Shelley Garrett Photography

Bye Bye Blogger

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Unfortunately we have decided that it is time to leave blogger...

You can now find us at:

http://tentwentyone.tumblr.com/

or go to our website:

http://www.tentwentyone.co.uk/

Thanks

Shelley & Richard

James & Laya Update...

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This is Francine. She was Laya's chief bridesmaid.

Laya couldn't wait to show me the little transfers she got for her shoes. And aren't they sweet!!

Pamela, mother of the bride, had this label specially made for James and Laya. Also pretty sweet!!

So Ross really did try to escape from the house without having his photo taken. Unlucky sparky.

Francine had made this little photo album for Laya for her hen night. Filled with memories and funny and embarrassing photos. What are friends for eh?

Pamela was also very proud of this little homemade hot air balloon which calmly floated around the room the whole time we were there. I really liked it. Simple idea and weirdly very relaxing!

This is Kelly. She is Ross's girlfriend. Ross being Layas brother. She is going to miss Laya very much in around the house. Easy to see I was being nosey and reading little cards for the bride whilst taking photos..

First reactions from Kelly and Granda Reggie at seeing Laya for the first time in her wedding dress.

Layas Grandad had the role of giving Laya away... So Reggie gets the show on the road with a little practice session of walking down the aisle.. First off, get the sofa out of the runway and he employed Kelly to keep the beat by hitting the dining table it was quite funny, but it was a serious role for Reggie...

James & Laya

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You may remember James & Laya from our fantastic engagement session at Portbradden & Whitepark Bay...

Well they tied the knot yesterday and didn't they just look fantastic!!

Laya and her bridesmaids weren't just any bridal party. We had them (well James more so) had us go trekking into the forest at Killynether near Scrabbo Tower and apart from Anne being so obviously cold they didn't complain once. Laya had to climb mountainous terrain in her stiletto heels. That pretty good going as I can't walk in heels full stop. Cold, wet and windy, battling against the elements. The girls (and not forgetting the boys) were so much fun and just relaxed about the whole thing. We couldn't have had better people with us yesterday and we are so grateful for their positivity.

We will have more from their wedding very very soon....

Style Fashion.....

2010-03-16T06:13:00.001-07:00

So Ricky and I spent a very interesting morning yesterday. Leah McFall usually known for her lovely voice asked us if we would like to help her with her portfolio. Her theme was "Exceedingly Irish"....

We didn't really know what we were letting ourselves in for but sure why not? Experimentation is the best thing for photographers, its how we learn. We didn't really know what to expect and the boys didn't either. Leah has a quirky style and is very creative. (cue leah)

So after very little discussion the boys didn't want to leave the back garden in their new outfits so we used an alley which really worked as the red brick complimented their outfits.The boys did really well with a bit of direction from me. I find I can be quite bossy... but to be honest it just helps produce better shots.

We then managed to gain the boys confidence and we ventured up to "Shaws Bridge" for the second round and Ricky and I immediately spotted underneath the bridge as the best place for the next round. The bridge has like awesome texture so it worked really well as a backdrop. Lots of people walking past wondering what the heck was going on as boys wearing pearls and dickey bows didn't seem to strut their stuff down the river path very often....

Anyways... after a couple of hours this is what we came up with.. We are pretty happy with how the photos came out...

Photography: TEN21

http://www.tentwentyone.co.uk

Styling: Leah McFall (check out her music too...)

http://www.myspace.com/leahmcfallmusic

Faye & Phil...

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Faye and Phil got married...

Such a lovely day, the flowers were gorgeous, the atmosphere was great, the weather stayed dry! Faye was absolutely stunning, but no-one ever expected anything less... I just don't think anyone would realise how beautiful she would be. The dress was perfect! The bridesmaids probably cried the whole day before the wedding and on the day between the three of them. The boys looked the part in their suits and their specially made converse. And the parents all looked fantastic too!!! When I arrived at the house the atmosphere was a bit nervy and Faye was really quiet but as soon as the flowers arrived and she got a wee card from Phil it changed. It seems like yesterday Faye and I were discussing what kind of man she would marry in our sociology class. Much to my relief I was very wrong about the man that would marry Faye. The one I was thinking about was a suited up business man. I am so glad I was wrong. Phil is awesome... A really caring guy as everyone who was there for the speeches would realise. I love Faye and can't wait to get to know Phil better...

