It’s the way I approach my wedding photography and the reason I do this job. Capturing emotion is a key part of documentary photography. And with that comes storytelling. The two combined give you a set of images that you will come back to year after year to relive your special day. Storytelling is crucial…
Eco guilt or environmental guilt is a real thing. It kicks in when I know I’ve done something that’s not good for the planet – through choice. We are of course in a climate and ecological crisis and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. The world as we know it is changing. Record…
This is an exciting part of your day. All the anticipation lies ahead and if you’re not getting ready with your partner there will be even more anticipation! This makes the morning photos even more special. Those moments that for women include laughing with friends, buttoning up dresses, sipping champagne, and for men trying to…
Choosing the right photographer has to be one of the most important decisions you will make for your day. If you’ve started your research you will soon begin to realise it’s not just about the photos, but also about the person behind the camera. The person who you will be around you all day. Even…
A part of the day I love more and more is the evening party. This is often kicked off by the first dance. Does this put the fear of panic in you? Or does it make you think yes this is my moment to shine, I love to boogie! Either way, there are things you…
I always remember an esteemed photographer saying ‘a photo remains an image unless you see in its printed form’. I believe professional photos are taken to be printed. They won’t survive for long on a phone or USB or hard drive. But they will live on for generations on paper. No matter what happens with…
I’ve recently spent a few a days exhibiting my work at the National Wedding Show in London and having spoken to numerous couples, a question kept coming up time and again. Do I need a second photographer on my wedding day? There isn’t one straight answer to this as it depends on many factors to…
It’s a part of your day that probably won’t be a highlight but I can confidently say that it can be enjoyable, fun and quick! Having photographed over 100 weddings I’ve seen enough group photos scenarios that you would want to avoid. It doesn’t need to be frustrating and it doesn’t need to feel laborious….
Over the years the same questions come up frequently, however this post is also to going to answer the questions you may not think to ask. I will go into more detail than the shortened version that currently exists on my site so this won’t be a dreary run through of your standard wedding photography…
It can be an overwhelming process planning a wedding. With so much to organise it’s easy to get lost in the whirlwind of it all. Over the years I’ve realised that many couples don’t really know what to expect when it comes to their photographer. Sure you want great photos and you don’t want to…
Planning a wedding is a huge and time consuming job. One thing I consistently get asked about is tips for a smooth wedding day timeline. You might think it will just all flow naturally and having too much structure could make it stressful. In my experience it’s quite the opposite. Obviously everything doesn’t have to…
I have lived in Brighton for over ten years now and photographed a lot of local weddings and engagement shoots. Getting married in Brighton is fun, easy and accessible. It has the city, sea, countryside vibe all within close distance so it’s no wonder over 2000 weddings are registered here each year. There are indoor…