Our Lake District Portrait and Wedding Photography studio appears in the Pinfold Magazine

 
Lorraines studio and pictures are featured extensively in the March issue of Dalton in Furness Pinfold magazine. Click on the image to read an electronic version
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Carly and Steven's Lake District Pre-wedding photoshoot

Carly and Steven managed to brave the cold and snow on their Lake District pre-wedding photoshoot last week and despite the weather we all had a really good time!. Here is a sneek peak at one of the pictures from their session
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Darren's Lake District Make-over Photoshoot

We didn't want to leave the guys out from our Lake District make-over photoshoots. This time it's Darren's turn to have a set of completely new looks. Amazing what you can do with a braided plait and some hairs grips! Photo's by Lorraine, with hair and make-up by Jacob James.

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Sarah's Lake District make-over photoshoot

Sarah's Lake District Make-over Photoshoot read more...

Jenny's Lake District Make-over photoshoot


Our latest venture sees Lorraine working with the incredibly talented Jacob James to come up with a complete hair and make-up transformation from blonde bombshell, to sophisticated glamour, barbie and greek goddess! Same Girl, lots of different looks! More to come over the next few days! Let us kn read more...

Charlottes' makeover photoshoot video

Lake District make-over photoshoots by Lorraine Oates read more...

Images showing our Lake District Portrait and wedding photography studio

Lake District portrait and wedding photography studio read more...

Lake District Prom photoshoot shoot offer

Lake District Prom photo shoot offer read more...

Ella and Louis' wedding at Broadoaks Boutique Country House

Ella and Louis Lake District wedding at Broadoaks Boutique Country House read more...

Tell us what you think of our new look

The new look for our website has gone live this weekend. Hopefully you will be seeing lots of lovely big images from some of the Lake District weddings, make-over photoshoots, boudoir photography and portrait sessions we have done recently.
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Make-over photoshoot offer extended!

Due to popular demand, we have extended our make-over photo shoot offer until 31st January 2013. Our make-over photo-shoots are an ideal present for girls/ladies of all ages especially as you can purchase them as a gift voucher! Better still, we are offering our make-over photoshoot gift vouche read more...

Facebook likes prize draw entry

Like our fan page on facebook for your chance to be entered into our prize draw! The winners will receive a voucher worth £125.00 to spend at Powder and Paint Photography!
Click on the image below to go directly to our Facebook page.
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January Boudoir photo-shoot offer

We promised you some special offers for the new year and here is the first!Our Lake District boudoir photography and photoshoots have seen prices slashed by almost 75% for bookings taken before 31st January to an unbelievable £49.00! (Normally £195.00!)Girls this is a great idea for read more...

1st prize for Lorraine!

Lake District Photographer scoops 1st prize read more...

12 Days of Christmas Spectacular

Christmas is coming early with the launch of our 12 days of Christmas Spectacular! From today and for the next 12 days only we have a range of very special offers for new and existing customers alike. Order before the 12th December and we can still guarantee delivery in time for Christmas! For read more...

Jenny and Ian's wedding at Langdale Chase Hotel

Jenny and Ian's Lake District wedding photography at Langdale Chase Hotel read more...

Clarence House Wedding Fayre - Sunday 18th November

Clarence House Wedding Fayre - Sunday 18th NovemberWe will be at Clarence House Country Hotel's wedding and prom fayre this Sunday 18th November 2012, which is being held in an indooor marquee at Chetwynde School. Doors open from 10:30 till 4:00 with a catwalk show at 1:30.If you are getting ma read more...

Cumbria Weddings Magazine - Cover Story

Lorraine's pictures of Liz and Darren's Lake District wedding are inside and on the cover of the latest edition of the Cumbria Weddings Magazine. To see an electronic version of the Cumbria weddings magazine, click here or on the thumbnail image below.
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Christmas Special Offer - HALF PRICE make over shoots

Stuck for a gift idea for the lady in your life this Christmas? Well, our make-over photo shoots are an ideal present for girls/ladies of all ages especially as you can purchase them as a gift voucher! Better still, we are offering make-over photoshoot gift vouchers at HALF PRICE for a limited perio read more...