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Wilson... ( I'll miss you Safwan)

Mothers Day

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Hello...

Every year this day comes up and I never know what to get my mum and so I end up with the usual flowers from Marksies or sometimes just a card promising .. "Sorry mum, I just had no idea what to buy, I'll get you something soon."

It's not that I undervalue my mum, it's just really hard to know what to get her. After many mothers days (22 so far) there's only so many little fridge magnets and kitcheny* gadgets (*not a real word but I'm sure you know what it means) mum can possibly pretend to appreciate.

So to help you all out we have devised a little offer that is sure to impress your mums whilst also being fun for everyone. Book with us now so you don't miss out on a good offer.

And just to remind you all.... 14th of March... Don't Forget!

Bookings must be made before 31st March 2010 & our available dates are between now & 31st May 2010... Hope to hear from you soon :)

There are vouchers available. We couldn't make Mothers Day much easier than that. All vouchers are customised to "insert mums name here" and from your lovely children "insert names here"...

Meet Bailie....

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He spends a lot of time looking up, because he is a very tiny miniature yorkshire terrier.
Even though Bailie is small, he seems to think he can take the world on. We were met at the door by him barking furiously wondering who these strangers were trying to get into his house.

He kept standing with this little pose of one leg in the air.... awww

Out came the treats and out came Bailies tricks standing on his back legs. One of very few tricks that Bailie can do haha

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A little video for The Freedom Centre that I edited together minus sound... Going to upload the sound version soon as it works a lot better :)

Finally... Here it is...

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http://www.tentwentyone.co.uk/hello.html

Click on the link above to go to our website.

After a long time chopping and changing ideas we have finally came up with something we love and we are very excited to share it with all of you.

Have a look, if you like what you see tell us.. get in contact and enjoy :)

Lynburn Bridal...

2010-03-01T17:05:00.000-08:00

Tonight we went to the opening of Lynburn Bridal in Ballymena. Kathy works part time in Cullybackey High School and has just pursued a life long dream of owning her own bridal shop. The shop looks wonderful and is worth a visit. Not only does it stock new bridal wear but it is operating a once worn wedding dress service so that a wedding dress that was so dearly loved by one bride can be worn again and loved by another. Brides who have worn their dress can take their dress and Kathy and the team will sell the dress on commission on behalf of the bride. The shop is really lovely inside the decor is of immaculate taste and the space in the bridal room is great. Enough room to fit lots of bridesmaids wanting a sneak peak at "thee dress". Not only does she stock dresses but some really lovely shoes and handmade jewellery by "forget-me-not". I will be blogging again on this because TEN21 will be involved in the photography side of things so that these ladies can share their dreams with the world... Some photographs below are a sneaky peak for those of you who might fancy visiting. The first photo is of Kathy and her sister (kathy - left) ... So you will recognise her face if you do pop in...

PJ picking out his perfect wedding dress... ooooh if only the boys knew what he was really up to when hes supposed to be at work...

A few little finished things...

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Firstly.... TEN21 will soon be officially online. I know we haven't spoken about this before but we are starting under this name for all our wedding engagement and lifestyle photography & videography. We started under my name but as it is two of us in this business we thought it best we go under something neutral...

TEN21 is the year that the first evidence of photographic experimentation was recorded...

We just wanted something simple and classy but it was nice to have somewhat of a reason behind it for conversational purposes.

As we love to experiment and just try out new techniques and ideas we felt that this was perfect: plus for the graphic designer in Ricky it was "aesthetically pleasing".

