Hi..it's been a while...I've just come back from the most awesome weekend in London..spending time with friends & fellow photographers...watch out for the blog post coming shortly about that. I'm just about to head off to catch up some some well earned family time but I wanted to share the wedding of Helen & Jason before I do.
Helen & Jason's wedding was a lovely, small intimate occasion...just 10 people..including the Bride & Groom!! We started the day at the Christ the King Church in Kingstanding which has some of the most gorgeous stained glass windows & then headed off to Simpsons in Birmingham...Michelin starred restaurant..home of Andreas Antona.
So..here are a selection of images from their very special day.
I love it when I stumble across pictures I haven't edited & I was so pleased to find these ones from the Summer. It's been freezing here today so I snuggled up in front of my computer & decided to write this blog post.
These were taken in the Summer..One day with nothing to do myself & Grace visited Bodenham Arboretum in Stourbridge, it's such a lovely place, very peaceful & well worth a visit. There's a lovely cafe or you can do what Grace & I did...pack a picnic!!!
I've been trying out some new editing presets too so these have a little bit of a different feel. Hope you like.
"Nature is painting for us... day after day... pictures of infinite beauty."
Author: John Ruskiin
I love my job...everyone that knows me knows this fact...for me, to share one of the most exciting days of a couple's life is an honour and a privilege. Every so often though..a couple comes along & makes my job just that little bit more special...Natasha & Richard are one of those couples.
I was referred to Natasha & Richard by a lovely friend of mine..which is where the story begins because when Natasha made the initial call to me we spent about an hour on the phone..chatting like old friends. She immediately "got" my style of photography & I just knew how to photograph her day. We didn't actually meet in the flesh until 2 weeks before the wedding but 4 hours later (& 1 parking fine...oops!) I felt like I had known them both forever.
So on 5th November I travelled up to Yorkshire to photograph their wedding the next day at Coniston Hall and boy did I get a lovely surprise. The venue was amazing but at this time of year even more so....beautiful autumnal colours were everywhere...I was in photographer heaven!!!
I also have to say a massive thanks to my lovely photographer chum Zoe of Photos by Zoe for being my amazing second shooter & partner in crime on the day. Her images are wonderful so pop & take a look at her website.
Natasha & Richard's day was such good fun...we laughed & laughed ALL day long & it's a wedding I will remember forever & I am so grateful that they chose me to capture it for them. I honestly feel I have made some lifelong friends.
So....her are a few of my favourite images from their day...enjoy....
You can also see the slideshow from Natasha & Richard's perfect day right here...
I can't tell you how many times I've been travelling up the M6 & seen the signs for Trentham Gardens...every time we go to Alton Towers, each time we've visited Blackpool...the list goes on & on. Each time I see that brown tourist attraction sign I promise myself I'll visit one day! So when Helen & Jason ask me if I would do their engagement photoshoot there is was the perfect opportunity.
Let me tell you...this place is spectacular & I will definitely be going back again, but for now...here are a selection of images from the day. Can't wait to shoot their wedding on Friday.
So....I had a weekend off last week! It's rather nice but also leaves me twiddling my thumbs a bit. I feel super organised at the moment, all of my weddings are edited & up to date, accounts & expenses are tickity boo too! So this has left me filling my time sorting out my PC ready for the next few weeks which are a bit manic to say the least. It was whilst sifting through images on my hard drive that I stumbled across this little gem...I love it when you find a photograph that you'd forgotten that you'd taken! It also gave me the idea that whenever I get a spare moment I will introduce you to the members of my family.
So....first up..introducing George..my very own cheeky monkey! He lives in a tree!!!
I've been itching to share the wedding of Clare & Nathan with you for ages but as the Bride & Groom wanted to be surprised & see all of their images in one go I have had to hold back on the sneak peeks. Anyway...here it finally is...Clare & Nathan's big day .
The day started off at the Bride's Parent's house..amidst Bridesmaids, Stylist & Family many of which had travelled from London to be there.
It was so windy when we got outside the poor Bride & Bridesmaids nearly got blown away.
Then it was off to the stunning Plas Maenan Country House with it's spectacular views for the reception. The rain was pouring down when we arrived & minutes later.......
..there was glorious sunshine!
These vintage table decorations were hand made by the bride herself! And the cupcakes made by the very talented Mother of the Groom.
Some of the breathtaking scenery...
I love this photograph....make me go all warm & fuzzy inside!
