Sylvestris Studios

27/08/2024

A few weeks back I was asked to help Claudia from with some fresh new images she could use in her new updated website.

Wanting a space that looked professional and modern but not at all stuffy, Claudia chose in Poole.

I must say how warm and welcoming the people working there were and it will definitely go on my list of accommodating locations for shoots in the future.

Get in touch if you are looking to freshen up your own branding imagery.

05/04/2024

I love that I get to work with such quality brands such as Brentwood Kitchen & Interiors Co

11/01/2024

Bournemouth Student Union does it like no other!

The recent clear skys after what’s been a a very wet winter so far has really made me look forward to capturing more sunny projects like this.

I know we’re a way off but roll on spring I say.

www.sylvestrisstudios.com

09/01/2024

A little late sharing this but I’ve been super busy editing projects this last week and a bit.

Anyway this is how I saw in 2024, no not enjoying myself on the dance floor, but instead doing what I do best, capturing others have a great time.

On this occasion it was Henley-on-themes and the prestigious Phyllis Court Club. They really know how to throw a party for their members.

08/01/2024

Every now and then a video production project comes along that reminds me how lucky I am to do this job.

Last year I was asked to film The Bournemouth Youth Theatre summer performance at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth. Unfortunately performance copyright around their show this year meant they weren’t able to book me for this year, but instead I was asked to capture some footage from their classes and create a promotional video for the BYT socials.

www.thebyt.com are currently taking on new students, so if you have a budding performer in the household or are one yourself, then get them along to BYT and watch them shine like the incredible students I saw over the seasons.

Get in touch if you have a live performance you would like captured professionally or any other video needs.

www.sylvestrisstudios.com

09/11/2023

Last bit of colour in the trees for those looking to book an autumnal family portrait session.

28/07/2023

Just a random shot Tower bridge and it’s surroundings from a recent job.

It was actually a video job but I had my still’s camera to hand and the light was just too good to miss.

12/06/2023

Recruitment is currently a problem for many industries across the UK but none more so than the hospitality industry.

Phyllis Court is a prestigious private members club situated in the picturesque town of Henley-on-Themes. It differs to most hospitality establishments in its unique clientele, all of which members and have a genuine invested interest in how the club is run.

I was asked to help bring in new team members by creating a staff testimonial video. This video will be used on their own and recruitment websites to highlight what an amazing place Phyllis Court is to work.

I must say this project was an absolute pleasure to work on from start to finish with staff at all levels doing their best to help me get what was needed to really showcase the club.

24/11/2022

I don't know about you but I'm feeling very weathered right now.

Take me back to the summer in particular my first visit to the famous New Forest Show where The Fencing Centre, Fence Stores Ltd the south's leading supplier of composite decking and outdoor structures asked me to accompany them to showcase the show offers they were running through that week.

If you've never been to the New Forest and Hampshire County Show because you, like me assumed it was just for farmers and land owners, you're mistaken. So many retailers showcasing their products and services in one place. With entertainment, great food and plenty of sunshine, well, there was while I was there.

22/11/2022

Perfect sunny side up fried eggs 🍳 😘
Let the hob do the work for you and fry your favourite food at the exact temperature 😁 with this pretty cool fryingSensor Plus feature🥰 Enjoy!

Cooking, courtesy of Dawn Elsom Siemens Home
Video creation by Sylvestris Studios

18/11/2022

I've been a bit slack on here, just been super busy.

Here's a little snippet from an award event I covered for Bournemouth University Student Union.

27/05/2022

The first weekend of May 2022 saw to joining of Izzie and Tom at the beautiful Gorwell Farm Barn in Dorset.

This wedding had everything one could hope for in a spring wedding, beautiful skies, bluebell meadows, epic views, the cutest little fur baby plus a real one in the oven, and of course the most in love couple one could hope to meet.

Oh I almost forgot, a VIP guest in the shape of groom Tom’s hero West Ham United legend Mark Noble . See if you can spot him on the dance floor.

Venue - Gorwell Farm
Dress - Minster Bridal Boutique
Florist - Edwards flowers
MUA - Charlie-Ann Makeup Artistry
Hair - Bournemouth Bridal Hair and Make Up
Videography - Sylvestris Studios
Photography - Rachel DiBiaso Wedding & Event Photography
Catering - Brown Goose Catering
Entertainer - Matt Black

This is "IZZIE & TOM | GORWELL FARM HIGHLIGHTS FILM" by Sylvestris Studios on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

24/05/2022

Just a little something I put together from a styled wedding shoot I was able to attend last week at the exquisite BRYMPTON HOUSE, The Brympton D'Evercy Estate in Somerset.

I couldn’t believe the amount of flowers that been put in to the displays. I guess when a luxury wedding florist is going to flex, you just have to stand back and await the fireworks.

Sophie May Photo
Flourish and Grace
Poppy Sienna Events
Brympton House
Sadie May Cakes
Sylvestris Studios
Hairmony by Juta
Makeupbybelle
Lauren Francis Bridal
Willowby by Watters
Bella Belle Shoes
Tabitha Kate

09/05/2022

A few weeks back I got a Facebook notification saying Dorset wedding planner Sam Savage had recommended me to a bride needing a last minute videographer for their wedding at Burley Manor Barn on Easter Sunday.

With only a dinner with the family planned, I thought I'd message bride to be Laura and let her know I could make myself available if she couldn't find anyone else free.

Well it turned out that the couple couldn't find anyone at such short notice so I stepped in and am so pleased I did. It was a truly lovely day at a stunning wedding venue spent with their loved ones.

Venue - Burley Manor
Dress - Something Old Something New Bridal Boutique
Flowers - Simply Flower
Hair - Emma Cross
MUA - Gemma McGlashan
Photographer PMBPhotography
Magician - Myles Thornton - Award Winning Magician
Music - Shakedown

08/04/2022

"Let them eat cake."

