A little detective work pays off

Sharky and Ben’s great little write-up in last week’s Times. I absolutely love the story of how they met!

You might like to check out their wedding at Soho Farmhouse.

The Times - Ben and Sharky

Ben spotted “Sharky” as they waited in line to have their laptops repaired. “I noticed this very beautiful lady sitting next to me with all these very bright rings and bangles,” he says. “I spent the next 20 minutes trying to get her attention by leaning forward, coughing and tapping my hand, but not getting any response whatsoever.”

He spent the next few weeks trying to track her down online. The only information he had was Sharky’s full name, which had appeared on a screen as they waited in line.

Read the full article on The Times.

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In This Moment | Midnight

This has to be one of my favourite images created last summer - captured just a few minutes after midnight in early July.

It’s quite common for me to stay late into the evening, especially during the summer months when the light lasts just that little bit longer. Sparkler runs are such an incredible way for a couple to exit their wedding - often jumping straight into a car and being driven to the airport to embark on their amazing honeymoon.

Essentially, you’re giving a naked flame to often hundreds of giddy guests. You’re then running backwards through a tunnel of dripping sparks simultaneously photographing the bride and groom - who may or may not have applied a touch more hairspray than usual that day.

There are very few moments during a wedding where I genuinely fear for my health… it’s really worth it though and this image sums up the very fun nature of the day, and Liv and Jack, perfectly!

Learn about my natural wedding photographer style or see Olivia and Jack’s full Berkshire wedding.

sparkler wedding photo of couple

Camera and Lens Info:

● Sony A7III ● Zeiss 35mm 1.4 ● f1.4 ● ISO 4000 ● 125th Shutter

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Favourite 2019 Moments

There are so many pictures I’d like to share from 2019. That said, I’m a firm believer in quality over quantity and the whole ‘less is more’ approach. With this in mind, I’ve featured only my absolute favourites - both visually and for me personally. If you’d like to see more, please check out my 2020 Showreel.

I’ve worked with some genuinely lovely people this year - here in the UK, over in France and also Mallorca.

To all the couples and families who’ve given me the responsibility of documenting their day this year - a very humble thank you. It’s been a privilege to work with each and every one of you.

Here’s my year, reduced to just 40 images.

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