What is your most memorable wedding?
A really hard question to answer as I've photographed so many from the cliff tops of Cornwall, so many in the Peak District National Park to the private Burgh island in Devon.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Timeless
Authentic
Artistic
Candid
Versatile
What about your business are you most proud of?
Self taught from photography through to the everyday running of the business. Learning everything from marketing, accounting, door knocking for commercial clients, applying new techniques, styles and have the drive to keep learning.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
My No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples is to prioritise what truly matters to you as a couple, and let that guide your decisions.
Whether it's the venue, photography, food, or flowers, focusing on the aspects that reflect your personalities and love story will help create a wedding that feels uniquely yours. Don't be afraid to delegate or let go of less important details, so you can enjoy the process and your special day stress-free.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
On occasions cakes are made to replicate the couples sporting hobbies which I love to see, personalised favours are nice too
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Get to know them well so they become a natural in front of my cameras.
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
The "just married" moment is the No. 1 photo every couple should have. This could be right after the ceremony whether it's a joyful kiss, an ecstatic walk back down the aisle, or a quiet, intimate embrace away from the crowd.
It’s a raw, emotional snapshot of your first moments as a married couple, filled with happiness and love, and it captures the essence of your day beautifully.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
One of the most original photos I’ve been asked to take was a "first look" photo featuring the couple’s emotions, from the front and as most of my couples opt for a second photographer this can captured from the back of the ceremony room as well.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Make sure your photographer understands and can work with artificial light (flash), delivering an epic brolly shot which I'm known for!
Describe how you got into photography.
Visiting Kenya in 2006 and going on safari with my compact point and shoot camera, similar to today's smart phones.
As soon as I returned I found myself in a proper camera shop purchasing my first DSLR and 2 lenses, the rest is history and never thought I would be a full time wedding and commercial photographer which I have been since 2015.