Wedding Photography Blog
The Barn Brasserie Wedding Photography
Wedding photos at The Barn Brasserie in Colchester. Have a nosey at how this couple decorated the space and had a fantastic wedding at The Barn.
How to be a good bridesmaid
Being asked to be a bridesmaid at a wedding is a huge honour. Standing beside your sister or friend while she marries her true love is a big deal. It also comes with some responsibility - are you up to the task?
Woodhall Manor Wedding Photographer
Do you dream of a fairytale wedding at a manor house on a large estate? Have a nosey at this real wedding at Woodhall Manor. It might just be for you.
Wedding Venue Review: Easton Grange
Do you ever get decision fatigue? Blinded by so many options, sometimes I wish I could just wave a magic wand and have everything taken care of for me. Cue Easton Grange…
Wedding Venue Review: Butley Priory
We had the pleasure of working at Butley Priory and can't wait to share our thoughts on the venue with you, particularly from a photography point of view. Spoiler - it’s amazing!
Engagement photos at the beach
Colchester has lots of great beaches nearby that provide beautiful settings for engagement portraits but Cudmore Grove on Mersea Island is one of our favourites. With unique cliff walls, sandy beaches and open fields available, this location is great for photography.
Unique Wedding Cake Topper Ideas
Transform your wedding cake with a personalised cake topper. We share lots of ideas and inspiration from past wedding cakes we've photographed.
Guest Blog – 5 Reasons to use seasonal wedding flowers
Your wedding flowers will have a huge impact on the overall look and feel of your wedding day. Here are 5 reasons why you should choose seasonal flowers for your big day.
4 Outdoor Wedding Venues in Colchester
Outdoor ceremonies are a wedding photographer’s dream. If you’d like to get married outside in the fresh air, flooded by gorgeous light, here are our top 4 venues selected for you.
How to plan a secret proposal photography session
If your partner LOVES photos and values the memories they offer in years to come, you could surprise them with a marriage proposal during a portrait photography session so you have the moment caught on camera forever. Here’s how…
Guest Blog – Seasonal British Wedding Flowers
Using seasonal British flowers for your wedding has a whole host of advantages including receiving cheaper, better quality, bigger and brighter blooms. Get an idea of what flowers best suit your wedding based on the season and even down to the month of your wedding.
How to always look good in photos
Let’s face it, we all want to present the best version of ourselves in photos, so here are a few tips that will help you look your best in professional portraits or home snaps.
Does your photographer need to have photographed a wedding at your venue before?
You’re new to planning a wedding so you ask Google what you need to know and there are lists of questions and advice that appear. We get it. Let’s debunk this myth…
Ordering a USB Stick with Mae Photography
Receiving all of your final images digitally is a very popular option these days. We explore the advantages, best practices and how to order a USB stick with Mae Photography.
8 seriously useful wedding tips
Make sure your wedding day runs smoothly by being prepared. We share 8 helpful tips that we've seen at a variety of weddings that you need to know.
Wedding Venue Review: Fennes
Is Fennes the ideal venue to host your wedding? We share our thoughts and experiences of this Essex wedding venue.
Wedding Venue Review: Potters Resorts Five Lakes
Having photographed a number of weddings at Five Lakes in Colchester, we share our experience, thoughts and tips on the venue and the photographs.
Black and white edits
Some of your wedding photos will be converted to black and white during the editing process. Here, we explain some of the reasons behind that.
Ordering a wedding album with Mae Photography
Photo books tell the story of your wedding day in a visually exciting way. You will love sitting down together to browse through your photo book. Learn more about creating one here.
Wivenhoe House Wedding Photographer
The ceremony room is just stunning at Wivenhoe House and the bride, groom and guests were all so much fun, it was an amazing day and a delight to photograph. Check out the photos…