Wedding at Crown Hotel Blandford – Danny and Victoria

I’ve photographed a lot of weddings at the crown hotel none more spectacular as the wedding of Danny and Victoria at the crown hotel. Having a studio in Blandford I know the crown very well. I love working at the crown hotel and it’s close to lots of lovely scenery too so you’re never too far away from awesome locations.

The day started with me arriving at Victoria’s family home for some getting ready photos. There was a wonderful dress and bridesmaids dresses all laid out by the shoes. It wasn’t long before it was operation chaos. Luckily it was mostly organised chaos 🙂 There was a little surprise of a horse arriving with a carriage to take this little princess to the wedding. I waited up the road in Blandford to get some pictures, but, it also turned out to be steam fair weekend so there were also loads of other people lining the streets to give Victoria a great send off.

After a nervous Danny married the girl of his dreams it was time for some brilliant fun photographs on a little ride away through the bryanston school. The grounds are lovely there and it’s nice to spend 10-15 minutes away as man and wife for the first time away from the guests. We arrived back at the hotel to find everyone having a great time. The Crown hotel is always a great venue for looking after you and this was no different.

What a fabulous day everyone had right through to the brilliant first dance. I loved this wedding. I’ve shared some of my favourites below.

Real life wedding at crown hotel, blandford

Here’s some of my favourites from Danny and Victorias wedding.

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Wedding at Crown Hotel Blandford – Danny and Victoria

Crown hotel wedding slideshow

35mm Fine Art Wedding Photography

35mm Fine Art Wedding Photography

As an experienced professional wedding photographer I am able to shoot on both film and digital as required. Here’s an example of a shot using ‘classic’ 35mm film.
This wedding was on the isle of wight.
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If you would like to speak to me about your wedding photography then please contact me and ask about using 35mm film or digital to capture you wedding.

Albert Cottage – Isle of Wight Wedding Photography – Naomi and David

Albert Cottage – Isle of Wight Wedding Photography – Naomi and David

I love a good wedding overseas. Being based in Dorset and the Isle of Portland it’s nice to get out of the shire and to foreign climes. I even saw my good friend on the ferry doing a charity cycle (long story). I knew that Naomi and David’s wedding was going to be awesome as they are both awesome too! So friendly and we had a great time on our pre wedding shoot. The day started properly when I did some photos at the church where I met the florists and did some panoramas outside the Holy Trinity church. I then went onto see Naomi at home where Jo was finishing the makeup. Everything looked awesome. The sun was shining. I got about photographing the details of the wedding and soon Naomi was ready and her bridesmaids crying at how beautiful she looked. Mission accomplished. The church service was over in a flash and we were outside with confetti and people everywhere.

As I often like to do we then went off and did some portraits on the nearby beach before making our way to Albert Cottage. It was awesome to be at the beach and it proves that cameras still work after a bit of pesky sand 🙂

We did a couple more pictures at the cottage with the wedding cars before heading inside for canapes and a few select formal fun photographs and a few more portraits. I even used some 35mm film for some portraits (ask me if you’re interested in this). The weather was amazing for April and I got chatting to loads of the guests and the staff at albert cottage too. The food there is super good too. There was scones, cider and an awesome looking wedding cake.

After some top speeches it was cake cutting on the wobbly dance floor and some dancing with an awesome band which everyone loved judging by the amount of dancing.. then like mana from heaven out came the bacon sandwiches. As is often written into my contract now bacon or a hogroast is required for my attendance.. though sometimes this is a kebab fuelled mission as often as bacon fuelled. Either way it was a superb way to end the night before racing back to the last ferry for the journey back to the mainland and back to the shire on the isle of Portland.

A brilliant day and another fabulous wedding photographed. Thanks to Naomi and David for having me along! Thanks much and happy new year!

Real life wedding photographs from Albert Cottage Isle of Wight

Here are some of my favorites from Naomi and David’s wedding at Albert Cottage. Thanks go to Nostalgic carriages and Bembridge Flowers and Jo Lofthouse.

