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Autumnal Hause Hall Wedding
Having gotten married there in October 2021 myself it was great to head back to Martindale for Zoe...
“Hannah was pretty much a non-negotiable part of our wedding. I think I’d sooner have changed fiancé than photographer if you’d asked me.”
Lisa + Posho
Town Head Estate Wedding
Jan 3, 2025 | Barn weddings, Lake District Wedding, Summer wedding, Wedding photography, Windermere | 0 Comments
Summer 2024 was pretty wet but between the showers there were a few gloriously sunny days, and Rachael & Shaun's Town Head Estate wedding was one of these. When they were searching for their wedding venue, there were lots of things they were looking for; proximity...
Adventure Post Wedding Shoot
Dec 30, 2024 | Autumn wedding, Elopement, Lake District Wedding, Post wedding shoot, Wedding photography | 2 Comments
Hannah and Darren chose a small intimate wedding at home in Suffolk, but having gotten engaged up here in the Lake District, they were really keen to have their wedding photographs up in the fells, so we planned an amazing adventure post wedding shoot for a few days...
Colourful Hidden River Barn Wedding
Dec 23, 2024 | Barn weddings, colourful wedding, Lake District Wedding, Summer wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
I am not sure I will EVER get over Lizzie & James' colourful Hidden River Barn wedding... Lizzie & James have such an energy, a real passion for life and everything they do seems to have FUN written all over it. There are so many highlights from their day but...
Cumbrian Winter Barn Wedding Inspo
Dec 9, 2024 | Barn weddings, Eden Valley wedding, Inspo, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
It's no secret that Ghyll Barn is one of my absolute favourite wedding venues in Cumbria so when Chris said I could organise a styled shoot there and left me with full creative control, I was in my absolute element. Having shot Lucy and James' Ghyll Barn wedding in...
Intimate Wedding at The Coppermines
Dec 8, 2024 | Autumn wedding, Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
This year has been full of sweet intimate weddings and I’ve been lucky enough to go back to some of my favourite venues to photograph them. The Coppermines really is a venue like no other – set high up in the fells in the shadow of The Old Man of Coniston himself,...
A tiny wedding at Windermere Jetty Museum
Oct 25, 2024 | Elopement, Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography, Windermere | 0 Comments
When Helen & Steve enquired with me, I didn't even know that the Windermere Jetty Museum existed, never mind that you could get married there... Needless to say, after a quick Google I was quite excited at the prospect of a visit and on the day I was completely...
Unusual Wedding Readings
Oct 21, 2024 | Hints and tips, Inspo, Wedding photography, Wedding planning | 0 Comments
Having been to a wedding or two in my time (ahem, 500+) I have had the pleasure of listening to a lot of wedding readings. There are some classics; bangers like How Falling in Love is like Owning a Dog, The Lovely Love Story and excerpts from Captain Corelli's...
Wedding Celebration at Castle Lachlan
Oct 3, 2024 | Castle wedding, Elopement, Intimate wedding, Scottish Wedding | 0 Comments
Mariya & Eduardo's wedding celebration at Castle Lachlan was nothing short of pure magic. I know that people usually pray for good weather on their day because wet days can present their own challenges (like when you're planning to eat outside under the trees!)...
Ghyll Barn Wedding
Sep 19, 2024 | Barn weddings, colourful wedding, Eden Valley wedding, Lake District Wedding, Summer wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
The wedding venue to end all wedding venues; Ghyll Barn, nestled just outside the Lake District in the Eden Valley at the foot of the Pennines is the perfect venue for couples who are looking for a modern, effortlessly cool space for their wedding that still offers...
Colourful Wedding at Cragwood Country House Hotel
Sep 3, 2024 | colourful wedding, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography, Windermere | 0 Comments
Windy Wedding at Blencowe Hall
Jul 3, 2024 | Castle wedding, Eden Valley wedding, Lake District Wedding, Stately home wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Blencowe Hall, much like it's sister properties (including my favourite Hause Hall) is just an incredible setting for a wedding. Situated in the Eden Valley here in Cumbria is boasts views accross the Lake District, the Howgills and the Pennines, and is steeped in...
