Firstly I have to say, Lucy + Chris are awesome! Plan and simply just awesome. When they first got in touch about their wedding they were keen to try to tell also aspects of their story, including their love of the sea. With their wedding being at the stunning Master Builders in the New Forest. They were really interested in having a little Highcliffe Engagement Photography session to compliment their wedding day. This was a brilliant idea, sun, sea and sand, perfect. Ha not quite.

On the morning I looked out the window to see what looked like a scene from Day After Tomorrow. I gave Lucy a call to check we were still on, of course she says (I did mention they were awesome right) We met at Highcliffe Castle grabbed some brollys and headed to the beach. Despite the post apocalyptic sky the weather was great and Lucy and Chris nailed it.

If you enjoyed their Highcliffe Engagement Photography session then please check out Lucy + Chris’ incredible Bucklers Hard wedding 

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Rachel + Simon knew they wanted a winter wedding from the start, no worrying about the weather, gorgeous fires, miles of sparkly lights and of course the obligatory mulled wine! Now you would have thought ‘ok winter wedding’ let make sure its in a nice cozy warm castle (think Hogwats). Nope instead let’s go for a venue renown for its incredible gardens and outside spaces. Enter the stunning Larmer Tree Gardens winter wedding who absolutely hit it out of the park.

The Larmer Tree Gardens Pavillion provided the cozy, covered setting for Rachel + Simon’s ceremony. Decked in lights and festive decorations, it was the perfect winter wedding setting. Following the ceremony the couple and their guest made their way out through the gardens, braving the winter, to gather around the large fire pits outside of Larmer Tree Gardens Lower Indian Room. Here the mulled wine flowed and we managed to sneak off to take advantage of the stunning gardens along with their awesome dog.

Following the drinks reception, everyone was moved back through the gardens to the stunningly adorned pavilion. The sumptuous wedding breakfast gave way to a simply epic party. With the incredible Rachel + Simon cutting some serious shapes till the early hours.

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I first met Karen & Tom through an Karen’s brother Mark, who was an old work colleague of mine. I was so excited when they asked me to tell their Mill House Hotel Wedding Photography story. Not only was it an honour to be recommended. But also when I heard they were traveling for far for their day. I knew it was going to be an incredible story to tell. A huge thank you to Karen & Tom for inviting me to capture their Mill House Hotel Wedding Photography story.

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Looking back on 2015

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Knepp Castle Wedding with the incredibly creative and very talented Danielle and Paul set in the stunning West Sussex countryside

The beautiful grounds of Knepp Castle was the perfect setting for what would end up being one of the most incredible weddings of last year, with amazing creative details, 2 brilliant sausage dogs, and even a cheeky mid wedding drive through. I met Danielle and Paul 6 months before their big day to shoot a few shots to use on their invitation, they were both so creative and up for anything I couldn't wait for their big day. Danielle and Paul's Engagement Shoot After what was an amazing morning of preparation and a brilliant ceremony, we set off back to the Knepp Castle Wedding venue, not before stopping off for a cheeky McDonalds drive through. Seriously no one has ever looked so glam going through a drive through as Danielle and Paul did. Once they were done with their cheeky double cheese's we stopped off in the grounds of Knepp Castle to get a few shots with their amazing sausage dogs, before heading back to reunite with the rest of their guests. The reception its self was held in the grounds of Knepp Castle, by a lake, in a selection of stunning big hat style tipi's. The Tipi's were supplied by the incredible Beautiful World Tents who had transformed the site into something truly spectacular. From the moment we arrived back at the Tipi the party kicked into gear and didn't stop until the early hours. Through a kaylee, pie and mash, some serious dancing, marshmallows and even some sparkler action, Danielle, Paul and all of their friend and family celebrated into the night. A big thank you to Antony Turner for the heroic effort of second shooting for me, couldnt have done it without you . . . And finally the biggest thank you to Danielle and Paul themselves for inviting us along to cover their amazing day and for being such brilliant fun and incredibly good sports no matter what ideas we throw their way . . . .

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The Clock Barn is an incredible venue, which I have had the brillaint opportunity to have photographed on a number of occations now. Set within the beautiful rolling hills of the Hampshire countryside, the Clock Barn is that quintessential converted barn venue that is every photographers dream, from the stunning surrounding views to the brilliant quirky details of the the Clock Barn itself.

From when I first arrived at Claire and Toby’s lovely little home on the outskirts of southampton I knew this day was going to be brilliant, walking up the road it didn’t take me long to spot the house. The one with the Wedding dress in the window perhaps. From that point the day just kept getting better and better, the stunning DIY brooch bouquet for example was carefully made by claire herself with personal booches donated by members of her family.

After what was a wonderful ceremony, everyone moved out into the beautiful grounds of the Clock Barn to enjoy the warmth of what was a perfect late spring day. This gave me a chance to sneak back in shoot some of the incredibly personal wedding details. Every detail was so stunningly thought through by the couple, so much colour, so many personal touches, every square inch such a visual treat. After taking the couple out on to the rolling surrounding hills to take full advantage of the last few rays of golden light, Claire and Toby arrived back at the Clock Barn to party on until the evening.

It was such an incredibly fun and personal celebration I felt so honoured to be a part of such an amazing day . . .

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The Forest Lodge Hotel is a beautiful venue, set on the outskirts of Lydhurst over looking the stunning New Forest landscape . . .

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The Montagu Arms is a beautiful venue, set within the historic setting of Beaulieu village. Despite the weather doing its very best to spoil things both Anne & Simon were incredible all day, braving freezing blustery winds and getting stuck in to everything . . .

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Late last year I met up with this wonderful couple for a little shoot up on the stunning hills of the south downs, close to the lovely town of Lewes, for their superb wedding invites (which they were kind enough to share with me). After arriving with my faithful hound (Betty made a great equipment guard) in tow, we headed off onto the hills for a bit of a stroll and to grab a few shots. All of which was brought together with the addition of their wicked little sausage dogs and one very large balloon. I can’t wait to meet up with Danielle & Paul again this week when I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to shoot their wedding at the unique Knepp Castle its going to be amazing, lets just say “Pie & pick’n’mix mash”, Brilliant . . .

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