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - Flowers from bembridge florist

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – Flowers from bembridge florist

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - Holy Trinity Church

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – Holy Trinity Church

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - Holy Trinity Church

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – Holy Trinity Church

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - Brides Flowers from bembridge florist

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – Brides Flowers from bembridge florist

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - Brides hanging dress

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – Brides hanging dress

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - Laughter is the best medicine

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – Laughter is the best medicine

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - hanging bridesmaids dress

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – hanging bridesmaids dress

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - bridesmaids seeing bride for the first time

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – bridesmaids seeing bride for the first time

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - bridesmaids seeing bride for the first time

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – bridesmaids seeing bride for the first time

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - bridesmaids seeing bride for the first time

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – bridesmaids seeing bride for the first time

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - bridesmaids seeing bride for the first time

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – bridesmaids seeing bride for the first time

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - your carriage awaits

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – your carriage awaits

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - bridal party outside church

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – bridal party outside church

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - inside holy trinity church

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – inside holy trinity church

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - inside holy trinity church an old photo

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – inside holy trinity church an old photo

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - inside holy trinity church an old photo

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – inside holy trinity church an old photo

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - confetti outside holy trinity church

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – confetti outside holy trinity church

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - kissing by the car - bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – kissing by the car – bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - kissing - bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – kissing – bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - lifes a beach - bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – lifes a beach – bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - kissing - bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – kissing – bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - give me a lift bembridge windmill - bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – give me a lift bembridge windmill – bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight -in the car

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight -in the car

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - give me a lift - bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – give me a lift – bride and groom portrait

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - arriving at albert cottage

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – arriving at albert cottage

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - wedding cake - details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – wedding cake – details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - place settings - details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – place settings – details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - place settings - details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – place settings – details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - room setup - details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – room setup – details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - heart in trees - details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – heart in trees – details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - the scenic venue

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – the scenic venue

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - bridesmaids and naomi having fun

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – bridesmaids and naomi having fun

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - bridesmaids having fun

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – bridesmaids having fun

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - bride and groom swinging

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – bride and groom swinging

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - bride and groom walking on albert cottage lawn

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – bride and groom walking on albert cottage lawn

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - bride and groom kissing at albert cottage

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – bride and groom kissing at albert cottage

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - wedding cake - details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – wedding cake – details

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - wedding cake - kissing again!

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – wedding cake – kissing again!

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - first dance

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – first dance

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - first dance band

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – first dance band

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - first dance band

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – first dance band

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - party people!

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight – party people!

Weddings at Albert Cottage Isle of Wight - scenic twighlight landscape

Panoramas from an Albert Cottage Wedding

I love photographing panoramic images at weddings it really puts you back in the location for the wedding.
We start outside Holy Trinity Church

now inside the church

by the albert cottage hotel

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Bembridge windmill Isle of Wight Wedding Photography

I also made a little planet of the windmill too.

Slideshow of Albert Cottage Wedding

Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy Wedding Photography – Katie and Cian

Weymouth and Portland Wedding Photography – Katie and Cian

Weymouth and Portland Sailing academy is one of the closest venues to me and offers superb views. So I was overjoyed when I booked a wedding here. It was even more awesome with such a cool relaxed couple as Katie and Cian. We started the day on Portland with Cian and groomsmen getting ready at a cool hotel. The morning had been horrible but the sun made an appearance as I arrived. Cian was great at reading a bridal magazine – haha.

It was then time to go catch up with Katie in Weymouth and there I recognised the MUA Sian from a recent shoot at the Weymouth skatepark. Everyone was relaxed and chilled out too which is awesome. Off to the church we went for a super cool catholic service with a very relaxed father. We then headed off to the olympic rings on portland overlooking chesil beach for some bridesmaids and groomsman action photos.

It was then off to enjoy the views of the National Sailing Academy and enjoy some gorgeous sunshine and food. Everyones speeches were totes amazing too and the slideshow was genius too!

There was some crazy dancing and a super sunset so we manager to drive up to portland olympic rings again for some great sunset photographs. It was then back to the party for some more epic moves!

Real wedding photographs from Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy

Some of my favourites from Katie and Cian’s wedding.

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - getting ready

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – getting ready

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - getting buttoned up

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – getting buttoned up

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - flags

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – flags

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - I am your father

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – I am your father

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Magazine Reading

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Magazine Reading

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Believe it or not?

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Believe it or not?

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Crossing the Streams

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Crossing the Streams

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Amazing wedding dress

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Amazing wedding dress

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Hairdressers mid dress

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Hairdressers mid dress

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Kung Po Panda

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Kung Po Panda

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Groom and Bride

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Groom and Bride

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Make up time

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Make up time

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Who's for a Dance?

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Who’s for a Dance?

