Nat & Josh | Chelsea Town Hall Wedding Photography
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Nat & Josh | Chelsea Town Hall Wedding Photography

A gorgeous Chelsea wedding full of laughter, family and the kind of energy that had the whole room on their feet by the end of the night. Nat wore a stunning gown by Suzanne Neville and Josh looked incredibly sharp in a suit by Tommy Raban.

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Limekiln Wedding Photographer — Jack & Abi | Oliver Holder Photography
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Limekiln Wedding Photographer — Jack & Abi | Oliver Holder Photography

Jack and Abi's wedding at Limekiln was one of those days that just had everything. Warmth, laughter, emotion, a little boy in a suit who stole every room he walked into, and two people who were so clearly and completely right for each other. From the first moments of getting ready to the last song of the evening, it was a genuine joy to be there.

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Photographing Weddings at The Ned Hotel
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Photographing Weddings at The Ned Hotel

There are wedding venues, and then there is The Ned. A Grade I listed former bank with a rooftop terrace looking out over St Paul's Cathedral, a sweeping spiral staircase, and a main banking hall that stops you in your tracks — it's one of those rare venues where every corner tells a story. I feel enormously privileged to have photographed weddings here, and this page is my attempt to show you why it's so special.

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Islington town hall - sophie and dan
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Islington town hall - sophie and dan

Some weddings have a quality that's hard to pin down — a clarity of intent, a sense that every detail has been chosen rather than defaulted to. Sophie and Dan's December wedding in London was exactly that. From a ceremony at Islington Town Hall to an elegant evening at The Libertine by the Royal Exchange, theirs was a day that knew exactly what it wanted to be.

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Chelsea Old town hall - London Micro Wedding Photography - Meg & John
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Chelsea Old town hall - London Micro Wedding Photography - Meg & John

There's something quietly extraordinary about a micro wedding done right. When the guest list is small enough for everyone to actually know each other, when every single person in the room matters, the whole day takes on a different quality. Jon and Meg's was exactly that — unhurried, personal, and completely full of feeling from the very first moment to the last.

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Brunswick House Wedding Photographer - chloe and jon
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Brunswick House Wedding Photographer - chloe and jon

Some weddings are effortlessly themselves from start to finish. Chloe and Jon's was one of those days — warm, joyful, and completely at ease in some of London's most characterful spaces. A church ceremony, a neighbourhood pub, and a house full of antiques and candlelight. By the time the dancing started, nobody wanted it to end.

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Photographing Weddings at The Mount Without, Bristol — Sammy & Alex
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Photographing Weddings at The Mount Without, Bristol — Sammy & Alex

There are venues that are pretty. There are venues that are atmospheric. And then, very occasionally, there are venues that feel like they were built specifically to be photographed — places where the light behaves differently, where every stone tells a story, and where the backdrop does as much work as the people in front of it. The Mount Without in Bristol is one of those places.

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Photographing Weddings with 35mm Film
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Photographing Weddings with 35mm Film

Film cameras might seem like a relic of the past in today's digital world, where smartphones and digital cameras are ubiquitous. However, the resurgence of film photography is gaining popularity among photographers, both novice and professional. This article delves into the advantages of using film cameras and why I find joy in capturing images on 35mm film.

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Halfway Through 2025
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Halfway Through 2025

As we move into July and the schools break up for the summer holidays, what more could you possibly want than a few beautifully curated wedding photos to browse through while you make an important decision about which wedding photographer to book—especially as you jet off somewhere nice and warm to unwind?

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Best Wedding Photographs of 2024
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Best Wedding Photographs of 2024

What a truly fantastic year 2024 was for me as a wedding photographer. I had the wonderful opportunity to work with some incredibly amazing couples up and down the country, and I was fortunate enough to celebrate their love at some truly beautiful and unique venues. A few personal highlights of the year would definitely have to include my return to The Mount Without in Bristol for Olivia and Sam’s special day; this venue, without a doubt, ranks as one of the most unique wedding locations in the entire United Kingdom.

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25 Pre Wedding Photographs and why you should consider a pre wedding session
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25 Pre Wedding Photographs and why you should consider a pre wedding session

So what exactly happens…. well usually we will grab a coffee or a beer and go through the plans for your wedding face to face, you know like we used to and then for up to 45 minutes take a little wander and make some pictures. I have found that this is a really great way to build the relationship between us and allows you both to gain an understanding of what to expect on your wedding day and tick it off the list of nervous unknowns plus you’ll get some beautifully curated portraits

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Photographing Weddings at The Worstead Estate, North Norfolk
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Photographing Weddings at The Worstead Estate, North Norfolk

I had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful wedding here in July 2024, where Fi and Matt spent the morning getting ready in the estate cottage. This charming setting boasted perfect natural light, allowing me to capture the intimate moments as Fi and her bridesmaids prepared for the day ahead

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The best of 2023… at last!
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The best of 2023… at last!

Well, as we step into June, I am thrilled to finally share my reflections on the beautiful weddings of 2023. This past year was brimming with heartfelt moments, pure joy, and unforgettable experiences. I had the privilege of capturing love stories at some of London’s most cherished wedding venues

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Your top ten questions, answered…
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Your top ten questions, answered…

Ok, so you’ve got engaged, booked a wedding venue and now you find yourselves exploring the Internet looking through photographers portfolios. Trying to figure out if you like their work and who they are? do you want to spend the day having your photographs taken by them and if so whats next? Start to stalk them on instagram and compile a gruelling list of questions that you want to ask them and make sure that they are in fact the right photographer for you!

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Lets talk Cameras, what I use and why…
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Lets talk Cameras, what I use and why…

At the beginning of 2024, my anticipation for Fujifilm's possible release of the X-Pro 4 was met with a blend of excitement and curiosity. The brand's enigmatic pre-conference monochrome video stirred speculation, only to reveal the launch of the X100VI instead of the awaited model.

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Marylebone Old Town Hall Wedding Photography
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Marylebone Old Town Hall Wedding Photography

I absolutely love photographing weddings at Marylebone Town Hall. It is undoubtedly one of the most iconic wedding venues in London, standing out for its incredible architecture and rich history. The building's origins can be traced back to 1914,

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