Wedding Photography: Wychwood Park – Shona and Craig

Wedding Photography Clients: Shona & Craig
Wedding Ceremony Venue: Elworth Methodist Church, Sandbach, Cheshire
Wedding Reception Venue: Wychwood Park, Cheshire
Wedding Photography: Simon J. Newbury, Tina Newbury
Editing and Book Design: Tina Newbury


 Wedding Photography: Wychwood Park | Shona & Craig

We had the very great pleasure of photographing the wedding of Shona and Craig at Elworth Methodist Church, Sandbach followed by the reception at Wychwood Park. The bridal preparations took place at the Bride’s parents home in Sandbach.

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Portrait Photography: DEBRA Charity Calendar

Charity: DEBRA
Organiser: Pearl Creation Event
Venue: Cranage Hall, Cheshire
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury


We were approached to step in at short notice to photograph some of the months for a charity calendar for DEBRA. The photo-shoot took place at Cranage Hall, who kindly donated their grounds and a suite for the photography. The organisers had booked a set of beauty queens to be the models for the various months and had also arranged the services of hair stylists and make-up artists. The shoot took place on Sunday 24th November and we had the company of little Lexie-Mae who stars on the cover of the calendar with model Sivahn. Lexie-Mae suffers with EB.

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Music Photography: Aldo

Client: Aldo Ennakhli
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

We were recently commissioned to make a set of images for local musician Aldo. He is currently working an album release and wanted a professional set of images to use for promotional purposes and for artwork on his releases. We opted for a studio shoot and went for a black and white feel to fit with the mood of his music. Aldo had checked out our music photography and we had a consultation ahead of the shoot to make sure we captured the essence of Aldo and his music!

Aldo said:

I just wanted to write a review about my photo-shoot with simon. He was very professional from start to finish we got to work with out any awkwardness and produced some great shots. It was my 1st pro shoot and Simon encouraged me to loosen up and make the most of it, I had great fun! He communicated with me attentively via email and catered to my needs and produced I was looking for, I love the website also! I love that you’re able to ‘favourite’ images from the shoot so you can remember also how simple and easy the process of getting my final images was. The techniques Simon used via Photoshop to sharpen and enhance the shots is outstanding and fit for anyone in the industry.. in just 1 week after the shoot I was constantly given feedback as to where he was at with things and when I would receive the final products. I’m now left with images I can use for various different things, music artwork, portfolio, acting agents etc. He really covered all the bases and I’m as impressed as I am grateful. I would just like to thank Simon and his team for the understanding and patience to capture a timeless shoot that I can use for a long time to come!

These are some of the portrait photos from the session:

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Aldo Music Portrait Photography

Music Photography Cheshire Crewe Nantwich Sandbach music photographer promo portrait artwork

Aldo Music Portrait Photography

Music Photography Cheshire Crewe Nantwich Sandbach music photographer promo portrait artwork

Aldo Music Portrait Photography

Music Photography Cheshire Crewe Nantwich Sandbach music photographer promo portrait artwork

Aldo Music Portrait Photography

Music Photography Cheshire Crewe Nantwich Sandbach music photographer promo portrait artwork

Aldo Music Portrait Photography

Check out our music promo photography portfolio!

Music Photography: The Hallé Orchestra Live from Jodrell

Event: The Hallé Orchestra Live from Jodrell Bank, Cheshire
Photographers: Simon J. Newbury, Tina Newbury

The fourth and final Transmission from Jodrell Bank in Cheshire this year was the wonderful Hallé Orchestra. A very different event from the previous transmissions and a different atmosphere. It was a night of proms, picnics and exceptional fireworks!

The Hallé said of the event:

A concert inspired by the stars will feature Jupiter and Mars from Holst’s The Planets, classics by Strauss, Mozart and John Williams, as well as a selection of out-of-this-world film music such as Star Wars, Independence Day, E.T., Apollo 13, Close Encounters and more.

The event was a fantastic way to wind up the festival season after a great summer of music photography for us here at Simon J. Newbury Photography. As well as all four Live From Jodrell events we photographed Kendal Calling, The Charlatans at Delamere Forest, The Happy Mondays at Junction 16, Betley, Sandbach Fake Festival as well as Crewe Live and the Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival!

Here are some of our photos from Live From Jodrell, Transmission 007:

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Live From Jodrell Bank

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Live From Jodrell Bank

Live From Jodrell Bank Live Music Photography

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Live From Jodrell Bank Live Music Photography

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The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Live Music Photography

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Live Music Photography

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Live Music Photography

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Live Music Photography

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Live Music Photography

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Live Music Photography

The Hallé Orchestra Live From Jodrell Bank

Music Photography: Sigur Rós Live from Jodrell Bank

Event: Sigur Rós, Daughter, Poliça Live From Jodrell Bank, Transmission 006
Photographers: Simon J. Newbury, Tina Newbury

Simon J. Newbury Photography has now covered every Transmission from Live From Jodrell. This event was particularly special as Sigur Rós are one of Simon’s favourite bands! Another great event in the shadow of the giant Lovell Telescope with the perfectly suited music of the amazing Icelandic band. Sigur Rós played a near two hour set with yet another wonderful light show beamed onto the giant dish!

Daughter and Poliça made fantastic support to make for a wonderful music event in Cheshire which seems to be going from strength to strength!

