Heather and Matt's September Wedding at The Priory Barns, Hitchin

Heather and Matt shared their Wedding Day with close family and friends in a beautiful ceremony at St Peters Church in St Albans.  The happy couple then went on to enjoy sunshine, laughter and the stunning surroundings of The Priory Barns in Hitchin.  This wedding was so personal from start to finish with the multi talented Matt making Heather a vintage tandom bicycle, the wedding cake and many of the decorations for the barn.  We were very privileged to photograph such a lovely family day...

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Engagement Shoot in the Hertfordshire Countryside...

Congratulations to Nicole and Aaron who are getting married next year.  We had great fun recently out on location for their Autumn engagement portrait session.  With all our weddings we include a complimentary engagement shoot for all couples which is a great way for us to get to know you and for you to feel completely relaxed by the time your big day comes around...

A Dream is a wish your heart makes...Dan and Louise's Disney Inspired Wedding!

On the morning of Dan and Louise's wedding we arrived at The Sandbanks Hotel to find a room full of smiling bridesmaids and lots of Disney wedding accessories...this wasn't just a beach inspired wedding...Mickey Mouse had a special place here too!!!  Louise loves Disney and so of course the Disney theme ran through the wedding with fairytale music from start to finish, a Mickey Mouse wedding ring cushion and table names such as 'Frozen' and 'Toy Story.'  

Dan and Louise's ceremony at The Sandbanks Hotel was in a beautiful room with oodles of natural light and a stunning sea view...as soon as Dan saw Louise the emotion was overwhelming!  There was not a dry eye in the house...it was simply beautiful...

Guests gathered on the decking for the drinks reception whilst the sun shone.  Laughter, tears and champagne...the three key elements to any wedding!  It was so evident how much this couple meant to their families-what an absolute privilege as a photographer to be in a position to capture this for Dan, Louise and their families on such a wonderful day.

As the storm clouds gathered over the beach we took the happy couple off for their arty wedding portraits together.  As a wedding photographer this has to be our favourite part of the day...having time on our own with the couple to create some beautiful memories of their love for each other.  

As Dan and Louise jet off on their Disney Cruise into a beautiful sunset, we want to wish them every happiness in their ‘Whole New World’ as husband and wife!  

We would like to thank Dan and Louise for choosing us as their professional photographers, capturing their stunning seaside wedding was an absolute dream!  

If you are reading this blog and thinking of getting married in Dorset you really must consider a beach wedding!  The beautiful coastline, scenic views and warm weather is all a couple could ask for on their big day.  

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Mikey and Claire's Vintage Barn Wedding...

August is the perfect time of year to get married and what better venue than a stunning barn in the heart of the Northamptonshire.  Dodford Manor had everything a couple wanting a country, vintage style wedding could ask for!  When the morning of the big day arrived, Claire's family welcomed us with open arms!  We had so much fun photographing the bridal preparations, the details Claire had chosen were classical, complimented with bright pink flowers...the perfect choice for an english rose wedding!

Mikey and Claire's friends really were the life and soul of the party, the wedding party jumped at the chance to partake in fun, arty wedding photographs!  We also had the privilege of meeting Vintage Trikes...a traditional ice cream trike with a great choice of home made ice creams...it went down a treat with all their guests!!  

After a beautiful dinner came some truly wonderful speeches...emotional, heart felt and funny!  We knew Pete the best man would do a great job on his speech as had previously photographed his wedding in 2011.  It is always lovely to be recommended by a couple whose wedding you have captured to their friends.  

We were privileged to be Mikey and Claire's professional photographers, thank you again for choosing us.  Another wonderful barn wedding in 2014!!!

Love is in the air...

Sun set, golden light, a stunning couple and an amazing location.  Here is the first sneaky peek at Anna and Tim's post wedding shoot...

Post Wedding Shoots are a wonderful idea if there is a specific location you want to go to for portraits of the two of you looking gorgeous.  These shoots are something we offer to couples whose weddings we have shot and also to couples wanting an excuse to get back in their wedding gear and have some more fun!  

Anna and Ant's Wedding...

Anna and Ant had what can only be described as a fun, relaxed and family day from start to finish.  I don't think we have ever seen a bride so chilled before the ceremony!!!  This couple have been just the most wonderful people to get to know and follow their journey.

Anna and Ant's wedding took place at the amazing Dodmoor House which is run by Carolyn and her team of wedding experts.  This venue truly was like something out of a movie, set in the heart of Northamptonshire's countryside it is surrounded by fields of blossom and willow trees, it was simply exquisite.  Here is a sneaky preview of some of Anna and Ant's romantic portraits at sunset...we literally can't wait to show them the rest of their photographs tomorrow...

(A little note for their guests...all the wedding photographs will be online tomorrow so keep your eyes peeled!!)

Emma and Jack's stunning Dorset Wedding...

It really is such a privilege to be asked to photograph any wedding but there is something super special about when it is your friend's big day!  Emma and I met on our first day of school aged just five years old and here we are all those years later photographing some incredible memories from wedding day in May.  What an emotional, beautiful day it was with lots of laughs, tears and joy!  Congratulations Emma and Jack on a stunning wedding...

Anna and Tim's Wedding, Lulworth Castle

After months of planning Anna and Tim's wedding arrived on 2nd May and what a day it was.  Their girls Chloe and Sienna looked stunning from the moment we arrived at Hotel Du Vin, the excitement in the bridal suite was buzzing!  As the morning whizzed by and we made our way to Lulworth Castle Tim was waiting for Anna to arrive in what can only be described as a horse and carriage from a fairytale!  Their ceremony was simply beautiful in the church on the castle grounds which was followed by a drinks reception on the lawn overlooking the sea!  From start to finish this wedding was like something from a magazine from the design of Anna's dress to the flowers and styling of the castle...take a little look and see what you think...

Lucie and Barry's Vintage Wedding at Lulworth Castle...

Love...vintage...romance....perfection!  What a stunning day Lucie and Barry had at Lulworth Castle recently.  April Showers were nowhere to be seen and the sun shone on this beautiful day.  We can't wait to see them at the weekend to show them the rest of their photographs...

Romance is in the air...

With this beautiful weather set to stay we are thoroughly enjoying photographing couples in love out in the sun...

Romance was definitely in the air for Mike and Claire's engagement shoot in the beautiful Herts countryside.  Here is a little look at their wall art design we have just finished working on for them...

Sarah and Kevin's magical Studland Beach wedding...

Well this was a wedding to remember...Sarah and Kevin had the most perfect day recently and we had the pleasure of photographing it!  Although storms had hit the Dorset coastline just a couple of weeks before, what the heavy rain left was beautiful pools of water on Studland Beach which captured the most incredible reflections.  We have found it so hard knowing which image to share on here and really can't wait to show them their images in a couple of weeks...

Gold Award achieved for this fine art nude...woo hoo!

Well...what a fabulous start to the week!  We have just found out we have received a Gold Award for this fine art nude image of the stunning Becky photographed in Turkey last year.  We are looking forward to seeing this image published next month...

Lulworth Castle Wedding Fair...Sunday 23rd February 2014...come and see us!

Calling all brides to be looking for an incredible place to get married...put this date in your diary!  Lulworth Castle are having their yearly wedding fair on Sunday 23rd Feb and as their recommended photographers, we want to meet you and have a chat about all the plans for your big day.  

As a Lulworth Bride myself in 2012 I can honestly say this amazing place is everything you dream of and more.  Want a fairytale wedding...you won't have to wave your magic wand, this is the answer!!!  

Here are a few images from Ashley and Trine's vintage wedding at Lulworth Castle last year...