Elopement Photography at Lusty Glaze Cornwall // Martin & Becky

Martin and Becky decided to keep their wedding low key and escaped to Cornwall for a few days to have an elopement at Lusty Glaze. Just the two of them and their Pug ‘Jimmy Mac’ who happened to be the main character of the day. It’s always a pleasure to shoot weddings and elopements at Lusty Glaze. This private little cove surrounded by cliffs is one of the most picturesque beaches in North Cornwall, the perfect setting for a beach wedding. Countless beautiful backdrops and wide open space to work with for natural wedding photos.

If you’re planning a wedding or elopement at Lusty Glaze, please contact me for availability and prices. I love shooting weddings at one of my top favourite local beaches!

Venue: Lusty Glaze Weddings // Date: 04.10. 2022 // Hair: Melody-Rose Hair and Weddings // Dress: Asos // Little Jacket: And Other Stories // Bride’s Shoes: Converse

Cornwall Elopement Photography at Pengelly Retreat // Sue & Andrew

Sue and Andrew’s elopement at Pengelly Retreat was truly magical! Let’s just start with this location, a stunning luxury lakeside Cabin and Yurt tucked away in a quiet valley with romantic, wild gardens, a flowing stream, meadows, secret gardens and lakes to explore. It is the perfect venue for a small wedding or a run away elopement in a secret idyllic place. My jaw dropped with excitement when I had a stroll around the grounds before the ceremony to make a plan for backdrops. They are endless, so many beautiful corners to discover here for photography! Truly inspiring and not just that, I want to spend a weekend here now to unwind and relax…love, love, love it! I will definitely keep my eyes open on upcoming Yoga retreats there…

And then there is this beautiful couple, the bond and love they have for each other is spell binding. They just celebrated in a small circle including Sue’s son, daughter, her partner and a beautiful Saluki to celebrate the day with them. It was a beautiful ceremony to witness held by the lovely Sabine from Perfect Day Ceremonies. They had chosen two different locations for the ceremony, the first part including the sand ceremony by the lake and the the second including the vows on a bridge near the secret garden. I felt like a was watching a romantic movie and had to hold back tears of joy, so beautiful!

After the ceremony we had a stroll around the grounds for photos. Sue and Andrew even ventured on a little boat ride! The picnic was served in the tipi tent and beautifully decorated by Phoebe from Piccolo Weddings who also made sure the day was running smoothly and a pleasure to work with.

I left mid afternoon and felt I had just visited a magical world where two individuals celebrated theur life and love for each other. Sue and Andrew, what an honour to document your truly special day, thanks again for having me there! Not long now for the final set of your photos. But for now, here is a little taster.

If you like what you see and planning a small wedding or elopement here, please contact me for availability. I always need an excuse to visit this place again

Venue: Pengelly Retreat // Date: 06.08.2022 // Makeup & Hair: Cornwall Hair Stylist // Celebrant: Perfect Day Ceremonies // Wedding Coordinator: Piccolo Weddings

Elopement Photography at Lusty Glaze // Charlie & Dan

Charlie and Dan had an elopement at Lusty Glaze mid July followed by a picnic on Porth beach with a small group of their closest family and friends. A relaxed day without all the hype of a big wedding but yet so very special. I loved capturing their small wedding and I’m super pleased the weather played part for their beach picnic!

Here is your long awaited preview. Not long now for your final gallery, guys!

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 12. 07. 2022

Elopement Photography at The Green Cornwall // Debs & Matt

What a beautiful intimate elopement to capture! Matt and Debs were planning to get married quite a while back at a different venue. Then they had to postpone due to Covid and then change their plans again and reduce their wedding to an elopement due to health issues. A bit of a rollercoaster run up to their special day… I was so pleased to finally meet them after that long and still had availability to capture their elopement at The Green in Cornwall. They got married at the Arbour by the pond surrounded by woodland. Such a beautiful spot for an intimate wedding. I shoot a lot of weddings at The Green but I think this is my first elopement here and I really enjoyed capturing Debs and Matt’s special day here.

Here is a mini preview.

If you’re planning an elopement at The Green or anywhere else in Cornwall or Devon please contact me for further information and prices. I love capturing intimate days like this!

