Wedding Photography at Stennack Farm Cornwall // Catie & Scott

Catie and Scott tied the knot at Stennack Farm back in August. It was my first wedding at Stennack Farm and I loved it! It is located near Hayle down a quiet country lane and surrounded by green rolling hills and grazing cattle. With a rustic yet modern converted wedding barn and 3 cosy Cornish Cottages it is a great rustic style venue to celebrate your special day.

Catie and Scott’s day was the start of probably one of the biggest heat waves the UK encountered and when we were called into the cool shelter of the barn for the speeches and meal it was a relieving break from the intense sun! They had only booked me for a few hours so after the speeches it was time for me to pack up. I would have loved to stay longer and see this beautiful venue in the evening light, but I’m sure I will be back very soon to cover a full day wedding there.

Catie and Scott were amazing, they made me feel welcome start to finish and were a pleasure to work with.

I’m sorry it took so long for this preview guys, an insanely busy season and a rare holiday for me to recharge my batteries in the middle of September prohibited me to post this earlier… so here you go, some of my favourites. I hope you like them as much as I do.

Venue: Stennack Farm // Date: 10.08.2022

Engagement Photo Session Perran Sands Cornwall // Neva & John

I had the pleasure to meet the lovely Neva and John for their engagement photo session back in September. They were on holidays here in Cornwall and stayed near Perranporth. They wanted to organise a photoshoot whilst in the county and had chosen the Perranporth area for it. We decided to head to Perran Sands as the beach there is usually a little quieter and it’s one of my favourite locals. I’m super pleased we were blessed with a beautiful golden evening light too. Here is a little teaser!

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

Lower Barns Intimate Wedding // Beth & Luke

It was a true pleasure to capture Beth and Luke’s beautiful colourful intimate wedding at Lower Barns Boutique Wedding Venue early August. Every time I visit Lower Barns my travel fever gets ignited by their wonderfully eclectic interior design which is inspired by Jane and Mike’s travels around the world.

Beth and Luke invited their closest friends and family to say ‘I do’ at this colourful venue. And what a day it was! Blessed with beautiful sunshine, they really booked their visit to Cornwall at the right time.It was an honour to capture their small wedding and I’m so excited to show you a small selection of my favourites… And have a look out for the cutest flower girl in the world!

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 04.08.2022

Knightor Winery Wedding Photography // Michelle & Sam

Michelle and Sam were married late July at Knightor Winery in Cornwall. They had chosen Knightor Winery for it’s rustic and relaxed vibe which suited the kind of wedding they were planning for. The outdoors plays a huge part in Michelle and Sam’s life, they met working as guides in an outdoor centre. So I was so pleased for them when their special day turned out super sunny and they could have their ceremony outside under the beautiful oak arbor. I loved the little flower vase Michelle put up on the signing table in memory of her grandma who so sadly is no longer with us. I love special details like this and always make sure they are captured. Another one which caught my eye was the ‘hiking boots flower vases’ which reflects their love for the outdoors, the two were heading straight to the Lake District for their honeymoon.

After the ceremony we ventured to the nearby South Cornwall Coast in a vintage VW Campervan. A beautiful scenic 10-15 minute drive and they took me along for the ride. ‘Honey’ she is called and has been lovingly restored by the owners of ‘Honeybugs’ one of Cornwall’s finest Vintage Campervan hire companies. The trip to the coast was well worth it as we created some stunning shots which are a nice addition to the woodland portraits we took at Knightor.

When we returned to Knightor everyone was enjoying themselves in Knightor’s cosy courtyard playing table tennis and lawn games or just chilling in the sun.

Michelle and Sam weren’t overly keen on a first dance, but some of their guests did the job for them, especially the flower girls. The Smores Bar was also a favourite of young and old, dancing makes hungry!

What a beautiful relaxed day at Knightor. It was an honour to have played a part in it and I made a small collection of my favourites from the day.

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 28.07.2022 // Dress: Bridal Factory Outlet ‘Tres Chic’// Vintage Campervan: Honey Bugs Cornwall // Makeup: Sonia Allen MUA // Hair: Claire Hartley Stylist // Florist: Peamore Flora // Flowers (Bouquet, button holes) : Darling Buds // Cupcakes: The Garden Baker // Suits (groom and best man) : hired from Jonathan Hawkes // DJ: John Green Dynamic Entertainments // Smores Bar: Perfect Party Cornwall // Lawn Games Hire: The Prop Factory

Cornwall meets the Carribean, Tredudwell Manor Wedding Photography // Imani & Simeon

I’m super excited to share this beautiful wedding with you. A caribbean vibe in Cornwall at one of the most stunning Manor House venues this county has to offer! Imani and Simeon are one of my couples who had to postpone their wedding because of the pandemic as they wanted some of their guests attending from the Carribean who wouldn’t have been allowed to travel for their original date. So I was even more pleased they could finally tie the knot at Tredudwell Manor in July. And what a day it was! They even could have the outdoor ceremony they have dreamed of as the weather played part.

