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Here is my Blog, full of wafflings, witterings and wonderful observations to help you improve the photos that matter in your life. Whether it's tips or suggestions for helping to sell your house, or unique ideas for weddings - you'll find something to read that will apply to you. I'm a photographer… i can only apologise for my grammar.

Imogen & Aidan - Studland Bay House Wedding

94 Photos
August 01, 2019
Studland Bay House is a stunning Edwardian property, overlooking Knoll Beach and Old Harry Rocks along the coast of Dorset. It's one of my favourite venues in Dorset, offering a plethora of... ›
Imogen & Aidan - Studland Bay House Wedding

Hanna & Dave - Brownsea Island Wedding

60 Photos
August 01, 2019
Hanna & Dave - Brownsea Island Wedding

Zoe & Matt - Kingston Country Courtyard

55 Photos
August 01, 2019
Zoe & Matt - Kingston Country Courtyard

Charlotte & Sam's wedding at Durlston Castle, Dorset

65 Photos
July 08, 2019
Durlston Castle, situated along the Dorset coast, is a stunning venue - unique for so many reasons and offering a variety of different locations for photos, fun and frolics! It was a real pleasure... ›
Charlotte & Sam's wedding at Durlston Castle, Dorset

JASMINE & HARRY - KINGS ARMS CHRISTCHURCH WEDDING

59 Photos
May 07, 2019
The Kings Arms in Christchurch is a lovely venue - offering a spacious and charming backdrop to any occasion. Its understandable, therefore, why Jasmine & Harry chose to get married there;... ›
JASMINE & HARRY - KINGS ARMS CHRISTCHURCH WEDDING

A Wedding Anywhere - Styled Wedding Shoot

47 Photos
March 04, 2019
'A Wedding Anywhere' is a styled shoot i got involved with after the UK Government announced that they intend to allow couples the option of marrying anywhere in the UK, offering licenses to any... ›
A Wedding Anywhere - Styled Wedding Shoot

Hannah & Josh - Deans Court Wedding, Wimborne, Dorset

51 Photos
September 22, 2018
Other than being a huge joy to spend time with, Hannah & Josh are a delightful couple.  A down to earth, hilarious and gorgeous couple to spend time with. Therefore it was a real pleasure to... ›
Hannah & Josh - Deans Court Wedding, Wimborne, Dorset

Scott & Charlotte - Finca As Cabas - Mallorca Wedding

102 Photos
November 06, 2018
It's not often i'm left speechless or lost for superlatives, but after Charlotte & Scott's wedding in Mallorca (Majorca... whichever) i couldn't really sum it up in words. It's fortuitous then... ›
Scott & Charlotte - Finca As Cabas - Mallorca Wedding

Carrieanne & Dan - Gorwell Barn Wedding

53 Photos
October 05, 2018
Quite often i work with people who live outside of Dorset, so there is often a Skype chat or phone call as the initial conversation about wedding photography. With Carrieanne & Dan i could... ›
Carrieanne & Dan - Gorwell Barn Wedding

Vanessa & Palmer - Tithe Barn Symondsbury Wedding

51 Photos
September 10, 2018
Vanessa & Palmer - Tithe Barn Symondsbury Wedding

Melanie & Jon - Dorset Country Wedding

42 Photos
June 09, 2018
I've known Melanie & Jon for a number of years - having worked with Melanie (Smelly Knees... i was so mature back then!) in Wimborne for 3 years, we'd built up a lovely friendship - she was... ›
Melanie & Jon - Dorset Country Wedding

Emma & Loz - Old Vicarage Wedding

55 Photos
June 20, 2018
Emma & Loz chose The Old Vicarage near Christchurch for their wedding earlier in 2018.  From our first meeting i knew they'd be great fun to spend the day with and that their guests would be... ›
Emma & Loz - Old Vicarage Wedding

