Yesterday Katie and Sam got married at Hassop Hall in Derbyshire in what was my last wedding of 2009. It was a long old day of travelling half way up the country and back again, but certainly worth it for the chance to be a part of this beautiful winter wedding. Katie and Sam are now off on their honeymoon, and I will be leaving for the airport in about 5 minutes to catch my flight to Finland where I’ll be ringing in the New Year.
See you all in 2010!
I can’t quite believe we’re almost at the end of this year. I still have one wedding to go until 2009 comes to a close, but you won’t see the results of that until after the new year. This year has gone by in a whirlwind, while managing to include a staggering amount of amazingness – I can’t begin to tell you how fortunate I feel. I really want to thank all of my clients who have made it possible – from the bottom of my heart – you all rock!
Also, a huge huge thank you to Susanna, who’s the most amazing assistant any photographer could ever have!
If this year was amazing, 2010 is going to be completely off the scale. I’m so stoked to already be in the position where I’m at full capacity for wedding bookings for next year (which means, if you’re thinking about hiring me for 2011 you might want to get on the case quite early). There are so many brilliant weddings to look forward to next year, from romantic countryside weddings, to London city weddings, not to mention a seaside wedding in Cornwall and a couple of absolutely enchanting sounding weddings in France! I feel a bit like a kid in a candy store and just can’t wait to get stuck in!
But first, it’s time to take some quiet time and enjoy Christmas, while reflecting on the great memories I gained during the passing year. Here are a few of my favourite pictures from 2009. And with that, Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year everyone! x
At the weekend I had the pleasure of spending a very crisp morning with the Bennett family. Leela is a local photographer, who originally contacted me as she needed some shots of herself for her website. The shoot eventually evolved into a family shoot with her husband Andrew and son Jasper, with some portraits of Leela thrown into the mix. It was a cold cold day, but in that lovely sunny and fresh way, and I thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with the Bennetts. It was such a pleasure meeting you all and I really hope you like your pictures! x
I was pretty chuffed when I was asked whether my pictures from Emily and John’s awesome wedding could be used in a double feature between two rocking UK wedding blogs, Rock’n Roll Bride and Rock My Wedding. As a photographer, I tend to tell stories via the pictures I post. The thing I really like about being featured in wedding blogs is that I then often get to read the other side of the story, as told by the bride herself. You can check the features out here: Part I & Part II.
After my little break, I couldn’t have wished for a nicer wedding than Emily and John’s to get me back into the swing of things. Winter weddings are always a bit of challenge when it comes to available light and the weather in general, and this one certainly wasn’t an exception. The ceremony of Emily & John’s wedding took place at Woodstock Town Hall in Oxfordshire, at 3pm. The sun set at 3.35pm. And let me tell you, when the sun sets outside of London, it actually gets dark. Like really dark. :D Despite the darkness, and the constant rain, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed recording the warm atmosphere of this wedding. The reception, at The Great Barn in Aynho, had such a joyous and christmassy feel to it that I felt compelled to put my own Christmas decorations up the very next day!
Thank you so much Emily & John for letting us share your gorgeous and fun wedding day with you!
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