From the moment I met Hayley and Tony, I knew that their wedding would be an extraordinary experience. Not only are they genuinely lovely people, but their shared love for Disney and musicals added an extra touch of magic to their special day. With Tony even proposing at Aulani, Disney’s Hawaiian resort (which was also…
In a world of mass-produced goods, there’s something truly captivating about handmade items that tell a story. Meet Jess, the talented local businesswoman behind Red Bike Leatherworks, a business that echoes her mother’s legacy of crafting beautiful handmade leather items. In collaboration with one of my favourite local shops, Idea Tree Designs, we embarked on…
Katrina & Jack’s Wedding – 888 days in the making! I don’t think I’ve ever been so pleased or relieved to hear the words “You are now husband & wife” as I was last week at Villiers Barn for Kat & Jack’s wedding. They were supposed to get married back in 2020 (we all know…
Theres nothing like impending speeches to turn people into nervous wrecks. Having shot over 200 weddings I have seen more than my fair share of wedding speeches. It’s a hazard of the job to hear such gems as “even the cake is in tiers” and “the groom is charming, smart, handsome … hang on I…
It’s no secret that I get more sentimental with every passing day. Walk into my home and you’ll find photos on every wall, albums stashed in every available cupboard, home videos saved on every possible cloud device. It’s probably best we don’t discuss the loft! It’s a quality I inherited from my Mum who absolutely…
Want an amazing confetti photo? My favourite shot of the day! Here are my favourite tips to make it epic! You need LOTS! Get tons of the stuff, there is no such thing as too much confetti. Each confetti company will have recommendations as to how many people their confetti bags will cover so check…
I’m a Blake Hall Recommended Wedding Photographer! Blake Hall Wedding Photographer in Essex Blake Hall | The perfect barn wedding venue in Essex It’s no secret that Blake Hall is one of my favourite Essex Barn Wedding Venues. I am so excited to say I am now a recommended supplier for Blake Hall! I absolutely…
What a year! After the chaos of 2020 & 2021, I really didn’t know how 2022 was going to play out. Whether COVID-19 was going to enter the game again. Whether we’d see continued cancellations. Would the wedding world return to normal, or still be all a bit strange?! What actually happened was a glorious…
Oh. My. Goodness. Not even sure where to begin with this one but what I will say is that sometimes, when you meet a couple, you get an immediate positive vibe about their big day! And, I am not going to lie, my poor, long-suffering friends have been dealing with my anticipation over this one…
Next up on the blog, we have lovely Kelly and Sheyi. This lovely pair were married at the Reid Rooms earlier this Summer, which is a beautiful and exclusive rural wedding venue, in the heart of the Essex countryside. It has a number of stunning rooms and outdoor areas, and I’m lucky enough to be…
Hold onto your heartstrings, because this love story is all about resilience, adaptability, and the ultimate triumph of love, beautifully documented by your trusted Essex wedding photographer. Their love story started five years ago when they booked me after witnessing my work at Alex’s brother’s wedding. But the path to their own special day was…
Prepare to be enchanted by a love story that weaves through generations, elegant details, and a couple who treated everyone like family. As your dedicated Essex Wedding Photographer, I’m thrilled to share the heartwarming journey of Will and his bride on their special day. The journey began at St. Andrews Church, a place that held…
The absolute definition of doing your wedding your way. Martina & Duncan were married in a beautiful humanist ceremony in their garden with their closest friends & family present. Good food, good wine & good company made up the key parts of their day and it was a really beautifully intimate wedding to be a…
Their love story unfolded in a picturesque church ceremony that was nothing short of magical. The moment they said “I do,” it was like time stood still. And let’s talk about confetti—there was so much of it that it practically encircled the church, creating a joyful, confetti-filled memory for everyone. Next up was the reception…
Get ready to dive into a tale of love and laughter set against the charming backdrop of The Reading Rooms in Norfolk, beautifully captured by yours truly, your friendly Norfolk wedding photographer. Let’s start with the venue, shall we? The Reading Rooms, nestled in Alby, Norfolk, is a hidden gem. Once an old chapel, it’s…
Hold onto your heartstrings because I’ve got a heartwarming love story to share. Paige and Charlie’s wedding at Houchins in Coggeshall was nothing short of magical. Let’s start with the venue, one of my absolute favourites. Houchins is a stunningly renovated house & barn that oozes charm and character, surrounded by breathtaking gardens and run…
Have I got a sizzling summer wedding story to share with you, captured by me Sophie Oldhamstead, an Essex wedding photographer. This one took place at the breathtaking Parklands in Quendon and made for a summer wedding I will never get sick of sharing! Picture this: an enchanting outdoor ceremony under the scorching summer sun….
The lovely Emma and Todd were one of my postponement couples, however, this pair apparently decided to keep themselves busy. Not content with the usual baking and house redecoration the rest of us got up to…these two decided to go one better and make a little human during lockdown! A rather cute one, at that….
Rosie and James were married in June at the gorgeous Baddow Park House, situated in Chelmsford, Essex. This is a relatively new venue and its new owners pride themselves on having created a lavish venue which provides “the perfect blend of history, stunning architecture, meticulous attention to detail, and impeccable service.” It is one of…
Well, it’s been a while guys, but after a long summer of weddings I’m hopping back on the blogging bandwagon and kicking things off with the suitably lovely, Rhiannon and Zach, who got married back in June, at the beautiful Gaynes Park. This was a really elegant and classic wedding, which focussed on including lots…
If you looked up ‘pure joy’ in the dictionary I’m pretty sure you would find these photos. I get the immense privilege of meeting so many amazing couples & their families each year and I will be forever thankful that Tom & Anna chose me to be their wedding photographer. Not only are they just…
Sometimes a couples definition of super chill & mine are actually 2 different things (rarely, but it happens!) but this day absolutely was super chilled. Laura & Tony were married at Newland Hall and to say they got incredible weather would be an understatement. It rained all week before but the day of their wedding…
’I’ve titled this blog Fern and Stephen, but in all honestly it should probably be called “Fern, Stephen and Dave” because let’s face it, nothing steals the show like a dog in a flower crown walking down the aisle! Bravo, Dave…bravo! This lovely couple were married at the rather grand Braxted Park. Described on their…
When you turn up to shoot a wedding and one of the first things you spot are the most AMAZING hot pink Christian Dior shoes, you just know it’s going to be an awesome day! I mean, just look at those jewelled beauties…if they don’t cry out “this wedding is going to be epic” then…
I’ve been unable to shoot weddings for what seems like forever, (ok, ok, 16 months, but who’s counting?!) so I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to be back behind my camera. We are talking kid at Christmas type excited. Times 1000. I’m not even going to lie, that doesn’t even come close,…