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The Magic of Cornwall: family fun in the sun

June 22, 2015 · 1 Comment

Plan a family photography session in Cornwall. Click through for tips for places to stay and see!

Unfortunately a family photo shoot is too often a stressful dreaded date on the annual calendar, involving uncomfortable Sunday best clothes and awkward poses. But it doesn’t have to be! I’ve rather fallen in love with relaxed Family Together Sessions, and can’t wait to start doing more down in Cornwall. Wouldn’t you rather capture moments together while on a family weekend away to one of the most beautiful places the UK has to offer? Let me do your family shoot in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and let’s make natural happy family memories to treasure together.

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Cornwall photography by Marianne Taylor.
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Things to Do

There’s so much to do for each member of the family. North Cornwall offers some brilliant family days out, including kite-surfing, cycling, rock pools and bird parks – read this article for some great ideas for the active family.  Don’t forget Newquay if you are looking for a surfing weekend, and lots to do in a trendy yet family friendly destination.

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Some images from a Family Together Session in Rock with The Millard Family.

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Places to Stay

Here are some family friendly accommodation recommendations.

Sands Resort
A family run resort offering 2 roomed family accommodation, excellent facilities and complimentary family activities.

Beach Retreats
Self-catering accommodation on the Cornish coast offering a choice in size and price to suit your requirements.  Pets are also accommodated and as a bonus, you can pre-order groceries which will be ready for you when you arrive.

Watergate Bay Hotel
On a spectacular beach in North Cornwall, this hotel offers a beach holiday complete with the ability to get active in the swim club or learn a new sport with the extreme academy offering lessons in surfing, kitesurfing, waveski, stand-up paddlesurf and handplaning.

Headland Hotel
An iconic family owned hotel and cottages in Newquay, offering a host of specials throughout the year to accommodate families – well worth checking out.

The Park at Mawgan Porth
Whatever your style of family holiday from camping to cottages to luxury summerhouses – you can find it all here.  Close to one of the best beaches, with plenty of things to do, this is a great option for families and friends to get away together.

Perran Springs
Keen on camping, caravanning and getting back to nature for your holiday?  Then this holiday park is just right for you. With different fishing options and nature trails, there is so much on offer here. For more holiday park options have a read here.

Cornwall photography by Marianne Taylor.

The iconic Headland Hotel in Newquay.

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A Cornish sunset is the perfect way to end a day on the beach.

If you fancy combining a family holiday with a Family Together session, get in touch with me here and let’s talk!

Categories : Cornwall, Families, For photography clients, SERVICES, TOGETHER Tagged : Cornwall, cornwall family photographer, family photography, Family Photography Cornwall, family portrait, holiday photography, The Magic of Cornwall

The magic of Cornwall: cliff-top weddings by the sea

June 1, 2015 · 3 Comments

Plan your dream wedding in Cornwall. Click through for our recommendations for venues & vendors!

Over the years I’ve been so lucky to return to Cornwall over and over again for some of my favourite weddings, I have to pinch myself when I think that I will be living there permanently, and that these sort of affairs will be ‘the norm’! Cornwall offers many spectacular wedding venues with stunning sea views,  gorgeous beach receptions, and cliff top wedding options like Trevose Head, which is my idea of wedding paradise. Here are some of my favourite memories from Cornish weddings.

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Jo & Tom’s wedding at Trevose Head.

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Some recommendations for wedding venues & places to stay in the North Cornwall area:

Watergate Bay
Looking for a beach side wedding venue with a gorgeous 2 mile long sandy beach as a backdrop, plus beautiful rooms and incredible restaurants? Perfectly suited for intimate weddings.

The Scarlet
A unique and informal atmosphere catering for intimate weddings for 6, as well as larger weddings up to 78 people. The packages include the ceremony and a meal with spectacular sea views, plus the rooms are to die for.

