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It’s all about the details
When every couple plans their wedding they spend an inordinate amount of time choosing even the smallest details. Although some of these details may not be individually noticed by all guests, they will be vital in sculpting the day and the experience for all involved....
You ARE beautiful – no matter what YOU say
I've lost count of the number of times I'm asked by someone can I Photoshop them to make them thinner, or to lose a double chin. In fact if I was given £1 for every time I was I would be significantly better off! But my answer is always no and for very good reasons. I...
Here come the girls…
It's International Women's day!There is an International Women's day for the same reason there is an International Men's day. To celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Yes the day also challenges us to work towards women's...
Behind the Magic – Camera lens distortion – Optical & perspective what is the difference?
Have you noticed when taking a photo of your horse with your phone that their head is huge, and I mean HUGE? Yes you're not going mad it will look disproportionally hug. This is due to something called perspective distortion. There are two main types of distortion...
Behind The Magic – Understanding aspect ratios
If you're reading this article you most likely have stumbled across the term 'aspect ratios' and are wondering how it affects your photography. What are aspect ratios? Put very simply it's the shape of your photograph. You can shape your frame either as a square or...
Behind The Magic – The importance of correct colour
Every time you upload a photo to social media you are presented with the option to apply a filter. Each filter does something different but almost all in some way affect the appearance of colour. Filters can be fantastic as they allow you to maintain a consistency to...
It’s all about the horse, your stunning equine supermodel
We all think our horses are supermodels and worthy of the pages of CountryLife magazine, and I want to create images that could be taken right from the centre spread! I love taking photos of people and their horses but I also love, and perhaps that little bit more...
#Whataboutweddings?
It was with sadness that I watched Boris Johnson make his announcement last Friday. An announcement which put a halt to the intended relaxation of restrictions that would have allowed receptions of 30 people to take place. With the current spikes in infections of...
Velvet & Broon Flowers
Are you looking for bright and brilliant flowers for your wedding? If so Lesley of Velvet Broon flowers is the lady for you and the latest to feature in my 'Suppliers I love' feature! Meet Lesley It was one of those fateful occurrences, that I'm ever thankful for,...
Behind the Magic – Equine Session Workflow
I've previously gone into some detail of my editing workflow but what about the whole session? Let me take you on a whirlwind tour of how an equine session goes! Before the Session • Send client welcome guide - This answers all the questions a client should have, and...
How to have a memorable (for the right reasons) socially distanced covid-19 wedding
Covid-19 it's a bit of an annoying B*&@$£ as far as weddings are concerned. Over the last few months one by one I have rescheduled almost every wedding booked for this year pushing them into next year and beyond. Yes that hurts my finances, but even more so it...
Learn how to use OCF for black background portraits like a pro
If you are a photographer browsing my site you may well be interested in how I work and how I create my stunning studio lit black background images.Well good news you can now find out exactly how by subscribing to my first online training course to teach you exactly...
Tournerbury Woods Estate – Outdoor Weddings
Late last year I was involved in a beautiful editorial shoot at Tournerbury Woods estate on Hayling Island in Hampshire which has been featured on the English Wedding Blog. If I'm honest prior to the photoshoot I didn't know of its existence, but now it ranks as one...
Behind the Magic – Editing Natural Light Black Background Portraits
I've previously talked about how I create most of my black background images and also different methods of how to create them. Now it's time to start looking at how I edit them. This year I will be bringing you more videos that delve further into my editing process....
Vicky & Pete – Fison Barn at the Earth Trust – Wedding
I was thrilled to be asked to photograph Vicky and Pete's wedding day at the absolutely breathtaking venue the Fison Barn, which is part of the Earth Trust centre in Little Wittenham. The weather threatened to disrupt the day, even if the photos suggest otherwise!...
Top tips for a country wedding… In Winter!
I caught up with the fabulous Katherine from Honey & Horseshoe events. Katherine is a wedding & events planner and co-ordinator who specialises in all things country. She has been kind enough to impart some of her wisdom to help you plan your best winter...
Jersey wedding suppliers who rock THE Rock!
For those that don't know, I'm a Jersey girl born and bred. The Rock, as it is affectionately known to islanders, is now though my home away from home. I welcome any excuse to travel back to the island for work, as it gives me excuse to visit friends and family. I...
Should you have a non legal wedding ceremony? The Benefits & back falls
When is a UK ceremony recognised by law? Under UK law, other than in a few exceptions, the only places you can legally get married are in a Christian church or a licenced building. There are exceptions which relate to Jewish, Quaker or 'emergency' weddings. All these...
What would you like to know?
Have you got a burning question you would like to ask me? Would you like to know something about how I create my images or how I work? Drop me a line and let me know.