Engagement Photography Crantock Beach Cornwall // Kirsty + Colin

Kirsty & Colin

Engagement Photos Crantock Beach, Cornwall

It was a pleasure to meet Kirsty and Colin last week for their engagement photos on Crantock Beach. We made the most of the late afternoon winter light although the northwesterly wind was blowing and it was pretty cold! Cornwall is just great for any engagement or portrait photoshoot. There are so many beautiful spots to choose from…

This lovely pair is one of my December couples getting married at the Alverton in Truro inspite of what’s going on in this world. Good on ya guys, love conquers all!

Here are just 10 of my favourite images…

If you are looking for a portrait photographer in Cornwall or want to book your engagement session, please don’t hesitate to contact me for a quote

What to consider when choosing your Wedding Photographer

I recently got interviewed by the lovely Jane from Petite Weddings for some insights and tips when looking for your wedding photographer. It is a big deal and probably one of the biggest decisions to make for your wedding day. After all you want some great memories from one of the most important days of your lives. It’s all about you trusting your photographer’s skills and talent to tell your personal story.

To help you find the right photographer go and visit the fabulous Petite Weddings

Cornwall micro wedding photography at Knightor Winery // Louise + Dan

Louise and Dan had a small/ micro wedding at Knightor Winery end of October just before the second lock down. Little did we know that a few days later weddings would be banned once again here in the UK due to COVID 19 restrictions! What a lucky pair, it was meant to be!

They have booked me for 3 hours, so I met the bridal party ca 1 hour before the ceremony for the last stages of getting ready just enough to capture a few details and the last touch ups. Louise’s dress was stunning in true ‘boho bride’ style and I love the shoes she had chosen to wear with it!

The ceremony was held in the barn and I just love how festive it looks this time of year, always gives me that early Christmas feeling! One of their little boys fell asleep during the ceremony just after he did a fantastic job as a ring bearer. Well it is an exhausting job! He wasn’t that impressed when we tried to wake him up for some family portraits an hour later and decided to fall straight back asleep when that job was done too.

Louise and Dan are a super relaxed couple and it truly reflects in their images.

Here is a small taster of the day. I hope you like it!

“We planned our small wedding in Cornwall without having seen the venue in person or meeting Alexa beforehand. She was recommended to us by Knightor Winery and we cannot fault her for communication, professionalism or results. Alexa knew all the great places for capturing photos in the best light, and did so at a good speed so we were able to spend more time celebrating with our guests. She was friendly and good at giving direction on what to do. We were blown away when we received the photos, a great amount of gorgeous shots that showed our personalities. Thank you Alexa.”

— Louise & Dan

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 28.10.2020 // Dress: Sam at Ryley & Flynn // Suit: Reiss // Cake: Trewhitts in Bristol // Boys waistcoats: DistinctIndividual - onEtsy // Hair and makeup: Bohemiabeauty // Flowers: Flaxation NZ

I had a great time shooting this micro wedding at Knightor Winery here in Cornwall. One of my most visited venues and the perfect setting for any Wedding Ceremony. The staff is super helpful and make everyone feel so welcome. I highly recommend this wedding venue! If you’re planning on having a wedding or elopement here or anywhere in Cornwall or Devon, 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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Family photography Cornwall // Treyarnon Bay

Kadi and Ainsley supposed to get married this October at The Green in Cornwall. Unfortunately due to current restrictions they had to postpone their wedding to next year. So instead they came to Treyarnon Bay for a mini break in Cornwall and asked me to take some natural family photos on the beach. We met at Treyarnon where they stayed in a beautiful house overlooking the beach.

I had so much fun with these guys playing in the shore break and in between very stormy and rainy days we gladly picked an afternoon where the sun came out. Perfect for a beach family portrait photoshoot.

I can’t wait to photograph their wedding next year, but for now, here are my favourites form our family mini session in Treyarnon Bay…

I have an offer on for Family Mini Sessions at the moment, so please contact me for further information

Elopement Photography Lower Barns Cornwall // Natasha + David

Natasha and David tied the knot with an elopement end of September at the colourful Lower Barns in Cornwall. They decided to have an elopement in Cornwall as a bigger wedding wasn’t possible under COVID 19 restrictions. With all their family and friends spread in between Ireland, Kent and the Midlands travel would have been too far for everyone.

