Lauren and John’s Oxenford Farm barn wedding was one of those gorgeous Spring days that you don’t really expect to be beautiful and they they turn out gorgeously hot and sunny. Their wedding took place at Leatherhead Registry office and it was a moving and wonderful ceremony. John could not contain his tears when he saw Lauren and who could blame him? She is an absolute knock out! Now Oxenford Farm Barn is not usually reserved for a wedding, but usually you would find the venue swarming with Christmas Trees come December. However, upon this occasion John and Lauren had decorated this venue with a gorgeous wedding breakfast set up. With home made wedding favours, a bespoke wedding cake made by John’s mum and a decked out Landrover for their wedding car!

Christmas Tree Farm Turned Gorgeous Surrey Wedding Barn With Beautiful Lake Side Setting

But perhaps the star of the show was Lauren and John’s dog Perry who joined in on the wedding festivities! With a waistcoat and bow tie he was a very dapper dog. The couple had a relaxed wedding reception in the courtyard outside the barn and after some relaxed wedding portraits, the speeches begun! So many people gave such beautiful speeches, with such emotion that there was rarely a dry eye in the house. It was a testament to how loved and appreciated this couple are among their family and friends. A BBQ wedding breakfast kicked off the festivities and the night ended with a fire pit, games in the courtyard and a fantastic pizza van.

Thank you to all of John and Lauren’s Wonderful Suppliers

Ceremony: Leatherhead Registry Wedding

Venue: Oxenford Farm

Catering: Event Catering Group

Pizza Van: Sienna Pizza Co.

Videographer: RiseAbove FilmWorks

If You Would Like Some More Barn Wedding Inspiration…

Then take a look at Jess and Katie’s outdoor barn wedding or Alexia and Jack’s Spring Gildings Barn Wedding

When I got the enquiry from Amy and Ruth about Holmewood Hall wedding photography I was excited two fold. One – their email was so heartfelt and genuine, I wanted to be friends with them immediately. Two – they have the names of my best friends (whose wedding I also had the privilege of photographing as well) which was such a coincidence. How often do you have a couple enquire for LGBTQ+ wedding photography, who also happen to have the exact same names as your best friends? Nonetheless the enquiry felt like fate, and when they booked it felt meant to be!

Fun Holmewood Hall Wedding, with Emotional First Look, Matching shoes and a Rainbow Wedding Cake

I go to know Amy and Ruth as a couple really well before their Holmewood Hall Wedding as they had a couples photography session before their day. This is perfect to get to know your photographer, but also to banish away those portrait jitters and practise being in front of the camera a little. It is also nice to me as a wedding photographer to spend time with my couples before their weddings.

When it came to the big day at Holmewood Hall, both ladies were so calm and collected. There was excitement in the air. It was my first wedding of the year (and first coming out of maternity leave) so I was ready for a party. Boy did the girls bring one. The couple had a wonderful first look moment before the ceremony (this is something that I love that has made its way over from a mostly American tradition I believe.) It gives a couple a moment to be together before saying their vows in front of a crowd of people – plus you get to see each other first which is the best part. After a lovely ceremony we managed to get outside for some lawn games and group photographs (which you never know in March). Followed by some wonderful speeches, dinner and a fun night of dancing.

Fun LGBTQ+ Friendly Wedding Photography at Holmewood Hall

Thank you for looking through this Holmewood Hall wedding photography gallery. It was such a fantastic day and I am so thankful to Amy and Ruth that they trusted me with capturing their day and for being so accommodating with me and a four month old baby in tow! They really are the nicest people you’ll meet and I hope that shines through in my pictures.

THANK YOU TO THEIR WONDERFUL SUPPLIERS

Venue: Holmewood Hall

Cake: Fusspots Bakery

Florist: Mrs Bees

Hair: The Barn by Amy Bulgin (Ruth’s sister-in-law)

MUA: Finishing Touches by Krissma

Well, what can I say about Daisy and Tom’s Lord of The Rings themed wedding? Was I excited by their wedding enquiry? Absolutely. Was I slightly apprehensive upon hearing that they were planning a theme wedding? I would be lying if I said that I wasn’t a little nervous. This was purely down to the fact that I had never done a theme wedding, but also because for a themed wedding to work, you need 100% commitment from everyone. Which not every guest is willing to give. However, I am happy to tell you that Daisy and Tom’s family and friends went ALL IN! They were phenomenal with their outfits. Mythical, magical and fantastical. We had a Tree Ent, Elves, fairies, Dobby the House Elf (off brand but mystical none the less) and Gandalf himself. This Lord of the Rings themed wedding was honestly everything and more.

