Back from Fire & Rescue Show @ Markeaton Park, Derby

This post is to comment last weekend Fire Engines & Rescue Show hold at the local Markeaton Park in Derby.

Having a lively and mad about Fireman Man character boy, we couldn't miss a two-day visit to our local park where, quite probably, he could have finally met his hero! So, as good parents do, we brought him to the park both days to admire the beauty of loads of antique and modern Fire Engines on display - an entire parc made available on the grass for the most curious there - and a live demonstration of Fire Rescue.

I believe our son mostly was impressed by the noise of sirens and the promptess of people involved in the action, more than the level of rescue's danger in itself.

It's been a nice show overall, but from the a kid point of view, it was more a fun fair entertainment experience. I'm saying this because I saw passionate people about Fire Engines, like the Memorabilia stallers - Train set with Fire Engines display stallers, with fire engines from all over the world and all times - and the old Fire Engines owners, definitely proud and jelous to own such antiques, proof past adventures!

The rest was mainly candies, lollies, donughts, fun fair exhibnitors, with the exception of the nice "Save the Parrots" people.

With these beautiful long days, warm weather, people and certainly children want to get out, spend their days and weekends outdoor; parks have certainly been crowded with the increse in temperature. So it's undoubtedly obvious that any event at the park - when well advertised - it's turning in a successful day out, for families but not only.

My question is: why the organisers of the Fire Rescue Show haven't been able to attract a greater number of people, I mean, is that because the only exhibition of fire engines and a demonstration of fire rescue did not excite enough the audience? Or because there was almost no children entertainment for the young public than a common and modest fun fair? Or because Fireman Sam appeared with the purpose of  conceding some photographs with him and some lucky ones and then disappearing later without conceding any fantasy performance or last minute surprise?

Come on, we all need to come back to childhood..... spending good time at the park doesn't necessarily mean to spend money on fun machines, we all like to be entertained!

Derby City Council - Parks Dept., I'm sure you can do better for your people....

Thank you everybody for the event, anyway!

Boudoir photography, still for few women

Boudoir photography goes back decades, but still women don't know what's about, rather, I noticed many looking suspiciously at it as if it's something terrible or not to talk about because vulgar.

But boudoir is everything but pornography and nudity.

Sexy, gorgeous, desirable. You're all of that and more, and now you can prove it; if you want. To your husband, your boyfriend, your lover, to yourself.

Intimate boudoir photography with Shots of You photography is an experience you'll remember for ever. Close your eyes and see...with a glass of bubbly in your hand, and visions of Marlene Dietrich in your head, now you can relax, as I'll create stunning intimate portraits of you in satin and lace, till the level of nudity you will tell me to shoot.
In your own home, by a soft sofa, your king size bed, into a bath full of fluffly bubbles, the lighting's soft, the atmosphere creative and sensual, and the professional make-up artist is there for as long as you want her.

Take your time - beauty is best unhurried.
You will want to do this because it's his birthday; because it's your birthday; because it's Valentine's Day; because it's your Anniversary of 1st year of Marriage; because you love him; because you're a new you. Or just because.

I do the most sought-after boudoir portraits in the area; I do shoot alone, for hen-party group, on a gift-voucher, for a wedding surprise.
But the real surprise is that, no matter how luscious you look, how fabulous you feel, it's your personality that shines through.

He'll see you in a whole new light.

And where that takes you is entirely up to you.

I had to remove the Boudoir Portraits from this post due to the stringest rules Blogger establishes on "decent" conditions of blog usage. Being an Image Maker, for  me, it's almost meaningless talking about something so new and visual without showing you what I mean, but please be so wide and interested to have a look at my Boudoir works on our Flickr pages.
Thank you for your kind patience.

Summer Events - FUN MORNINGS with NETMUMS Derbyshire

Netmums in Derbyshire is a group of mums and mums-to-be that "wants to make friends in their local area".
Sarah, the organizer at the Derbyshire group, she's getting very enthusiastic with a series of Fun Mornings she organizes for the summer 2010, "especially as I've got so many companies interested in coming and helping me provide fun for the mums!"

It would be a mix of indoor and outdoor locations where adults and children can both enjoy the morning, "I think that it would be superb to get a bouncy castle if it's sunny and do the activities outside as well as having the inside to have things like the toy stall, your photography and refreshments".

First date is the 26th of June in Belper, but Shots of You will not be there.
Indeed, put down on your diary for Saturday 24th July + Saturday 21st August because Shots of You photography will be there at Netmums Derbyshire Fun Morning!

Saturday 24th July
from 9.30 till 12 pm
Belper Community Hall
Bridge Street (behind the local library)
Belper DE56 1AB
Parking is available outside the library or beside the Community Hall.

Saturday 21st August
Derby
Date TBA

For more information on both summer events, visits http://www.netmums.com or go to Facebook/Netmums in Derbyshire.

Register your contact details (complete name, email, address, possibly phone number) to http://shotsofyouphotography.co.uk/contactus.aspx or contact@shotsofyouphotography.co.uk to be entered into our Fun Morning's Prize Draw and WIN a Shots of You VOUCHER worth £50!

Wedding in the City

Congratulations to Lizz & Stuart who celebrated their marriage in Manchester last Saturday with lots of friends and family coming all over from England.

After a ceremony at the Heron House, Manchester Register Office (which included a fantastic solo performance from Amy, the bride's sister) guests then enjoyed the short journey through the vibrant and lively atmosphere of the big city to the reception at the Band on the Wall, to enjoy some quality live music. The perfect setting for their 'personalities and lifestyle', would say mum Cyra!

During the drinks reception, guests enjoyed champagne and canapes in the bar area, followed by the groom and his best men's speeches. Then it was the time of Noel Ward, aka The Hoochie Coochie MAN-cunian, a well known artist in the Blues arena, to perform his fantastic live music, even whilst the dinner buffet was served - Lizz & Stuart worked hard to prepare lots of Mediterranean specialities, together with a finest catering - followed by a never ending of pop and revival songs. The dance floor was never empty and also the kids experimented some acrobatic dancing! It looked great fun!

Here are a few photos of the day, a very warm wedding ceremony and an informal as well as entertaining reception I would suggest to consider to every young couple who wants to contain the budget - without compromising the wedding photography, of course!

 

Lizz & Stuart have been a delight to work for, I do hope their day was everything they wished for and the photographs I've taken exceed their expectations! 

Francesca x

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