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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Peckforton Castle Wedding Photographer Cheshire
I love this time of year. I'm absolutely swamped with weddings, but I adore every second of it. One thing that's difficult is having a number of weddings requiring editing at the same time, when all I want to do is share them all as soon as possible! So it is this impatience that has encouraged me to share another teaser sneak peek from Abby and Shaun's stunning wedding at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire a few weeks ago.
During the evening reception in the Castle, I set up my off camera flash guns to light the white dance floor which had sparkling...
I'll be honest with you. I've been feeling a bit lost recently with my photography. It feels like a huge thing, as it is such a large part of who I am now. Where do I fit in? I'm documentary without being documentary. I'm fine art without quite being fine art. What IS my style? Am I consistent enough? What should I try and be?
After not knowing what to do, I came to realise something: Why do I need to change anything? I am obviously doing something right, I have been blessed with more clients than I need, and they are always over the moon with their photos. Why spend endless time trying to conform...
Rachel & Chris | Sefton Park Wedding Photography Liverpool
Chris and Rachel's lovely wedding day in Sefton Park, Liverpool was one packed full of personal touches. I have to say, it was the first time I've ever had a bride walk down the aisle to a church organ which was playing a few bars from a Star Wars song! During her morning preparations, Rachel had the most beautiful shoes which were hand painted with a scene from Mario, their cake was the most spectacular Mario theme with the characters Princess Peach and Mario on the top to represent Rachel and Chris.
Besides the beautiful details,...