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...
Parklands Quendon Hall Wedding Photography | Tina & Adam 26.7.18
TIna & Adam's Parklands Quendon Hall Wedding Tina and Adam said their I do's one hot summers day in the July of 2018 at their Parklands Quendon Hall wedding. The temperature was in the 30°s, making this Thursday in July an absolute scorcher. Having been planning...
Harlow Engagement Photography | Annisa & Lewis
Annisa & Lewis' Harlow engagement Session Getting wed in the January of 2021, Annisa and Lewis have started to set their wedding planning in motion with plenty of time. It was a chilly November afternoon in which we'd planned to go ahead with their Harlow...
Harlow Hotel Wedding Photography | Stacey & Lee 16.11.19
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...
Hertford Wedding Photography | Tara & George 7.7.18
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...
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...
Ashridge Estate Family Photography, Berkhamsted
ASHRIDGE ESTATE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY WITH RICHARD, SARAH & 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...
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...
5 Reasons Why You Should 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...
Southsea Castle Wedding Photographer | Anna & Dan 26.5.18
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...
The Reid Rooms Wedding Photography | Louise & Chris 6.4.18
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...
Skylark Golf Club Wedding Photography | Amy & Connor 7.8.17
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! ...
The Best Photo I’ve Ever Taken – Wedding Photography Thoughts
Asking all the Right Wedding Photography Questions. The other night, I met with a potential bride and groom to chat about their wedding photography. I was blown away when asked a question I don't think I've ever been asked about my wedding photography before. "What's...
Intimate Great Hallingbury Manor Wedding | Natalie & Andy 7.9.19
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...
Boughton Golf Club Wedding Photography | Victoria & Leeroy 23.09.17
Boughton Golf Club wedding Photography | Victoria & Leeroy! A few years before if you'd have told me I'd be photographing Vickie & Leeroy's Boughton Golf Club Wedding, I might not have believed you! I met Vickie whilst at university - we actually met when I...
Hunton Park Wedding | Daniel & Katie | Why I Love This Photo
Daniel & Katie's Hunton Park Wedding - Why I love This Photo! This week I thought it'd be great to pick an image taken at a recent wedding and just make a small post explaining why I really love it. I chose this image from Daniel and Katie's Hunton Park wedding....
Harlow Dog Photography & Pet Photography | Arnie & Teddy
HArlow Dog Photography With Doggy Duo, Arnie & Teddy! I met Arnie & Teddy's human at Epping Town Show 2019. You can read more about here. After the show, we booked in a full Harlow dog photography session to capture doggy duo Teddy and Arnie. Two very...
Langtons House Wedding Ceremony Photography | Stacey & Luke 9.8.19
Stacey & Luke's Langtons House Wedding Ceremony To photograph Stacey and Luke's wedding ceremony at Langtons House was an absolute honour, especially considering I'd photographed Stacey's sisters wedding a few years ago. You can read about Carrie & Iain's Top...
Hunton Park Wedding Photography | Daniel & Katie’s Wedding | 03.08.19
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...
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...
Couple’s Photo Shoot with Your Dog! | Lisa, Gary & Lily
YOU SHOULD TOTALLY HAVE A COUPLE's SESSION WITH YOUR DOG! I first met Lisa & Gary back in 2016 when I photographed their wedding in Harlow. They had come to me because I'd photographed a friend's wedding. You can read more about Lisa & Gary's Harlow Wedding...
Bishop’s Stortford Registry Wedding Photography | Ben & Georgina
BEN & GEORGINA's Wedding at BISHOPS 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...
Cheshunt Marriott Wedding Photography | Kay & Dave at the Marriott Hotel
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...
Dog Photography at Epping Town Show 2019 | Essex Dog Photography
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...
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...
Harlow Wedding Photography at the Moot House and Harlow Football Club
Harlow Wedding Photography | Lisa & Gary - 15th July 2017 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...
Wedding Anniversary Photography Session in Harlow, Essex | Lisa & Gary
It all Started with a Wedding... Before I took their wedding anniversary photos, Lisa & Gary booked me for their wedding photography in Harlow a couple of years ago. They had their ceremony at the Moot House, Harlow followed by a reception at Harlow Football Club....
Hatfield Peverel Wedding Photographer | Karen & Phil’s Ceremony
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...
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...
3 Reasons Why You Should Have Couples Photos at Your Wedding
Couples photos on your wedding day are one of my favourite things to capture. And there's more reasons than just to take pretty photos (though of course, we will). It's not easy having your photograph taken all day, let alone have someone ask you to come away from...
Spider-Man Kiss Couple’s Portraits | Wedding Photography, Crondon Park
I Love Couple'S PORTRAITS! I love photographing couple's portraits on a wedding day. It's one of my favourite parts of the day. And when you get a couple who are just as excited about this as you are, well you know you're going to make something pretty special. ...
First Dance Wedding Photos | Why I Love Capturing These Moments
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...
Harlow Dog Photographer | Lucy & Coco’s Dog Photo Session in Essex
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...
Dog Photography Essex of Maltese Cross, Max 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...
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...
Harlow Pet Photography | Lola’s Dog Session at Pishiobury Park
GIVING THE GIFT OF LOVE. When I first met Dave, a Heating Engineer in Harlow, I was filling in at a networking meeting full of lovely business owners in Harlow. I heard from Dave following the meeting and he wanted to surprise his wife with a gift voucher. For a...
Moot House Harlow Wedding Photography | Martyn & Karina
MARYTN & KARINA'S MOOT HOUSE HARLOW WEDDING | 23 JULY 2016 To have been chosen to photograph Martyn & Karina's Moot House Harlow Wedding was awesome. Back in 2016 when I was starting to become serious about photographing weddings, Martyn & Karina were let...
The Photography Show & Body Jam | What I’ve been up to this week
I wanted to let you know a bit about what I've been up to and give you a bit of insight into my weekly life so this weeks post is a personal one about the past week and the plans that lay ahead.Hotel room selfie!THE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW On Saturday I was at the NEC in...
Natural Sunset Family Photo Shoot Pishiobury Park, Sawbridgeworth
THE PARKYN’S FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT AT PISHIOBURY PARK, SAWBRIDGEWORTH Photography in a Natural 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 never run...
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...
Haley & Paul’s Rustic Wedding Photography at Bellows Mill, Bedfordshire
Haley & Paul's Rustic Autumn Wedding at Bellows Mill, Bedfordshire In the previous post, I told you about the first wedding I photographed in 2013 at Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel. Well, my next opportunity came in 2015 for some wedding photography at Bellows Mill. I...
The First Wedding I Photographed and the Lessons I Learned
In 2013 I photographed my first wedding. We were students at university and I had no idea what I wanted to do when I finished. But I didn’t think wedding photography was on the cards. I just didn’t have the confidence or skills, I couldn’t be trusted to capture...
10 Fun and Interesting Facts about Marriage for Engaged Couples!
Did you know that Sunday 9th February is World Marriage Day? Just 4 days before Valentine's day is a day that celebrates everything about marriage, who knew?! But it's definitely something worth celebrating. The commitment of marriage is beautiful, full of love and...
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...
Wedding albums are super important and here’s why!
Why wedding albums are super important! Meeting with a couple who are getting married later this year, and having a good chat about the details of their day, when it came to the wedding albums. I hadn’t gotten the albums out by this point, when the groom-to-be said,...