Colourful Mini Eggs Themed Wedding at Huntsham Court
Jul 1, 2024 | Colourful wedding, colourful wedding, Countryside wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Naomi & Frank... Where do I begin? These two are so fun, so eclectic, so clever, so loved... And their day was literal perfection. I absolutely loved their mini egg themed wedding, full of the pretty colours of spring and their personalised touches everywhere. I...
Post Wedding Photographs at Surprise View
Jun 20, 2024 | Derwentwater, Elopement, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography | 2 Comments
Claire and Paul recently had their post-wedding photographs at Surprise View and Watendlath in the Lake District near Keswick. They had had a small wedding at home but as keen fell runners who'd got engaged at Watendlath Tarn, they really wanted their portraits here...
Two Day Italian Wedding Celebration in Leeds
Jun 17, 2024 | Autumn wedding, Wedding photography, Yorkshire weddings | 0 Comments
Last October I had the pleasure of capturing Gaetano and Luca's beautiful two-day Italian wedding celebration in Leeds. After starting the day shooting their portraits at Kirkstall Abbey, we headed over to Leeds Town Hall where their friends and family had gathered...
colourful wedding styling at wellington House on the square
Mar 21, 2024 | colourful wedding, Inspo, Scottish Wedding, Wedding photography | 2 Comments
I'm so late to the blogging train as I shot this last year but it's still so current I had to share! This time last year I had the opportunity to capture some a styled shoot in Ayrshire. The venue, Wellington House on The Square, provided a beautiful backdrop for the...
Merewood Cosy Christmas Wedding
Mar 7, 2024 | Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
Victoria & Joe chose an intimate, cosy Christmas wedding at Merewood and when I arrived it really felt like a second round of Christmas morning; the chilly morning air, the hustle and bustle of final preparations going on around the hotel and of course all the...
Gilpin Lake House | Laura & Louise
Feb 11, 2024 | Autumn wedding, Elopement, Gilpin Lake House, Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
The Lake District is beautiful all year around, but for me you cannot beat autumn when nature delivers vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold and it’s easy to see why Laura & Louise booked their Gilpin Lake House elopement in October to make the most of the...
Stylish Winter Wedding | Helena & Jack
Feb 9, 2024 | Barn weddings, Dodmoor House, Photography, Wedding photography, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
December weddings are, in my opinion, always big parties as people wind down for the holidays and that hint of festive always gets people in the party spirit. Helena and Jack’s stylish winter wedding was no exception and their guests really did bring the party to...
Intimate Glenapp Castle Wedding Inspiration
Feb 5, 2024 | Inspo, Intimate wedding, Scottish Wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Styled shoots are a lovely way to flex creativity in quiet season and this intimate Glenapp Castle wedding inspiration shoot was such a fun day to be part of. The Azalea Glasshouse was one big old playground for me, with interesting light, mirrors, old warped glass...
Hause Hall Farm Wedding
Feb 2, 2024 | Autumn wedding, Elopement, Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
I feel like I have a lot of things in common with Lauren & Jason. We love walking, dogs, autumnal Lakeland… and we chose the same wedding venue! So of couse, their intimate Hause Hall Farm wedding was always going to hold a very special place in my heart! Hause...
Autumn Elopement at Cragwood | Meg & Nat
Jan 25, 2024 | Autumn wedding, Elopement, Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Photography, Wedding photography, Windermere | 0 Comments
Perhaps one of the best bits about my job is that I get to collect friends along the way, and Meg and Nat are no exception. From the moment I walked into prep it was like hanging out with old friends and I absolutely loved their Autumn elopement at Cragwood here in...
Winter Elopement at Merewood | Chloe & Chris
Jan 3, 2024 | Elopement, Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography, Windermere, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
I was lucky enough to photograph several tiny weddings last year, including Chloe and Chris' winter elopement at Merewood, which was a real cracker. Chloe and Chris chose to elope just the two of them - I even got to be a witness on the paperwork! - and it was...
Lodore Falls Wedding | Sarah + Mike
Nov 1, 2023 | Derwentwater, Lake District Wedding, Summer wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Sarah + Mike - where do I even start? I knew from our first call that your day would be so effortlessly cool. I loved your style, your wedding Doc Martens and your sense of adventure and I loved hanging out with your friends and family. Sarah and Mike chose a Lodore...