We are looking forward to having our work online for people to view. We want it to be simple and easy to navigate around. We don't want to bombard you with information and so many different pages that you freak out and just leave... So we have opted for miminalist... You'll see this soon enough when we launch and we really hope it inspires you to be more creative with your photography.. Or to get in contact to arrange your very own TEN21 session with us... We are always more than happy to help...

Next... This is just a little gift we made for my big sister, Stephanie and her fiance Steven... She was really pleased so were we to see some of the photos printed out and displayed. We rarely have time to do stuff like this for gifts so it felt good...

Another thing we finished up was Beverley and Jonnys wedding DVD. We really enjoyed their day and we hope they love watching it, some really funky dance moves in there...

Finally, Faye and Phils wedding is in less that 3weeks now and its so exciting. These were the invites I designed for her. Just looking forward to seeing the whole wedding come together... Hearing everything about it is never quite as magical as seeing it on the day...

Engagement Sessions...

2010-02-22T16:02:00.000-08:00

I was putting together some things for our brochures and just thought it was nice to see the contrast in the engagement sessions we have done recently. I really can't wait to do some more of these because its great to do different locations and to see that each couple is really different in how they are with each other... If you haven't booked with us yet or like what you see just get in contact because I really want to do more... :)

Then I realised...

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I was going through some engagement photos when I came across this one and I just really liked it. Something just really lovely about this photo...

Some more little treasures from Beverley and Jonathans Wedding

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Today we had an engagement session with James & Laya. I was so happy when I heard that James had proposed at Whitepark Bay. Its by far my favorite beach around the North Coast. So we decided after going for a little coffee and a chat about all the niggly wedding details that our first stop would be at Portbradden. From there we were able to see the whole of the beach and it made for a really awesome sillouhette when James led us to a little path on round. The day was really enjoyable and hopefully both Laya and James didnt find it too hard core as it felt more like a fitness regime than a photoshoot with all the climbing and hills. We are really looking forward to their wedding come March. Here are a few photos from today...

Jackalfeud...

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Nikki....

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Cranberrylime...

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Today I got up early to go shoot some lovely handmade jewelry and accessories.... I went to school with Cherith (in the little green coat) and when I saw her creations I suggested we go do a photoshoot to show them off to their full potential... I don't know much about how they decided to being with cranberrylime but this is their line and get in contact with them on facebook if you would like to buy any of their goodies...

We planned to fake a little spring/summer shoot but failed miserably when the heavens decided to open and we were covered in snow. Seriously it wasn't just tiny snow, it was proper big tony the tiger flakes. But instead we embraced the Irish weather and this is what happened....

Kate & Adah

2010-01-26T11:35:00.000-08:00

Today Kate and Adah came to the park for some photos. She is just the cutest kid I have ever met. We just laughed at her mood changing instantly from grumpy to giggles! Here are some of the photos...

Stephanie....

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Stephanie has came home everyday this week and baked us yummy muffins. They are soooo delicious I wanted to take photos of them and blog them. Stephanie has just spent 5years studying and working to be a teacher and is now considering a career change to open her own little tea and cake shop. I think it suits her well...

Faye and Phil's Engagement Shoot

2010-01-18T03:17:00.001-08:00

We went to Springhill to do this photo-shoot. I came prepared as both Faye and Phil are a bit taller than me. What better idea than to bring a stepladder and leave it concealed with all the old farm machinery. Surely no one would know that it wasn't meant to be there. Someone did so we had to then go on a little hunt for it. Personally I think it must have been some little mischievous squirrels hiding it on us. Anyways Faye and Phil were very good, it was me who was rubbish because I kept laughing at Phil because I cant take him seriously. But the photos have turned out quite nice...

Hope you like them....

I think this might become my signature forest shot...

Faye (like Stephanie) just makes my job very easy...

Phil made Faye laugh. Faye made Phil laugh. I am not this funny.... or nice to look at

Faye found magical little snowdrops...

I love a bit of natural lense flare...

We took a couple back at Phil's farm as well... Catering to all

Phil was ready and waiting :)

Janine Walker

2010-01-15T16:25:00.000-08:00

So we had a photoshoot with Janine Walker. It was sooo enjoyable and we are awaiting the photos to appear on her blog. It was such a relaxed way to do photos and it was weird being on the other end of the camera. You think I would know what to be doing but I had serious freak out feelings in my stomach. I will defnitely be sticking to this side.... I hope you enjoy this little array I snapped up below... Oh and everyone should go and check Janines stuff out! Its pretty much the best...

http://www.janinewalkersblog.com/

Jonathan and Beverley

2010-01-11T07:33:00.000-08:00

We went to Beverley and Jonathans wedding as guests, also shot the ceremony for them. It was such a relaxed and lovely day. Beverley was absolutely stunning and I was really sad that I wasn't her photographer for the day however everyone looked fantastic and these are just a few wee shots we stole from the day.

Steven liked it... so he put a ring on it!

2009-12-30T02:51:00.000-08:00

My sister Stephanie and her boyfriend (now fiancé) got engaged. They went to Paris and we all sort of thought it might happen. They tricked us when they got home and had us all worried that Stephanie had said no. But how could she resist Christmas at the Effiel Tower and a nice shiny ri ng.

A Little Update.

2009-12-06T07:04:00.000-08:00

While the website is currently under construction I just thought it might be nice to post up a tiny selection of the wedding photos from Sarah and Jonnys wedding. We had such a fantastic day with them at the wedding. Everyone was really up for having fun in all the photos. We were also blessed with fantastic weather and we really appreciate that as the wedding was in September.

So I have picked just a few of my favorites from the day. There were so many to choose from.

Goodbye Pluto

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Went to Ground on a whim last night. Was very very glad that I did even though we missed half the night we managed to scope a little bit of Goodbye Pluto who just make me so happy that people there age are being encouraged about their talents. They are so gifted musically and Sarahs voice makes me melt. My favorite track of the night was "When it rains" by Paramore just because I really love that song. Their own tracks are equally as pleasant. Well done!

8th September...

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My day...

I ate a petit filous... I will never stop loving petit filous's. MMMMMmmmmm

Then made Faye her engagement card. Because Faye got ENGAGED.

Then Faye came round to show me the lovely lovely lovely pretty ring.

See for yourselves. Its so pretty. I am so pleased for Faye and Phil and really just properly happy for them. Some people just deserve good things.... like love. <3

And the funny thing about this wee photo is that I was pestering Faye about when she'd get engaged at the time I took it. Ha.

Congratulations.

more ilford... oh how i love you...

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More Film laa dee daa

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Bens Brass...

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Some film of bens work..

http://www.benmcqueenfmp.blogspot.com/

Festival Of Fools - Film..

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Making Things...

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Wedding and Engagement Photography... Random Selection

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Film... again

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Film Again... some black and white.. nicey nice..

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And So I Watch You From Afar... Album Launch..

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Vincent...

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Wedding...

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Wedding and Engagement...

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daves wall

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i just like that dave mcconnell has room on his wall for my photos...

so im going to send him some :) thanks dave

Yet again.. more film

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Film....

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Kowalski are an amazing band that I first heard at Forfey festival and I think its time I put a little link on here and shared how lovely and great they are. I really really enjoy their sound and their gig in auntie annies before Christmas was soooo much fun!!! Everyone should go to their next one! Yes? Ok.. See you there...

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=29726726

Jackalfeud

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You can buy sum goth rock on itunes....

http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=jackalfeud

The Start Of My Book..

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A Little Solidarity

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Derelict...

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It was late, it was dark, sky was kinda clear. Lets do derelict!!

Ricky and I went on a wee photo trip to the old warehouse to update his documentary photo project and the results are as below.. These arent my photographs... I was just present in the making.. The wonders of moonlight, exposure rates and aperture..

Mumford and Sons...

2008-10-31T15:18:00.000-07:00

I am really excited about this band, waow... I can't even explain how much I love this music. Saw them play in the John Hewitt in Belfast last week and my worrrrrd it was amazing...

Mumford and Sons... I love you

more film...

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...

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Surf

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More Film...

