A collection of photographs, both professional and personal, taken by Ivor from Purepix photography.noreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Sat, 5 Oct 2024 03:11:23 +0100Blogger http://www.blogger.com92125http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/en-usnoA collection of photographs, both professional and personal, taken by Ivor from Purepix photography.noreply@blogger.comhttp://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/11/ive-moved-my-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 1 Nov 2010 12:33:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-1176195045824275505I've moved my blog from 'blogger' to 'word press'. The address of my new blog is http://www.purepix.co.uk/blog   hope to see you there!1http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/08/tina-dans-wedding.htmlwedding photography in banburynoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:23:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-463140845103440328It was Tina & Dans wedding on Saturday. They got married at St Leonards church followed by a reception at The Cromwell Lodge in Banbury. It chucked it down in the morning but that didn't dampen anyones spirits. More photos from their wedding can be seen on our gallery page. 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/08/lucy-tims-engagement-portraits.htmlengagement portraitpre wedding shootnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:12:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-8413666302758906028I met Lucy & Tim at Broadway Tower near Evesham for an engagement photo shoot yesterday. When I suggested Broadway Tower, I envisaged bright blue skies, fluffy white clouds and wild flowers on the ground lit by beautiful sunshine. What we got instead was very dramatic, stormy skies and a stiff breeze which were the next best thing. We managed to get some shots in the bag before the 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/07/tank-driving-at-tanks-lot.htmltank driving experienceTanks A Lotnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:56:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-2098686018998166344Only one event on for us this weekend which is a nice change for this time of year. I'll get to sit down and watch a live grand prix tomorrow instead of struggling to stay awake to watch a recording late on Sunday night. We've been to Tanks A Lot in Northamptonshire today for their monthly "Full Monty" tank driving day. 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/07/wedding-at-northampton-marriott.htmlwedding photography in northamptonnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:10:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-2643029672848347188I was Jo & Matt's wedding photographer last week in Northampton. They got married in Brafield on the Green followed by a reception at the Northampton Marriott. 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/06/cassington-bike-night.htmlcassington bike nightnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:27:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-4224191311779863228It was Cassington Bike night on Monday night. This is an annual event that raises money for the local school. It seems to be getting bigger every year, there was a huge amount of bikes there (and all very well behaved). 3http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/06/wedding-at-oundle-mill.htmloundle millwedding photographernoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:37:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-4693906724942314428Gemma & Tony had a wonderful wedding in Oundle a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed being their wedding photographer. They're a lovely couple and I wish them all the best in the future. 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/06/event-photography.htmlevent photographerevent photographynoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:14:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-3312982158137764281We've had a very busy month this month, with abseils, driving challenges, tank driving, prom portraits, weddings and other various charity events. Here are a few pictures from events we've attended in the last few weeks. The Kidney Research UK london Bridges Walk Abseiling at Guys Hospital in London Abseil for The British Red Cross in Reading Tank driving at Tanks-a-Lot in 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/06/isoft-conference-at-edgbaston.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:43:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-3364836128669983562I photographed an iSOFT user conference in Edgbaston in Birmingham last week. After the conference during the day, they had an evening event at the Botanical Gardens, with entertainment from Dave Spikey and the Bootleg Beatles.  iSOFT user Conference Dave Spikey The Bootleg Beatles 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/06/stacey-darrells-wedding-at-mixbury.htmlwedding photography at the Great Barnnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:13:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-1731851697848871643Stacey & Darrell had an amazing wedding on Sunday despite some iffy weather in the afternoon. Darrell and his best man made quite an entrance at the church in a brand new huge tractor. Stacey left the church and walked through Mixbury on her very handsome horse, led by Darrell. They then transferred to a fantastic old Armstrong Siddeley for the trip to The Old Barn in Anyho, unfortunately the0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/06/michelle-simons-wedding.htmlwedding photography in banburynoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Tue, 8 Jun 2010 15:25:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-6954727279406469560Michelle & Simon had their wedding on Saturday. They got married at St John's Church in Banbury, followed by a reception at the Duck On The Pond in South Newington. On the way to the reception from the church, we stopped of at Broughton for some photos at the castle. wedding photography in Banbury Broughton CastleThe Duck On The Pond0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/06/deborah-marcs-wedding-at-wroxton-house.htmlwedding photography in banburywroxton house hotelnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 31 May 2010 10:53:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-902108747175518612I had the great privilege to photograph Deborah & Marc's wedding at Wroxton House Hotel on Sunday. Here are a few pictures from the day. 