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Wedding & Portrait Photographers

We are Barrie and Bev Downie, wedding and portrait photographers offering artistic wedding photography and contemporary lifestyle portraits.

Barrie is listed as one of the top 10 winter wedding photographers in the UK by Professional Photographer magazine.  We are both passionate about the work we produce and travel across the UK and Europe photographing beautiful weddings.

Our studio near Chichester is perfect for contemporary portraits for individuals, families and even pets.  We also offer beautiful boudoir photography for your special someone.  If you prefer an outdoor lifestyle portrait, we have a variety of suitable locations nearby.

Tom and Katie’s pre-wedding portrait

Tom and Katie are getting married in May and earlier this week they came to Chichester for a pre-wedding portrait. We had hoped to go to the beach but the pouring rain prevented this from going ahead but fortunately having the Studio meant that we were able to go ahead with the session. They bought their gorgeous Beagle puppy Mia with them and she just had to get involved in the photos! I am really looking forward to their wedding, it is going to be a fun day.

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Family portrait session

We had so much fun in the studio today photographing Tim, Lucy, Bella and Darcy! They are such a gorgeous family and really got into the fun of the session. If you would like to book a family portrait session, please get in touch.

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February 16, 2010 - 2:20 pm Lucy - Barrie it was a fantastic afternoon. We all had so much fun. We are really excited to see the photos and I am sure the girls will be rushing in to have another shoot as soon as they can. Thank you again Lucy.

The first baby portrait session at the new portrait studio in Chichester

Today was a landmark day for us with the first official portrait session in the Studio! Hannah and Doug brought six week old Flynn in for a baby portrait session, which was very special for us as we photographed Hannah and Doug’s wedding a few years ago and we have stayed in touch ever since. As Lifestage customers, they are now entitled to unlimited complimentary portrait sessions. Click here for more details about our Lifestage Photography concept.

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February 28, 2010 - 7:21 pm Hannah Manning - Fantastic images Barrie. Wonderful, as always. We are so lucky to have these pictures to remember Flynn so small. Thanks again.

Studio update

We are very nearly there with the studio, just a few bits of painting and filling left to do and furniture to move in. The official opening will be on March 14th between 10am and 4pm and we would love to see as many people as possible – do come along and say hello!

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February 15, 2010 - 12:10 pm Richard Wakefield - This is UTTERLY AMAZING! what a transformation! I'd love to have something like this. Right, now i'm definitely going to visit you both, when i'm next down your way. Lovely to see you again the other day Bev...keep up the fantastic work Rich (FX Films)

February 15, 2010 - 5:01 pm barrie - You are more than welcome anytime!

Studio progress report!

Work is progressing fast on the new studio. Walls have been knocked down, electrics have been done, plastering is nearly finished. Tomorrow we roll up our sleeves and start cleaning and decorating. We are looking forward to opening our doors in February with an ‘official opening’ at the studio on Mothering Sunday, March 14th. Everyone is welcome to come along for a glass of bubbly, a look round the studio and a bit of fun! We will be offering some very special opening promotions to raise money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Chichester. Watch this space for more information….

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February 18, 2010 - 11:54 am Nick Grove - Progress look good! I bet you can't wait to get in there and start shooting... Keep up the good work. Nick