“I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world

alone”

Daisy and Tom’s outdoor marquee wedding was held at Toms’s family home. This is where the whole wedding would take place, the outdoor wedding ceremony and also the reception. They had a beautiful outdoor wedding with a hand-fasting ceremony with Daisy’s mum walking her down the aisle. They had an outdoor drinks reception which was followed by speeches. These were also held outdoors (which if you have been present on one of my galleries before you will know I love an outdoor speech at wedding). It was so wonderful to look around at this Lord of the Rings themed wedding and see so many fantastical and phenomenal outfits and costumes. It felt like we were in our own little Middle Earth. This wedding was such a riot and I hope to photograph many more themed weddings from here on in. Hobbits sure do know how to party.

Thank you for looking through the images of daisy and Tom’s Lord of the Rings themed wedding

Outfit: Fross Wedding Collections

Veil: Wedding Boutique Cancer Research Uckfield

Hair and MUA: A Brush With Elegance

Celebrant: Charlotte Williams

Florist: Poppy Blooms

Glassware: Sourced from Charity Shops – Charms on Glasses from Second Life Shop Forest Row

The decorations were hung, the party hat was waiting and Imogen’s scrumptious smiling face was the added cherry on a delicious birthday cake! Sorry for all the birthday party analogy but this shoot was too sweet not too. If you recognise these gorgeous faces it is because I have photographed Imogen’s parents on many a session with their family members.

A Gorgeous way to celebrate a First Birthday with a Photography Shoot at Home

Having been in their lives for a few years now, it was lovely to see how wonderful being parents suited them. Both so playful and engaged with Imogen that it was nice to see how the family have grown and developed through the years. I photographed Millie’s sisters with their children in multiple family photography shoots over the years, so it was so lovely to see her so happy with her baby too. We started Imogens first birthday photography at home and then we moved outside to enjoy the weather (it was a very stuffy and hot day!) Chatting and catching up, whilst capturing some gorgeous portraits is such a lovely feeling. It is so special when past clients ask you back to document their lives. It really is such a privilege and it was such a relaxed family session. I hope that I am invited back to capture Millie and her family for many more years to come!

Thank you for looking through these lovely first birthday photography images

If you too would like a Surrey family photography shoot at home or in a location that is special to you, then please do get in contact. If you would like to see some inspiration for some family sessions out and about take a look at Rathi and her sunset Richmond Park family shoot or Maddie and her mums outdoor woodland family shoot.

This Richmond Park family shoot at sunset is particularly special for me. The last time that I photographed Rathi and her family they were a family of four. It was such an honour then when she got back in contact to have another family session with me. This time with their gorgeous daughter as well! They wanted to have a sunset family session and I could not have been happier. It is no secret that I love a golden hour and a Richmond Park is a particularly special place for one. We even managed to re-create a photograph from our first family shoot of them all running towards me as a family (which the kids love and it burns off some excess energy in the process!)

What a special privilege to watch and capture families as they eveolve and grow.

Thank you for looking through these glorious images…

If like Rathi and her family you would like to book in a session please do contact me. I would love to hear from you and potentially capture some wonderful memories for you to treasure forever.

Having never photographed a Beckenham Place Mansion wedding, I was extremely excited when Alana and Tom’s enquiry landed in my inbox. Even more so once I got to know the both of them, and realised that not only did I want to photograph their wedding – but I not so secretly also wanted to be their friend! They were two of the nicest people and chatting to them on their initial consultation, there was a mutual feeling of wedding style appreciation. Alana and Tom wanted a memorable wedding day, with a church ceremony and relaxed reception, with focus on the goings on in the day opposed to the staged moments. This is exactly why they were my ideal clients.

