What is your most memorable wedding?
I've photographed over 200 weddings, so it's hard to narrow it down to just one. But Dads who get emotional at the sight of their daughter as a bride will always make me cry.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Relaxed, instinctive, natural, informal and fun
What about your business are you most proud of?
That in an ever changing industry I'm still shooting weddings after 12 years, and I hope I never have to stop!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't get hung up on the weather. It's the only thing you can't control so let it go.
And yes, your dress will get dirty, even on a bone dry day spent entirely indoors. Get over it.
And there's no such thing as too much confetti.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
So many but this one really got me... the bride and groom had children from previous relationships as well as a son together. The bride's daughter really wanted to take the surname of her step dad/the groom but her real dad wouldn't allow it. So, on the wedding day, the groom/step dad had a necklace made for her and a pair of shoes with her new initials and surprised her with them during the speeches saying: "no matter what it says on paper, you are my daughter and I will always love you as my own." Not a dry eye in the house.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
We'll chat, see if we're a good fit and go from there. There's no need to have lots of meetings on the run up but a coffee and cake before the big day is always encouraged. You can expect to have some sneak peeks of your wedding within 24/48 hours after the wedding, and then the full gallery will be ready about 5/6 weeks after the big day.
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
Confetti!
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Every wedding is original, but a memorable one involved Mexican wrestling masks.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Embrace it! Grab a brolly or some wellies and just enjoy it. Don't let the Great British weather stop you from having the best day ever.
Describe how you got into photography.
Like everyone who likes photography, it was a hobby long before I made any money out of it. Something I did in and around the day job. I studied a HND and later a degree in photography (I didn't graduate, that's another story!) I also began working as a studio assistant who could adjust lights and make great cups of tea, then photographed wannabe models for their portfolios, and then my first wedding in 2009.