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Wedding Fayre’s at the Sheffield Park Hotel & the Sheffield Town Hall

Friday, 03 September, 2010 | 0 Comments

I will be attending the forthcoming Wedding Fayre’s at the Sheffield Park Hotel on Sunday 3rd October 2010 & also at the Sheffield Town Hall on Sunday 10th October 2010. I’ll be bringing along a selection of my new sample wedding albums featuring a selection of weddings I’ve photographed recently. So if you’re still looking for a Wedding Photographer, why don’t you come along and have a chat, and take… Read more

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Joanna & Liam’s Wedding Photography, Almondbury Church & The Turnpike Inn, Rishworth Moor, Yorkshire

Friday, 03 September, 2010 | 0 Comments

Here are images taken at Joanna and Liam’s wedding on a wet English summer’s day. The happy couple were married at Almondbury Church in Huddersfield where Joanna’s dad is the Minister. The day started off dry but soon after the wedding ceremony, the heavens opened! Following the ceremony the wedding party were invited for drinks in the Rectory garden next to the church. Luckily the garden had large trees for… Read more

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Lucy & Patrick’s Wedding Preview, Wentworth Castle, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

Wednesday, 01 September, 2010 | 2 Comments

This is a preview of Lucy and Patrick's Wedding photography taken at the beautiful Wentworth Castle in Barnsley. This is one of my favourite weddings I have shot so far. The full blog post includes a castle, two vintage American hotrods, a beautiful sunset, a rainbow and even a flying Bride on a zip wire! The rest of the images will be posted in a couple of weeks Read more

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Natalie & Jamie’s Wedding Reception - Holiday Inn Hotel, Doncaster

Thursday, 26 August, 2010 | 0 Comments

These photographs were taken at Natalie and Jamie’s wedding reception which was held at the Holiday Inn hotel in Doncaster. Natalie and Jamie were married in Las Vegas with several family and friends attending the ceremony.  Natalie and Jamie wanted to have a wedding party once they arrived back home for everybody who couldn’t make it over to America. After taking some family shots of the happy couple I took… Read more

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Maria & Tom’s Wedding Photography (Preview)

Tuesday, 24 August, 2010 | 2 Comments

This is a quick preview of Maria and Tom’s wedding photography. Their wedding day was wet and windy but we managed to dodge the showers for most of the day! Maria and Tom were married in Huddersfield with the reception held at Wortley Hall in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The happy couple are currently on honeymoon, I hope you are both having a great time! Read more

New Website & Blog

Tuesday, 24 August, 2010 | 1 Comments

Here is my first entry onto my new blog! If you have been following my work you will notice I have a new website and blog. There are still quite a few images to upload onto the website including 12 different image portfolios under Personal, more Real Weddings, a voucher page so friends and family can help pay towards your wedding or portrait photography and also free wallpaper for your… Read more

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Maria and Tom’s Engagement Shoot - Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Wednesday, 11 August, 2010 | 0 Comments

I finally managed to photograph Maria and Tom on their engagement shoot after twice being called off because of the weather. We met up at the Greenhead Park in Huddersfield only to find 80% of the park fenced off because of re-development! Never mind we managed to find a few areas without a steel fence as a backdrop. Maria and Tom are getting married on Friday at their local church… Read more

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Portrait Photography - Bump to Baby - Baby Betsy

Sunday, 08 August, 2010 | 0 Comments

Here is my first bump to baby shoot taken in my studio with the new born baby portraits taken at Lee and Lynsey’s home. Baby Betsy was born three weeks early by emergency caesarean at Barnsley District General Hospital. I’ve photographed babies in the past but not as young as Betsy who at the time, was 2 weeks old. Here are some of my favourite photographs of the expectant couple… Read more

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Chris & Hannah’s Wedding Photography - Hemswell Court, Hemswell Cliff, Lincolnshire

Thursday, 05 August, 2010 | 2 Comments

Here are a selection of photographs taken at the wedding of Hannah and Chris. Hannah and Chris were married at the beautiful Hemswell Court in Lincolnshire. Hemswell Court used to be the Officers Mess for the old RAF base. The building can be seen in the film ‘The Dam Busters’ which was mainly filmed at RAF Hemswell. Chris and Hannah’s were married on one of the hottest days of the… Read more

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New Born Baby Photography - Baby Betsy (Preview)

