Cumbria Wedding Photographer

Pre Wedding Photos Why have a pre wedding shoot before your wedding day? Many wonder what the point is with their wedding on the horizon. Many couples book me as their wedding photographer well in advance - months, if not years before the big day. Most couples who book me for a pre wedding shoot also ask me to photograph their wedding so It's always nice to talk through the final details with a couple in person. Get Comfortable in Front of the Camera For many couples, having their photo taken can feel awkward and uncomfortable. I totally get it! I feel the same about having...


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Wedding Photography Packages The first thing people usually ask me when they get in touch is what are my prices and packages. Obviously a very important part of booking a wedding photographer! My main package is a full day package. Most couples prefer to have someone cover photography from bride prep (sometimes groom prep too if he's nearby!) the ceremony, wedding breakfast and the evening reception until just after the First Dance. I do get variations on this package though which is why I'm always happy to tailor a package to suit each couple. Some brides and grooms have requested:...


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Is Wedding Photography Hard? Many people assume that wedding photographers show up on a wedding day, stand around and take photographs and that's their job. Simple! The truth? There is SO much more to it than you might think! Wedding photographers spend much more time on the admin side of their business than the actual shooting photographs. A few examples: We correspond with potential and booked clients. Getting in touch and replying by email, texts and phone calls. Sometimes in person client meetings when requested and video calls. We work on our website - blogging, adding...


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Sawrey House Hotel | Wedding Venues Cumbria Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Near Sawrey, Sawrey House Hotel is a charming venue offering the perfect setting for your big day. With its romantic ambiance, breathtaking views, and top-notch service, it's no wonder that Sawrey House Hotel is a sought-after venue for weddings in Cumbria. I loved working at this venue, with its large windows it offered the perfect amount of natural light and provided stunning views of the English countryside. Also dotted throughout the venue were little touches of Beatrix Potter. Very fitting...


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Chris & Ru | Dalston Hall Wedding Photographer Meet Chris and Ru! This beautiful couple were married in Gretna Green registry office and had their reception at the rather stunning Dalston Hall in Carlisle. Despite a rather wet day, they had planned such a chilled and relaxed wedding that it didn't add any stress. Thankfully we were able to get some bride and groom portraits outside in the grounds of Dalston Hall without getting soaked. The guests were up to the challenge with umbrellas at the ready for the group photos! It was nice to be able to get some natural light and pretty background...


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Barry & Emily | Sawrey House Wedding Meet Barry and Emily! This beautiful couple had an intimate wedding in Beatrix Potter country. Married at the stunning Sawrey House Hotel in Cumbria, the venue is set in the rolling countryside of the Lake District. Surrounded by the colours of Spring, this was the perfect backdrop for their big day. What the Pluck string quartet offered music from ceremony to the wedding breakfast, giving a lovely atmosphere for the guests to enjoy the soft sunshine and celebrations. Music is very close to Emily's heart as she performs as an opera singer, so her music...


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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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Sam & Ste | Storrs Hall Wedding Photographer The lovely Sam and Ste were married a few days ago at the stunning wedding venue Storrs Hall in Cumbria. The building is set on Lake Windermere which was a perfect backdrop for their special day. With views of the water on two sides, it was incredibly picturesque.  Sam and Ste chose to have their closest friends and family join them, which really gave the day a warm and intimate feel without a large number of guests. The atmosphere was so relaxed, and it was clear how much everyone was enjoying themselves by all of the laughter. Ste and Sam,...


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Michelle & Dom | Wedding Photographer Holbeck Ghyll   Meet Michelle and Dom! I had the privilege of working with this gorgeous couple two times before their wedding day- for a family shoot in the Lakes last Winter and their pre wedding shoot. It was such a beautiful day for their wedding, despite a horrible weather forecast for Cumbria we had some sunshine for their photographs at the wedding venue Holbeck Ghyll . The day was full of so many happy and friendly people, the guests were so much fun! Everyone was clearly very relaxed and fully enjoying themselves. It was the perfect...


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Lindsay & Ian | Skitby Wedding Photographer Carlisle It was such a gorgeous and sunny day when I first joined Lindsay for her bride prep at the well known Smith's Hotel in Gretna Green. She was getting ready in the Thistle Suite which had a beautiful balcony overlooking Gretna. Ian and Lindsay were married in Lockerbie, and went on to have their wedding reception at the gorgeous Skitby in Carlisle. The room had a pretty and rustic look with open beams, bunting and a cute travel theme that Lindsay had clearly put a lot of thought into - and lots of amazing cakes! For their wedding breakfast...


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