What is your most memorable wedding?
A 2 day Wedding consisting of an Asian Wedding onthe Friday and followed by an English Ceremonial Wedding on the Saturday. I was greeting by people treating me as a friend of the family, especially after carry out the pre wedding engagement shoot too.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Professional, affordable, friendly, relaxed, and focussed
What about your business are you most proud of?
Enjoying referrals via word of mouth, and having my images shared worldwide
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Choose a professional photographer that appeals from their images, plan a meeting, and ensure you can view a full gallery from a couple of weddings they have produced. Most of all, enure that you gel in some way. Your Photographer will spend more time with you than most other suppliers.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I provide being there on hand for the couple, assisting with other small things such as helping with button holes, making coffees, or running an errand if needed. Also providing advice and listening for any nervous Bride or Groom.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Meeting in a relaxed environment over a coffee, allowing you to view my work in print, and wedding albums. Getting a feel for me and who I am whilst I can know more about what you need from your day. It's about seeing if we can work togesther to produce the memories as you want them captured. If possible having a pre wedding photoshoot. It's imporant to get know each other if you can. It's about feeling relaxed and at ease!
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
Family Group Shots, as often these groups will be the only time you'll have your photos all taken together. Precious memories for the future.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Being asked to recreate the same shot, at the same venue where the Bride's parents had married 30 years previously
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Creativity, planning, laughter, and some beautiful umbrellas
Describe how you got into photography.
I loved taking photos as a child and receiving a camera for my 9th Birthday. I loved capturing candid shots then, sneaking up on family and friends and just snapping away! I still have some of those photos today, capturing memories and my history. Some of those images contain people who are no longer here. Those photos are now so precious, and like treasure to me.