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Slemish

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A wee bita film...

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To anyone not that interested in photography it can seem like a step back in the ever evolving technoligies of photography.. but its something I am so passionate about as it seems to me its where the true art of photography lies... In film...

This is the beginning of a whole new learning experience for me... Film can be so frustrating... But I hope that it brings me some really raw and atmospheric shots...

I love film...

London Street Exhibition

2008-10-12T16:10:00.000-07:00

So... If you are in Derry, please go see the exhibition...
The details are all below...

London and Oxford

2008-10-12T15:43:00.000-07:00

So I went to London and visited oxford...
ddnt have much time as it was a business trip hehe... got a few wee photos..
Oxford is beautiful and needs to be visited by everyone..
Camden market is soooo cool and also needs to be visited by everyone...
I loved my very short trip

Forfey Festival

2008-10-07T14:59:00.001-07:00

So.... I was at this amazing little low key music festival this summer in Forfey... It was in a farm and it was just so quaint and beautiful and lovely and perfect. Here are my photos of all the amazing people I met there...

Must see movie

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Watch this!

SO.....

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Today I am cross at easyjet. Its completely my own fault but I am going to blame the man in the picture below. Just because he seems to hold easyjet in his extremely large man hands...

Check him and all that man strength out, holding a big orange airplane...

My flight to London was like 50quid, NOW its 75quid...

But its booked...

Im going to London...

If it works out... cool

If it doesnt... cool

Found Magazine... Post Secret And Polaroids

2008-10-03T16:11:00.001-07:00

http://www.foundmagazine.com/

This is an amazing website, a little like the post secret website which i love too...Its a website which people send in random little things they have found. Really quirky, often weird and scary but mostly quite humorous. This is todays find...

Fiji
FOUND by Megan in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Whoever drew this and dropped it in the grocery store must not like Fiji.

This is the book that I would like and it is my next buy when I can afford it.

Its a book of found polaroids.. And this is completely possible as I have lost sooo many of my own...

Formulas for Now is another book I bought recently... I found it really interesting to read other peoples theories for life...

Two people + talking + occasional silence x time spent walking together = solutions/problems

Its me...

2008-10-03T10:28:00.001-07:00

I did a photo of me..

how embarrasing..

how vain

but i think most photographers need a self portrait..

or sumthin like that hmmm

rare

Circus

2008-10-02T17:11:00.000-07:00

So I probably need some sort of explanation regarding two naked men with sparklers in unecessary places... Skatenaked... A circus act...

Real good fun.. Adult Jokes but sheer entertainment
They took part in summer sundays ran by the circus school in Belfast... Although crowds werent massive, it was such great fun and it was free. Nice to do something different in Belfast than the norm..

Dissertation Pieces.

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Music

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Secret Place..

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A place I love... The most beautiful place I have found in Northern Ireland so far...

Special

Derry

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The Lowly Knights..

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A really great band that I came across at Forfey Music Festival... I love going to see them, the atmosphere and music is just amazing.. So I made this little photo video of them...

Super Excited

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I got so excited about having my photos online that Ive wasted ages uploading and probably broken any rules that exist of blogging... He he amature...

Im ok with it if you are...
nite nite

p.s. its autumn and its lovely

Fire...

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I specially like this one.. the light in the sky in the background and the fire lighting up the front area of the photograph...

Portaits

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Some Hands

2008-09-30T16:49:00.000-07:00

Its not a weird fetish or anything like that.. I have just always loved peoples hands.. So here are a couple of photos...

Bobby Analog

2008-09-30T16:29:00.000-07:00

Bobby is a great DJ.... Originally from Portstewart, hes moved out to NYC working as a DJ...
Check out his myspace.... if you google Bobby Analog hes the first to appear... You won't be able to sit down when listening to his mixes so turn it up loud and shake it...

Beaching

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Incubus

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Binevenagh

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Just my latest expedition... Random trip when waiting on some relatives to arrive home.. I'm glad I decided to go explore as I would never have realised that there was such beauty so close to home...