Engagement Photoshoot on Perranporth Beach // James + Rachel

I can’t tell you enough how much I’m looking forward to shooting Rachel and Jame’s wedding at Tenderway Farm next year! It sounds like just the kind of wedding I love photographing so much, a relaxed style weekend with friends and family in Cornwall. This venue has also been on my bucket list since quite a while, so extra bonus! I met the two for their pre wedding consultation in Perranporth. Jame’s grew up here, so they wanted a few photos on Perranporth beach to ease their nerves before the big day. We were so lucky as it was a sunny day sandwiched in between all the rain we had here recently in Cornwall. The late winter light is super special on a sunny day this time of year. I would say this shoot was literally cast in gold!

Here you go, a few of my favourite photos from this session

If you are in two minds if you should book and engagement photography session with me, maybe this article ‘engagement photos - are they worth it?’ I wrote for Lusty Glaze will help you to decide.

To book an engagement session with me just contact me for further details. If you have a wedding booked with me I can even offer you a discount.

Cornwall Engagement Photographer on Perranporth Beach // Chelsea + Dan

I met Chelsea and Dan last week at the Watering Hole in Perranporth to discuss their wedding day next year at Lusty glaze beach and take some engagement photos on the beach. They had a week down here in Cornwall and are lucky enough to stay in Dan’s father’s holiday apartment overlooking Perranporth beach.

After a coffee we ventured out for a little taster photoshoot or some may call it engagement or pre-wedding photoshoot. They just wanted to get a feel for how it’s like to be in front of a camera before their big day. Well, we got a bit unlucky as it was dry during our meeting and as soon as we ventured on the beach the cornish drizzle came back.

Nevertheless I love the results and I hope you do too, Chelsea and Dan! Here are a few favourites from our session…

To book an engagement session in Cornwall just contact me for further details. If you have a wedding booked with me I can even offer you a discount.

Cornwall Wedding Photography at Knightor Winery // Sophie + Joe

My last wedding this season and what a way to finish in torrential rain!

It was my first ever Jehova’s Witness ceremony, which was held at the Kingdom Hall in St Austell. Afterwards we moved on to Knightor Winery for the reception. The ceremony was finished after 4pm and we had to be fast to get some photos done before the light was fading. Well gladly Sophie and Joe were so easy going and keen on getting some good photos of their day that we ventured out in wind and rain and made it work. We even found some lovely sheltered spots around Knightor’s grounds for some beautiful autumnal wedding photos

Knightor Winery has consists of beautiful rustic barns, perfect for smaller to medium sized weddings like this one. Beautifully decorated with lots of fairy lights and candles giving it an extra special festive look. I guess that’s the positive side of fading day light, the dark time of year can add a cosy and festive atmosphere to your celebration.

Sophie and Joe booked me for my half day package from ceremony until just after the speeches. Here is a preview of their day

If you are getting married at Knightor Winery or anywhere in Cornwall or Devon please contact me for further information.

Venue Ceremony: Kingdom Hall St Austell // Venue Reception: Knightor Winery // Date: 25.10.19

Family Photography Watergate Bay Cornwall

We had some lovely sunny autumn days here in Cornwall recently. Rebecca contacted me a while ago tp photograph their family during their stay at Watergate Bay in Cornwall. It was her mum’s birthday weekend and together with her sister’s family they stayed at Watergate Bay hotel to celebrate. Rebecca wanted make a photo album with family photos for her mum’s birthday present. I think its such a great idea!

So we ventured to on the beach on a sunny day to take some natural family portraits. They had so much fun playing around in the rock pools, I just quietly observed and took some candid shots. What a lovely family!

Here are a few of my favourites from the session.

If you need some natural family portraits, now is a great time of year to photograph your loved ones. Please email me for a quote.

Cornwall Wedding Photographer at Knightor Winery // Dylan + Jake

Dylan and Jake tied the knot late September at Knightor Winery. I love this venue for smaller weddings, it is located na stones throw away from the Eden Project and not far from St Austell and the South Cornwall Coast. A working winery with historic barns and 4 acres of land, an outside arbour and beautiful gardens it is a great location for your wedding celebrations and offers beautiful photos opportunities. The food is prepared from local produce and served with superb wine.

The weather was rather temperamental and kept changing, one minute it would be super sunny, the next minute the heaven’s gates opened with heavy downpours, at times it would happen all at once. Hence they had an indoor ceremony in one of the venues cosy barns. It also meant that we had to stay felxible with the photos and ended up doing a few sessions when it stopped raining.