Monday, 02 August, 2010 | 0 Comments

Here is a quick preview of my cousin’s very cute new born baby. The beautiful baby is called Betsy – congratulations to Lynsey and Lee The rest of the images including the baby bump photo’s will be on my blog soon! Read more

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Jo and Rob’s Wedding Photography at the Sheffield Botanical Gardens, and the Kenwood Hall Hotel

Thursday, 29 July, 2010 | 0 Comments

Here is a selection of photographs taken at the wedding of Jo and Rob. The happy couple were married at one of Sheffield’s nicest beauty spots – the Botanical Gardens – followed by a reception at the Kenwood Hall Hotel. Jo and Rob exchanged their vows at the main pavilion beneath the central dome of the glasshouse, surrounded by the beautiful exotic foliage. Following the ceremony we made our way… Read more

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Tina and Stephen’s Wedding Photography - Langdale Chase Hotel, Windermere, Lake District

Tuesday, 20 July, 2010 | 0 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to photograph Tina and Stephen’s wedding in the beautiful English Lake District. They were married at the Langdale Chase hotel which boasts panoramic and inspirational views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding mountains. It was a very small wedding with only 19 people but very enjoyable. After the wedding breakfast we all went on a boat trip around the picturesque Lake… Read more

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Nicky & Martyn’s Wedding - Kirk Sandall Church & The Holiday Inn Hotel - Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Monday, 12 July, 2010 | 1 Comments

When Nicky and Martyn booked me to be their wedding photographer I knew I would have a great time with them. l love photographing couples who are adventurous and on their wedding day – when I spotted a poppy field not far from the church – I knew I had to take them for a little stroll After the marriage ceremony at Kirk Sandall Church we made the short journey… Read more

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Landscape Photography - Black Clough Ice - The Dark Peak

Saturday, 10 July, 2010 | 0 Comments

Here are some images to cool you down on ‘another’ hot English summer’s day These images were taken last year when it was just a little colder than it is today. They were taken at one of my favourite locations in the Peak District – Black Clough in the Dark Peak. It is quite a tricky place to get to even when there is no ice on the rocks. I… Read more

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Louise and Nick’s Wedding Photography - St John’s Church Hall and The Frog & Parrot Pub - Sheffield

Tuesday, 06 July, 2010 | 0 Comments

It has been a while since I have been to a wedding as a guest and not as the official wedding photographer. Louise and Nick kindly invited my family to their wedding which was held at St John’s Church Hall in Sheffield on a beautiful sunny day. Nick and Louise had a friend to photograph their wedding so I could relax at a wedding for once! I photographed a small… Read more

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Nicky & Martyn’s Wedding Photography - Doncaster (Preview)

Wednesday, 30 June, 2010 | 0 Comments

Here is a preview of Nicky and Martyn’s Wedding photography. I like to post these previews of my weddings so the Bride and Groom can have a quick preview of their wedding images while they are still on honeymoon The happy couple were married in Kirk Sandall with the reception held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Doncaster. The rest of the images will be on my blog soon! Read more

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Sam and Pete’s City Centre Wedding - Sheffield Town Hall

Monday, 28 June, 2010 | 0 Comments

Here is Sam and Pete’s wedding photography from Sheffield city centre. Sam and Pete were married at Sheffield town hall on a beautiful spring day. Following the marriage ceremony, the wedding party made their way to the Peace Gardens next to the Town Hall. It was very busy because of the beautiful warm weather and lots of children were playing in the fountains as you can see in one of… Read more

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Lizzie and Matt’s Pre-Wedding Shoot in a Beautiful Bluebell Wood, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Friday, 18 June, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Lizzie and Matt’s engagement shoot in a stunning bluebell wood not far from the Clumber Park Hotel near Worksop, Nottinghamshire. I love to find new locations for my shoots especially when they are as beautiful as this. Luckily not many people know about this wood and the sea of Bluebells were virtually untouched. Engagement shoots are a great way for couples to get used to being in front… Read more

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Stacey & Graham’s Wedding - Wentworth Church & Rockingham Arms, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Tuesday, 01 June, 2010 | 0 Comments

We are pleased to share with you the following images taken at on Stacey and Graham’s wedding day in Wentworth near Rotherham. Their ceremony took place at Wentworth Church followed by the Rockingham Arms for the wedding breakfast. Wentworth is a delightful Yorkshire village, surrounded by countryside and I am always excited to photograph in such a beautiful setting. Following the ceremony I had the opportunity to spend some time… Read more

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Newcastle and Gateshead - Tyne Bridge, Sage Building, Millennium Bridge and The Baltic Centre

