The couple had asked me to become their wedding photographer as they wanted to feel relaxed on the day. The documentary style is just right for allowing the day to progress without direction from the photographer.

Here is a small selection from the day:

The bridal preparations took place in one of the suites at Maison Talbooth. Here the mother of the bride and mother of the groom share their excitement.

Beautiful hair and make up by Gail Gardner

The girls were actually getting changed in a different room, so with Eric already at the hotel it was a quick dash upstairs with lookouts posted at every turn!

It was a glorious day for the short walk down to the pool house where champagne was served and where the speeches took place.

Although most of the day was covered in reportage style, I always suggest that we spend some time taking informal portraits of the bride and groom. Rather than it feeling like a disruption to the day, most couples enjoy having a little time away from the throng.

After some delicious food served out on the lawn, it was time for the dancing to begin. I love this shot of Cherie and her dad.

And of course the bride and groom’s first dance.

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Maison Talbooth

Gail Gardner

These pregnancy photoshoots take place in the client’s own home using natural light. This means that the expectant mother is comfortable and relaxed.

I especially love this image as you can see a little foot as the baby decides to have a bit of a stretch.

It’s a lovely record of a very special time in a woman’s life and many clients choose an enlargement for their bedroom or the nursery, or select several images for an album.

The expectant father is welcome to join in.

Please contact me to book your maternity photography session or to enquire about the bump and baby package.

They let me know yesterday that they are now proud parents of a beautiful baby girl, so we were just in the nick of time!

I’m looking forward to seeing them again for their newborn photography session

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I’ll let you know how it goes and when it will be in print.

I also have lots more to blog as I’ll been really busy over the last few weeks.

I took my lighting kit with me and started with some studio-style portraits. She is such a smiley little character with beautiful eyes.

I love this shot of mother and daughter.

We then headed out into the garden for some natural shots in the lovely autumn morning

Please contact me if you would like to book a studio session in your own home of some lifestyle photography in the great outdoors, or even both like we did here!

So on a beautiful late summer morning I met the four brides in the car park of The Boathouse at Dedham

First of all we headed into the meadows

Then the girls hired a boat from The Boathouse

They did of course attract some attention from passers by.

The girls then set off on what turned out to be rather a long walk, along the river to have lunch at Milsoms. I just found this really funny.

If you have any ideas for a trash the dress, or cherish the dress photo shoot, either on your own or with friends then I’d love to hear about them. Session cost £25, with prints, albums and DVDs available. Give me a call or drop me a line to book yours.

I attended Emily’s house near Colchester for the bridal preparations.

but not neglecting the grandfather preparations!

It doesn’t matter that you’re the father of the bride, if you’re expecting guests back in the evening, there are chores to be done.

After a short ride in an enormous Rolls Royce, we arrived at the beautiful Maison Talbooth overlooking Dedham Vale. As it was such a small wedding, there was a very relaxed atmosphere, with the guests sitting on armchairs and sofas. Steve’s father provided the entertainment while they waited for Emily to arrive.

Emily was given away by her father and grandfather

I love the expressions on the girls faces here

After the ceremony there was time for group photos and a stroll in the grounds

We then headed off to Le Talbooth restaurant, a short distance away, for lunch.

There is obviously a very special bond between Emily and her grandfather, and I think this photo sums it up.

A lovely day, and I wish them every happiness.