Anna & Ricki - Parley Manor Wedding

46 Photos
June 20, 2018
I'd met Anna & Ricki at a number of weddings over the course of a few years and I was kindly recommended to them (it's amazing when people do that, thank you!!!). It's one of those more... ›
Anna & Ricki - Parley Manor Wedding

Anna & Tom - Gorwell Farm Wedding

43 Photos
May 24, 2018
  Now, where do I start with Anna & Tom?   No really, where do I start?   I love these guys. Their insatiable zest for life is both tangible and contagious. They are welcoming, kind and a... ›
Anna & Tom - Gorwell Farm Wedding

Hannah & Chris - Burley Manor Wedding

28 Photos
May 24, 2018
2018 has some amazing weddings lined up - new venues, awesome clients and new additions to my camera bag.   Hannah & Chris' wedding in the New forest, at Burley manor, was one such prospect.... ›
Hannah & Chris - Burley Manor Wedding

Karly & Steve - Sopley Mill Wedding

24 Photos
April 23, 2018
I'm fortunate enough to work at some lovely venues close to home, many of which i can visit on numerous occasions throughout the year. Sopley Mill in Dorset is one such venue. However, each time i... ›
Karly & Steve - Sopley Mill Wedding

The most moving Family Portrait...

19 Photos
March 27, 2018
I wrote a whole blog about the importance of having family photos together, of how the value and ever-lasting nature of photos cannot be underplayed. The text waffled on about getting families to... ›
The most moving Family Portrait...

Keri & Dave - Wimborne Wedding

18 Photos
March 27, 2018
Keri & Dave decided to have a small wedding in Wimborne Town Hall, with their reception at the nearby Les Bouviers Restaurant. With only coverage for a couple of hours, i had to be sure i... ›
Keri & Dave - Wimborne Wedding

New York, New York!

25 Photos
March 08, 2018
2017 was a crazy year. Crazy-good of course.   Unfortunately we didn't manage to have a holiday together or indeed any quality family time together, throughout what was my busiest wedding season... ›
New York, New York!

Kate & Duncan - Larmer Tree Gardens Wedding

41 Photos
December 05, 2017
When i got home after meeting Kate and Duncan for the first time, i think my words were "They're lovely, really really lovely. I hope i get to capture their wedding". Fortunately they too wanted me... ›
Kate & Duncan - Larmer Tree Gardens Wedding

Karla & Aaron - Sandbanks Hotel Wedding

29 Photos
December 05, 2017
It was a long time before their wedding that Aaron & Karla contacted me about photographing their day at The Sandbanks Hotel. Like every meeting, the time between the initial contact and the... ›
Karla & Aaron - Sandbanks Hotel Wedding

2017 Dorset Wedding Supplier Awards - Winner!

11 Photos
November 20, 2017
Each year, members of the Wedding Industry kick their heels off to enjoy each other's company at various events around the country. For those who are self-employed, it's the closest thing to a ... ›
2017 Dorset Wedding Supplier Awards - Winner!

Rebecca & Lauren - Studland Bay House Wedding

48 Photos
November 16, 2017
Every so often i get a couple come to me who are getting married at a venue that's new to me. It's fantatsic as it enables me to utilise new locations and lighting in order to achieve the end... ›
Rebecca & Lauren - Studland Bay House Wedding

Emma & Rhys - Edmondsham House Wedding

52 Photos
November 16, 2017
It must be said that i get to work with some really 'good eggs', people whose positive attitude for life is contagious and who approach everything in a wonderfully refreshing way. Emma & Rhys... ›
Emma & Rhys - Edmondsham House Wedding

Laura & Robbie - Spetisbury & Thornicombe Country Wedding

62 Photos
July 14, 2017
 It's funny how life goes. I actually met Laura some years ago when she worked in a shop in my hometown. I then worked (indirectly) on behalf of her father a few years down the line, as part of... ›
Laura & Robbie - Spetisbury & Thornicombe Country Wedding

