Amanda & Paul

It was off to a posh newly decorated Morley Hayes recently for Amanda & Paul's wedding. When Amanda arrived at our studio two weeks before the day for her pre wedding consultation with a massive plaster-cast on her leg we had an idea things were going to be a bit different!

Amazingly she managed to talk the doctors into removing her cast and giving her what she could only describe as a 'terminator boot' to walk around in. When our bride has a cool down to earth perspective on thing like that, we know we're in for a good day :)

When we got kicked out of Amanda's room (not by the terminator boot thankfully) we were off to meet the fellas and start the ceremony.

It has to be said Amanda did an amazing job of getting from the buggy that dropped her off, all the way through the building to the ceremony room. It wasn't fast, but it was impressive!

We managed a few shots out and about after the ceremony before allowing our brave bride some well earned sitting down time.

Here's my fave of the day, one our young bridesmaid about to get herself in some trouble with a soon to be muddy dress. I did try to stop her...Really!

Congratulations Amanda & Paul!

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Nicole & Dan

It's always a treat to visit the beautiful East Lodge Hotel in Rowsley, and a few weeks ago we got the bonus of amazing afternoon weather too. We were up that way for Nicole & Dan's countryside wedding. As they live a good way away, we didn't have a great of chance to get together beforehand, but everything came together perfectly.

When I went up to the room all was calm and quiet. Not what I usually expect! Check out this shot of the stunning bouquet made up by Tineke Floral Designs.

No, I had no idea what those amazing white flowers were either. Stunning stuff though. Well done Kerry & gang.

We meandered back downstairs to meet up with Dan and his best man to grab a few shots, then it was ceremony time, and yes, the fisheye lens was pulled into service from the bottom of my case.

Drinks and photographs were out on the lawn afterwards, and as usual I happily worked through the formal family shots as early as possible to earn everybody some relaxing and mingling time.

Soon it was time for a go on the East Lodge golf buggy for a ride up to the top of the hill to get what I think is one of the best views of any venue in the area.

Nicole & Dan were a great couple to photograph and very accommodating. They even let me leave in this odd shot of Nicole wishing she had worn jeans and trainers for her walk in the country :)

Many congratulations Nicole & Dan!

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Helen & Martin

Two weeks ago we got a rare treat - we got to go somewhere new, that we hadn't been to before! We were headed Leicestershire way, to a lovely small village called Thrussington for Helen & Martin's wedding. First off we made a stop for a shots of the girls getting ready. I love this subtle reminder on the calender.

Before they finished all the champagne, we headed off to church to meet the chaps - who had to walk all of 50 yards from Martin's parents place to the church!

After the ceremony we grabbed a few shots around church, but I really couldn't wait to get the the reception at the Carriage Hall, at Plumtree.

Although the theme of the day was in danger of being 'windswept', Helen carried on bravely and we got some great fun filled shots.

And some fantastic shots around the Hall too.

Congratulations Helen & Martin!

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Laura & Richard

After an absence we have lots of new stuff to be showing off here!

We'll start with a wedding we went to a few weeks ago in the height of spring - Laura & Richard's lovely countryside wedding at Morley Church, and Morley Hayes.

We were around to shoot the arrivals at church and met Richard early for his close up pic before the crowds descended.

During the ceremony we shot discreetly from the back so as not to intrude, and also managed a few sneaky shots when the registers were being signed.

The beautiful church at Morley, above.

After the ceremony, and a few running repairs to small people's suits, shoes, and dresses, we were off to the lovely Morley Hayes.

Most of Morley Hayes has been refurbished over the winter, and what fantastic work they have done, check out this room, all set for the wedding breakfast.

Congratulations Laura & Richard, we look forward to seeing you back at the studio soon for your portrait session!

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Natasha & David

Another visit to the amazing Breadsall Priory! This time to share Natasha & David's day for their stylish wedding.

Natasha and her gang were getting ready at the hotel, so we had to have a wander over to see how they were getting on.

The lighting in the room was pretty awful and yellow for photography, and we rarely like to use flash as it completely kills the atmosphere and makes it harder for people to concentrate, so we settled on some stylish  available light black and white documentary shots to start things off.

And of course the stunning details.

After we decided to leave the girls in peace, we went off in search of the boys to see how they turned out. With everyone looking good we grabbed a few shots outside, and then got one of my faves from the day - a shot of David looking anxious-ish at the front of the room, just before the Bride's big entrance.

Ceremony shots were discreet and from the back of the room, as usual.

After the registers were signed, and we had a few shots with families, we got to play in the gardens.

Best bit!

We have a very well liked shot of Breadsall on our reception wall that can't be taken on a bright summery, blue sky kind of day, and we promised to replicate it for Natasha & David if the conditions allowed. Luckily they did, and we got some high drama :)

What a backdrop!

We never feel like we're totally finished until we grab a shot of kids being cute...

Congratulations Natasha & David! 

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