Melody & Stuart.

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Posey posing in the sun.
So, the whole reason I was back 'home home' to go up to Spitalfields and mosey along Southbank was for my cousin, Melody's wedding. We went to the champagne reception and meal, I would have stayed longer but had to get back to Newbury for work the following day.

Taking a long my SLR, I managed to make a big statement by dropping my lens hood from the balcony into the lobby just as Melody and Stuart entered, so... that was good. Handily, their actual photographer was quick to rush it back to me. The hotel was super-fancy but very warm, I was so thankful when we got into the restaurant where we were eating our meal and there was air conditioning.

As with all weddings, it was pretty nice to just celebrate two people in love, as well as just spend time with family I don't get to see very often too - you know, catch up on the latest gossip and things.





Isn't this the cutest idea for a signing-in book?




Stuart was literally beaming all afternoon, so sweet.


Mel looked beautiful and her dress was so her, completely effortless.



Guess who caught the bouquet?




Our gift boxes contained fancy tea, which I saw at Taste of London last month, it's just a pity I don't have a glass tea set to use it with.






Modern technology: catching up on Andy Murray winning Wimbledon.


Who would have thought such a fancy restaurant would drip feed you wine in the way they did? Obviously I couldn't take advantage of this as I was driving, but I had just enough red wine to make my tongue purple.


Green tea soufflé



I just generally enjoy weddings but it was nice to go to one I had a bit more of an emotional connection to, basically, not working one was pretty nice (I would say for a change but the reality is I haven't actually shot that many) - and what a great time of year to have a wedding too with the sun shining away.

Mr & Mrs Morgan.

So, a while ago, and I mean a real while ago, like back in December-while ago, I was asked to help photograph with my friend Abbie at her cousin's wedding. I think overall, even though it's hard work and totally knackering, I think can finally admit that it's something I really enjoy doing. This wedding was quite different to the one I shot way back in October last year. Let's just say the weather really wasn't on our side, I still managed to get a few good shots and I was happy with what I handed over but working with such dull lighting was definitely a challenge.

The theme was beautiful, as it was so close to Christmas each of the tables were themed with the Twelve Days of Christmas and Kate's bouquet was filled with adorable vintage brooches and quirky finds. I think she was pretty nervous which did make photographing a bit awkward, even for Abbie, who knew her well but I definitely empathise with her and could see myself acting in a similarly anxious way. There was even a Gangnam Style flash mob - that's how long ago it actually was, remember when that was relevant?


I wish I hadn't got distracted with work and going to Florida, and generally being lazy and that I'd shared these with you sooner, but here are a few of my favourites from the day. I'm definitely hoping that the convenience of a car will make the next wedding I shoot (if there is another one!), a lot easier, if nothing else it will mean I'll be able to bring all the equipment I would actually want to bring rather than just what I can manage to carry on a train.

Nick & Cat's Seaside Wedding.

You might remember that just over a month ago I shot a wedding in Camber Sands near Rye. Well, I didn't want to share the photos until I'd given the couple back their photos, fingers crossed they've got them and that they're pleased with my half of the results.

I feel like weddings are a little more stressful than the other events I've shot and have more experience with just because it feels like there's so much more responsibility. Saying that, I've got another one booked with Abbie next week which I'm already quite looking forward to, fingers crossed that the sun shines for that one too.

The day itself was lovely, because weddings just are, and they were lucky with the weather as it was incredibly temperamental but the sun shone when it really counted.
Anyway, here are my favourite photos from the day to share with you.

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