Last week we had the inspiration to share with you some of the most stunning wedding bouquet photos captured by some of our photographers. 

Being fans of flicking through wedding magazines for floral arrangments, I dare you not to look at this inspiration and instantly fall in love with them.

Image by Photos By Zoe

Here at Specialens HQ(!), we are so dedicated in showcasing our photographers’ work in the most creative way.  Now, we are trying to push creativity to another level through “The One With The Unseen Footage” competition.

It’s a fun way for photographers to show another aspect of their work with a twist. At Specialens, we love gorgeous settings, beautiful brides and photo-journalistic styles but now we are looking for those timeless unexpected moments of restless yawns and big smashes.

So, how does the idea of creating “The One With The Unseen Footage” competition for those funny weddingmoments sound like?

I think it sounds like a great idea!

The One Where Nobody Showed Up

By Jonny Donovan

The Contest is on!

People say sharing is caring. Based on that simple saying you now have the opportunity to win a free wedding photography session. No, we don’t mean just a picture of the betrothed couple - obviously – but a photography package covering the whole wedding day.

I am particularly happy today as I am introducing to you one of our newest members, lovely Ami Robertson. Ami is a London based wedding photographer originally from Devon with over 3 years of experience. A bit of a workaholic, loves to travel and has an addiction for vintage cameras; can't get any better than this! Get to know Ami a little bit better by reading this fantastic interview.

I am very excited to be sharing Albert Palmer’s stunning wedding shoot with Nadia & Daniel.

 The stunning couple had a winter wedding at Old Down Manor wedding venue located just outside of Bristol.

 The bride looks absolutely gorgeous in her fab Jesus Peiro wedding dress. Yes, Daniel you look pretty good too! :)

 We wish the best to the wedding couple and may share a life full of happiness and longevity.    

 You may check more of this wedding on Albert’s blog.

It's our pleasure to introduce to you lovely Katy Lunsford, one of the very first members of Specialens.com. Katy Lunsford is a Manchester based wedding photographer with over 7 years of experience.  Her documentary style with a blend of vintage makes her a perfect choice for your special day - no wonder she is our Photographer Of The Month for two consequtive months.

{SL} Hi, could you firstly tell our readers a little bit about yourself?

Hi, I'm Katy and I am a wedding photographer, originally from Kent, currently based in Manchester but work all over the UK, (and more than happy to travel abroad for a pretty wedding!) I work mainly in the North West, London & the South East. I've been married for nearly ten years and I have a little girl called Sophie, who is 20 months and completely adorable! In my spare time I like good food and wine, pretty shoes, singing jazz and being in the sunshine. If the above are combined I am in heaven :)

Introducing another talented wedding photograher from Specialens.com.. Albert Palmer is  a Bristol based wedding photographer with a creative reportage style. Started off just two years ago Albert has the skills and creativity to make each wedding special and unique..

{SL}Hi Albert, could you firstly tell our readers a little bit about yourself?

Albert Palmer Photography is me, Albert - a 29 year old full time professional wedding photographer living in Bristol. I started photographing weddings two years ago. The very first was for a friend. I asked her if I could take some photos of her getting ready as they didn’t have a photographer. I don't know why I asked her, I had no dreams of being a wedding photographer. But when I looked at the photos, I was amazed.

Today I will be introducing another fabulous photograher from the Specialens clan. Simon J Coulson, a Hampshire based wedding photographer, started when he was just fifteen years old, having been inspired by his father who loved photography. 

{SL} Hi Simon, could you firstly tell our readers a little bit about yourself?

 I live in Hampshire with my gorgeous wife Polly and my crazy boys Henry & Fred. I love most genres of music, cake 'n' custard and being outdoors.

{SL} Briefly, describe a typical day in Simon J Coulson's life.

 In the summer, breakfast with the boys then processing. In the winter, trying to catch up with everything I missed all summer. 

Our bride to be Claire shares with us the run up to her big day….

OMG! I’m engaged! Just a few months ago my boyfriend Christos proposed whilst on a romantic holiday in Spain.  Christos and I met at work in April 2009 and our  whole romance was a bit of a whirlwind. Five-months later Christos moved in with me. Ten months later in early December 2010 we found out I was pregnant. This wasn't planned, let's just say I don't trust the mini pill anymore! We talked about getting married before the baby arrived but I really wanted to enjoy a glass of champagne or two on my wedding day so we decided to wait until after the baby was born. 

Vintage continues to be a very popular choice for many brides-to-be. Styles of yesteryear offer a timeless elegance that some modern day weddings find difficult to beat. Vintage is normally associated with the 1920s, 30s and 40s. If you love the swinging twenties, Introduce feathers in your flower bouquets; have your stylist create 20s inspired hair styles; drape strings of pearls over silver candelabras; If you prefer a more subtle approach, pick out an element, such as a certain colour or detail, and use throughout your wedding theme.