Wedding Photographer Tredudwell Manor Cornwall // Emma & Alex

Emma and Alex tied the knot at the gorgeous Tredudwell Manor end of June. It is always a pleasure coming back to Tredudwell, it’s just such a beautiful spot of Cornwall especially when the sun is out!

Alex is a chef, so it was just natural that he organised the delicious wedding meal. He must have been a busy man on the run up to the wedding!

My favourite moment was when Alex and Emma sang an Elton John’s “Don’t go breaking my heart” towards the end of their ceremony and made everyone sing along. So touching and such a nice thing to do…I have seen a few tears of joy, that’s for sure…

I could write forever on here how amazing this day was to capture but I’m in the middle of the wedding season and super busy editing all your beautiful weddings.

So for now I let the photos ‘tell the story’ until I have time to write a little more…

Venue: Tredudwell Manor // Date: 29.06.2024

Wedding Photography at Lower Barns in Cornwall // Demelza & Marcus

Demelza and Marcus finally tied the knot at the fantastic Lower Barns Boutique Bed and Breakfast here in Cornwall. They had to move their wedding date because of Covid like many of my other couples. They decided to have a small wedding and just invited a small group of family and friends. Lower Barns is the perfect venue for a micro wedding or elopement. Tucked away in a quiet idyllic valley close to the Cornish South Coast it’s the perfect place for a mini break near the sea. I always adore the eclectic interior design and I’m bursting with ideas for my own home after I shot a wedding there…

Demelza and Marcus booked me for half a day. With a small group like this I can get a lot covered in such a short time, so I met them for their ‘getting ready’ photos late morning.

After the ceremony we took some group photos and made the most out of the beautiful grounds Lower Barns has to offer including a stunning cherry blossom tree which also framed the confetti shot perfectly.

They were super keen on some beach portraits so inspite of the drizzle and low temperatures we headed to the nearest beach. Demelza got so cold, but she was eager to get the shots and braved the elements! I’m sure she appreciated the hot tub in the evening…

I made a collection of my favourite shots from the day. Demelza and Marcus, here is your sneak peek, I hope you like it.

If you are planning to get married in Cornwall or at Lower Barns, please contact me for availability and prices. My 2023 diary is already filling up, so be fast to avoid any disappointment.

Venue: Lower Barns //Date: 02.04.2022 // Makeup: Suzi Winter // Hair: Charlotte for Hair by Emma C // Flowers: Cornish Farm Flowers

Featured on Shotkit! Camera Gear of the World's best Photographers...

Proud to be featured on Shotkit a page to show the inside of the camera bag from the world’s best photographer’s. There is a lot of information and useful tips about camera gear and where you can buy it plus so much more…

Here is the link: Shotkit

I have to add that after I said I have used Canon all my career, I have now made the the decision to switch to Sony mirrorless for less weight and a few other reasons like focusing reliability. Also a lot of my gear needed updating. I kept one of my old trusted Canons as a backup.

My trusted gear up to the end of 2019

Lusty Glaze Beach Wedding Photographer // Laura + Graig

Laura and Graig's wedding took place at a spectacular Cornwall beach wedding venue in Newquay – Lusty Glaze. Voted as best beach wedding venue in the UK for a reason. Come rain or shine, it’s always a pleasure to photograph at Lusty – intimate, relaxed and full of charm, just like our couple! 

Crashing waves right on the doorstep – relaxing, beautiful, doesn’t quite describe it. All in all, the perfect getaway for the happy couple.

The day itself started rather wet but it slowly cleared up just in time for photos on the beach. And after the speeches the sun came out and everyone ventured to the shore to enjoy some early evening rays or to have a dip in the sea.

Onto the photos to tell the story…well part of it...as long as I had the pleasure to share it with you lovely lot! I hope you like your sneak peek, Laura and Graig!

“We are very pleased we chose Alexa. As we were travelling from Sheffield to our wedding in Cornwall we just chatted via email. It was so easy to arrange. I had no worries about only meeting her on the day. She captured our day perfectly. We wanted it natural and capturing the venue as much as us. I forgot she was there at some points 😂 thank you for everything xx”

— Laura & Graig

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 28.08.19 // Flowers: Blossom and Kelp // Makeup: No.6 Chic Retreat // Decor: Stargazey Hire

Cornwall Wedding Photographer at Lusty Glaze Beach // Helen + Jason

When I met Helen and Jason earlier this summer they told me they were supposed to be at Glastonbury, but didn't manage to get the tickets so ended up in Cornwall for a weeks holiday. Well I guess they got lucky in the end as Cornwall scorched in a heat wave the week they were here! They love their music and their festivals and wanted to have a wedding as relaxed and fun as possible. Lusty Glaze being a private beach wedding venue is just the right venue for that kind of day.