Sunday, 30 May, 2010 | 0 Comments

My wife and I recently had a city break in my favourite UK city – Newcastle. I love the architecture around the city especially on the Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside. I like the mix of the old and new architecture around the Quay including the Tyne Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Sage Building and the Baltic Centre. While we were there we met up for a night out with fellow photographer Dan Pearson and… Read more

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Natalie and Jamie’s Pre Wedding Photography - Cusworth Hall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Friday, 28 May, 2010 | 0 Comments

Here are images of Natalie and Jamie at their pre-wedding shoot which took place within the grounds of the picturesque Cusworth Hall, Doncaster. The magnificent hall was built in the 1740’s and has recently become a venue for civil ceremonies. Cusworth Hall and it’s grounds are known as Doncaster’s premier beauty spot, the grounds being open to the public most days of the year. Natalie and Jamie were great to… Read more

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Jemma & Pete’s Wedding at St Paul’s Church in Hasland, Chesterfield & the Maynard Hotel, Grindleford

Sunday, 23 May, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Jemma and Pete’s wedding photography taken in various locations in Derbyshire. The ceremony was held at St Paul’s Church in Hasland, Chesterfield. We then drove into the beautiful Peak District to The Maynard hotel, Grindleford for the wedding reception. The weather forecast wasn’t looking too good the day before but luckily it stayed dry! Here are a selection of images from their special day. Read more

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Landscape Images of the Northumberland Coastline - Dunstanburgh Castle (Craster Side)

Wednesday, 19 May, 2010 | 0 Comments

I haven’t uploaded any landscape images for a while so I had a look through the archives and found these unprocessed photographs. These photos were taken at Craster, a small fishing village on the Northumbrian coast. The Castle in the distance is my favourite on this coast line, Dunstanburgh Castle. You can view a more images from the beautiful Embleton Bay side here. The first image has just won an… Read more

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Jo and Rob’s Engagement photography at The Botanical Gardens and Kenwood Hall Hotel, Sheffield

Monday, 17 May, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Jo and Rob’s engagement shoot taken on a beautiful spring day in Sheffield. The first location was at the Botanical Gardens where their wedding ceremony is going to be held. We managed to find a quiet location away from the crowds using the colourful spring flowers as a backdrop. We then drove the short distance to Kenwood Hall Hotel where Jo and Rob are having their wedding reception.… Read more

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Vintage Themed Wedding at Sheffield Town Hall, Peace Gardens and The Wick at Both Ends Pub

Monday, 10 May, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Sarah and Stuart’s vintage themed wedding at Sheffield town hall with the reception held at The Wick at Both Ends pub. I love photographing city centre weddings especially when the bride, groom and guests are wearing cool outfits. After the wedding ceremony the bar staff from The Wick at Both Ends served drinks in the Peace Gardens and luckily the sun was out! Before we headed off to… Read more

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Urban Pre-Wedding Photography, Victoria Quays and Park Square Roundabout - Sheffield

Thursday, 06 May, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Nicky and Martyn’s urban pre-wedding shoot near the centre of Sheffield. Nicky & Martyn wanted an industrial or urban backdrop so I was more than happy to try something different. The first location was the Victoria Quays behind the Hilton Hotel. It’s perfect around the quays for an urban shoot and also quiet which helps. The next location was above the very busy Park Square roundabout. Part of… Read more

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Joanna & Liam’s Pre-wedding Shoot - Almondbury All Hallows Church, Victoria Tower & The Alma Inn

Thursday, 29 April, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Joanna and Liam’s pre-wedding shoot at various locations in Huddersfield. I always go and visit a venue before a wedding to check out all the different photos opportunities. The first location was at the church where Joanna and Liam are going to be married – the Almondbury All Hallows Church in Huddersfield. The second location was high on Castle Hill overlooking all of Huddersfield and beyond, the Victoria… Read more

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Stacey and Graham’s Engagement Photography - Wentworth Village Church, Rotherham

Wednesday, 28 April, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Stacey and Graham’s pre-wedding shoot at Wentworth Church village in Rotherham. Stacey and Graham are also going to be married at Wentworth Church in a couple of weeks with their reception held at the very popular Rockingham Arms. I’m looking forward to Stacey and Graham’s wedding day because Wentworth is a very picturesque Yorkshire village, and hopefully it will be a beautiful spring day for both of them! Read more

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Guest Blogger: Boho Weddings & Events