I guess they got lucky! With the day starting off rainy it cleared up just in time for a photo session on Caerhays beach and how gorgeous did Natasha look! I absolutely love her dress from ‘Grace Loves Lace’, so beautiful…

Sadly I had to travel to Germany as my mum passed away after her long battle with cancer. So I asked the lovely Megan Hemsworth to cover for me. Her style is amazing and a perfect fit to my work. I edited the images so Natasha and David still received the same end product and the style of photography they have booked me for. Megan, thanks again for doing an amazing job!

Some of my favourites here

“We stumbled across Alexa’s photographs whilst looking at wedding venues and knew she was the photographer for us! Her photos are candid, relaxed and brilliantly capture special memories - just what we wanted for our wedding. Alexa was lovely, incredibly helpful and really responsive, which put us at ease and confirmed that we’d chosen the right photographer. Unfortunately, due to a family tragedy, Alexa was not able to attend our wedding and had to fly home. Instead of leaving us high and dry, which I imagine most other photographers would have done under those circumstances, Alexa made sure that we still had a photographer for our special day. She arranged for Megan Hemsworth (who was FAB!) to photograph us, as she had a similar shooting style to her and then edited the photos herself to ensure we had the classic Alexa look we wanted. For all Alexa did for us, making the whole process smooth and never letting us down, despite personal circumstances which would have warranted that, we would not hesitate to recommend her. Book Alexa as your photographer - you won’t regret it! Thank you Alexa!”

— Tash & Dave

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 24.09.2020 // Dress: Grace Loves Lace, Verdelle 2.0 // Flowers: Etsy, HBotanicsWeddings // Headband and David's Boutonnaire: Etsy, HBotanicsWeddings // Jewellery: Jon Richard // Suit: Marks and Spencers // Shoes: Jenny Peckham

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 Porthtowan Cornwall // Robyn + Amy

Robyn and Amy asked me if I could take some photos of them after their registry office ceremony on their favourite cornish beach, Porthtowan. They weren’t too fussed about having their ceremony photographed but rather wanted a couple of hours with me taking some relaxed photos of them and their friends on the beach afterwards.

I was a bit worried how it would turn out as the day started rather stormy with no breaks in the rain in sight. I ventured down anyway, finding shelter at the Blue Bar. I was waiting for them half an hour loosing hope they would turn up. When they finally arrived they told me they had some problems at the registry office. I guess the slight delay was meant to be as the clouds broke and the sun came out for an hour, just in time for our photo session! And how beautiful is the light just before or after rain, especially in autumn!

What a pleasure to meet you, Amy and Robyn! You and your gang were absolute stars and I had a great time documenting a brief time of your very special day…champagne was flowing en masse, I’m sure you enjoyed your wedding meal, ha, ha!

A little preview for you

“Alexa was absolutely amazing.. very friendly and professional really went that extra mile to get to know us and what we wanted and also to get the best pictures.. I honestly can’t say enough good things that would do any justice to the quality of work and Alexa’s commitment to her job. Extremely helpful from day 1 and very easy to talk to and also to contact.we live 5 hours away and arrangingfor our wedding photos was a breeze.. Thankyou for helping us make amazing memories and giving us the wonderful pictures we can look back on for a lifetime.”

— Robyn & Amy

Location: Porthtowan Beach // Makeup: Lianne Layton Morris // Dress: Brighton Belle // Suit: Next

Cornwall Family Portrait Photography // Trevone Beach

Some of my favourite photos from a family portrait photography session on Trevone Beach in Cornwall in September. We met early morning to beat the crowds and make the most out the almost empty beach. Gladly it was a sunny day and we were blessed with beautiful autumn light. A bit challenging at times was the youngest member of the family, she just wasn’t impressed at all and it was nap time… I had the feeling she would have preferred to go back to her cosy bed. I’m pleased we squeezed a couple of smiles out of her in the end…

