Wedding Photographer Knightor Winery Cornwall // Ed & Lois

Wow, I couldn't have imagined a better start into the 2023 wedding season than this stunning Easter Weekend Wedding with Ed and Lois at Knightor Winery in Cornwall!

When Ed asked me a year ago to be his wedding photographer I was slightly flattered when I found out that he has his own film company ‘We are Wild Studio’. It’s always satisfying to work with someone who understands photography…

Ed and Lois’ wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect. The weather was great, so they had their drinks reception and wine tasting outside by the oak arbour which I thought was a great touch and never has been done before at Knightor.

The speeches were epic and after a second set of photos with the lovely pair, a sparkler exit announced the evening entertainment and a beautiful first dance indoors and outdoors…

I love shooting weddings at Knightor Winery, there are so many photo opportunities and it always has this special relaxed vibe. So if you’re planning to get married there and are looking for a wedding photographer please contact me for availability. It’s one of my favourite venues here in Cornwall.

But fr now, enjoy a small preview from Ed & Lois’ cracker of a day!

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 08.04.2023 // Hair: Parisium Hair // Makeup: Seija Richards // Wedding Dress: Birdcage Bridal Welwyn Garden City // Bride’s Shoes: Emmy London // Bridesmaid’s Dresses: JJs House // Groom’s Suit: Reiss // Groomsmen’s Suits: Moss Bros // Flowers: Blossom and Kelp // Cake: Dollybird Bakes // DJ: Crown Entertainment // Video: I do Film & Photos

Post Wedding Photography Watergate Bay // John & Caroline

A couple of weeks ago I met John and Caroline at Watergate Bay hotel for some photos after their registry office ceremony in Truro. They wanted to keep their wedding personal and intimate, so they booked a luxury escape with their three teenage children and adorable dog Betty at the fabulous Watergate Bay hotel. I met them early afternoon for some family portraits on the beach.

What a beautiful and fun family to work with! Here is a little taster…

Celestial Themed Winter Wedding Photography at Knightor Winery Cornwall // Rob & Anya

Rob and Anya’s winter wedding at Knightor Winery in Cornwall was so beautiful! A feast for the eyes, so much personality put in every little detail! I love seeing something different in styling and this wedding ticked all the boxes.

Rob and Anya chose the moon part of the theme first, after a quote from the film Labyrinth "I'll place the moon in your heart", then the rest of theme (colours, stars etc) came after Anya found her dress from Glitter Soup. ‘I loved the handpainted details from the Ukrainian maker, and thought having a deep moody celestial setting would suit the time of year as well.’ 

A lot of the decor was DIY'd, including stationary, signage, the candle sticks etc, or sourced within the UK. 

Flowers were all purchased from a Willow Cottage Flowers on Etsy and put together by the bride herself, with some help from Youngest Child Events for the signing table. They looked pretty amazing considering she never made a flower arrangement or bouquet before!

Rob and Anya only wanted a small cozy wedding with those closest to them. Sadly Anya’s maid of honour passed away a few months before the wedding, but she was there in spirit. Knightor is the perfect venue for a small intimate wedding like this. Making sure their guests had amazing food was one of the major plus points. Fancy marshmallows, sparklers and firepits finished the evening cozy vibe.

‘Whilst the mention of eels seems a bit random, it makes sense to Rob and I, as one of our earliest dates was at Ely Eel Festival where Rob took part in the World Eel Throwing Championship (the eels thrown were toy eels!). His magnificent throw didn't make the podium, but pretty much secured his place in my heart’

Loved the cake so much that I cried when saw it in person, and our favourite part of the day was seeing each other at the front of the aisle and reading our own vows.’

I feel honoured to have played a part in this very special day! My first wedding to capture this season and one I will remember for sure.