Jenny and Ian's wedding

Congratulations to Jenny and Ian who will be getting married later today. We are delighted to be photographing their Lake District wedding at the Langdale Chase Hotel read more...

Ashleigh and Dermot's Wedding Pics

Ashleigh and Dermot's wedding photography at The Hub read more...

Ashleigh and Dermot's wedding

Congratulations to Asleigh and Dermot who will be getting married later today at the Hub in Edinburgh read more...

Miss South Lakes Finalists pictures

Hi Girls! Thanks to all of you who came along to the studio on Sunday. The pictures of the finalists for Miss South Lakes should be live later today. read more...

Lorraine's Boudoir Photography Featured in Limited Edition Magazine

Lorraine's Boudoir photography is featured in the Autumn Edition of the Westmorland Gazette's Limited Edition Magazine! Click here or on the picture of the magazine to see what Helen Perkins, one of the feature writers, had to say about her own boudoir experience with Lorraine on Pages 34 and 35 of read more...

Karen and Dom's wedding at Chequers Hotel & Restaurant

Karen and Dom's Lake District Wedding Photography at Chequers Hotel read more...

Amy and Neil's wedding at the Low Wood Bay Hotel

Another preview picture of our Lake District wedding photography, this time from Amy and Neil's wedding at the Low Wood Bay Hotel
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Blair and Kai's wedding at the Castle Green Hotel

Another preview picture, this time from Blair and Kai's wedding at the Castle Green Hotel
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Amy and Micah's Lake District Wedding photography at the Newby Bridge Hotel

Here is a preview picture from Amy and Micah's wedding at the Newby Bridge Hotel
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Michelle and Mark's wedding album



Michelle and Mark came in to collect their wedding album over the weekend. Here's what they had to say about their wedding photography experience with us:"Both of you worked so hard to capture our day, nothing was too much trouble, Derek even carried my handbag at one point! A lot of the picture read more...

Kind words from Jules

We received a little note from one of our Boudoir photo-shoot clients the other day. Here's what Jules had to say.....
"Just a little note to say a big thank you for being so warm, genuine and lovely during the photoshoot. You truly are fantastic at your job - I can't believe the results! - and I w read more...

Stuck for something to do next Friday morning? Come and see us!

If you are stuck for something to do next Friday morning (28th September) after you've dropped the kids off at school, why not call into the studio for a cuppa to help us raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Care as part of their World's Biggest Coffee Morning! Tea, coffee and cakes available for a read more...

Introducing our new wedding brochure

We've just introduced our new glossy magazine style wedding brochure which is out now! If you are getting married or know someone who is and would like a copy please contact us with your email address and the date of your wedding or call us on 01229 462903 and we'll send you a copy. read more...

Launch of our Bridal Boudoir Photoshoot

This month sees the launch of Lorraine's Bridal Boudoir photo-shoot. If you are getting married and want to give your fiance, husband-to-be or future life partner a fantastic gift, why not give them some gorgeous, provocative photos of you in your wedding day lingerie as a wedding present they'll ne read more...

Coffee Morning at the Studio

We will be holding a coffee morning (8:30 til 12:00) at the Studio on Friday 28th September to raise money as part of Macmillan Cancer Care's Worlds biggest coffee morning! Lorraine's mum Val and daughter Becky have been frenetically baking, so why not come along and join us to show your s read more...

Dalton Mayor's Photo Challenge - September

We are pleased to be sponsoring the Dalton Mayor's Charity Photo Challenge in conjunction with the North West Evening Mail! There will be a different theme each month, so if you would like to get involved, rules and entry forms are available from Dalton Town Hall.
The theme for the month of Se read more...

Karen and Dom's wedding

Congratulations to Karen and Dom who will be getting married later today at Chequers Hotel, Dalton read more...

