I adore the camaraderie of a wedding day morning. Seeing everyone pitching in - the makeup artist abandoning her brushes to uncork the fizz; bridesmaids hunting for some glasses; the florist producing an emergency safety pin from her apron, saving the Mother of the Bride’s blushes. You can feel the positive energy fizzing in the air. The giggling of childhood best friends recounting in-jokes and teenage escapades, ‘novelty items’ of some sort - a mask of the groom’s face left over from the hen do, a bathrobe with a cheeky nickname emblazoned across the back or, you To View More >>

Never work with children or animals, warned actor and comedian W.C. Fields. As a wedding photographer you don’t have too much choice about the former - and sometimes the latter, for that matter. Why do kids get bad press? Well, I suppose they’re unpredictable. And as a mum of two boys, I’d say that their, umm, arbitrary choices? - can be their most frustrating quality. They’re not constrained by societal expectations - not yet, anyway - and guess what? Weddings are full to the brim with super-strict societal expectations! Yay! “Don’t run down the aisle. Sit up To View More >>

This cheeky image is one of my all-time favourites. I’d just arrived at Cambridge Cottage, bag slung over my shoulder and pumped up on pre-reception anticipation. Mentally I was going through the itinerary of the rest of the day - the order of events, timings, essential shots the bride had requested - and, if I’m honest, not thinking remotely creatively. Heading into the hall, I saw a gaggle of children decked out in their wedding finery - bold-patterned dresses, little mohair cardigans, the boys in ties - gathered around a table of Fruit Shoots. Great, I thought, a minute or two to To View More >>

Kew Gardens is a venue like no other. The elegance and beauty and seasonal changes mean we're really spoilt for choice, and no two weddings are ever the same. Since we began photographing weddings and events in 2013, we've discovered so many new locations, and it's exciting to keep discovering Kew with new couples. I love that Kew is rammed to its glasshouse rafters with history and scientific importance too - there's no shortage of interesting tales and mini facts to share with your guests before the wedding, and on the day too. I've put together a little guide with photographs of some of To View More >>

Working out and then communicating your preferred photography style can be difficult. For couples it can be tricky - initially, often you'll know what before what you do want.  Photographers describe their work in a number of ways: reportage, documentary, candid - what's the difference? Couples often ask for unposed and natural photography - but should a photographer take that literally? Here's a short guide to figuring out your style as a couple and communicating it with your photographer. Photographers need to avoid jargon and steer clear of ambiguous terms. We have an approach To View More >>

Ahead of the Kew Wedding Showcase I'm sharing some beautiful photographs and ideas from Polly and Adam's May wedding. Abundant with colour, florals and an individual idea that show the gardens in all their spring glory. I hope you love them! Look out for the Wisteria arch and the weird and wonderful exotic plants in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. To View More >>

One of my favourite photographs taken at a Richmond Pictures wedding. Bride Angela outside ME London, waiting for a taxi heading to her elopement wedding at The Tower of London. We'd lined up a gorgeous city bridal portrait, and then... this guy! You couldn't write it.  To View More >>

On my Doorstep - a snowy Sunday in Redmires, Sheffield I'm starting my New Year's resolution early - to take more photographs outside of work and explore the natural beauty, locations and talent that's right on my doorstep. With fresh snow on a Sunday that was already mapped out to spend with the family gang, I had no excuse. Here are some of the snaps I took before everyone got too cold, cars got stuck (thankfully not ours) and there was nothing left to do but get home for emergency hot chocolate. Redmires is somewhere I've visited since my childhood, so every walk there is layered with memories. To View More >>

Featured on Love My Dress, November 2017 Harriet & Sandy's elegant winter wedding at Dauntsey House in Bath saw atmospheric morning mist, a stunning long-sleeved wedding dress, a beautiful Britten headpiece, giant tipi and a subtle maroon and grey colour theme. Take a look at this inspirational winter wedding at Dauntsey House in Bath, which we travelled from our home in Sheffield to photograph.  Photographing in low winter light has a knack to it, and at this wedding, Tom and I decided to embrace the mood created by the mist and create atmospheric and subdued images. The gorgeous To View More >>

On Sunday I went on a day trip from Sheffield to St Anne's, Lancashire to see my Great Aunt Martha with my parents and little boy Otto. Aunt Martha celebrated her 104th birthday on Tuesday. Yes, 104. An amazing age, but what's more amazing is her zest for life, natural energy, wit, warmth and kindness. At the end of our visit I took these photos, which she made such good fun, getting us to all shout 'Cheese Sandwiches', posing and showing us the leg and core exercises she does every time the adverts come on the TV! She loved Otto, who she met 2 years ago too - and he was charming as ever, shouting To View More >>