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About Me

Hello and welcome to my website. I'm a wedding photographer based in Nottingham, East Midlands. Born and raised in Lincoln, I have managed to escape precisely one county away to Notts. I live with my fiancee Jo (yes, I am going through this wedding planning madness with you) and have just discovered Wii Fit, which I think, will be the death of me. To find out more, you can see my blog. The photo on the left is by John Owen.

My Approach

My style of photography is relaxed and informal. I don't pose people alot, preferring to record the moments as they happen, rather than try to create them, otherwise called photojournalistic, reportage or documentary photography. Then after your ceremony I'll take a few informal for you to remember your first moments as husband and wife and then return to capturing moments as they happen, your speeches, your first dance and the party into the evening.

What you'll recieve are great photographs that don't rely on 'special effects' to have impact. Photographs that allow you to remember what you saw, heard and felt on your wedding day. Photographs that will retell the story of your day, moment by moment each time you open your album.

Tag Archives: nottingham

Roger & Denise’s Favourite

Now we’re approaching the end of the wedding season (although my last wedding this year is December the 21st - brrrr, but ooh, christmassy!) I thought I’d round up some weddings this year by asking my couple’s what their single favourite wedding photo was, the experiment has thrown up some interesting results!
So first to Roger...

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Hannah & Alex’s Wedding at Hart’s Hotel, Nottingham

Hannah and Alex were married at St Mary’s Church in Woolaton and had their first reception in the church hall, followed by a meal at Hart’s Hotel in Nottingham. They had a great day surrounded by friends and family. This is officially ‘The Wedding with the Most Locations of 2008′ as I travelled from the...

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Ideas: Save The Date Cards

Planning your own wedding is great, as I get to trawl the web for lots of inspiration, but I thought I’d share our ‘Save the Date’ cards. As we’re planning our wedding in a pretty short timescale (5 months, actually 4 and a half!) we needed to get these out to people quickly. So one...

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A List of Places to Get Married in Nottingham and Notts (Civil Ceremonies)

Hey people
So, as some of you may know,  I’m actually trying to plan my own wedding at the moment, and have found nowhere that gives a list of licensed venues in Nottingham and Notts (Nottinghamshire) so, for your (and my) convenience, may I present
A List of Venues You Can Get Married in Nottingham & Notts

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Wedding Day for Kat & James at Sutton Bonington Hall

Kat and James were married at the stunning Sutton Bonington Hall in Leicestershire, James decided he was not going to be upstaged by Kat’s entrance and arrived in a Helictoper! Congratulations Kat and James, have a great honeymoon!

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Simon and Susannah’s Wedding

Simon and Su were married at St Mark’s Church in Mansfield and had their wedding Reception at Patchings Art Centre in Calverton. Simon’s family are so tall, I nearly had to break out the stilts for their group photograph! Here’s a sneak peak:

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Stacey & Louise - 5th July 2008 - Gateway Hotel - Nottingham

Stacey and Louise were married at St Paul’s Church in Daybrook, Nottingham and had their reception at the Gateway Hotel, also in Nottingham! It’s officially Sunday now, so I can show a few photos (although they may still be partying while I’m writing this!)

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Danny & Claire - Bestwood Hall Hotel - Nottingham

Danny and Claire were married in Blidworth Church in Notts, with their Reception at Bestwood Hall Hotel. Here’s a few photos as a ’sneak peak’

Claire, pre ceremony, looking stunning

Blidworth Church, with large replica in background (other way around of course)

First Kiss!

The best man’s speech raised a few laughs, I love it when people throw...

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Kev & Zoe - 4th May 2008 - Park Farmhouse Hotel - Castle Donington

Zoe and Kev were married on the 4th of May 2008 at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sutton in Ashfield. Their daughters played a big part in the ceremony and reception and it’s obvious to all that Zoe & Kev are both very dedicated family people and so are going to make a fantastic husband...

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Sneaky Peaky: Darren & Claire, 19th April 08 - Priesthouse Hotel - Castle Donington

Darren and Claire were married at the Priesthouse Hotel in Castle Donnington last weekend. They had an intimate ceremony followed by an all out 80’s party reception!

Darren waits nervously

Claire arriving

Cake!

And look who showed up for the reception!

Cushdy!
Congratulations Darren & Claire!

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Roger & Denise’s Wedding - 12th April 2008 - Harts Hotel Nottingham

Roger and Denise were married at Hart’s Hotel in Nottingham on the 12th of April 2008. They had a beautiful, small and intimate ceremony. Key players in the wedding including all the usual suspects (you know, bride, groom, all the usual suspects) but also Roger and Denise’s soon Luke. But more of Luke later.
First, those...

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The Wedding of Will & Beth, Thrumpton Hall, Nottingham

Will & Beth were married on the 22nd of September in the beautiful Thrumpton Hall, Thrumpton, Nottinghamshire. A very small and personal ceremony was followed by a great celebration! Congratulations Will & Beth on your wedding and good luck in America!

The stunning Thrumpton Hall and guests!

The wedding dress, peeping out pre-ceremony

Beth looking beautiful in her...

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Will & Beth - Photo Booth

Yesterday was the wedding of Will & Beth at Thrumpton Hall. I’ll do a more complete post about it after the photos are ready, but I was quite excited about these photo booth shots so I did them first! Will & Beth decided to have some props and got everyone to pose for a picture,...

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Ian & Alison - Nottingham

Ian and Alison were married on the 31st of August at Rushcliffe Registry office and West Park, West Bridgford. They had a great wedding, the registry office was standing room only and the weather held up for us! Ian & Alison had also practiced a great first dance (salsa I think) bu unknown to them...

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The Wedding of Lance & Leah Dee

August 11th saw Lance & Leah’s wedding at Mansfield registry office and the Oakham Suite, Mansfield. Loads of family and friends helped to celebrate their day! Lots of images, but I’m waiting until the bride and groom see them first! Here’s a bit of a teaser though:

Confetti!

Father Daughter dance

First Dance
Congratulations Lance & Leah! Hope you...

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