I just realised I've not eaten any wedding cake since my own wedding almost 20 years ago.

Does any of the wedding suppliers who follow me actually eat wedding cake at the weddings they attend for work or am I not the only one missing out?

03/04/2022

This is Abbey & Kelvin's wedding highlight film from March 2022 at The Old Vicarage and what a beautiful day they had for it.

I've chosen to re-post this as much to my personal annoyance Facebook wouldn't allow the better quality HD version to load automatically.

I do appoligise to all those who have already seen and responded to the tags in this video. I just can't be having something I worked hard on looking like it was filmed on a car park cctv camera on my social platforms. Its not fair on the couple or those who made an effort to make their wedding day special.

Venue The Old Vicarage
Dress Sarah Jane Bridal
Photography Mia Photography
Videography Sylvestris Studios
Hair & Make-up Alexandra Wright Hair And Make Up Artist
Flowers Hillview Flowers and Events
Live Music Evertide Music

Abbey & Kelvin's wedding at The Old Vicarage Country House in Christchurch, Hampshire, 9th March 2022. Highlight film

14/02/2022

Happy Valentines Day all that celebrate it. I don't as being my birthday today I turn 42. I know, I don't look it. 😉

Traditionally St Valentines day is the day women are 'allowed' to ask their partners to marry them. Well as my wife TOLD me we were getting married and had booked a date while I was at work one Friday in 2002, I've never really gone in for such traditions.

But that being said, if anyone has actually popped the question and been lucky enough to have been blessed with a big fat "YES", then be sure to check out the www.sylvestrisstudios.com website.

There you will be able to book us to film your special day.

I took this in January 2021 while on an epic walk with my daughter. Funny what you notice when you are trying not to slip flat on your arse in the mud.

23/01/2022

-THE LOOK OF LOVE-

I'm not sure if Nick could feel the look of love radiating from Laura here but I'm sure this shot I took while helping out wedding photographer Jonathan from Storehouse Photography will bring them many happy memories of their special day.

I don't do wedding photography as a choice, but if you are looking for someone, Jonathan is taking bookings for 2022 and kindly offering a discount to those regarded as key workers. Go check him out.

Wanting to now focus more on wedding videography, I am most definitely taking bookings for couples looking to capture their special day on film to treasure forever.

Contact me via DM or through my website link in bio.

Bride Laura Jane Walbridge
Dress Serenity
Flowers Floral Couture By Jay
Venue Kingston Country Courtyard
MUA Charlee Hulbert Bridal Make-up
Hair .brooke
Photo Storehouse Photography
Video Dan Roads Photography
DJ Pegasus Disco

12/01/2022

Saturday I shot a promotional video for local personal trainer Sarah.

Her business ReActive Coaching has been running a fitness and strength conditioning bootcamp for the past few years but are just about to start the new course based in the convenient barn at the Elm Tree Ringwood.

The aim of this video was to show what a warm welcoming course it will be for men and women of all abilities, and what a training session will look like there. Full of fun but with the serious task of improving health and getting the year started off right.

I’d love to know if you got that vibe from the video and if it looks like the kind of thing that might interest you?

Pop along to her site and of course mine if you feel this kind of video production could help you and your business in the future.

www.reactivecoaching.com

www.sylvesrtisstudios.com

https://vimeo.com/663970243

I was asked to shoot a promotional video for local personal trainer Sarah Gilbert. The vibe she wanted to demonstrate is how her classes are warm, friendly and welcoming…

02/12/2021

Something I shot back in the summer for Essex's premier kitchen and interiors design outlet Brentwood Kitchen & Interiors Co

I spent some time interviewing a number of their customers and couldn't belive just how much effort the team at Brentwood Kai put in to bringing these designs to life.

25/11/2021

This morning I took a walk through the woods with my camera and came across three deer having breakfast in a clearing. Due to my former life, I happen to be pretty darn good at sneaking up, so managed to capture this shot from about 12ft away before they spotted me and made a run for it.

23/11/2021

Not your usual 'autumn colour' but driving to the gym this morning I spotted the sun illuminating this misty clearing. As its that time of your when the sun stays low I pulled the van over and took a few shots. I couldn't find anything of particular interest enough to make what I'd deem a 'good shot' but I think this the light was sexy enough to justify causing a few frustrated school run mums and workers having to wait to pass my parked van. 🤭🤭😂😂😘

10/11/2021

How happy would you be if your clients gave you this kind of feedback?

Honestly, I had to cut so much great feedback out of this interview just to keep it under 2mins. To say Gary and Gina were impressed would be an understatement!!

Brentwood Kitchen & Interiors Co

02/10/2021

-ABOUT ME-

So cringe alert people.

I've been working on my website for what feels like forever now. And something I've needed is a decent photo of me for the 'About' page. I don't actually have any decent photos of myself and any I do have are ones mates have taken of me drunk and in a right old state.

I thought about asking on here if any photographers fancied a helping me out in exchange for the same. I know there are a few I follow who I'd love to take my portrait in a natural and relaxed way, unlike this rather cringe worthy attempt.

But I'm just too shy to ask.

So for now, this is me, getting old, fatter and balder by the day but it will have to do because I'm buggered if I'm setting up a tripod to take a snap of myself again in a hurry.

I'm not hashtagin this, it's purely to help anyone looking through my gram see what I look like.... Roughly. 🤣

But if you have looked I would like to know which you prefer, colour or mono? I haven't a clue which to use on the website.

26/09/2021

I had a go at putting together a short showreel containing some of this year's projects.

Get in touch it you or your business have any video requirements.

A small collection of clips from a selection of this years projects.