John's Devon Wedding Photographer Blog

26 November 2009

Thank you Gemma and David
I was very pleased to receive this note from Gemma and David because they appreciated exactly what we so enjoy delivering. Thanks.

Dear John,

David and I would like to, belatedly, thank you for making our wedding day and the memories we have of it so special.

We orginally chose you over other photographers in the area based on the photographs we saw on your website, they reflected exactly what we wanted for our day - something relaxed and informal that captured the fun and emotions of the day and told a story. During the first meeting with you we felt as if our ideas were being listened to and nothing was too much trouble - you managed to understand what we wanted before we did I think! As we were planning the wedding from Cardiff - your advice and plan for the day helped us to plan the wedding itself as well!

On the day you provided not only an excellent, unobtrusive service while also helping out with little things like buttonholes and provided a calming influence. David and I both felt like stars on the day and I know the young children enjoyed posing for photos! The highlight of the day was going down to Thurleston Sands and spending time with each other on the beach. I have always wanted to have wedding photos on the beach and so you allowed me to have my dream wedding and the photos are so romantic! It was lovely just to spend time alone with each other before returning to the madness of the reception! You also came up with new ideas on the day - the photos in the field of oil seed rape are amazing and were not planned at all! As well as the candid shots of people having a nice time we also wanted to have some posed group photos and you and Mag organised these with the minimum of fuss - we couldn't believe how everything just seemed to come together. We have been to weddings where all the time before the meal is taken up with various photographs and the photographer took over. We however, were able to take our time and enjoy a drink with our guests and yourself and Mag just faded into the background.

Having two photographers to document the day means that we can look back on and remember more than just the ceremony and the reception and there are so many photographs of little things that I didn't even notice on the day! We both love the photos of the small bridesmaids and page boy that were taken when they didn't realise!

The album is excellent and everyone who has seen it has commented on the quality of the photos. It took us a long time to narrow the photos down to 100 to put in the album but the fact that we have a DVD and a CD with all the images on it means that we are not loosing any of them.

So, many thanks again for everything that you did for us - we now have the most amazing memories of our special day and this would not have been possible without you! We would not hesitate to recommend you to others looking for a perfect wedding photographer!

All the best
Gemma and David


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20 November 2009

Sarah and Stuart at St. Elizabeth's House, Plympton
Saturday's weather was forecast to be atrocious and so it was ... early Saturday morning. However by the time I arrived at St. Elizabeth's House in Plympton for Sarah and Stuart's wedding things were looking up.
Hannah was busy calming Sarah's nerves, while Stuart was very relaxed greeting friends and family downstairs.
We had some tears during the ceremony when Sarah first saw her husband to be, but from then on it was smiles all around.
The wind died down and the sun came out casting lovely Autumn light on Mr. and Mrs. Elliott as they took some time-out in the gardens.
Sarah's brother Simon, switched her Dad's speech which caused quite some confusion but I suspect he was forgiven as I left everyone to enjoy good food, wine and music into the evening.

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18 November 2009

Thanks to Helen and Steven
Thank you Helen and Steven for your kind words.

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09 November 2009

Kellie and Carl at Polhawn Fort
We had a great day last Saturday at Carl and Kellie's wedding at Polhawn Fort on the Rame Peninsula in Cornwall. Polhawn Fort is a unique venue for a house (fort?) party wedding. Kellie and Carl and family and friends moved in on Friday and made the fort their own with a nautical theme. I always enjoy capturing two sets of family and friends getting to know each other under very happy circumstances. Thanks Kellie/Carl for investing in us to capture you special day.

For the photographers reading this, Polhawn Fort has very few windows and they are just big enough to poke a canon out of. It's dark. The main room is lovely when lit by fairly lights and candles but is quite a challenge for us photographers especially when it's dull outside. Well, my Canon 5D Mark 2 came to the rescue. I photographed the ceremony at 5ooo ASA and captured the atmosphere perfectly. Thanks Canon for amazing high ISO/low noise technology.

Polhawn Fort Wedding Photograph
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02 November 2009

Nicola and James at Langdon Court
Here's my top 50 favourites telling the story of Nicola and James' fabulous wedding day on the 24th October at Langdon Court in Devon.
The sun shone on a smiling gathering of family and friends who enjoyed a calm and relaxed ceremony followed by summer celebrations (in October!) in Langdon's lovely gardens.
Nicola was looked beautiful and very happy in her lovely long flowing dress and as you can see James was all smiles in the company of his new wife.

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