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#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...
Behind The Magic – My ‘kit’ list!
Today I'm going to talk to you about what camera equipment I work with and why. If you have any questions stemming from this article please feel free to ask. Firstly I am a Canon girl always have been and suspect always will be. It's the old age debate Canon vs Nikon...
Behind The Magic – Creating Dramatic Black Background Portraits
I have always loved producing dramatic portraits and with the investment in some new lighting equipment last year I have finally been able to start producing what my creative brain has always wanted to. A lot of people will refer to the photos as 'black background'...
Behind The Magic – 10 reasons why the pros choose ‘that’ fence
I regularly read complaints from riders that the pro photographer at an event chose the smallest/most boring/"insert similar complaint here" fence so I thought I would take the opportunity to explain why. There are a LOT of considerations by the photographer as to...
Behind The Magic – Day in the life of a Wedding Photographer
I absolutely love photographing weddings, what better thing than to share a couple's special day, recording those memories that they can look back on for years to come. The process of photographing a wedding though starts long before the day itself. After a couple...
Behind the Magic – Taking a good action photo of a horse
I'm asked time and time again how to take a good photo of a horse especially in motion so what better to be the subject of my first Behind The Magic article. There are no simple answers but here are 10 tips to help achieve a good photo wherever possible. They are far...
Behind the Magic
I have been far too quiet on my site for far too long whilst busy with various projects so I thought I would create a new series of posts called 'Behind the Magic'. This series will give you a behind the scenes look into what I do and how I do it. Whether it is a run...
Paul & Vicky – Haldon Belvedere – Devon
For the uninitiated Haldon Belvedere otherwise known as Lawrence Castle is a small 18th century castle built on a high ridge on the edge of Haldon Forest. It sits high on its hill looking out across the valley towards the city of Exeter. A perfect venue for an...
Not an oil painting…
This isn't an oil painting or a photo from the 1800s. Just another damp misty day in Wiltshire!
Starry night – late night photography
On Friday night it was a new moon perfect conditions for capturing the stars. I took myself up to a spot as far away from civilisation as I could locally and captured some stunning shots of the milky way. Click each image to see the larger version in all it's glory
Rob & Lizzie – Laughern Hill Estate
Laughern Hill in Worcestershire was the venue for Rob & Lizzie's wedding on a beautiful July day this year. This beautiful country house is a hidden gem, perfect for both small and larger weddings just outside Worcester. The preparations took place in the main...
Trash the dress – Jersey
A Trash the Dress Beach photo shoot was the order of the day when visiting Jersey earlier this year. It would have been rude not to considering the beautiful weather and equally beautifully scenery. St Ouen's bay was the beach of choice. Limited on time due to an...
Emma & Tris – Fullerton Estate – Test Valley
Cottonworth Vineyard which is part of the Fullerton Estate was the stunning venue for Emma and Tris' wedding in July 2014. Cottonworth vineyard itself produces fantastic top quality English wines but its capabilities and beauty as a wedding venue are a much under used...
Clare & Stu // Equine Photo Shoot With Stars!
I photographed Clare and Stu's wedding back in December they then asked me back to Somerset for an equine photo shoot so they could get some photos of their horses and dogs who couldn't be involved in the wedding itself and who I was I to refuse! The photo shoot...
Claire & Rich’s Wedding – Tiverton Devon
Claire & Rich were married at the end of June is the traditional rural village of Templeton nr Tiverton Devon. It was a community wedding with multiple village residents getting involved with everything from flowering arranging, venue decoration to transport which...
Aiden // Baby photoshoot
When I was in Devon recently I met up with Aiden and his mum for a baby photoshoot. Although Aiden was teething he was still a great model as I'm sure you will agree from this small collection. If you are interested in a baby photoshoot or a family portrait session...
Mitsubishi Badminton Horse Trials 2014
Once again this year I was covering the Mitsubishi Badminton Horse Trials CCI**** and Grassroots competitions for eventing website e-Venting.co.uk. I spent the entire week at the event reporting and photographing and what a competition it was. Photographs are...
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.