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Looking Back at the Epic Wedding Moments of 2023!

Looking Back at the Epic Wedding Moments of 2023!

2023 Wedding Moments - From Pandemic to Rising Costs! With 2022 came the return to normality for weddings, and for most of our daily lives. The challenges presented to us that year had me wondering what 2023 would hold for the world of weddings. An emotional and...

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How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Venue in Essex

How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Venue in Essex

6 Things to Consider Before Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Venue You’re engaged and starting to plan your perfect wedding day. The first thing you're thinking about is picking your date and venue, but you’ve no idea how to go about choosing? Well sit tight, spend a...

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Vaulty Manor Wedding Photography – Danny & Kirstin

Vaulty Manor Wedding Photography – Danny & Kirstin

Wedding Photography at Vaulty Manor Danny, being a true gent, asked Kirstin’s daughter permission to marry her before getting down on one knee. I frickin’ love when we take these traditions and make them our own. And that’s a special part of Danny & Kirstin’s...

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Harlow Registry Office for your Wedding Ceremony

Harlow Registry Office for your Wedding Ceremony

Harlow Registry Office - The Moot House Getting married at the registry office in Harlow, sorta means not getting married at the registry office in Harlow anymore. I know, weird right? They stopped doing the ceremonies there a few years ago. You'll head there to give...

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Looking Back at My Fave Wedding Moments of 2022!

Looking Back at My Fave Wedding Moments of 2022!

From Crisis to Crisis, Wedding Moments of 2022. Living through a worldwide pandemic, wrought with lockdowns and scary measures we never expected we’d see, was tough. It was a relief when our lives could resume some sort of normality, and we could start enjoying joyous...

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Stock Street Farm Barn Wedding Photography – Abi & Billy

Stock Street Farm Barn Wedding Photography – Abi & Billy

Stock Street Farm Barn Wedding Reception - How we Got Here Some couples meet online, some couples meet at work, some meet in the gym, some on a night out. But Abi & Billy have a uniquely different story that I’ll bet you’ve not heard before. You see, Abi & her...

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Smeetham Hall Barn Wedding Videography – Helen & Darren

Smeetham Hall Barn Wedding Videography – Helen & Darren

Smeetham Hall Barn Wedding Film I wasn’t supposed to film this one. Originally I was meant to be helping Andy as his second shooter for the day. But instead I got to capture Helen & Darren’s Smeetham Hall Barn wedding videography.  Second shooting for a...

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Dog Friendly Wedding Venues in Essex

Dog Friendly Wedding Venues in Essex

Wedding Venues that are Dog Friendly in Essex Bringing your doggo to your wedding is an important decision. They're 100% a member of the family, and if they can be there, awesome. Which is exactly why I've written this post to tell you about the best Dog Friendly...

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Prested Hall Wedding Videography – Harry & Kara

Prested Hall Wedding Videography – Harry & Kara

prested Hall Wedding Film After the couple of years we've all had, these two were so excited to be able to see and spend time with their loved ones, and finally share their wedding day with them!!  Keeping numbers intimate in the day that slowly grew as evening guests...

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Storytelling Wedding Photography & Videography

Storytelling Wedding Photography & Videography

Storytelling Wedding Photography - Why Tell Wedding Stories? Wedding photos and films are about so much more than the product. That's where storytelling wedding photography and videography comes in. I say it all the time, but it's how the camera person makes you feel....

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Cotswolds Hotel & Spa Wedding Film – Elly & Jack

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa Wedding Film – Elly & Jack

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa Wedding Film What. A. Day. Elly & Jack planned their day to be relaxed, and fun. Tick, big bloody tick.  They originally booked me in 2020 - pre pandemic. Yep it shall now be known as PP and AP (after pandemic!)... I'm kidding! But after...

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That Amazing Place Wedding Venue – The Ultimate Guide

That Amazing Place Wedding Venue – The Ultimate Guide

Everything You Need to Know About That Amazing Place Perfect for relaxed couples who want a bit of stylish elegance, and a home away from home, in the Essex countryside. If this sounds like you, That Amazing Place is the answer to your manor house wedding venue...

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That Amazing Place Wedding Photography – Jen & Chris

That Amazing Place Wedding Photography – Jen & Chris

That Amazing Place Wedding Photography With the arrival of April, also came Jen & Chris' wedding at That Amazing Place. But, instead of April showers, was the wedding of all seasons. There was snow, sunshine, a bit of rain, a cloudy sky... the lot! And if you...