Here is a little preview

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 27.02.2023 // Hair and Makeup: The Looking Glass Hair and Makeup Studio Tavistock // Dress: Glitter Soup, Etsy // Suit: Moss Bros// Cake: The Cornish Bakery // Moongate: The Youngest Child Events // Flowers: Willow Cottage Flowers Etsy, DIY // Bride Rings (designed by Anya) : Daniel Darby Jewellery // Groom Ring: Ocean Drift Studio, Etsy // Headpiece: Rose Red Accessories // Bride Robe: Catherine D'Lish // Banners: Daydreamer Creative Studios // Styling of the day: Anya

Cornwall Family Photography // St Ives

It was a pleasure to meet these guys again for some family photos in St Ives. I photographed their wedding back in 2015 and they now have a little family with another one on the way. Where has time gone? I can’t believe it’s 7 years ago! Sara wanted their photos at the same place we shot their wedding a few years back on Porthminster beach. St Ives is also is a very special place for them. It was a baltic day with the north winds blowing into the beach and soon got a little cold to build sand castles, so we decided to head to the Arcades for some shelter…

I love meeting couples again after a few years, it is so nice to stay in touch and I can’t wait to meet their newest member of the family soon, hopefully it will be sunny and a little warmer next time!

Morocco Surf trip 2023

A few photos from my little winter escape to Morocco recently. I have been to Morocco 5 times now and it’s one of my top favourite destinations for an easy surf trip in to warmer waters and sunshine.

Since the 60’s Morocco has been a popular destination for European surfers looking to escape the cold winters and go in search of sun, warm water and epic righthand points. Not only are there plenty of waves to find along it’s 2500 kilometres of coastline, Morocco also offers a unique African culture and has always been an inspiring destination for photography.

My partner and I usually go for a road trip in search for waves but this winter I went on a girls trip and we stayed around the Imsouane area. This little coastal village changed so much since I first visited ca 20 years ago! There was only a fishing harbour and one shop, no accommodation, so we always ventured there for a day trip from Taghazout to surf the point. Now it developed into a little town with plenty of accommodation to choose from, restaurants, cafes and hundreds of camper vans parked up on the seafront escaping the cold European winter. Unfortunately, it made the lineup so busy that the ‘Magic Bay’ is also called ‘the Circus’ by the locals. I still had some epic waves, it just meant getting up early and paddling out in the dark or hope for a bigger swell when the surf schools don’t rock up and the less experienced surfers get washed down the point.

I still love this quirky town with it’s friendly locals, stray cats chasing dogs chasing donkeys around. What an epic trip! Thanks for everyone involved for making it extra special!

So here you go, just a few of my holiday snaps ( a few i phone images included)…

Cornwall Family Photography // Watergate Bay

It was a pleasure to meet the ‘Flints’ earlier this week for a family photography session at Watergate Bay. Winter is a great time here in Cornwall for a portrait photography session on the beach. It is less busy, so you can get almost a whole beach by yourself to play with plus late afternoons and early mornings have a beautiful magic winter light on a sunny day.

Rory wasn’t in the best of moods that afternoon, but I managed to capture the little smiles in between. And he loves the beach! I aim to let you just do what you always do when you venture to the beach, just observing ‘you being you’ on a fun day out. Like this I can create more natural memories of your loved ones. Here is a little taster of a mini session with the ‘Flints’

If you would like to book me for a natural family photography session here in Cornwall, please contact me for availability and prices. For more information on my family photography packages please visit my family and portrait page

Best of 2022!

So this is it, 2022 you were amazing! A little roundup of my favourite moments…

I still have to pinch myself after being wedding photographer for over 8 years now, and I cannot believe how blessed I am to do this job – it’s a privilege being able to capture some of the most meaningful moments for people! So a massive THANK YOU to all of my couples who trusted me so far and have booked me to document one of their most special days :)

This year I mainly photographed weddings and elopements in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. I have visited lots of stunning new locations in 2022 and some of my favourite local ones too. Some of these include: The Green Cornwall, Lusty Glaze in Newquay, Knightor Winery near St Austell, Lower Barns Boutique Bed & Breakfast, St Ives, Treseren Cornwall, The Eden Project Cornwall, Tredudwell Manor near Looe, Tunnels Beaches and Sandy Cove Hotel in North Devon. Plus lots of church and marquee weddings with the most stunning backdrops.