Their wedding day was blessed with blue skies too. I met Helen for the bridal preparation shots at Glendorgal hotel just around the corner from Lusty. Lovely Hannah and Emma were there for the makeup and bridal hair. They are always fun to work with, it’s great to have a good team together for the start of the day. I just had to stop myself taking photos of Helen’s lovely little Jack Russel dog, I think she got a bit worried that I would she would get a collection of dog prep shots instead of bridal ones! He is so cute though and he was nominated ‘best dog’ for the day…

Helen and Jason only invited their closest friends and family so it was a small intimate wedding. Nevertheless the party started in full swing as soon as the ‘Swing Kings’ started playing.

They definitely had it all, sunshine, beach, good people, a great team, delicious food, wonderful music and even a sunset. What more do you hope for on your wedding day!

Helen and Jason, I knew you would be great to work! Thanks again for having me.

Here is your preview. Not long now for the full gallery, I promise…

I enjoyed photographing this wedding so much! If you are looking for a wedding photographer for your wedding at Lusty Glaze or anywhere else in Cornwall please contact me for further information

“Alexa photographed our wedding in August at Lusty Glaze beach. We chose Alexa as we’re not massive fans of ‘posed’ photographs and loved Alexa’s style and wanted someone that knew the venue. We met her before our wedding to discuss things and knew as soon as we met her she would be great to work with. We only had a couple of shots we really wanted so the rest we left up to her and she did an amazing job of capturing our day perfectly. It was lovely to see things when we received our beautifully presented pictures that we had not even noticed on the day which was lovely. Half of the time we didn’t notice she was there as she works very discretely. She goes the extra mile to get her shots, climbing on walls, lying on the wet sand ect but the end results are amazing. I would not hesitate to recommend Alexa to anyone wanting amazing results.”

— Helen & Jason

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 19.08.19 // Flowers: Coastal Floral Designs // Makeup: Hannah Symons // Hair: Hair by Emma C // Music: The Swing Kings // Cake: TBC

Cornwall Wedding Photographer at Nancarrow Farm // Ben & Jenny

There would be too many words to describe Nancarrow Farm, I absolutely love this place, one of my top 3 wedding venues in Cornwall! It’s not just around the corner from where I live, that’s always a bonus, it is more than my words can describe it, truly awesome, fabulous, lovely, superb, cracking and so much more… and tucked away in a green valley near Truro, it’s always sunny there or at least warmer than anywhere else in Cornwall. The staff are lovely and organised, the venue is beautifully rustic one of a kind and the food is divine.

Ben and Jenny’s day day started with the girls getting ready at Nancarrow’s bridal suite and finished with everyone going off on the dance floor to Fistral Stereo’s fine tunes covered in glitter. When I came home my partner asked me if I really have been at work or partying as my face was covered in it…

Jenny’s dress was so gorgeous! Her friend Amy designed it, she has her own fashion and bespoke bridal dress label ‘Fleetwood of London’, have a look at her designs, they are amazing! She also made the bridesmaid dresses herself, love the detail and the colours went so well with the venue. Her sister Sophie Higginson is a super talented Makeup Artist, so we had a dream team at work. Jenny is truly blessed to have such talented friends along with her at her wedding, gorgeousness overload!

And did I mention that we had a very special guest that day and I didn’t realise till later on? Not sure what goes on in my head when I’m in the creative zone! Jeremy Corbyn and his wife were amongst the guests, I guess that doesn’t happen every day…Well when the groom works for him, then it does…

Ben and Jenny, it was such a privilege to be part of your perfect day with such a lovely bunch of people. Here is a sneak peek, I hope you like what you see. Not long now until I can send you the rest of the images, promised…

Venue: Nancarrow Farm // Date: 06.07.19 // Flowers: Blubelle Creative // Makeup & Hair: Bride by Sophie Higginson // Dress: Amy, Fleetwood of London //Music: Fistral Stereo

Hannah & Joel // a summer wedding The Green Cornwall

Oh so gorgeous, this wedding at The Green in Cornwall! The weather, the insanely good looking couple, a lovely bunch of friends and family, stylish decorations, tears and laughter during the speeches and to top its all, my first ever ceremony I photographed in the Rustic Barn. I have photographed weddings at The Green since years but never had the opportunity, so here we go finally! I’m just slightly sad I couldn’t make it a full set as they have only booked me until the speeches. I would have loved to capture the dance images for this one, but hey..

