in central London - a lovely family, great guests who were in the mood from the off, fun novelty gifts all night, really helpful videographer, awesome venue, good food, great band and fun DJ.

Best job in the world.....link to music slideshow here....

Gotta have a mission in life....

... and after much soul-searchng and re-writing, to coincide with the re-branding exercise, here is mine...

Paul Toeman Photography

A fun & fresh approach to creating engaging images
which evoke unforgettable memories.

Now, I'm no writer, but I'm quite proud of that.

It sums up my attitude to my business and life (fun & fresh) / that I create engaging & unforgettable images (not just photos) / and that I want my clients to be with me for life.

Amen.

I made a client cry....

I know, I'm sorry..... it had to happen sometime and now it has. Reduced her to tears. ... But in a GOOD way! She couldn't hold them back when watching the slideshow I did of her daughter's Batmitzvah - click here to watch!

But there's more ... L&G I am pleased to announce my first set of RAD action'ed images with borders. This is a big departure for me, y'know?!

My top 10 from Sophie's wonderful mitzvah ...

I'm loving Sarah & Matt's wedding slideshow

I love Animoto .... link

Sophie's Batmitzvah

Great fun tonight in Bushey - lovely girl, family, set of guests, and evening party. Really enjoyed myself. Put into practice the shooting from the video light lesson picked up in Vegas. Main shots to follow soon, but here are a few for now....