Wedding Photography Blog
Wedding ceremonies and your photography
There are two main types of wedding ceremonies available to you -church service or civil ceremony. They are very different so we explain a bit more about each and how they affect the photography.
Guest Blog – 3 tips on how to look good on your wedding day
Everything you could possibly do to ensure your big day runs like clockwork is done and all that’s left for you to do is relax. Here are 3 tips on how to prepare yourself for your wedding day and ensure you look and more importantly feel your very best.
4 ways to prepare for rain on your wedding day
We know most brides and grooms pray for a gorgeously sunny day for their wedding. Unfortunately, none of us can control the weather but here are 4 ways to be prepared if the heavens do open.
Lockdown Weddings: 30 people ceremonies
It is gutting that so many weddings have had to be postponed this year. Weddings of up to 30 people have now been approved by the government, and we believe small ceremonies can be wonderful, romantic occasions too.
Guest Blog – Five things to consider when searching for the perfect venue
Finding the perfect venue for your event can be overwhelming – there are so many boxes you need to tick. Not only does your venue need to look perfect in your photos, but it also needs to accommodate all of your guests, match your theme and be available!
6 Top Wedding Venues in Colchester
Getting married in Colchester? Here is a list of venues you should consider because they are six of the most popular wedding settings in and around Colchester (for a reason!).
Festival Style Wedding Photography
Festival weddings are so much fun! With no need for tradition or restrictions, you can celebrate your day however you wish. This was a relaxed celebration full of colour and joy from start to finish.
Advice for Brides
Some of our recent brides have kindly shared with us some tips they feel would benefit you in the lead up to your wedding day.
Take better portraits with 3 simple tips
We share a few of our top tips to help you take your own perfect portraits of your family. Explore composition, bokeh and flattering lighting to improve your photography skills.
Features of your online gallery
Aside from seeing your photographs, your gallery allows you to explore different colour options, guides you in the cropping that may occur and even allows you to compare images side by side to help you pick the best one for you.
3 Reasons to have a pre-wedding portrait session
We know it is a busy time planning a wedding and having an engagement shoot could feel overwhelming but it’s just the opposite. Here we explore the advantages of having a pre-wedding photo shoot.
Wedding Traditions Explained
After the ceremony, the registrar will ask the bride and groom to stand at the front and face their guests so they can be introduced for the first time as Mr and Mrs. The couple then proceed to walk down the aisle into their new life together. However, did you know, the groom will always be to the right of the bride.
How long do couple portraits take?
This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have professional photographs as newly-weds so we encourage you to consider what is important to you and be sure of no regrets!
Wedding Venue Review: Le Talbooth
Having photographed a wedding at Le Talbooth where the bride arrived to her ceremony by boat, we explore the venue to help you decide whether it’s the right choice for your wedding celebrations.
Wedding Venue Review: Richwill Farm
We were privileged to photograph one of the first weddings to take place at Richwill Farm. In this article, we review the ceremony spaces, the reception rooms and of course the landscape for your wedding photography.
Wedding Photography at Marks Hall
This relaxed wedding at Marks Hall Estate was a dream. Beautiful couple, gorgeous decorations and fun guests. They married outside in the courtyard and took the opportunity to explore the grounds for their wedding portraits.
Wedding Venue Review: Crabbs Barn
Thinking of getting married at Crabbs Barn? We have photographed a wedding at this venue and share our thoughts here about the photo opportunities.
5th Anniversary: Wedding Story
This weekend I am celebrating my 5th wedding anniversary with my husband. It got me thinking – I often share our brides and grooms wedding days, maybe it’s time to share my own wedding story with you all…
Wedding Venue Review: Woodhall Manor
Woodhall Manor is steeped in history. From the architecture to the gorgeous gardens, we explore if this could be the venue for your wedding.
Are getting ready photos important?
Every bride is different, as is every wedding so there isn’t a simple answer I’m afraid. But we can walk through the things you need to consider during your morning preparations, especially in terms of the photography, to help you understand how much time is best to allow.