Fun and Relaxed Summer Beckenham Place Mansion Wedding

Alana got ready at her family home with her wedding party. There was a quiet buzz of energy in the morning and it is always such a wonderful place to document candid moments. With the morning a wash with hair and make up, once everyone was ready and Alana was in her dress it was time to meet Tom at the church. With no ceremony photography allowed, I was able to observe without my camera lens the love that these two shared. Then with a rainy confetti aisle it was time to make our way to their Beckenham Place Mansion wedding reception. We dodged the rain all day, making our best out of the situation (luckily the venue has a gorgeous covered entrance with beautiful columns to use for portraits) and a fantastic gardens to the rear, which we took full advantage of when the evening brightened up. With hilarious speeches, fantastic food and a raging dance floor, Alana and Tom really planned and celebrated to the full the most wonderful day.

Thank you to Alana and Tom for Sharing their Beckenham Place Mansion Wedding Photography with you all and for their suppliers for making the day so wonderful

Venue: Beckenham Place Mansion

Catering: Connexions

Cake: Edible Memory (Beth)

Florist: Just So Flowers

Dress: Essence of Australia

If Like Alana and Tom you are looking for Beckenham Place Mansion Wedding Photography, please do get in touch as I would love to hear what you have planned!

When you are looking for a photographer, whether that be an ally who specialises in being an LGBTQ+ friendly wedding photographer or a local wedding photographer – what you have to know is that professional is hoping that you find them too. An ideal client who is searching for their particular photographic style and specifically wants natural LGBTQ+ wedding photography. This is exactly what happened when Flo and Jade’s enquiry landed in my inbox. They were both so lovely in our initial meeting and described how they wanted a relaxed wedding day with the focus on their love, their family, friends and the overall vibe of the day. Perfection.

Relaxed and Natural LGBTQ+ Wedding Photography

I was really excited when they booked me for their wedding as they were planning (with the right weather) to have an outdoor wedding ceremony. For couples seeking natural LGBTQ+ wedding photography, outdoor ceremonies provide authentic moments and relaxed settings. It is no secret but as a wedding photographer I adore outdoor wedding ceremonies. As luck would have it, their day was graced with sunshine and the rest was history. Arriving in two different classic cars, the ladies arrived with their wedding parties and walked down the aisle with their fathers. The ceremony was emotional and wonderful with really thoughtful speeches and readings. Now you would not tell, but the wedding reception was quite tight and did not leave any wiggle room for portraits. However, this is why relaxed couples are my target audience – we made up our portrait time after some lovely speeches and dinner. Ultimately, these spontaneous moments are the aim of natural LGBTQ+ wedding photography and help tell a genuine story of the day. This not only meant that the vibe was relaxed, but also that the couple got a chunk of time to catch up with each other and be alone (with me capturing from a distance obviously!) After this there was cake and dancing and I am thankful that Flo and Jade trusted in me and that I was able to be part of their day.

Thank you to Flo anD Jade for sharing this gorgeous wedding and for their wonderful suppliers for making their day all they could have wished for

Venue: The Darenth

Florist: Hever Flowers

Make Up: Beauty By Ellie J

Hair: @nicolelouisehairmua

Outfits: Couture and Tiaras, Lily Jacobs Bridal

Cake: Becky Skelhon (Jade’s auntie)

As a Surrey wedding photographer I try to be a good wedding parent and not choose favourites (although if I was pushed this would be up there with them, but shhhhh do not tell the others!) Jess and Katie’s outdoor barn wedding was everything a quintessential summer wedding in England hopes to be. With an outdoor ceremony and speeches, a dinner cooked outdoors on a spit and a dance floor that spills out into field bathed in the evening light. At the time of writing this, it is with a sadness that The Barn KT9 are no longer taking wedding bookings. Jess and Katie’s wedding was actually the last booking that the barn had and boy did they give it the send off it deserved!