Blair and Kai's wedding

Congratulations to Blair and Kai who will be getting married later today at St Oswalds Church, Thornton in Lonsdale, followed by their wedding breakfast and reception at the Castle Green Hotel, Kendal read more...

Ann-Marie and Steven's Wedding

Congratulations to Ann-Marie and Steven who will be getting married later today at Chequers Hotel read more...

Clare and Steven's wedding

Congratulations to Clare and Steven who will be getting married later today at the Cragwood Country House Hotel read more...

Amy and Micah's wedding

Congratulations to Amy an Micah who will be getting married later today at St Matthews Church, Dendron followed by their wedding beakfast and reception at the Newby Bridge Hotel read more...

Amy and Neil's wedding

Congratulations to Amy and Neil who will be getting married later today at the Low Wood Bay Hotel read more...

Leila and John's Wedding

Congratulations to Leila and John who will be getting married later today at the Lodore Falls Hotel read more...

Fern and Dan's Pics

We recently photographed Fern and Daniels wedding at St Georges Church, Barrow, followed by their wedding breakfast and reception at the Grange Hotel. Fern looked stunning in a Maggie Sottero dress with flowers by Grange Flower service. The couple employed the operatic talents of Voce vocal group to read more...

Helen and Wilf's Pics

We were delighted to be asked to photograph Helen and Wilf's wedding at Chequers Hotel a couple of weeks ago. Here are just a handful of the pictures we took.
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Dalton Mayors Photo Challenge - August

We are pleased to be sponsoring the Dalton Mayor's Charity Photo Challenge in conjunction with the North West Evening Mail! There will be a different theme each month, so if you would like to get involved, rules and entry forms are available from Dalton Town Hall.
The theme for the month of Au read more...

Natalie and Stuart's Wedding

Congratulations to Natalie and Stuart, who will be getting married later today at Ireleth Church follwed by their reception and wedding breakfast at Storrs Hall read more...

Kirsten and Chris' Wedding


Congratulations to Kirsten and Chris who will be getting married later today at St Mary & Michael's Church followed by a reception at Clarence House Country House Hotel
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Helen and Wilf's wedding

Congratulations to Helen and Wilf who will be getting married later today at Chequers Hotel in Dalton in Furness read more...

Leanne and David's Wedding

Congratulations to Leanne and David who will be getting married later today at the registry office in Barrow in Furness, followed by their reception at Chetwynde Hotel read more...

Fern and Daniel's wedding

Congratulations to Fern and Daniel who will be getting married later today at St Georges Church, Barrow in Furness, followed by their wedding breakfast and reception at the Grange Hotel, Grange over Sands read more...

Tracy's Shoot

Tracy was so pleased with her pictures, that she has very kindly agreed to let us share a selection of them with you here. We think you'll agree that she looks fabulous!

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Miss South Lakes Winners to get the Powder and Paint Experience

Miss South Lakes Winners to get the Powder and Paint Experience
Miss South Lakes are delighted to announce Powder and Paint Photography as official prize partners for 2012.Powder and Paint are the award winning contemporary portrait and photography studios headed by Lorraine Oates.Based in Dalton i read more...

Dalton Mayors Photo Challenge - July

We are pleased to be sponsoring the Dalton Mayor's Charity Photo Challenge in conjunction with the North West Evening Mail! There will be a different theme each month, so if you would like to get involved, rules and entry forms are available from Dalton Town Hall.
The theme for the month of Ju read more...

Jenny and Stuart's Wedding

Congratulations to Jenny and Stuart who will be getting married later today at St Mary's Church in Ulverston, followed by their reception and wedding breakfast at Abbey House Hotel read more...

Barrow 6th Form leavers do!

Hello to all the leavers at Barrow 6th Form College! We look forward to seeing you later at Clarence House Hotel! read more...

Hello Carly!

A very warm welcome to Carly who is joining us for a few days on work experience! read more...

