Gunton Arms Portraits

"Gunton Arms Portraits No. 1"

While I was traveling in England this summer I attended the first annual Gunton Festival of Food and Music in Norfolk. Promoted by our friend Rupert Orton, the sold out festival was set up on a 1,000-acre deer park dating back to the 18th century. Situated in the center of the park,  the remaining hunting lodge was converted into The Gunton Arms pub and hotel which opened its doors back 2011.

The atmosphere of the festival was laid back and cheerful. The deer park with its English Oaks and fields were a perfect backdrop for a large circus tent set up for the musical entertainment. I had a delicious venison burger with pickled brambles on top. When in Rome..

The late summer sun lingered for hours at the horizon making me a very happy photographer! I ran around the grounds photographing revilers who caught my fancy. I slowed my pace once I realized I didn't have to chase the sun, as it was a slow moving sunset.

The light was truly incredible, I haven't see anything quite like it before. Being in the norther hemisphere with 16 hours of daylight, the sun finally set around 8:45pm giving me the opportunity to linger and capture outdoor portraits in the most beautiful light. My sitters an almost Hollywood like glow.


Julie Green
September 9, 2017

"Gunton Arms Portraits No. 2"

"Gunton Arms Portraits No. 3"

"Gunton Arms Portraits No. 4"

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