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Halloween Bride in the cornfield

October 30, 2017 · 5 Comments

Happy Halloween! Here’s something in equal measures spooky and cute (I don’t really do scary and grim :D) for you. Lucie, whom I work with regularly, has been pleading for us to do a Halloween-themed shoot for ages, and finally, I relented! My only wish was that we’d keep things on the pretty side, and that’s where make-up artist Abi Murray came in. She created this gorgeous pink toned candy skull make-up for Lucie, which played on the theme beautifully without being too gruesome.

Whether you love Halloween or not, I hope you’ll enjoy this candy skull bride in her cornfield kingdom!

THE TEAM

Photographer: Marianne Taylor
Model: Lucie Rose Donlan
Make-up: Abi Murray

Pretty in Pastel: multiway dresses at Enys Gardens

September 25, 2017 · 1 Comment

In August, I had the pleasure of photographing gorgeous dresses on four gorgeous girls in an equally gorgeous setting. While this was a commercial shoot, the likes of which usually live on my commercial site, I felt that the style and theme of this shoot suited this blog much better. Wouldn’t you agree?

These amazing Lavalia multiway dresses come in a rainbow of gorgeous colours and they are perfect for having bridesmaids in one colour or shade but allowing them to tie the dress in their own style! For this shoot, we chose pretty pastel shades that looked amazing in the beautiful setting of Enys Garden. We even managed to catch some sunshine, which has been eluding us most of the summer!

Thank you to the whole team for making this one of the prettiest shoots I’ve ever done! xo

THE TEAM

Photographer: Marianne Taylor
Dresses: Lavalia
Models: Lucie Rose Donlan, Corinne Evans, Maisie Tooley, Emily Airton
Hair: Alice Jane Hair Design
Make-up: Sally Orchard & Chloe Drew from Orchard Makeup
Flowers: This Rugged Coast
Venue: Enys Gardens

Autumnal bridal inspiration shoot by the ocean

October 10, 2016 · 20 Comments

The original concept for this shoot might have started as something completely different and the circumstances, the weather, and the tide might have been against us, but in the end, I think this is where we were meant to end up. These were the images that we were supposed to create. The wind, the rugged Cornish coast, the modern bridal vibe, it all came together perfectly. I guess sometimes you just have to let go, enjoy the journey, and trust that it all works out!

It was such a pleasure to work with such an amazing team, and I fell head over heels in love with this separates gown by Ailsa Munro and the wildly perfect flowers by This Rugged Coast. I hope you enjoy looking at these windswept images as much as I enjoyed shooting them!

THE TEAM

Photographer: Marianne Taylor
Model: Lucie Rose Donlan
Hair: Joanne Einnis of Gold Bird Hair Design
Make-up: Chloe Drew
Flowers: This Rugged Coast
Gown: Ailsa Munro
Jewellery: Zeaglass

A Rustic autumnal charcuterie table

September 22, 2016 · 9 Comments

Now that autumn is most definitely in the air, I feel it’s appropriate to share this gorgeous charcuterie setup from our inspiration shoot with Hannah Berry Flowers and Kalm Kitchen at Millbridge Court. Autumn is generally not my favourite time of time of year, so I love anything that makes you feel like the crisp air and rustic colours are exactly what the doctor ordered, and I think this shoot delivers on that front! So, wrap up warm, scroll down and feast your eyes on all the yumminess!

THE TEAM

Photographer: Marianne Taylor
Flowers: Hannah Berry Flowers
Food: Kalm Kitchen
Venue: Millbridge Court

Inspiration shoot : The pink doughnut wall of perfection

June 3, 2016 · 5 Comments

Happy Doughnut Day!

This might have been my favourite part of our inspiration shoot with Hannah Berry Flowers and Kalm Kitchen at Millbridge Court. I think you’ll agree that there are few things more delicious than an actual wall of doughnuts, and a pink one at that, too! I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing the scent was while shooting, such sweet torture (quite literally)!

I hope these cheerful doughnuts bring a bit of joy to your day, enjoy!

