Leanne & Andrew's Wedding at Bosworth Hall Hotel, Leicestershire

Here is a small selection of photos of Leanne and Andrew's wedding at Bosworth Hall Hotel, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire.  


The groom arrived in style in a very rare car - a Delorian DMC-12, which he hired from owner/driver Chris Hawes.  Leanne and Andrew had a very happy day and they were very lucky with the weather as it only rained when they were indoors.  Leanne has to be one of the most relaxed brides I have ever photographed.  She remained calm and chilled-out despite a few hiccups during the preparations in the morning.  All in all, I would say it was a very chilled-out wedding.  Lovely couple.

N.B. This blog covers just the wedding and portrait side of my business.  Please see my Commercial / PR Photography Blog for up-to-date news about the PR, commercial, corporate editorial, architectural and aerial photography and videography side of my business.

The Wedding Photographer's Wedding Photographer!

So who do wedding photographers get to photograph their big day when they get married?

Well, I have just been booked to photograph the wedding of renowned Sussex wedding photographer Christine Carrelo.  Christine photographs weddings in a similar documentary style to me and she is an excellent photographer.  Given the choice of all the photographers she could have chosen in the UK (and many that are based a lot closer to her Sussex home than me up here in the Midlands), I feel highly honoured that she chose me to capture her big day for posterity.  It means a lot that such a highly-respected reportage wedding photographer trusts me to photograph her wedding.  

Thanks Christine.  I won't let you down!

N.B. This blog covers just the wedding and portrait side of my business.  Please see my Commercial / PR Photography Blog for up-to-date news about the PR, commercial, corporate editorial, architectural and aerial photography and videography side of my business.

Golden Wedding Anniversary in Leicestershire

Wedding photography does not have to be just photographing weddings as it can be photographing weddings 50 years on!


I have just photographed Mary Ann and John's golden wedding anniversary celebration.  They are a lovely couple and they have done so well to reach 50 years of marriage as not many couples get to celebrate their golden wedding these days.


Mary Ann and John had beautiful marquee put up in their garden, which is situated on a hill with an amazing view of the Leicestershire countryside, and the marquee had glass doors along two sides to make the most of the stunning view for their guests.  The hospitality was expertly provided by Maverick Venues and the guests were treated to a live band, a group of harmony singers, two Indian dancers and a comedian.  I stayed until 1am and the evening was still in full-swing.  These people really know how to party!


Here is a small selection of photographs of the evening...

N.B. If you wish to hear news about the commercial photography side of my business, please view my PR & Commercial Photography Blog, as this blog just covers wedding photography.

New Wedding Photography Packages Video

I have just produced a new video to showcase my wedding photography packages.  In addition to just CD-only coverage, you can see my fabulous traditional matted wedding albums from Jorgensen of Australia and my stunning storybook wedding albums from GraphiStudio of Italy.  All packages include a high-resolution CD of all your wedding photos.   


The video is now live on the Wedding Photography Prices and Packages page of my website, but you can see it below too:

New Lifestyle Portraits Service - with NO Hidden Fees!

I have just launched my new Lifestyle Portraits service, where I can take natural photos of you or your loved ones either on location or in the comfort of your own home.  


Most portrait photographers charge very little for a sitting and then rip you off for really expensive prints, but I just charge one simple fee for the job and you get to keep the best 10 digital photo files - with a licence to print the photos yourself.  


I have heard lots of horror stories about people who have ventured into photographers' studios on the promise of either a cheap (or even free) sitting and a free small print, but when they come to view the photos, they are pressurised into buying lots of over-priced prints as they are told that they have to decide there and then on what print they want and any that they don't order will be destroyed.  I believe this practice is emotional blackmail, so beware if a photographer offers you a free or cheap sitting as it may cost you a lot more than you bargained for.  One person told me they  ended up paying £1,500 for a canvas wrap and another paid £2,500 for a canvas, a few prints and a CD of images.  He said he felt totally ripped off and it has left him feeling very wary of dealing with photographers, but he didn't want to upset his partner by not buying the photos she wanted.  If a photographer will not tell you how much they charge for prints before you book them (or if some of the digital files are not included in the sitting fee), then there is probably a good reason for it as they have something to hide.  My print prices start at just £6.67, however, you don't have to buy the prints from me as the best 10 fully-optimised digital files are included in my sitting fee.


Please CLICK HERE to see more details about my lifestyle portrait photography service.

A Great Reason to Turn Down Lots of Weddings in July!

This time of year is the peak season for wedding photographers, but this year I don't have any weddings this July.  This is the first time for many years that I haven't photographed a single wedding in July, but before you think this is because couples have not wanted to book me, it is not!  My partner Joanne and I were expecting our first baby in mid-July, so as I couldn't run the risk of having to leave half-way through a wedding to rush to the hospital, I had to turn down lots of weddings in July and early August.  This was frustrating for me and disappointing for the many wedding couples who wanted to book me, but I can't think of a better reason to turn the weddings down.


As it happens, I now could have taken on all the weddings in July and August as our gorgeous little baby daughter Sarah decided to arrive six weeks early!  We weren't prepared at all as we hadn't packed a bag and our ante-natal classes were due to start that weekend.  As Sarah was so premature, she spent the first three weeks and two days of her life in the Special Care Baby Unit of the George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton, where all the staff looked after her (and us!) so well.  We are grateful for all they have done for us.  Sarah is home now and doing well.  


Here are a few photos to show what I have been photographing in the last few weeks instead of photographing weddings: