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Neal & Francesca | Gretna Green Old Blacksmith's Shop Photographer Meet the stunning Francesca and Neal! This photogenic pair were married in a romantic elopement to Gretna Green in Scotland. They had an intimate marriage ceremony at the Famous Blacksmith's Shop, with the ceremony taking place in The Original Marriage Room. Accompanied by two of their closest friends, the five of us had a laugh during the photos. It's always refreshing to join couples for an elopement, it's such a special time and we can focus on what weddings are all about - the bride and groom and their love! The...


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Emma's Fell Foot Park Family Photo Shoot Emma and her little family are very special clients. Emma's booked me three times in the past 6 years to do a photo shoot at Fell Foot Park in Cumbria, the Lake District. It's been such a joy to watch the kids all growing up. Our first shoot was when her youngest was just a baby, now he's much bigger and full of character. We always have fun at Fell Foot, where we're spoiled with the scenery. The main attraction is obviously Lake Windermere, but I just adore the long grasses, wild flowers, fallen tree stumps and plenty of space for the kids to be free....


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Ashley & Chris | Mesnes Park Wedding Photographer Meet the lovely Ashley and Chris! This gorgeous pair were married at The Lodge at Mesnes Park for their intimate ceremony with their closest friends and family. Although the day was intended to be a small one, they made the best of both worlds and invited extra evening guests for the after party. Ashley was one of the most attentive brides, always concerned that everyone was doing ok and happy. She had put so much thought into their special day, with many little details adding to a classy theme with pearls running throughout from her veil,...


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Carlisle Wedding Photographer Cumbria One of the many places I end up travelling to for my wedding photography is Cumbria. It's easily one of the most gorgeous and scenic locations to visit in the UK! It's always a pleasure to get many weddings based in this area. Carlisle is one of my most popular locations for my portrait photography, as I get many family photo shoots based in the area. Despite the popularity for families, it's also been a popular area for weddings as well. I've had the pleasure of photographing weddings all over England, Scotland, Wales, Italy and Spain. I tend...


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I Don't Want My Pictures on Social Media or Online, is That Possible? A number of times over the years, just once in a while, I get a request to keep a potential client's photos off social media and my blog. How do I, as the photographer, feel about this? I completely and utterly understand not wanting photos online! Especially when it comes to your children, you may not want to have those photos in plain sight for just anyone to see. Also your privacy is very important, and you may simply wish not to have your photos online. I always work along with a client - if they prefer to keep...


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Lancashire Wedding Photographer Near Me Often people come across my website by Googling "wedding photographer near me". It's definitely a huge plus if a photographer has been to your wedding venue before, but personally I find myself travelling all across the UK - and I've even photographed weddings in Italy and Spain! So if a photographer hasn't been to your wedding venue before but you love their work, what can you do? I usually have a trial run of the wedding venue(s) before the big day. You just never know if that little place in the country isn't recognised by Google Maps, or if the timings...


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Emma's Whinfell Forest Family Photography Meet Emma and her gorgeous little family! I had the privilege of joining them last weekend at Whinfell Forest Center Parcs in Cumbria. We had a nice stroll together, making the most of the lush greenery of the trees for their photos. The main wildlife to be seen were the friendly ducks, no doubt hoping for some free handouts! The weather was overcast, but yet bright enough to provide some nice light for Emma's photos. As pretty as sunshine can be, working with diffused overcast light is much more flattering. Less harsh shadows and no squinting subjects!...


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Maternity Photographer Preston Lancashire It's such a privilege to be able to capture such precious and huge milestones in the lives of my clients! I don't only work as a wedding photographer, I also offer engagement shoots, maternity, baby and family photo shoots too. I clover the whole of the UK and the beauty of working at different locations is a client can choose where to have their shoot. I don't sit them down in a studio, we get to explore and make the most of nature around us. The most natural photos possible! Photographing an expectant mother is always exciting. We get to have...


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Ross & Family Whinfell Forest Photography Meet Ross and family! I had the pleasure of meeting them at Center Parcs in Whinfell Forest. This shoot was so much fun as there were lots of lovely kids in their family to photograph. Kids always bring life and adventure to any photos! This can also be a challenge, although these parents were excellent at coming up with ways to get their attention. The kids were little superstars and we got all the shots requested - success! After the main part of the shoot finished we headed over to the large play park where the kids got to run free and I captured...


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Melissa & Adam | Merrydale Manor Wedding Photography Cheshire Meet Melissa, Adam and their gorgeous daughter Lily! This lovely little family were recently married at Merrydale Manor in Knutsford, Cheshire. The wedding venue gives a perfect relaxed Country feel with a touch of class- surrounded by fields it made a pretty backdrop for their wedding day. I had the pleasure of working alongside the talented Sam Wilkinson Videography who had travelled all the way from Essex! We were spoiled for choice during bride prep in the spacious rooms, and the weather was unexpectedly sunny (despite...


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