The speeches were rather touching and tears were shed… I stayed until the first dance which soon after filled the dance floor. I’m sure Knightor’s fantastic wines had something to do with the party starting early in full swing…

Dylan and Jake, thanks so much for having me documenting your fantastic wedding day. Here is a little taster of the 6 hours I shared with you…

“We couldn’t recommend Alexa enough! Alexa’s work can clearly speak for itself as she is able to capture such intimate moments so beautifully. We honestly still keep looking at the pictures Alexa took of our special day and can’t help but smile and see more detail each time we do, On the day Alexa was amazing. She made us feel so at ease, took the time get to know us and what we liked and made everything feel so natural and easy. For us not being people who like our photo’s being taken, Alexa did such a wonderful job. Alexa was amazing with our guests. All of them have commented on how she effortlessly fit into the wedding and was brilliant at making everyone feel welcome, comfortable and at ease with her being there. If you are thinking of using Alexa, do it!! It will be the best decision you make!! Alexa was amazing from start to finish! ”

— Dylan & Jake

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 26.09.19

Cornwall Micro Wedding Photography at Lusty Glaze // Sami & Lee

Sami and Lee tied the knot at Lusty Glaze on a beautiful sunny September day here in Cornwall. They had a small intimate day with just their closest family and friends. The beach was literally empty as the weather forecast was not as good as it turned out. I love photographing micro weddings and elopements, they just feel so special and I get to focus on the individual people more.

Sami and Lee I promised you a little preview. So here you go, I hope you like it.

If you’re looking to get married at Lusty Glaze in Cornwall please contact me for further details

“We had Alexa photograph our small, intimate, relaxed wedding in September 2019 at Lusty Glaze Beach in Cornwall. Alexa made us feel so relaxed from start to finish, she captured our day perfectly and we are so, so happy with the results. We had great communication from the day of booking until the wedding from Alexa and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much Alexa!”

— Sami & Lee

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 10.09.19

Lusty Glaze Beach Wedding Photography // Richard + Hannah

It's not every day I can speak German to the guests at a wedding. Richard is german and Hannah english, so a few of the guests and family came over from Germany for their gorgeous beach wedding at Lusty Glaze here in Cornwall. It was a nice change to use my mother language at work, although I got a bit confused when to speak German and English, something I do, don’t ask why! I dream and think in English and count in German…strange I know..

Another short package for me, so I started just before the ceremony and stayed until just after the speeches.

Hannah's dress was just gorgeous! So nice to see a coloured wedding dress, something a bit different and the turquoise colour a perfect match to the Cornish Sea on a sunny day. I wondered how they perfectly matched it to Richard's tie - well I found out both the tie and dress were specially taylored for the day out of the same material. I like your style Hannah & Rich!

A lovely laid back day on the beach for the two and their friends and family. Filled with sunshine, blue skies, all around good vibes, great music by the talented Kaj and delicious food prepared by the team at Lusty. I just wish I could have stayed for the evening as I'm sure I missed a beautiful sunset!

Here is a little sneak peek, hope you like it.

If you are planning to get married at Lusty Glaze please contact me. I’m one of their recommended suppliers and I actually live close by so we can always meet for a coffee to talk about your wedding plans.

“We hired Alexa for our wedding in September. Her service was very professional and we are very happy with the pictures that she took of the event. During a personal meeting beforehand we discussed what kind of pictures we were looking for. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!”

— Richard Roethe

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 08.09.19 // Flowers: La Collina Gardens Hastings // Music: Kajmusic

Knightor Winery Wedding Photographer Cornwall // Tracey + Will

Tracey and Will didn’t want all the fuss of a big wedding day, they just wanted a casual, laid back day with friends and family. So they decided to get married at Knightor Winery in Cornwall. This timeless Cornish venue is set in four acres of vineyards, pasture and orchards and the granite barns give it a very special charm. They also produce some delicious Cornish Wine and offer tasting sessions if you are a wine lover. One of my favourite local venues!

Another small package for me, with just 3 hours coverage. Although again, I think we fitted a lot into the short time I was there. We even covered the speeches, which were hilarious and Tracey’s brother made a surprise appearance which made everyone crying with laughter.

A few of my favourites to follow here…

If you’re planning a wedding at Knightor Winery please contact me. I’m super flexible with my packages and cover everything from elopements, micro weddings and larger celebrations.

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 28.08.19 // Hair: Harriet Seattle Hair // Flowers: Floral Creations Cornwall

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

Knightor Winery Wedding Photography // Anna + David

Anna and David had a relaxed style small wedding at Knightor Winery in Cornwall back in August. I have been so busy editing all the weddings I shot that month that I didn't get round to posting this preview yet. I have only spend 3 hours with them, so not much to tell other than that I would have loved to spend longer with them as they were such a lovely couple with a fun bunch of family and friends at a great venue set out to have a great day!

I think we covered as much as we could in the short time I shared with them. Anna and David, I hope you had a great time after I left, here is a little preview for you..

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 19.08.19