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Hi and welcome to my blog. Filled with images from my recent weddings, engagement shoots, portrait sessions and corporate work. Most importantly its a window into my world...a world where family takes an upper hand and I have the images to prove it. Hopefully you'll take a few minutes to browse and once addicted set the blog as a bookmark. If you have any comments please feel free to add them or just get in touch.

For The Record: The images that I put on the blog from recent weddings may not always be the best or even ones you might expect. They are things that I saw, that I like that I want to share. Sometimes they are part of a quirky story or show a tender or ironic side to a wedding.

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Nov
28

Ruth and Rick – More From Nutfield Priory

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As promised in my Just One, more from Ruth and Rick’s winter wedding at Nutfield Priory.  A wedding full of Doctors, Lawyers, Biochemists and Physicists…and that’s just the Bride and Groom.  A relatively warm afternoon in the hills of Surrey at a fabulous venue.  Having worked at Nutfield a few times I knew what to expect.  But then Ruth and Rick did like to throw a curve ball in.  Something a little different for me.  There would be no cake cutting shot…no first dance either.  But there would be….A QUIZ.  Family and friends sharpened their skills in all things Ruth and Rick (or Richard as the Registrar called him).  Questions related to him : “what medieval instrument could he bore you to tears with”.  Questions related to her : “what substance did she have too much of a child that turned her poo purple”.  Questions related to them : “where did he propose”.  I didn’t fare to well, but then I wasn’t really playing.  Besides all the talk of purple poo did me right in.

Hey…just like always you’ll be able to see a few more images on my Facebook business page.  But first, have a gander below, take it all in and at the end you’ll find a link to more.

wedding photographer nutfield priory 001 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryThe gorgeous Nutfield Priory

wedding photographer nutfield priory 002 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryRubber shoes lead to idle minds

wedding photographer nutfield priory 003 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryIndependence Day

wedding photographer nutfield priory 004 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryTwo shoes…no its not X Factor.  She had two different pairs of shoes

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wedding photographer nutfield priory 008 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryIt was nice to get down to see the boys

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wedding photographer nutfield priory 011 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryWhy he had both is beyond me

wedding photographer nutfield priory 012 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryRuth’s Dad…a fabulous character and a great chat

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wedding photographer nutfield priory 014 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryNikon said, let their be cls light

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wedding photographer nutfield priory 017 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryWee-tails

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wedding photographer nutfield priory 019 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryThe winners of the extra special seats could hardly contain themselves

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wedding photographer nutfield priory 022 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryI suppose I should be surprised to see autumn leaves at the end of November…just like I was yesterday when attacked by two bumblebees

wedding photographer nutfield priory 023 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryNo doubt I’ll make the Daily Mail with “photographer cuts Bride’s head off” – then I can get jiggy with the Levinson enquiry

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wedding photographer nutfield priory 025 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryThanks to my reflector holder for this one

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wedding photographer nutfield priory 027 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryReporting to Guest Relations

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wedding photographer nutfield priory 034 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryQuiz

wedding photographer nutfield priory 035 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryThe lovely lady who took my photo deserves one of herself

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wedding photographer nutfield priory 037 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PrioryLike every great quiz, the table moaning about a technicality

wedding photographer nutfield priory 038 Ruth and Rick   More From Nutfield PriorySeb Coe eat your heart out

As promised, there are a few more to gander over on my Facebook Business Page.  Full of other galleries too if you’re so inclined.  If you are in any of the photos feel free to tag yourself.  Here is the link : Ruth and Rick’s Nutfield Priory Wedding on Facebook.

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Been a while since I did a Just One.  But today is a new day.  So from Ruth and Rick’s wedding yesterday at Nutfield Priory…here you go.

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Nov
21

June and Felix at Avington Park

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And now for something totally different.  As a wedding photographer you start to get used to some constants that make up your wedding year.  So when something comes along that changes that it adds an extra level of excitement.  June and Felix provided that excitement.  June, a retired head teacher and Felix, a copyrighter, met by chance over a decade ago when June hosted an open day for folks interested in changing into a career in teaching.  Felix went from career change to smitten quite quickly and the rest is history.  A small wedding, with close family and friends, at a superb location.  It was great to work with the professional video team at Smokescreen Visuals as well.

There will also be a link to ‘just a few more’ images on Facebook as well.  So have a look below and follow the link that appears after the last image.

avington park wedding photographer 01 June and Felix at Avington ParkNo prep today…June “couldn’t see the point” — I’ll let it slide :)

avington park wedding photographer 02 June and Felix at Avington ParkRosemary, June’s Bridesmaid, leaves early

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avington park wedding photographer 04 June and Felix at Avington ParkJohn…the hired ‘Father of the Bride’

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avington park wedding photographer 09 June and Felix at Avington ParkBondesque

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avington park wedding photographer 11 June and Felix at Avington ParkAhem!

