Alnwick Gardens Photoshoot

Yesterday myself, photographer Paul and new model Jamie set off to Northumberland tourist hot spot Alnwick Gardens for a 'Northumberland' themed photo shoot, as part of Frock N Roll's involvement in Miss Northumberland 2012. The weather was touch and go, and there was some moments where we thought 'shall we call it a day', but we persevered and ended up working around the weather, choosing enclosed and under-cover areas, and the fabulous tree house to get our shots, and finally wrapped just as the showers came. I havent seen the pictures yet as they are still being edited by Paul, but I can't wait to see them. It will be exciting to see the combination of fashion and scenery together. Alnwick Gardens is a popular place for photo shoots...and I can see why!

(the grand cascade, picture taken from Alnwick Garden website)

Alnwick Gardens is an amazing place, with landscapes and gardens, water features, architecture and unique features such as the Tree house, the poison garden, and rose garden, as well as plenty for the kids to do. My daughter was quite happy playing on the green and in the water fountains.

We got some great shots around the Grande Cascade, the Tree house, the walled garden and few other spots. It wasn't hard to find great photo opportunities though, and we probably could have spent a full day there with many outfit changes, as there was always a new scenic shot at every turn.

The staff at Alnwick Gardens are amazing...with special thanks to Daniel Gurney, who made us very welcome and was really enthusiastic about the shoot. Although he was shocked to hear I had never visited the Gardens before, despite living a mere 20 minutes drive away, he was keen to show me the photographic spots around the garden. He responded to emails straight away and provided me with all the information I needed, and was prompt to meet me at the entrance. He kept his phone with him so that he was on hand if I needed anything - excellent customer service with the personal touch, the way it should be!

(the Tree house, picture taken from Alnwick Garden website)

"The Alnwick Garden is more than a garden, it is a registered charity that places people at its heart, whether they be individuals or part of a community. As well as standing for contemporary gardening excellence, The Garden stimulates change through play, learning, the arts, healthy activity, addressing disability and the economic renaissance of a rural community." - Alnwick Garden website

For more information about Alnwick gardens, including opening times and entry prices, visit the website at www.alnwickgarden.com.
We had a great time and would definitely visit again, and I'm sure we will do another shoot there soon.

Keep an eye on Facebook and the website for the pictures, and the best few taken will be displayed at the Miss Northumberland 2012 final at Newton Hall on June 29th.

Take care, Amy


visit www.frocknroll.co.uk Amy xx