WITH FIRST LOOKS, LOVING AND EMOTIONAL SPEECHES AND A DANCE FLOOR THAT SPILLED OUT ON TO THE FIELD IN THE EVENING LIGHT

This outdoor barn wedding (which is also hosted in the old hangar on the venue) was simply the best from start to finish. The couple got ready in the Shepard’s huts in the site with their wedding parties. It was a really relaxed and beautiful morning. Followed by the loveliest first look sessions that I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. Both Jess and Katie were so loved up and into what each other had chosen for their wedding outfits. The couple walked down the aisle together, with a gorgeously celebrant led outdoor wedding ceremony. The speeches were given outdoors with guests sitting upon hay bales, and dinner was served inside the hangar as the sun was beginning to set. More speeches were given as pudding arrived and then after dinner we snuck into the fields with golden hour light for a few more couples portraits.

Thank you to Jess and Katie for sharing their day and to all of their wonderful suppliers for making their wedding day so special.

Venue: The Barn KT9

Catering: The Little Pasta Company

Outfits: Gormley & Gamble, Catherine Deane

Hair and MUA: Hannah Monk

Celebrant: Caz Perry

Band: Charles Can’t Breathe

If like Jess and Katie you are planning an outdoor barn wedding of some kind, here are some galleries of inspiration for you to feast your eyes on – Issy and Ollie’s DIY Marquee Wedding or perhaps Jo and Alex’s Relaxed Garden Marquee Wedding. If you are looking for a safe space with your photographer and are in an LGBTQ+ relationship here is a piece that I wrote about why we still need LGBTQ friendly wedding photographer statements.

An outdoor Surrey family shoot with Maddie and her mums, before they become a family of four

It was so lovely to have this outdoor woodland family shoot with Maddie and her mums, because the last time that we met she was not even earth side yet. Jess, Ella and I had met previously for an outdoor maternity shoot on Brighton beach together. So now to meet Maddie and have my lovely couple expecting another baby, it was extremely special. Returning to photograph clients again is such an honour. It is also a privilege to witness families grow and being able to capture the love is so wonderful.

We met on the common for our outdoor Surrey family shoot, which was a familiar place for Jess, Ella and Maddie. It is great to have family shoots which are in new places, other than Surrey locations that I can suggest. But I like to ask families for locations that are special or have meaning to them. This can create a lasting memory to have photographs in a place that is somewhere that is unique to families together.

Fun and Relaxed Outdoor Woodland Family Shoot

thank you to Maddie and her mums for letting me share their wonderful photographs of them together.

Thank you for looking through this outdoor family session. If like Maddie and her mums, you would also like an outdoor Surrey family shoot please do get in contact. I would love to capture your gorgeous family and cannot get enough of family sessions. Priding myself in being an LGBTQ friendly wedding and family photographer, there are so many wonderful families out there. If your would like some more inspiration here is Joseph and his two mums on a family session together, or perhaps this outdoor maternity shoot with Jaleh and Hannibal.

Let me start by saying that this couple are some of the nicest people that you would ever meet. Their Hampton Court House wedding was so quintessentially perfect for them as a pair. It was the right mix of stylish and laid back. With a heartfelt ceremony with a relaxed outdoor reception. The two entered into an uproar of applause and love with guests spontaneously winging their napkins in the air. The speeches were wonderful and so personal to the two of them as a couple. You really got a feel for how much love there was between not only them but also their family and friends. These were followed on by an outrageously fun dance floor. I mean scroll down to check out the bubble machine and the chaos it created!

I don’t want to sound biased but Ellie’s Evie Young Bridal dress might have to be one of my favourite dresses of the YEAR!

This Hampton Court House wedding came to me through my favourite mode of client. They had been at another wedding that I had photographed and booked because of their friend’s wedding. They had been present at the lovely Freya and Rob’s wedding at Gildings Barn, which had been equally as epic.

So when the email came through from these two I was over the moon. Getting to work with couples from a previous wedding is so wonderful as there are so many familiar faces as well as new ones! It feels a little like coming home after a long trip away. Once the initial consultation call was over, I hope that they would choose my wedding photography. I guess you could say the rest is history as you can see from these images!

Thank you to all their wonderful suppliers that made this Hampton Court House wedding as amazing as it could be!

Dress: Evie Young Bridal

Venue: Hampton Court House

Catering: Four Gables

Suits: TuxLux

Veil: Lace & Favour

Shoes: Rainbow Club

Dresses: Six Stories

Hair and MUA: A Finishing Touch

DJ: George Hilton

Florals: Fairy Nuff Flowers