Vered & Lewis - Outdoor Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Slaugham Place, East Sussex

This summer I was lucky enough to photograph the amazing jewish wedding of Vered and Lewis at the incredible Slaugham Place in East Sussex.  A setting like no other, Slaugham Place has a real sense of history and romance about it. With the sun beating down everything was perfect for Vered & Lewis to get hitched! Jewish weddings are energetic, fun and colourful occasions full of love and togetherness. After completing the traditional Jewish wedding ceremony which included the breaking of the glass by Lewis it was then onto the crazy dancing in the marquee!  There's only one word for it...wow! If you're taking part it will leave you totally exhausted after being thrown, spun and bounced around! I didn't know which way to turn, on my left was Lewis being thrown in the air and on my right was Vered doing a spot of skipping! haha ...An amazing wedding which I will remember always as being such good fun! Congratulations to you both!! 

Carrie-Anne & Doms alternative vintage wedding at the Electric Cinema, Birmingham

Carrie-Anne & Dom decided to get hitched last month at the Electric Cinema!. This is the oldest cinema in the UK and located in the centre of Birmingham! Wow what a funky, retro and alternative wedding venue! It was my first wedding in a cinema and loved it. Carrie-Anne wore a gorgeous vintage wedding dress by Lindy Bop and looked every inch the stunning, stylish bride! It was quite surreal to be shooting on the cinema stage looking out at the guests all comfy in their cinema seats! 

We made use of as much of the cinema as possible including the projector room and wallpaper from the Great Gatsby movie! From here we walked the short distance to Cherry Reds cafe for the chilled out reception. Carrie-Anne and Dom were not particularly interested in posed group shots instead wanting lots of candid, documentary pics of their guests enjoying themselves. It was such a cool and relaxed wedding, just the way I like them! 

Lydia & Ed on their colourful autumn engagement shoot in the cotswolds

Autumn is my favourite time of the year to photograph happy couples! The colours and tones are incredible and you can't beat wrapping up in a wooly hat and gloves! A few weeks ago I spent a fun couple of hours with Lydia and Ed in the medieval town of Tewkesbury situated in the Cotswolds. My pre wedding and engagement shoots are brilliant at showing couples how I shoot and what their wedding day photography will be like. This awesome twosome were so chilled out and happy to go with the flow it made for some awesome pictures! I'm really looking forward to shooting their big day next year!! 

Kim & Pete - Fun English Country Garden Wedding In Newport Pagnell

I arrived at Kim's parents home in Newport Pagnell near Milton Keynes to start the bridal prep and was instantly met by huge smiles and made to feel like part of the family. I knew straight away that this was my type of wedding!! Kim & Pete made it clear to me they wanted natural, fun, candid photos that focussed on not just them but much more on their friends and family kicking back and relaxing!  

I shoot tons of weddings every year but it's safe to say that this was right up there as one of the most relaxed. Kim & Pete made it their own with the wedding reception held in a marque in Pete's parents back garden that included everything from skipping ropes, a kids entertainer, hoola hooping, trampoline as well as fish and chips! With no speeches, sit down meal, official first dance or group shots it felt like a massive summer party! Congratulations to you both and thanks for making me feel so welcome! :-)

Lisa & Dans Documentary Style Wedding at Hanbury Manor, Ware

Friday 13th isn't a traditional wedding date but it didn't phase Lisa and Dan as they kicked off their married life in style at Hanbury Manor, Ware. Having tied the knot at the amazing All Saints church in Hertford myself and my assistant Lola then spent the wedding reception at Hanbury Manor.

Lisa and Dan booked me as they love my natural documentary style which is what I specialise in. They weren't particularly interested in endless streams of group pictures but instead for me to focus on relaxed, creative pictures of their loved ones kicking back and having fun! Music to my ears! :-) I couldn't have wished for a more chilled out couple to work with. We even got to have a little ride on a golf buggy as we made our way down to the lake to grab a shot that Lisa REALLY wanted! The sky was almost black but with just a small amount of sunset to work with I captured my favourite pic of the day!! Thanks again for choosing me to be a part of your special day! 

Tori & Nick got hitched at the amazing Gorcott Hall, Redditch

What a lovely wedding last September between Tori & Nick. The special day was held at the impressive Gorcott Hall in Redditch. I always photograph the special details of every wedding and you could really see the time and effort that Tori & Nick had put in to make this venu truly their own. My documentary style helped me capture so many fun moments throughout the day including Tori's dad taking a tumble while playing frisbee with the kids... priceless moments! :-)

Donna & Vikesh - Colourful Indian Wedding at Merchant Taylors Hall, London

This summer I was lucky enough to photograph the awesome Indian wedding celebrations between Donna & Vikesh at the impressive Merchant Taylors Hall in the centre of London. After shooting Vikesh and his groomsmen get ready at The Grange hotel overlooking St Paul's cathedral the rest of the day was spent at Merchant Taylors Hall.  A wedding day full of colour, love and laughter providing so many great picture opportunities and memories!! Congratulations to Donna & Vikesh!! 