Tuesday, 27 April, 2010 | 0 Comments

Last week my wife and I met up with Kelly from Boho Weddings & Events for a chat at Aston Hall in Rotherham. I like to support people who are very passionate about their job, especially when it comes to weddings. Hiring a wedding planner is getting more and more popular in the UK. I wish we had a wedding planner when Nicky and I were married in 1998, we… Read more

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Beautiful Evening Sun

Thursday, 22 April, 2010 | 0 Comments

I’ve just been for a stroll with my daughter and Chrissy (Border Collie) in the beautiful evening sun. After the worst winter in the UK for 30 years you appreciate the beautiful English spring weather we are having at the moment. It’s April and we can go for a walk without are coats on, and in the evening! For all my relatives who live in America and Australia it’s been… Read more

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Studio Portrait Photography - Grey Backdrop and Coloured Gels

Sunday, 18 April, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is my beautiful daughter and little model – Holly. I’ve just invested in a grey backdrop and some coloured gels for my studio lights. All these images were shot with a grey backdrop, to change the background colour all you do is fix the gel to the background light and hey presto a different coloured backdrop! Read more

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Laura & John’s Wedding Photography - Thorpe Hesley Church, Rotherham & Cubley Hall, Barnsley

Thursday, 15 April, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Laura and John who were married at Thorpe Hesley Church in Rotherham with the reception held at Cubley Hall in Barnsley. It’s the first wedding I’ve been to where the flowers were late – very late! The wedding ceremony was due to start at 12.30pm but didn’t start until 12.45pm! The florist said their van had broken down, so Laura had to wait until they arrived. Laura &… Read more

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My Rock the Dress Shoot on UK’s best Wedding Blog - Rock ‘n Roll Bride

Wednesday, 14 April, 2010 | 0 Comments

My recent Rock the Dress shoot has been featured on the best and coolest Wedding blog in the UK. I read a lot of wedding blogs and I haven’t found one that beats Rock ‘n ‘Roll Bride for the different and inspirational wedding photography. Kat who runs the site has 90,000 visitors every month! So when Kat said “I would be over the moon to feature your images on my… Read more

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Mosaic Brides Magazine - Weddings & Civil Partnerships at Wortley Hall, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Wednesday, 07 April, 2010 | 0 Comments

Some of my wedding photographs have been published in the Mosaic Bridal Magazine (Winter 2010 edition). The magazine is published in South and West Yorkshire and the Pennine villages. Mosaic Brides covers every topic to do with weddings from choosing the ring to booking the honeymoon. You can view the magazine online here. The wedding images are from Jade & Lee’s very wet wedding taken in November last year. Read more

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Photographs of my daughter at Roche Abbey near Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Tuesday, 06 April, 2010 | 0 Comments

With it being the Easter holidays I thought I would take my daughter to our local beauty spot, Roche Abbey. She insisted on taking her umbrella even though it wasn’t raining – . I couldn’t resist taking the camera and my new toy: the new Pocket Wizards, Flex TT5 & Mini TT1 for off camera flash. For the photographers reading this , I had a play with the hypersync mode… Read more

Wedding Fayre at The Beauchief Hotel, Sheffield on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010

Tuesday, 30 March, 2010 | 0 Comments

I will be attending the forthcoming Wedding Fayre at The Beauchief Hotel on Monday 3rd May 2010… and we’d be pleased to meet you there! So if you’re still looking for a Wedding Photographer, why don’t you come along and have a chat, and take a look at the selection of wedding photos we’ll have on display at our stand. We’ll also be bringing along a selection of our sample… Read more

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Chris & Hannah’s Pre-Wedding Shoot at Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire

Sunday, 28 March, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Chris and Hannah’s engagement shoot at Rufford Abbey Country Park in the North Nottinghamshire ‘Dukeries’. I love these type of old ruins because they make great backdrops for portrait photography. There was even an old medieval monastery in the Park, a very English setting! I’m looking forward to photographing Chris and Hannah again on their special day at Hemswell Court, Lincolnshire in June. Read more

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Rock my Dress Shoot at Derwent Dam, Ladybower Reservoir & Baslow Edge - Peak District

Saturday, 20 March, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Joanna having a Rock my Dress shoot in her red wedding dress, taken at various locations on the Sheffield side of the Peak District. The first location was shot at the base of the massive dam wall at Derwent Reservoir. This is the reservoir where the famous Dambusters trained during World War II. As we walking up to the dam a RAF Hercules transport plane flew in between… Read more

