Monthly Archives: February 2011

Sandhole Oak Barn

Congratulations to Cath and Andrew who were married on Saturday at Sandhole Oak Barn near Congleton.  The weather held off to reveal a beautiful sunset across the lake….

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Pet Portraits

Thought I would share a few personal images for all those pet lovers.  This is my wonderful boy Finlay, the weimaraner!…  I have wanted to drag Fin into the studio for so long.  Can’t believe I have only just managed it!

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Manchester Town Hall Wedding

Nancy and Ian were married at Manchester Town Hall on Saturday.  The service followed the feel of the whole wedding – relaxed and stylish!…

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Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Treat your mum to something special this Mothers Day.

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The begginings

Well, seeing as this is my first blog entry I thought I would start by introducing myself and my business – PHOTOGRAVIK.

 

My name is Vikki Calvert, I’m now 29 years of age (aah!), and I started PHOTOGRAVIK in 2009.  I have always been a fan of great photography, inspired by wildlife images in particular.  My Dad would bring home copies of National Geographic for me when I was a child.  I couldn’t understand the text but I would spend ages just looking through the pictures!  I was always very creative at school - rubbish at maths and physics but great at making pretty pictures, so when I left for college I opted for the stuff I was good at – art, media and best of all, photography.  Still inspired by wildlife imagery and the greatest man in the world (Sir David Attenborough, who seemed to be on the screen whenever I switched on the television), I decided my ideal job after getting my qualifications, would combine the two things I loved most – photography and nature, therefore I would become an underwater photographer!

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