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wedding photography at the captain’s club christchurch
Wedding Photography at The Captain’s Club Christchurch If you’re after a wedding venue that feels modern, relaxed and right by the water, The Captain’s Club in Christchurch is hard to beat. Sitting on the edge of the river and just a short walk from the coast, it’s...
Getting Married at The Italian Villa
Getting Married at The Italian Villa Poole: Photography Tips Wedding Photography at The Italian Villa Poole – A Photographer’s Guide The Italian Villa at Compton Acres is one of Dorset’s most recognisable wedding venues, best known for its beautiful formal gardens and...
Wedding Photography at Sopley Mill | Dorset Wedding Photographer
Wedding Photography at Sopley Mill | Dorset Wedding Photographer Sopley Mill is one of Dorset’s most popular wedding venues — and for good reason. Set beside the River Avon with exposed brickwork, large windows and a relaxed countryside feel, it’s a venue that...
Is Marriage a Thing of the Past?
Is Marriage a Thing of the Past? Is Marriage a Thing of the Past?What Modern Dorset Weddings Reveal on the South Coast Is marriage a thing of the past, or is it simply changing? Across the South Coast, and particularly in Dorset, modern weddings suggest that marriage...
Brides Dad Overcomes the Impossible
A Wedding Day to Remember How My Dad Overcame the ImpossibleNew Year’s Eve 2021—while most people were out celebrating with friends and loved ones, I found myself sitting restlessly at a friend's house. Something felt off, though I couldn’t quite place it. As the...
How to Choose the Perfect Wedding DJ
How to Choose the Perfect Wedding DJ: Tips and Tricks for an Unforgettable Celebration Planning a wedding can feel like piecing together a beautiful, intricate puzzle, and one of the most important pieces is selecting the perfect wedding DJ. Imagine your big day; the...
What Wedding Trends are in For 2024?
Here are is a look at wedding trend for 2024
What makes the Italian Villa Poole Dorset so special?
Are Grooms getting more involved with the wedding preparations in the 2020s, this article looks into this matter.
Why bother spending lots of money on a professional Dorset wedding photographer like myself?
Are Grooms getting more involved with the wedding preparations in the 2020s, this article looks into this matter.
Are Grooms getting more involved with the wedding preparations in the 2020s
Are Grooms getting more involved with the wedding preparations in the 2020s, this article looks into this matter.
What does Bournemouth have to offer wedding couples?
What does Bournemouth have to offer wedding couples, Bournemouth wedding photographer
What Bride Style Trends In For 2023?
Here are some of the latest trends to help the groom look dapper on his big day.
What Groom Style Trends In For 2022?
Here are some of the latest trends to help the groom look dapper on his big day.
How To Adapt To The Worst-Case Photography Scenarios
Here are some of the tricks of the trade commonly used by photographers to adapt to times when either the technology is refusing to behave itself, or the weather or other circumstances have conspired to ruin a perfect shot.
4 Tips For Choosing A Wedding Photographer
Here are a few things to think about before you choose your wedding photographer
How Will Weddings Look In 2022
Whatever you have in mind for your weddings here are some of the trends you can expect to see for weddings in 2022.
Go Jurassic With Your Wedding Pictures
A UNESCO World Heritage site, much of the Jurassic coast is not in Dorset, as it stretches all the way from Swanage to Exmouth.
Top Tips To Help Make Your Wedding Photos Unique
Here are some top tips to help make your wedding photos stand out and become a celebration of not just the day but of the couple and their dynamic.
The Biggest Wedding Trends Of 2022
After a strange and unpredictable couple of seasons, what can those aiming to get hitched in 2022 expect? Here’s a round up of the biggest predictions.
What Are The All-Time Classic Wedding Photos?
When it comes to capturing the precious memories of your wedding day, you will understandably want some amazing images that can bring that special time back to you in the years to come. No doubt you will also want some classic shots to send out to family and...
A Focus On The Wedding Photography Trends Of 2022
When your wedding guests make their way home, and you can kick off your shoes after an evening of dancing and partying, it’s comforting to know that the day’s events will have been captured and preserved by your wedding photographer. However, wedding photography has...
