Harriet + Tom are getting hitched tomorrow! So the Friday routine is settling in and I'm making sure all my kit is ready to go and batteries are charged.
We last met at Eastwood Farm Nature Reserve (Where Beeses Tea Gardens are nestled) at the beginning of May and went for a walk in the sunshine. Here's a few from the shoot! Really excited to catch up with this pair of beauties tomorrow for the big day!
Today I'm packing up my kit, my van and myself to head down to beautiful Cornwall to get ready for the wedding of Jodie and Simon!! Music-loving, festival-going, partial to a bit of surf and skateboarding, this pair know how to party so this is definitely one I've been looking forward to for a while now! We caught up a little while ago to chat over plans as it had been nearly a year since we did their pre-shoot!! Crazy how time flies!
Here's some of my favourites from our walk round Easton Park, who knew there was a disused pool there, a river and an abundance of open fieldy goodness?! I can't wait to see these two all dressed up and ready for their big day!!
Caroline and Jamie got married in Clifton Hall House and meandered over to the beautiful Goldney Hall for their reception. The weather was gloriously sunny and warm, and I was pretty excited to be shooting a local Bristol wedding with a big surprise for the guests...
Hey - how is everybody? Everyone survive the heatwave of 2017? I know I was definitely a little warmer than comfortable this week (being of natural red head descent, I swear I feel it amplified more than the average human!) It was lovely to get some Vitamin D on my skin though!
This pre-shoot is a favourite - you know in your heart when two people are just going to be awesome? Well - these guys - are two of the loveliest human beings. We met up in one of their favourites spots Stockhill Woods in Somerset to go for a bit of a ramble in the woods, hunting for some soft mossy spots and bits of shade in between the sunshine, and generally had a sweet morning. It was one of those moments when I had to take stock and really appreciate that the office I work in (other than my desk and computer at home) takes on all shapes and sizes and is bloody lovely.
So - Rose + Matt are getting married tomorrow, so I wanted to share these images with you. I know this one is going to be epic - so I'll make sure you get some sneak goodness over on the Facebook page next week!
**KLAXON SOUND**
It's just one little day left now until Kerry and Tom get married in Bristol at one of my favourite places in the city! So, just in case you're in a hot office and you want to remember some of those cooler days of Spring - here's some of my favourites from the pre-shoot which was a misty, atmospheric affair down at Durley Chine in Bournemouth. Kerry and Tom had visions of re-visiting their university stomping ground and seeing the sun sparkle on the sea..... Alas - it was not in our favour, but I still really love how these turned out and reminds me what it was like in the old home town when the sea mist came in!
When I first spoke to Luke and Emmie they knew they were planning on getting married at some point. They knew they wanted it to be secret and they'd got some of the plans forming in their minds but Luke hadn't yet 'officially' got down on one knee and asked the big question!
This meant there would be a double secret mission with this one - not only were the happy couple not telling family or friends (except for their parents and siblings), Luke was also whisking Emmie away to London under the pretence of seeing Les Misérables to pop the question and get the beauty of a ring sized just right.
I met up with Luke for a drink to discuss the plans and work out logistics! He planned to propose in Windsor Great Park, which means a lot to Emmie who used to go for family walks there since she was young and he was going to ask the question at Cow Pond. There was a convenient little shelter which I was able to hide in, and then it was a case of laying in wait!
The secret wedding took place on Saturday - which means I can finally stop holding my breath and share this sweet moment! If you fancy having a look at the wedding sneak - take a quick trip over to my business Facebook page here!
Here's what happened as they made their way round to my spot in the shelter!
Happy Bank Holiday legends! How's your weekend been?
Time this year is absolutely flying by and I can't believe it was nearly 6 months ago, just before Christmas that I went to Leigh Woods with Sophie and Gareth for their pre-shoot. We totally lucked out on the weather and got a nearly crisp, but also sunny clear day.
You know, it really doesn't pass me by that I'm incredibly privileged to be doing this job and that essentially part of my day in the office is to explore new places and hang out with awesome people. Spending time with Sophie and Gareth felt like going for a walk with old friends. I know I say it for all my weddings, but it's completely genuine that I'm completely stoked to see how plans have panned out that we talked about when we first met and see two people who've put all the effort into organising an amazing day get married in their own way.
With that - I'm going to leave you and go get a cup of tea (it's a bank holiday after all) - here's some of my favourites from the shoot in December! Sophie and Gareth - ONE MORE DAY! <3
Happy Saturday everyone! Jen and Chris's big day is tomorrow so I thought it'd be about time to share a few more of their ace pre-shoot images! I went to a walk at Goblin Combe with this pair of music lovers - was put through my paces by the big hill (it's not that big really... it's just what sitting in an office all Winter does to you...).
I knew instantly that these two would be great company as we share a lot of common interests, so the time absolutely flew by as we were chatting and walking and we had a lot of laughs! I'm definitely excited to see what they've put together for their big day tomorrow!
Jane and Rob are getting married this Friday! We met not long ago now for a little wander around Victoria Park and to have a good chat about their plans for the day. I don't think they'll mind me admitting they were pretty nervous, but they honestly smashed their shoot and I can't wait to see them again for the big day! Here's some of my favourites from the pre-shoot, when we successfully managed to dodge the April showers!
Happy Sunday sleepy campers - I hope you're nursing a good cup of coffee or tea where ever you are and that the sun is shining for you. This morning I'm writing to you from the blissful countryside in Surrey, with sun shining and birds singing (with a little bit of Radio 6 in the background too). Coffee is in hand, my bag is packed and today is the day that Tony + Gay are getting married!