Here are a small selection of our photography from Live From Jodrell Transmission 006:

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Music Photography

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Music Photography

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Music Photography

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Music Photography

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Music Photography

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Music Photography

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank Cheshire Music Photography

Sigur Rós Live From Jodrell Bank

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Daughter Live from Jodrell Bank

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Daughter Live from Jodrell Bank

Daughter Live from Jodrell Bank

Daughter Live from Jodrell Bank

Poliça Live From Jodrell Bank

Poliça Live From Jodrell Bank

Poliça Live From Jodrell Bank

Poliça Live From Jodrell Bank

Poliça Live From Jodrell Bank

Poliça Live From Jodrell Bank

Poliça Live From Jodrell Bank

Poliça Live From Jodrell Bank

The Live From Jodrell Bank series sees some of the most innovative artists performing in this unique and dramatic setting, marrying science and music and bringing the audience superlative sounds from earth and beyond.

Check out our live music photography portfolio!

Music Photography: New Order & Johnny Marr – Live From Jodrell

Artists: New Order, Johnny Marr, Public Service Broadcasting
Venue: Jodrell Bank Observatory: Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 005
Photographer: Tina Newbury

Sunday was a busy day of live music photography for Simon J. Newbury Photography. There were two big music gigs taking place in Cheshire and we were at them both. Simon headed over to Delamere Forest for The Charlatans and The View. Tina headed over to Jodrell Bank for the second show of the weekend. On the bill at Transmission 005 was New Order, Johnny Marr and Public Service Broadcasting.

Some of Tina’s photos:

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

Public Service Broadcasting

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

Public Service Broadcasting

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

Johnny Marr

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

Johnny Marr

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

Johnny Marr

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

Johnny Marr

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

Johnny Marr

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

Johnny Marr

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

New Order

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

New Order

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

New Order

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

New Order

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

New Order

Live From Jodrell Transmission 005 New Order Johnny Marr Public Service Broadcasting Cheshire Music Photography

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You can check out some more of our live music photography on our site!

Music Photography: Australian Pink Floyd & Hawkwind – Live From Jodrell Bank

Artists: Australian Pink Floyd, Hawkwind, The Time & The Space Machine, The Lucid Dream, Forecast
Venue: Jodrell Bank Observatory: Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

Quite possibly one of the best backdrops to a music festival, Jodrell Bank in Cheshire makes a wonderful setting and all the more nice in the summer sun! Simon J. Newbury Photography has photographed every ‘Transmission’ to date and this year the events were kicked off with the Australian Pink Floyd and Hawkwind.

We have photographed both bands previously and I know that both bands put on a wonderful visual show. Hawkwind have a series of fantasy characters and the light show put on by Floyd is amazing. It was also great to see Forecast on the bill. We have photographed them many times locally at The Box and even gave them their first ever gig at Boxjam a few years ago!

These are a few photos from Transmission 004:

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Australian Pink Floyd Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

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Australian Pink Floyd Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

Live From Jodrell 004

Australian Pink Floyd Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

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Australian Pink Floyd Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

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Live From Jodrell 004

Live From Jodrell 004

Live From Jodrell 004

Hawkwind Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

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Hawkwind Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

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Hawkwind Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

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Hawkwind Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

Live From Jodrell 004

Hawkwind Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

Live From Jodrell 004

Hawkwind Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

Hawkwind Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

Hawkwind Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

Hawkwind Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

Hawkwind Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

Dr Tim O'Brien

Dr Tim O’Brien

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The Time & The Space Machine Live From Jodrell 004

Live From Jodrell 004

The Time & The Space Machine Live From Jodrell 004

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The Time & The Space Machine Live From Jodrell 004

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The Lucid Dream Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

Live From Jodrell 004

The Lucid Dream Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 004

Forecast Live from Jodrell Bank transmission 004

Forecast Live from Jodrell Bank transmission 004

You can check out some more of our live music photography on our site!

Music Promo Photography: Beth England

Music Promo Photography: Beth England

To celebrate being the official photographers to Crewe Live for the 4th year running we ran a special offer throughout May. The promotion was very popular and we booked a lot of bands and musical artists. The most recent shoot was with Knutsford singer/ songwriter Beth England.

Simon J. Newbury Photography is available for a whole range of music photography. As well as live music photography at gig venues across Cheshire and the North West (and most frequently at The Box in Crewe where we are the official photographers) we offer music documentary photography, festival photography, promo photography and album artwork photography. We can photograph either in a studio environment or out on location.

Beth opted for a location shoot and we decided that a rural shoot would suit her image and style of music. For some reason Lock 57 in Hassall Green came to mind and the location was perfect. We chose our time very well as the field alongside the canal lock had just been mowed with the tractors and agricultural vehicles working away in the distance which made for the most romantic of rural Cheshire backdrops. Not only that, we were fortunate to have a beautiful red barge pass through the lock which made for the perfect colour co-ordination with Beth’s red hair!

Although the number 57 has nothing to do with Beth’s music, she is considering writing a song to go along with the number of the lock! Beth was an absolute pleasure to work with as well as being a fantastic musician! Please check out her Facebook page via the link below!

Beth said:

Thank-you so much for doing them for me, I’m so happy with how they’ve turned out! Amazingly happy!

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Beth England Music Promo Photography, Cheshire

Photographer: Simon J. Newbury
Client: Beth England
  

New Website Launch

We have been working on a brand new website behind the scenes and are now very pleased to announce that our main photography website is now live.

We recently launched a brand new dedicated website for our wedding photography and we also have a dedicated site for our Urban Portraits. All sites are now live and all part of the Simon J. Newbury online family!

The new site has all the galleries that our old site had as well as a new offers page where we will be running regular photography special offers. We have also added some share buttons for Twitter, Facebook and Google Plus so you can share your favourite photos with your friends!

We really hope you enjoy the new site!

Simon J. Newbury Photography

Simon J. Newbury Wedding Photography

Urban Portraits by Simon J. Newbury Photography