February 18, 2016
Olly & Abby's Wintery Upwaltham Wedding
Olly and Abby chose Upwaltham Barns in West Sussex for their magical wintery wedding on 4th December last year. They were blessed with the perfect winter day; cold, crisp and clear, and though the weather was chilly, the day itself was filled with heartfelt emotion and warmth. Right from the outset I knew this couple were going to be great fun to photograph. We always had a good giggle together, and from initial meetings to the engagement shoot they would always arrive with their hilarious dog in tow, a dog they fully acknowledged looked a lot more closely related to a fox!
I started out at Flintstone Cottages in Aldingbourne with Olly and his two Best Men. I managed to lure the gents out into the gardens for this atmospheric shot showing off the sweeping winter light. I love how the long shadows emphasise the rather 'catalogue model' or even 'James-Bond-esque' poses the guys are strutting!
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December 22, 2015
Lauren & Mat's September Upwaltham Barns Wedding
Lauren and Mat were blessed with the perfect late summer day for their wedding at the gorgeous family run venue of Upwaltham Barns in September this year. The soft sunshine flooding over the rolling hills of West Sussex could almost convince you that an English summer was always this romantic! It wasn't just the light though that made this wedding such a rosy one. Subtle themes which ran throughout the day, coupled with warm personal touches showed that Mat and Lauren had a vision - and they nailed it!
There was a vintage feel right from the start which began with Lauren's gorgeous dress. Floor length, with beaded embellishments and short ruffle sleeves it conjured a feel of the early swing era, complete with vibrant red lipstick. Her hair and makeup were expertly done by her very own bridesmaids who are 'in the trade!' In return she had provided her 'team' with personalised satin dressing gowns:
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November 04, 2015
Mark and Catherine’s August wedding was a gorgeous day full of glorious sunshine, lots of laughs and magical moments. The wedding took place at the stunning Upwaltham Barns near Petworth; the perfect venue for their pretty pastel countryside theme which included an abundance of flowers and rustic inspired details. I first met this lovely couple for their engagement photos at Goodwood, this was where they first met which made the shoot even more special.
On the big day, Catherine had chosen to get ready at their home in Clanfield surrounded by her bridesmaids and family. The girls all had loads of fun together being pampered by hairdressers and makeup artists before they headed to Upwaltham Barns. Catherine literally could not wait to get to the venue's luxurious bridal suite, Jasmine Cottage, to add the finishing touches to her look and slip into her dress!
While Catherine was making her final preparations, I went to see Mark and his groomsmen who were all suited and booted, and looking very smart indeed. We wanted to capture a few photos of the boys together around the barns before guests arrived. I knew from talking to Catherine and Mark at their planning session that they wanted me to capture a mixture of timeless yet contemporary images, allowing their personalities to shine through. I particularly like this image taken at the entrance to The East Barn. Mark and his best man are in the full shot while you can still see the two other ushers in the reflection of the glass doors. I always love experimenting with the composition of photos and looking for the unexpected, I was really pleased with how this one worked out.
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