Brian Harte People Photographer

On Saturday 9th May I dusted off my suit and bow tie (dusted off from all the building work I have been having done lately!) for the annual Ilkley Candlelighters Charity Ball. The Ilkley Candlelighters are a local charity who each year raise thousands of pounds in support for the regional centre for the treatment of cancer in children.

The committee worked hard through the year to make Saturday a night everyone will be talking about for a long time to come.

This years theme was magic and along with magic I also much fun and dancing.

It was hosted at Rudding Park in North Yorkshire, a popular venue for functions and weddings. The committee had spent most of Friday and Saturday morning preparing the table decorations and magic table surprises and as you can see they did a stunning job.

The famous 80′s psychedelic rock band Doctor and the Medics headlined the event.

and even The Doctor commented on the great atmosphere of the event…

As well as raising money the night was a reason to let your hair down and have a bit of fun

My final shot of the night was of Sarah and friends. Sarah, along with her many other roles for the charity, runs the Ilkley Candlelighters website.

Earlier on in the year I made a trip to St James Hospital in Leeds to take the photographs of the children for the Candlelighters brochure. I also donated a prize to raise money on the night.

If you would like to be involved, become a sponsor or make a donation to the charity The Candleighters would love to hear from you.

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The Ilkley Candlelighters 2009 Ball photos at Rudding Park are now online and a contribution from all orders will go to the Candlelighters fund.

The photos can be found at http://brianharte.jambino.com with the password candlelighters2009

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…and popped the question myself, she said yes (after a stunned pause) and now I can look forward to planning my own wedding!

I had the ring ready and had spent a few weeks looking around for just the right one. Eventually while looking at engagement rings on the web I stumbled upon Serendipity Diamonds who specialise in engagement rings.

Here is a photograph of the one I chose…

I was having a romantic break at a romantic cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, owned by a Peter & Helen Massey who chose me to take their wedding photos in 2007. When I told Helen the good news she told me her good news, a baby girl and now I’ll be taking her Christening photos this summer!

Now, who do I get to do my wedding photos???…….

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In March, The Photographer magazine ran a 6 page profile on me and my photography style. I had a great chat with the journalist and was open and candid throughout the interview. As a result I think they capture me on that day well.

Here is the article reproduced with kind permission.

Brian Harte profile – The Photographer magazine March 2008 edition [PDF]

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