Posted By: Lorraine on 18 February 2012
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a sale of Brides and Bridesmaids dresses from Eternity by Nina, Barrow's premier bridalwear boutique, on Sunday 18th March!
The sale is to make way for the arrival of new stock and includes beautiful and stunning dresses from leading names, Ronald read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 18 February 2012
Our new facebook page is coming very soon! The new page will be much more interactive and will showcase a broader range of our latest Lake District portrait and wedding photography work! Watch out for more information very soon! read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 04 February 2012
We were delighted to be asked to photograph Michelle and Colin's wedding just before Christmas. The couple were married in a beautiful ceremony at the gorgeous Netherwood Hotel, Grange over Sands, where they also had their wedding breakfast and reception.
Michelle looked stunning i read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 02 February 2012
Tell us what/who is getting your heart a flutter this Valentines Day! Post your thoughts below and we'll publish them on our blog (as long as they are not too rude!) xx Lorraine read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 20 January 2012
We were delighted to be asked to photograph Sally and Steven's wedding over Christmas. The couple were married by Father Watson in a beautiful ceremony at St Mary's Church on Duke Street in Barrow with readings from Heather O. and Steve M and the wonderful voices of CAST You read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 28 December 2011
Congratulations to Sally and Steven, who will be getting married later today. The marriage service will be at St Mary's Church in Barrow followed by their wedding breakfast and reception at Clarence House Hotel read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 18 December 2011
Congratulations to Michelle and Colin who will be getting martied later today at the Netherwood Hotel read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 17 December 2011
We are please to announce that we have come 2nd in the Dalton's best dressed Christmas window competition run by Dalton Town Council! We've won a trophy and certificate for our window featuring a festive display of some of our most recent work and finished products. Congratulations and a big we read more...
Posted By: lorraine on 29 November 2011
Dont forget to that you can stay in touch with us on Social Media! You can like us on facebook or follow us on twitter @lorraineoates read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 17 November 2011
Due to popular demand, we will soon be open every Monday from 11:00am till 3:00pm. We look forward to welcoming you to the Studio! read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 15 November 2011
I wanted to let you know about an exclusive offer to lady business owners in the Furness area. Just £49 gets you a photoshoot with me, professional make-up and 3 images from the shoot as high res jpeg files on disk for personal use! Ideal for promotions, publicity, websites, advertising, read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 12 November 2011
We've got some exciting new products and services which we are about to launch, but really need your help to find out how you would prefer to hear about our new services. Please could you spare just a few minutes to take our survey?http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DBWMQTS read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 05 November 2011
Busy Day today! 2 photoshoot viewings on this afternoon and looking forward to doing the make-up later for Tracy Irwin who is being filmed here in the studio by Kay Hebbourn for Tracy's new website! read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 02 November 2011
Congratulations to Tracy Lancaster, nominated by her husband Stuart, who is the winner of our makeover photoshoot competition. Thank you to everyone for all your wonderful nominations and for taking the time to enter. read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 01 November 2011
Thank you to everyone who has entered our Make-over photoshoot competition during October. We've been overwhelmed at the response and at all of your lovely nominations. So much so that we are having a real dilemma trying to choose a winner as they are all just as deserving! Whilst we wanted to have read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 28 October 2011
Congratulations to Philippa and Ndricim who will be getting married later today at Chequers Hotel read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 10 October 2011
Don't forget our make-over photo shoot competition continues throughout October!Do you want to make someone you know feel fabulous this Winter? Well, during this period of economic uncertainty and general gloominess, we thought that we would like to bring a bit of cheer and do something a lit read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 01 October 2011
Congratulations to Debbie and Neil who will be getting married later today at The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 27 September 2011
My new studio has made a double page feature in the local newspaper, the NW Evening Mail! To see the online version of the story and to see the pictures, please follow the link here! read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 27 September 2011
Girls! We thought that we would like to bring you a bit of cheer and do something a little bit special for one lucky vistor/reader by giving them the opportunity to look good and feel great in their very own make-over photo-shoot.Throughout October 2011 you can nominate one special person for their read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 24 September 2011
Congratulations to Emma and Gary who will be getting married later today at St Mary's Church in Dalton followed by a reception and wedding breakfast at Chequers Hotel read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 15 September 2011
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended our launch party last night! To the 70 or so people including local dignatories, business owners, colleagues and friends I just wanted to extend my gratitude to you all for helping to make the evening such a success. read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 10 September 2011
Congratulations to Stephanie and Ricky who are getting married later today at the Abbey House Hotel read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 31 August 2011
We are really excited to start the countdown to our official opening evenings!! We are holding two events, both of which are by invitation only (due to regulations!) One on 14th September for local businesses and business owners and one on 15th September for clients old and new to come along an read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 13 August 2011
Following major refurbishment, our new studio is now open for business! The studio is spread over three floors and the first thing that you will see when you come in is a new ground floor gallery, showcasing our latest work. The Gallery is a light, airy, contemporary sp read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 23 July 2011
Congratulations to Charlotte and Alex who will be married at the Graythwaite Manor Hotel in Grange over sands, later today read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 17 July 2011
We will be moving office in to the new studio over the weekend of 16/17/18 of July! Whilst most of our systems will continue to run as normal, there may be a temporary disruption to our email messaging service. we apologise for any inconvenience and will reply to your messages as soon as w read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 16 July 2011
Congratulations to Nicola and Steven who will be married later today at St Mary's Church, Dalton followed by their reception at The Abbey House Hotel read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 02 July 2011
Congratulations to Gemma and Graham who will be getting married later today at the Grange Hotel, Grange over Sands read more...