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Langtons House Hornchurch Wedding Photographer

Langtons House Hornchurch Wedding Photographer

Langtons House Wedding ceremony Saying a swift "no thank you!" to tradition, all that mattered to Ella & Harry was saying their I do's with their closest friends and family, at their Langtons House Hornchurch wedding ceremony. Striping it back to basics, Ella...

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The Lion House Wedding Photography – Nicola & Kevin

The Lion House Wedding Photography – Nicola & Kevin

the Lion House Winter Wedding The Lion House is a wedding venue I've always wanted to photograph at. It's relaxed nature and epic picturesqueness just had me dreaming of the day I got to shoot a wedding there. When Nicola & Kevin got in touch with me about their...

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Manor of Groves Wedding Photography – Annisa & Lewis

Manor of Groves Wedding Photography – Annisa & Lewis

Manor of Groves Wedding with Annisa & Lewis Annisa & Lewis have had quite the journey with me. From an engagement shoot, to their legal ceremony at Bishop Stortford register office. Now onto their blessing and reception at their Manor of Groves wedding. It...

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Moot House Wedding Photography – Clare & Barry

Moot House Wedding Photography – Clare & Barry

Clare & Barry's Wedding at The Moot House When Clare & Barry booked their relaxed Moot House wedding photography with me, I was elated. I love autumn weddings, and this was no exception! Sharing a hairdresser in the wonderful Kirsty, (whose wedding I...

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Minstrel Court Wedding Photography – Kayleigh & Richard

Minstrel Court Wedding Photography – Kayleigh & Richard

Kayleigh & Richard's Minstrel Court Wedding Kayleigh & Richard had their Minstrel Court wedding one unusually glorious October day! And being able to capture their wedding photography for them was a dream… that admittedly came with a bit of drama, but we’ll...

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The Rayleigh Club Wedding Photography – Vikkie & James

The Rayleigh Club Wedding Photography – Vikkie & James

The Rayleigh Club Wedding Vikkie & James said their vows in a gorgeous twilight ceremony at their The Rayleigh Club wedding. Sometimes in order to find your prince, you have to kiss a few frogs before, right? ⠀But, when you find that prince, and you get to plan...

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Canons Brook Golf Club Wedding Photography – Katie & Paul

Canons Brook Golf Club Wedding Photography – Katie & Paul

Wedding Photography at Canons Brook Golf Club Capturing Katie & Paul’s Canons Brook Golf Club wedding photography was a joy for many reasons. Life wasn't easy for Katie & Paul. They’d been thrown a few curveballs. It’s safe to say they’ve been through a lot...

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Gaynes Park Wedding Photographer – Kirsty & Dan

Gaynes Park Wedding Photographer – Kirsty & Dan

GAYNES PARK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER As Kirsty & Dan's Gaynes Park wedding photographer during a time of strange Covid rules, I was happy that their date fell as some restrictions lifted. It started as a rainy Monday morning - something that would usually have a bride...

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The Ship Hotel New Romney Wedding Film – Charlotte & Jack

The Ship Hotel New Romney Wedding Film – Charlotte & Jack

The Ship Hotel, New Romney, Wedding Film I could smell something funny, that gross smell you get when hair burns... but the smell was faint. I I thought nothing of it. I continued capturing Charlotte and Jack's wedding ceremony.  We were in the church, before heading...

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Looking Back at my Favourite Wedding Moments from 2021!

Looking Back at my Favourite Wedding Moments from 2021!

Embracing the New Normal 2021, has been a challenging year for many of us, for one reason or another. It has seen us dealing with all kinds of highs and lows, and has definitely been a bit of a rollercoaster, wouldn't you agree? As we rushed to get our vaccines, and...

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How to Plan A Dog Friendly Wedding! 5 Things to Consider.

How to Plan A Dog Friendly Wedding! 5 Things to Consider.

Wanting to plan a dog friendly wedding? You want to bring your furbaby to your wedding day, I totally get it. But you're not sure how to go about planning a dog friendly wedding. What are the logistics, how does it all work? I've got you covered with 5 things to...

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Do You Need a Wedding Website? Wedding Website Pros & Cons

Do You Need a Wedding Website? Wedding Website Pros & Cons

Do you really need a wedding website? Well, no. You don't have to have a wedding website. 'Cause you don't need anything you don't want to have! It's your wedding day after all. The way you find to best organise your plans is the best way forward. And lots of couples...