Wedding at The Pumping House Ollerton
Oct 24, 2023 | Autumn wedding, Countryside wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
What started as a brilliant initial consultation on Zoom has turned into a hilarious friendship of sharing ridiculous content on Instagram. I love Naomi and Chris so much and their wedding at The Pumping House in Ollerton was absolutely everything I expected it to be...
What if it rains on our wedding day?
Oct 17, 2023 | Barn weddings, Wedding photography, Wet wedding | 0 Comments
Probably one of the most commonly asked questions I get when I meet potential couples is what if it rains on our wedding day? And really, the answer is that we just crack on, have wet weather plans in place (it's worth asking what your venue's wet weather...
DIY Summer Wedding | Sophie + Will
Oct 13, 2023 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, DIY wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Sophie and Will got married earlier this summer at Carlton Curlieu church and planned a DIY summer wedding at one of my favourite venues back near my old haunt, Castle View Farm & Stables. Their day was gorgeously handmade; Sophie's mum is a florist and took care...
Intimate Lake District Wedding
Oct 9, 2023 | Elopement, Gilpin Lake House, Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Summer wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Over the last eighteen months I've photographed several weddings of different sizes at Gilpin Lake House; it's a wonderfully flexible space that works for small and large weddings alike. However for an intimate Lake District wedding, it's one of my favourite venues....
The Haberdashery Glasgow Wedding Photographer
Oct 4, 2023 | City wedding, Inspo, Photography, Scottish Wedding, Styling | 0 Comments
Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's vibrant West End, The Haberdashery is a hidden gem for couples seeking a unique and effortlessly cool setting for their wedding day. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a styled wedding shoot at this gorgeous venue, and let me...
Elopement at Briery Wood Country House Hotel
Aug 12, 2023 | Elopement, Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
For their wedding, Tenille and Harry opted for the tiniest of gorgeous weddings, choosing to celebrate their love in an intimate elopement at Briery Wood Country House Hotel with just their baby in attendance! These two are such fun, I don't think they stopped...
Wedding at The Gaddum at Brockhole on Windermere
Jun 22, 2023 | Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography, Windermere | 0 Comments
I don't know where to begin with Lauren and Tom because they're just brilliant. When you pick up the phone to chat to a prospective couple and within a minute it's like you're talking to one of your oldest mates, you know you're onto a good one. They chose to hold...
Gorgeous Mountain Wedding Venue
Jun 15, 2023 | Barn weddings, colourful wedding, Countryside wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Lauren and Rob chose to marry at Lower House Farm which is a gorgeous mountain wedding venue in Herefordshire. In our initial Zoom call we had chatted about our shared love of the outdoors so it was no surprise to me that this pair would have picked such an incredible...
A wet spring wedding at Dodmoor House
Jun 6, 2023 | Barn weddings, Dodmoor House, Wedding photography, Wet wedding | 0 Comments
The one thing you can't control on your wedding day is the weather, and sometimes the wet weather wins. However, Abigail and Kieron didn't let the weather dampen their day. Even though I've shot *counts on fingers and toes* 20+ weddings at Dodmoor House, it's been a...
Ayrshire Wedding Photographer
Mar 9, 2023 | Castle wedding, Elopement, Inspo, Intimate wedding, Scottish Wedding, Wedding photography | 3 Comments
Ayrshire is a picturesque and totally underrated - in my humbloe opinion - region of Scotland, with a variety of stunning locations for wedding photography. From historic castles to rugged coastlines, there are plenty of scenic spots to choose from when choosing your...
Should we throw confetti?
Mar 6, 2023 | Hints and tips, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Confetti FTW It's no secret I love confetti; if you're here because you're wondering "should we throw confetti?" the answer is yes, no argument. I've put together some of my best tips for confetti as well as the best place to buy it, along with some of my...
Cripps Barn Wedding
Mar 2, 2023 | Barn weddings, Photography, Wedding photography, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
"Flicking through her wedding portfolio made us smile. Hannah has an amazing talent of capturing vibrant moments that tell a humorous story that tug at your heart strings." Cripps & Co are renowned for their breathtakingly beautiful venues across the UK, and the...
Grange-over-Sands Family Photography
Feb 27, 2023 | Family-photography, Lifestyle photography, Photography | 0 Comments
Grange-over-Sands is a picturesque town situated on the northwestern coast of Morecambe Bay in Cumbria at the southern end of the Lake District National Park and boasts stunning panoramic views of the bay. It is a great location for capturing family photographs as it...
