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Pen & Cam : Cornish farewell couple shoot

November 13, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Last time I photographed Pen & Cam was for their anniversary session right after they had moved to Cornwall. It’s a little bit bittersweet that this next shoot took place at a time when they were getting ready to relocate to Cam’s native Australia. They will be deeply missed by most of Cornwall (no joke, there are SO many people here that love these two!), and I’m hoping Cornwall will always hold a tiny piece of their hearts as they look over a different ocean.

We were both raised by oceans and eventually migrated to jungles of concrete. With time, it became clear we yearned for the raw energy of the sea. The need to breathe grew and we found ourselves moving to a windswept Cornish Headland, and we’ve never regretted that decision.

– Pen & Cam

Pen & Cam (and little Cujo), I really hope you’ll have the most amazing new life ahead of you. See you down under one day I hope! xo

Rosanne & Olly : a love story of two beaches

September 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Oh my, how time flies! It suddenly seems ages ago when we went for a cliffside walk with Rosanne & Olly (avec the most adorable Turnip!) on one of the many many days last summer when the sun was just relentlessly bright and warm all the way into the evening. What I’d do to go back now! Not a lot beats the magnificent views of Cornwall, but getting to spend time giggling with these two just might, adorable doesn’t quite cover it.

From opposite sides of the coast, we met in the middle and a relationship developed from laughter, adventure and love of music. One year on, and it’s still the same – exploring, walking and smiling.

– Rosanne & Olly

Ro & Olly, I know you don’t care for the ‘mushy’ stuff, but I can’t help get a bit sentimental looking back at how cute you two are together – thanks for letting me share a moment of happiness with you.

Frøy & Alex : couple photography in the dunes

July 16, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Frøy, from Norway & Alex, from Devon, have made Cornwall their home while Frøy studies here. On a beautiful hazy summer’s day, we had a little shoot on the beach to create a memory of this time in their lives.

‘Cornwall has been a little adventure, having fires on the beach, swimming before work and exploring the beautiful coastal paths. We love it here.’
– Frøy & Alex

Shooting couples in love in the glorious setting that Cornwall provides fills me with unspeakable joy! What an adventure life is!

Sophie & Gareth : Midsummer’s couple session in Cornwall

June 26, 2018 · Leave a Comment

It was Midsummer’s Eve and the weather really couldn’t have been more beautiful when we headed out to West Pentire for Sophie & Gareth’s couple session. Sophie loves colour, so we were beyond excited that the poppies were out for us – what could be more perfect than a cliff-top poppy field on a gloriously sunny day?

‘Cornwall will always have a place in our hearts. It was only supposed to be a year – I was straight out of uni and needed some time to figure out what our next steps were. 8 years later, and Cornwall has allowed us to not only build a business together but also to develop a pace of life that no other part of the UK would’ve allowed – to enjoy together, to grow together, to explore together.’
– Sophie & Gareth

We wrapped up the session with a walk on Crantock beach and some pizza afterwards. I loved spending time with these two, enjoying the beautiful Cornish scenery, and all the laughter and joy. It really was the perfect Midsummer!

Janice & Derek | Beloved

November 6, 2012 · 14 Comments

Once a year I try to do something to help a charity with the work I do, and this year the opportunity came when Love My Dress teamed up with Oxfam to create a big old wedding auction. I donated a Beloved session to the auction (already married people should get to play too!), and the bidder who won a session with me was the lovely Janice from Essex.

On the day of Janice and Derek’s session the weather turned truly awful by the time we met, but since we had all travelled from different sides of the city, we decided to soldier on. I have to say I am quite surprised that Janice’s amazing energy and positivity didn’t literally stop the rain and bring out the sun, what a ray of sunshine this lady is! So even though the freezing rain didn’t make for ideal circumstances, I did have a thoroughly lovely time with Janice and Derek, and I think we managed to capture some of the joy that makes these two tick.

Thank you so much for bidding and helping with a good cause Janice, it was such a pleasure to spend time with you both! x

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