Why hire a family photographer? 11 reasons...

Why hire a family photographer? 11 reasons...

This is a question that can be taken in two different ways:

  1. Why hire a family photographer when you could take the photographs yourself?

  2. What is the point of family photographs at all (after all my parents sadly never bothered)

I’ll tackle both issues and explain all the benefits of having family photographs and why you should hire a professional if you can.

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Chicheley Hall Wedding Photos - Steve and Emma

Chicheley Hall Wedding Photos - Steve and Emma

I'd assumed Steve and Emma's Chichelely Hall wedding photos would be would be elegant and refined. I was half right, half wrong, as you’ll discover!

Chicheley Hall is a stunning venue that’s dramatic on the outside and oozing with history and character on the inside.

So, everything and everyone looked as beautiful as I expected, but this classy bunch had a hilarious edge to them. It was like 'Downton Abbey' meets 'The Inbetweeners' at times!

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Barn wedding in Cambridgeshire - Jack and Abi

Barn wedding in Cambridgeshire - Jack and Abi

If you’re planning a rustic barn wedding near Cambridgeshire then Bassmead Manor Barns is a wonderful choice.

The 300 year old barn oozes character. There’s also a bridge that straddles the moat (yes a moat!). The bridge is lit up at night and looks amazing when I use my elaborate ‘off-camera flash’ lighting set up.

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Beautiful rainy wedding photos at Orton Hall

Beautiful rainy wedding photos at Orton Hall

If it rains, dance in the rain; if you trip over, laugh; if you feel emotional, cry without shame. Nathan and Danie's wedding at Orton Hall Hotel & Spa had this fantastically positive and relaxed vibe.

But I nearly never made it to their beautiful wedding and Nathan and Danie nearly saw each other before the ceremony…

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Wild West themed wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

Wild West themed wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

James and Steff’s wild west themed wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns even had a sponsor!

…The international boot manufacturer Ariat.

I knew this was going to be one of my favourite ever weddings when they asked for a wild west engagement session and I created some shoot-out scenes for them!

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Chequers Inn Woolsthorpe Wedding - Keeley and Emma

Chequers Inn Woolsthorpe Wedding - Keeley and Emma

The whole of Keeley and Emma’s wedding day was at the Chequers Inn in Woolsthorpe, near Grantham. 

They both looked so beautiful and demure during the ceremony, but they didn’t hold back in the evening…!

The Chequers is ideal for a wedding if you’re looking for a relaxed vibe in beautiful countryside. There’s a huge hill right behind the venue and Keeley and Emma were awesome enough to agree to jump over the style and walk a little way up it to get some lovely shots.  Fluffy white clouds hovered above the hill to make the scene picture perfect.

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Orton Hall Wedding photos - Rob and Mel

Orton Hall Wedding photos - Rob and Mel

Rob and Mel’s Orton Hall wedding, was not normal....and I loved every second.

It wasn’t normal because…

...They were like working with professional models...because Mel actually is one...!! And Rob could be. They're beautiful inside and out.

...because I was mugged by a horde of children trying (and succeeding!) in stealing my loud hailer (see photographic evidence)!

…because Mel's stunning veil was as long as a cascading waterfall.

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Heacham Manor wedding photos - Addam and Charlotte

Heacham Manor wedding photos - Addam and Charlotte

I had it all with this wedding.

For a start Heacham Manor in Norfolk is fantastic for wedding photos. You’re 5 minutes from the beach and there’s a beautiful garden with a pond and rope swing. Don’t worry, the rope swing isn’t over the pond!

On top of that I had a lovely, chilled couple who looked effortlessly fantastic in front of the camera. 

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Wedding photos at Irnham Hall - Shaun and Tamsyn

Wedding photos at Irnham Hall - Shaun and Tamsyn

When I first met Tamsyn and Shaun I asked them to describe their wedding at Irnham Hall and Aslackby Church in 3 words.

Their answer was 'Fun' 'Fun' 'Fun'.

They sounded like my kind of couple!

And oh my giddy Aunt did they deliver on their promise! And so did their guests... ...and even the vicar! There were grenades, 7ft dinosaurs, glow sticks, Champagne spraying, synchronised umbrella throwing, vicar throwing (kinda) and Peaky Blinders... ...but more on all that later.

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Vicky and Paul's Bassmead Manor Barns Wedding Photos

Vicky and Paul's Bassmead Manor Barns Wedding Photos

Two things leap out at me when I think back at Vicky and Paul's Bassmead Manor Barns wedding photos. Firstly they were quite possibly the two best and most natural and beautiful posers a photographer could wish for. Secondly Paul's speech was the best groom's speech I've ever heard.

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Why Matt and Lisa's wedding at Sibson Inn caused a traffic jam!

Why Matt and Lisa's wedding at Sibson Inn caused a traffic jam!

I probably shouldn't be quite so pleased with myself for causing a traffic jam on the A1, but I just can't help it... ...we all had so much fun - including the lorry drivers! 

It's not our fault; weddings at Sibson Inn are right next to the A1 so drivers slow down to take a look - particularly when you do what we were doing...

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Trash the dress wedding photos Cambridgeshire

Trash the dress wedding photos Cambridgeshire

As one of the few photographers who offer trash the dress photos in Cambridgeshire (btw if you don’t want to trash it you can do a rock the frock session instead!), I’m always looking for new locations and creative ideas.

Although most of my trash the dress photos are created in Cambridgeshire I’ve been as far as The Peak District to use the beautiful waterfalls they have there.

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Random Acts of Kindness in Peterborough - The Pay it Forward Tribe

Random Acts of Kindness in Peterborough - The Pay it Forward Tribe

I was really delighted that my friend Hazel Cottrell from Creative Content Company told me about the Soul Happy initiative in Cowgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

One of the many things Kim Coley and her amazing team do at Soul Happy is arrange Pay it Forward events that help and inspire the local community. Last week we were doing some random acts of kindness like giving food to the homeless and giving out cakes, hugs and professional massages at Serpentine Green. 

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Jacob overcomes leukaemia with the heart of a Spartan warrior...

Jacob overcomes leukaemia with the heart of a Spartan warrior...

I had so much fun creating this '300' themed photograph that will be used by a wonderfully strong and loving family to promote awareness and raise funds for cancer in children. 

Thanks to Burghley House for giving us privileged access to a private part of the grounds at no charge.

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How I make sure I don't ruin your wedding photography!

How I make sure I don't ruin your wedding photography!

I was prompted to write this article after seeing a distressed bride complaining about their wedding photographer on http://www.hitched.com. It was so sad to hear how distraught she was, so I thought I'd explain some of the things I do to avoid ruining your wedding and put your mind at rest.

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Photographing Steve King from The Drifters

Photographing Steve King from The Drifters

Steve King was (and sometimes still is) a singer in the world famous soul band The Drifters. He used to live right here in Hampton (why on earth did he leave the sun-kissed shores of Miami!?)

This is the second portfolio session I have done with Steve. He asked me to update his portfolio as he said everyone was copying the images I did for him last time so he needed to stay one step ahead.

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