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Jemma & Pete’s pre-wedding shoot at The Maynard, Grindleford - Peak District

Monday, 15 March, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Jemma and Pete’s pre-wedding shoot taken at The Maynard hotel in Grindleford, Peak District. I’m usually very lucky with the weather, but not on this day because it rained. It didn’t bother Jemma and Pete though who were very relaxed and great to work with! I’m really looking forward to their Wedding day and hopefully the sun will be out this time. Read more

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Dunstanburgh Castle image published in Life Magazine (Newcastle/Teesside edition)

Monday, 01 March, 2010 | 0 Comments

One of my photographs has been published in a high end lifestyle magazine Life Magazine (Newcastle/Teesside edition). The photo used is one of Dunstanburgh Castle which is in Northumberland, England. Dunstanburgh Castle lies on a spectacular headland on the coast of Northumberland in northern England, between the villages of Craster and Embleton. I just love the Northumbrian coastline with it’s beautiful beaches and it’s many castles. Dunstanburgh Castle is my… Read more

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Photographs of Whitby on the Yorkshire Coast (The Pier, Abbey, Church and Graveyard)

Sunday, 21 February, 2010 | 0 Comments

Whitby – my favourite coastal town is a very popular place for the tourists and even on a cold winters day it was very busy. I had to wait until dusk before I could start shooting and luckily I had a great sunset, with some nice colourful moody clouds above the pier. When I was planning this trip I was hoping to shoot some star trail photography and for once… Read more

Free Photography Giveaway Draw Results

Thursday, 11 February, 2010 | 0 Comments

Thank you to everyone who entered the Giveaway draw! Also thank you for following tierney photography and look out for more offers later in the year! I am pleased to announce the winners are: Trash the Dress Shoot: Joanna Sillince Studio Portrait Shoot: Emily Jarvis 20”x16” Landscape Print: Andrea Smith Wedding DVD Slideshow: Matt Duggan Read more

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American Online Magazine Bloginity, interview about Wedding, Lifestyle Portraits & Trash the Dress

Tuesday, 09 February, 2010 | 0 Comments

I am excited to announce that an American online magazine Bloginity has posted an exclusive interview about tierney photography.The article covers most aspects of my work including Trash the Dress, Lifestyle Portraits, and Wedding Photography. This is a real boost to publicising tierney photography as Bloginity has 2 million readers worldwide every month! Bloginity offers a unique mix of information; exclusive interviews, artists showcase, exhibition reviews, exclusive photography gallery &… Read more

My favourite Images featured on my Blog (non Wedding) - Slideshow 2009

Monday, 08 February, 2010 | 0 Comments

Better late than never, this is a slideshow of my favourite images which have featured on my blog in 2009. There are also some personal images in there too. Slideshow information: Padley Gorge, waterfall, millstone – Peak District, Slade Hooton snow – Rotherham, Trash the dress – Curbar Edge Peak District, Frozen waterfall – Black Clough Peak District, Bluebells – Clumber Park Nottinghamshire, Ponce Inlet Surfer – Florida USA, Holly… Read more

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Winter Pre Wedding Photography in Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

Thursday, 04 February, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Laura and John’s engagement lifestyle shoot in a very cold Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. The temperature was about 2 deg C and as you can see in some of the photos the lake is still frozen! Laura and John are getting married at the end of March at Thorpe Hesley Church in Rotherham and the reception is being held at Cubley Hall, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Read more

Wedding Fayre at Sheffield Park Hotel on Sunday 7th February 2010

Tuesday, 02 February, 2010 | 0 Comments

Just to let you know that we will be attending the forthcoming Wedding Fayre at Sheffield Park Hotel on Sunday 7th February 2010… and we’d be delighted to meet you there! So if you’re still looking for a Wedding Photographer, why don’t you come along and have a chat, and take a look at the selection of wedding photos we’ll have on display at our stand. We’ll also be bringing… Read more

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Winter Snow at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire - Part II

Monday, 25 January, 2010 | 0 Comments

These images were taken around Christmas when the UK was still under a blanket of snow. I wonder if we will see anymore snow this year – I hope so You can also view Winter Snow at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire - Part I. Read more

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Monday, 18 January, 2010 | 0 Comments

These are some of my favourite Wedding images from 2009 in a slideshow format. This is a new version of the slideshow and these images are in high resolution unlike the last one which was a Youtube video. I have added a few more images as well - It lasts 6 minutes - so sit back and enjoy! The Wedding venues featured in this slideshow are: Wortley Hall – Barnsley,… Read more

