Bartholomew Barn Wedding Photography / Becky & Nathan
Back in April I had the absolute joy working with Becky & Nathan at Bartholomew Barn in West Sussex.
The weather was perfect for an English Country Barn Wedding. The day was just so much fun, with a Carnival theme they had vintage swings and games. I feel absolutely privileged and honoured that people put their trust in me to document their wedding story, this day was filled with so much emotion, love & happiness, a joy to witness and document.
Here is a little over 50 of my favourite images from the day along with a “photographers” narrative explaining my thought process and why I like the image…
I’m starting with probably my favourite frame from their day. Early on Becky had just finished preparations and her father is ready to see her for the first time in her dress. I really like how her mother is lending a comforting hand. Love the sense of anticipation… The next frame is seconds after
“How can we ever say a big enough thank you for the beautiful photos; they are truly stunning and importantly really capture the love and laughter from our magnificent day. We are so grateful to have had you involved and we will truly cherish them all for the rest of our lives. How talented you are so thank you for giving us, and our wedding day, the privilege to be documented by your artistic eye and lens. Simply superb”
At Bartholomew Barn moments before the brides arrival, I really like this frame of Nathan (looking a little nervous) with his best men. I always like to get a few frames of the groom before the ceremony.
Brides mother comforting her “soon to be” Son in Law - You can see the time in her watch, It’s a little thing but I think its rather nice to capture these little details
I slowed my shutter right down here to create a sense of movement - Vintage swings at weddings
Another personal favourite of mine, I capture so many hugs and kisses at weddings but I do love to capture a double hug with amazing expressions
As the sun goes down and before the party starts I like to take a step back - Bartholomew Barn looks amazing in all light but extra good here
The Story So Far - 2019
2019 has been simply amazing so far. Having worked with many wonderful caring couples. I simply haven’t had the time to blog as much as I’d like, so here is a half year round up, “the story so far” so you can see exactly just what I’ve been up too.
Fairyhill Wedding Photography - Bethan & Ross
Winter Wedding at the Stunning Fairyhill - Wales
Bethan & Ross are two of the nicest folks you could ever hope to meet and I was delighted to end my busy year documenting their wedding at Fairyhill in Wales just before Christmas. The couple really embraced my “hands off” approach to storytelling and it really shows here in the images. Their wedding had everything I love as a documentary photographer - gorgeous light - lots of emotion - great humour and great dancing. The light in December is at times beautifully harsh, creating some gorgeous high contrast images with lovely tones. This was certainly one of them days.
South Wales Wedding Photographer
It’s not often that I shoot in South Wales (I really should change that as I live here now), most of my work is actually in London and the South East, so it really was rather pleasant to be driving Westbound on the M4 for a change. Both Beth & Ross got ready on site at Fairyhill before heading off to a local church to get married. After a gorgeous ceremony and hundreds of hugs & kisses everyone made their way back to the venue to celebrate. This wedding was just really delightful and I feel absolutely privileged to have played a part in creating this photographic record. Here is a handful of my most favourite moments from their day.
Play the video above if you’d like to see more.
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Colville Hall Wedding Photography - Victoria & Matthew
What an amazing wedding!
Today I am delighted to share with you the summer wedding of Victoria & Matthew at Colville Hall in Essex (one of the nicest barns I have ever seen).
The happy couple booked me quite a while ago and decided to have one of my wedding photofilm productions, a really good move as the speeches were really heartfelt and sincere. I Particularly liked the poem from the brides mother and the sincerity from the grooms speech to his new wife… Best to press play on the film above with the volume up to really re-live their day… Absolutely gorgeous and well worth 5 minutes of your time.
Settle in for for the photofilm above or glide through the selection of my most favourite images below taking in every moment captured - Volume up as always with nice hot drink. Enjoy!
“Wow!! We are absolutely overjoyed with the photos. Thank you so, so much. The photofilm is absolutely incredible and we really love it. You’ve perfectly captured our day and we couldn’t be more pleased!”
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