If you are looking for a family portrait photographer in Cornwall or Devon, please contact me for further details. In the meanwhile you will find some more information about my family sessions here

Micro Wedding Photography at The Green Cornwall // Leanne + RossNE

LEANNE & ROSS

WEDDING AT THE GREEN CORNWALL

Leanne and Ross tied the knot at The Green in Cornwall late August this year. They decided to go ahead with their wedding in a smaller circle rather than postponing it to next year. I definitely think they were rewarded for their commitment to have a micro wedding, it couldn’t have been a better day, beautiful sunshine, great vibes and a fantastic team eager to deliver them the day of their lives. This is my first full day coverage since lock down and I started to love documenting these small and intimate wedding days, so special and much more relaxed than a big celebration. Smaller weddings are the way forward for the near future!

They had a beautiful outdoor ceremony under the oak arbour, followed by a relaxed afternoon with just their closest friends and family. Sadly the best man couldn’t attend the wedding, but he was there in spirit or you may call it a photo on a stick. He kept appearing everywhere…Another constant companion was Ruby, Leanne and Ross’ adorable Cockapoo. Count how many images you will find him in…

Unfortunately dancing or a first dance is not allowed under current COVID 19 restrictions, but talented Kaj Music sorted for a great ambient evening entertainment outside the great barn accompanied with garden games a gin bar and lots of laughter.

Leanne and Ross proved once again that a small wedding can be a magical ‘big day’

Here you go, a sneak peek, I hope you enjoy the images as much as I loved documenting this fantastic day…

Venue: The Green Weddings in Cornwall // Date: 29.08.2020 // Flowers: Ross’ sister Liana // Hair: Red Hair Liskeard // Dress: Pronovia // Food: The Green // Cake: Leanne’s friend // Suit: Moss Brothers // Music: Kaj Music

I had an amazing time shooting this Wedding at The Green Weddings in Cornwall. This beautiful venue not far from Bodmin Moor serves as a perfect setting for any Wedding Ceremony and there are plenty of photo opportunities for all weather conditions. If you’re planning on having a wedding at The Green 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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Cornwall Wedding Photography Trewornan Manor Cornwall // Donna + Tom

Donna and Tom had a rollercoaster of wedding preparations due to the global pandemic. Inspite of postponements , cancellations, being let down by venues and much more they were committed to get married this year and they did it in style. I love the venue they have found last minute, beautiful Trewornan Manor is located a few miles out of Rock. It has landscaped grounds and you can get married outside under oak trees in a beautiful setting. Just the right place for Donna and Tom who both love the outdoors.

The day couldn’t have been better for it, beautiful sunshine and a lovely atmosphere greeted me when I arrived for the getting ready photos. After the ceremony and outdoors speeches we ventured out to Rock beach for some couple photos on the beach. Unfortunately receptions with music and dancing aren’t allowed for weddings at the moment. So they ventured to a pre booked restaurant for their dinner. Shame, I would have loved to stay for a party and dancing!

What a magical day, so full of love and a true fairytale wedding!

Here is a small collection of some of my favourite moments…nit long now for the rest of your photos Donna & Tom! xx

Cornwall Wedding Photography at Knightor Winery // Jess + Nat

Jess and Nat had a small intimate socially distanced wedding at Knightor Winery in Cornwall early August and hired me for a 2 hour elopement package. It was the first time back at Knightor this year after lock down and I was pleased to see everyone there again after that long.

Knightor is such a lovely relaxed venue, the perfect place for smaller to medium sized wedding ceremonies. With it’s cosy barn conversions and beautiful gardens it offers lots of beautiful backdrops for your photos. And if you haven’t done so yet you should try their Cornish wines, they are delicious. You can even add a wine testing session to your wedding reception.

Jess and Nat got so lucky with the weather and they had an outdoor ceremony, just what they wished for.

I have only spend a short time with them, but enjoyed every minute documenting their special day, the love, the fun, the moments of togetherness with their loved ones.

Here is a mini preview of the day. Jess and Nat, you were fabulous! Not long now until all your images are edited.

Please email me if you’re planning a wedding at Knightor or in Cornwall, I have only a few spaces left for 2022!