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avington park wedding photographer 16 June and Felix at Avington ParkThis angle was in no way stolen from Matt at Smokescreen

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avington park wedding photographer 21 June and Felix at Avington ParkLiving up to that Bond comment earlier

avington park wedding photographer 22 June and Felix at Avington Park

avington park wedding photographer 23 June and Felix at Avington Park

And a few from Darren

avington park wedding photographer 24 June and Felix at Avington Park

avington park wedding photographer 25 June and Felix at Avington Park

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avington park wedding photographer 27 June and Felix at Avington Park

As promised…a handful more images on my Facebook Business page…feel free to tag yourselves.

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I promised a bit more and now I’m here to deliver.  Not much time for a diatribe but what I will say is that if you are interested in seeing more from Helen and Simon’s Basingstoke wedding my advice is to look here, scroll through and at the end you’ll find a link to more images on my Facebook Business page.  Off you go!

wedding photographer hampshire 01 More from Helen and Simons Bonfire Night Wedding

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wedding photographer hampshire 19 More from Helen and Simons Bonfire Night Wedding

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wedding photographer hampshire 24 More from Helen and Simons Bonfire Night Wedding

wedding photographer hampshire 25 More from Helen and Simons Bonfire Night Wedding

wedding photographer hampshire 26 More from Helen and Simons Bonfire Night Wedding

As promised…you can see more on my Facebook Business page

Categories : Hampshire Weddings
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Nov
06

Helen and Simon – Bonfire Night Wedding

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However, no Guy’s were harmed in the making of these nuptials.  Which reminds me of an interesting conversation I had with Evan this week.  Evan of Year 2 and 6 years old

Me: “What did you learn about in school today?”
Evan: “About this man who had a lot of gunpowder and wanted to blow up the king”
Me: “Guy Fawkes?”
Evan: “No…it was…um…Guy…um…Guy…um…F….”
Me: “yes, Fawkes, Guy Fawkes”
Evan: “No…it was…um…Guy…um…Guy FOX!!!!”

Helen and Simon were married in the wonderful village church in Cliddesden near Basingstoke.  Apparently Bonfire Night is a big deal in Helen’s family.  Rather fitting then they would select the date and even throw in some fireworks for good measure.  This is a taster with a more substantial posting coming at the beginning of next week (this is different to what I mentioned last night Helen…sorry, forgot about going away for my 16th wedding anniversary).  Have a great honeymoon.

winter wedding photographer 001 Helen and Simon   Bonfire Night WeddingGetting ready the lovely Audleys Wood

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winter wedding photographer 009 Helen and Simon   Bonfire Night WeddingTraffic calming

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winter wedding photographer 013 Helen and Simon   Bonfire Night WeddingArea 51

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Oct
10

Aileen and Jed at The George in Rye

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Strangely no one ever called him Jedward.  Come to think of it, neither did I?  Probably a good thing then.

Oh the irony.  Waiting all summer for some hot weather and we get the hottest day of the year.  On OCTOBER 1st.  A thought that I’m sure no amount of planning could have overcome.  3 piece suits?  Sure!  Why not?  We’ll need the extra layers to keep warm.  Survey said?  XXXXXXX

Despite the ‘heat’…and let’s be honest, it was hardly heat..everything went exactly to plan.  Good thing too as Aileen and Jed are planners.  Some people really enjoy it and I got the impression they did.  Jed was more than a little delighted to see Darren and I a full 50 minutes early.

The George in Rye is a kind of a hidden gem.  From street level it looks like a nice gastro pub.  You would be challenged to believe that there is a considerable number of rooms as well as the most fantastic ballroom which is perfect for ceremonies, receptions and evening entertainment.  Rye itself is totally quaint.  They should bus in loads of Americans at the weekend just to add to the ambiance.   I, on my own, wasn’t really enough.

As usual, there will be a number of additional images to review on my Facebook Business Page.  The link to these will appear at the end of this post.  You wouldn’t want to miss my gentle musings would you?  So scroll, enjoy and THEN click.

the george in rye photographer 01 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeI’m not a mad detail junkie but this place kind of deserved it!  More later.

the george in rye photographer 02 Aileen and Jed at The George in Rye

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the george in rye photographer 04 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeWillis?  What you talking ’bout?

the george in rye photographer 05 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeLight to die for

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the george in rye photographer 08 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeIt was, after all, the hottest day of the year

the george in rye photographer 09 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeDad gets a wee bit emotional

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the george in rye photographer 11 Aileen and Jed at The George in Ryehe treated it like popcorn

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the george in rye photographer 17 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeThis image is actually from Darren…but I thought it needed to be shown as the two images (above and below) were taken at the same time

the george in rye photographer 18 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeI’m thinking Jed thought he deserved more than a hug!

the george in rye photographer 19 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeNot fond of the applause

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the george in rye photographer 21 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeWith 70+ guests and a courtyard designed for about 30 I had to go inside for formals…I quite liked the result

the george in rye photographer 22 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeLuckily no one was in at No. 1

the george in rye photographer 23 Aileen and Jed at The George in Rye

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the george in rye photographer 27 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeQuaint

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the george in rye photographer 29 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeMelting

the george in rye photographer 30 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeMore we-tails

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the george in rye photographer 35 Aileen and Jed at The George in RyeNothing like an expressive Best Man

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And now a few from Darren

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For more images visit my The George in Rye Wedding Photography gallery on my Facebook Business Page

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