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Louise and Dave at Langdon Court Hotel

2010-04-26T16:28:00.003+01:00

Louise and Dave's wedding at Langdon Court last week was a very emotional but very happy event. With everything happening in the same venue the day turned out to be relaxed and lots of fun. Nina and I had a lovely time photographing lots of lovely people. Thanks Dave and Louise for investing in us.

Thanks from Jenny & Tony

2010-04-18T10:44:00.005+01:00

Nina and I were so pleased to receive such kind words. Thank YOU Jenny and Tony for including us in your day, we had such a great time too.

Tori and Glenn

2010-04-14T16:24:00.004+01:00

Tori and Glenn were married last Saturday at their local church in the pretty village of Thorverton Nr. Exeter. After a moving service and sunny congratulations we all moved on to Padbrook Park for celebrations, good food and good music from The Thorvertones no less. Glenn sure did surprise Tori during his speech with a present of a World Wrestling Championship belt signed by the legendary Shawn Michaels. Tori has been a fan of WWE and 'The Heartbreak Kid' for years. Good move Glenn!

Suzanne and James at Dartington Hall

2010-04-02T18:41:00.006+01:00

Nina and I thoroughly enjoying capturing the story of Suzanne and James' special day last Saturday. They were married at St. Petroc's church in South Brent, a classic English church on the edge of the village. Suzanne was radiant in a beautiful flowing wedding dress and James was all smiles all day apart from a small panic when he realised they were short of Orders of Service.

The rain came down when we left the church but it didn't manage to dampen the day. I did have to break out my white umbrellas as South Brent lived up to its damp reputation. However, by the time we reached Dartington Hall the sun was shining and Suzanne and James enjoyed some romantic time-out in a lovely sunny garden.

Thanks from Matt and Becky

2010-03-25T15:03:00.004Z

Matt and Becky's album is back from production. What a great day despite a spot or two or rain. The album is full of lovely memories of a fun, joyous and emotional wedding day. I received the following thank you recently:

Dear John,
Thank you so much for our beautiful photographs. We've had a great time looking through them. You've captured so many moments in our wedding that we missed and the personalities of our friends and family really shine through.

The photographs were one of the most important parts of our wedding, for the memories, and we're so glad that we chose the two of you to take them for us.

Thank you also for the contribution you made to our day. You were great fun, but also totally unobtrusive at the right moments. Some of the time we forgot you were even there.

Thank you very much for our photos and best wishes,
Matt and Becky

Thank you! It was a privilege and a pleasure.
John

Happy Families

2010-03-16T18:33:00.004Z

Frances and Brian took over Polhawn Fort for their wedding last week with just a small group of a dozen family and friends. Everyone was wonderfully relaxed with the sun smiling down from a bright blue spring sky. The ceremony very informal with Brian accompanying Frances down the aisle preceded by his two lovely grand-daughters. Here's my favourite dozen images from a wonderful day.

The Westcountry Wedding Show on the 28th March

2010-03-11T18:24:00.003Z

I'll be exhibiting at the West Country Wedding Show on Sunday 28th March at the Plymouth Pavilions. Do come along. It's a bit mad, with over 100 exhibitors, so put on your Bridezilla gear and plunge in. Do come and say hello and check out our work.

Dear John

2010-02-25T18:05:00.007Z

I don't mind receiving 'Dear John' letters like these. Thanks Sarah and Stuart.

When Two became Five

2010-02-19T16:27:00.004Z

"When Two became Five" was how Tony's brother Tim described Jenny and Tony's lovely family wedding last Saturday. Sure, it was their special day but also their children's - Sophia, Emily and Tom's - as well. They had moved into Hatswell Meadows for the week and I thoroughly enjoyed being part of their day on Saturday. Here's my favourite dozen images from their their very special day.

Langdon Court Wedding Fair - Sun 28th Feb

2010-02-07T22:59:00.002Z

I'll be exhibiting at the Langdon Court Wedding Fair on Sunday 28th February. I love photographing weddings at Langdon Court - it's a beautiful old manor house in lovely gardens just down the road from a gorgeous church and beach at Wembury.
Do come along and say Hi. The Fair is open from 1-4pm and I'll have loads of images on display and several client albums for your to peruse.
Oh, and if you book your wedding on the day I have a great freebie for you.
Look forward to meeting you.

Wedding Photography - Vietnamese Style

2010-02-03T12:16:00.002Z

I was passing by the Catholic Cathedral in the centre of Saigon last week when I came across no less than 4 wedding shoots going on. It's peak wedding season in SE Asia and the B&G always have a pre-wedding shoot at photogenic locations. Images from these sessions are blown up and displayed around the wedding reception venue. These are full on fashion shoots with make-up/hair stylists, lighting, assistants etc.

