Behind the scenes

Each part of a wedding calls for its own kind of magic. Sometimes I step forward, sometimes I step back. And I mix different genres of photography to tell your unique story. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I bring it all together to capture your day respectfully and beautifully.

You want everyone to have a great day without being distracted by the photography. So ‘discreet’ is top of the qualities you’re looking for in a wedding photographer. sticks hand in the air I’m proud to tick that box. But this doesn’t mean you won’t see me. Come behind-the-scenes to find out more about how […]

How to capture love sustainably As an earth-conscious wedding photographer, I don’t just want to preserve your memories, I want to do my bit to preserve our planet, too. So in this post, I’ll share what I’m doing to reduce my carbon footprint so I can offer more sustainable wedding photography. I hope it might […]

In my opinion, anyone who says they love their job 100% of the time is one of two things: Lying, or someone who rocks orphaned baby pandas to sleep (which is a real job, btw). So I’m keeping it real and lifting the lid on the hardest things about being a wedding photographer.

Wondering which bits of wedding-photographer-life are the most fun, enjoyable, and fulfilling? Come BTS to find out the best things about being a documentary wedding photographer in the UK.

Keen as a bean to showcase your precious photos the way they were designed to be enjoyed … but perplexed by the (really rather pricey) price of pro wedding albums? Let’s go BTS to investigate whether professional wedding albums are really worth their price tag.

According to ​research​, looking at photos of cute things – like dogs – can improve our mental health. And even make us more productive. So scroll forth, guilt-free, and be happy! Not a dog person? There are cats, horses, rabbits, lambs, bees, birds, and micro pigs just for you.

This is one of the most popular questions I get asked. And it comes in a variety of tones… Mostly inquisitive, sometimes empathic, and occasionally teasing. (The latter is usually hubs when he walks into the office and sees another wedding edit on my screen.) The short answer: No. The TL;DR answer: No, because the […]

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again (and probably a million times more): I’ve got the best job in the world. Now, let’s not gloss over things. Photographing a wedding, with all its pressures and only one chance to get it right, is hard. But there are many things that make life as […]

There are loads of reasons why I love being a wedding photographer… The love stories (be still, my heart). The wedding cake (drool). Capturing someone’s most precious memories (life goals achieved).  … And spending tonnes of time immersed in the UK countryside.  Road-tripping through sleepy villages (avec snacks) soaking in the stunning scenery is one […]

(I pinky promise this’ll be more reassuring than it sounds!) Never ask an introvert, “What’s the worst that can happen?” Still waters run deep. And even though I might look calm and tranquil on the outside, under the surface, my mind is puffing and panting in an overthinking marathon. So not only can I tell […]

One of my favourite childhood memories is dropping film (yep – actual old-school camera film!) off at Boots for developing. Snuggled inside that tiny black plastic barrel, this film was full of hope and anticipation. I’d fiddle with the flexible lid, rolling it on and off (just a little, it was important not to let […]

Words Woofs by Daisy and Poppy. Pictures by Mum (Sarah Vivienne). There’s no workplace like home. … Especially when your home has a furry friend or two ready and waiting to make your workday more wonderful! Which is why, this week, we’re taking over mum’s blog to share an inside peek at what life looks […]

If we’re ever at a wedding and you spot me standing with my hands on my hips, my head tilted to one side, and my brows furrowed so hard they meet in the middle and turn into a monobrow… it’s highly likely I’ll be trying to photograph one of the following: 10/ Getting out of […]

Hi, my name is Sarah and I’m a reformed plant murderer. Back in the day, if it was green, I treated it mean. No exceptions.  Except I didn’t mean to be mean.  I tried to keep the little green guys alive, but no matter what I did, nothing flourished.  Leaves would wilt. Flower buds would […]

Why ‘Sarah Vivienne Photography’? The story of how I named my business “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Remember that line from Romeo and Juliet? Forgotten it?  Never read it? Busy penning love notes at the back of the classroom and missed the […]

Woofs! It’s Daisy repawting! *jumps up with muddy paws and gives you a big lick* It’s lovely to see you. Your shoes look fab! Very chewable. Have some tea and sit on my favourite sofa with me. (Don’t mind the fur.) You can stroke me while I tell you about my visit to Stapleford Park, […]