Getting ready

Steaming the veil to get rid of creases, you learn alot in this trade..

the bridesmaid taking the shot I just took. I'm not a photographer who objects to others getting a shot. Maybe I should be worried about the loss of a sale, but to me that is not what its all about. Plus if my shot is the best, it will be purchased anyway.

Details

This bouquet shot would be great in an album for example as a page edge.

As they say, its all in the detail. You may wonder why the fascination for quirky shots of shoes and flowers, well the answer is the final album. Shots like these strategically placed or used as backgrounds can take your album desgn to another level. Plus they are lovely to have in their own right!

Arrive in style

As a photographer occasionally I am priveledged to see all sorts of angles during the day, that no-one else gets to see. I get to see every moment from start to finish, and love to capture it all as it happens! Here is a favourite shot with the bride about to enter. One of the guests has run up to take a sneaky photo as the bride comes in, which makes this picture so great!

This old London double decker was transport for the day.

A Few Favourirtes

Outside Guildford castle, someone had very kindly left their bike against the rails which added the perfect foreground to this shot. What you can't see or feel is the hustle and bustle of a very busy road directly behind me here.

Her veil blew accross, making a soft intimate photo that I love.

This time it blew in a slkightly different direction, getting caught on the groom in the process. Wind adds great life to photos, despite its great unpredictability!

Confetti moment at The Manor House Hotel just outside of Guildford. Another venue that I am lucky to be recommended by.

For me this is always the best moment, going outside for the first time as Husband and Wife! I love this shot as a silhouette.

Mr & Mrs too!

Richmond Hill in March, a beautiful, if not a bit windy day!
This shot was taken under Tunsgate Arch on a busy saturday afternoon, there's also one above taken of the same couple (Paul & Jo) outside the castle grounds in central Guildford.

Bury Court Barn nr Bentley . Probably the most magical gardens, with a view to match.

And of course The Elvetham with the avenue of trees.

Mr & Mrs

and little mr & mrs too!
This shot was taken accross the road from the couples venue, which was The Cedar House in Cobham.

I also love the romance, and try to get a few moments at each wedding which are just for the two of you.

Family & Friends

Those important groups that you want to have some of, but without taking over the day. Done quickly and by pre-choosing a manageable number, it needn't be a chore!
Alot of the guest shots can be captured without them knowing

This one is taken on the steps at Farnham Castle. I'm all for seated groups, they usually look so much more relaxed!

Drum kit coming in...

My usual aim is to do about 6-10 posed groups, and a group shot of everyone, leaving the time for plenty of candids and the time for you to mingle.

The girls

Glamour
Traditional

Natural

and most of all fun...!

The Guys

At The pub...

From the pub

Just down the road from the pub...

Funny how close pubs and churches are really!..

Evening Entertainment

Its not something I do for every wedding, but let me know if its something that you are keen to include, it can be great fun!

Sairer & Richard's Wedding

With blizzards and snow and the UK at a standstill in the previous week, the weather was kind, if not cold, for Sairer and Richard's wedding.

The wedding ceremony was at Guildford Register office, with their reception held at a beautiful little restaurant called Kinghams in Shere.

Despite somewhat challenging conditions it was a beautiful ceremony, and as is always important we still managed to have fun!