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/05/tank-driving-at-tanks-lot.htmlGvozdikatank drivingtanks-a-lotnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Sun, 30 May 2010 10:24:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-8916743324640809354Yesterday was "Full Monty" day at Tanks A Lot in Northamptonshire. On selected Saturdays throughout the day you can visit them and drive a range of off road vehicles including the mighty Russin Gvozdika tank. TS2 or Gvozdika Russian tank  FV 432 being put through its paces Me having a break and a cup of coffee  0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/05/location-portrait-session.htmllifestyle portraitslocation portraitsnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Fri, 28 May 2010 10:14:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-1950799687238217227I had a great portrait session with Sarahjane the other day. We went to Whichford Woods which is covered in bluebells at this time of year. lifestyle portraits  0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/05/rachel-and-neils-wedding.htmlwedding photographerwedding photographynoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 24 May 2010 23:35:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-5079195789424674589Rachel and Neil had a beautiful wedding in Banbury on Saturday. They had a church service at Marlborough Road Methodist Church followed by a reception at Rye Hill Golf Club in Milcombe. They are a lovely couple and it was a real pleasure to be their wedding photographer on the day. 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/05/abseiling-at-john-radcliffe-hospital.htmlcharity abseiljohn radcliffenoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Sun, 23 May 2010 23:08:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-3698187515649383262110 people abseiled down the side of the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford today. We were there as usual to capture all the action. All I can say is "wow, it was chuffing hot up there all day, glad I had lots of water with me".  Abseiling for charity at the John Radcliffe 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/05/photo-shoot-in-central-banbury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 17 May 2010 21:16:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-5246218372133546377I met up with Laura & Aaron in Banbury one evening last week for an engagement photo shoot. Their wedding is in October and promises to be very different and unique, I can't wait. 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/05/akeley-wood-school-ball.htmlblack tie ballnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Sun, 16 May 2010 22:58:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-7258305244667157278We photographed the Akeley Wood School Ball last night. We had our portable studio set up inside, but as the weather was so good we took all the photos outside as the guests arrived. Black Tie Ball at Akeley Wood School 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/05/charity-abseiling-at-guys-hospital.htmlcharity abseilGuys hospitalnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Tue, 4 May 2010 12:07:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-2519531682222598444I was back at Guys hospital for the first time this year. I'd a great weekend there, despite the horrible weather on Sunday. There are rumors that the side of the building will be getting some metal cladding next year which will put a stop to the abseils there, I hope not as it's a great venue with amazing views. abseiling at Guy's Tower in LondonGetting ready to go over the edge0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/04/london-marathon.htmllondon marathonnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:52:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-3724232382109707151Myself and Jozef shot the Virgin London marathon yesterday for Guy's and St Thomas' Charity. Our brief was to get shots of the athletes running for the charity, and also pictures of families and supporters and general pictures of the atmosphere of the event.    1http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/04/cycling-time-trials-at-cranfield.htmlcyclingtime trialsnoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:27:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-4036508884790183921I photographed The Northamptonshire District Cycling Association time trials on Sunday. I can't believe the speed of some of these guys. Time Trials cycling0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/03/busy-weekend.htmlevent photographynoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:54:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-1951651189313024995Updating my blog is the last thing I'm going to do today before settling down on the sofa to watch yesterdays Grand Prix.  Our weekend started on Friday evening with a Black Tie Ball in Central London. I'd a great evening, meeting some lovely people and listening to a great live band. By the time we got home and got to bed it was 4am, then up again at 7am to go to Tanks A Lot in 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/03/club-100-karting-at-rye-house.htmlclub100kartingrye housenoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:56:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-7350385430552257612I've spent the weekend at Rye House in Hertfordshire photographing sprint and endurance races in the Club 100 championships. Saturday was quite challenging as it was so wet and windy, and getting quite dark at times. All in all it was a great couple of days. Rye House Club 100 Club100 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/03/photo-session-at-broughton-castle.htmlbroughton castlenoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:15:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-4674469238934167103We had a very cold photo session at Broughton Castle on Saturday. Michelle and Simon are getting married in Banbury in June and having a reception in South Newington afterwards. Broughton Castle is on the way, so on the way to the reception we're going to stop off here for a few quick shots. Hopefully it will be a lot warmer then (it was freeeezing when we were there). 0http://purepixphotography.blogspot.com/2010/03/pre-wedding-photos-at-wroxton-house.htmlengagement photospre wedding shootwroxton housenoreply@blogger.com (Ivor McCullagh)Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:19:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011834465520853917.post-5860301053406070443I met up with Debbie & Marc on Saturday for a pre wedding photo shoot. I'm photographing Debbie and Marc's wedding at the Wroxton House Hotel in May, so this was a good way of checking out the venue, and going over final photography plans for the big day.               0