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Twin Baby Portrait Shoot

Saturday, 16 January, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is the very cute Maisie and Charlie taken in my studio just before Christmas. Apart from one colour photo I converted them all to black and white images. Black and white baby photographs always look classy especially in a nice black frame. Take a look! Read more

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Professional Photographer of the Year 2009 Awards update

Friday, 15 January, 2010 | 0 Comments

I have just found out that my image shortlisted for the Professional Photographer of The Year Awards 2009 has won a commended award The image was entered in the editorial category and was taken on Stanage Edge in the Peak District. I captured the movement of two mountain bikers riding along the gritstone rocks. You can see the image in January’s edition of the Professional Photographer magazine. Read more

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Trash/Rock the Dress Shoot in the Peak District, Derbyshire

Monday, 11 January, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is a Trash the Dress shoot in the beautiful Peak District. The two adventurous models are my wife and her friend Laura. The first location was at Padley Gorge which is a deep but narrow valley near Grindleford Station. The autumn colours were beautiful down there and it made for a great backdrop. The second location was high up on Curbar Edge which has beautiful views of the Derwent… Read more

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Winter Snow at Roche Abbey, Rotherham - South Yorkshire

Sunday, 10 January, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is Roche Abbey near Maltby, Rotherham covered in winter snow. Well the big freeze continues in the UK and it’s set to become the longest ever! Whilst motorist struggled to get to work and hundreds of schools were closing because of the freezing temperatures, I took advantage. I didn’t want to risk driving down the frozen country lanes to Roche Abbey, so I decided to walk there instead. It… Read more

A late Happy New Year from tierney photography!

Friday, 08 January, 2010 | 0 Comments

Happy New Year from tierney photography! Also I hope you’ve had a great Christmas too – I have! I have plenty of blog posts coming soon from a studio shoot with baby twins, snowy winter landscape scenes and a couple of best of 2009 slideshows, one is a wedding slideshow and the other is mix of my personal favourite images. If you use Facebook, why don’t you become a fan… Read more

Free Photography Giveaway Draw from tierney photography

Saturday, 26 December, 2009 | 0 Comments

It’s time for a winter giveaway from tierney photography! Would you like something for free??? Well if you would see below! Free Photography Giveaway Draw     * One free 20″x16″ print of your choice. Can be any print from my Blog/Website or Wedding and portrait shoot (posted free Worldwide). * One free Studio portrait with a free 10”x8” print.     * One free Trash the Dress session (within 25 mile… Read more

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Winter Snow at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire - Part I

Tuesday, 22 December, 2009 | 0 Comments

The big freeze continues in the UK with more travel chaos is expected! is all you seem to hear these days. I love it when it snows because the landscape is transformed by a blanket of snow. I’ve took advantage of the freezing Christmas weather and photographed one of my favourite local beauty spots, Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. The Lime Tree Avenue at Clumber Park is the longest of its… Read more

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Star Trails over Roche Abbey near Maltby, Rotherham

Sunday, 20 December, 2009 | 0 Comments

This is a long exposure photograph taken at night of the star trails over a very cold Roche Abbey. The long exposure was about 45 minutes in total which is enough to capture the earth’s rotation. Roche Abbey is a very errie place to be on your own at night. I don’t believe in ghosts but I can see why ‘ghost hunters’ go down there Roche Abbey History The abbey… Read more

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Family Portrait Photography

Saturday, 19 December, 2009 | 0 Comments

This is a selection of images of the very cute Olivia. This family portrait shoot was carried out in my studio. Olivia was really easy to work with and she never stopped smiling - hope you enjoy the images, take a look! Read more

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Baslow Edge and Padley Gorge in the Peak District, Derbyshire

Wednesday, 16 December, 2009 | 0 Comments

These images were taken at Baslow Edge and Padley Gorge in the Peak District. I hoped for better light at Baslow Edge but it never happened. I was hoping for some dramatic clouds above the Derwent Valley – another time. I managed to photograph one of the many Highland Cattle wandering around and also one of the photographer – me The sun broke through for about a minute but not… Read more

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Sheffield Industrial Icons - Tinsley Cooling Towers

