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Pool Party Provence – The Day After Party!

 

So I thought I’d blog about sunnier times (Pool Party Provence!!!!  It’s February and freezing cold today but this should warm you up.  Last June I covered James and Claire’s amazing wedding at Chateau Grand Bois in Provence.  See the wedding here.  But after that incredible day they asked me to stay and shoot their pool party.  It was awesome! DJ poolside, games of badminton, BBQ and of course lots of swimming, chilling, drinking and eating.  If you are getting married in the south of France and your guests have travelled all this way to see you, it’s a great idea to make the most of them.

One thing I do when shooting any event is to blend in; become a trusted insider.  Not only is it more fun but because you can be close to people, you get better pictures.  So rather than stay at the edge with a long lens, I prefer to get amongst the action.

Here are some of my favourites from the afternoon…

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Chateau Grand Bois
Guests play badminton
guests dancing at chateau pool party
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Bride at Pool Party Provence
guests by pool
guest dives into pool
guests chatting
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guests chat at pool party in provence
Pool Party Provence

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The new Mr and Mrs!
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drunk guests in pool

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I always try and do a “Survivors” photo either at the very end of the night or the next day. This was theirs!
The band take a well earned break.
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guests drinking
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man falls in pool with champagne
There was a short speech before this brave manoeuvre.
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pool party provence


Congratulations to Claire and James! Wonderful weekend to be a part of, so great to meet all your friends and family.