Gemma & Jamie’s Wedding – 25th April 2009

My second wedding this weekend and another beautiful sunny day after quite a showery start. Gemma and Jamie were married at the the lovely Blackbrook House in Derbyshire. I think I called it a ‘little jem’ in an earlier blog entry, and a jem it certainly is – it’s just gorgeous! It was such a lovely ceremony and I got to meet up with Gemma’s little nephew Oliver again. I was lucky enough to do a portrait shoot with Oliver last year (followers of my blog may recall the adventures of Oliver and Indie the dog!) It was lovely to see him again and hear all about Indie – Oliver has grown so much. Back to wedding mode now! – Gemma’s dress was stunning and her bridesmaids wore gorgeous cerise pink. Each and every Bride’s gown this year has been so different in style and yet they have all been so beautiful. I love to photograph weddings, but think that perhaps had I not been a photographer I would have loved to own a beautiful bridal boutique. My lovely friend Bev owns a gorgeous bridal boutique called ‘Honey Cole’ in Abbots Bromley and I just love it there!!

Esther & Lee’s Wedding – 24th April 2009

It was a beautiful sunny April day for the wedding of Esther and Lee on Friday. Their wedding ceremony took place at St. Chad’s Church in Lichfield and was followed by a reception at Swinfen Hall. Esther looked just like a princess in an absolutely gorgeous dress which had masses of floaty skirt and a beautiful train. Her two bridesmaids wore teal coloured dresses and her little flower girl Hannah wore a white ballerina style dress with a teal sash – girls you all looked fabulous. Esther and Lee’s evening celebrations were made complete by a wonderful surprise firework display. The happy couple are currently honeymooning in New York and Mexico.

Louisa & Stuart’s Wedding – 18th April 2009

I had the great pleasure of photographing the beautiful wedding of Louisa and Stuart last weekend. The weather was lovely, the ceremony was beautiful, the reception venue was stunning and Louisa and Stuart have to be two of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet – what a fabulous day! Their wedding ceremony was held in the private chapel of Abbots Bromley Girls School, where Louisa was once a pupil, and their reception was at the stately Somerford Hall. Louisa and Stuart are now honeymooning in the sun, but before they left, they found the time to send me a really lovely email. The very kind comments from themselves and their guests are so greatly appreciated. Thank you Louisa and Stuart – see you soon.

Tom & Sam - Lifestyle Portrait Shoot

Another great portrait shoot last week. This time I travelled up to Derby to meet up with teenage brothers Tom and Sam. Both are very sporty young men and they love the great outdoors. Tom who is 17 years old was even recently amongst an expedition who climbed Mount Everest!!! This really puts the mountaineering attempts that I made earlier this year at Bradgate Country Park (see an earlier blog entry) to shame!!! It is so refreshing to meet such fab young people who spend their time striving to achieve such great heights (no pun intended!)

Ellie – Lifestyle Portrait Shoot

I loved meeting up with Ellie for her portrait shoot in Warwickshire last week, and what a really lovely, talented young lady she is! She was such a natural in front of the camera and a pleasure to photograph. Ellie is very musical indeed, playing a number of instruments and is also a chorister at an prestigious cathedral school. I think that her sunny character really shines through in these images and I hope that Ellie and Mum love them!

Becky & Adrian's Wedding - 11th April 2009

What a wonderful wedding and one I’m certainly going to remember! Becky was an absolutely stunning Bride and her dress has to be one of my all time favourites. Becky and Adrian’s wedding took place at the beautiful Prestwold Hall in Leicestershire, a venue I had not photographed at before, and one I hope to be able to shoot at again as it is just fabulous! Becky and Adrian both live and work in London but are originally from the Midlands, and chose to return near to home for their wedding. Becky works for a radio station and Adrian is an actor, writer and stand-up comedian. Adrian and his best man Tom, gave what has to be the funniest speeches I have ever heard at a wedding – but as they are both comedians then I should have expected nothing less! The wedding went like an absolute dream and during the evening celebrations Becky and Adrian were treated to a very special surprise – a display of beautiful Sky Lanterns. This is the first time I had actually seen these personally, and what a truly magical sight they were, and quite emotional to see! Becky and Adrian are honeymooning in Borneo and I can’t wait to show them their wedding day pics, on their return.