Super fun Dodmoor House Wedding
Feb 23, 2023 | Barn weddings, Dodmoor House, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Anyone who tells you weekday weddings don't go off needs to take a look at Grace and Rob's gorgeous wedding. Grace and Rob met at Northamptonshire County Youth Brass Band (and we have so many weird small world connections mostly rooted in my time as a music teacher in...
Old Cow Shed Wedding
Feb 14, 2023 | Barn weddings, colourful wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
The Old Cow Shed at Poplars Farm is an effortlessly cool. rustic venue for a wedding celebration. Located in a picturesque countryside near Melton Mowbray, the venue offers a unique and relaxed atmosphere for couples and their guests. The venue offers all the...
A colourful Matara Centre wedding
Feb 13, 2023 | colourful wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
If you’re looking for a unique and beautiful wedding venue, look no further than the gorgeous Matara Centre. Located in the heart of rural Gloucestershire, this regency manor house along with it's incredible grounds, are the perfect setting for a relaxed wedding. Rhys...
Wedding Trends for 2023
Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
A combination of reviewing my images from 2022 combined with several articles popping up my Instagram feed this weekend got me thinking about what wedding trends in 2023 will look like. I'm also trying to use Pinterest more so this weekend I ended up lost down a...
Booking a midweek wedding
Jan 28, 2023 | Hints and tips, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
One of the best things to come out of the pandemic (there were some I promise) was the shift towards normalising midweek weddings. When dates were at a premium, couples had to decide between a long wait to keep their Saturday weddings or take a midweek option... and...
A guide to choosing your wedding photographer
Jan 28, 2023 | Hints and tips, Photography, Wedding photography | 14 Comments
Let me tell you a little story about a girl who got married back in 2010… She was pretty young, none of her friends had got married and she thought a photographer was just that… someone who took pictures. She took the first recommendation she was given and stopped...
West Reservoir Centre Wedding
Jan 18, 2023 | City wedding, London wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Talk about a hidden gem; from the outside, the West Reservoir Centre looks like an imposing but somewhat unassuming 1930's red brick tower in a car park... but head inside it's heavy wooden doors and the most incredible event space awaits, filled with natural light...
The Gardens Yalding wedding
Jan 10, 2023 | colourful wedding, Photography, tipi wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
The Gardens, Yalding wedding venue has one of the most beautiful gardens and landscaped grounds I've ever seen, which are lovingly maintained and perfect for wedding portraits, and set in the heart of it is an outdoor ceremony area - divine! The Gardens at Yalding are...
The Belsfield Hotel Wedding
Jan 10, 2023 | Lake District Wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Charlotte and David met and live in Australia and chose a Belsfield Hotel wedding as they wanted to show their guests (particularly those making the trip from Australia) what they truly believe to be the best and most beautiful park of the UK. They were married at Our...
Outdoor wedding at Hillfields Farm
Jan 9, 2023 | Barn weddings, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Grace and Francis' outdoor wedding at Hillfields Farm was definitely one of my most memorable weddings of last year. The weather was... wet, but thanks to Dark Sky (RIP) I managed to persuade Grace that being a few minutes late to the ceremony would push us into a dry...
Oakwood at Ryther Wedding
Jan 4, 2023 | Barn weddings, Photography, Wedding photography, Yorkshire weddings | 0 Comments
If you are planning a wedding at The Oakwood at Ryther, you'll know that this brilliant new Yorkshire wedding venue is a wonderful mix of rustic charm and modern sleek styling with well thought out ceremony and reception spaces. The ceremony hall is filled with...
Vintage Themed Woodland Wedding
Jan 3, 2023 | Countryside wedding, Outdoor wedding, Photography, Wedding photography, Woodland wedding | 2 Comments
The course of wedding planing in a pandemic never ran smooth, as they say, and Sophie and Kris' planning was no exception. When they released the road map in February 2021 their wedding date fell on the final planned day of restrictions which meant another quick hop...
Couple photographs at Rydal Water
Jan 3, 2023 | Elopement, Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Last summer, Esther and Laurie had a couple shoot at Rydal Water in the Lake District on a super bright and sunny day. Rydal Water is a picturesque lake located in the heart of the Lake District just north of Windermere, known for its stunning views and cool caves,...
