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.

Professional Wedding Photography Albums

It's arrived! ... And thank you so much, the wedding album is everything we had hoped it would be, capturing the essence of the day and the feeling and character of our family and friends, a true treasure.

The details and sense of atmosphere can't be lost now, even if the memory fades around the edges the photographs will bring it all back.

The quality of the wedding photography album is outstanding and I hope you never tire of hearing it :-)  We are very glad we chose you, it was effortless ( for us! ) on the day.  Your relaxed, unobtrusive approach meant we could all share in a fantastic day without being on ceremony and it shines out from the album.

The craftsmanship of the Jorgensen album itself sets the images off beautifully and it is a pleasure to hold and look through, it's just such great quality throughout.

People put so much effort and thought into their wedding day and having a moving and wonderfully tactile way to re-live it (soft leather and warm tones) is something I'm so grateful for and glad we didn't overlook in the planning stages.

Although we will never forget our wedding day, we might have lost fragments of it to the passage of time and now we don't have to.  It's not only photography that you do, it's the preservation of happy memories...for which we are so grateful.

Best wishes

Jenny and Garry xx