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Storytelling Wedding Photography

Storytelling Wedding Photography

STORYTELLING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY   HOW DOES IT FEEL? In Stephen Daldry’s smash hit film, Billy Elliot, there is one line that always stands out to me. In Billy’s audition for the Royal Ballet, a tutor asks him, “What does it feel like when you’re dancing?” He...

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The Faversham Leeds Wedding

The Faversham Leeds Wedding

If you’re planning a wedding at The Faversham in Leeds, you’ll love this wedding for inspiration! Fran and Dave got married at The Faversham, which is a venue in Leeds with a city center location. It was such a fun wedding and the sun shone all day long! The ceremony...

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The 10 Best Wedding Garden Games

The 10 Best Wedding Garden Games

IF YOU'RE PLANNING A CHILLED OUT DAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS HELPFUL BLOG OF THE 10 BEST WEDDING GARDEN GAMES So you’re planning a summer wedding. You’re looking for chilled and fun vibes. You’ve got some outdoor space and want to make the most of it. You want your guests...

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Styal Lodge Cheshire Wedding

Styal Lodge Cheshire Wedding

IF YOU’RE PLANNING A AT STYAL LODGE CHESHIRE WEDDING, YOU’LL LOVE THIS WEDDING FOR INSPIRATION!​ Jess and Paul got married at Styal Lodge, which is a venue in Cheshire with vast rooms. It was a gorgeous day and the sun shone all day long! It felt like a summers day in...

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Do I need group photographs at my wedding?

Do I need group photographs at my wedding?

I hear it at so many weddings: ‘I’ll just keep the jacket on for the photos.’ It makes me laugh! As a documentary photographer, I see ‘the photos’ as being the whole day, and not just the group photographs.  Formal group photographs were once a necessity at...

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How to choose your perfect wedding photographer

How to choose your perfect wedding photographer

Choosing your perfect wedding photographer can be a daunting prospect! There are lots of articles out there from the big wedding websites telling you how to choose a wedding photographer. Things like ‘make sure they have insurance’ is a good idea – but anyone...

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Planning For Rain on Your Wedding Day

Planning For Rain on Your Wedding Day

IF YOU'RE PLANNING FOR RAIN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY, HAVE A READ OF THIS! The words  'but what if it rains?' are commonly heard on this unpredictable island when planning a wedding.  The truth is that If the heavens want to open up as your guests tuck into their first...

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5 Ideas for Winter Wedding Photography Portraits

5 Ideas for Winter Wedding Photography Portraits

Summer and winter weddings are two very different ball games. I cannot stress enough that I absolutely love them both and each has its advantages. In summer, I love those long evening receptions with people hanging around outside, drinking cocktails, laughing on the...

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Best of 2021 – as chosen by my super couples

Best of 2021 – as chosen by my super couples

It's time to do a round-up of the epic weddings I shot in 2021! This year I decided instead of showing you MY favourites, instead, I would ask my lovely couples to share THEIR favourites instead! Lots of my lovely clients kindly replied and I've put all their lovely...

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The Venue Bowers Mill Halifax Wedding

The Venue Bowers Mill Halifax Wedding

IF YOU’RE PLANNING A THE VENUE BOWERS MILL HALIFAX WEDDING, YOU’LL LOVE THIS WEDDING FOR INSPIRATION! Amy and Nigel got married at The Venue @ Bowers Mill, which is an old mill in Halifax with an urban vibe. It was such a fun day and the sun even made an appearance!...

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