Sunday, 27 November 2011

Terry Docherty's Hand-Made Guitars

Terry Docherty is a Northumbrian luthier who makes guitars and citterns which are sold throughout the world. I met Terry through the local folk scene and he was generous enough to set up my vastly inferior instruments making them sound and play so much better.

The two instruments featured below are brand new and one is already on its way to America.

The woods seemed like a natural place to take a pair of hand-made instruments and the autumn colours were too good to ignore.

Terry's website is at TerryDochertyGuitars.com











and here's the man himself giving me a tune.


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Monday, 21 November 2011

Boo & Brooks revisited

Back to Glasgow for a few more photos with Boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams.

I was able to help out with the video as well as doing some stills for publicity when the new album is released in January.

As ever it was great to hang out with these guys and with John and Mark - all masters of their art.










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Friday, 18 November 2011

Kyle & Rebecca - 12th November 2011

It was unfortunate that Rebecca & Kyle's photographer had to go into hospital just before their wedding and I had 24 hours notice to stand in. It's funny stepping in at the last moment as I normally get to know my couples before their wedding.

Kyle and Rebecca and their families were all lovely and friendly and I soon settled into the atmosphere of the day. To have the sun shining for a November wedding is a rare treat and the historic church in Felton looked great.


Kyle & one of his Best Men are serving in the RAF and their uniforms looked splendid.



Everywhere I looked there were smiling faces...







A very special moment when our Groom sees his Bride for the first time...



The ceremony was really nice. I always enjoy a blend of humour and gravitas.





The church was packed with families and friends and they all lined the path for Kyle & Rebecca who were well covered in confetti!



We had a bit of quiet time for a few photos away from the guests in the beautiful surroundings of the church.




Then it was off to Linden Hall for the reception. The staff there had laid on a great party as ever.




Kyle & Rebecca - Despite the last minute plans, I really enjoyed being there for you. I'll have the rest of the collection ready for you soon. Best wishes Andy x

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Monday, 31 October 2011

Charlie on the beach

It was a blowy, invigorating day on the beach at Seahouses when I met up with Sheelagh and Charlie for a session last week.

Charlie will feature in a 'dog-friendly holidays' promotion on "ThisisNorthumberland.com" a new online tourism & travel magazine for Northumberland & The Borders.

















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Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Bari Tea

"Bari" is Northumbrian for 'lovely' and it's a great name for this fabulous new tea-shop in Alnwick. It opened this week and I was there to take a few photos on the first day.

You'll find Bari Tea, and a warm welcome, on Narrowgate in Alnwick. Here's the website for further info.




















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Friday, 14 October 2011

Best of September

September was a lovely month up in our wee corner of Northumberland and here are my favourite photos from last month. All images have previously appeared on Northumberland360.com




































































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