James & Hannah ..VWs and Pumpkins....

James and Hannah are such a fun loving couple. I think that this was evident in their wedding and all the details that they chose. There were lots of children and laughter at their wedding on October 31 at the Greenhill Hotel. I started out at Hannah's parent's house where Hannah was getting ready with their daughter Isobel, she was a very cute little girl and I managed to capture some pics of her before all the action started..



Hannah looked stunning as she completed the final touches to her look, I loved the dress and those shoes..



This is the moment that Hannah and her father got out of the VW Beetle that brought them to the church in Wigton, Hannah just looked so happy and excited!!



After the ceremony I took these photographs of Hannah and James away from all the guests they looked great together!



I loved this happy moment between them and their daughter..



The bridal party looked stunning in their black evening wear and burnt orange accessories which they chose to compliment their theme...



I really enjoyed myself at your wedding, you and your families were great fun and I hope this is reflected in the photographs!

Ray & Anna ..Beautiful autumn day at Raughtonhead & Rheghed

Last Saturday I had great fun photographing the lovely Ray and Anna.
Anna is a teacher and Ray owns his own haulage company and they chose the church in the village of Raughtonhead were Anna is from to get married at. As usual I started out at Anna's parent's home for some pics of the girls, they were so friendly and laid back it made for great photographs.....



The flowers that Anna chose were shades of pinks for the bridesmaids and creams in her bouquet by Vandella who always wow us with their designs...



At the church the singing nearly lifted the roof off the church...



After the ceremony Ray and Anna had a tea party in the marquee for all 200 guests the cakes looked fab..



Meanwhile we disappeared to Ullswater for some photos by the Lake the weather was wild we could hardly get out of the car and so on the way back I found this little spot with a view of Dalemain





At Rheghed the venue looked stunning as Ray and Anna welcomed their guests to join them in continuing in celebrating their special day. As I left the rain was pouring down and I hurried back to my car and put my camera in the boot. But as I looked back over my shoulder and saw this view which was so beautiful I had to get the camera out again just to capture this!



What another fab wedding thanks for letting me share it with you I hope you are having a fabulous time on Cinammon Island in the Maldives! Watch their slideshow.

Carlisle Living

It is always nice as a photographer to see your work published.

This month I am featured in Carlisle Living and just wanted to say thanks to them for this nice little write up!! After 13 years of photographing weddings I think that now people know who I am and this is great as I get I would say 80% of my work through referals but I'll never say no to a little bit of free publicity!!

Getting Behind for all the right reasons.....

As all parents will know this week is half term and so when you run your own business life is a bit of a juggling act!
This week I have been spending time with my children and having fun, but I am still working sometimes into the early hours just to keep on top of things!! I am amazed by how fast my little girls are growing up before my eyes it makes me a little sad as people always tell you they don't stay little long and that is certainly true. Because all posts are more interesting with a picture here are some I took of my girls this afternoon of them playing close to home x..

OUR FRIEND'S RICK & EMMA GET WED!!

It is always lovely to see friends get married. Richard goes back along way he was friends with my brother and in recent months has been working with David, my husband. A couple of months ago he helped build my new office so we know Richard very well!

Infact after seeing Rick always in his building gear I was amazed at how well he scrubbed up on his wedding day...only joking Rick!!

Southport was the town that Emma and Rick got married in as Emma has grown up there and so it was lovely that all their friends met there for their beautiful wedding. We started out at Emma's mum's home, Emma is such a natural and as you can see very pretty!!



Emma's mum gave her away I just love this moment I caught between them it really shows the love they have for each other......



The happy couple...



We took lots of family groups but I just loved this shot that I saw from inside the hotel. It was shot behind glass doors I couldn't get out I was locked in as I was on ground level and Jesse was taking a large group form upstairs, but hey it worked out...



The ground of the venue were stunning and these are a couple of my favourites the leaves were just starting to fall and the light was all dreamy....



Hope you are having a fab time in Dubai and Mauritus!!! Speak to you when you return...Watch their slideshow!

Smiths Website NOW LIVE

Throughout the year I have been working closely with the Award winning Smiths Hotel in Gretna Green.
Smiths approached me and asked if I could undertake the assignment of photographing the interiors of the bedrooms, function suites, bathrooms, penthouse apartment infact the whole hotel for their new website and promotional material.
I had a great time working there and continue to be a regular visitor there covering weddings and other events for them.
So I just thought I would let all my blog readers know that their new website is now LIVE and is looking great!
Check it out Smiths The Award Winning Hotel!

Matthew & Anna ... a lovely couple, another fab wedding!

Last Saturday I ventured down the M6 to Carnforth to photograph Matthew and Anna at a magnificent venue Leighton Hall. The weather was very kind to us and I started at Anna's parent's home for some details photographs which all work very well in the album that they have chosen a storybook album. I would describe their theme as a very classic English country wedding.
Matthew who is a sub mariner in the navy looked great in uniform as did Anna in her beautiful gown.........



Anna and her father arriving in the Landrover at the church!



Matt and Anna have a passion for Land Rovers they drive one, their parent's drive them, and they had a vintage one as their main mode of transport on their special day. They even had a Landrover on their cake! Matt and Anna took part in the Macmillan 4 x 4 challenge in March of this year see their website by clicking here!

This couple are so well suited to each other they share a zest for life and the outdoors and they are both a little cheeky, especially Matt! See photo below!



The bridesmaids throwing confetti...



After the ceremony we went to Leighton Hall and what a great venue this is tucked away in the rolling Lancashire countryside, I had a great time finding all the best places for pictures!



The secret garden was one of my favourites..



Matt and Anna enjoyed a marquee reception and I'm sure they danced the night away enjoying the company of their friends and family who all added to their special day!



Have a great time on your honeymoon in Mauritius! Thanks for letting Jenny and I photograph your very special day! Watch their special day click here!!