Terry Lee, Wedding Photographer for Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, London and Home Counties » music

Por Una Cabeza at a Wedding

Terry Lee — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:00:10 +0000

Just a quick post, while editing the wedding photos from the weekend, I recall the Accordion player perform one of my favourite pieces, Por Una Cabeza.

Music, the soundtrack to your Wedding

Terry Lee — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:31:48 +0000

What I do as a photographer is document the images of your Wedding day, but there are some things that a Photographer cannot do which is where music comes in. Gin Sling are just the type of Musicians which perfectly adapted for Weddings.

I have known Claire Batchelor for sometime now; she is as driven and as passionate about perfecting her skills as I am in my pursuit of Photographic Nirvana. So in her own words I will let Claire describe her band:

I adore singing Jazz as it gives such a lovely atmosphere – many couples choose it for their special day because it creates a wonderfully relaxed and sophisticated mood. We’re experienced musicians, and know how important your wedding is for you, so we always make sure that everything goes smoothly from our point of view. Also, choosing a Bucks based jazz duo like us means that you save on cost and support your local suppliers. – Claire Batchelor, singer in Gin Sling Jazz Duo, Aylesbury.

So check them out. Visit their MySpace page on http://www.myspace.com/ginslingjazz

Jazz Music for your Wedding day.

Terry Lee — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:46:16 +0000

So you’ve organized the venue, the photographer (naturally), the flowers, the dress and the food. But somewhere along the line you have to consider music for your ceremony and reception.

Is it better to have a DJ or a live band? That would depend on your budget but most would want a live band if money was not a defining factor.

I recommend what time of music you should have, but I can recommend a band. A few weeks ago I had the priviledge of photographing a jazz band called Jazz Juice. They are based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. They are made up of 5 very talented musicians each providing a very smooth and classic soundtrack to your wedding.

I cannot recommend them enough, and trust me when I say I have heard alot of Wedding Music!

You can hear a sample of their work by going to their website; just tell them I sent you…

Blog now has a music soundtrack

Terry Lee — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:38:12 +0000

Very exciting, I now have the perfect music for my blog. It came about when I was asked to design a showcase DVD for the awesome catering company Indulgence; they wanted a Marks and Spencer’s style. I looked around but then I realised I had a gifted guitarist on my phone list by the name of Gary Mullins. I called him up, gave him a quick brief and let him just go for it! He came back to with two pieces; the first one being played here on the blog is called Indulgence and the second is a piece he arranaged called God bless this child.

Check out Gary’s website on www.garymullins.co.uk and his band Lightbox

Let me know what you think? Does the music add or detract from the blog?

Possibly, the greatest moment I have ever seen and really wished I was there for!

Terry Lee — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:25:55 +0000

Ok, this has nothing to do with photography, but it does capture a surreal (and totally awesome) experience in a real world settting. I have always loved musicals and ever since I was a wee little lad I wondered what it would be like if everyone just spontaneously got into a dance routine!! I always had questions like where would they rehearse? How would they know when to do it? This video lives out that dream for me in such a spetacular way and in Liverpool Street Station, London! Simply awesome.

Beauty and the Bullets

Terry Lee — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:57:56 +0000

A rare photo of my trusty assistant Kelly with the Red Bullets at a recent Wedding party.

A wedding, a funeral and a band

Terry Lee — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:17:30 +0000

Last Wednesday I looked at my day’s schedule and thought, ‘a day like today will never happen again’.

10.30 Prepare Wedding proposals for email enquiries
11.30 Meeting in Stewkley to visit wedding venue and church
13.00 Grab some food, edit photos to be sent out
14.00 Kelly over at my house
14.30 Drive to Amersham Cremetoriam
15.30 Funeral of Baby Bethany Faith Evett
17.00 Over to Evett’s for High Tea
20.00 Back to my place, dump photos, recharge camera
21.00 Over to Kelly’s for a quick cup of tea
22.15 Wendover to photograph Lightbox rehearsal ahead of Friday night’s gig

Lee Evans, the best one man band… ever!

Terry Lee — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:10:26 +0000

I’m a huge fan of music as you may have gathered, so when one of my favourite comedians does a one man band mime it is priceless. It’s a old video, but it is still a classic I wish to share.

If you’re at a gig, and you see a photographer point at you… Smile!!!!

Terry Lee — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:36:41 +0000

I love my job! One of the best things about it is capaturing moments on stage, but one thing I am beginning to appreciate are the crowd. They are some of the most expressive faces I could shoot; they are entirely in the ‘zone’. The artist which they adore is playing on stage so their instinctive reaction is to smile, whoop, cheer and scream!

At my next gig (tomorrow) I’ll be getting more of the crowd, and here’s my message to the crowd and fans, when you see a photographer point his camera at you, it’s because he finds you interesting. You may not like your photograph taken, but trust me, the photograph will only use it if it’s good enough (well, a Pro would anyway). So please smile, wave, cheer, point, pose, grin, laugh or just give me an intense stare!!

Below are some crowd shots from Party in the Paddock 2008; see if you can spot Mr Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey, a living legend at Party in the Paddock 2008

Terry Lee — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:48:43 +0000

I have loads more photos of Mr Daltrey but I wanted just to give you a sneak peek of what is to come. I will say this though, he is the first legend I have had the pleasure to meet and shake his hand. A real gentleman. He was swarmed by fans backstage (which I was fortunate to have access to) and constantly remained professional.

I’m not someone who is a celebrity hound, I detest reality shows and talentless fame but without a doubt Mr Daltrey is a great example of a modern day legend.

Mr Daltrey, I salute you.

Roger Daltrey at Party in the Paddock 2008