Fistral Beach Hotel
Get married overlooking Newquay’s epic Fistral Beach – the perfect venue for a laid back relaxed wedding with breathtaking scenery.

Headland Hotel
Organising luxury weddings to suit everyones budget, style and size, this iconic seaside venue allows you to create your perfect bespoke wedding.

Trevone Farm
Planning an intimate family wedding, or looking for a unique place for your guests to stay? These 4 luxury houses will accommodate 26 people and are perfectly positioned for a romantic retreat.

Lewinnick Lodge
If you’re looking for a breathtaking but intimate reception and honeymoon venue, look no further. Sea views, romance and luxury  in modern contemporary rooms.

The Park at Mawgan Porth
A unique place with amazing food, and variety of cool accommodation options to suit every budget and every requirement.

Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall
Offering a stylish wedding venue with views across Watergate Bay, dance the night away after a lavish feast and an  unforgettable wedding day.

The Smugglers Den Inn
Offering views of the valley towards Holywell Bay, this versatile dining venue offers everything you may need for your special occasion including private parking, a separate bar area, and enclosed terrace overlooking the dunes.

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Cathryn & Alex’s wedding at Lantallack Farm.

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Rebecca & Andi’s wedding in Mawgan Porth.

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Penny & Alex’s wedding at Trevose Head.

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Some lovely people I’ve worked with in Cornwall:

Bespoke Humanist ceremonies by Zena Birch
Organically grown Flowers by The Garden Gate Flower Company
Handmade bespoke Cakes by The Natural Cake Company
Bespoke hand illustrated stationery on eco friendly paper by Charlie Scribble
Rustic and vintage wedding prop hire by Rustic Wedding Hire

Cornish cliff-top weddings are part of the reason I love Cornwall so much, as wedding photography is my passion – capturing the moments when people are at their happiest is such a privilege!

Contact me here for your wedding photography requirements in Cornwall.

Categories : Cornwall, Cornwall Weddings, For photography clients, SERVICES, WEDDINGS Tagged : Beach Wedding in Cornwall, Cornwall, Cornwall Cliff-Top Wedding, Cornwall Weddings, The Magic of Cornwall, Wedding Photographer Cornwall

The magic of Cornwall: plan a romantic getaway

May 25, 2015 · 1 Comment

Plan a together photography session in Cornwall. Click through for tips for places to stay and see!

As I’m getting closer to the BIG MOVE over to Cornwall (woop!), I thought I’d share some of my recommendations for romantic getaways. Whether you’re planning an engagement, pre-wedding or anniversary shoot, you couldn’t ask for a prettier setting than the quintessentially British seaside town of Padstow, or the wild and rugged coastline around Newquay, with its multiple beaches, such as Watergate Bay, which is the perfect place to stay if one or both of you would like to try your hand at surfing!

Cornwall is a stunning county, set on a peninsula completely surrounded by the sea, with a dramatic coastline, stunning cliff-tops, miles of sandy beaches and picturesque fishing harbours.  It offers so many things for a perfect couple’s getaway –  from the art scene to the food scene, walking trails, water-sports and amazing Celtic history. It’s also easy to reach by air with its own airport and regular flights from London and other European cities (with Exeter airport only a short drive away with even more flight destinations), or by train and car.

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The picturesque fishing town of Padstow.

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Kelly & Nik’s anniversary session in Fowey.

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St. Ives, a gorgeous seaside town brimming with arts, culture and Cornish atmosphere.

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My recommendations for romantic places to stay in the north Cornwall area (where I’ll be based) include:

Watergate Bay Hotel
Perfect for a beach holiday, especially for keen surfers – this hotel offers a little bit of everything for everyone.  Be active or just chill and enjoy – everything is designed to offer you the best of Cornish hospitality.

Scarlet Hotel
Cornwall’s escape for adults only, offering luxurious rooms each with their own individual outside space, is your chance to get away to for a private romantic break.  Stunning views of gardens, cliffs, sea and sky, great food at the Scarlet restaurant and the in house Spa treatments on offer will go a long way to recharging your batteries.