Rebecca & Simon - The Old Vicarage Wedding

47 Photos
July 06, 2017
Once again i was blessed with being asked to photograph the wedding of a couple of absolute gems - Becky & Simon, at St Marks Church & The Old Vicarage in Christchurch.   I got yo know... ›
Rebecca & Simon - The Old Vicarage Wedding

Laura & Craig - Canford Church & Harbour Heights Hotel Wedding

39 Photos
July 04, 2017
The area in which we live, here in Dorset, hosts a huge variety of fantastic wedding venues; each with its own particular, stunning backdrop. It must be said that The Harbour Heights Hotel, in... ›
Laura & Craig - Canford Church & Harbour Heights Hotel Wedding

Lucy & Jon - Larmer Tree Wedding

63 Photos
June 06, 2017
 In our line of work, Wedding Photographers visit and shoot a wide range of venues and locations, its an ever interesting and challenging part of the job. It helps creativity and keeps you on your... ›
Lucy & Jon - Larmer Tree Wedding

Catherine & Mark - English Oak Vineyard Wedding

53 Photos
May 23, 2017
There have been some phenomenal weddings so far this year, its testament to the couples i am fortunate to work with, the wedding suppliers they choose and the weather that has graced each day.... ›
Catherine & Mark - English Oak Vineyard Wedding

Alison & Simon - Sopley Mill Wedding

42 Photos
April 05, 2017
It's quite common for me to hear the words 'i don't like having my photo taken', in fact its almost a 'go-to' comment when you bring the subject up - and quite often its not actually true.   ... ›
Alison & Simon - Sopley Mill Wedding

Samantha & Nick - Connaught Hotel Wedding

32 Photos
March 30, 2017
 Very often as a Photographer, you are caused to stop and think about passages of time that have passed between first meeting a couple and the day of their wedding. It seemed like eons had flown by... ›
Samantha & Nick - Connaught Hotel Wedding

Spring arrives in Wimborne

7 Photos
February 23, 2017
If you're reading this there's every chance you already know the town of Wimborne in Dorset. You know about it's welcoming charm, the plethora of businesses to frequent and the warming charm of the... ›
Spring arrives in Wimborne

Clare & Matt - Hotel Du Vin Wedding, Poole

65 Photos
January 30, 2017
 Every wedding is enjoyable. It is an opportunity to photograph people on a truly happy occasion, which isn't a bad place to start is it?   However, the guests can (on a personal level) make a... ›
Clare & Matt - Hotel Du Vin Wedding, Poole

Joanne & David - Boutique Hotel Wedding

28 Photos
January 30, 2017
Joanne and i went to school together some 15 years ago, at an age where we were quite different from the people we became. It was a delight to see her after so many years, to see that she had found... ›
Joanne & David - Boutique Hotel Wedding

Lights, Camera... Muzzle Flash!

23 Photos
December 01, 2016
It's wonderful to have been commissioned to photograph events in my hometown in the run up to Christmas, on behalf of Wimborne BID; an organisation that works with businesses to encourage tourism... ›
Lights, Camera... Muzzle Flash!

'Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire' - Krakow & Auschwitz

62 Photos
November 09, 2016
      For as long as i've known about it i've been interested and intrigued by the occurrences in Poland throughout the Second World War. That part of history has, in general, given me reason to... ›
'Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire' - Krakow & Auschwitz

Dorset Wedding Awards Finalist 2016

52 Photos
October 05, 2016
This year, after a record number of weddings (for me) i was fortunate enough to be selected as one of 3 photographers for the Dorset Wedding Supplier Awards - an annual event, celebrating the hard... ›
Dorset Wedding Awards Finalist 2016

Paul & Emme - Lainston House Wedding

72 Photos
October 03, 2016
When a couple comes to you about their wedding and they've chosen a venue outside of the usual area in which you work, its an exciting prospect. New venues (well, new to me) are so much fun to... ›
Paul & Emme - Lainston House Wedding

Pete & Amy - Haven Hotel Wedding

55 Photos
August 22, 2016
  Pete & Amy are a fabulous couple, very comfortable to spend time with, very funny and ultimately in love. So that was a good start. It makes it an enticing prospect when the people you work... ›
Pete & Amy - Haven Hotel Wedding

