Micro Wedding Photography Cornwall // Alyssa & Caidan

ALYSSA & CAIDAN

ELOPEMENT HEARTLANDS & HOLYWELL BAY

Alyssa and Caidan tied the knot at Heartlands Registry office on the 18th of march. Oh and you are wondering how they could get married because weddings aren’t allowed during lock down? Well, it’s a long story…

Alyssa and Caidan were originally supposed to get married in May here in Cornwall. I was very much looking forward to it as they have chosen a very local venue and their whole wedding just sounded lovely. Covid restrictions prohibited their wedding plans because Alyssa’s family wouldn’t have managed to travel over from the USA to attend. She spend her time here in St Newlyn East with Caidan since December and her visa was running out soon, they spontaneously decided to just get married in march and have a party later on. Visas are one of the exception rules for weddings at the moment. So it all worked out ok. However there were only two guests allowed during the ceremony and I wasn’t allowed to take images, such a shame! Alyssa said she always imagined her wedding to be different than it turned out to be, but I’m pleased they went for it and still had a lovely day. You can always party harder when we are allowed again and its going to be even more special!

I met Alyssa and Caidan and a close circle of Caidan’s family after their ceremony at Heartlands Cornwall to take some family photos. The two of them also wanted some images taken at Holywell Bay, their favourite beach, so we ventured there afterwards. Unfortunately it clouded over after a glorious start of the day. We still managed to take some lovely shots for their memory and for Alyssa’s family who couldn’t be there. I love the picture frames with her two granddads in the flower bouquet , they are also best friends, she told me. It was dedicated to one of her grandads who passed away early this year from Covid while she was here in the UK.

I enjoyed every minute of our little photoshoot. You two are definitely made for each other, so much joy and laughter, and I wish you the very best for your move to the States. Lots of Love x

Here is a small preview. I hope you like it!

VENUE: Heartlands Cornwall // DATE: 18.05.2021

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

Cornwall wedding photography at The Alverton in Truro // Kirsty + Colin

Kirsty and Colin were married at The Alverton in Truro Cornwall mid December. I photographed their friend’s wedding a couple of years back here in Cornwall and just recently met them for an engagement session on Crantock beach to get a bit of practise in for the couple portraits before the big day.

Kirsty fell in love with The Alverton because she always dreamt to get married in a castle, so here you go, pretty close! A small and intimate wedding with all the trimmings. It really felt like ‘a big day’…and so festive just before Christmas, it really got me tuned into the festive vibe…

KIRSTY & COLIN

WEDDING AT THE ALVERTON TRURO

Kirsty was wearing her mum’s wedding dress and what a beauty! It fitted her perfectly and what a lovely personal touch. Her mum really seemed to know what she was doing lacing it up, having been there before, she is a wedding dress lace up pro…

Colin’s mother had to leave after the ceremony for her cancer treatment, so I made sure we get some lovely family shots beforehand. Situations like this really touch my heart having lost my mum to this terrible disease this year.

Kirsty and Colin, you showed us yet again that you don’t need 100 plus guests to have an extra special day, just the right people, a good location and a touch of sparkle…

“Alexa has a great eye for those perfect moments and results in stunning memories captured. She blended into the background to be able to take natural photos which we will treasure for ever. Her passion clearly shows and her commitment even more so, following a long day, Alexa wrapped things up only to return a while later asking my husband and I to pop outside to get one last silhouette shot in the entrance of the venue which was softly lit from the grounds. This ended up being one of our favourite images. Alexa came highly recommended to us and we were not disappointed and you will not be either! It’s clear to see this photographer loves her work and takes great pride in what she does.”

— Kirsty & Colin

Venue: The Alverton // Date: 16.12.2020 // Makeup: Kirsty // Hair: Hair by Emma C // Dress: Kirsty’s mum vintage dress // Flowers: George Mackay Flowers // Cake: Whitescakehouse // Suit: House of Fraser

I had an amazing time shooting this Wedding at The Alverton in Truro Cornwall. The majestic architecture 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 Alverton 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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Elopement Photography Lower Barns Cornwall // Jody + James

JODY & JAMES

ELOPEMENT LOWER BARNS CORNWALL

Jody and James decided to get married in 2020 and nothing in the world could get in their way not even a pandemic. They have chosen to tie the knot at the fabulous Lower Barns in Cornwall where they rented a room with hot tub and it’s own enclosed garden. A perfect hideaway for a romantic wedding with just the two of you.

I can’t praise Lower Barns enough and I always feel blessed when a couple books me to be their Wedding/ Elopement Photographer there. The South Cornwall coastline is stunning and the venue itself offers plenty of photo opportunities.

Unfortunately Jody and James had to postpone their original date to mid December because of the November lock down restrictions and I was already booked for that date. Gladly the lovely and super talented Megan Hemsworth helped me out yet again to cover this elopement for me. I love the results ,here is a mini sneak peek…

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 16.12.2020

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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Elopement Photography Lower Barns Cornwall // Vicky + Sam

VICKY & SAM

ELOPEMENT LOWER BARNS CORNWALL

Vicki and Sam were supposed to get married in may. Unfortunately Covid came along and they had to cancel their wedding. So they decided to get married anyway with the just two of them and didn’t tell anyone. They have chosen the fantastic Lower Barns for their ‘run away wedding’ and I’m pleased I could be their Elopement Photographer!

It’s so heart warming to see two people having such a strong bond and being so happy in these difficult times. Vicki and Sam, I’m so happy for you! You did it, and the sun came out for you for the beach photos!

Oh and Vicki’s dress is gorgeous, I love a non conventional wedding dress in a different colour than white, especially when it has a bit of sparkle added to it..

Here is a little preview from this beautiful intimate Lower Barns Elopement, Vicky and Sam I hope you like it xxx

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 14.12.2020 // Makeup: Jenna jazz MUA // Hair: Hair by Emma C // Dress: from Sassi Holford - Taunton // Shoes: Glittery Keds // Flowers: Etsy // Cake: Lowerbarns house caterer // Suit: Ben Sherman

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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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