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What to Get Ready Before Your Wedding Photographer Arrives

What to Get Ready Before Your Wedding Photographer Arrives

Wondering what you should get ready before your wedding photographer arrives? Being prepared for your photographers arrival will save you both time, help you relax AND give you the best chance at getting the best photos.  There's not a loads you have to do, but taking...

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3 Tips To Help You Downsize Your Wedding Guest List

3 Tips To Help You Downsize Your Wedding Guest List

Downsizing your wedding guest list? Like many couples, your wedding might be affected by government guidelines and you may be forced to cull the numbers for your wedding. If so you've got two options, you can cull to meet the government guidelines, or postpone....

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Small Wedding or Big Wedding? What’s best for you?

Small Wedding or Big Wedding? What’s best for you?

Small Wedding or Big Wedding? When you first sit down to start planning your wedding, you'll likely want to work out how big your wedding will be, so you can look at venues that will suit your guest list.  You might think your wedding won't be huge, it'll just be...

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Colville Hall Wedding Photography – Becky & Ben

Colville Hall Wedding Photography – Becky & Ben

Colville Hall Wedding “I’m actually really glad there’s only 15 people here.” Ben said as I asked him how he was feeling on the day of his and Becky's Colville Hall wedding. After planning for an original wedding at Colville Hall of 60+, cutting the guest list down to...

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Old Marylebone Town Hall Wedding – Richard & Ricardo

Old Marylebone Town Hall Wedding – Richard & Ricardo

In the midst of a global pandemic Richard and Ricardo were planning their Old Marylebone Town Hall wedding, for a day which we weren't even sure would happen. It was all very stressful for the two, as you might imagine.  You see, just two weeks before their wedding...

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Crondon Park Wedding Venue – The Ultimate Guide

Crondon Park Wedding Venue – The Ultimate Guide

Perfect for those after a relaxed day in a converted barn in the Essex countryside. Away from the hustle and bustle, everything in one place and full of rustic character. Crondon Park is a beautiful wedding venue, with lots to offer. (Including air conditioning -...

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5 Great Barn Wedding Venues in Essex & Hertfordshire

5 Great Barn Wedding Venues in Essex & Hertfordshire

Barn Wedding Venues; 5 Great Venues in Essex & Hertfordshire! You're looking for a barn wedding venue for your relaxed day? Let me tell you about five of my favourite barn wedding venues in Essex and Hertfordshire. I love these barn wedding venues because the...

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10 Crucial Questions To Ask Wedding A Photographer

10 Crucial Questions To Ask Wedding A Photographer

Unsure What Questions to Ask a Wedding Photographer? So you want to know what questions to ask a wedding photographer? You've started the wedding planning journey, you've got your date and venue secured. You know the next step is choosing a photographer.  You've had a...

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Wedding Timeline – A Guide on How to Run Your Wedding Day

Wedding Timeline – A Guide on How to Run Your Wedding Day

Wedding Timeline - Where should I start? Starting to plan one of the biggest and most expensive days of your life can be a bit overwhelming. No matter where you start, it's important to think about your wedding day timeline. This is how you'd like your day to run. It...

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Ye Olde Plough House Wedding Film – Charlotte & Josh

Ye Olde Plough House Wedding Film – Charlotte & Josh

Ye Olde Plough House Wedding Film Charlottte & Josh had their Ye Olde Plough House Wedding this February. It was a little chilly and windy, but overall for this time of the year, the weather was great. Starting the day with the girls getting ready, there was one...

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Looking back at 2019 – My Photography Year in Review

Looking back at 2019 – My Photography Year in Review

2019 - My Photography Year in Review I'm a big believer in looking back, but only to see how far you've come. What goals did you set at the beginning of the year that you managed to keep? What things didn't you plan for that you took on anyway? I sometimes feel we...

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Natural Wedding Photography at Parklands Quendon Hall

Natural Wedding Photography at Parklands Quendon Hall

Tina & Adam's Parklands Quendon Hall Wedding Tina and Adam said their I do's one hot summers day in the July at their Parklands Quendon Hall wedding. The temperature was in the 30°s, making this Thursday in July an absolute scorcher. Having been planning their...

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Harlow Hotel Wedding Photography – Stacey & Lee

Harlow Hotel Wedding Photography – Stacey & Lee

Stacey & Lee's Harlow Hotel Wedding Photography! One mild autumn Saturday, Stacey & Lee said their I do's at the Harlow Hotel in Essex. I was pleased the initial rain forecast was proven wrong. Which just goes to show you can never plan for the weather. In...