Monday, 07 December, 2009 | 0 Comments

The Tinsley Towers were demolished in a controlled explosion in the early hours of Sunday, 24th August 2008 in front of thousands of people from South Yorkshire. People gathered at the Meadowhall shopping centre to watch the towers brought down. The two iconic concrete structures were just 17 metres away from the Tinsley Viaduct. The viaduct is a double-deck structure carrying the M1 on the top deck which had to… Read more

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A Winter Wedding at Wortley Hall in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Thursday, 03 December, 2009 | 0 Comments

This is Jade and Lee’s winter wedding at Wortley Hall in Barnsley. I’ve been very lucky this year with the weather, because I haven’t had one wet wedding up to this point. However, Jade and Lee’s wedding was very wet and it rained most of the day. The rain didn’t stop us from going outside though; with the aid of umbrellas I captured Jade and Lee in the gardens at… Read more

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Professional Photographer of the Year 2009 Awards

Wednesday, 02 December, 2009 | 0 Comments

I have just found out that I have had an image shortlisted for the Professional Photographer of The Year Awards 2009 which is run by ‘The Professional Photographer Magazine’. The image chosen was entered in the editorial category. To enter this category you had to have an image commissioned by an editorial publication, book or magazine. The image I entered was taken on Stanage Edge in the Peak District. I… Read more

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Lifestyle Photography in The Peak District, Curbar Edge & Chatsworth House

Saturday, 28 November, 2009 | 0 Comments

This is Katie and Bryn with their beautiful chocolate labrador Milly on a lifestyle shoot in the Peak District, Derbyshire. The first location was at Curbar Edge which has excellent views across the Derwent valley to Eyam, Stoney Middleton, Calver and Baslow. It was very blustery up there and pretty cold but at least the sun was shining! We then drove to Chatsworth House which is near Bakewell for a… Read more

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Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice - Bluebell images for sale, all profits go to the charity

Thursday, 26 November, 2009 | 0 Comments

All the bluebell images in this post are for sale and all the profits will go to the Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in Dinnington, Rotherham. Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice offers care and support to children with life limiting conditions who are not expected to reach adulthood, both in their own homes and at the hospice. All the images were taken on the edge of Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. Read more

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Derbyshire Life and Rotherham News article about my two competition wins

Tuesday, 24 November, 2009 | 0 Comments

After my recent Friends of the Peak District & CPRE South Yorkshire photographic competition wins, both of the images have once again been in the local press . My ‘Trash the Dress’ image, Curbar Bride was in the Derbyshire Life’s November edition which is a popular lifestyle magazine. An article was also written in The Rotherham News about my other competition win – ‘Severance’ which was taken in a wheat… Read more

Firbeck Hall near Maltby, Rotherham

Saturday, 21 November, 2009 | 0 Comments

I have just joined the Friends of Firbeck Hall which is a voluntary group dedicated to encouraging the sympathetic restoration of this beautiful 16th Century building in Firbeck, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. It is such a shame that this beautiful building has just been allowed to fall into disrepair. There has also been a blog setup by an American Lady called Saving Firbeck Hall. I have also found a website which… Read more

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Autumn Pre Wedding Photography in Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

Thursday, 19 November, 2009 | 0 Comments

This is Helen and Tom’s engagement lifestyle shoot in my favourite forest, Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. The Autumn colours were beautiful and the light was perfect for Helen & Tom. Clumber Park is a very popular place but you can easily find quiet area’s away from the crowds. The pre wedding shoot is a great way for me to get to know the Bride & Groom before their big day.… Read more

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Autumn Wedding at Bagden Hall, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Friday, 06 November, 2009 | 0 Comments

This is Helen and Andy’s Wedding at Bagden Hall near Huddersfield. Autumn is my favourite time of year for photography. I love to shoot autumn weddings especially when the venue has beautiful grounds like Bagden Hall. This is the first wedding where I had the chance to photograph the Groom playing golf. I got a bit too close to one of the best men whilst he was playing – see… Read more

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Tankersley Manor Wedding, Barnsley - South Yorkshire

Monday, 02 November, 2009 | 0 Comments

My wife and I had a great days shoot at Sam and Richard’s Wedding which was held at Tankersley Manor near Barnsley. You were a pleasure to work with Sam & Richard! Here are some of the images from their special day. Read more

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Happy Halloween from my Little Devil!