I would have loved to stay longer for this one as I would have loved to venture to the nearby beach for sunset photos and capture the evening party and dancing, but they had only booked me for half a day. I bet it was a beautiful sunset that day and they had an amazing reception! So here you go, my favourite selection from bridal prep to the speeches and cake cutting.

Imani and Simeon, it was an honour to capture your day, enjoy the preview!

If you’re planning a wedding at Tredudwell next year please contact me ASAP for availability, my 2023 diary is filling up fast and I’m already 80% booked.

Venue: Tredudwell Manor // Date: // Dress: Wedding Belles 4 Oaks // Groom’s Suit: Ted Baker // Flowers and Decor: Unique Designs by Tina // Wedding Shoes: Kurt Geiger and Converse

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

Wedding Photographer Chycara Cornwall // Tayler & Rich's Summer Wedding

Tayler and Rich had a beautiful summer wedding at Chycara with a ceremony in Mylor Church. Two beautiful locations in one day, a church overlooking the harbour in Mylor Churchtown and Chycara tucked away in sheltered woodland. The weather was forecasted to be one of the biggest UK heatwaves on record but Chycara’s woodland gave as some shelter form the scorching sun and it turned out a fantastic day. Great to work with Sean from ‘Sean White Wedding Films’ again, I think its a few years ago since we last documented a wedding together. Oh and thanks again for saving me falling down over the steps during the confetti shot!

I’m currently in an editing marathon as it has been a super busy season for me. So enough said, here is a little preview from this scorcher of a day, I let the images do the talking.

Ceremony venue: Mylor Church // Reception venue: Chycara // Makeup: Seija Richards // Hair: Hair by Holly, The Hair Boutique Truro // Dress: Bridal Studio Helston // Music: The Swing Kings // Videographer: Sean White Wedding Films

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

Devon Wedding Photography for a beautiful Dartmoor Marquee Wedding // Alice & Tim

I have an absolute gem to share with you today! Alice and Tim’s marquee wedding in Dartmoor, Devon was probably the most exhausting and intense day I have photographed this year so far, but so worth it! Al, my second shooter, and I had fun capturing this eventful day. I still don’t know how Alice and Tim managed to organise such an epic day, being both doctors with a busy lifestyle to say the least.

I love trips to Dartmoor with my dogs and quite often venture there for some hiking or mountain biking when have a rare weekend off. So when Alice and Tim asked me to photograph their wedding at Alice’s family private house there, I was really excited! Little did I know though, when I arrived at the House with it’s beautiful grounds, it blew my mind. It is a picturesque piece of Dartmoor on private land including an ancient wood, a stone circle and distant views to some of the better known parts of Dartmoor! What a place, so many photo opportunities. I was busting with ideas! The day was action packed though and we didn’t have too much time for couple portraits, so we had to work fast and just explore a few of the many options.

Al was covering the guys getting ready at a different location whilst I met the bridal party at the house. A relaxed morning with the ladies including some early tears…when Alice unwrapped her present from Tim, a pair of beautiful earrings from her favourite jewellers and the first look moment with dad I always love to capture if time allows…so much emotion!

The ceremony was at a church about 10 minute drive away. The chosen transport was Tim’s dad vintage Land Rover, for everyone who knows me, I have a weak spot for vintage style wedding cars out of the ordinary. So yes, I got a bit excited when they arrived in the rustic Land Rover!

Back at the house we only had a short session for couple portraits before the wedding breakfast was served in the marquee, so we were hoping to get another session in for sunset. We got lucky, the early evening shots turned out to be my favourites as the top field including the stone circle was flooded in golden hour light.

‘Joey The Lips’ were amazing and soon filled the dance floor after Alice and Tim’s impressive first dance performance. And after Alice’s mum surprise song we headed out for a sparkler exit and fireworks, the highlight of the evening and a great surprise for the guests. The party was long not finished, it only just started… the whole marquee was rocking, but for Al and I it was time to head back after nearly 14 hours of coverage and aching feet.

Alice and Tim, it was an honour to capture your magical day. It took me hours to select just a few of my favourite moments, I could have posted so much more, but I already exceeded the average number of photos for my blog posts, so here you go, enjoy…

Venue: private // Date: 2.07.022 // Makeup & Hair: Grace, Lips and Locks // Dress: Anna Bridal, Design Justin Alexander // Wedding Shoes: Steve Madden // Groom’s Suit: Moss Bros // Flowers: Fare of the Field // Cake: Claires Kitchen (pavlova), homemade cakes by friends // Band: Joey The Lips // Wedding Coordinator: Elisabeth Shell Events // special thanks to Second Shooter: Alastair Scarlett