What is your most memorable wedding?
Photographing my first wedding at Bowood Hotel & Spa in Wiltshire which I had wanted to photograph a wedding at for many years.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Calm, personal, unobtrusive, natural, professional
What about your business are you most proud of?
My creativity and wanting to be unique. Once I know the plan for the day, I then start to plan where I can get the best, beautifully unique images.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Always check a photographers portfolio and at least one full wedding gallery before booking to check for consistency with quality of work. Do not just base on the portfolio alone.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
The couple making the wedding decorations and making the wedding reflect them as a couple.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
From the first email enquiry I work to find out who you are as a couple, what matters to you most and what you love. Building a friendship before the wedding day helps you both feel relaxed when in front of the camera (especially if you're not on to like having photos taken).
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
The group photo from above to see everyones faces!
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Bride in the bathtub in her wedding dress
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Planning and preparation for just that day but most of all keep smiling. And bring an umbrella.
Describe how you got into photography.
Started photographing cars at car shows