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Outdoor ceremonies don’t come more beautiful than an Abbots Court Wedding. Annabel and Barney celebrated their big day to the sound of harpists followed by epic dance tunes with a saxophonist. Amazing day which I am so lucky to have been part of.
When you book a wedding at Royal Berkshire Hotel, why have one when you can have two! When Roshana and Richard started planning their wedding Royal Berkshire Hotel Ascot, they picked a perfect venue to host both their Hindu and Civil ceremonies; one within the secluded walled gardens, and the civil ceremony in the Berkshire…
So excited to share this Spring wedding at Stanlake Park Vineyard with Nicole and Adam. Nicole contacted me in January to arrange photography for her wedding which was only 5 months away! If you’re in the throes of wedding planning, you’ll know that most couples’ are planning at least 12-18 months in advance, some even…
Sunny Days at Beaumont Estate Wedding Heading back to a Beaumont Estate wedding is always a pleasure, and especially joyful as it was finally Charlotte and Chris’s turn to say “I do” after all the Covid craziness. But, it was completely worth the wait. Charlotte, Chris and their amazing families and friends certainly brought a…
Kelly & Greg’s Foxhills Wedding Photography I’m just going to come out and say it, I love late Summer light, and it looked especially amazing for this Foxhills wedding photography with Kelly and Greg. Prep started with a Kelly’s BFF’s, most of whom I already know as I have photographed their weddings too. I love…
I don’t think I’ve seen a Hartsfield Manor wedding with bigger smiles and belly laughs as much as Matt and Chris. I arrived to find Matt getting ready in the prep room they have at Hartsfield Manor, it’s a huge room with amazing windows letting in lots of natural light. Champagne corks popped as Matt,…
Where to start with Ashley and Tom’s perfect Froyle Park wedding photography. Having pushed back their wedding due to Covid, they were completely blessed by a dry August day (there had been a number of wet ones!) and with 80 acres of stunning grounds, their family and friends were treated to a real English country…
Gorse Hill Wedding Photographer I am so lucky to be on the list of preferred suppliers for Gorse Hill wedding photographer as I never tire of working at this beautiful Surrey wedding venue. After the stressful delay due to Covid, It was great to finally see Joelle and Chris take their marriage vows and it…
Hotel Miramar, Bournemouth I am really excited to share Amy and Ed’s perfect beachside wedding at the Hotel Miramar in Bournemouth. This was my first visit and I wasn’t disappointed. The hotel is located on the exclusive East Cliff area of Bournemouth and has sweeping views across the hotels award winning gardens’ and the stunning…
Summer Wedding At Royal Berkshire Hotel I love heading back to one of my favourite Berkshire wedding venues for a fabulous summer wedding at Royal Berkshire hotel. made even more special by the serendipitous cute meet story of my lovely couple, Hayley & Will and their fur baby, Noah. Hayley and Wills love story is…
Where should I start when talking about my sheer excitement of a Beaumont Estate wedding? Could it be the 40 acres of landscaped grounds, the stunningly restored Grade II listed chapel with it’s stain glassed windows which create a warm glow whilst you and your loved ones enjoy your wedding breakfast; it’s historical background dating…
Throwing it back to 2019 and the relaxed wedding with Emma & Ollie. The wedding took place in the beautiful chapel at Epsom College and the reception at Ollie’s parents home. It was a crazy hot day, the mood during prep was fun and relaxed and the marquee looked amazing. I was in awe of…
I’ve always loved brand photography shoots, and with less weddings I had the time to explore and expand brand and product photography. In the midst of a pandemic we saw an increase in the entrepreneur, seeking new revenue streams. Florists creating “Flowers in a Box”; Bakers offering “Brownies in a Box”(can you see a theme…
Well who had ever heard of a Micro Wedding pre 2020? No, me neither. Smaller weddings were often described as “intimate” or “bijou” or an “elopement”. Then Covid-19 happened and suddenly a new wedding style arrived in the form of a “micro wedding”. 2020 was without doubt a challenging year for many, and if I’m…
I love a marquee wedding, it’s a blank canvas just waiting to be personalised. Charlotte and Thom’s marquee wedding oozed simply chic style. Thom’s a landscape gardener, he incorporated so many beautiful ideas. I especially love the ladders hanging from the marquee with foliage draped from them, and the napkin rings of sprigs of rosemary….
