What is your most memorable wedding?
There's way too many to define just one - each has a unique place in my mind... some for fun , some the emotions, others the location....
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Enthusiastic, creative, honest, relaxed-direction
What about your business are you most proud of?
My reputation - always giving 100%, never giving up, however large the hurdle, always being true to myself, my standards and the standards my clients expect and deserve
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Follow your heart - whether choosing a venue, photogrpaher or your guest list - make it how YOU want it to be, not idealised by magazines or pressured by family!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
CD of all their evening music gifted at the tables to each guest.. with personalised centre label
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Initial meeting (or zoom at least) to determine if we "fit".
A pre-wedding location shoot to get to know them and their style better; also they experience my relaxed suggested direction, with in person viewing
Pre-wedding meeting to run throguh a relaxed lan of action (key family etc)
2 photographers on the day with unlimited imagery taken from bridal preparation to either a) entrance to dnner or b) evening dancing etc
In person viewing within 2 weeks of honeymoon, with champagne picnic lunch to re-live the day, view the imagery and select the album favourites
Subtle professional retouch of each image to provide balance & tione followed by bespoke album page design
Personal handover of the higest quality italian wedding book
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
It's more catching "that" look... whether as they first catch sight of each other, or during a walk in the grounds... there is always a look that melts your heart- the message running way deeper than you can say...
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Bride galloping on her horse in a barley field (but I love horses so that figures)
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Choose a venue with lovely windows and pockets of indoor space (we photogrpahers can get great shots from outside to in!)
Describe how you got into photography.
One day I simply woke up, gave up my job with horses and won a place at art college... the rest is history - but I only found out years later that my Grandfather was a really keen amateur, so it must run in the genes!