Wedding Guides & Planning Hub
Feeling Adrift in Wedding Planning? Find Your Guide Here
When your planning journey begins, it often feels like setting off alone in a small boat — a beautiful, quiet journey, but one where the current guidance can be confusing. I know that feeling of being overwhelmed by vendor choices and generic advice.
That is why I created this Expert Hub. I channelled my 20+ years of photography experience into these essential guides. Consider them your reliable map and paddle, providing the clear direction needed for navigating the logistics of light, location, and authentic expression.
These resources ensure your wedding photography is seamless, stress-free, and stunning, guiding you safely to a beautiful, unforgettable wedding day.
Your Wedding Venue Guide:
A Photographer’s Perspective
What You’ll Find:
Curated Selection: A categorised showcase of the best wedding locations, including historic houses, mills, and churches across Dorset, Hampshire and surrounding areas.
Photographic Insight: See how venues like Abbots Court, Smedmore House, and Sopley Mill translate through my lens.
Decision Clarity: Visual examples to help you select a backdrop that aligns perfectly with the documentary style of photography you love.
The Ultimate Photo-Ready Wedding Timeline & Logistics Guide
What You’ll Learn:
Light Mastery: My system for calculating and catching the fleeting Golden Hour for unforgettable portraits.
Morning Prep Secrets: The “Chaos Corner” strategy and crucial tips for choosing a photogenic Getting Ready space.
Venue Tweaks: Simple adjustments (like avoiding uplights) that ensure your ceremony photos look flawless.
Unposed, Unstaged, Unforgettable: Your Guide to Feeling Comfortable in Front of the Camera
What You’ll Learn:
My Unique Approach: How I use natural “Prompts and Movement” instead of stiff, traditional poses.
The Essential Rehearsal: Why an engagement shoot is the most valuable preparation for genuine wedding day portraits.
Authenticity Tips: Simple, actionable advice for conquering camera shyness and focusing on your partner, not my lens.