Nestled near the top of Cleeve hill and over looking so much of the Gloucestershire countryside (along with the Cheltenham racecourse) Ellenborough park is such a pretty place to get married.

Ellenborough Park wedding

It was a windy and rainy day this time so we grabbed some photos outside as and when we could but it certainly didn’t dampen any spirits. We live in the UK so for anyone worrying about rain on their wedding day all I recommend is just to completely embrace it, whether its August or December we never know when we might get it so always be prepared and just don’t worry about it.

Claire, Rob and all their guests had the best day and you can totally tell!

If you want to chat about how I could perhaps capture your day please do get in touch.

Sadie & Steve are both based in London, Sadie is originally from America but they wanted a true English countryside style for their wedding day so Sudeley Castle was the perfect choice. I’ve photographed many weddings here and they’ve all been so different in style.

“Nestled in the heart of the Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle is a truly unique venue, with a rich history and more than 1,200 acres of grounds. Romantic ruins and award-winning gardens create a beautiful, dramatic backdrop to your wedding.”

It’s a truly magical setting in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. Perfect in all weathers with the incredible mature gardens that always look amazing throughout the seasons. Theres a chapel in the grounds where you can have a blessing or you can get married in the Banqueting hall. You can even have a smaller ceremony in the library.

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A gorgeous summers day in Shipston-on-Stour for Eve and Josh. I met these two at another wedding I photographed so it was great to already know a couple of their guests. If you’re planning on getting married in a church and then having the reception in a beautifully decorated marquee then this would be a great wedding to view. Not only can you catch some great ideas but you can also see how I could potentially capture your day… I’m always so excited to hear more about your plans. By all means get in touch if you want to see a full wedding gallery.

Tetbury is a beautiful town in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. While its also known for having the most amount of antique shops in a row its also home to some of the most gorgeous wedding venues in the country.

The Matara centre in Kingscote Park is tucked away into the trees and only when you go and look a little further can you really see how stunning this place is.

Relaxed and artistic wedding photography

Katy & Johnny are a lovely couple with a great sense of humour! We met up a couple of times in Cheltenham to run through ideas and generally to get to know one another more. When eating Katys very tasty homemade biscuits I knew we were going to get on very well indeed ;)!! They both wanted a totally natural approach of photography on their day whist they also had a few ideas saved on Pinterest that we wanted to get too. I’m always so happy to brain storm ideas, this gives me a great idea of what expectations people have. I love to be creative so new challenges are always exciting!

I’m so happy for Katy and Johnny, their day was such an honour to be apart of! Heres a little snippet of there day for you.

If you are getting married and would like to chat more about your day please get in touch.

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They got married in Lower Slaughter at St Marys church which is just around the corner. We stayed there for a while afterwards to get some pretty photos in the village and obviously go for a paddle in the stream too! The perfect setting for Georgie and Davids big day.

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Leila and David live in Cheltenham but with David being a northern boy and his uncle being a priest up in Manchester it worked out perfectly to have the whole event in ‘The North’

Leila never stops smiling so she’s fab great to photograph. David on the other hand struggles in front of the camera but with a few jokes I had up my sleeve and all the happiness on the day I managed to capture him looking relaxed and extremely happy! I especially love the one of them looking at each other.

I wish them all the happiness in the world!!

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I’d spoken to Lucy a fair few times before the shoot, It really felt like I was photographing a friend.

Sammi and Lucy are truly lovely around one another. We played lots of games involving sticks, running races and hide and seek, it was a heavy workout!

I always make sure I keep a fair distance when I’m shooting because I really aim to capture natural, fun and relaxed shots and none of this cheesy old fashioned, posed photography. We all went on an adventure for the morning, which basically means I get to be a kid for a couple of hours with no one questioning it!!

Can I just also mention that I absolutely LOVE Lucy’s style, the pink coat worked so well with Mr Sammi looking super cool 😉

I’d always recommend doing new born photos as early as possible, definitely within the first 3 weeks. Babies grow so fast, the first few weeks are such a fantastic and unforgettable time that really has to be captured. I always make sure my clients can view there images no later than 2 weeks after the shoot. After every new born photo shoot the couple always comment that they can’t believe how much there little bundle has grown.

Meanwhile I’d like to wish Kirsty and Dan all the best for the further with their VERY HANDSOME and scrummy baby Harvey…… More of little Harvey to come over the next year. Watch this space 😉