Oxfordshire Barn Wedding
Jan 2, 2023 | Barn weddings, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Sophie and AJ's Oxfordshire barn wedding in September was a beautiful and intimate celebration surrounded by their closest family and friends. The couple chose to exchange vows in a rustic barn set on the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire border, with the ceremony itself...
Tips for rainy Lake District weddings
Dec 28, 2022 | Elopement, Hints and tips, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography, Wet wedding, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
Planning a wedding can be stressful, and one thing that can add to that stress is the possibility of bad weather. Cumbria is the wettest county in the UK; we get an average of 200 wet days a year (and another 20 of snow!) and January tends to be the wettest month of...
Gilpin Lake House Wedding
Dec 12, 2022 | Elopement, Gilpin Lake House, Lake District Wedding, marquee wedding, Summer wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
The Gilpin Lake House is a spectacular wedding and elopement venue near Windermere in the heart of the Lake District and I was really excited when Louise and John asked me to photograph their wedding there last summer. Covid meant that their day had to be pushed back...
Winter Wedding at Askham Hall
Nov 5, 2022 | Barn weddings, Lake District Wedding, Photography, Wedding photography, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
"As soon as we spoke to you - you made us feel completely at ease (we are a little camera shy as a couple) - you are so friendly and helpful and you communication and professionalism was second to none. The photos are more than we could have hoped for." ...
Long Acre Barn Wedding
Nov 4, 2022 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, Lake District Wedding, Summer wedding, Wedding photography | 4 Comments
The long days of summer feel like a distant memory already but Abi + Eliot's Long Acre Barn wedding was so lovely it deserves a spot on the blog! There seems to be a never ending list of small world connections to these two; without realising, I went to school (in...
Loch Lomond Elopement
Oct 12, 2022 | Elopement, Intimate wedding, Scottish Wedding, Summer wedding, Wedding photography | 4 Comments
I first met Michelle at her brother's wedding, way back in 2014... and it was a particularly special occasion as it was my first ever wedding! Of course when she and Robert booked me for their original plans for a 2020 wedding in a Scottish Castle I was totally...
Jewel toned winter wedding at Donington Park Farmhouse
Sep 14, 2022 | Barn weddings, Derbyshire Weddings, Intimate wedding, Peak District, Photography, Wedding photography, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
As venues go, I think a winter wedding at Donington Park Farmhouse is hard to beat; the cosy bar with a roaring fire is the perfect setting for couples looking for cosy vibes. Em + Will wanted to fill their winter wedding with colour and opted for jewel tones; ruby...
Deene Park Wedding
Sep 13, 2022 | Countryside wedding, marquee wedding, Photography, Stately home wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Where do I begin with Kat and Guy's Deene Park wedding? These two are such fun and their day in April was everything they deserved after nearly two extra years of waiting after covid scuppered their plans and their original venue shut down. However, I truly believe...
A Mexican themed wedding at Winstanley House
Sep 12, 2022 | City wedding, colourful wedding, Photography, Uncategorized, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
I feel like there is a definite postponement theme to my blog posts at the moment; Abbee and Matt should have celebrated their two year anniversary shortly before the date they actually tied the knot but it was 100% worth the wait. They threw a Mexican...
Furtho Manor Wedding
Aug 25, 2022 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, DIY wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
They say third time's a charm and indeed it was for Tash and Adam, who finally had their Furtho Manor wedding earlier this year, nearly two year's later than planned... But it was absolutely worth the wait and their friends and family celebrated hard to make up for...
Dog friendly wedding at Stock Farm Barn
Aug 6, 2022 | Barn weddings, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
A year later than planned, my gorgeous pals Beth and Kieran finally had their wedding at Stock Farm Barn with their three dogs, their best people and family and I absolutely didn't cry at all. This was my first wedding Stock Farm and I could immediately see why Beth...
Eco friendly minimal waste wedding at Huntsmill Farm
Jun 27, 2022 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, Huntsmill Farm, Photography, Wedding photography, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
Third time was indeed a charm for Katy + Alex who planned an effortlessly stylish minimal waste wedding at Huntsmill Farm. Originally a summer 2020 wedding, these two finally tied the knot in Feb after two postponements and a baby Ted but it was 110% worth the wait...