Greg and Louise's wedding

Some nice comments from one of our Bridal Couples who were featured in the NW Evening Mail on Saturday. Thanks Greg and Louise! xxhttp://www.nwemail.co.uk/home/weddings/louise-pennington-and-greg-taylor-1.968171?referrerPath=home%2Fweddings read more...

Busy Saturday

Busy day ahead! A family shoot at 11:00 followed by two cover girl shoots this afternoon! read more...

Emma and Ian's Wedding

Congratulations to Emma and Ian who will be getting married later today at Hawkshead Church followed by a reception at Belmount Hall read more...

Nikki and Ed's wedding

Congratulations to Nikki and Ed who will be getting married later today at the Langdale Chase Hotel! read more...

Emily and Ben's wedding!

Congratulations to Emily and Ben who will be getting married later today at St Mary's Church in Kirkby Lonsdale followed by their wedding breakfast and reception at their marquee. read more...

Dalton Mayor's Photo Challenge Competition

We are pleased to be sponsoring the Dalton Mayor's Charity Photo Challenge in conjunction with the North West Evening Mail! There will be a different theme each month, so if you would like to get involved, rules and entry forms are available from Dalton Town Hall.
The theme for the month of June is read more...

Kristen and Jamie's wedding today!

Congratulations to Kristen and Jamie who will be getting married later today at Staveley Church followed by their wedding breakfast and reception at the Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge read more...

Queens Jubilee Celebrations

We will be closed on Monday and Tuesday next week for the Queens Jubilee celebrations. We hope you all have a brilliant time and look forward to seeing some of you on Wednesday when we will be open again. read more...

Alison and Stuart's Wedding today!

Many Congratulations to Alison and Stuart who will be getting married later today at the Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge read more...

Chloe's covergirl shoot from last Friday

Just a handful of the images Lorraine captured of Chloe last Friday!
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Saturday opening

Our normal opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 5:30, but chances are that most Saturdays, particularly during the summer months, we are likely to be away from the studio photographing weddings. If you are collecting pictures and wish to come to the studio on a Saturday, its always best to read more...

Exclusivity to our Brides and Grooms

Don't forget that a wedding is a very personal moment and our brides and grooms have exclusive access to their pictures after their wedding so that they can enjoy them at their leisure whilst on or when they return from their honeymoon. So please don't worry if the password we gave you on the w read more...

Emma and Darren's Wedding

Congratulations to Emma and Darren who will be getting married later today at Abbey House Hotel. read more...

Michelle & Mark's wedding at the Langdale Chase Hotel

Michelle and Mark were married last week at the Langdale Chase Hotel. Here is just a handful of the pictures we took....
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Sam and Mike's wedding at Cartmel Priory

Another one of our beautiful brides! Sam married Mike last month at Cartmel Priory followed by their reception at the Swan Hotel read more...

Liz and Darren's wedding at the Merewood Hotel

We just wanted to share this gorgeous image of Liz and Darren from their wedding the other week
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Michelle & Mark's Wedding

Congratulations to Michelle and Mark, who will be getting married later today at Grayrigg church followed by their reception and wedding breakfast at the Langdale Chase Hotel read more...

Elizabeth and Darren's wedding

Congratulations to Elizabeth and Darren who will be getting married later today at the Merewood Country House Hotel. read more...

Emma and Christian's wedding at Clarence House Hotel

Emma and Christian were married on 28th April 2012 at Clarence House Country Hotel. Emma wore a stunning ivory dress from Paloma Blanca. Flowers were provided by Efflorescence. Emma's hair and make-up was done by her sister Eli. Their stunning cake was provided by Cake Crusader of barrow in Furness read more...

Emma and Christian's Wedding

Congratulations to Emma and Chris who will be married later today at Clarence House Country Hotel read more...

Becky and Bruce's wedding at the Lakeside Hotel

Beck and Bruce were married on 20th April 2012 at the Lakeside Hotel on the edge of Lake Windermere.Becky wore a gorgeous ivory Lusan Mandongus dress provided by One & Only Bridal Couture of Preston. The bridesmaids complimented Becky's dress in JML Couture outfits provided by Mears Ghyll o read more...

