Hi. I’m Anna.
I love board games, puzzles, flying a kite, paddling in the sea, rock pooling, dog walking, tea and cake, and my perfect evening in is a good boxset, a game of Ticket to Ride or a trip to the theatre.
Eh up!
I’m Anna, a Yorkshire lass (or as my dad would say, ‘a reet yorksha lass’) living in Lancashire. I love games (I might be a teeny tiny bit competitive), generally being a bit silly and enjoy trying (and failing) to impersonate any accent.
We have a cockapoo called Lola who doesn’t like people. In the park other dog walkers find it amusing when I say ‘she likes dogs but is not keen on people’. ‘Clever dog’ they say. I however quite like people, especially when they’ve fully enjoyed the free drinks at a wedding, abandoned their shoes, and are trying to win a space hopper race.
I love Taylor Swift and I got to see her in Liverpool in June 2024 (#swiftie). I also love listening to Paramore, Good Charlotte, Jimmy Eat World and Scouting For Girls (obviously in my head it’s still 2010). I love to watch a good crime drama and believe the perfect accompaniment to autumn is Gilmore Girls.
I’m from Yorkshire, but my huband Dan is from Preston, and after 15 years in my homeland we are now in his. As much as I love Lancashire, I will soon have a wall in the house dedicated to Yorkshire. I LOVE travelling back to Yorkshire for weddings. We love playing board games together and trying (and generally failing) to make Lola less grumpy towards everyone she meets.
Photo Credits: Above -Rachel Burt (colourful backgrounds) and Chelsea Cannar. Below – Clare Robinson
At weddings, I love to chat and have bants and be part of the day, which helps put people at ease in front of the camera.
I’m also a dab hand with those fiddly dress buttons and have even fixed a few broken ones over the years (I’ve also sewn a few people into dresses!). I cry during most speeches and I absolutely love chatting to your nan. I will do anything for the shot – stand on a wall, lay in a puddle and a bit of casual trespassing might have occurred.
Weddings are all about people getting together to have a day of fun. I love the emotion that comes out (both ugly crying and belly laughs) and that someone has taken the time to plan a day that their family and friends will enjoy. Capturing all of that for my fab couples makes me have that fuzzy happy feeling.
FAQ
How would you describe your style of photography?
Laid-back, chilled, happy and bright! I creatively shoot what is happening, as it happens, so you recieve real photos of what happened on your day.
Do you do any posed photographs?
Most of my couples choose to have a minimal amount of group photos, usually around 4-5 and then get back to downing the prosecco
After the ceremony the day will fly and you actually might not bump into each other again for a while! So many guests, so little time! With that in mind, I’ll grab the two of you to go on a little jaunt somewhere away from prying eyes to have a chat and a giggle. You can chill and I’ll snap away. This will not be super-posey-forced-romance but instead you two just being yourselves.
Can we add on a second shooter?
Yes, of course! We can chat through if this is something you’re going to need and go from there. My regular shooter is Becki, we have been friends since we were kids and she has been stuck with me since. She once licked me at a wedding though and I’m still not over it.
If Becki has exciting life plans and can’t be with me, I hire another professional photographer to come along on the day. This will always be someone who can shoot candid photos like they’re going out of fashion and will find your granny as cute as I do.
How long after the wedding do I get my images?
I have such a blast at every wedding that when I get home I am so excited and can’t wait to share some photographs. This means that within a couple of days of the wedding you will have a webpage with a sneak peek of images to swoon over whilst I’m sorting the rest. I then aim yo get the full gallery link to you within 8 weeks of your wedding.
How many photos will I receive?
This is such a tough question to answer! It very much depends on what happens on the day. Weddings with longer coverage and a second shooter will of course have more. I guestimate you will have at least 400 for full day coverage, but it is usually more.
What file format do my photographs come in?
Good old Jpegs. High res ones like.
Do you provide a pre-wedding shoot?
I don’t include a pre-wedding shoot as standard but they can be puchased on top of the wedding package. As a documentary/reportage photographer I follow the moments of your day and do very little posing or directing with my couples, so a pre-wedding shoot is not essential.
What equipment do you shoot with?
A camera! Obvs.
I shoot with two Sony mirrorless cameras and a range of lenses. I also have back-up equipment handy just in case and I have a range of additional lighting equipment for when it’s needed too.
How do we book?
I’m so excited that you want to book! Please just drop me a line using the form in the contact page and I’ll see if I’m available on your date (fingers and toes crossed!), then we can go from there!
Do you have insurance?
Absolutely! I have public liability and professional indemnity insurance. I haven’t had to call on it yet but one day I might just break the left phalange.
How much is your booking fee?
It’s 25% to book and secure your date. the next 25% is due 6 months before and the final 50% 8 weeks before the wedding.
Our dog will be at our wedding, is that okay?
YES YES YES! Absolutely YES! I have a cockapoo puppy that I might sneak in my camera bag too.
Do you do NHS/Blue Light/Super cute dog discount?
I know weddings can be super expensive and I want to do all I can to help. Just email me and we can go from there. It might be that I can reduce the coverage to find something to fit your budget. I also offer a discount for local weddings and bucket-list venues.
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