The Do’s And Don’ts For Getting Amazing Wedding Photography
Choosing the right photographer for the occasion is very important to ensure you capture the day exactly how you want it, so here are some do’s and don’ts for getting the best wedding photos.
Top Winter Wedding Photography Tips
If your wedding is in winter there are many ways you can get great pictures, and it’s a great idea to discuss these with your Dorset Wedding photographer.
Future Trends In Wedding Photography
Here are some potential future trends in the world of wedding photography.
James Middleton Poses For Photo With New Wife
James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet have shared their special occasion after a photograph was posted online by their officiant.
Underwater Wedding Ceremony For Derbyshire Couple
A couple who are trained scuba divers made sure their wedding was an occasion to remember, by getting married underwater.
Should You Dictate The Wedding Guests’ Outfits?
Many couples want their wedding to be perfect, but one aspect that is more unpredictable is what your wedding guests will turn up in,
Slice Of Icing From Charles And Di’s Wedding Cake Sells For £1,850
Gerry Layton, an ardent royal fan from Leeds, has paid £1,850 at auction for the topping from a slice of Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding cake, The Guardian reports. The piece of cake attracted a hectic round of bidding from across the world when it went up...
That Time A Rail-Loving Couple Tied The Knot On A Commuter Train
For Laura Kate Dale and Jane Magnet, however, the chance at a dream wedding was the result of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and two weeks notice.
Face Mask Wedding Dress Unveiled For ‘Freedom Day’
A wedding dress made out of white face masks has been unveiled to celebrate the end of restrictions on weddings in England on 19 July, dubbed ‘Freedom Day’.
Why The Dorset Coast Is The Ideal Place For Wedding Photos
Anyone looking for a Dorset wedding photographer will be aware that the county has some fine scenery, but many will not appreciate just what a special place the county is.
Prime Minister Confirms Unlimited Wedding Guests
The 30-person limit on wedding guests will be still lifted, even if the next phase of the roadmap out of lockdown on 21 June, or ‘Freedom Day’, as it has been dubbed, is delayed. The Standard reports that Boris Johnson, who himself was recently married to Carrie...
The First Wedding Photograph Was Taken 14 Years After The Wedding
Few events are as uplifting and unifying as a royal wedding, in no small part because few events are as ostentatious and filled with unique traditions as a royal wedding.
Unique And Quirky Wedding Venues In The UK
Selfridges in London has been granted a licence to host weddings, for those who want to tie the knot in a department store.
What Will The Rules For Weddings Be On 17 May?
The Prime Minister has confirmed that the third stage of lockdown-easing in respect to the roadmap out of the lockdown will go ahead as planned on 17 May.
Quiet Beauty Spots For Dorset Wedding Pictures
There are indeed some wonderful places to go across the county this summer, either in hidden spots on the coast or in glorious green spaces inland.
How Has Wedding Photography Evolved?
Wedding photography is one of the oldest forms of photography that exists, along with the family portrait, and as technology has evolved and, more importantly, gotten smaller, modern wedding photography is more intimate, personal and unique to each wedding. The first...
Purpose Built Wedding Venues To Reopen On 12 April
The UK Wedding Taskforce has confirmed that wedding ceremonies can take place in licensed, purpose-built wedding venues from 12 April.
Could Summer Weddings Be On As Normality Returns?
For many people planning to get married, the Covid-19 pandemic has been extremely disruptive. From sudden outright bans on weddings except for extreme cases like the terminally ill to restrictions on the numbers attending, nuptials have been very hard to arrange....
4 Tips For Planning Your Wedding In a Pandemic
If your wedding is coming up this year, you are probably riding a rollercoaster of hope and anxiety, as no one is quite sure how things will pan out. Whether you’ve already been forced to postpone once or more, or are hoping to make it in your first attempt, the...
COVID-Secure Wedding Photography Tips
Many brides and grooms will have had to deal with planning their perfect day to wrestling with shoppers for the last loo roll on the shelf as the pandemic hit, and changed our lives forever. Weddings have had to be cancelled, postponed, and rescheduled, and going...
2021 Wedding Trends To Follow
If you are hoping to get hitched this year, it could prove inspiring to check out some of the latest trends to have emerged for weddings in the last few weeks and months.