New Year’s Eve wedding at Hampton Court House
May 26, 2022 | London wedding, Photography, Uncategorized, Wedding photography, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
A year later than originally planned but boy was it WORTH THE WAIT!!!!! Lisa is a uni friend of one of my best friend's from home and having experienced a couple of other weddings from within the friendship group, I knew her wedding to Posho would be good but I didn't...
Lake District wedding on Loweswater
Apr 26, 2022 | Countryside wedding, Lake District Wedding, marquee wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 2 Comments
Louisa describes the Lake District as the most beautiful place in the world, and it's no secret that I absolutely agree; if you keep up with my blog you'll see I published my top tips for eloping in the Lake District recently and I was absolutely delighted that Lou...
Planning a Lake District Elopement
Apr 19, 2022 | Autumn wedding, Elopement, Hints and tips, Intimate wedding, Lake District Wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
As if 2021 wasn't busy enough for us both as wedding photographers and it hadn't thrown enough curveballs our way, Rhys and I managed to squeeze in some time to go and get married ourselves! Our suppliers blew us away and we felt they were all deserving of as many...
Black Tie Winter Wedding
Apr 1, 2022 | Photography, Wedding photography, Winter wedding | 0 Comments
A year later than planned, in a different venue to where they originally planned, with a different vibe to what they'd originally planned... Charlotte and Matt finally said I do on a cold and wet day last December... While the weather might not have been ideal, it was...
Greys, nudes and blushes at Dodmoor House
Mar 6, 2022 | Barn weddings, Dodmoor House, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
I have known Tanice since well... whenever I first shot a wedding at Dodmoor House, because until recently she was a wedding coordinator there. When she asked me to photograph her wedding at Dodmoor, it felt like the ultimate compliment because of course, in her job...
DIY Marquee Wedding with Pompoms and Homegrown Dahlias
Jan 31, 2022 | DIY wedding, marquee wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
An Intimate wedding at Huntsmill Farm
Jan 15, 2022 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, Intimate wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
The wedding industry has been largely "back to normal" for a good seven months now and already it feels like a lifetime ago that weddings were going ahead under heavy restrictions. Reduced numbers, masks, table service, no dancing... While many postponed again seeking...
Tipi wedding at The Stables Rockingham
Jan 11, 2022 | Countryside wedding, DIY wedding, marquee wedding, Photography, tipi wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Exactly 365 days later than planned, Hannah + Sam finally tied the knot and celebrated their marriage with a tipi wedding at The Stables Rockingham and it was bloody brilliant. The ever changing restrictions had reached a point where it all washed over me and I'll...
Camel Studio Wedding
Jan 5, 2022 | Countryside wedding, Uncategorized, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
2021 took me as far north as Scotland and as far south as Cornwall, and my first of two weddings in Cornwall was Amanda and Adam's incredible Camel Studio wedding. Set in glorious countryside near Washaway, this was my first visit to Camel Studio but I really hope it...
Top Barn Venues in Northamptonshire
Oct 4, 2021 | Barn weddings, Photography, Uncategorized, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Northamptonshire and the surrounding area is blessed with several wonderful barn venues, and having worked at most of them over the last few years I've definitely got my favourites. Here are my top barn wedding venues in Northamptonshire... and an extra wildcard!...
Peak District Pre-Wedding Photography
Jul 14, 2021 | Countryside wedding, Derbyshire Weddings, Hints and tips, Peak District, Photography, Uncategorized, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
I was really excited when Em and Will said they fancied the Peak District as the backdrop to their pre-wedding photographs ahead of their wedding at Derbyshire venue Donnington Park Farmhouse next year. I adore the Peak District; we spend a lot of time up there...
A joyful wedding at Kindred London
Jul 12, 2021 | City wedding, colourful wedding, Intimate wedding, London wedding, Summer wedding, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Last week I had the total pleasure of shooting Anna + Sam's "part 1" wedding at Kindred, London and it was full of love and completely joyful, another brilliant example of how smaller weddings run over with the good stuff; I adore the intimacy of smaller weddings and...
A tiny London Micro Wedding
Jan 27, 2021 | City wedding, Intimate wedding, London wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
If 2020 taught me anything, it's how to stay standing when the carpet is pulled out from under my feet... It happened about 50 times last year, but my favourite tale of chaos in a pandemic is Amy and Imran's and I'm so chuffed that they've let me share their day on...