Not too long ago I had the honour of shooting Chris and Dany's wedding in Asylum, London. Now some of you may know that Chris and I go way back - so I jumped at the chance to shoot his mum's wedding too! I can't wait to catch up with with awesome family again and see everything come together from the plans I've heard about!
Here's some shots from the little pre-shoot in and around Bournemouth with Tony + Gay to get you excited!
James + Annika got married in a marquee on family owned Phippins Farm. With a DIY feel and lots of the decorating of the venue done themselves and by family, this was a wedding where everyone had pitched in and made the day feel even more intimate. Annika got ready in her Grandma's house on site, whilst James got ready in a cottage nearby.
The weather was beautiful and which perfectly accompanied the outside games (like giant jenga) which guests could enjoy in between the various parts of the day!
It was awesome being able to explore the grounds with Annika + James - and an honour to be able to capture their day in such a special place.
Here's some of my favourites (including the moment Annika spies guests arriving through the window, fighting back the tears on their way down the aisle, giant jenga tumbling and the crazy ceilidh bride and groom dance with guests surrounding the couple in a circle!)
Matthew + Carly get married on Saturday!! I can't wait to see how their plans have all come together and shaped their day - This is going to be a good one!
We met nearly a year ago now to have a little wander around Temple Gardens in Bristol, so here's a few from our time to whet your appetite for the big day!
Sarah and Caco's July wedding day was immense from start to finish!! They got married in the beautiful St Mary Magdalene Church in Great Hampden, and moved on to an amazing tipi reception on a village green near High Wycombe. The level of detail and DIY goodness in this wedding was absolutely awesome - from the vintage bike which they covered in blooms, to all the signs they hand painted and the fete games they set up for guests - Sarah and Caco went all out in creating a stunning day....
Being a photographer can get a wee bit lonely at times. It can feel like everyone has an exciting project that they're engrossed in, and are busy smashing being an ace photographer whilst you sit at home behind your computer and summon some motivation to start checking off the more boring tasks on your 'TO DO' list.
However, this quieter period (which is great for finally updating those images on your website or putting together ideas for exciting projects and shoots of your own) is also an ideal time to connect with the other photographers out there and remember how to talk to other people again (Handy Tip - for all those self employed with cats at home: It is not with meows or purrs).
I was pretty excited when I saw a day workshop in London put together by Jamie Sia Photography (a proper flash whizz), Shelley Richmond Photography (who creates the most beautiful work spanning fashion, editorial and weddings) and Jennifer McCord Photography (a totally awesome music and boudoir photographer) to help show off their skills in using light - making the most of it, and things you can do when there's not so much of it around. With the help of some great suppliers (listed below), there was some introductory chats, some practical shooting sessions which challenged me to really try and use light a bit more creatively than I do now, some tasty lunch and some gin* (*insert beverage of choice here) when the day was over. The perfect opportunity to feel a little less rusty with my camera in hand and meeting friends old and new at the same time!
Thanks to all the suppliers, and The Tooting Tram & Social for having us!
Occasion Queens: http://www.occasionqueens.com
MUA: www.justjennifer.tv
Florist: http://www.boomblooms.co.uk
Dresses: http://www.wildenlondon.com
Venue: https://www.facebook.com/TootingTram/?fref=ts
Here's a few of my favourite images from the day!
Ruth and Roman got married last June at Radford Mill Farm in Somerset. Drawn to a blank canvas in a secluded part of the countryside, these guys set about making this place their own for the weekend and created a mid-summer wedding dream. There was a bespoke dress, giant hand made flowers, an awesome circus tent, a flamingo shirt, a boat load of the best dressed colourful guests, a choir, camping, ceilidh and dim sum! PHEW. Basically a whole load of awesome.
The original plan was to have a ceremony outside with guests seated on hay bales, but alas, the weather had other ideas with a summer rain storm arriving at the same time as the bride. The weather definitely didn't dampen the mood and we all gathered inside the tent for an intimate ceremony inside instead! By the time the ceremony was finished the skies were already clearing for everyone to be able to enjoy the grounds and mill about with drinks to catch up with each other! I snuck Ruth and Roman off into the trees to have a little bit of a play with some smoke bombs, and catch the sunlight through the trees.
I met Ruth through Rock'n'Roll Bride, as we had some common interests ad both lived in the grand old city of Bristol. It was really awesome being able to meet up for a chat in a local bar for a glass of wine, and hear all about the plans they had in mind. Since then, it's really lovely bumping into Ruth about town and we meet every now and again with some like-minded fellow rock'n'roll ladies :) I'm excited to say that soon these guys will be welcoming an amazing new addition into their little family as Ruth is expecting and due any day now!
Here's a bit of a taste of Ruth and Roman's day to get your dreaming of those warm balmy days and nights again!
2016 - What a year!!
This is a huge heartfelt letter of love and thanks to all the incredible couples who let me share in their day and trusted me to do my thing. You're all bloody marvellous, and without you I wouldn't be in the spectacular position of doing my dream job <3
In no particular order - here's a summary of the 23 weddings resulting in thousands of photos (I could have chosen thousands!!) I've shot this year.
It's no lie that autumn is my favourite season of them all. I love the leaves changing, all the colours, the smell in the air - it's different as it cools down and becomes a bit crisper, I love layers, hats, scarves, boots, cosy coats, and I love the light. ....Read More
Lauren and Greg's day was so full of ALL the colours, and ALL the DIY handmade detail that I just couldn't get enough of it!!
They got married close to home in the Russell Cotes Gallery on Bournemouth beachfront- a place which just oozes old school luxury with beautiful wallpapers, antiques, sculptures and paintings filling the rooms....(read more)