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Hertford Wedding Photography – Tara & George

Hertford Wedding Photography – Tara & George

Tara & George's Hertford Wedding Photography 7.7.18 Tara and George said their I do's on one of the hottest days of 2018. Hertford wedding photography wasn't the only thing happening that day. If you weren't celebrating a wedding there's a good chance you were...

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Family Photography Essex, Danbury Country Park

Family Photography Essex, Danbury Country Park

Family Photography Essex - Family & Dog Session in Danbury Country Park! This wonderful family came to me at a recent dog show. Looking for someone who would not only photograph their best friend, but them together as a family with their canine best friend! An...

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Ashridge Estate Family Photography, Berkhamsted

Ashridge Estate Family Photography, Berkhamsted

Ashridge Estate Family Photography with Sarah, Richard & Noah! It was set to be a hot day, a really hot day, the highs were around 34 degrees. With the gorgeous weather I headed up to Ashridge for this Ashridge Estate family photography session. Getting a tad lost...

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Candid and Natural Family Photography in Harlow, Essex

Candid and Natural Family Photography in Harlow, Essex

Natural Family Photography in Harlow Essex I love being able to offer natural family photography in Harlow and was so happy when Chris booked his session. Chris booked in for his family session with his lovely wife and super cute baby daughter in April last year. I...

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5 Reasons To Have a Professional Wedding Photographer

5 Reasons To Have a Professional Wedding Photographer

Professional Wedding Photographer - Is it Really that important? Now I know what you're thinking, as a professional wedding photographer myself I'm bound to say it is. And I will. But it's not because I'm trying to sell you something. I mean of course I am out to make...

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Southsea Castle Wedding Photographer – Anna & Dan

Southsea Castle Wedding Photographer – Anna & Dan

Anna & Dan's Relaxed Southsea Castle Wedding Getting married in a Castle may sound like it's a bit of a high pressured wedding, but not for Anna & Dan. These two beauts simply chose somewhere they loved that was close to home. Anna was nervous about walking...

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The Reid Rooms Wedding Photography – Louise & Chris

The Reid Rooms Wedding Photography – Louise & Chris

Louise & Chris' Wedding Photography at tHe Reid Rooms Louise and Chris said their wedding vows in front of family and friends at the Reid Rooms, a gorgeous wedding venue in the Essex countryside. Having her own craft business Louise made most of the decor herself...

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Skylark Golf Club Wedding Photography – Amy & Connor

Skylark Golf Club Wedding Photography – Amy & Connor

Amy & Connor's Beautiful Skylark Golf Club Wedding! These two beauts had their stunning summer wedding at Skylark Golf Club one delightful Monday afternoon. A bit of rain threatened, but after a small shower it cleared right up and we even had a beautiful sunset! ...

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Intimate Great Hallingbury Manor Wedding Photography

Intimate Great Hallingbury Manor Wedding Photography

Natalie & Andy's Great Hallingbury Manor Wedding Natalie & Andy had their Great Hallingbury Manor wedding one autumn day in September. The weather was warm but not too hot and it wasn't too far into autumn that it was too cold either. Great Hallingbury Manor...

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Langtons House Wedding – Stacey & Luke

Langtons House Wedding – Stacey & Luke

Stacey & Luke's Langtons House Wedding Ceremony To photograph Stacey and Luke's Langtons House wedding ceremony was awesome. Especially since I'd photographed Stacey's sisters wedding a few years ago. You can read about Carrie & Iain's Top Meadow Golf Club...

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Hunton Park Wedding Photography – Daniel & Katie

Hunton Park Wedding Photography – Daniel & Katie

Daniel & Katie's Wedding at Hunton Park, Watford. When I first met Daniel and Katie we got on really well, and I loved learning about their story. I just knew it would be a special day, and I was so excited for them both! I remember Dan saying one of the things...

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Why my clients are the reason I do what I do – LNZPHOTO

Why my clients are the reason I do what I do – LNZPHOTO

A Few thoughts about why I do what I do. When I set out to be a photographer, I wasn't sure what I wanted to photograph, but just knew that I enjoyed the experience of creating a moment. I went to university to further study photography and I chose a course based on...

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Bishop’s Stortford Registry Office Wedding Photography

Bishop’s Stortford Registry Office Wedding Photography

Ben & Georgina's Wedding at Bishop's Stortford Registry and The Link, Harlow A couple of weeks prior to Ben & Georgina's wedding, I met them both at the Link to make sure everything was on track as planned. We finalised all the details for photography and went...