Family Photos at the Ashridge Estate
Dec 5, 2020 | Family-photography, Photography | 0 Comments
Oh hi blog. It's been a while. In the absence of weddings I've been shooting lovely family sessions which I don't ordinarily have much time for, so... without further ado, here's some of my favourite images from when I shot Steve, Katie and Baby Mollie's family photos...
Global Running Day | Running a half marathon to my wedding
Jun 2, 2020 | Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
It's no secret that all my couples are extraordinary people and today, on Global Running Day (a day, as a girl who really doesn't like running so much, I had no idea about until the other day) I'm really excited to share a little bit more about Vanessa's wedding...
Wedding at Crockwell Farm
Apr 14, 2020 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 2 Comments
While there may not be new weddings to photograph right now, there's definitely past ones to revisit and share, not least Ali + Joe's wedding at Crockwell Farm last November, which was insanely beautiful, cosy and full of love. I met these two at Katie + Luke's...
A wedding in Italy
Apr 10, 2020 | Destination weddings, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
It's hard to believe it's been nearly a year since I shot wedding in Italy with my pal Berni. Times are strange, however, and it means I've actually found some time to look back over the images I shot, which Berni kindly allowed me to share - some of my favourite...
Wedding at Huntsmill Farm
Feb 6, 2020 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, Huntsmill Farm, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
"At the end of the night, after Hannah had rolled up her skirt and rocked a couple of ceilidh dances, our entire wedding party gave her huge hugs and kisses. And, in that moment, I realised that we'd started the process with a photographer and ended with a...
Colourful Suffolk Barn Wedding | Faith + Tom
Jan 16, 2020 | Barn weddings, Photography, Wedding photography | 1 Comment
"Hannah was the icing on our cake." Faith and Tom. What a duo. They're fun, they're laid back, they're creative and they LOVE GIN. I absolutely adore their ginspired table plan (Faith's mum is a legend with the paintbrush) and decor, which...
Super Fun wedding at Cranford Hall | Sian + James
Jan 13, 2020 | Photography, Uncategorized, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
I can't believe it's been six months already... Sian and James' super fun wedding at Cranford Hall is definitely ones of those incredibly memorable days; the torrential windy rain I drove through to get to bridal prep, having to shoot the indoor...
Wedding at Belvoir Castle | Sarah + Ashley
Jan 9, 2020 | Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
"Thanks so much Hannah, you were amazing.You are incredibly talented, a master of your craft." I first met Ashley at Jackie + Darren's wedding at 2016. It may have been first time I'd encountered a magician at a wedding, but I was completely...
Wedding at The Barns at Hunsbury Hill | Holly + Bobby
Nov 18, 2019 | Barn weddings, Photography, Wedding photography | 2 Comments
"We wanted something understated and relaxed and as soon as we visited The Barns at Hunsbury Hill we knew it was the perfect place for us." How did you meet? Across the sticky dance floor at our university‘s student union! Tell me your...
Barn chic laid back wedding at Park Farm, Shuckburgh | Erin + Wes
Nov 13, 2019 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
"Her website is genuinely a depiction of how she is in real life - extraordinary. Working with Hannah was a pleasure and we knew we would adore her from the very first drink we had together!" Erin and Wes are the kind of people who don't take stuff too...
Wedding at Caswell House | Rosie + Tom
Nov 6, 2019 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Rosie and Tom. I barely know where to begin. The sweetest of souls with the greatest proposal story. And what a day; a gorgeous summer wedding at Caswell House in the heart of the Cotswolds, and a total treat hearing Tom's childhood memories at Caswell,...
A Village Fete Wedding in Leicestershire | Jo + AJ
Oct 2, 2019 | Countryside wedding, DIY wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
When you know, you know. And I remember the night the Jo and AJ's email dropped into my inbox and I knew immediately I was going to love their wedding. The order of the day was a village fete wedding on the village green opposite the pub where AJ grew up...
An English Country Garden Wedding at Goldstone Hall | Daisy + Ben
Sep 27, 2019 | Countryside wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
You can tell how busy this year has been when I'm blogging weddings from last year! This one was worth the wait. Daisy and Ben planned an English country garden wedding at Goldstone Hall in Shropshire and it was a real showstopper, I haven't ever really...
