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Mill Forge Gretna Green Wedding Venue The charming little wedding venue The Mill Forge in located in the worldwide popular town of Gretna Green in Scotland. I've had the pleasure of working here for many years in a row. The main area of Gretna is often full of tourists, but The Mill Forge offers a small retreat from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. Many photographers work in the area but couples choose me as I look for nature around the location instead of just sticking to the obvious landmarks. For bride and groom portraits we sneak off to the fields behind the venue for some...


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Natural Wedding Photography The biggest compliment I've ever had as a wedding photographer is to be called a ninja! This has been mentioned to me by at least three different couples over the many years I've been shooting weddings. They said I was so discreet when capturing the day, they hardly noticed I was there. This is honestly the biggest compliment! A wedding day is all about the bride and groom, and shouldn't be about the photographer. By allowing a wedding to flow naturally and by being that fly on the wall for a majority of the day, you can capture a wedding day as it happens. These natural...


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Emma & Nathan | Great Hall at Mains Poulton Wedding Photographer Meet Emma and Nathan! This cute couple were married on Friday at the beautiful Great Hall at Mains in Little Singleton, near Poulton in Lancashire. Emma and Nathan had a lovely relaxed wedding, joined by close family and friends. Unfortunately a few of their loved ones were unable to attend due to having Covid or Self Isolating, a reminder of the strange times we are living in. Thankfully due to modern technology they were able to join via video. During the speeches there were many laughs and not many dry eyes in the room,...


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Beckie & James | Beeston Manor Wedding Photographer Meet the beautiful Beckie and James! These two were married a couple days ago at the stunning wedding venue Beeston Manor in Preston, Lancashire. The building is a converted 16th century barn still maintaining a number of its original features. They chose well with their venue- not only were the staff very friendly (big shout out to Karl ) but the venue itself is set in a stunning location surrounded by views over fields. Beckie and James were very fortunate to have a dry day for their wedding so we were able to make the most of the outdoors....


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Nawaraj & Sirjana | Maternity Photographer Preston Meet the gorgeous Sirjana and Nawaraj! We had a fun photo shoot the other day at Avenham Park in Preston, Lancashire. This lovely couple will soon meet their baby boy and they wanted some photos to mark this very special time in Sirjana's pregnancy. Avenham Park is one of my favourite spots for photo shoots, it has so much greenery and lots of little nooks and crannies to take interesting photographs. It's always such a privilege to meet lots of new people during such important times in their lives- whether engagements, weddings, maternity,...


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Scotland- Mill Forge Photographer | Karina & Lewis Meet the stunning Karina and Lewis! They were married a few days ago at Gretna Green, Scotland. Like many couples since Covid started they had to postpone their wedding day twice. Having to postpone just makes a wedding that much sweeter once the couple are able to go ahead! Karina had clearly put a lot of love and thought into all of the little details that I enjoy capturing so much. From personalised silhouette cake topper (including their two cute pugs!) to a leather jacket hand painted by a friend. The wedding ceremony was outdoors...


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Cavelle & Jordan | Wedding Photographer Prescot Liverpool A week ago a friend of mine contacted me, he has the dreaded Covid-19 and was unable to shoot a wedding. It was with much excitement I agreed to stand in last minute. I met up with the stunning Cavelle & Jordan for their wedding in Liverpool, surrounded by many bubbly friends and family. They had a beautifully relaxed wedding, starting out at the Prescot Registry Office and ending up with a gorgeous garden party filled with little personal touches. The forecast was possible thunderstorms for the entire day- not exactly...


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Mel & Jay | Wedding Photographer Best Western Garstang Meet the gorgeous Mel and Jay! There's something so incredibly special about being asked to photograph a wedding for a friend, and it's a rare treat for me! Mel and Jay wanted their wedding to reflect them- a few wonderful highlights hinting at their personalities were the pie and chips as the wedding meal, the pizza van and the wedding reception itself at the Best Western in Garstang. It was beautifully decorated with lots of twinkling lights giving it a perfect rustic and classic feel. They had 150 guests for the wedding breakfast...


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Laura & Chris | Wedding Photographer Formby Hall Liverpool Meet the stunning Laura and Chris! I had the privilege of joining them both for their very special Winter wedding at Formby Hall in Liverpool. They had originally planned to get married earlier in the year but their plans changed when Laura became pregnant with a gorgeous baby girl. The day was very relaxed and we were surrounded by their wonderful family and friends including their three beautiful children who clearly love their Mum and Dad very much. Despite it being a Winter wedding we were very fortunate to have some pretty...


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Bartle Hall Wedding Photographer Preston The beautiful Bartle Hall in Preston, Lancashire is a wonderful award winning wedding venue perfect for any North West wedding day.  Surrounded by the Lancashire countryside, Bartle Hall has its own grounds that guests are able to enjoy and explore. The landscaped gardens and woodland provide a lovely backdrop for the bride and groom photos on the day. Even with a bit of gentle rain the shelter of the trees provides an area for outdoor photographs and a natural feel for any wedding. A four poster bed,  free standing bath, many mirrors and windows are just...


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