Natural Wedding Pictures Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

I first met Mamta and John just under a year ago in a lovely cafe in Wiltshire where we nattered over a coffee. With both Indian and Irish contingents, there was a fair amount of planning to do on their part, including the incorporation of Indian elements to the church service. When it came to the wedding day they were such a great couple to work with. 

The entire wedding took place in the picturesque town of Woodstock in Oxfordshire, both the bride and groom preparations were at local hotels with the wedding ceremony at St Mary Magdalene on Woodstock high street. After the service we all made our way to a local pub, The Punchbowl, to grab a half time drink and to watch the rugby (of course).

A couple of hours later the wedding reception started at the delightful Blenheim Palace where we were treated to some exceptional speeches and evening entertainment.

Our particular style of reportage wedding photography was ideal for Mamta and John’s wedding, whilst there was a strong Indian element to the day, there weren’t too many formal family photographs required (as is often the case with Asian weddings). As such, we were able to seamlessly and unobtrusively work throughout the day creating authentic, thought-provoking images for both families.

Enjoy.

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In This Moment | That Light

Blenheim Palace is and always has been one of my favourite wedding venues in the UK, it's quite simply breathtaking. This beautiful moment was captured during a wedding we photographed there several weeks ago, in fact, it's the next wedding to be fully featured on the blog, I just couldn't resist posting this little preview.

John and Mamta had recently finished their ceremony and were walking around the incredible grounds at Blenheim, the moment they walked into the main square the light, colours and tones just came to life, it changed the scene completely. It became much more representative of the day (and couple) especially when they turn to look at one another, I knew it was a keeper then.

Camera and Lens Info:

Camera ● Canon 5D Mark 3 Lens ● 24mm 1.4 Mark 2 Aperture ● F4 ISO ● 200 Shutter ● 200th

Natural Wedding Photography at Cripps Barn, Cotswolds

Holly and Matt’s wedding took place in the picturesque Gloucestershire Cotswolds on a fairly nippy February weekend. It was a beautiful wedding planned to perfection. I have to say, the light in February and March can be spectacular.

Many couples getting married in the winter often voice their concerns about light but that really needn’t be the case, the low wintery sun can give the subsequent wedding photography so much character and soul, often casting huge long shadows as well as highlighting the stunning spring colours.

My advice… embrace the winter weather, it can really surprise you. And worst-case scenario if it does rain, a lot, then rest assured that your guests will be in a warm and cosy environment, often in candlelight, with champagne and canapés to hand - the atmosphere will unquestionably be fun and enjoyable in nature.

The ceremony and reception took place at the exquisite Cripps Barn on the outskirts of Bibury. I’ve been photographing on and off at Cripps Barn for the last six or seven years and I’ve seen it evolve into the charming barn-style wedding venue it is today and it has to be said, it is one of the best in the area. We’re fortunate enough to be recommended suppliers at the barn.

Holly and Matt’s attention to detail did not disappoint! Really helpful use of candles dotted around the venue gave me additional ‘pools’ of light to work in and the flowers were outstanding. For me though, I would say their best buy was the highly inappropriate aprons worn by a member of each table. Priceless.

Matt and Holly really embraced the reportage wedding photography style and I’m thrilled with their images.

Enjoy.

See more of my Gloucestershire wedding photos or go to my Cripps Barn weddings page.