Venue: The Green // Date: 06.07.2022 // Makeup: Makeup Artist Cornwall, Penny Pascoe

Elopement Photography at Lower Barns in Cornwall // Nicky & Joe

Nicky and Joe finally got married early march at Lower Barns in Cornwall after postponing their wedding day twice. They decided to have an elopement with not too much fuss and make it a weekend get away for just the two of them and their adorable little pooch.

More and more couples opt for a low key wedding. Elopements are a great alternative to a big wedding. You can enjoy your day your way, there is less planning involved, you won’t have to be in the spotlight or follow strict timelines but rather enjoy more time together. Nicky and Joe did just that. They also didn’t want the typical beach portraits and opted for a visit to St Austell Brewery instead to enjoy burgers and a beer, they said it’s just more like them…when I heard this, I knew it’s going to be a great day to photograph. I like things a little different! And what a lovely pair to work with…

Here is a small selection of my favourites…

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 02.03.2022

Cornwall Elopement Photographer at Tremenheere Sculptured Gardens // Nuala & Daniël

Nuala and Daniël opted for a runaway wedding at Tremenheere Sculptured Gardens in Cornwall. This beautiful garden on the South Coast is is a real Cornish Gem. You could believe you are somewhere on a tropical island, so beautiful! Nuala and Daniël were blessed with a relative mild and dry day for December so they had an outdoor ceremony in the Pagoda on top of the hill overlooking St Michael’s Mount, which was wrapped in a mystical mist that day. It really was a fairytale elopement wedding and you wouldn’t believe it was Winter!

Here is a small collection of my favourite photos from the day…Nuala and Daniël, thanks again for letting me document your truly magical day…

Venue: Tremenheere Sculptured Gardens // Wedding Coordinator: Petite Weddings // Flowers: Lafonia Flower Company

Beautiful Cornwall Elopement Photography // Sana & Hussain

Sana and Hussain decided to have an elopement wedding when they realised it was impossible to have a larger wedding with all their family in the current circumstances. Their families live all over the world and travelling from one country to the next seems to be quite difficult with current Covid restrictions in place. They have chosen the stunning Tremenheere Sculptured Gardens in Cornwall to tie the knot.

Lovely Jane from Petite Weddings helped them with heir planning process. They stayed in the nearby Fallen Angel, I have yet to visit this gorgeous place! It was my first time photographing at Tremenheere and it took my breath away, it offers so many beautiful spots for photos! A tropical Cornish Gem overlooking St Michael’s Mount and feast for themes and senses…In fact I was so inspired by the tropical plants that I bought a couple for my garden on my way home!

Sana and Hussain are the most gorgeous, humble couple and they truly found each other, they are soulmates and the light shines bright around them. When they read their vows to each other it was not just Sana who had a tear in her eyes. I felt like I’m watching a romantic movie…

A beautiful day filled with love I felt honoured to play a part in.

Sana and Hussain, you two beauties, I love your elopement photos and I hope you do too.

Escape into a Cornish tropical paradise with this small preview…

Venue: Tremenheere Sculptured Gardens // Date: 17.08.21 // Event Management: Petite Weddings // Flowers: TBC // Dress: London Bride (Oh yes it had pockets!) // Makeup: Sana

Cornwall Lower Barns Elopement Photography // Lauren & Dan

I’m always get so excited when I drive to slower Barns for an elopement wedding especially after a long lock down with no weddings happening for a while.. Lauren and Dan tied the knot there end of April , just the two of them celebrating a romantic get away with their lovely little dog ..

LAUREN & DAN

LOWER BARNS ELOPEMENT

The ceremony was held by the amazing registrar James Murray on his last day at work. I’m sure the Cornwall Wedding Industry will miss him as he always added that magic touch to weddings, some words of wisdom and wishing well to the newly married couples at the end of each ceremony, just a personal touch which makes it just that little more special.

After the ceremony we had a photoshoot in the beautifully Lower Barns grounds first before we headed to Caerhays beach to make the most out of the sunny day.

A little preview here…

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 27.04.2021 // Hair and Makeup: Ione Hair & Makeup Artist /

Elopement Photography Lower Barns Cornwall // Amy + Kyle

AMY & KYLE

ELOPEMENT LOWER BARNS CORNWALL

Amy and Kyle are another one of my couples who showed true commitment to get married. They eloped at Lower Barns in Cornwall just 1 day before the third lock down, that’s what I call good timing! A mini winter escape with their lovely little one and playful rescue dog. It was a privilege to photograph their elopement at Lower Barns. I always get excited to visit this beautiful venue and coastline.