I was so excited to head back to Stanlake Park Vineyard for Hannah and Rohan’s South African laid back wedding. Stanlake Park Vineyard is nestled away in the small Berkshire village of Twyford. It provides a beautiful barn feel for wedding celebrations, gorgeous rustic features and beautiful tree lined areas for your wedding guests to…
What’s not to love about Hannah and Dan’s stunning wedding at The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire. This gem of a hotel is nestled away in the small village of Dogmersfield, Hampshire within 500 acres of beautiful rolling fields, lakes and manicured gardens. Hannah and Dan had chosen the outdoor ceremony option, but with British Summertime being…
I was so thrilled to be part of Sarah and James Gate Street Barn wedding. From the moment I spoke with Sarah she was so bubbly and full of excitement for her day. And on her wedding day I don’t think I have a picture where she isn’t smiling! Gate Street Barn is a purpose…
A little bit of a throwback to a beautiful Great Fosters Winter wedding with Amy and Ian. We were truly blessed with the most perfect Winters day. A dusting of snow the previous day created beautiful backdrops for Amy and Ian’s wedding photographs. Great Fosters is a stunning venue located in Egham, Surrey. It is a…
I’m always excited to head back to beautiful Farnham Castle Wedding, the stunning back drop for Laura and Leo’s simply perfect wedding day! The day started with bridal prep within the grounds of Farnham Castle, with lot’s of bubbles and giggles from the bridal party, with even more excitement once the wedding flowers arrived. Though…
Had the most wonderful relaxed garden wedding with Evelyn and Arthur hosted by the brides parents at their home in Hampshire. The day started off bright but being close to the sea, it was definitely breezy! Evelyn and Arthur made their vows in a tiny church, it sits 27 and has only hosted 4 weddings,…
So excited to share this Tuscany wedding with Becca and Bastian! I first met Becca at Horsley Towers where she worked in wedding events. She mentioned she and her Fiance we’re planning getting married in Tuscany and if this is something I would consider, as you can imagine my answer was “Hell yeah!”. So on…
I had the loveliest day with Emily and Pete at their Cain Manor Wedding. It was truly a chilly start to Emily and Pete’s wedding day, but the fabulous Cain Manor wedding team ensured their was a huge roaring log fire ready to greet you. This beautiful barn-style country house is conveniently situated on the…
I can’t thank Chloe and Byron enough for choosing me to document their Old Greens Barn wedding. From the first minute Chloe and I Facetimed 12 months previous, I knew her wedding day with Byron would be a relaxed and chilled day. What we didn’t know 12 months ago would be that Chloe would have just…
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged a Bury Court Wedding so I’m super excited to share with you some images from Nikki and Marks beautiful outdoor ceremony on a crazy warm day in May. Bury Court is a lovely barn in Farnham, surrounded by fields with unbridled views across the Surrey countryside. The gardens…
I have been fortunate to photograph many, many wedding venues over the last 12 years, this was my first Sopley Mill Wedding and I truly hope I get the opportunity to head back there soon. Sopley Mill is a beautiful converted water mill on the edge of the New Forest, it has charm, it’s quirky…
To read or not to read, that is the question. Well it’s not always quite as simple as that. I’m often asked about wedding ceremony readings, so I thought I’d put together a little blog post to hopefully help. Q: Do I have to have a reading at my Civil Ceremony? A: No, you don’t. But…
Such a pleasure being part of Trudi and Luke’s wedding photography at The Elvetham in Hartley Wintney. If you’ve never been to this place, you’re missing out! It is nestled in the market town of Hartley Wintney and is 35 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, has it’s own church and a Tudor mansion, which was…
A perfect wedding with Rachael and Dan at the truly stunning Northbrook Park, without doubt one of my favourite Surrey wedding venues. This was a perfect Summers day, dare I say it maybe a little too hot. Rachael was incredibly relaxed for bridal prep at her parents home. Father of the bride kept out of…
Millbridge Court wedding photography with Nava and Nick – July 2017. This was my first visit to Millbridge Court and what a lovely venue! I can’t believe I’ve not yet had the chance to work there. Nestled on the Surrey Hampshire borders near Farnham, it is an exclusive use luxury venue, with the option for…
I love wedding photography at Wasing Park! There, I’ve said it. It is one of my favorite wedding venues in Berkshire. Nestled away in the village of Wasing, it has a licensed Chapel for weddings, as well as a Garden Room for civil ceremony. The grounds are stunning, with lot’s of outdoor options for photography….
