February 10, 2017
Rachel & Doug's Scenic Summer Wedding
It wasn't only an artistic eye, creative flair, and highly efficient organisational skills that I gained when Rachel joined the KHP (Kelly Hearn Photography) team back in August 2015! It turned out that I was not only to acquire a talented colleague but also a truly wonderful friend. Fast forward a year and Rachel went from being behind the editing screen in my studio to being on my screen! Having relocated from Bristol, Rachel moved to beautiful Bosham and got engaged to Doug; a charming, popular and charismatic DJ, music agent, networker and friend - known and loved by many in these parts and beyond! Before I knew it, Rachel rocked into my office sporting some sparkly bling and I was being booked to photograph a wedding in August 2016! Stunning locations and venues were chosen for their personal meaning to Rachel and Doug, not to mention the breathtaking views that were to become awesome backdrops to a very memorable day. I was feeling honoured that I had been lucky enough to be asked to photograph the happy couple, it's always a pleasure photographing friends, and I couldn't wait!
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November 23, 2016
Abi & Rob's Southend Barns Summer Wedding
Abi and Rob had a standout wedding for so many reasons I barely know where to start! Their natural and effortless style brought a happy and relaxed vibe to the day from the get go, and the unavoidable romance between the couple made for a genuine and heartfelt celebration; it truly was a pleasure to photograph. With family close at their sides, you could see that these two were upheld with love and belonging, deeply connected to those around them. What gave their day even more prominence was the invitingly warm weather, clear summer skies and stunning backdrops which showcased beautifully the love that was marked within the rustic setting of Southend Barns that warm August day.
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October 26, 2016
Jo & James' Southend Barns Summer Wedding
Jo and James' glowing August wedding was set in an idyllic barn location nestled in the lush West Sussex countryside. Here, it felt like the verdant green grass couldn't get much greener or the freshly harvested golden hay any more golden and I was excited to be photographing this day, feeling that even nature seemed expectant with anticipation in the air of a very happy day to come.
What evolved throughout the day was this kind of photographic narrative; a story of a couple, revealed through the wide range of colours and textures found in details that I feel can often be overlooked in the hustle and excitement of the celebration itself. Capturing those details can offer an almost touchable impression of what is being seen, adding a kind of tactile aspect to the two dimensional, a sense which is easily bypassed when the focus of a photograph essentially is so visual. For this wedding however, I felt these textures and minutea opened up a world of information about Jo and James and the context of how they'd chosen to celebrate their commitment together.
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