Cornwall Wedding Photography at Launcells Barton // Abi & Sean

Images of weddings at this stunning North Cornwall venue kept popping up in my feed and it has been on my shoot list for a very long time. So when Abi and Sean asked me to photograph their wedding there it was an immediate yes from me!

Steeped in history and set amidst spectacular wooded countryside, Launcells Barton is a family-owned exclusive use wedding venue in Launcells, a small parish situated near Bude in North Cornwall. Along with boutique accommodation in a historic country manor house a couple of beautifully renovated barns, walled gardens it has access to an ancient church if you prefer to get married there rather than outside or in one of the barns. Abi and Sean married in St Swithians Church. The church has lots of family history for Abi and was where her parents were married too. I love it when couples choose their venues with meaning or history attached to it.

I loved every minute of this day and we got so lucky with the weather. Storm Kathleen was whipping the Cornish Coast that weekend but it stayed dry until the wedding breakfast, maybe a bit on the windy side but that can be dealt with. We even had some golden evening light, not too bad for a stormy day!

I hope I will be back at this stunning venue soon. For now, here is a preview of Abi and Sean’s day

Venue: Launcells Barton // Date: 06.04.2024 // Flowers: Bude Botanical // Dress: Jitka’s Made to Measure // Bride’s Shoes: Phase Eight // Groom’s Suit: Benetti, CityMan - Derry // Decor: Stargazey Decor // Band: The Root’s Acoustic Trio // Food: The Good Food Company

The Green Cornwall Small and Intimate Wedding Photography // Vicki & Jason

My first wedding this season and a lovely intimate day to capture with Vicki and Jason at The Green Cornwall. They both live in Plymouth and wanted a relaxed style rustic wedding with just a few of their best friends and family. The Green is the perfect place for it. Surrounded by green countryside and on the gateway to Bodmin Moor you can truly relax and unwind. It was a bit of a drizzly early April day but it didn't spoil their special day in the slightest. I was only with them for part of the day, but what a beautiful wedding to kickstart the 2024 wedding season with…

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 4. 04. 2024

Engagement Session Crantock Cornwall // Gemma & Adam

A few from Gemma and Adam’s engagement session at Crantock a few weeks back. Gamma and Adam are getting married in July at Knightor Winery. They wanted a little practise before their big day, so we arranged an engagement shoot to ease their nerves of getting photographed. I love meeting couples this way, it really helps to get to know each other a bit and how we work together before the wedding day.

Here is a little taster from the session…

Cornwall Engagement Photography - Holywell Bay // Dan & Imogen

It was a pleasure to meet Dan and Imogen for their engagement photos a few weeks back. We went to one of my favourite local beaches, Holywell Bay. This beautiful Cornish gem is one of my top go to locations for photoshoots. Dan and Imogen don’t like their photos taken and wanted a bit of practice before their wedding in May. We had a great time and I’m quite sure they realised that it’s pretty easy to create some unposed, natural portraits… I can’t wait to shoot their wedding soon…

So great to meet you guys! Roll n May…

Saunassa Nordic SPA Photoshoot

I recently worked on something a little different, a branding / business photoshoot for Saunas Nordic Spa in Newquay to create images for their new website launch and social media. The Nordic Spa is located in the heart of Newquay, a unique place where you can relax, unwind and promote health and wellness. With a wood-fired sauna, 2 hot tubs, chilled bath, cold plunges. A true feel good heaven!

Here are a few images from the recent shoot

Why do I need Engagement Photos

Are you still wondering why you need engagement photos or if you should add an engagement shoot to your package? As a documentary /reportage style wedding photographer a pre wedding photoshoot creates a conflict as it obviously doesn’t fall in the ‘documentary/reportage photography’ category. It is more a planned photoshoot. Well, the couple portrait session and your family photos are the only part of the day which don’t fall under the documentary category. And I guess the couple portrait session is the most ‘feared’ part by people who don’t like their photos taken. However, I approach this shoot slightly different and you will soon see it’s nothing to be afraid of but rather to enjoy.

Most of my couples never had their photos taken by a professional photographer or hate their photos taken by anyone. Don’t worry, we keep the photos as natural as possible and you can get to see how to create beautiful portraits without posing. A great way to ease your nerves before the big day! It will be a fun and relaxing experience. One of the most important things to create stunning natural portraits is to be able to relax and be yourself. After all, engagement photos are meant to capture who you are as a couple, not just what you look like. During the shoot you will get more comfortable and relaxed at getting your photos taken. And the more relaxed you feel on the big day, the better your wedding photos will be!

You will also get to know your photographer and I get a chance to get to know you. In some cases there will be bit of guidance by me such as “hey guys, having a hug over there would be great” or “ run down the dunes holding hands’ or some general guidance on how or where best to stand for a good photo. Or some nonsense which usually comes out of me and hopefully makes you laugh! You will see the way I work ‘posing’ will be fun.

Because we can be flexible on a date, we can choose the right weather and location. You can add some beach photos to your woodland wedding and vice versa or we can get some sunset photos which might not happen on your wedding day as you can’t plan the weather ahead. I don’t know how many times I get asked about including sunset photos for beach weddings and I’m always worried for the couple that the sunset might not be as great as imagined or non existing on their wedding day. Maybe you want to visit the place you got engaged, even better, I love it if the location has a special meaning for you. You can also bring your dog(s) along, or are you more of a cat person, they are welcome too. I haven’t photographed a horse during an engagement shoot yet, if I could, this would make my day! Or bring your children along and make it into a mini family session. So many options, just give me a shout and we can discuss ideas.

