Wedding photography planning

Your wedding to-do list is officially complete. All that’s left to do now is enjoy the rest of your lives together. Except … is that really it? IMHO, there should be one more thing on your to-do list… and that’s print your photos. But why bother? And where should you get them? Here’s a complete guide on printing your wedding photos like a pro…

You’ve made your family photo list. You’ve discussed potential portrait locations. And now you’re wondering what you need to do for the natural photos. In this guide, I’ll explain exactly how to get documentary wedding photos you’ll love and cherish.

Wedding traditions. Love ‘em? Hate ‘em? Don’t know that the heck to do with ‘em? Read on for ideas on how to tackle wedding traditions – including how to make them feel right for you and why that’s important for your photos.

Worried wet weather will spoil your wedding photos? Or, at the very least, guarantee you sing “It’s like raaaaain on your wedding daaaay” in your mind on repeat all day? Fret not. I’m here to reassure you that rain won’t ruin your wedding photos! Here’s how you can find the silver lining in rainy wedding photos.

Windy wedding photos are the forgotten middle child of the wedding photography world. Sure, everyone might stress about the more (in)famous photo worries like rain and cold. But tbh wind wreaks the most havoc … even though it can be a blessing. Read on to find out how to get great wedding photos on a windy day.

When it comes to braving the hazards of the UK weather as a wedding photographer, I’m a little like Elsa: The cold never bothered me anyway. But when my Nikons and I are sweltering in the sunlight? Yep, colour me worried. But summer wedding photography doesn’t have to be too hot to handle.

Dreaming of magical winter wedding photos? You’ve got great taste. The only thing better than a white Christmas is a white, wintery wedding. It’s your signed permission slip to light the fires and load up on hot chocolates and cuddles, too. What’s not to love? Well … maybe the cold. But that’s manageable. Let me explain how.

The iconic confetti wedding photo is one of my most requested pictures. But what makes them so special? And how can you set yourself up to get the very best confetti photo possible? Come along with me as I throw you all my pro confetti photo secrets.

If you’re a mother of the bride, a mother of the groom, a step-mum, or a mother figure going by any other name … this is for you.

Sometimes, you don’t know how much you need something until you see it. And then … you can’t imagine being without it. Like that time hubs bought me a slanket – so soft, warm, and relaxing. It’s exactly the same with golden hour wedding photos! Scroll down to steal my top tips on how to […]

In a ‘time travel is real’ kind of scenario, some people dream of inventing Google, rekindling a romance, or steering the Titanic away from that iceberg (so Jack really doesn’t have to let go). Me? I’d redo my wedding photography.

Have you got one must-have wedding photo? One you’re really looking forward to seeing? When I asked this question on the ‘gram, 75% of couples replied with the same thing … a reveal shot. Yep, everyone loves a surprise! Everything you need to know about reveal wedding photos There’s no denying it. Your loved ones’ […]

I photograph all sorts of weddings.  Formal church affairs, chic civil ceremonies, festival style unions, raucous tipi raves, intimate garden parties, relaxed rustic receptions… And whilst each one is totally different, they all have something in common: The couple’s main intention is “for everyone to just have a great time”. Because we’ve all been there.  […]

I hear you. You’d like posed photos as well as natural photos. Because those two things play different roles… The posed photos bring back your family history and heritage in a way that natural photos can’t. And the natural photos bring back feelings and people’s personalities in a way that posed photos can’t. And together, […]

There’s a reason why wedding cakes with different flavour tiers are so popular… Decadent chocolate fudge, crumbly carrot, luscious lemon, exotic coconut, trad fruit and nut… It’s hard to choose. Each one is completely different and delicious in its own way. And it’s the same with wedding photos. There’s natural documentary pictures, classic group photos, […]

Every step you take, every move you make, every vow you take … it’s all eyes on you. All day. Which is great if you love the spotlight, but problematic if you’re more of a private person. As an introvert, you’d probably rather skinny dip with sharks than even think about being the centre of […]

I bet my orange chocolate buttons you’ve heard these six words at least once: “Your wedding day will fly by!” Yep, I heard that all the time when hubs and I were planning our wedding. But the reality didn’t sink in until we suddenly found ourselves driving down the M1 to Heathrow airport the day […]

It happens at pretty much every wedding …  … A David Bowie ‘Let’s dance’ ringtone interrupting the vows. Photos of people taking photos. And guests posting pics to Insta before you’ve even uttered “I do”, let alone seen them yourselves – which is even worse if they’re unflattering and you then spend days fretting about […]

… and love the experience of being photographed as much as you love the actual photos How do you feel when someone pulls out a camera? Elegant and at ease like Meghan & Harry on the steps of St George’s Chapel? Or more like Chandler Bing grimacing for his engagement photo? Channeling Chandler?  Grab a […]

Small weddings overflowwwwwwwwwww with magic! Take it from me – and the small weddings I’ve had the joy of photographing – you’ve got a special opportunity to throw out the rule book, break free from tradition, ditch the expectations… and do something different. But most of all? You’ve got a great opportunity to make your wedding you. Wondering where to start? Let me help!

Weddings are a marketing mecca for words like ‘happy’, ‘perfect’ and ‘celebration’.  Well, durrr. Ain’t no-one interested in fear-based articles promising a day of doom and gloom. (Tabloids and Broadsheets excepted.) But still, perfection is an unrealistic ideal. It’s rare for a wedding to be 100% fairytale. And there are lots of reasons why it […]

You’ve probably been jokingly asking whether you need to buy a hat for the wedding of this loved up pair for ages … Now, the time has come. And the answer is: Yes! 100%. There aren’t nearly enough hats at weddings, IMO. In fact, I think “hats compulsory” should be on every wedding invitation. It’s […]

The implications for your wedding photography if you don’t arrive on time “The ceremony started on time today!” is a newsworthy tale to tell my hubs when I get home from shooting a wedding.   I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings and can count on one hand the number of ceremonies that have started on time. It’s […]