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Beach Destination Wedding
When choosing a wedding venue more and more couples are now considering the option of having a destination wedding. With the lure of sunshine and a beach, it is easy to see why. I recently had the honor of photographing a destination wedding held on a stunning beach....
Hothorpe Hall Wedding Photographer
Located between Lutterworth and Market Harbourgh in Northampton, Hothorpe Hall is a venue that is a short drive my base. As a wedding photographer local to Hothorpe Hall I'm less than hours drive away, this is a venue I really enjoy visiting. My wedding photography...
What to do the week before your wedding
1. Get ahead Ideally the week of your wedding you want to have as little left to do as possible. Try to get everything you can done beforehand. Are you DIYing any part of your wedding? If you are, get it done early, you don’t want to be sat up late at night in a panic...
Chicheley Hall – Wedding Photographer
Nestled between Milton Keynes and Bedford Chicheley Hall is a venue that is a short drive my base. As a wedding photographer local to Chicheley Hall I have had the privilege of photographing many weddings here. My wedding photography packages at Chicheley Hall offer...
Why use a professional wedding photographer?
As a wedding photographer based in Milton Keynes, I often hear this debate. Why pay someone to take wedding photos when we know (Insert name) who has a camera. This is a fair question. What exactly is the benefit? I sadly often see the other end of this debate. After...
Woughton House – Wedding Photographer
As a wedding photographer local to Woughton House I have had the privilege of photographing many weddings here. I even got married at the venue myself which shows how much I like the venue. My wedding photography packages offer all day coverage from bridal...
Frequently asked questions about newborn photography
When your thinking about booking your baby in for a newborn photo shoot it's natural to have lots of questions, I have put together this blog post to answer some of the most common questions parents ask. If you have any more questions let me know and I'll update this...
What happens after I photograph your wedding
When you book a photographer to photograph your wedding, you will see them working away on your wedding day and spend a lot of time with them. In the evening when your photographer says goodbye you often don’t hear from them again until your final product is...
Why I always recommend a pre-wedding photo shoot
When booking me to photograph your wedding I offer the option of adding a pre-wedding photo shoot. Often when booking their wedding, couples will tell me they don't really want this. I understand why it feels like another thing to do on your ever growing to do list....
How to plan your wedding day
You’ve just got engaged, now what?That’s a good question. After the initial excitement and sharing your news with your loved ones, you will probably suddenly realise that there is a lot to do to organise a wedding. So where do you start? To try to help you I have put...
Why I offer Skype consultations
When a couple first contact me to discuss their wedding I always suggest that we meet to discuss their day. Many of my inquiries come from Facebook messages or from e-mails. Whilst these are fantastic tools for communication they are not very personal. To me choosing...
Why I only book one newborn photoshoot a day
When you inquire to book a newborn photo shoot I only offer you dates with no other bookings in place. The reason for this is that I never want to rush a newborn photo shoot. I always tell parents when they book a newborn photo shoot that baby is in charge. If baby...
Wedding at The Holiday Inn Newport Pagnell
I recently had the privilege to photograph a wedding at The Holiday Inn Newport Pagnell on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. This is a beautiful quiet venue, tucked away on a country road, packed full of details and friendly, welcoming staff. The Hotel has recently been...
What to expect if you enquire about booking me for your wedding photography
The first thing you will notice if you enquire about booking me for your wedding photography is I have lots of questions for you. The first and most obvious question is the date of your wedding. Just to be sure I am free and don't waste any of your time. Assuming I am...
How to choose your wedding photographer
Obviously, I am a wedding photographer but I am also married and like you had the task of finding myself a wedding photographer. There is so much choice out there that it can be a bit overwhelming. I remember spending hours on end looking through websites, comparing...
Why I always encourage you to print your photos
My work is photography, I spend my days taking photos, editing photos and displaying photos. So it is no wonder then that I am a huge fan of printing images. These days we all take photos. Most of us carry a camera with us everywhere we go, this is of course contained...
Why you need a second shooter at your wedding
When clients book me for their wedding photography one of the questions I am often asked is whether they should book a second shooter (second photographer) for their wedding. This is not a simple question to answer and it depends entirely on the coverage you want for...
What happens at your newborn photo shoot?
When you book your newborn photography shoot you will probably have many questions. After answering any initial questions you may have I will email you my helpful guide on how to prepare yourself and your baby. This covers how to relax your baby, so they are nice and...
My top 5 tips to make your wedding day run smoothly
So its finally here, your wedding day. Whether you've been imagining this day from childhood or since your engagement its a big day, with so much hard work and effort put into it. Below I have compiled my top 5 tips to help make your day run smoothly based on my own...
What should I wear for my photo shoot?
You've decided to book a photo shoot and the date is set. Now the question is, what do you wear? Of course this depends on the type of shoot you've booked, let’s assume it’s a family or couples shoot. I tend to advise against being to 'matched' in your choice of...
What if it rains on my wedding day?
I think it’s safe to say most couples have this question at some point in the planning process. What if it rains on my wedding day? If it rains on your wedding day, you will still get married, you will still have a fantastic day and if your photographer has a rain...
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Is it OK if our wedding photographer has never worked at our venue before?
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How to plan your bridal preparations
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