With a relaxed, enjoyable engagement shoot you can create a series of gorgeous images to last a lifetime.

They also make great invitation cards or you might want to integrate them in your wedding decoration.

I believe so strongly in the benefits of engagement photoshoots that I include them as standard in my top full day wedding package.

And for any other full day packages you get a massive discount!

Oh and you can of course book a pre wedding shoot with me if you haven’t booked a wedding package. Maybe you’re visiting Cornwall and want some awesome photos of the two of you but your wedding is already booked elsewhere with another photographer. Not a problem, you can still book with me for some pre pre wedding photos. There are some stunning locations here in Cornwall, beautiful beaches, little rocky coves, cliff tops, ancient woodland and old mine buildings…the list goes on, I have a list of stunning locations for you to choose from.

Please contact me for availability and pricing

Best of 2023 Wedding Photography

What a year, 2023 you were amazing! I feel truly privileged to do a job I love so much. The people I meet, the places I visit, the laughter, joy and love I witness and memories I capture put a big smile in my face. Thanks to all my couples for choosing me as your wedding photographer, you were amazing and I feel so honoured to have played a part in your very special day. Thanks a million for having me. Here is a look back at some of my favourite moments…to be honest there were hundreds and it was really hard to make this collection.

Roll on 2024, I know it will be a cracker!

Cornwall Wedding Photographer Lanhydrock and Knightor Winery // Jemma & Mike

A beautiful winter wedding with Jemma and Mike. They got married at Lanhydrock Church and had their reception at Knightor Winery. Lanhydrock is stunning, I sometimes walk my dogs the woodland, but I had never photographed a wedding there. Great photo opportunities with a time less feel to them..We made the most out of the half hour we had straight after the ceremony in St Hydroc’s Church before we ventured to Knightor Winery for the reception and more photos. We were greeted by tunes from the amazing Dan Costa Saxophonist who entertained the guests in the courtyard. Turns out he even gets the youngest wedding guests dancing! We didn’t have much daylight to play with for the photos, that’s the challenge this time of year…but when the lights go out I still love this venue in the dark with the light chains in the courtyard and the cosy Cornish stone walls in the barn it always creates a charming festive feel to winter weddings…

If you’re planning a winter wedding, please contact me for late availability, I have limited spaces left this season.

Here is a small selection of my favourites

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 25.11.2023 // Makeup: Emma Roberts MUA // Hair: Kate, Aruba Blu Hairdressers // Dress: Coastal Bridal Mevagissey // Bride’s Shoes: Paradox London // Groom’s Suit: Zebel // Flowers: Fleurtations Bodmin // Saxophonist: Dan Costa // DJ: DJ Services Cornwall

Engagement Photography Crantock Cornwall // Jess & Conor

A couple of weeks back I met Jess and Conor late afternoon at Crantock beach for their engagement photos. I decided to do a late afternoon photoshoot as I love the winter light this time of year. We got lucky to find a half decent dry day amongst the recent storms we had! They brought their two adorable dachshunds along with them. They had the best time ever running around like maniacs and digging holes. In fact, they moved so fast that I thought I struggled a bit to get a decent photo of them, but to be honest I’m quite pleased with the results. What do you think?

If you like what you see and thinking about getting some practice in before your big day, you recently got engaged or just want some nice photos of you, please contact me for further information and availability for an engagement/ portrait session. I lived in Cornwall over 20 years and can take you to some great spots.

Wedding Photography at Knightor Winery, St Austell, Cornwall // Louise & Tim

Louise and Tim tied the knot late October at the fabulous Knightor Winery in St Austell. One of my favourite and most visited venues here in Cornwall as it’s a great place for a relaxed vibe wedding all year round. Photo opportunities are plenty with a woodland drive, an orchard, plenty of rustic stone wall corners, a wooden arbour …and if you fancy some beach photos, it is a short drive away from a couple of stunning Cornish South Coast beaches.

I met Louise and her bride squat in the chalet for their bridal prep photos. Nice to work with Hannah Symons for makeup and Melody Rose for hair again. They are always great company and are super talented. And how good are the Dr Martens boots!

The guys were getting ready in the main house. They had some problems with the handkerchiefs, how to fold them and put them in their pockets, no-one had a glue! Not even I and I watched it so many times. It’s interesting how your mind works, I often get asked how to tie a tie, but I just observe the actual reactions and clueless faces etc. instead of memorising the ‘how’… So keeping it short, I was clueless too! Thankfully Louise’s dad came to help…

The ceremony was held in the main barn which looked stunning with beautiful autumn coloured flowers created by ‘Blossom and Kelp’ and the fairy lights added a festive atmosphere. Oh and Roger Miners on the piano.

Gladly it stopped drizzling and the weather brightened up for some photos outside straight after the ceremony before everyone headed back in for their wedding b breakfast and speeches. The speeches were super emotional, a lot of laughter but also some tears. Still one of my favourite parts of the day to capture!

It didn’t take long to fill the dance floor with this great bunch of people, so much fun and great music by the ‘Busketeers’…

Louise and Tim, what a fab day to be a part of. It was hard to choose less than 100 images for your preview, I hope you like it as much as I do!

If you like what you see and are planning a wedding at Knightor Winery or anywhere else in Cornwall, please drop me a line

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 28.10.2023 // Flowers: Blossom and Kelp // Dress: TBC // Wedding Shoes: Dr Martens and Charlotte mills // Makeup: Hannah Symons // Hair: Melody Rose Wedding Hair // Music: Roger Miners Wedding Pianist and Busketeers