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Cliffside Engagement Session in Cornwall

July 26, 2017 · 4 Comments

Technically, these two cuties are already married, but because of the timing of their nuptials, they didn’t have an opportunity to arrange a proper wedding party until now. While the ceremony on the day will be called a Vow Renewal, the day is most definitely a genuine wedding day for them and their family. They even travelled down to Cornwall for their engagement session, which I couldn’t have been happier about!

These two are possibly the sweetest couple I’ve ever had the pleasure of spending time with, and I can’t wait for their London wedding day in just a few weeks!

Springtime Family Session in London

May 30, 2017 · 2 Comments

It’s that time of year when I get to make frequent trips to London, both for weddings but also for sweet Family Sessions like these. I’ve photographed Marie & Jens a couple of times over the years, but this time was made super special by the addition of little Oscar. We had to do some serious cajoling to get this little man in the mood for photos, but when he did… well, just look at that adorable smile!

I would also like to thank the kindly pigeons of St James’ Park for their assistance in ‘operation smile’. :D

Tara & Simon : A Cornish Together Session on the Beach

March 30, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Ah, Cornwall in the Spring! In the beginning of March, I got to spend some time with Tara & Simon, who are getting married next month at their beautiful house in North Cornwall. The couple wanted their engagement session to take place on their local beach (how amazing is it to live in a place where you have a local beach, or five!), so we headed down to Constantine Bay.

To me, there’s really nothing better than a walk on the beach smelling the sea air and listening to waves crashing in. Needless to say, I enjoyed every minute of this session!

I can’t wait to see these two tie the knot in just a month’s time, it’s going to be a good one!

Anne & Archie : A summer evening engagement session

August 25, 2016 · 2 Comments

In my opinion, London is at it’s best on a gentle late summer’s evening. There’s a sweetness in the air that smooths the rougher edges of the always bustling city. I thoroughly enjoyed walking through their beautiful neighbourhood for Anne & Archie’s engagement session, and I can’t wait for their big day next year!

Chiujung & Poyu : A sunny London engagement session

August 22, 2016 · 2 Comments

Generally, I’m very much a parks and nature, cliff tops and the ocean kind of girl, but I have to say that from time to time a super colourful and urban London engagement session can really refresh your senses and eyes.

Chiujung & Poyu wanted to find as much colour as possible for their engagement shoot, so on a hot summer’s day, we headed to Brick Lane in search of interesting street art, before finishing the session off at the most colourful (and busy!) spot of the city, Piccadilly Circus.

Kozy & Alan : London Springtime Engagement Session

March 29, 2016 · 3 Comments

This shoot really is a little testament to the magic of photography…

Kozy & Alan wanted to include some beautiful blossoms in their London engagement session, but the cold snap meant that when we met up in the middle of March, there was hardly any blossom around yet. We did, however, manage to find a few brave buds fighting to burst through and made the most of them in order to capture some of that spring magic.

I think you’ll agree that even the tiniest bit of blossom makes London look irresistible in the springtime!

The year in pictures

December 31, 2015 · 7 Comments

Favourite images from 2015 by Marianne Taylor Photography.

What a strange and wonderful year 2015 has been! When we were leaving Cornwall after a short stay last December, I remember saying a silent goodbye to the ocean and wishing I never had to leave… It’s kind of mindblowing that now, a year later, we actually live here!

Most of 2015 got swept up by the whole rigmarole of selling our old home, finding and purchasing not only a new house in Cornwall, but also a little ‘city base’ closer to London, and everything that goes with it, including two moves. We’re still trying to figure out the new rhythm of life, when to be where, how to get used to the travelling, but there’s one thing that’s certain – I’m never happier than under the Cornish sky, watching my beloved ocean.

Despite the year being a bit of a whirlwind with lots of new challenges on all fronts, I did get to take photos of some wonderful people and beautiful events, while also mentoring many incredible photographers via Her Lovely Heart. I hope you’ll enjoy this small collection of my favourite photos from 2015!

Coastline in Cornwall, UK.

Photographer in Cornwall.

Family Beloved Together Photography in Bushy Park London by Marianne Taylor.

Fine art destination wedding photography in the South of France by Marianne Taylor. Click through to see more.

Creative wedding reportage photography by Marianne Taylor

Coastline in Cornwall, UK.

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Kerstin & Dan | Together

May 11, 2015 · 5 Comments

Kerstin & Dan are from Chicago, where they are getting married later this year, but as they are currently based in London with their work, they wanted to capture their engagement session on the streets of their current home. We so very nearly rescheduled this shoot due to some horrendous weather, but I’m so glad we decided to risk it, as the weather turned lovely pretty much in perfect timing for our session! I love London in the spring, and thoroughly enjoyed my time with Kerstin & Dan.

