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This photograph is probably my ultimate favourite that I have taken to date, capturing wedding photography. I hope the image speaks for itself. It's one of those shots that looks like it was set up in a studio, but it was actually a spur of the moment, natural documentary style shot. The little girl happened to look up at her Mummy, the bride, and the light above her hit her face just perfectly. I bent down, and the angle was just right to capture her gazing up at the bride. I won't tell you the full story as I don't want to spoil the magic of the shot, as I love how this one really plays on the imagination!...


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How important are business cards? Well, they are one item that I decided to invest in near the birth of my wedding photography business, and it's been a great buy. I use a company called Moo.com, and I've never looked back. I can't rave about them enough, they are very professional, offer a wide range of personalised business cards, and have a quick dispatch time too. They also offer personalised stickers which are great for logos for packaging things like prints. Having a little mini portfolio carried around with me has been fantastic for my business, and obviously it gives a good impression...


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Every so often a friend of mine asks me to take some pictures for them, and it's always extra special when they ask for some portraits of their children. I've done newborn photography before, but when this particular friend asked me to capture some images of her son, I was thrilled. It was a real privilege to take these photographs for them, as they have been through much heartache but at the end they have two gorgeous children. Newborn photography always brings challenges. For one, I like to always take the pictures indoors. This can make light challenging, so I usually ask if I can turn...


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I recently had the pleasure of working at a Bartle Hall wedding, which isn't too far from my home base. The day was a beautiful one, and it was interesting to work in a venue where I'm usually a guest! Unfortunately the weather was very stormy, during bridal preparation there was thunder, lightening, hail stones, and torrential rain... not exactly what every bride hopes for on their wedding day! But everyone was very positive and the weather certainly didn't spoil the mood of the wedding. Thankfully the weather eased up, and by the time the wedding ceremony was finished, the sun was starting...


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I had the pleasure of capturing Tom and Julia's Inglewood Manor wedding photography. The stunning Inglewood is located in Cheshire, set in beautiful grounds perfect for wedding photography. The day was a gorgeous one, full of personal touches including one incredible castle cake, and a live band playing Irish music. I believe it's often people that make the day, you can have a wedding in a stunning wedding venue, but it's the happiness, closeness and friendliness of the couple and their guests that give it real atmosphere. And this wedding certainly had that! As soon as the band started playing,...


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Cumbria Wedding Photography | Lake District Documentary Wedding Photographer Laughter. Tears. Joy. A touch of sadness. These are just a few of the emotions I have the pleasure of photographing working as a wedding photographer. In days gone past, photos would be incredibly posed. "Stop, look at me! Smile at the camera!" The problem with telling someone to smile is they often pull an awkward face, or maybe at the best of times pull a stiff smile. I work as hard as I can to capture wedding days as beautifully and artistically as possible, but the most important key factor for me is to be in the right...


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Cat & Paul |  Pre Wedding Shoot Preston Preview This time of year is amazing. Just looking at this photograph of the gorgeous Cat and Paul from their pre wedding shoot last weekend reminds me of why I love this time of year so much! We had such a lovely time walking around the park in Preston, chatting about their wedding plans. It was the perfect day, stunning sunshine, and the trees have started to blossom which really added to the romance. This was by far my favourite photograph from the shoot. The love that Cat and Paul have for each other was evident, and I can't wait to join them...


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Fashion Photography Lancashire | St Annes Beach It is with much excitement that I am sharing this little sneak peek of the stunning Anna Clough of Nemesis Modelling Agency. Also on the shoot was the equally talented Jaye Adams, professional makeup artist. I had previously met Jaye when we had the pleasure of working together at a wedding a few months ago. We had kept in touch, and had both been wanting to get round to planning a fashion shoot, where Jaye could make up a model and I could photograph. When I met up with Jaye and Anna for the shoot, the day couldn't have been more perfect! Our personalities...


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Sneak Peek | Wales Wedding Photography Criccieth It was with great pleasure that I joined up with the stunning Michelle & Rob for their wedding last weekend in the beautiful seaside town of Criccieth, North Wales. They got married in the picturesque hotel called Mynydd Ednyfed, and asked to have their couples portraits on Criccieth beach. The wedding day itself was beautiful, despite it being a scorcher of a day everyone was in good spirits. Rob, Michelle and I set off at the start of 'golden hour' for our beach adventure, first stopping in a field full of long grass at the end of Mynydd...


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Mark & Kerry | Wedding Photography Ormskirk Kerry and Mark's wedding day was one of true beauty. The sun was shining, and all family and friends looked thrilled to be there with the lovely couple... as was I! I first met up with Mark and Kerry a couple months ago for their pre wedding shoot in the gorgeous fields near where they later got married. It was a true pleasure to work with them then, and on their wedding day. Mark and Kerry, a HUGE congratulations to you both again! I hope you have a long and happy life together as husband and wife! Here are just a few favourite highlights from...


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