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Cheshunt Marriott Wedding Photography – Kay & Dave

Cheshunt Marriott Wedding Photography – Kay & Dave

Kay & Dave's Wedding Photography at the Cheshunt MarriottThe Wedding Rehearsal One day shy of a week before Kay & Dave's wedding day, we met at the Church for the rehearsal and to talk through our plans for the day.  I met the Vicar taking Kay & Dave's...

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Dog Photography at Epping Town Show 2019 – LNZPHOTO

Dog Photography at Epping Town Show 2019 – LNZPHOTO

Attending Epping Town Show 2019 I received an email from the organiser's of Epping Town Show asking me if I'd like to come along and have a  dog photography pitch at the show. I checked to see if I was free and while I had a wedding the day before, I had nothing...

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Pet Photography in Essex – Boss, the 12 Year Old Staffie

Pet Photography in Essex – Boss, the 12 Year Old Staffie

Giving the gift of photography Boss' session came about because a good friend bought his mum a photography gift voucher for a session with me! In this day and age where everyone has everything, gift vouchers are such a great idea. Gift voucher all ready to go, I...

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Moot House Wedding Photographer – Lisa & Gary

Moot House Wedding Photographer – Lisa & Gary

Lisa & Gary's Moot House Wedding Nearly two years have passed since Lisa & Gary tied the knot at their Harlow wedding in 2017. As they approach their second wedding anniversary I thought it'd be a great time to revisit their wedding day. I've been so blessed...

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Hatfield Peverel Wedding Photography – LNZPHOTO

Hatfield Peverel Wedding Photography – LNZPHOTO

Karen & Phil's Hatfield Peverel Wedding Ceremony at St Andrew's Church,  | 22 October 2016 There was a slight chill in the air one autumnal October day back in 2016, but the weather was mostly warm. It hadn't rained yet, so all was looking good. I arrived at St...

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The Importance of Family Photography – A Few Thoughts

The Importance of Family Photography – A Few Thoughts

I just wanted to take this week to talk about family photography. You see, it's not typically a necessity. And it's not at the top of most people's priorities when it comes to their children. It's a luxury. To be able to have professional photographs taken of our...

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Why I Love Capturing First Dance Wedding Photos

Why I Love Capturing First Dance Wedding Photos

First dance wedding photos are one of my absolute favourite parts of a wedding day to capture. And a fantastic way to end the photo story of your day. Once the marriage certificate has been handed over, the meal eaten and the cake cut, there really is no better way to...

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Harlow Dog Photographer – Lucy & Coco

Harlow Dog Photographer – Lucy & Coco

Harlow dog Photographer, Dog-less! As you may know I'm a Harlow dog photographer and love capturing the spirit and personalities of our best friends. I've always wanted a dog, but for one reason or another have never had the chance to have one. So I've combined that...

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Dog Photography Essex at Coalhouse Fort, Tilbury

Dog Photography Essex at Coalhouse Fort, Tilbury

Maltese Cross, max Had his Puppy Photos Taken! | Dog Photography Essex Maltese cross puppy Max was just six months old. I always hear how people can't imagine their dog sitting still in any images. People really believe the dogs I've photographed are little angels as...

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Top Meadow Wedding Photographer – Carrie & Iain

Top Meadow Wedding Photographer – Carrie & Iain

Top Meadow wedding of Carrie & Iain | 26th august 2016 Carrie & Iain said their I do's at their Top Meadow wedding in Essex on the 26th August 2016. It was a gorgeously hot day, and emotions were high throughout. Carrie was a vision of beauty and literally...

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Natural Family Photography Session at Pishiobury Park

Natural Family Photography Session at Pishiobury Park

The Parkyn's Family Photography at Pishiobury Park, SawbridgeworthNatural Family Photography in the Park Pishiobury Park is one of my absolute favourite places to hold photo sessions as it's a huge park with so many photo opportunities. While I shoot there a lot, I...

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Southsea Castle Wedding Photography – How I Got the Shot

Southsea Castle Wedding Photography – How I Got the Shot

I thought it’d be a great idea to occasionally share a shot and tell you how I got that shot. So for this post, I’ve chosen one of my favourite images of 2018 from Anna & Dan's stunning Southsea Castle wedding. The pair wed in May with the weather being a mixture...

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Different and Creative Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas!

Different and Creative Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas!

Different and Creative Valentine’s day gifts can be difficult to think of, but I think Valentine’s day isn’t a day for going gift giving mad. And I definitely don’t think that the size of the gift reflects the size of your love, hold your horses, bear with me. You...

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