Portmeirion Wedding Photography - Lucia and Leighton
Ever since I became a wedding photographer, it’s been my dream to photograph a wedding at Portmeirion as it’s one of my favourite ever places. The quirky Italianate features combined with the stunning coastal location in North Wales put it on a lot of photographer’s bucket lists! I had an extra special reason though as I got married there myself....
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Hazlewood Castle Wedding Photography - Laetitia and Kate
Back in July I had a pretty epic weekend which saw me shooting weddings in North Yorkshire and North Wales in the same weekend. Both featured castles and both were rather special.
On the Saturday I went up to Yorkshire, where Laetitia and Kate were getting married at Hazlewood Castle. They chose to get ready together, which made a lovely informal...
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Childerley Hall Wedding Photography - Catriona & Chris
So the editing is all up to date, album designs are all off to print ready for Christmas delivery. Time to get blogging! I’ve had an amazing 2015 and it’s been such an honour and a privilege to capture so many wonderful weddings over the year. There will be lots coming up on the blog over the coming months, and here to start things off is Catriona...
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Elmore Court Wedding Photography - Claire & Stephen's Spring Wedding
Elmore Court is an absolutely stunning venue in the Gloucestershire countryside - you get the benefit of a impressive historic building with rooms where you can stay the night, beautiful gardens and the custom built 'Gillyflower', an amazing space which combines traditional and modern to create the perfect space for a wedding reception. You can get...
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Elmore Court Pre-Wedding Shoot: Claire & Stephen
This weekend I'll be travelling down to Gloucestershire for Claire and Stephen's wedding at the beautiful Elmore Court. A couple of weeks ago we met up to go over all their final plans and took some time to explore the extensive grounds whilst taking some pre-wedding pictures. A pre-wedding shoot is a great way to get used to being in front of the...
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Shustoke Farm Barns: Jenny & Joe's Vintage Summer Wedding
I’ve got an absolute stunner of a wedding to share with you today. Jenny and Joe tied the knot last August at Shustoke Farm Barns near Coleshill in Warwickshire.
Jenny oozed vintage glamour in a silk dress from talented designer Julie Dutton and her hair and make up was expertly done by my good friend Sarah Russell of SGR Vintage Hair and Make Up.
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Worcester Vintage Wedding Fayre - A date for your diary
Vintage is as popular as ever, whether it's a full on theme, or just some retro touches as part of your wedding styling. A lot of my brides love vintage, such as Jen seen here rocking her 50s glamour model look, so the Worcester Vintage Wedding Fayre at the beautiful Guildhall in the city centre is well worth a visit. It'll be full of fabulous supp...
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Fazeley Studios Wedding Photography: Louise & Dave
On Sunday I’ll be back at one of my favourite venues, Fazeley Studios in Birmingham City Centre, for their wedding fair. I always love working there as it’s a great place for weddings, whatever the time of year, as you have the use of several different rooms, all of which are stunning, as well as the courtyard, plus the streets around the venue pro...
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Wootton Park Wedding Photography: Rachel & Andy
I’ve got an absolute cracker of a wedding to share with you today and it’s at one of my favourite local venues, Wootton Park, near Stratford Upon Avon, where I'm a recommended supplier. The combination of beautiful early May weather, fantastic locations, a laid-back fun loving couple and a wealth of fabulous vintage inspired details made it a joy t...
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Hotel du Vin Birmingham Wedding Photography: Teresa & Joe
The first of my 2015 weddings was at the beginning of January at Hotel du Vin in Birmingham city centre. It was an intimate affair, with Teresa and Joe celebrating with close family and friends. I offer shorter coverage on certain dates, and my three hour package was perfect for their needs.
Teresa looked absolutely stunning in her strapless dre...
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Compton Verney Wedding Photography: Anne & Paul
On Sunday I had the pleasure of exhibiting at one of my favourite venues, Compton Verney in Warwickshire. I’m delighted to have been chosen as one of their recommended suppliers after shooting a wedding there last summer. It’s such a great venue for a wedding at any time of the year, with the extensive and very beautiful grounds combined with the s...
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Hatton Village Hall Wedding Photography: Sally & John
Sally and John got married on midsummer’s day at St Mary’s Church in Hatton, just a short walk from their reception venue, Hatton Village Hall in Warwickshire. They’re both really laid back and they were lucky to have a vicar to match. Keith gave a very entertaining sermon and they chose the most wonderful Sanskrit poem as part of their ceremony. I...
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West Midlands Best Wedding Photographer Regional Finalist
Earlier this year I was delighted to be nominated in the Wedding Industry Awards, in the Best Wedding Photographer in the West Midlands category. It's a great one to be involved with as only your past clients can vote for you, scoring you on various criteria and leaving comments relating to their experience with you. I'm very grateful to all my cli...
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An Autumn Wedding at Hampton Manor
I've got an absolute cracker for you today with two gorgeous venues and the most exquisite dress from one of my favourite designers!
Charlotte and Andreas chose Hampton Manor near Solihull for their Autumn wedding as it's possible to walk from the venue to the church in Hampton in Arden. I've had a few weddings this year where the bride has been a...
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Cripps Barn Wedding Photography: Nikki & Dom
I first met Nikki and Dom at a wedding I shot last year where Nikki was a bridesmaid. It turned out they live just round the corner from me and I was delighted when they chose me to photograph their big day at Cripps Barn in the Cotswolds. Nikki is very artistic and the day featured a wealth of hand-made details she'd lovingly crafted. She'd also h...
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