Katie & Dan tie the knot at Caswell House, Cotswolds, Oxfordshire

Caswell House is a beautiful historic 15th century manor house with stunning medieval barns set in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. It proved to be the ideal venue for Katie and Dan to tie the knot in front of their friends and family. The whole day was spent at the venue from bridal and groom prep through to the crazy dancing in the evening. Autumn is a fantastic time of year and I was easily able to find some great backdrops for some cool shots.  It was a truly awesome wedding made even better by a super friendly couple and great guests! 

Holly and Vincents stylish summer wedding at the Riverside Pavilion, Henley on Thames

I absolutely loved shooting Holly & Vincents big day in Henley on Thames. I met up with Holly and the girls at her home address to shoot the finishing touches of bridal prep. It's funny how some brides show signs of nerves, others rushing about here, there and everywhere but Holly was a picture of calm, so relaxed and chilled out! The wedding ceremony was held at the Sacred Heart church before we all hopped in our cars for the 5 minute journey to the Phyllis Court Club, Riverside Pavilion. With views of the River Thames on one side and gorgeous green bowling grounds on the other it was a superb location for a summer wedding! 

It's fab when a groom says " we're in your hands Kev, you're the pro " as we nip out to take some cool couple shots! Holly & Vincent were so easy to photograph and happy to completely trust me with their pictures! One of the nicest couples I have shot this year! 

"Kevin shot our wedding day and provided us with stunning photographs. His style is unobtrusive and he captured some beautiful candid shots. Highly recommend" 5 STAR - Holly & Vincent

Kylie & Matt - Autumn pre wedding shoot in the Cotswolds

Autumn is my favourite time of year to shoot so I was excited to meet up with Kylie & Matt for their pre wedding shoot in Cheltenham. The town is known as the heart of the Cotswolds and you can see why. The light was on awesome on Sunday, so warm and rich making for great natural pictures! It also helped that Kylie & Matt were so friendly and chilled out! Cant wait to shoot their wedding next year! :-)

James & Jennie - Wedding Engagement Shoot in Pittville Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Last week I met up with James & Jennie at the Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham for a fun filled engagement / pre wedding shoot before their big day next month! I would always advise a couple who are maybe not particularly comfortable having their picture taken to meet up for a shoot. It really helps to put a couple at ease. They see how I work and how relaxed and informal the picture taking process is! I never shout 'say cheese' so that must be a good thing :-)

Thomas & Hilary Tewkesbury Pre Wedding Shoot

 

I recently drove up to the medieval town of Tewkesbury to catch up with Thomas & Hilary before their wedding day next month. Despite the drizzly weather it didn't dampen our spirits as we strolled around the town taking fab shots on their pre wedding shoot. Can't wait to shoot their big day at Tewkesbury Abbey!

Carl & Sam - London Indian Wedding Celebration!

So happy to blog the colourful Indian wedding celebration of Carl & Sam. The event was held in a marquee at Sam's parents house in London. It was a wonderful evening full of fun, laughter and colour!! Sam looked stunning wearing her traditional red Indian wedding dress with intricate henna on her hands while Carl looked every inch the dashing groom wearing his sherwani!

NEW BLOG POST - Mat & Grace get hitched @ the amazing Asylum wedding venue, London!

I'm so pleased to blog this super cool wedding between Mat & Grace. Their special day was celebrated at the amazing Asylum wedding venue and then onto the Town Hall Hotel in London for the reception. As a wedding photographer I couldn't have asked for more! A friendly chilled out couple, stylish cool venues as well as friendly family and friends that made me feel welcome! :-)

Celebrity Portrait Week!

It's been a busy week for me photographing amongst other things a host of celebrity portraits! The Cheltenham Literature Festival is always an event I look forward to shooting. During festival week a huge variety of well known faces descend on the city to promote their latest book and give interesting talks.

This week was no different as I had the opportunity to meet and photograph Formula One legend Damon Hill, YouTube sensation DanTDM, former Labour Shadow Chancellor and current Strictly Come Dancing star Ed Balls, Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman - the hosts of BBC TV show Pointless, Former Blue Pete presenter Janet Ellis MBE, English explorer and record holder Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE, World renowned chef Raymond Blanc and interior designer Kelly Hoppen!

Amy & Roberts Delightful Derbyshire Wedding

This summer I photographed some amazing weddings and the wedding of Amy & Robert at the lovely Blackbrook House in Derbyshire was right up there!  I spent the majority of the morning shooting Amy getting ready in the bridal suite with her bridesmaids before focussing on Rob, the details and guests arriving. The wedding ceremony was outdoors in the hot summer sunshine. A nice touch from Amy & Rob was offering guests sun umbrellas to shield them from the scorching heat! The best mans speech was a classic with the arrival of a special guest! :-)  There were plenty of great photo opportunities to be had especially as Amy & Rob were so relaxed and happy to put their trust in me. Thanks for your warm hospitality and making me feel so welcome! All the best for the future Amy & Robert! :-)