Let us talk group photos. They are one of those parts of the day that everyone knows are coming, everyone knows matter, and yet somehow they still have the potential to descend into mild chaos if they are not handled right. Here is the truth. Group photos are important. These are the ones parents frame, grandparents treasure, and you look back on in ten years thinking“Wow, look how young we looked and how questionable Tom’s haircut was.” But they do not have to be stiff, stre

Let us talk money. It is not the most glamorous part of wedding planning, but it is one of the questions couples ask first and probably the thing that causes the most raised eyebrows. You start looking around and suddenly realise there are photographers charging anything from a couple of hundred quid to prices that make you wonder whether they arrive by helicopter and shoot on cameras made of solid gold. So where does the real answer sit, and what should you genuinely expect

Here is the thing. No one has planned a wedding before they start planning a wedding. There is no secret handbook, no cheat code, and definitely no magic download button that suddenly makes you an expert. So how on earth are you meant to know what actually helps you get stunning wedding photos and what quietly works against you? That is where I come in. After photographing a lot of weddings, you start to spot patterns. The magic moments that happen naturally, and the little u

One of the biggest surprises couples have when they start planning their wedding is just how early photographers get booked. You secure your dream venue, start getting excited about outfits, décor and the general vibe, and then suddenly you realise suppliers are disappearing faster than the last roast potato at a Sunday dinner. And honestly, I do not blame you for being surprised. Nobody tells you this stuff until you are already knee deep in Pinterest boards and timeline str

Let’s be honest. Most couples aren’t models. You probably don’t spend your weekends practising poses in front of the mirror (and if you do, no judgement). So when the thought of a camera being pointed at you all day comes up, it’s totally normal to think: “We’re going to look awkward.” Here’s the truth: you don’t have to be photogenic, confident, or even particularly comfortable with cameras to get amazing wedding photos. You just need the right approach and the right photogr

If you’re planning a wedding in the UK, let’s be honest: rain is basically a guaranteed guest. But before you panic about soggy dresses and ruined hair, let me reassure you — rain on your wedding day doesn’t mean your photos are doomed. In fact, some of the most magical galleries I’ve ever delivered have been from weddings where the heavens opened. This is your couple’s guide to rainy wedding days, and why it might actually be the best thing that happens. Embrace the Umbrella

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Right off the bat, I need to apologize.... Sorry. I can't believe we're in March, and I'm sitting here writing my first blog of the year!...

What can I say, except thank you. 2023 has been an incredible year. I've worked with so many amazing couples, suppliers and without a...

Let me start off by wishing everyone a very merry Christmas! I'm keeping todays blog fairly short, as I'm having some time off to spend...

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