Northbrook Park wedding photography. One of my favorite Surrey wedding venues, so imagine my sheer joy at being asked to photograph Claire and Simon’s big day! I met Claire at her sisters wedding in 2013 at the gorgeous Hampton Court Palace, it was really special to get to see her and her family again. Claire…
How thrilled was I to be part of Farhana and Louis’s stunning Stoke Place wedding. This venue holds a special pace in my heart as it is where I was married 11 years ago, Farhana and Louis clearly have good taste! Stoke Place is a beautiful boutique hotel in Stoke Poges. It is set within…
How excited was I to be chosen by Sarah and Chris for their Kew Gardens wedding photography … REALLY excited! Sarah and Chris are originally from the UK but long since emigrated to sunnier climes of Australia, and brought a bit of the good weather back with them for their beautiful wedding day back in…
Waterside Inn wedding photography for Hui-Fen and Malcolm’s intimate wedding celebrations. Quick apology, when you’re in the midst of wedding season, all you think about is the planning for the next wedding and editing the last wedding. So sadly the blogging takes a bit of a back seat. However, with only 3 weddings left this…
Wedding photography, or should I say, “How to choose a wedding photographer” …. well there’s an open ended question! Wedding Photography is subjective, what one couple may love another may loathe. I’m not going to say I’ve found the Holy Grail of wedding photography, but can share with you some things to look for to…
Pembroke Lodge Wedding Photography – Surrey is full of amazing wedding venues and Pembroke Lodge in Richmond is definitely one of my favourite! Wedding photography at Pembroke Lodge is a joy. The gardens are beautiful and the outlook over the River Thames is breath taking. I met Brenda and Harry at the Brides Wedding Show in Ascot. They…
Kat and Jack, a meeting of West Coast USA girl meets Surrey Boy in the grandeur of Cambridge University, and so the love story begins. Many months and airmiles spent jet setting from country to country, exams to be taken, new jobs to find and which Country to live, just a few of the challenges…
I love a London engagement session ♥ London is an amazing city, the architecture and history never fail to inspire and awe, and at 07:30 on a weekend it is exceptionally beautiful and quiet. Hui-Phen and Malcom are getting married in April in the beautiful Berkshire village in Bray with their wedding breakfast at the…
Loseley Park wedding photographer – Georgia and Thomas’s Loseley Park wedding is one of my favourites. They were both such good fun, carefree and relaxed, and of course the fact they ditched tradition to have a First Look! I was so thrilled when they came to me to order their wedding album. Photographs from their…
What do you get when you take a beautiful couple + a stunning venue + fun guests + gorgeous Winter light = only the best Danesfield House wedding photography! I met the beautiful Justine and Alex 12 months before their big day was planned and they were so relaxed and giddy in love (did I…
My last wedding of 2016 – Cambridge University Wedding, what a place to finish the year! Sophie and Martin choose the chapel at St Johns College in Cambridge University for their big day as Sophie’s Grandfather is a professor here. What a lovely gentleman he is too, he gave me a very detailed guided tour,…
Nestled in the heart of Stoke Poges in Berkshire is the beautiful Stoke Place. A place very close to my heart as this is where I was married on 26th August 2007! Stoke Place is a beautiful chic boutique hotel, with stunning landscapes created by 18th Century landscape gardener Capability Brown, most famous for designing…
Botleys Mansion Wedding Photographer – I am so excited to share with you a few highlights from Botleys Mansion wedding of the new Mr & Mrs Ramirez ♥ With an International guest list, the British weather didn’t let us down – (slight sarcasm). The rain was definitely out but Botleys Mansion is a gorgeous surrey…