I agreed to be one of their witnesses so I was allowed in the ceremony room to take better images. The room is very small and during Covid restriction times I wasn't allowed in there, I’m glad we found a way around it! After the ceremony we made the most out of the lovely grounds at Lower Barns and took a few photos there, even though we had a crying baby to deal with we managed to take some lovely shots. Sadly I couldn’t join them for their ‘getting ready’ images because of new COVID restrictions, but I’m pleased the weather played it’s part and we could head to the beach for some couple portraits even though it was freezing in that northerly wind…Here is a mini preview

“We got married in January, the day before the country went into national lockdown. It was an elopement wedding so just the two of us with our 3 month old baby and our dog.
We booked everything quite late notice and I was so happy to find Alexa had availability as I had stumbled upon her beautiful work.
Alexa was really quick to reply when chatting beforehand, really friendly and accommodating and so professional on the day. She even acted as a witness so she could come into the wedding room (it is too small to fit a photographer otherwise)
I hate having my picture taken usually and find it very uncomfortable but Alexa put us at ease and really knew what shots would work well and how to work with the light. We had photos at the venue and then at the beach. We have the photos back now and we love them so much! Perfectly captured the day in a natural way like we wanted. Also not an easy task with a crying baby and a barking dog!
100% would recommend Alexa and would use her again in the future.
Thank you Alexa xxx”

— Amy & Kyle

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 4.1.2021 // Makeup: DIY // Hair: DIY // Dress: ‘Georgette’ from Wed2B // Suit: Jenson' from Mark Darcy // Flowers: HBotanics on Etsy

I had an amazing time shooting this Elopement at Lower Barns in Cornwall. The eclectic interior and gardens of Lower Barns are the perfect setting for any Wedding Ceremony. If you’re planning on having a wedding or elopement at Lower Barns or anywhere in the UK, then please get in touch, I’d love to hear all about it and have the opportunity to be your wedding or elopement photographer.

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Micro Wedding Photography Cornwall // Best of 2020

Here is my yearly round up. I wasn’t sure if I was going to write one from 2020, a year a lot of you had so high expectations for and yet it turned out so different, we could have never imagined!

This year’s wedding bookings were reduced by 90%, festivals, social gatherings and parties were canceled. A lot of time was spent in isolation or with limited groups of friends under tight restrictions. Life was put on hold, wedding were postponed and we are still waiting for a sense of normality to return. 2020 was a huge shock for all of us and we had to learn to live with uncertainty.

I know it’s been a tough time for a lot of couples who had to change their wedding plans last minute. It was touch and go for some weddings if they go ahead up to a couple of days before the date. Some of you managed to get married last minute before new restrictions came in place, a real rollercoaster! Thanks again for confiding in me, it was an honour to capture the utter joy of finally being wed after such a journey!

The few weddings and elopements I photographed in 2020 were especially moving. A lot of couples had to reduce their guest numbers and opt for a micro wedding or elopement instead of their originally planned big wedding. I loved every moment I witnessed as a micro wedding/ elopemnet photographer: small moments of intimacy and togetherness in the midst of isolation, family gatherings cherished like none before and somehow more special than many weddings I have photographed before.

A year of downs and ups, a year of devastation and change.

Yet I managed to travel to Germany a couple of times to see my mum the very last time. I appreciate the little time I had left with her. She sadly passed away in September after a 3 year battle with cancer.

But not all was negative, I have some positive changes and memories to look back on. Despite social distancing guidelines and masks we found a way to be together in small groups or online.In the first lock down I have enrolled in an online tutorial with the amazing Erika and Lanny Mann from ‘Two Mann Studios’ helping me to continue finding new creative solutions for my photography journey. I have spent a lot of time in nature appreciating where I live, I have learned stillness, which is a challenge for me as I feel I have to always be productive and ‘do something’. I also adopted a dog from Spain which I love words can’t describe.

Let’s look forward with a sense of optimism and hope. Some things will have changed for the better. In the meantime, stay safe and enjoy the stillness and opportunities it presents to you.

If you are worried about your wedding this year, please tell me, together we can work this through. I’m always there for you to assist you. Please don’t just change dates without asking for my availability. If you are planning a wedding or elopement this year, I have just a few ‘fill in’ spaces left, so get in touch!

Happy New Year everyone! Sending you lots of love and positivity x