The wedding ceremonies themselves also comprise of many set-up photos with the wedding 'stage' lit up with studio lights etc. Wedding photojournalism is not yet in fashion here!

The 'middle classes' spend about 3 times more in real terms than we do in the UK on their weddings and wedding photography.

My 2009 Favourites

2009-12-31T18:08:00.001Z

2009 has been a fabulous year for me. I have been photographing weddings all over Devon and Cornwall and have met so many lovely couples and their families and friends. I have had so much pleasure working in many of the beautiful churches, country house hotels, villages and beaches that we have down here. Every Saturday has been a joy and I have returned home buzzing from a successful and fun day.

Thanks to everyone who invested and trusted in me to deliver them a set of wonderful images to treasure for ever. It's been a pleasure. And many thanks to Mag who has contributed fabulously as my second photographer. Here is a slideshow of my personal favourites from 2009. Click the play button, bottom left to start.

I'm off travelling in Asia at the beginning of the New Year, returning for my first wedding of 2010 on Valentine's weekend. My best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year to all of you.

Julie and Duncan at The Royal Citadel

2009-12-24T18:09:00.003Z

Wow, what a great day on Sunday for Julie and Duncan's wedding at the Royal Chapel of St. Katherine-upon-the-Hoe in the The Royal Citadel in Plymouth. The Citadel is the home of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery where Duncan was based a while ago.
Their family and friends came down from the Leeds area and even further up North for a lovely gathering in the crisp winter sun. Julie was smiles all day especially when it was just her and her new husband together out on Plymouth Hoe basked by a romantic setting sun.

Becky and Matt's Slideshow

2009-12-12T18:15:00.006Z

Here's a four minute slideshow of my favourite 80 images from Becky and Matt's wedding at St. Austin's Priory and Kitley House Hotel. Click the play button bottom left below and enjoy. Slideshow will start shortly after.

Becky and Matt at Kitley

2009-12-12T16:11:00.001Z

We photographed Becky and Matt's lovely Catholic wedding at St. Austin's Priory and Kitley House last week. The rain meant we couldn't divert for a bit of time-out at one of Matt's favourite spots on the Moor at Shaugh Bridge but both Becky and Matt were up for a wander with umbrellas in the rain at Kitley . We all got a bit wet but as Becky said she's only going to wear her dress this once!
Matt is a fan of VW Beetles and Campers and grabbed some time driving their hired stretch beetle as well as taking an extra ride on the bridal party's vintage camper. Becky suprised Matt with her own speech at the reception and I gather their parent's were springing surprises throughout the day...I did laugh at the ' Strictly' placard scoring of the speeches. A great day was had by all.

Thank you Gemma and David

2009-11-26T17:42:00.004Z

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

Sarah and Stuart at St. Elizabeth's House, Plympton

2009-11-20T16:21:00.002Z

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.

Thanks to Helen and Steven

2009-11-18T11:42:00.003Z

Thank you Helen and Steven for your kind words.

Kellie and Carl at Polhawn Fort

2009-11-09T19:07:00.004Z

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.

Nicola and James at Langdon Court

2009-11-02T19:59:00.004Z

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.

Dartington Hall Wedding Fayre this Sunday 25th

2009-10-23T12:30:00.003+01:00

I'm exhibiting at The Devon Wedding Fayre at Dartington Hall Nr. Totnes on Sunday. The Fayre is open from 10am-4pm and is located in the the amazing Great Hall and the Main Dining Room. There are catwalk shows at 11am and 2pm and over 30 exhibitors will be there.
See you?

Alex and Elisabetta at Faringdon Church and Powderham Castle

2009-10-11T15:52:00.007+01:00

Well, I packed the umbrellas and so the sun was bound to shine for Elisabetta and Alex's wedding Nr. Exeter yesterday.
Many of Elisabetta's family came over from Italy for a quintessential English wedding in the lovely little church at Faringdon followed by a reception at historic Powderham Castle. I heard many exclamations of "Belissimma!" at the church and the castle but most were directed at Elisabetta who looked fabulous in her beautiful, flowing wedding dress.

Nikki and Rob at Oldway Mansion and The Palace, Torquay

2009-10-08T19:59:00.009+01:00

Nikki and Rob married at the old Singer Sewing Machine family mansion in Paignton last Saturday and celebrated at The Palace Hotel in Torquay. As Nikki's Dad said in his speech "trust Nikki to marry in a Mansion and celebrate in a Palace".
Nikki and her Mum and sisters had put together a fabulous day. Nikki's dress was amazing and we all had a challenge in not stepping on her veeerrrryyyy long veil.
Once again because I packed my six white umbrellas the forecasted rain stayed away and I enjoyed capturing images under grey, thundery, cloudy and totally blue skies!
Thanks Rob and Nikki for inviting me to be a part of your day...days like yours are why I love my job.