There are some weddings you literally cannot wait to photograph, this was without doubt one of them! Wedding photography Loseley Park is exciting in itself, a beautiful country home with stunning gardens. However, combine this with a couple as beautiful inside as they are on the outside, fun and relaxed, and choosing a first look, well…
It’s been a quieter couple of weeks than usual due to a broken leg, definitely an injury to hinder!! So I’m really excited to share with you this Horsley Towers wedding of Caz and Paul at the beautiful Horsley Towers in East Horsley, Surrey. I met Caz early last year when she was in the throws…
I was really pleased to be asked by the lovely people at www.weddingsite.co.uk to contribute to their “Behind the Lens” feature. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share my thoughts and approach as a wedding photographer in Surrey and the wedding day itself. Here is a link to the original piece – https://www.weddingsite.co.uk/articles/behind-the-lens-denise-winter-photography or you can…
Sunday morning, 07:00 – bed is where this Surrey wedding photographer would usually be. But not today, today I was with Kat and Jack for their London Engagement photographic session. Kat is originally from San Francisco, and met the gorgeous Jack at University, where Kat was studying to be a teacher. Their actual wedding day will…
Whoop whoop, this is how I felt about Vicky and Dan’s wedding photography at Danesfield House! Prepare to chuckle at the honesty of how they first met 🙂 Couple: Vicky & Daniel Ashton Wedding date: 26th June 2015 Ceremony & Reception Venue: Danesfield House, Marlow, Berkshire How did you meet; what attracted you…
So this is how the story starts of our powder paint portrait session. Rachel, a previous bride contacted me …. “You know that paper is the gift for your 1st wedding anniversary, well I’d like to arrange a portrait session. We did the beach for our engagement session, our wedding was a English country garden, so…
An engagement photography session (e-shoot, pre wedding shoot) is an opportunity to take some relaxed and informal photographs with a couple before their wedding day, and confirm the final details. Todays lovely couple are Michele and Jeff who are getting married in May at the gorgeous Wotton House in Dorking, an amazing wedding venue with so many stunning locations for…
So what better way to spend one of the hottest days of the year that being part of the beautiful wedding celebrations of Becs and Alex in her home town of Queen Charlton near Bristol. Becs and Alex reside in central London, but Becs originally grew up in this beautiful little Village, complete with a…
The second part of Christine and David’s wonderful wedding day! After the amazing Chinese tea ceremony, it was a dress, hair and make up change for Christine into two of the most luxurious brands – dress by Vera Wang and Shoes by Laboutin!! (Christine would make an amazing shopping partner though don’t think my bank manager…
London engagement sessions offer such a diverse seletion of locations, from the traditional London landmarks – Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard to trendy street photography in Soho, Covent Garden and Shorditch. Bec’s and Alex are lovely couple whose wedding I have the pleasure of photographing in August, a marquee adorned in bunting with…
I am so excited to share with you the Aviator wedding photography styled shoot. It is such a stylish and unique venue, great for weddings, corporate events and Friday night cocktails with the girls! The Aviator Hotel in Farnborough, Hampshire has always intrigued me. The design and architecture more than compares to a trendy central…
Don’t you just love it when you meet a couple who just love to love and have no fear of sharing it. Cuddles, kisses, giggles, love – even the dreariest of days was not going to dampen Christine and David as we photographed their love at the stunning Hampton Court Palace