Sally & Ben
“Suppliers weren’t interested when we said we didn’t have a date yet. They only wanted to book us, not help us, but Sarah really cares and you never feel like you’re just another job.”
…And the first decisions you make - like your wedding day vision, your venue, and your photographer - will determine how much you love your photos. But not in the ways you might think.
So I’ve created this corner to share the kind of honest information and advice you might hope to get from a good friend - who also happens to be an experienced wedding photographer.
Everything here is free. Please, help yourselves!
- Doughnuts disappear faster than cake
- Love really is all around
- Scissors are the most sought-after wedding day item
Do you wish the million questions you don’t have answers to yet would stop racing round your head at 3am? Do you wish suppliers would tell you what you really need to know so you don’t have to guess for yourselves? Do you wish you had more encouragement and fewer opinions?
Well, your karma collection must be high… because your wish just came true!
Take a minute. Breathe. This is a place where you can chill, be yourself, and feel supported while you find your feet.
I’ve been to hundreds of weddings. Here’s what I've learned:
Everything I know, I share with you
FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY RESOURCES
06. Ask me anything
05. preserving your
family heirlooms
04. planning your wedding
03. Choosing your
wedding photographer
02. Choosing your venue
01. Dreaming up your day
Choose your adventure
Take what you need, ignore the rest, come back anytime.
Dreaming up your day
These editorial shoots were literally styled to be stolen! So if you fall in love with a tablescape, covet a bouquet, or hanker after the stationery, please steal with glee.
Find your style
Chilled but classically elegant ideas that would look right at home in the hills of Tuscany
Tuscan tipi wedding at Deene Park
More elegant country house wedding ideas than you can shake a bouquet at
Sutton Bonington Hall wedding
Bucolic British bolthole meets sophisticated and sustainable micro-wedding venue
Keythorpe Hall wedding
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Kelmarsh Hall styled with an abundant but earth-friendly look
Sustainable luxury wedding
Feminine, frothy & fulsome florals at St. Peter's church
Horninghold church wedding
Regency-inspired (any Bridgerton lovers out there?) pale blue editorial shoot at Kelmarsh Hall
Pale Blue Outdoor Wedding
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Magical, divine details for a pale and interesting Spring look
Spring wedding ideas
Top tip! You can never have too many candles for this look
cozy, Winter wedding
I challenge you to find anything more classically romantic than this burgundy and blush styling
Burgundy & blush wedding
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Choosing Your Venue
Here are the things your wedding venue (probably) won’t tell you but you might want to know and consider from a photography perspective.
Be prepared
How to navigate your wedding venue's recommended supplier list
Should I pick a photographer who’s recommended by my venue?
Tag along while I explain the pros and cons of using a photographer who has experience at your wedding venue
Should I pick a photographer who has worked at my venue before?
A wedding photographer’s guide on what to look for in a wedding venue to get magical photos
How to choose a photogenic wedding venue
These are the venues that continually leave a mark on my heart. Some in Northamptonshire, some further afield, one right on your doorstep. But the things they have in common? They’re elegant but relaxed, pair well with timeless and organic wedding photography … and not a cookie cutter wedding in sight.
Find your dream venue
Somewhere in Northamptonshire
Fawsley Hall
Deene Park
Courteenhall
Boughton House
Rushton Hall
Rockingham Castle
Kelmarsh Hall
Hill Farm House
Somewhere further afield
Kilworth House
Exton Park
Chicheley Hall
Cain Manor
Woburn Abbey
Stapleford Park
Notley Abbey
Somewhere dog-friendly
Looking for a wedding venue that’s truly dog-friendly? These are the rarest-of-rare places I’ve come across where dogs are treated like any other guest - with none of the usual ‘outside only and just for photos’ rules.
Stoke Rochford Hall
Stapleford Park
There’s no venue more unique than the one quite literally on your doorstep.
There’s so much freedom to do things your way. It’ll be like a relaxed weekend garden party - but even better because it’s your wedding. And already filled with so many stories, it’s the obvious place to make wedding memories.
But whilst sentimental, a wedding at home is quite the undertaking. And it’s not just the power, parking, and portaloos … alfresco locations bring their own photography challenges too. But you don’t have to navigate this alone; I’ve written a guide packed with info and inspo just for you.
Somewhere only we know
Zoe & Danny
“Sarah has a wealth of experience; she is by no means just a photographer, she is a wedding guru!”
Sweet words
Choosing Your wedding photographer
Check out this blog post and set yourselves up for photos that make you rush straight to Facebook to update your profile pic.
A guide to choosing your wedding photographer
How about here?
A wedding photographer should fit into your vision like a flake fits into a 99. But with soooo many options where do you start to find that special someone?
Why you MIGHT WANT posed and natural wedding photos
Everything you need to know about editing styles
or here?
Heidi & Ricky
“Sarah was always available for any questions or to talk about any concerns or fears we might be feeling. She answered all our questions about photos and even weddings in general. We really appreciated the care she put into something that was so important to us.”
Planning your wedding
Plan like a pro
Honour your heritage and do things your way
Wondering how to put your own twist on age old traditions, blend your respective heritages into your day, or balance love and loss? Try these inspiration articles for size…
Meaningful ways to incorporate new and old traditions into your wedding
Heartfelt ways to remember lost loved ones at your wedding
Feel calm and confident
Want to know how to speed up your group photos, how to get good pics - when you’re an introvert that hates having their photo taken - and how to respond to your parents when they worry about the house being too messy for photos? Take a deep breath. Then explore the articles below (I promise they’ll even satisfy worrisome parents).
How to get gorgeous group photos and chic couple shots – without spending all day posing
The introvert’s guide to surviving wedding photography
How to feel confident in front of the camera…
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Wedding photography advice for mums
How to slow down time on your wedding day
Why are unplugged weddings a thing and should you have one?
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Prepare for all weathers
Once you set a date, get ready to embark on an endless quest to work out which weather app is the most accurate! You won’t be able to help yourselves! But you can help yourselves to my weather guides - written to help you make the best of whatever the weather throws at you.
Hot and sunny wedding photography tips
Windy wedding photography tips
Wet wedding photography tips
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Winter wedding photography tips
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Include all the family
Lizzie & Adam
“We really liked being guided through the whole process but never felt pushed or pressured.”
Sweet clients
Preserving your family heirlooms
You’ve been there, done that, and got the beautiful photos. But just when you thought the wedmin was all over, a wedding photographer asks “Have you thought about what you want to do with your photos?” Now there’s a whole new world to explore! I’ve written these guides to demystify things.
Why and where to print your wedding photos
Why are pro wedding albums so expensive?
Professional wedding albums
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