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5 tips for choosing your diamond engagement ring

Your engagement ring is something that you will treasure all of your life and will pass on to your children - it is an important heirloom.Perhaps you will go shopping together for your ring or maybe you have popped this blog under your partner's nose (hint, hint!) you...

Photographer’s branding photos in Farnham

In preparation for the branding photo session, I went through my questionnaire, asking things about my client's business and what she wanted to achieve from our time together. I suggested that she look at her wardrobe to find a couple of outfits that would reflect her...

Personal brand photography session in Suffolk

Although I am based in Surrey, I am happy to travel for personal brand photography shoots. This lovely session with Melissa from Wildcurrant marketing took place in the beautiful county of Suffolk. I like to photograph business owners in their own surroundings, it...

10 things to do now that you’re engaged

Congratulations! You're engaged! This is such an exciting time for you both as a couple and there is so much to organise. Knowing where to start can be a bit bewildering, but hopefully these tips will point you in the right direction. Telling the world First things...

The Welcome Church, Woking – André & Abi’s Surrey wedding

This October morning dawned warm and bright for André & Abi's wedding in Woking. They each got ready at home with their friends - I was with Abi and the girls, whilst Bridget, my second shooter, was with the boys and André. I do love this part of the...

I said yes to the dress with local bridal shop, the Farnham Boutique

I'm always looking for ways that I can help my brides in their wedding planning. It's such an exciting yet daunting phase in life. There's just an awful lot to get your head around; what do I need to do and when do I need to do it?? Wedding dress shopping is right up...

Summer wedding in Woking – Rob and Emma’s Surrey wedding

Emma's parents travelled from out of area for the wedding and so hit upon the genius idea of hiring the MOST beautiful Airbnb to stay in for the week. And it was here that Emma and her bridesmaids and family got ready. This made me HAPPY 😄! Not only that but the next...

Swinley Forest engagement photography – André & Abi’s pre wedding shoot

Swinley Forest Engagement Photography - André and Abi are getting married in Woking later this year and they chose to have an engagement shoot, which is such a great way for us to get to know each other. Have a look at this blog post that I wrote if you need any...

7 ways to look picture perfect in your wedding photos

Congratulations! You’re getting married. You’ve been busy planning, booking and organising every detail in readiness for the perfect day. But there’s a nagging thought in your head… you don’t just want the day to run smoothly and everyone to have a good time - you...

Monk Coniston wedding, Lake District || Stuart & Becca

This one was a particularly special wedding for me for two reasons - this lovely couple are my next door neighbours and I used to live in the Lakes. It was a really joyous occasion as the photos tell, so much love and laughter. What better way to celebrate your...

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