THE TEAM

Photographer: Marianne Taylor
Flowers: Hannah Berry Flowers
Food: Kalm Kitchen
Venue: Millbridge Court

Inspiration Shoot : A magical springtime dessert table

May 11, 2016 · 1 Comment

Last month, we got together for an inspiration shoot with Hannah Berry Flowers and Kalm Kitchen with a plan to create some visual magic at Millbridge Court. We shot four different looks on the day, and while it’s hard to point out a favourite, I was pretty smitten with this woodland-inspired springtime dessert table! I think we actually conjured up spring and finally kicked the warmer weather into action. You can thank us later!

Do come through and step into this magical setting, and why not sample some of the delicious Kalm Kitchen desserts while you’re at it, they are simply to die for!

THE TEAM

Photographer: Marianne Taylor
Flowers: Hannah Berry Flowers
Food: Kalm Kitchen
Venue: Millbridge Court

The Magic of Cornwall: The Siren of the Sea

March 31, 2016 · 12 Comments

Ever since I moved to Cornwall, I’ve yearned to do a shoot that incorporated some of the stunning scenery here, from the beautiful beaches to the magnificent cliffs with views over the majestic Atlantic Ocean, combined with the kind of portrait photography I want to do more of in the future. When I came across Lucie, who’s a local surfer and a model, I knew she was a ready-made Siren of the Sea, and I couldn’t wait to photograph her!

Putting this shoot together was also a chance to get to know and work with some of the incredibly talented suppliers in the local area, and I really couldn’t have been happier with our little team. Here’s to creating many more beautiful things together in the future!

I hope you’ll enjoy these images, and perhaps even get inspired to travel down to the breathtaking North Cornwall to have your very own day as a Siren!

The Team

Photographer: Marianne Taylor
Model: Lucie Rose Donlan
Hair: Joanne Einnis of Gold Bird Hair Design
Make-up: Chloe Drew
Flower crown: Elle Grime of Inspire Hire
Gowns: Minna

Spring Flower Editorial with Fairy Nuff Flowers

April 8, 2015 · 4 Comments

Flower editorial photography by Marianne Taylor

I always love it when I get to work with Steph from Fairy Nuff Flowers, and never more so than we we got to create a spring flower editorial for Mennään naimisiin! magazine in Finland. We shot this editorial in the depths of winter, and it was wonderful having all these gorgeous flowers around reminding us that spring would be on its way eventually!

Thank you so much to Andi Freeman Cakes for the gorgeous edible goodies, Berinmade for the pretty menus, The Sweet Hostess for the paper goods, and Rose & Ruby Paper Co. for the place cards (you can download a free printable here).
Flower editorial photography by Marianne Taylor

Bridal Musings DIY Flower heart tutorial

February 13, 2015 · 3 Comments

Head over to Bridal Musings today to see this fun flower heart tutorial I photographed. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

DIY flower hair slide tutorial for Bridal Musings

July 23, 2014 · 1 Comment

A DIY flower hair slide tutorial, which I photographed for Bridal Musings is now up on their blog. Go over for some pretty hair inspiration!

Bridal Musings & Marianne Taylor collaboration

Bridal Musings styled shoot

July 18, 2014 · 5 Comments

Here’s a dose of pretty for your Friday afternoon! I did a super cute little shoot for the Bridal Musings girls Elizabeth & Claire. We wanted to capture some portraits for their fabulous website, and capture some prettiness styled by Louise of B.loved Weddings weddings. You can see lots more pictures on Bridal Musings today. In the coming weeks they’ll be revealing some cute DIY tutorials that we also shot on the day.

P.S. if you want to see some behind the scenes photos of our team at work, pop over to Her Lovely Heart to see what Sophie got up to.