Wedding Venue Laws Set to be Relaxed in 2021
While many couples have had to postpone or dramatically scale back their wedding plans in 2020, next year is also set for some upheavals on the marriage front. The Law Commission of England and Wales has proposed changes to the current rules which mean that...
Dorset Beauty Spots Pick Up Green Flag Awards
As someone who offers wedding photography in Dorset, I know that we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to stunning natural backdrops for couples to have their wedding or engagement photos taken. It was really nice to see some top Dorset beauty spots being recognised...
Choosing the perfect wedding venue
Now before you fall in love with a wedding venue, it is probably worth considering a few things first. Number of Guests You do not have to be exact. Working out a rough number will really help you to find your perfect wedding venue. If you choose a wedding venue that...
Couple Rearrange Wedding In 24 Hours To Beat Lockdown
A couple managed to rearrange their wedding within 24 hours so they could beat the lockdown restrictions that came into effect on 5 November in England. Jo Loosemore, 33, and her fiance Matt Goffin, 37, had been due to get married near the bride’s parents’ home in...
5 Top Wedding Photography Tips for the Bride and Groom
For your wedding, you will want the special moments captured by a photographer who misses nothing, and gives that extra something.
Are More Couples Planning Two Weddings?
We all know that the Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on thousands of weddings this year, with many couples either having to postpone their big day or reimagine how their wedding would look, often on short notice. One of the reasons I love being a Dorset wedding...
Styles of Wedding Photography
A professional photographer is a must-have to capture the beauty of your big day. You might already know exactly what you want from your wedding photographer, or you might still be considering your options. Whether you’re planning your wedding for next year or beyond,...
How Can You Make The Most Of A Pandemic Wedding?
It’s still possible to have a beautiful wedding day with far fewer guest & share your nuptials with friends and family who aren’t able to attend.
3 Reasons Why Weekday Weddings Rock
It can be devastating for couples to have to cancel or postpone their dream 2020 wedding, or to find that they can now only invite 15 guests. It might feel like the end of the world, after all the hard work and planning. Now as people rush to reschedule their weddings...
Three Unique Venues to Say “I Do”
When it comes to wedding photography, there are few better places to be a wedding photographer than Dorset. With the utterly gorgeous coast and all manner of landmarks, for whatever kind of wedding you have, there is a perfect place to capture the occasion. However,...
Why You Should Say ‘I Do’ To Wedding Insurance
It seems unlikely that less than 12 months ago anyone would seriously consider getting wedding insurance just in case a pandemic would force the cancellation of the big day, never mind anything else that could go wrong. After all, most weddings go smoothly and without...
5 Top Tips For Choosing A Wedding Photographer
One of the most important decisions you and your other half will have to make when planning your nuptials is which wedding photographer to go for. After all, they will be the ones capturing your special day in film, preserving all those wonderful memories for you to...
Bridal Box Subscriptions: The Next Big Wedding Trend
While weddings this year have been thrown into serious disarray, nothing can stop true love - not even a global pandemic! - so we’re going to see a lot more happy couples saying their vows in 2021 instead. Which means you have even more time to plan your upcoming...
From Grand Receptions to Intimate Affairs
The wedding world has had to adjust right now while we navigate our way through the coronavirus climate and socially distancing rules, with guest lists still being legally required to be kept low, and modern wedding photography capturing the celebrations of no more...
5 Top Tips For A Covid-Secure Wedding
It’s going to be interesting watching how the world adapts and evolves to life post-pandemic and, certainly for weddings, there will be some significant changes that happy couples everywhere will have to bear in mind when it comes to planning their special days....
The Rise Of The Midweek Wedding
A recent study found that the coronavirus would directly impact up to 64% of weddings in 2020,
Is Marriage a Thing of the Past?
What Modern Dorset Weddings Reveal on the South Coast
Is marriage a thing of the past, or is it simply changing? Across the South Coast, and particularly in Dorset, modern weddings suggest that marriage is far from disappearing — it’s evolving.
Couples today are choosing weddings that feel personal, meaningful, and reflective of who they are. This shift has had a direct influence on Dorset wedding photography, with a growing focus on natural moments, storytelling, and authentic emotion rather than rigid tradition.