It’s always a pleasure to get to know couples a few weeks or months before their big day on an engagement or pre-wedding shoot. Not only does it help us get to know each other before the wedding – but it also gets them used to being in front of the camera. As it happens, I knew Andy and Gen before so it was such a joy to get to photograph them shortly after they got engaged.
I’ve found that engagement photography is such a great bonus for couples because, as I mentioned, it gets them used to being in front of the camera – but more than that – it gives them some perfect, more casual photos, to go alongside their formal looks on the Big Day.
It was such a lovely late-afternoon stroll through Bramber Castle ruins and around the grounds in Steyning. Thanks for the opportunity to do this pre-wedding shoot, guys and I absolutely cannot wait to get your wedding photography to complete the set at your highly-anticipated wedding next week.
There’s always something especially romantic about February weddings, but sometimes you can find yourself at the mercy of the elements! However, a few weeks back now, I was able to share in Scott and Louises’ special day – and the weather stayed calm throughout the whole day. The crisp, almost Spring like, day showcased just some of the awesome Field Place settings and scenery that surrounded this amazing couple.
Both Scott and Louise’s fun and friendly personalities shone through the entire day. It was such a privilege to be asked to capture their marriage and be a part of their infectious joy that quickly spread throughout their guests.
Maybe it was best illustrated by Scott’s ‘being pulled away from the car’ idea, which was a fantastically funny scene to create and capture for them. Either that or Louise’s super-classy denim jacket with her new married name on the back. The day was filled with memorable moments just like these, and I loved every second of it – nearly as much as they clearly did. Congratulations to such a beautiful couple and thank-you for having me at your special celebration.
Bignor Park Estate was shrouded in a cool mist the morning of this beautiful elopement Photography shoot.
Many Sussex wedding suppliers had come together this fresh morning to create something rather special together.
Nikki from The Toast had been collating and sharing her vision of earthen tones, dramatic features and soft textures for months and the anticipation of finally bringing this dream to life was tangible in the air.
The 200 year old stables and coach house at Bignor Park Estate was the perfect backdrop with white washed walls and rustic brickwork flooring. Each supplier brought so much life and creativity to this shoot displaying their talents in such a passionate and yet gentle and intricate way.
The various scenes you will see below showcase everything you would want for a unique and stunning wedding day in Sussex.
As a Sussex wedding photographer it’s always such an honour to be a part of shoots like this where you’re part of something bigger than yourself. There were so many incredible people who came together to make this happen and the photos from this wedding elopement style shoot were really something special.
Being part of the family, this was always going to be a special wedding to photograph for me. It did mean juggling a couple of my own little munchkins throughout the day, something I doubt I’ll ever have to do again!
But it was a great privilege to do such a beautiful wedding in such a picturesque setting as Kings Weston House in Bristol. It made some perfect framing for Jeremy and Pin. Backdrops of giant blue walls, golden brickwork and luscious grounds made for the perfect pictures of such a special couple to me.
Lydia and Michael’s wedding took place on a bright February morning where the rare winter sunshine made everyone feel like spring had arrived to celebrate with them. I met Lydia and her bridal party at her family home where she had grown up and was welcomed to the smell of croissants fresh from the oven….
Summer…how I love your long evenings and the almost guarantee of that golden light that makes me smile from the inside out. Lydia and Michael’s engagement shoot was photographed on one of those perfect evenings with warm breeze, long shadows and golden sunshine. They had chosen Tilgate Park in Crawley for their engagement session and…
It was beautiful, early start to the July wedding of Mr & Mrs Adams. I arrived at the brides home to a peaceful atmosphere and the smell of coffee and croissants from the cozy kitchen where her parents were welcoming the bridesmaids and hair and make up artists. The bride, Emily, was fresh faced and…
This wedding was such a dream. A bright summer August morning in the countryside of Sussex this couple said “I do” and I had the absolute pleasure of capturing their moments as a Shoreham wedding photographer. Their ceremony was at the beautiful Saint John the Baptist Church in Findon and their reception was held at the stunning Long…