The First Look, with Your Favourite People

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Planning the first look with a parent or your bridal party is one of the photos that you just have to get on your wedding morning. They are emotional, chaotic, loud, funny, teary, and completely full of love. And unlike so many parts of a wedding day, these moments are usually totally unfiltered. What is a Bridal First Look? A … Read More

Things I’ve Learnt After 13 Years as a Wedding Photographer

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After photographing weddings for over 13 years, I’ve learnt that weddings are never really about perfect timelines, perfect weather, or perfect details. They’re about people. The people who cry during speeches even though they swore they wouldn’t.The nan who downs a few too many sherries.The bridesmaid fixing your dress with one hand whilst holding prosecco in the other. And honestly? … Read More

Golden Hour – As I Like To Call It – Golden Ten Minutes

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When you’ve been looking at wedding photos, you’ve probably seen those dreamy, glowy sunset photos and thought, “Yep. I need those in my wedding album”. And honestly? Golden hour photos are some of my absolute favourites to capture. The light goes soft and the photos have that warm, romantic magic that just hits differently. You’re also normally totally relaxed in … Read More

How to Have a Stress-Free Wedding Day

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7 Tips for a Calm and Happy Celebration Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life, and it should be filled with love, joy, and excitement—not stress!  After being a wedding photographer for 12 years, I’ve seen how a few simple steps can help make the day as smooth and stress-free as possible.  Here are my top tips … Read More

//Preparing for Wedding Day Group Shots//

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Wedding days are huge occasions, not only for you as the couple, but for your loved ones too. Getting group shots of family and friends is an essential part of your wedding day. These shots will be cherished, not only by you but by your guests too. Whether you are keeping you wedding small or going big, it is really … Read More

Nikkah Ceremony – Imogen and Muhtasin

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I met Imogen and Muhtasin back in the summer of 2023, when Imogen’s mum booked me to photograph their engagement party. The party was at their family home on a hot and stormy evening. The garden was covered with fairy lights, lanterns and ornate cocktail trolleys for their guests to enjoy. We had the loveliest evening and I adored photographing … Read More

Jodie and Lee | Botley’s Mansion Wedding

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Now when I say “extra” I mean EXTRA! Jodie is possibly one of the bubbliest little firecrackers I have ever met, so when she asked me to capture her wedding – I knew it was going to be amazing! I have shot at Botley’s Mansion previously, so I knew just how stunning it could be. However, I don’t think I … Read More