Posted By: Lorrane on 30 June 2011
Things are moving at a pace at the moment! The old false ceiling is down, the electricians are in and re-wiring, the plumber has installed the three new bathrooms, new stud walls have gone up and have been plastered and the front of the building is being re-painted! New smoke detection system, fire read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 25 June 2011
Congratulations to Natasha and Cliff who will be getting married today at the Waterhead Hotel, Coniston read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 20 June 2011
Ok. So just a quick update on progress in the new studio! Phase one - demolition....is now complete! The walls are down and the wallpaper is stripped! Many thanks to Chris R, Derek S, Paul C and my girls Rach, Kate and Becks for all their help so far! I'll post some before and after pictures once th read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 13 June 2011
I arrived home from an 80th birthday party shoot yesterday to find a thank you card on my doorstep! Its always lovely to hear from my clients especially when their feedback is so positive. Thank you Jenna and Sam, your comments are very much appreciated! I want to share with you what the c read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 11 June 2011
Cath and Andy were married at Clarence House Country Hotel, Dalton in Furness last year read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 11 June 2011
Carly and Andrew were married at Broadoaks Country House Hotel, in Troutbeck, nr Windermere last year read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 11 June 2011
Bev and Glen were married at the Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, last year read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 11 June 2011
Bev and Ant were married at the Olde Mill, Bardsea last year read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 11 June 2011
Amy and Martin were married at the MacDonald Leeming House Hotel at Watermillock, Ullswater in January of this year. read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 11 June 2011
Alex and Phil were married at Chequers Hotel, Dalton in Furness, last year read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 11 June 2011
I take one step closer to my new Studio next week as I get the keys to the building on MONDAY!! I'll keep you posted on progress as the builders, joiners, electricians and decorators start on its transformation to get it looking how I want over the next few weeks! read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 11 June 2011
Congratulations from everyone at Powder and Paint Photography to Eli and Tony who are getting married today at St Mary's Church , Dalton followed by a reception at the Abbey House Hotel. read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 11 June 2011
I'd like to introduce you to my good friend Liz. Liz has just been diagnosed with breast cancer and has asked me if I would share her story on my blog with you over the next few weeks as she embarks on her treatment program. Telling her story, thoughts, feelings and emotions, she believes, migh read more...
Posted By: on 05 June 2011
Faye and Kieran's wedding at the Swan Hotel read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 25 May 2011
My good friend Liz has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment. She has very kindly asked me to document her journey through words and pictures on my blog. I'll be providing a photo diary as she progresses through her treatment with lot read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 25 May 2011
I'm very excited as the prospect of having my very own high street studio is getting nearer and nearer! I'll keep you updated on progress and share with you the transformation of the interior as things develop! Keep checking back regularly for updates!! read more...
Posted By: Lorraine on 24 May 2011
Congratulations to my brother Dave Hill who reached the summit of Mt Everest on Saturday 20th May 2011 at 03:50 GMT. After 10 weeks of climbing, having to breathe oxygen for most of the final climb (because of the altitude) and suffering temperatures of -34C I wanted you to share in what I think is read more...
Posted By: on 26 April 2011
Lorraines brother, Dave Hill is currently climbing Mount Everest for charity. We would like to to wish him, his wife Mel, Mike, Gavin and all the members of their team our best wishes and every success. You can track Dave's individual GPS progress here or follow his team at read more...