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Stepping into 2012…

Bartek Witek — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:43:54 +0000

Another year passes… it is unbelievable how time is flying.
Looking at the past months I have to say that the most important day of this year was the birth of my second daughter Victoria! Yay :) I cannot express how happy I am because of that.
I got to photograph some amazing weddings and witness a lot of wonderful personal moments. It is a privilege and one of the reasons why I love what I do.
I also took a part in a Bon Secour Hospital special project for Kerry Recovery Haven and my photographs were published in a book to raise founds for them. Such a good cause.
I have met wonderful people within the industry and beyond and created new friendships.

Unfortunately I do have to say this year also holds bed experiences. My health problems and delays that were caused by that. Disappointments and tough lessons /subject for blog post in the future/.

Nevertheless these all experiences made me a better person, allowed me to grow personally and professionally.

To wrap-up… I would like to say an enormous THANK YOU to my fabulous Wife for patience, support and taking care of our family.
A huge THANK YOU to all my wonderful 2011 Couples that trusted me. It was a pure pleasure to meet you all and to photograph your special day.
Thanks a lot to all my industry colleagues and fellow photographers worldwide that I had a pleasure to talk to and work with.

I still have a lot from 2011 to blog about and some announcements to make. So stay in touch and keep visiting…
2012 is just behind the corner and I am sure it is going to be great…

Have a wonderful New Year of 2012!!!

Happy Christmas!

Bartek Witek — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:58:49 +0000

“The Christmas Day brings memories
And kindest thoughts untold,
Of friends we may not often see
But hope to always hold;
So may the greeting be a link
In friendship’s precious chain,
And may there be a Christmas Day,
When we shall meet again!”

To all who visit this blog, my previous, current and upcoming clients, family and friends:

“HAPPY CHRISTMAS”

Bartek Witek on Google Plus

Bartek Witek — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:22:50 +0000

Technology and social media has become a part of our everyday life.
Google+ quickly raises his popularity and I have decided to take a part in it.

Here is my profile :)
Please have a look, explore and add me to your circles. Looking forward to learn more about Google Plus with you all, share my work, other content and probably some bits and pieces from my family life.

See you there…

Pregnancy / Maternity Photographer | Sharon

Bartek Witek — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:26:12 +0000

Being busy with weddings at the pick of the season I had a great break and real pleasure to meet with Sharon and her lovely family for some pregnancy/family session. Congratulations to you all again on arrival of your beautiful baby girl :)

Below two of my favorite photographs:

Ballyseede Castle Wedding | Gretta and Paraic

Bartek Witek — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:00:30 +0000

Gretta and Paraic flew over from Australia, Sydney to get married in Tralee. Wonderful weather, amazing couple, their bridal party, families and guests plus beautiful wedding venue – Ballyseede Castle. I had such wonderful time with you all. Thank you for letting me be there for you.

Vendors:

Ceremony: The Church of the Purification, Churchill, Co. Kerry
Reception: Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, co Kerry
Florist: Annemarie O’Leary – A New Leaf
Make – up: Lorraine Scroope
Hair Stylist: Kerry Fleming
Bride Dress / Bridesmaid dresses: “Coast”, Collette Dinnigan
Band /DJ: Comic Book Heroes

Become a Bartek Witek Photography Facebook Fan

Bartek Witek — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:51:43 +0000

In todays time catching up with all Social Media is extremely important.
For those of you who don’t already know - Bartek Witek Photography has its own Facebook Fan Page, so if you did not “LIKE” it already – go and DO IT!!!

Your support is highly appreciated.

Bon Secours Hospital for Recovery Haven Kerry

Bartek Witek — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:43:49 +0000

I had a great pleasure to take part in a very worthwhile community project recently. It started over the coffee with Mary from Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee that asked for my help in assisting them to support Recovery Haven which is an charity organization that provides support and counselling to people affected by cancer in Kerry area.
Bon Secours Hospital are in the process of producing a cookbook comprising of recipes from Bon Secours sisters and staff in the Hospital. All of the proceeds from this cookbook will go to support Recovery Haven.
My part in this was to provide the photographs that will illustrate the book.
It was amazing to get to know the hospital history, sisters that lives in the hospital and all the staff during those shoots over.
I cannot wait for the book to be published.
Should you feel like you can contribute to this project or help the Recovery Haven by any other way please visit their website @ www.recoveryhavenkerry.org

Thank you for your support.

PS. Taking part in this project helped me also to complete 96th point on my 101 of 1001 list :)

Victoria Witek is here…

Bartek Witek — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:24:22 +0000

I can’t find enough words to describe how happy I am right now and how brave my wife was…
Yesterday 07.07.2011 our second daughter “Victoria” was born.

Happy Father’s Day

Bartek Witek — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:01:18 +0000

To all the Dads out there - Happy Fathers Day!

International Wedding Photojournalism | Kasia and Robert

Bartek Witek — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:08:29 +0000

I had a great pleasure and fun photographing the wedding of Kasia and Robert in my home country Poland.

It started with the preparation of bride and groom that showed no stress of the big day. The ceremony at the “Najświętszego Serca Jezusowego” church in Piotrków Trybunalski started in the evening at 6pm. Priest has shown a big understanding of photography profession and blessed myself saying “Do what you have to do and take great pictures for the couple to treasure forever”. Joanna and Jakub that carried a wedding rings and roses on the way out made ceremony even more special. Wishes have brought us to the reception where the couple with family and friends had a great fun taking part in some specially prepared party games for the night and delicious meals that allowed everyone to enjoy stronger drinks till the morning hours. You could not be bored for a second.

It was a celebration in the full meaning of this word that lasted with the old polish tradition for two days.

I would like from this point to thank Kasia and Robert along with their family for the warm welcome and great care showed during my few days stay with them – I felt like a family member.

PS. One of the steps of 101 in 1001 completed /no.29/. More to come…

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Spędziłem wspaniały czas z Kasią i Robertem fotografując ich ślub w Polsce.

Przygotowania przebiegały w wyjątkowym spokoju, oboje nie pokazywali ani troszkę zdenerwowania.
Ceremonia w kościele rozpoczęła się o 18tej. Ksiądz wykazał się zrozumieniem profesji fotografa i jedyną jego uwagą było “Zrób piękne zdjęcia aby młodzi mieli wspaniałą pamiątkę”.
Dwoje dzieciaczków Asia oraz Jakub podających obrączki oraz szpaler z róż dodały ceremonii wyjątkowego charakteru.
Pełne uczuć i wzruszeń życzenia poprowadziły nas na przyjęcie, gdzie wspólnie wśród rodziny i przyjaciół, gier i zabaw oraz pysznych posiłków i alkoholu starym polskim zwyczajem młodzi bawili się do białego rana.

Przy tej okazji chciałbym również podziękować Kasi i Robertowi oraz ich rodzinom za ciepłe przyjęcie i opiekę w trakcie tych kilku dni spędzonych z nimi – czułem się jak prawdziwy członek rodziny.

Vendors:

Hairs/Fryzura: Salon fryzjerski “Agat” Agata Ziętek
Make Up/Makijaż: Anna – studio “Edyta”
Flowers/Kwiaty: Ewelina – pracownia florystyczna “Natura”
Ceremony/Ceremonia: Kościół Najświętszego Serca Jezusowego w Piotrkowie Trybunalskim
Reception/Przyjęcie: Restauracja “Senator”
Band/Zespół: Czary Mary Band

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