Let's say you have whittled your list down to a handful of prospective photographers. You love their images, their prices are similar…so how do you make that final decision? Here's my Top 3 Things to ask before you book them! 1. Ask to see at least ONE entire wedding Photographers are selective about what they show! Don’t tell everyone but we tend to showcase our best work. … [Read more...]
A Stunning Lyveden New Bield Wedding
There are some weddings that simply take your breath away....and this was undoubtedly one of them! Set at Lyveden New Bield, one of the most eerily magical and unique historic venues that I have ever been to, the building provides a rich and unusual backdrop to this stunning wedding. Harriet & Rich decided that they wanted their wedding to be a true reflection of … [Read more...]
8 Top Tips to Keep You Calm on Your Wedding Morning (& get the best pictures)
The morning of a wedding is filled with so much excitement, mixed in with a good dose of nerves and emotions. So here’s my top tips for navigating through your wedding morning with ease, making sure you keep calm and in control. Timelines Getting your timings right on the morning is SO IMPORTANT! There is nothing more stressful to a bride than not being ready as the … [Read more...]
Introducing Fine Art Prints
Last summer, I made the decision to pack up my home and move our family to the West Coast of Cornwall. I have held a dream of living by the ocean from as young as I can remember, so when the opportunity to live almost on the beach presented itself, I knew it was a 'now or never' moment. Making such a huge decision can be scary! There was a new school, a new job for my … [Read more...]
5 Conversations to have BEFORE the Wedding!
As a wedding photographer I am given a very unique perspective of a wedding day. I am privileged with the task of silently witnessing every aspect of a wedding, from bridal preparations through to the dancing. Over the past 9 years I have been documented and observed hundreds and hundreds of weddings. I have watched as things go to plan…..and also when they haven’t!! So … [Read more...]
Art Inspires Life Shoot – Part 2
This is the second part to our Art Inspires Life series shoot at Hotel Endsleigh with styling from Elle at Inspire Hire. You can see the first part HERE For the final look we wanted a stronger and more dramatic Pre-Raphaelite look. Rebekah at The PopUp Salon created lots of strongly defined curls while Claire added definition to the make-up. We used both a delicate … [Read more...]
Art Inspires Life – Part 1
With deep Autumnal purples, rich coppers and inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites, this shoot is packed with inspiration! With 3 different bridal looks, I decided to showcase it in 2 parts. Styled by the fabulous Elle from Inspire Hire at Hotel Endsleigh, it evokes a period of romance and magic. The shoot includes floral inspiration from the amazing Laura Hingston Flowers … [Read more...]
Game Of Thrones Inspired Winter Wedding
A handmade Italian Couture wedding dress, sparkly Jimmy Choo shoes and a winter wedding at Pynes House.....can it get any better than this? It gets so much better...........think ice Blue Champagne flown in especially from a French vineyard, a Savile Row Cad and The Dandy suit and two of the most beautifully in love people I have ever set eyes on! Add lots of sparkle and a … [Read more...]
Coombe Trenchard Spring Shoot
Here's a little inspiration for anyone planning a Spring wedding. Imagine a decadent banquet on the lawn with rustic furniture, vintage crockery and delicate champagne saucers.....complete with edible floating flowers! Sugar Mamas, provided two amazing cakes. They mixed classic iced tiers with fresh blooms and intricate handmade iced flowers and vines, finished with delicate … [Read more...]
Lizzy & Duncan’s Wedding
If I could give one piece of advice to anyone in the planning stages of their wedding, it would be this; make sure every part of your day is exactly how you want it to be....without exceptions! Nowhere can I find a better example of this than Lizzy and Duncan's beautiful wedding! They knew exactly what they wanted....from vintage transport to afternoon tea, a Ceilidh to … [Read more...]