Yearly Archives: 2010

Zoe & Nigel’s Stylish Wedding at Kilworth House, Leicestershire

As anticipated, my final Wedding for 2010 at the beautiful Kilworth house in Leicestershire kept its promise as a stylish, relaxed and beautiful affair.  Zoe and Nigel made a perfect wedding couple.  From the moment I met them, they treated me as a friend and this really helped to produce some beautiful wedding images that...

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A Christmas White Wedding in Warwickshire

Aston Flamville in Warwickshire was my destination this weekend, for Julie and Arron’s Winter wedding.  The day started at the family home in Atherstone, where I photographed the bridal preparations and looked after the gorgeous little bridesmaid who made me complete three pages of her colouring-in book! I was praying for a little snow, as I knew...

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Zoe and Nigel’s Engagement Shoot, Leicester

Being a Wedding Photographer comes with quite a number of pressures and responsibilities, as well as a whole lot of privileges.  I get to meet so many different personalities and it always reminds me what a fantastic proffession I have joined.   There are so many factors as to why a wedding image becomes a piece of art, but right...

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Julie and Arron’s Pre-wedding Photoshoot in Leicestershire

On a crisp Autumn morning, I met with Julie and Arron at Coombe Abbey in Coventry, Warwickshire.  They had their beautiful young daughters with them so before we had a little walk, we thought we’d warm ourselves up with some hot chocolate in the cafe.  After talking through plans for their wedding which is due to take place...

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Liz and Paul’s Family Photoshoot in Leicester, East Midlands

As well as wedding photography I am often asked to photograph families.  This is a beautiful way to capture your family in the comfort of your own home or at your favourite location.  I photographed this family at their home in Glen Parva, Leicester, in the heart of the East Midlands.  Their two little boys were full...

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Holly and Andrew’s Wedding at Rothley Court Hotel, Leicestershire

My last wedding of October had all the ingredients for a perfect Autumn wedding.  The sun was shining, the leaves were on the floor and there was that clean fresh feeling in the air.  Holly and Andrew chose Rothley Church and Rothley Court Hotel in Leicestershire for their venues.  Holly and Andrew live in Scotland, so meeting...

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Angela and Peter’s Market Bosworth Wedding, Warwickshire

Last week, I met Peter and Angela at their home in Market Bosworth to go through their wedding plans and to have a little test photoshoot to help us get to know each other and blow away any pre-wedding photographic nerves.  The day of their wedding started off at the family home, which is perfectly located opposite...

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Angela and Chris’s Wedding at the Belfry, Coventry, Warwickshire

The Belfry Golf Course (www.thebelfry.co.uk/), set in 550 acres of the finest countryside in Birmingham, West Midlands was the wedding venue of choice for Angela and Chris from Nuneaton, Warwickshire in the East Midlands. I feel so privileged to have had a full year of wonderful brides and not one Bridezilla and, for me, this...

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My End of Year Review

Well I’m nearing the end of my first year in my own Wedding Photography business, so I guess it’s time to see whether I’ve achieved my goals and set knew ones for the new Wedding Season. As a contemporary Wedding Photographer, I take my role seriously…in an un-serious way.  My wedding images need to be fun, stylish and current.  I...

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Salon One in Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire

I recently photographed a wedding in Rugby, Warwickshire where a Lady from Salon One in Bilton styled the Bride’s hair.  A few weeks later, I received a ‘phone call from the salon owner, explaining how they had loved my working methods and creativity whether I could work with them on a few projects coming up over the next few months. ...

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Kristina and Mark’s Wedding at St Peter’s Church, Claybrooke Parva

Mark and Kristina’s chosen location for their Wedding was St Peter’s Church in Claybrooke Parva, Leicestershire, East Midlands.  Following the ceremony, it was on to the Best Western Ullesthorpe Court Hotel for their Wedding Reception. The day started at the family home in Ullesthorpe in Leicestershire, where I met Kristina’s lovely family.  I was welcomed and looked after, but...

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Julia and Adam’s Home Photoshoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

After leaving my home in Hinckley, Leicestershire early on Saturday morning, I set off on my short journey to Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire (http://www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk/) to meet with Julia, Adam and their two beautiful daughters at their stunning family home, just a few minutes walk from Stratford-upon-Avon’s historic centre.  The purpose of our meeting was for two special...

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Donna and Gary’s Wedding in Rugby, Warwickshire

One of the main ingredients for a perfect wedding is fun.  Well, Donna and Gary took this advice quite literally and smothered this ingredient all over their Rugby wedding day plans; from the moment I met the girls at their home in Rugby where at one stage there were 14 women and me in one bedroom, right through to...

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Suzanne and Ian’s Wedding at Halstead House Farm, Halstead, Tilton on the Hill, Leicestershire

Halstead House (www.halsteadhouse.co.uk) in Tilton on the Hill, Leicestershire was the location for the entire wedding of Suzanne and Ian.  The couple had complete trust and confidence in my style of wedding photography but as luck would have it, 90% of my style is watching and enjoying the real beauty of a wedding unfold before me.  Why would I stop...

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Sarah and Mike’s Wedding at Ansty Hall, Ansty, Coventry, Warwickshire

Ansty Hall in Ansty, Coventry, Warwickshire was the location of last Saturday’s wedding of Sarah and Mike.  The weather was perfect – the sun was nice and hot, with the added bonus of a lovely breeze.  Ansty Hall is a lovely venue for a wedding, as it has all the grandeur of a Stately Home,...

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Summer Photoshoots

Is it me or is this Summer turning out to be a Summer to remember for all the right reasons?  My off-the-hip style of photography blends in well with these Summer nights.  Walking round random parts of the East Midlands, you get to see some beautiful locations and be inspired by the slightest of things. ...

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Extra Information

OK, so you love my images! What’s stopping you from contacting me?  Price?  I understand the investment you are making to have the wedding images you really want.  In this competitive market, I make sure that I give value for money and that my photography is more than affordable.  I think you will be pleasantly surprised not...

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Pre-wedding Photoshoot at Abbey Park, Leicester, Leicestershire

This lovely couple contacted me after visiting my website.  They really wanted some beautiful images of them in their wedding outfits.  Their wedding venue was a fantastic building in Leicester called the Empire (www.the-empire.co.uk/empire.html/), a converted Church.  Have a look at their website, the architecture is impressive!  I met with the couple at a their friend’s apartment at the...

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Ruth and Paul’s Wedding at St Mary’s, Hinckley, Leicestershire

I have mentioned many time throughout this Blog about the importance of feeling relaxed during your Wedding Day, and how all the people involved in the process need to be enjoying themselves and not feel uncomfortable.  If this is achieved, then we are well on our way to creating beautiful wedding images and Ruth and Paul certainly...

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Donna and Gary’s Pre-wedding Photoshoot in Rugby, Warwickshire

On Sunday, I met with Donna and Gary St. Mark’s Church in Rugby, Warwickshire to finalise their Wedding Day plans.  Even thought I was avoiding Mass that day, I was duped into attending a one hour service.  That’s justice for you!  St. Mark’s is a beautiful Church and with its gothic archways and stained glass windows, it will...

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