It was not easy to select around 100 of my favourite moments, I could have easily included 300 and it still would have been a struggle to make a selection!

If you are a bride and groom looking for a documentary wedding photographer please get in touch here, I’d love to hear from you. :) 2023 is now nearly booked but I have a few spaces left, so hurry! I also take bookings for 2024 now.

Winter Wedding Photography at Lusty Glaze // Charlotte & Sam

I’m super pleased to finish this year with Charlotte and Sam’s gorgeous winter wedding at Lusty Glaze. They said ‘I do’ early December at one of my favourite beach wedding venues here in Cornwall. I probably mentioned this a few times before, this private beach wedding venue is a pleasure for the eye for any wedding photographer. So many beautiful backdrops to choose from for your photos and the Lusty team are just fabulous, they will make sure everything runs smoothly and you have the most relaxed day ever. What better place to celebrate than right on the beach with a wood burner to keep you warm and plenty of fairy lights to create a festive atmosphere. Charlotte and Sam show us that it doesn’t have to be summer to have the best day of your life on a beach in Cornwall. They truly had it all, a beach just by themselves, their nearest and dearest to celebrate with them, accommodation right on the beach, festive lights, cosy wood burners, sparklers and a great DJ to keep them dancing. Oh and see if you can find the Christmas Elf!

What a beautiful intimate day to capture, thanks Charlotte and Sam for having me there.

If you’re planning a wedding at Lusty Glaze please contact me for availability. I take bookings for 2024 now and have a few limited spaces left for 2023.

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 3.12. 2022 // Makeup: Carly Angove // Hair: Melody - Rose Hair and Weddings // Dress: Brides of Southampton // Bridesmaid Dress: Maya Deluxe // Flowers: Cornwall Floral Design // Suits: Marks & Spencer // Cake: White Peony Cakes // DJ: Fistralstereo

Wedding Photography at The Eden Project in Cornwall // David & Julie

I always love working at The Eden Project in Cornwall as it is one of the most incredible places for wedding photography. The mediterranean and tropical biomes are perfect for any weather conditions as they keep certain warm temperatures for the plants to grow and are completely covered from winds and rain. The tropical biome is the world’s largest indoor rainforest and David and Julie hired it for exclusive use from late afternoon. I knew this day would be super special to capture as the Eden Project is one of the most incredible and unique venues for a wedding, not just in Cornwall but in the world. It’s also perfect for any weather conditions as you don’t have to worry about a rainy day. The only thing I was worried about was the lack of day light this time of year as the evenings draw in quickly in late October and with a 5pm ceremony we only had less than an hour left for natural light photos afterwards before all the guests ventured back up to the gallery for part 2 of the evening reception. We did it though and I love what we captured, I hope you guys do too!

Here is a small taster

Venue: Eden Project Cornwall // Date: 29.10. 2022 //Makeup: Liberty Rose Makeup // Dress: Wed2B // Flowers: Grooms Mother // Suit: Empire Outlet

Elopement Photography at Lower Barns Cornwall // Emma & Danny

Emma and Danny opted for a runaway wedding at Lower Barns in Cornwall. They left their three children, family and friends at home and decided to have a romantic weekend together here in Cornwall. What better place to choose than Lower Barns, a colourful and eclectic Boutique Bed and Breakfast hidden away in a quiet valley not far from The Roseland’s beautiful beaches.

They weren’t fussed about getting ready images, so i met them 20 minuets before their ceremony and we ventured to a nearby beach for some portraits after. I made a small collection of my favourites here…

I love capturing small weddings and elopements, so if you’re planning to get married with just the two of you or with an intimate circle of friends and family, please contact me for availability. I have only a few spaces left for 2023 and deal with enquires on a first come first served basis.

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 22.10.2022 // Hair: Melody Rose Hair Newquay