Beach Retreats
Self catering holiday homes with that extra touch help you make the most of your break away.  Pre-order groceries for your holiday and arrive to everything packed away and ready for you.

Fistral Beach Hotel
Breath-taking cliff top views from luxurious rooms with your choice of added extras to make that special occasion just that little bit extra special.  Check out the special break packages on offer and book your seaside adventure now.

Headland Hotel
A family owned hotel or self catering cottages with spectacular views,  Cornwalls only 5 bubble spa  and fine dining available – there is something to suit everyone’s requirements for the perfect romantic  get-away.

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Pen & Cam’s anniversary session on Pentire Head in Newquay.

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Whether you’re a first-timer, or an avid Cornwall visitor, I guarantee your time there will hold precious memories. Let me capture those memories in a Together Session, while you are relaxed and enjoying a special time away.  I can showcase your love story and create timeless memories to treasure forever. No matter what the occasion is, it’s all about the two of you together, focusing on one another and celebrating your love.

Contact me here for your Together Session in Cornwall.

Categories : Cornwall, Couples, Featured, For photography clients, SERVICES, TOGETHER Tagged : advice, Cornwall, engagement shoot cornwall, portrait photographer cornwall, pre-wedding cornwall, recommendations, The Magic of Cornwall

Pen & Cam | Together

February 25, 2015 · 9 Comments

Here’s a session that’s super close to my heart. Not only do I completely adore Pen & Cam, but I got to capture their Anniversary Together Session at Pentire Head in Newquay, Cornwall, which is one of the most beautiful places on earth (and soon to be right at my doorstep!). The wind might have been bracing, but these two rays of happiness brought their own microclimate to this portrait shoot, challenging even the sun to come out to play. This is the kind of photography I could do all day every day with a huge smile on my face.
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor
Cornwall Anniversary Together photography by Marianne Taylor

Categories : Cornwall, Couples, TOGETHER Tagged : anniversary, anniversary shoot in Cornwall, Beloved, Cornwall, Pen & Cam, Pentire, The Magic of Cornwall, together session, wedding anniversary

Cornwall, we’re on our way!

February 24, 2015 · 15 Comments

Photographer in Cornwall.

Once in a while you come across a place where you feel like your soul is at home. You might be thousands of miles from where you ever thought you’d end up, but you just feel at peace. For me that feeling has always been strongest in Cornwall. The wild ocean and the rugged, majestic landscape soothes me in a way that no other place on earth does. Over the years I’ve returned many times, often in winter, the wilder the better!

It’s been a day dream of ours to one day live in Cornwall. To be fair, it’s always been a more of a retirement plan due to the distance and the poor job opportunities for my husband. But sometimes, when you dream hard enough, and when you’re brave enough to ask out loud, magical things can happen.

Due to a combination of circumstances we figured out how we might be able to do this, right now, rather than in the distant future. It’s crazy how fast the momentum picks up speed after a decision is made. Our home is on the market and we’re getting ready to go. I’m sure it will take a little while to get everything in order, and the restlessness is building… I just want to be there already.

Despite the anxious wait, my heart sings with joy every time I think about it. Yes, we are coming, my beloved Cornwall! While it might take a little while for us to get there, I want to start reaching out to those of you out in the South West. If you, or your friends are getting married in Cornwall, do reach out. If you are a local vendor who wants to get together to make things happen do get in touch. If you want to hang out and have coffee or plan shoots or work with me in other ways in Cornwall let me know. I cannot wait to get down there and start my life!

P.s. Those of you not in Cornwall, don’t worry. We are planning to have a base close to London as well, so I will continue with my London (and destination) shoots and weddings, too.

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Categories : Cornwall, Musings, PERSONAL, SERVICES, Travel Tagged : Cornwall, Personal, The Magic of Cornwall, together session, wedding photographer

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