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Pre wedding photography is a chance to work with your chosen wedding photographer before your wedding. The main aim of this is to get you both comfortable in front of the camera. And also build a understanding with your photographer. You will receive a selection of fantastic photographs well before your wedding. You could have a signature mount done for your wedding day. This is a mounted photograph for all your guests to sign, a different take on the guest book. There are many beautiful locations in The Lake District we are spoiled for choice. If your having a summer wedding, a good time to have your pre shoot would be late spring. If…

Arnside was the place for Amie and Callum’s pre wedding shoot. I met the couple at 10.00 a.am on the prom. It was sunny but very windy Sunday morning. Arnside is very special to the couple, as this is where Callum proposed to Aime. I am looking forward to sharing their very special in April. We had a great morning, it was a good chance for the couple to get used to the camera too before their wedding day. Photographs from Amie and Callum’s pre wedding shoot .

Barn Wedding cumbria – Barn weddings are becoming more popular in Cumbria. One of the main reasons is the opportunity to put your own personality into your wedding. I have been lucky enough to photograph many different barn weddings over the years below are just a few Park House Barn https://www.parkhousebarn.co.uk This is the beauty of Park House Barn, is the most amazing, barn hire Cumbria, a backdrop to create the special moments that you will remember for the rest of your life! Weather your wedding large or small Park House can cater for up to 200 seated guests during the day, and capacity can expand in the evening to…

It is easy to think that a professional wedding photographer unnecessary expense in the age of the camera phone. However when the only pictures of your wedding you have are of unflattering or even embarassing, You will be glad you did not skimp. Organising the friends and family During the hustle and bustle of your wedding day, the last thing you want to do is organise all your group shoots. This is definitely one area an experienced professional wedding photographer really earns their pay. Along with taking gorgeous images of your day, another important part of their job is to organise the group shots Not a job for the fainthearted…

How Many Hours Of Wedding Photography Do I Need First Figure Out the Size Of Your Wedding Some things to initial think about is how large is your guest list, how many brides maids and groomsmen do you have, is the ceremony and the reception in the same place or is travel required between? Do you have a large or blended family that will require a lot of formal portraits? Then you will need to allot time for this as you will keep your guests waiting for your arrival at the reception. Know up front how many formal family portraits you want and discuss this with your photographer prior to…

Groom Getting Ready Photos – The nervous groom getting ready photos and having his best man give the all-important pep talk is a must. If you’re getting ready in different places the photographer may be busy with the bride either ask if he/she can take some groom getting ready photos see if he/she can send an assistant to take some. Why Grooms Look Great in Reportage Photographs It’s one thing to say “act natural ’ but if you are trying to pose in front of a camera it can feel very uncomfortable. I suggest choosing your photographer carefully, find one who specialises in natural unposed photography for your groom preparation…

You want your photographer to be your closest friend on your big day. So a few thoughts on what you need to tell your wedding photographer. They will be with you for every second of the day, right from the beginning. They will see you more than your partner. They are the one who will be there to make those memories of you as newlyweds. And of your guests, happily celebrating your marriage. Make sure you and your photographer are on the same page ,see the handy tips below 1) Ask them what they will wear > you do not want a photographer in sneakers and shorts at your stylish…

The First Look It’s one of the most emotional moment of the whole day and one of the best bride and groom images – when the groom first sees his bride walking down the isle. A precious moment you’ll want to remember forever!  I Now Pronounce you Husband and Wife! A first kiss picture is beautiful but just as joyful is a picture of the bride and groom walking down the aisle as husband and wife, surrounded by all their friends and family! Landmarks  Getting married at a famous building or landmark, you’ve certainly got a perfect backdrop for your images . Whether it’s a historic place of interest or…

Your bridal party photos are something to cherish for many years to come. So you definately will not want to look back and have to remember the stress you were under rounding up your friends. Here are some helpful ideas to getting your bridal party photos done as painlessly and efficiently as possible. Help your photographer make a list   Your photographer will happily take all the photo combinations you request. However, let them know which ones are most important to you so you can focus on these and not ones that do not really matter. For example, if you are not to fussed about getting shots with each of…

The Halecat House Wedding Venue is beautifully situated at the head of a wooded valley with a stunning view over Arnside and Morecambe Bay. Situated at the southern end of the Lake District and a part of the Witherslack Estate. This is a very popular area for wildlife enthusiasts and walkers, The estate also boasts glorious mixed broad leaf woodlands with several Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Of the estates 2000 acres 750 are wooded, since the Iron Age firewood has been cut and processed here . The woods have recently been returned to profitable coppice production. They now heat the house and surrounding buildings by feeding a biomass boiler.…

Some of my photography from the Park House Barn Wedding Venue, a beautiful venue which is always a pleasure to visit. If you are thinking of booking this venue and you like my work please get in touch and we can arrange to meet Thanks for looking …..Janet Your wedding day,is undoubtedly one of the most important days in your life. Obviously you want it to be full of beautiful moments you can cherish forever. As a result it is vital to make the correct decision when it comes to selecting your ideal Cumbria wedding venue. Equally important is the photographer you choose to document your big day. I urge…

