Browns Photography

Courtney Portraits {Personal Work}

Joanna Brown — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:20:30 +0000

I believe that to truly know how you see the world and keep inspired and feel connected with your work it is paramount to shoot personal work, and if you can add to that taking yourself out of that lovely tranquil comfort zone. I have undertaken 5 personal projects between November – March which is the downtime in terms of shooting weddings, so instead of spending time relaxing I set myself a challenge to keep shooting and have fun. I met Courtney whilst trying to buy some jeans in Urban Outfitters, we giggled as I tried to squeeze myself into some jeans that really were not happin’! On the spur of the moment I asked her if she fancied hanging out with me whilst I created some photographs and she surprisingly was up for it. In February I headed out to pick up courtney on a suprisingly warm early spring day, at this point I felt sick with nerves as

A: I did not know Courtney

B: kind of had no idea what I was going to do!

I had nothing to worry about as soon as we headed out to the sunshine we chatted and relaxed and got to know each other whilst I shot Courtney in her urban environment. I love this project and I am going to continue to shoot with Courtney and see where the wind takes us, I feel that it has already strengthened my other work and has inspired me no end. So here we go ‘Courtney’ ….

3 Frames {Justin & Lisa get married}

Joanna Brown — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:13:33 +0000

Justin met Lisa, they fell in love, he proposed under a cherry tree in their village. They got married in the local church on a spring day, inbetween the rain we headed to a field that they go walking in and it was all yellow…..

‘Stags head, home-made jam & leopard print wallpaper’ : Tommy & Emma get married

Joanna Brown — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:20:15 +0000

Tommy is a very talented designer and full of ideas & Emma is a teacher who just never stops smiling and laughing, together they make a mean machine of a team. Their wedding day started off at Stoke Newington town hall the ceremony was breathtaking, full of giggling and tears, I could so clearly see the twinkle in their eyes as they spoke their vows from the heart. Their dear friend played the guitar in the ceremony and their was not a dry eye in the house, me included it was truly moving. We then headed to ‘The Roost’ for a very laid back & most amazing reception. I had heard about ‘The Roost’ as it is a film/photographic location and I was really excited about seeing it, I decided that it is basically my ideal house, I could move in and be quite happy their forever. I love now the choice of alternative venues that are out there and this one did not disappoint it really reflected both Emma & Tommy’s’ personalities being creative, quirky with a cool east London vibe. Shooting there was like a dream come true and we made the most of the space and time, I created portraits using every inch that we possibly could. The attention to detail and the space looked incredible, Emma & Tommy put their heart and soul into creating the most amazing visual feast of details it really was stunning. The reception was a hubble-bubble of yummy food, laughter, bubbles & good times, the speeches were ace where stories were told and shared. Tommy & Emma’s story, love, ideas, creativity & happiness is infectious, I am so grateful that I was involved in part to make their vision a reality that they can keep forever… Thanks for having me x

Tommy & Emma on film {3 Frames}

Joanna Brown — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:17:27 +0000

Wedding season has begun and I am having a ball working with my lovely couples. My first wedding was at ‘The Roost’; I die, seriously I have so much eye candy for you I could not choose what to sneak peek. I am sharing my ethereal film shots as I think it suited the vibe of the venue down to the ground I seriously wanted to move in. Tommy & Emma are total sweethearts and laughed and smiled all day long it was a pleasure kicking off my season with this gorgeous couple. Gonna be blogging this wedding next week….

GAZ {Personal work}

Joanna Brown — Tue, 01 May 2012 09:15:05 +0000

Early February I collaborated with Gaz as I had an idea for some personal work, we headed down to a windswept beach, we played, we laughed, we got quite cold, my agenda was simple; to push myself out of my comfort zone. So I had a beach, a rather handsome man, a camera; just ourselves and the desire to see what could happen, this is what happened that day….