Saturday, 31 October, 2009 | 0 Comments

When I mentioned to my daughter, do you want to get dressed up in your Little Devils outfit and go to the local church for photos – I didn’t have to ask her twice! These shots were taken at Letwell Church near Firbeck, Rotherham with the help of my wife, Nicky. Nicky held one Canon Speedlite directing the light at Holly while the other off camera flash was on the… Read more

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Jo & Richard’s Cheshire Wedding

Tuesday, 27 October, 2009 | 0 Comments

On a beautiful September day my Wife and I had the pleasure of photographing Jo & Richard’s Wedding. They were married in Sale near Manchester and the reception was held at The Mere Golf Club. Jo chose the very colourful Walkden Gardens known locally as ‘The Maze’ or ‘The Secret Garden’ as the setting for their first private moments as Bride and Groom. It was the perfect location for what… Read more

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Lake District Landscape Images, Helvellyn and Striding Edge, Cumbria

Thursday, 22 October, 2009 | 0 Comments

Here are some images from my trek up England’s third highest mountain – Helvellyn 3118ft via Striding Edge. The walk lasted 6 hours, and was very hard going but enjoyable. There were quite a few places where if you slipped, it could have been fatal! Striding Edge was pretty scary which is a narrow ridge with about 600ft drop either side! Take a look. Read more

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Family Lifestyle Portrait shoot in Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

Friday, 16 October, 2009 | 0 Comments

My wife and I went to Clumber Park last weekend for a lifestyle shoot with Fee, Phil and his children. The weather was perfect for this type of shoot and you can’t beat Clumber Park at this time of year especially with all the beautiful Autumn colours. A great time was had by all, especially the little ones! Read more

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Hellaby Hall Wedding, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Thursday, 15 October, 2009 | 0 Comments

I’m a bit behind with my blogs at the moment because of all the weddings have recently done. So here is one I shot in Rotherham at Hellaby Hall last month. Katherine and Wayne were great to work with and the weather was beautiful. It’s the first wedding I’ve shot where the Groom had forgot the rings – . I like the style of the building it reminds me of… Read more

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Menorca Holiday Photographs

Wednesday, 07 October, 2009 | 0 Comments

I have recently been on holiday for a week’s chill out in Menorca. Well I say chill out I did take my camera with me of course The first image in the set has just won the Editors Choice Award on UK’s biggest and best photographic website, www.ephotozine.com which I’m very happy about! Read more

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Kerry and Shane’s Wedding at Sheffield City Hall

Wednesday, 23 September, 2009 | 0 Comments

My wife and I had a great time photographing Kerry and Shane’s Wedding at Sheffield City Hall a couple of weeks ago. Kerry and Shane were a pleasure to work with and what a great venue for a Wedding! It’s the first time I have shot a city centre wedding but luckily the Wedding was on a Sunday so it wasn’t too busy. Working in the centre of Sheffield is… Read more

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Double competition winner!

Tuesday, 15 September, 2009 | 0 Comments

I had a great night last week attending a presentation evening at the Norfolk Arms in the Peak District for the Friends of the Peak District &  CPRE South Yorkshire photographic competition. After winning first prize last year in the South Yorkshire category for my ‘Royds Moor – Whiston” entry, I was keen to enter the competition once again. I am delighted to say that after entering several pieces of… Read more

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Caroline & Dan’s Wedding, Wentworth, Rotherham

Thursday, 10 September, 2009 | 0 Comments

These are Caroline & Dan’s Wedding photos taken at Wentworth Church and The Rockingham Arms, Rotherham. My wife and I had a great time photographing Caroline and Dan in beautiful Wentworth. We even managed to ‘quickly’ get a few shots in front of Wentworth Woodhouse which has the longest country house façade in Europe. Caroline had always wanted a wedding shot in front of the house, but we had to… Read more

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Claire and Andy’s Wedding held at Cubley Hall in Penistone, Barnsley

Wednesday, 02 September, 2009 | 0 Comments

This wedding was at held at Cubley Hall in Penistone, Barnsley. This is my first wedding where the Ceremony was held outside, which is quite unusual for England considering the unpredictable weather we have! Claire and Andy were great to work with and the rain just held off! Here are some images from their day. Read more

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Laughton en le Morthern Church Wedding with the reception held at the historic Thoresby Hall

Thursday, 20 August, 2009 | 0 Comments

This is Tracey and Paul’s wedding at my local church which is the picturesue village of Laughton en le Morthern, Rotherham. The reception was held at the beautiful Thoresby Hall over the border in Nottinghamshire. Thoresby Hall is set in 50-acres of Sir Humphry Repton designed gardens, featuring a Grade 1 listed Victorian rose garden – a perfect backdrop for Tracey and Paul’s very English Wedding. Read more