Some of my photography from the Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club Wedding, an interesting venue which is always a pleasure to visit. If you are thinking of booking this venue and you like my work please get in touch and we can arrange to meet Thanks for looking …..Janet Your wedding day,is undoubtedly one of the most important days in your life. Obviously you want it to be full of beautiful moments you can cherish forever. As a result it is vital to make the correct decision when it comes to selecting your ideal Cumbria wedding venue. Equally important is the photographer you choose to document your big day. I urge…

Some of my photography from a Silverholme Manor Wedding at Graythwaite , a beautiful venue which is always a pleasure to visit. If you are thinking of booking this venue and you like my work please get in touch and we can arrange to meet Thanks for looking …..Janet Your wedding day,is undoubtedly one of the most important days in your life. Obviously you want it to be full of beautiful moments you can cherish forever. As a result it is vital to make the correct decision when it comes to selecting your ideal Cumbria wedding venue. Equally important is the photographer you choose to document your big day. I…

I love being a photographer and it is made extra special when you can take photographs of your family.  My grandaughter and her husband are expecting their baby girl in 3 weeks.  We took the opportunity to capture this special time with a photoshoot.   We chose Leven’s Deer Park as it makes a great backdrop for photo’s the trees were looking beautiful in their autumn colours

Muncaster Castle Wedding Photography – Some of my wedding photography from Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass, a beautiful venue which is always a pleasure to visit. If you are thinking of booking this venue and you like my work please get in touch and we can arrange to meet Thanks for looking …..Janet Your wedding day,is undoubtedly one of the most important days in your life. Obviously you want it to be full of beautiful moments you can cherish forever. As a result it is vital to make the correct decision when it comes to selecting your ideal Cumbria wedding venue. Equally important is the photographer you choose to document your…

The Villa Levens Wedding Photography – Some of my wedding photography from The Villa in Levens, a beautiful venue which is always a pleasure to visit. If you are thinking of booking this venue and you like my work please get in touch and we can arrange to meet Thanks for looking …..Janet Your wedding day,is undoubtedly one of the most important days in your life. Obviously you want it to be full of beautiful moments you can cherish forever. As a result it is vital to make the correct decision when it comes to selecting your ideal Cumbria wedding venue. Equally important is the photographer you choose to document…

Faye and Dan’s Kirkby Lonsdale wedding photography St Mary’s Church and Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club It was a very damp start to the morning of Faye and Dan’s wedding. I dropped my second shooter off at the couples home. The groom and his groomsmen were getting themselves and the two trucks ready there.I continued on to Faye’s mums house in Kirkby Lonsdale. The hairdresser and make up artist were busy with two of the bridesmaids. The flowers had arrived,  the florist at The Buttonhole is very talented and the bouquets and flower girls head dresses looked beautiful. When all the girls were ready Faye’s friend Laura and Jessica sister of…

Bump Shoot Photography with Shelley & Craig in Beetham Cumbria Shelley and Craig are expecting their first baby in early Sept, and decided they would like to do a outdoor bump shoot. We met up at my house on a lovely summer evening and went for a walk by the River Bela and The Heron Corn Mill.

The Villa Levens wedding photography – Some of my wedding photography from The Villa at Levens Cumbria, a beautiful venue which is always a pleasure to visit. If you are thinking of booking this venue and you like my work please get in touch and we can arrange to meet Thanks for looking …..Janet Your wedding day,is undoubtedly one of the most important days in your life. Obviously you want it to be full of beautiful moments you can cherish forever. As a result it is vital to make the correct decision when it comes to selecting your ideal Lake District wedding venue. Equally important is the photographer you choose…

Wedding Photographer Kirkby Lonsdale Cumbira – Some of my wedding photography from the Underley Grange in Kirkby Lonsdale, a beautiful venue which is always a pleasure to visit. If you are thinking of booking this venue and you like my work please get in touch and we can arrange to meet Thanks for looking …..Janet Underley Grange is a Grade II Listed country house overlooking the Yorkshire Dales. It is furnished to the highest standards and has a wonderful family feel to it. This property offers the chance to live the high life for the length of your stay. This wonderful Victorian family home holds a wedding licence for your…

Levens Church Cumbria Wedding Photography – I arrived at Beth’s parents farm for bridal preps, makeup and hair were being done and there were some very excited young bridesmaids. Beth traveled to Levens Church in a vintage cream Rolls Royce with her dad. The ceremony was lovely and when the couple left Levens church some of Beth’s pupils  (She is a school teacher ) surprised her with a guard of honour. The reception was held in a marquee at Beth’s parents farm, set in the valley next to the river.  If you travel the M6 north to Carlisle, you may have  seen the heart shaped wood on the hillside this…