Lloyd & Tori - Kingston Country Courtyard Wedding

56 Photos
August 11, 2016
I'd like to start this blog by saying that Lloyd & Tori are two of my most favourite human beans i've ever had the pleasure of meeting and it was an honour to be present at their wedding.   I... ›
Lloyd & Tori - Kingston Country Courtyard Wedding

Jenny & Mark - Poole Guildhall & The Antelope, Poole

39 Photos
August 11, 2016
I've said it before, but this 'job' is wonderful at reuniting bonds that have come apart by virtue of time - in other words, i get to see people i haven't seen for ages!   My Godmother contacted... ›
Jenny & Mark - Poole Guildhall & The Antelope, Poole

Gemma & Oli - The Captain's Club, Christchurch Wedding

50 Photos
July 25, 2016
It has to be said that Oli & Gemma went all out on their wedding day, making sure that it really was a day you wouldn't forget.   Now, i hadn't seen Oli since high school, some 14/15 years... ›
Gemma & Oli - The Captain's Club, Christchurch Wedding

Kelly & Luke - Wedding in the woods, New Forest Wedding

73 Photos
July 12, 2016
 Crikey o'blimey me wotsits McReilly o'crikey...!   That's about as articulate as i can be about just how awesome Kelly & Luke's Wedding in the woods was on Saturday, it was a belter!   ... ›
Kelly & Luke - Wedding in the woods, New Forest Wedding

Rich & Abi - The Old Vicarage, Hinton, Christchurch Wedding

84 Photos
June 29, 2016
Abi & Rich - a very sweet and funny couple, came to me some while back in 2015, to discuss shooting their wedding day at The Old Vicarage in Hinton, Near Christchurch - and i'm so glad they did... ›
Rich & Abi - The Old Vicarage, Hinton, Christchurch Wedding

Jamie & Philippa - Poole Guildhall Wedding & The Plantation

50 Photos
June 14, 2016
I've known Jamie & Philippa (Philly) for quite some time and i was only too pleased when they approached me to take their wedding photos. Initially, the plan was a fairly traditional wedding by... ›
Jamie & Philippa - Poole Guildhall Wedding & The Plantation

MIKE & NOREEN - WIMBORNE TOWN HALL WEDDING

51 Photos
May 22, 2016
Small, intimate weddings are a joy to photograph as it's a real challenge to remain discreet and unobtrusive whilst trying to get the shots that matter.    Mike and Noreen tied the knot at... ›
MIKE & NOREEN - WIMBORNE TOWN HALL WEDDING

Ross & Adele - Kingston Country Courtyard Wedding

38 Photos
May 03, 2016
Sometimes a wedding will come along that not only encapsulates the spirit and love of the Bride and Groom, but also that of their family and friends. Ross & Adele's Wedding at Kingston Country... ›
Ross & Adele - Kingston Country Courtyard Wedding

Nicola & Law - Christchurch Wedding @ The Kings Arms

50 Photos
April 06, 2016
I have never seen a Bride smile so much, nor have i met such a laid back Groom as Nicola & Law; who got married at the weekend in Christchurch.   I mean, don't get me wrong, wedding days are... ›
Nicola & Law - Christchurch Wedding @ The Kings Arms

Oli & gemma - Engagement Shoot @ Mudeford Beach, Christchurch

17 Photos
March 30, 2016
This year sees some amazing weddings booked into the diary and as each one comes round i'm reminded about just how much there is to organise for a successful Wedding.   Oli & Gemma came to me... ›
Oli & gemma - Engagement Shoot @ Mudeford Beach, Christchurch

KATE & HENRY - ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE WEDDING

63 Photos
March 04, 2016
Every so often i get to photograph the wedding of someone i know - Henry & Kate's was one such wedding. I've known Henry for a number of years and Kate for probably half that time.   When... ›
KATE & HENRY - ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE WEDDING
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