A recent interview with Fuji Passion in their Wedding Special about my use of the Fuji X camera system that I now use to photograph weddings.
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A recent interview with Fuji Passion in their Wedding Special about my use of the Fuji X camera system that I now use to photograph weddings.
Read More2018 is drawing to a close and I’m finally having a chance to catch up on blogging what has been my favourite year yet. So many beautiful weddings, amazing couples and locations near and far. This wedding couldn’t have been closer, however, from my home in Hackney.
Emily is part of a book club and I have already photographed her friend Alice’s Smithfield’s wedding and am looking forward to their other friend Olivia’s wedding next year - it is such a pleasure to be photographing the weddings of such modern, feminist women who are taking control of their weddings and doing things in a way that reflects who they are and their ideas about modern families and relationships.
Emily and Jamie got ready together at their home surrounded by friends and family before walking together the short route to the progressive Stoken Newington Unity Church with lots of raucous singing and beautiful readings. The reception was just down the road at the very awesome MC Motors which was a dream to photograph in. The catering was by Tom Oldroyd - Londoners love their food so no limp chicken breasts here.
These photos are totally magical and just looking through them is making me smile. You really have captured all the emotion and happiness of the day in these photos. They’re so natural and gorgeous and personal and just HAPPY! Which is exactly what we wanted from the day and everything about it.
Thank you for being such a joy to have around on the day itself - you caught all the moments but you were so unobtrusive and relaxed, which really means a lot to us and set the tone for us. I think ultimately this comes through in the photos you were able to capture. Thank you for being so flexible and relaxed with the changing groups, and shot locations!
We really will truly treasure these photos forever and when we’re old and grey we’ll look at them and remember what a fun and happy day we had! Thank you again for giving that to us!
For the full supplier list check out the end of the blog.
Ceremony Dress: Andrea Hawkes
Evening Dress: Ellery
Shoes: Prada & Manolo Blahnik
Caterer: Tom Oldroyd via Trestle
Flowers: Petalon
Earrings: Jennifer Behr
Music: Wedding Smashers
Hair: Neuton Salon
Videography: The London Wedding Film Company
Cake: Family and friends! The cheese cake was from La Fromagerie
We rented the lanterns in the hallway from Classic Crockery
Jamie’s suit was from Suit Supply and tie from Ferragamo
Rings were from Tomfoolery (mine was Polly Wales)
You can't escape the sense of history and grandeur that envelopes you the moment you set foot in Oxford - the oldest university in England. As a student at Keble Megan was able to marry in Keble College Chapel which was nothing short of spectacular. The reception was held back at Michael's family home in Chipping Norton a short bus ride away.
Read MoreOn a super hot August Saturday David and Thea married in the cute Hambledon Church before heading off to the picturesque setting of Henley Business School on the bank of the River Thames. After a garden party style reception on the lawns and a meal the guests were treated to a cruise along the river Thames with live music.
It was a huge honour to be chosen by Bhavin and Shivani to document their wedding weekend in London. Day one of the wedding was on a chilly but clear day at the Hilton Syon Park, Day three was the party night held after an intimate civil ceremony at The Jumeirah Carlton in central London.
Read MoreIt was a huge honour to be chosen by Bhavin and Shivani to document their wedding weekend in London. Day one of the wedding was on a chilly but clear day at the Hilton Syon Park.
Read MoreSeptember was a busy month for me travelling to weddings in Lisbon, Bordeaux and Santorini and it was amazing to be thrust into new cultures and working with the different lights and backdrops in some of the most beautiful places in Europe.
Read MoreSeptember was a busy month for me travelling to weddings in Lisbon, Bordeaux and Santorini and it was amazing to be thrust into new cultures and working with the different lights and backdrops in some of the most beautiful places in Europe.