Xueting & David | Together

May 5, 2015 · 3 Comments

Xueting and David are getting married in Singapore later this year, but before that, they wanted to have an engagement session in London, which would remind them of a city precious to them. We had a lovely time walking the streets of London, capturing iconic scenes, and discovering some new corners of the city. I adore getting to fall in love with London over and over again!

Coulston Family | Together

April 16, 2015 · 3 Comments

It seems like forever ago when I first met Jing and Roger for a Together Session in honour of their first wedding anniversary! How time flies! Jing and Roger are now proud parents to adorable Alexandra, so they wanted to get together again, this time for a Family Together Session. I so enjoyed spending time with these three among the spring blossom of London.

London Family Together photography by Marianne Taylor

Rebecca & Craig | Together

April 13, 2015 · 3 Comments

Springtime in London! It was such a pleasure to get to know Rebecca & Craig while walking some of my favourite streets during their London engagement shoot. These two are getting married in Aynhoe Park later this year, which fills me with such excitement, magical things always happen at Aynhoe!

Spring Family Together session with blossom

April 7, 2015 · 1 Comment

I was over the moon to finally find some proper blossoms for this Family Together Session. It was so good to see Hannah and Brendan again, and to meet the adorable little Miles. The wind might have been a little bit brisk, but we still had a lovely time with lots of giggles. The thing I enjoy most about family shoots is that I get to see my old clients again, and see where life has lead them. It really is the best.

Family Beloved Together Photography in Bushy Park London by Marianne Taylor.

Preston Family | Together

March 25, 2015 · 1 Comment

I first met Rachael and Dan four years ago at their London engagement session. I can’t quite believe how the years have flown by! It was such a pleasure to get together again, this time for a Family Together Session in Bushy Park, with the addition of the adorable Noah. We tried not to let the freezing drizzle which we call spring bother us, and had a lovely time in the end, albeit some red noses!

London Family Together photography by Marianne Taylor

Aniko & Anthony | Together

March 11, 2015 · 2 Comments

Aniko & Anth we our real couple at a recent mentoring session, and the four of us had such a good time that our time together pretty much turned into a full-on Together Session. Even though it was still a little bit chilly, you could definitely start sensing spring in the air, and we even found the first of the blossom! Here are some of the photos I took while demonstrating, before my mentee took over. Thank you Aniko & Anth! x

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, we’re on our way!

February 24, 2015 · 15 Comments

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.

Sandra & Stefan | Together

February 19, 2015 · 4 Comments

Last week, at a Her Lovely Heart mentoring session, I demonstrated how to direct a couple with Sandra & Stefan. The weather was absolutely horrendous, but also a good reminder that you don’t need to let the circumstances dictate the outcome. I love how much joy Sandra and Stefan shared with me and my student, and I don’t think they could look much cuter, whether in sunshine or pouring rain!

Hung Family | Together

January 15, 2015 · 6 Comments

Here we finally go, the first Family Together Session of 2015! I can’t believe how long it’s been since I shot Erin & Ben’s engagement session back in 2009! It seems like only yesterday, and yet sooo much has happened. Not only have they built the successful stationery company Berinmade together since then, they are also proud parents of adorable little Phoebe! It was a real privilege to get to photograph their little family at home, and even though the day was one of the coldest this winter, we did manage to persuade Phoebe to go for a little stroll outside, too. Just how cute does she look in her little skirt and puffa jacket!

Marianne Taylor creative beloved family photography London

The Best of 2014

December 29, 2014 · 14 Comments

Favourite images from 2014 by Marianne Taylor Photography.

2014 has been one of those funny years… on the other hand, it seemed like Christmas and the end of the year caught up with me way too fast, but at the same time it felt like a looong old year. So many challenges and changes took place that looking back it seems crazy it all fitted into one year. As well as spending a year working on developing the Beloved Collective until May this year, creating the Beloved Magazine, and, of course, getting Her Lovely Heart up and running, I did fit in lots of lovely shoots, and memorable moments filled with love and laughter. I have to say I feel rather relieved that 2014 is drawing to a close though, and I am so happy about feeling way more focused and excited for the next year than I was this time last year. I really think 2015 is going to be different, surprising and amazing!

Here’s to everyone I shared laughter, tears and meaningful moments with, thank you for making 2014 all it was! xo

P.S. as always, you can click on the images to see more.

Grace & Ian | Together

December 16, 2014 · 5 Comments

Grace & Ian were in London for only a few days, so we didn’t have many options for the timing of their sessions. As it turns out, the day we shot was absolutely freeeezing, with a chilling wind that gets right to the bone. Nevertheless, Grace & Ian pushed through the cold as they wanted to capture some of the iconic sights, and in some way I think the weather adds a real ‘London in the winter’ feel to the images.