Stylist: Louise Beukes of B.loved Weddings / Venue: The Institute of Contemporary Arts / Hairstylist: Hepburn Collection / Makeup Artist: Mariam Jensen / Flowers: Blue Sky Flowers / Cookies: Nila Holden Artisan Cakes and Cookies / Cake Baker: Olofson Design / Macaroons and Marshmallows: Anges De Sucre / Linens: The Sweet Hostess / Elizabeth’s Shoes: Faith at Debenhams / Behind-the-Scenes Photography: Sophie of Her Lovely Heart

Her Lovely Heart inspiration shoot at Aynhoe Park

April 1, 2014 · 3 Comments

Remember when I shared some behind the scenes images from our Her Lovely Heart inspiration shoot at Aynhoe Park? Well, all three of our looks have now been published over at HLH, so head over there if you want to take a closer look at the Candy, Romantic or Glitter looks. We’ve also had some lovely features on London Bride, Bridal Musings and One Fab Day.

Here are my favourites from the day.

Her Lovely Heart Aynhoe Park

Photographers: Her Lovely Heart
Venue: Aynhoe Park
Styling & Co-ordination: Charley at London Bride
Flowers: Fairynuff Flowers
Hair: Jo at Lovehair
Makeup: Ana Ospina
Nails: Georgie at Polished2Perfection
Gowns: The Flower Bride
Shoes: Emmy Shoes
Jewellery: Cherished Vintage
Accessories: Minna
Balloons: Bon Bon Balloons
Cakes: Cake by Sugar & Sweetie Pies

We love… stationery collaboration with Berinmade

March 28, 2014 · 3 Comments

I first met Erin & Ben way back in 2009, when I photographed their engagement session. A lot has changed since then! This adorable power couple are now busy running Berinmade, where Erin puts her illustration skills to good use creating beautiful paper goods, while Ben is in charge of the operations, plus they recently welcomed their gorgeous baby girl, Phoebe, to the world.

Since the beginning of Berinmade, we have collaborated together in small ways through shoots such as this pink & turquoise one, or using Erin’s gorgeous love sign in an engagement session, to Erin designing the logo for my agency Her Lovely Heart.

But our latest stationery collaboration was a little bit more special than anything we’ve done before. Erin came up with gorgeous designs for ‘save the date’ & ‘thank you’ photo cards and asked if she could use my images to illustrate how the finished products could look. Of course I said yes, but only if I could also photograph the results!

I hope these images get you in the mood for spring! xo

Her Lovely Heart at Aynhoe Park

January 24, 2014 · 23 Comments

You know how every year Steph from Fairynuff Flowers and me aim to do one inspirational shoot together, just to get our creative juices going? Like our Pink & Turquoise shoot, a styled Beloved session with Minna, or last year’s bridal hair shoot at Fetcham Park. Well this year we decided to go even bigger, and a few weeks ago we were lucky enough to get to shoot at the amazing Aynhoe Park. And since the timing worked out well, we decided to make it a Her Lovely Heart shoot, and involve the rest of the team too. I just had to share some of my favourite behind the scenes images here too, but you can see more behind the scenes photos from me, and everyone else, on this post on Her Lovely Heart.

The proper images we shot coming your way soon!

Her Lovely Heart Aynhoe Park

Bridal hair by Hepburn Collection at Fetcham Park

February 11, 2013 · 26 Comments

The snow might have made a return to the streets of London, but my mind is already wandering towards the spring, and what better way to feel warmer than share this bridal hair inspiration shoot. As you might know, I don’t participate in very many ‘styled shoots’, purely because my heart lies so firmly in photographing real couples. But sometimes, when the project feels right and ignites a flame of sorts, I do collaborate with talented friends.

One day last autumn we gathered at the gorgeous Fetcham Park in Surrey to photograph bridal hair styles created by Severin Hubert of the Hepburn Collection. Steph of Fairynuf Flowers was at hand to demonstrate how to transform each do with beautiful blooms, while Ana Ospina did the make-up and Minna provided the dresses.

I hope these images will give future brides some ideas. And I do think (or perhaps just really badly wish!) that this summer will be the summer of the flower crown.

Bridal Hair by Hepburn Collection photographed by Marianne Taylor