Read MoreThis was a wedding I've been looking forward to for a while - ever since meeting the utterly charming Alice in Stoke Newington last year. Not only is she the most natural beauty but she is relaxed, creative and had chosen the most wonderful venues for her wedding. First up getting ready at The Zetter in Clerkenwell, as photogenic as a hotel can get, and then the short stroll through Smithfields to the oldest church in London, St Bartholemews. A cavernous space founded in 1123 as an Augustinian monastery. Having photographed there before I knew that the light and colours are like a painting. Unusually I attended the rehearsal a few days before to meet the characterful Father Peter who provided the most entertaining and authentic service I've been to in a while. He made the wedding about Jack and Alice entirely. It felt incredibly personal and accessible. Fortunately for October we had a lovely warm day and so walked straight from the church and on to St Johns. I've never eaten there before so it was a real treat to be seated with the guests and have a chance to enjoy some of Fergus Henderson's renowned food.
Read MoreAn intimate and personal Hampstead Heath wedding at the beautiful Burgh House followed by a party at The Star in Hampstead.
Read MoreIt always feels like a huge privilege to be present and to photograph such an intimate wedding as this. Just very close family and friends of the couple gathered in the drizzle at Islington Town Hall. Fortunately Jason and Eugenie were happy to meet up before the ceremony so that we had a chance to wander the streets around the town hall and capture some portraits of the two of them - well technically 3 given that Eugenie was 7 months pregnant :-)
Read MoreHappily I had a second opportunity to shoot at the marvellously unique London wedding venue that is The Asylum in Peckham. The building itself is a grade 2 listed chapel built in 1826 for the use of the residents of Caroline Gardens. Bombed in WWII the chapel has been derelict since then and reduced to it's simplest elements. It's essentially four walls and a roof with a raised alter platform at the end but the light is divine and the painted walls create a dreamy and muted backdrop. You can no longer have a sit down meal at the chapel but you can stay for drinks and canapés after, which is what A & S did before heading off to The Lordship pub for a hearty pub supper. Oh, and did I mention that Anna wore a purple gown? Perfect.
Sometimes everything just goes incredibly well at a wedding and it's visually very spectacular. This was a wedding I had really been looking forward to. Their ceremony took place at their family home on the front lawn, the ceremony was open air with the stunning backdrop of the house. A whole gaggle of children (I lost count) and dogs accompanied Phili down the aisle. After the ceremony guest walked over to a reception in front of the main house. A highlight being the wing walker performance (Phili had for a short time held the record for the youngest wing walker in the world - amongst her many other achievements!). The final stop was the teepee marquees in the woods filled with flora and fauna. I don't think the day could have been any more perfect - at home, filled with family, friends, children and dogs and a glorious summers day. I was literally in my element.
Wedding Planner: Albion Parties // Marquee: LPM Bohemia // Catering: Essential Party Ingredients // Production: Sound Artist Management // Florist: Miranda Fairhurst // Videographer: Reel Vision // Invitations: Pemberly Fox // Venue: Charlton Park Estate
From the adorable local church to the countryside reception, Rosa and Andy's wedding was a delight to capture. A beautiful August day in Ingham punctuated with individuality....after all not many brides and grooms cycle all the way to their seats at wedding breakfast! Other favourite moments for me include the first marital head to head taking shape in the form of tug-of-war (with an extra special pair of shoes for the task) and an idyllic first dance outside in the fresh air. Wonderful!
Read MoreIt's always fun to shoot at a new wedding venue and I'd been looking forward to photographing a wedding at South Farm in December when Natalie and Paul booked me last minute for this summer. With a picturesque outdoor setting for the ceremony, an Asian tuk tuk on standby as the getaway vehicle and gorgeous grounds this was a pretty dreamy wedding to photograph - not to mention how beautiful Natalie looked.
Read MoreI had two almost simultaneous enquiries for this same date in July and had to make a decision but Kate made a very convincing argument as to how much fun and how beautiful a wedding at the Pergola Hill and Garden would be. Having photographed a styled shoot there before I knew what a fantastic setting it was and so it was decided.
Read MoreSarah and Simon chose to become Mrs and Mr at Cornwell Manor, a hidden gem of a venue which was formerly a hunting lodge set in the heart of the Cotswolds. A late afternoon ceremony allowed for the rains to pass and the afternoon was spent outside in the sunshine. A proper English country garden wedding.
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