Hannah and Joel, you are the most wonderful couple, anyone can see how deeply in love you are and it was just such a magical day. Thank you for having me along to tell your story. xxx

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 08.06.19 // Flowers: Hartland Blooms // Makeup: Hands and Tans // Hair: RedHairLiskeard // Video: Floodgate Films // Dress: Viero Bridal

Nat & Terry // Wedding Photography at The Green Cornwall

Nat and Terry wedding at The Green Cornwall back in may was simply awesome and positive vibes were running throughout the day. The kids were enjoying the space and garden games and were running riot all day. Everyone else mingled in between bar and outdoors, enjoying the good weather, even though a bit breezy at times. Nat and Terry were just so relaxed and just themselves on our couple portrait walk through the woods, it always helps when couples can just be themselves and have fun during the shoot, and saying that, most people enjoy a little time for themselves away from the hustle of the wedding. Well, with me being there somewhere hiding in the bushes to get the shots!

The evening started promising with the Motown Pirates playing some funky tunes and filling the dancefloor rapidly and old and young alike throwing shapes.

A day when everything just ran smoothly apart from Harry, their little terrier, eating my sandwich out of my camera bag during the bridal preparations. I thought I was going mad, I looked everywhere for it! Well at least I got to enjoy the delicious food prepared by the talented caterers of The Green later in the day.

Another fantastic day I had the honour of photographing and it was just so good that I yet again couldn’t make a smaller selection of my favourites. So here you go, a rather large preview.

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 27.05.19 // Flowers: TBC // Makeup: Stacey Cremin MUA // Hair: The Updo Girl // Video: I do Film Weddings // Music: Motown Pirates

Helen & Ed // Mount Pleasant Ecological Park Cornwall Wedding Photography

It has been a while since I photographed a wedding at Mount Pleasant Ecological Park in Porthtowan. I think at least 3 years! So much has changed since then, they have a great cafe there now with delicious locally sourced food and excellent coffees. Oh yes, a venue always gets some extra bonus points form me if there is good coffee to keep me going…

Add some sunshine, a bunch of fun friends and family, a gorgeous couple and some great suppliers and you get the perfect wedding day. Helen and Ed are keen Triathletes and it has been said that they are hardly seen without their wetsuits on. The sea means a lot to them, so we ventured to the nearby beach for some couple portraits and a paddle in the sea to cool down..

When we came back everyone enjoyed the sunshine and played garden games, a real relaxed festival style wedding kind of feel. This place is just made for a day like this kind of celebration! I would have loved to stay into the evening and see the band playing but I was only booked for half a day. So no getting ready images either, which is a shame as I always feel the story isn’t quite complete..

Helen and Ed, you were fantastic. I absolutely loved capturing your wedding day and would do it all over again any time!

Here is a rather large preview. I just couldn’t help myself to make it smaller…

Venue: Mount Pleasant Ecological Park // Date: 18.05.19 // Flowers: Wheal Sara Flowers // Hair: Simone Knyita Stylist // Makup: from Cornwall Hair and MUA // Dress: Ann’s Couture Bridal

Micala & Kevin // Lower Barns Cornwall Elopement Photography

I do love an elopement wedding, they are so special and intimate, even better if it’s at one of my favourite Elopement venues Lower Barns Boutique Bed and Breakfast on the Cornish Southcoast!

Micala and Kevin decided to have a true ‘runaway wedding’ with just the two of them and didn’t tell their family and friends until the next day. The Ceremony was held in the cosy ‘Love Shack’ , it started off quite drizzly, but when the weather brightened up we ventured to Caerhays beach for some couple photos. The rain stopped, but it couldn’t have been windier, I love a bit of wind though as it makes the images more dynamic and can add a bit of drama. Just before we headed back, the sun came out just for a couple of minutes and added some great light for the last few photos! I think it’s a great set and the two were so natural in front of the camera considering they don’t like their photo taken..

Micala and Kevin, I hope you had a fab evening after I left and you got to use the hot tub a little more ;-)

Here is a small preview for you, I hope you like it!

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 08.05.19 // Flowers: Perdies Flowers // Hair & Makeup: Jenny from Cornwall Hair and MUA