Sam and Mike's wedding

Congratulations to Samantha and Mike who will be married later today at Cartmel Priory frollowed by their wedding breakfast and reception at The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge. read more...

Becky and Bruce's Wedding

Congratulations to Becky and Bruce who will be geting married later today at the Lakeside Hotel. read more...

Greg and Louise's Wedding

Congratulations to Greg and Louise who will be married later today at the Lakside Hotel read more...

Stacy and Stuart's Wedding

Congratulations to Stacy and Stuart who will be married later today at Abbey House Hotel read more...

Our new facebook page is live

Our new facebook page is now live! Dont for get to like us! read more...

Stonecross Manor Wedding Fair

Thank you to all the lovely couples we me last night at The Stonecross Manor Hotels wedding fair in Kendal! We hope you enjoyed seeing our work as much as we did chatting to you all and we look forward to seeing some of you again soon! x read more...

Bridalwear sale at the Studio! Sunday 18th March

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...

New Facebook page coming soon

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...

Michelle and Colin's Wedding Day

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.

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Valentines Day is coming

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...

Sally and Stevens Wedding day

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...

Sally and Stevens Wedding

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...

Michelle & Colin's wedding

Congratulations to Michelle and Colin who will be getting martied later today at the Netherwood Hotel read more...

Festive display wins award!

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...

Like us on Facebook or follow us on twitter

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...

By popular demand

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...

Exclusive offer to local business ladies!

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...

Welcoming your feedback!

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...

Make-up artist at work!

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...

And the winner is.......!

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...

Make-over Photoshoot Competition

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...

Philippa and Ndricim

Congratulations to Philippa and Ndricim who will be getting married later today at Chequers Hotel read more...

Our make over photo shoot competition continues during October


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...

Debbie and Neil's Wedding

Congratulations to Debbie and Neil who will be getting married later today at The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge read more...

Powder & Paint Photography are in the news!

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...

Make-Over Photoshoot competition

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...

Emma and Gary's Wedding

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...

Open evening and launch party

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...

Stephanie and Ricky's wedding

Congratulations to Stephanie and Ricky who are getting married later today at the Abbey House Hotel read more...

Opening Evenings!

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...

Studio Now Open!

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...

Charlotte and Alex's Wedding

Congratulations to Charlotte and Alex who will be married at the Graythwaite Manor Hotel in Grange over sands, later today read more...

Studio Update No 3. Office Move!

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...

Nicola and Steven's wedding

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...

Gemma and Graham's Wedding

Congratulations to Gemma and Graham who will be getting married later today at the Grange Hotel, Grange over Sands read more...

Studio update No 2

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...

Natasha and Cliff's wedding

Congratulations to Natasha and Cliff who will be getting married today at the Waterhead Hotel, Coniston read more...

Studio Update no 1

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...

Kind words from Jenna and Sam

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...

Cath and Andy's wedding


Cath and Andy were married at Clarence House Country Hotel, Dalton in Furness last year read more...

Carly and Andrew's wedding


Carly and Andrew were married at Broadoaks Country House Hotel, in Troutbeck, nr Windermere last year read more...

Bev and Glen's wedding


Bev and Glen were married at the Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, last year read more...

Bev and Ant's Wedding


Bev and Ant were married at the Olde Mill, Bardsea last year read more...

Amy and Martin's Wedding


Amy and Martin were married at the MacDonald Leeming House Hotel at Watermillock, Ullswater in January of this year. read more...

Alex and Phil's Wedding


Alex and Phil were married at Chequers Hotel, Dalton in Furness, last year read more...

New studio progress update!

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...

Eli and Tony's Wedding

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...

Meet Liz

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...

Faye and Kieran's wedding

Faye and Kieran's wedding at the Swan Hotel read more...

Follow Liz's progress

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...

New Studio!

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...

Dave Hill reaches the summit of Mt Everest

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...

Supporting Lorraine's Brother

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...