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Cards

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Cards

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Make up time

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Make up time

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Sharp Dressing

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Sharp Dressing

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Glug Glug

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Glug Glug

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Girl Power

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Girl Power

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Girl Power

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Girl Power

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Nearly there

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Nearly there

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - The wedding ceremony

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – The wedding ceremony

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - The wedding confetti

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – The wedding confetti

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Portland Rings

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Portland Rings

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Time for the reception

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Time for the reception

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Time for the reception

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Time for the reception

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Time for the reception

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Time for the reception

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - I do love to be beside the seaside

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – I do love to be beside the seaside

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - I do love to be beside the seasideWedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - I do love to be beside the seaside

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – I do love to be beside the seaside

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - I do love to be beside the seaside

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – I do love to be beside the seaside

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - I do love to be beside the seaside

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – I do love to be beside the seaside

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - I do love to be beside the seaside

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – I do love to be beside the seaside

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - A laugh a minute

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – A laugh a minute

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - A laugh a minute

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – A laugh a minute

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - A laugh a minute in the sunshine

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – A laugh a minute in the sunshine

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Time for a drink

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Time for a drink

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - First Dance

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – First Dance

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Silhouettes at sunset

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Silhouettes at sunset

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Silhouettes at sunset

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Silhouettes at sunset

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Silhouettes at sunset

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Silhouettes at sunset

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Party Dancing Divas

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Party Dancing Divas

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Party Dancing Divas

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Party Dancing Divas

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Party Dancing Bride

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Party Dancing Bride

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - Partying into the night

Wedding at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy – Partying into the night

A Roughmoor Farm Wedding

A Roughmoor Farm Wedding

It was my first time at Roughmoor farm in Somerset photographing a wedding. It was also my first time second shooting with Lucy. I love second shooting for different photographers throughout the year as it sharpens up my skills seeing how different photographers work. It’s also a bonus when there is a free bar!

I loved working with Lucy from Lucy Turnbull Photography – you can see her blog post from the day here.

What an awesome day this was. I was made to feel very welcome by everyone. We started at the local pub before heading off to Roughmoor farm. What a stunning venue it is! Amazing marquee, amazing staff, great venue!

Roughmoor Farm wedding images

Here’s a selection of my images from the day (many thanks to Lucy for letting me share them).

wedding at roughmoor farm - box of things

wedding at roughmoor farm – box of things

wedding at roughmoor farm - a quick shot

wedding at roughmoor farm – a quick shot

wedding at roughmoor farm - a bow tie

wedding at roughmoor farm – a bow tie

wedding at roughmoor farm - waistcoats

wedding at roughmoor farm – waistcoats

wedding at roughmoor farm - relaxing pre-ceremony with the groom

wedding at roughmoor farm – relaxing pre-ceremony with the groom

wedding at roughmoor farm - relaxing pre-ceremony with the groom on the arcade machines

wedding at roughmoor farm – relaxing pre-ceremony with the groom on the arcade machines

wedding at roughmoor farm - free bar

wedding at roughmoor farm – free bar

wedding at roughmoor farm - ceremony

wedding at roughmoor farm – ceremony

wedding at roughmoor farm - house

wedding at roughmoor farm – house

wedding at roughmoor farm - ready to go

wedding at roughmoor farm – ready to go

wedding at roughmoor farm - it begins

wedding at roughmoor farm – it begins

wedding at roughmoor farm - the rings

wedding at roughmoor farm – the rings

wedding at roughmoor farm - the ceremony

wedding at roughmoor farm – the ceremony

wedding at roughmoor farm - double parked

wedding at roughmoor farm – double parked

wedding at roughmoor farm - bridesmaids

wedding at roughmoor farm – bridesmaids

wedding at roughmoor farm - free bar

wedding at roughmoor farm – free bar

wedding at roughmoor farm - bride and groom

wedding at roughmoor farm – bride and groom

wedding at roughmoor farm - bride and groom

wedding at roughmoor farm – bride and groom

wedding at roughmoor farm - bride and groom

wedding at roughmoor farm – bride and groom

wedding at roughmoor farm - bridesmaids watching

wedding at roughmoor farm – bridesmaids watching

wedding at roughmoor farm - polaroids of fun

wedding at roughmoor farm – polaroids of fun

wedding at roughmoor farm - polaroids of fun

wedding at roughmoor farm – polaroids of fun