I am always touched when a couple take the time to write to tell me of their experience of using me as their photographer, especially so when they write as lovely things as Melissa & Gareth did! Thank you Melissa & Gareth for your kind testimonial which means so much to me. It was a real pleasure to be part of your special day.
Sam and Ed married in the West Sussex countryside at the working farm known as Southend Barns. Surrounded by fields and set amidst beautiful landscaped gardens, this venue continues to be a magical place for so many couples, where they can tie the knot and be photographed against the array of idyllic backdrops and authentic rustic scenery. The modern design within areas of this renovated barn compliment couples like Sam and Ed perfectly, ensuring charm and character are balanced in good measure with the modern day bride and groom’s contemporary taste and style choices. Honoured to photograph this fun-loving couple, we enjoyed capturing the quirky moments alongside the calm ones, getting creative with the variety of spaces we had at our fingertips.
“Never work with animals or children”, they say. Well I do both. And I love it! My job is truly a privileged one which I will never tire of! If you have followed any of my previous blogs you will have noticed that much of my time is spent capturing brides and grooms-to-be, making the biggest commitment ever on arguably the most special and important day of their lives. This is an awesome honour for me to capture and, despite nearly two decades of photography under my belt, I still feel blown away every time a couple ask me to photograph their big day. Between weddings however, I am often found photographing glowing bump-laden mums-to-be, squeaky-new newborns, mischievous toddlers, sometimes harmonious / sometimes chaotic sibling combinations and character-filled families taking all forms, shapes and sizes. Sometimes the ‘family’ portrait shoot simply involves a single beloved pet, yet each and every opportunity to capture bonds of love between those considered precious, cherished and adored by their loved ones, is unique. It demands thoughtful preparation, good timing, the right environment and professional handling - to mention just a few of the key elements that need to be right when considering booking a portrait shoot. In this blog I will aim to unpack these elements a little to give you a headstart if you are thinking about why, how and when to have portraits taken. You need to feel confident about making the plans to capture your developing family in photographs and not fear the task and then miss the moments. Such crucial stages will be fleeting, can never be re-lived, and equally should never be forgotten, which is why now is the perfect time to get planning.
