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A lovely church wedding was made extra special by a great Rector and a wonderful choir. The bride also a choir singer was unable to sing as her role for the day was much more important! A really fun loving couple always full of smiles and many caring looks shared between them. Diss church was a really lovely building and was very welcoming and friendly.

I took time thinking about a lot of different poses and style’s, The black background is something that at a mention a lot of people are not so sure on, because it is not used as much as white. The black however seems to be quite flattering and works really well to focus on the emotion. I used some nice soft lighting, to enhance the softness of the lines. On this shoot I really wanted to achieve a simple but emotive look. I used a technique called selective colour to bring out the vibrant colour of a flower on a black and white image it worked really well although I also love the original in colour too, so both images made the gallery.

A great shoot and great couple, a huge thanks to Hollie and Simon for sharing these moments.

The studio was set the backdrop was down and I was ready and keen to do a maternity shoot for one of the loveliest couples I have met. I photographed their wedding a couple of years ago and that was a great day! The ceremony was in Houghton Church on the grounds of Houghton Hall and the reception was at The Ffolks Arms – Hillington www.ffolkes-arms-hotel.co.uk Here a few pictures from that day.

I was really pleased when they approached me do take some maternity photographs for them. It was the second time I was to document special moments in their lives, well it was my privilege. I had great fun going over idea’s of poses and on the day the shoot went without a hitch, I am really pleased with the out come and I can’t wait to see the final edited versions. A few maternity shots to follow shortly, watch this space!

I was pleased to be invited as the wedding photographer for Emily and David’s wedding day at Wolterton Hall near Aylsham.

As soon as I met Emily, David and their baby son over in Hickling, I knew it was to be a great day, they are such a lovely couple. It turned out to be a most wonderfully sunny October day. Emily looked beautiful in her 50′s style dress, a real vintage feel.

Wolterton Hall is a private country hall tucked away in the north norfolk county side. We had the use of the Hall and gardens with a fantastic lake. A truly fantastic setting with it’s grand rooms, amazing fireplaces and the terrace was a perfect spot for after ceremony drinks. The reception was at the dairy barns in Hickling. A farm barn setting with a reception bar and rustic barn beautifully converted. The wedding had a real sense of fun and glamour a great celebration!

Many of the couples I meet and work with are now choosing to have their wedding photo’s supplied in a digital format because they prefer to share the images on Facebook than to have them in printed form. I now offer presentation boxed DVD’s & USB flash drives that contain images optimised for online sharing along with a version that contains higher quality images that allow the couple to have their own prints made.

I do of course still provide lovely hand crafted albums and framed prints for anyone who prefers to keep the memories of their big day in a more tactile format, but it’s interesting that the way we all like to share the big experiences in our lives is changing so dramatically.

One thing that I find helps a lot in this regard is to run through shot list with the couple in advance of the big day. Being able to talk to a couple about a shot list gives me the ability to have a better understanding of style of photography they prefer and any particular shots that they are expecting to recieve.

I have complied a typical list of shots below that I would be looking out for on the day.

My top wedding shots

• The groom at the church
• The groom greeting guests
• The bridesmaids arriving,
• The bride arriving,
• The bride getting out of the car
• The bride entering the church
• The bride going down the isle
• The groom looking at the bride
• The couple at the alter
• The guest readings
• The vicar/ registra
• The church/ setting
• The kiss
• The register pose/ with witnesses
• The couple coming back down the aisle
• The couple coming out of the church
• The confetti shot
• The wedding car
• Bride and groom getting into the car
• Bride and groom in the car

The couple’s option list

• groom alone
• groom close up/full length
• groom with your mother
• groom with your father
• groom with both your parents
• groom with other family members (specific)
• groom with the best man
• groom with the groomsmen
• groom with ring bearer
• groom candids
• Groom’s Details, i.e. boutonniere, tuxes hanging, card/gift from bride, etc.
• bride alone
• bride colse up/full length
• bride with your mother
• bride with your father
• bride with both your parents
• bride with other family members (specify)
• bride with Maid/Matron of Honor
• bride with bridesmaids
• bride with flower girl
• bride putting on the finishing touches
• Bride’s Details, i.e. the dress, back of the dress, the bouquets, makeup, jewelry, card/gift from the groom, etc.

Formal Photo Shoot

• Bride Alone
• Groom Alone
• Bride & Groom (list specific locations, if desired)
• Bride and Groom with best man and maid of honour
• Bride and Groom with best man, maid of honour and bridesmaids
• Bride with attendants
• Groom with attendants
• Bride with “the guys”
• Groom with “the girls”
• Bride with any attendants individually
• Groom with any attendants individually
• Entire Wedding Party
• Hands with wedding rings
• All the children from wedding party

Reception:

• Setting (cakes, tables, decorations, guest list, gift table, other details)
• Guests entering
• Newlyweds entering
• Husband and wife greeting guests
• Candids and close-ups of VIPs and guests
• Toast
• Cutting of the cake
• Newlyweds alone
• First dance
• Couple requests/poses with guests.

As you can see there is a lot to think about, I have to pre plan where I have to stand to get the shot I need next and know I’m going to be there on time with the camera and lens that I need. Confidence and experience is a huge factor in being a successful wedding photographer which is why you should always choose a photographer who can work with you to make sure you’re going to get all the shots you’re hoping for from the big day.

As a wedding photographer taking photographs on the morning of the wedding is a really special time, there’s nerves, clock watching, pampering and usually lots of drinks flowing. It’s mostly the part of the day that is forgotten about, I like to capture all the fine details like dresses hanging ready to be worn, shoes fresh out of the box and also the jewellery and make up being put on. One of the most important parts of the morning is the relationships, a Mother excited for her daughter or a dutiful friend helping in anyway she/he can from zipping up the dress or helping the bride through every doorway she passes.

I love to get myself into position ready to get that shot it might be the bride coming down the stairs or the bridesmaids cheekily giggling with excitement about their part of the day!

Hopefully these pictures taken at dairy barns will help you decide for yourself.

Quite often in the past many people get quite scared when it comes to framing their photographs. It can be so difficult to get the right frame and the right look you are after. I have decided to collaborate with a local picture framing craftsmen to offer my clients lot’s of different options, which will not only show off my photography to it’s best but will become a timeless memento.