Scorching summer wedding at Rushton Hall | Katie + Mike
Sep 24, 2019 | Countryside wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Katie and Mike. I barely know where to begin. They're the kind of people that bring sunshine to grey evenings and that can look cooler than cucumbers when its 34 degrees outside. I love them. Read on to find out more about their *actually* scorching summer...
Group Photos 101
Aug 20, 2019 | Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
Your guide to getting the important people in pictures AND having a great time at your wedding About a month before your wedding, I'll send you a planning sheet which takes down all the information experience has taught me I really need to help me get the best out of...
Winter Wedding at Dodmoor House | Anna + David
Jun 4, 2019 | Barn weddings, Dodmoor House, Dodmoor House, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
"I forgot she was a photographer and saw her more as a guest - she got stuck in and had fun and got such great photos as a result." Anna and David are two of the most wonderful humans I've ever met; they're so much fun, they totally embrace...
The William Cecil, Stamford | Nel + Tim
Apr 21, 2019 | Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
"Unparalleled at taking photos whilst dodging drunken shape-throwing." I'm fairly sure that Nel and I were sisters in a previous life. Her and I could spend hours putting the world to rights, only giving up when we ran out of voice! Tim might not be so...
Wedding at The Dairy Barns, Hickling | Claire + Stew
Apr 5, 2019 | Barn weddings, Dodmoor House, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
"Hannah was part of the tribe, she blended in, chatted, boogied and took the most amazing pictures that I didn't even notice she was taking. She is not just a photographer by any means, whatever you need, she's there." How did you meet? On the app...
Huntsmill Farm Wedding Inspiration | Rustic + Autumnal
Mar 29, 2019 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, Photography, Uncategorized, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
At the back end of last year I was invited to shoot a styled shoot at Huntsmill Farm, just over the border in Buckinghamshire. Although they've been hosting weddings at Huntsmill Farm for a while now, they recently restored their barns and have transformed...
Cool Engagement Photos | Holly + Will at Crockett & Jones
Mar 22, 2019 | Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
I love shooting in new places and I particularly love shooting anywhere that's not the countryside, just because I feel really comfortable shooting in natural environments, so something different really pushes me. At the start of last year Holly messaged...
BROOD | Family Morkus
Mar 20, 2019 | Family-photography, Photography | 0 Comments
I don't blog anywhere near enough of my family work, but this family shoot has been sitting in the queue for a few months now and it must as MUST to share. Old timers might recognise these faces as it's not the first time they've been on my...
Rustic wedding at The Woodlands, Hothorpe | Jade + Pete
Mar 15, 2019 | Countryside wedding, Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
"Hannah was more than just a photographer and at times, it felt like she was my third bridesmaid, carrying my perfume bottle all day and socialising with our guests. Seriously, if you are looking for modern, energetic and talented photographer...
Coltsfoot Country Retreat wedding | Emily + Oli
Mar 1, 2019 | Countryside wedding, Photography, Uncategorized, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
"The pictures are incredible - we have had so many compliments on them already and we absolutely love them! They captured so many things we didn't see or remember so it's great to have them to look back on." The more I blog, the more a realise that we live...
Autumn wedding at Dodford Manor | Ali + Tom
Jan 28, 2019 | Barn weddings, Countryside wedding, Uncategorized, Wedding photography | 2 Comments
I've no idea how you got half the shots you did as I had no idea you were there (in a good way!) you felt more like you were one of our guests than someone we had hired to be there! If I had a pound of every time my couples said they hated...
Kingsthorpe Lodge Barn Wedding | Jonny + Leanne
Jan 18, 2019 | Barn weddings, Photography, Wedding photography | 4 Comments
She's so personable and so lovely and on the day she knew all of my potential reservations and made me forget all of them! She was so much fun! Tucked away in the countryside just outside Oundle lies one the best kept wedding venue secrets I know of;...
A Papakata Sperry Tent Wedding | Caroline + Marcus
Jan 11, 2019 | Photography, Wedding photography | 0 Comments
"We chose Hannah because we liked the bystander style of her photographs, which seemed to capture the emotions of the day rather than being "Insta" styled." I absolutely adore shooting morning prep at my couples' family homes; I love that they are full of...