THE BLOG
How to work from home successfully
I know a lot of you are adjusting to working from home instead of in your usual workplace. At first glance it can sound like an amazing idea, no more commute, less workplace distractions. It can also be quite daunting. You will have other distractions, a loss of...
Business as usual
The last few weeks have been a little strange and at times confusing. With lots of concern about Covid-19 and how it affects our health and our day to day life. How does this affect my work with you? For me it really is business as usual, I have weddings and newborn...
Natasha & Stefan’s Pre-wedding engagement photoshoot at Chicheley Hall
Chicheley Hall is a lovely Milton Keynes based wedding venue and for N&S its where they are getting married shortly so we met up for their pre-wedding engagement photoshoot to check out the venue and talk wedding plans. Something we now offer all our couples is a...
Milton Keynes Wedding Venues
As a wedding photographer based in Milton Keynes, I obviously get to know lots of lovely wedding venues in our area. We are very lucky here to have a huge variety of wedding venues available, from barns to tipis and hotels to name but a few. So have a read below about...
Northampton Wedding Venues
As any regular readers will know I actually live in Milton Keynes but most of the weddings I photograph are actually in Northampton and Northampton has some stunning venues which are right on my doorstep. There are far too many wedding venues in Northampton for me to...
Christmas & New Years weddings
Something I have noticed recently is more and more couples choosing to have weddings around the Christmas and New Year period. Normally when you think of a wedding you think of a warm summer day, the sun shining and clear blue sky. Let's be honest we live in the UK...
Why I might not be the wedding photographer for you
This might sound like a strange blog for me to be writing but stick with me. Your wedding photographer is a key part of your wedding day. We're with you all day, from morning preparations through to the dancing, so making sure you choose the correct photographer is...
An Autumn Wedding
An Autumn wedding can make a stunning alternative to a summer wedding. More couples are realising this and I love photographing autumn weddings. there are lots of wedding venues in and around Milton Keynes which look stunning in autumn. As the tree's colour changes to...
The advantages of having a second photographer at your wedding
Some wedding photographers work in pairs, some work alone, it can be down to the personal preference of the photographer and of course the client's budget. I can work alone or with a second photographer, but there are advantages and reasons why you may want to...
Why does wedding photography cost so much?
I hear this question a lot, at wedding fairs and in online forums and chat rooms. For many couples this is the first time they will have worked with a professional photographer and the costs involved can be a little surprising. I think generally this is just a lack of...
Woburn Village Hall Wedding Photographer
Woburn Village hall is a lovely wedding venue, not far from Woburn high street. It offers a lovely and unique blank canvas venue for your wedding. It is also just a short drive from Woburn and Aspley forests if you fancy a quick photoshoot in the woods, giving you...
Welcome 2020
Another year has past and I find myself sat at my desk ready for my first day back at work. Well I guess yesterday was my first day really as we attend a wedding fair and met lots of lovely couples. I enjoy those so much they don't really feel like work. 2019 was a...
The Barn at Newton Park Farm Wedding Photographer
The Barn at Newton Park Farm based in Milton Keynes but conveniently placed near to Bedford and Northampton makes a unique and stunning venue for your wedding day. The venue has a licence for civil ceremonies which can take place inside or outdoors, with space for up...
Baby E’s newborn photography shoot
Little baby E arrived for his newborn photography shoot at my studio in Milton Keynes wide awake. he was very much curious about his new surroundings and had no intention of falling asleep and missing a second. After settling his parents in and an initial attempt at...
Milton Keynes Registry Office Wedding Photographer
If your getting married in Milton Keynes the chances are you will come in contact with the lovely staff at Milton Keynes Registry Office. Be this for your ceremony and/or paperwork for your wedding. Milton Keynes registry Office it's self is a lovely option to get...
Kelmarsh Hall Northampton Wedding Photographer
Kelmarsh Hall in Northampton is a stunning is a Grade I listed country house built in 1732 surrounded by Grade II listed gardens set in the heart of a traditional agricultural estate. It makes a stunning setting for any wedding, it's only a short drive from our base...
Abbey Hill Golf Course Milton Keynes, Wedding Photographer
Abbey Hill Golf Course is a wedding venue based in Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes. It is actually only a few minutes’ walk away from my house and a venue I know well. I’ve visited before but never photographed a wedding here so I was fairly excited to see how a day...
When should I book my wedding photographer?
The simple answer to this question is as soon as you have a confirmed wedding date and venue. Every autumn I see a pattern when speaking to couples at wedding fairs. The couples's getting married next year are shocked to find they are struggling to book a wedding...
Safety during your baby’s newborn photo shoot
Your newborn baby's first photo shoot is an exciting time but have you thought about safety during your baby's newborn photoshoot? For me, your baby's safety is just as important as your final photos if not important. I have traveled the country to train in newborn...
Gothic Red and Black Wedding Inspiration
At its heart the wedding industry is a creative industry, we love to create new things, try need ideas and inspire you. This is where styled shoots come in. They give us all the chance to get really creative and inspire you with new ideas. This particular shoot was...
What is a post wedding photoshoot?
A post wedding photoshoot is an opportunity to get dressed up again in all your wedding finery and have some photo’s taken. Sometimes couples do this as a final chance to get dressed up and get some photo’s without the stress of the wedding day itself. Perhaps their...
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Why I love photographing weddings at Chicheley Hall Milton Keynes
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