Bridal Photo shoot {Sandon Hall}

I wanted to share some images from a recent bridal fashion shoot at Sandon Hall in Staffordshire. This was test for a project I will doing later on in the year, so I needed to sort out my timings and locations.

The old dining room was my prefered choice to start with its impressive chandelier and long oak table, I love photographing bridal portraits in this room as the light is stunning.

Over the years I have shot numerous weddings at Sandon Hall and find it a  photographers dream for locations.

   A date for your diary

The Spring Bridal Fayre will be on Sunday 11th march 10.30am-4.00pm with free parking and free entry

The long Oak table in the old dinning room.

In Front of the mirror in the old dining room

The Victorian Conservatory.

The main staircase is a must get shot for me at any wedding.

The main hall, Poppy is lit by window light only here.

So there you have it a few images from my recent bridal shoot at Sandon Hall.

Model: Poppy Mayer
Flower: The flower barn at Milford
Dress: Sheen Shaw
MUA: Jackie Shore

Special thanks to Sandon Hall for allowing me to use the building and grounds on the day.

Staffordshire wedding photographer

This morning we headed off into Stafford Town Park to Photograph Rio & Andrew.It was a lovely frosty morning, a little on the cold side but non the less great for the pre wedding shoot. I prefer to do the pre shoots outdoors rather than in my studio as this is (weather permitting ) where we will be spending most of our time for the wedding photographs, however we do have the option to use the Studio should the weather for the pre shoot be against us.

The pre shoot itself is very relaxed and around half an hour, these are normally shot on a weekday and in Stafford.

Rio & Andrew will be getting married this year at Somerford Hall in Brewood one of my favourite venues, The venue has some fabulous opportunities both indoors and out for some great photographs.

Here’s one from this morning…….

Staffordshire Portrait and Wedding Photographer | Stephen Sutton

The Old School House | Weeford | Donna and Daniel Wedding

As promised here are a few images from Donna and Daniel’s Wedding.

Donna and Daniel chose to hold their Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Reception at The Old School Housewhich is in a quiet village of Weeford, near Lichfield, Staffordshire. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside yet minutes away from the local motorway network.

It was a lovely sunny day…We started the day photographing the bridal preps and details such as shoes, flowers, perfume and jewelry, then we went onto the The Old School House to photograph the Groom, best man and guests arriving.

The service was held in the Marque at the Old School House, and from here we headed outside into the grounds for photographs and of course a much needed drink for everyone.

After the Wedding Breakfast Donna and Daniel had arranged for a Hypnotist to entertain their guests. They chose Ian Dee, who is based in the UK. He had the guests laughing hysterically.

Here are a few shots from the day……

a few of Donna’s details..

Final adjustments..

Ian Dee working his magic…..{Note to self never volunteer for this} :O)

and finishing off with the speeches…

a great day, lovely weather, thanks for using Stephen Sutton Photography !!

Dress: Rebecca Jayne
Suits: Greenwoods

Lichfield Wedding Photographer

We were back at Somerford hall in October for the wedding of Tracy and Ian and the weather was unbelievable for October more like a day in August.

Somerford hall is a stunning Georgion mansion the perfect backdrop for any wedding, we are spoilt for choice with photographic locations hence to say this is one of may favourite places to work…plus the staff are great and always feed me !!:O)

Below is a selection of images to give you a tatse of the day…please feel free to leave a comment

thanks for looking…..

Somerford Hall Wedding Photographer

Sunday 20th November 2011 12.00 noon to 3.00pm The Moathouse at Acton Trussellwill be holding their winter wedding showcase, Please feel free to come along and take a look through our wedding albums and have a chat about your special day.
Free parking and free entry

This Sunday 6th November we will be at Sandon Hall wedding Fayre, Please feel to come along and say hello and take a look through our albums.
Sandon Hall wedding fayre starts at 10.30am – 4.00pm with free parking and free entry. Sandon Hall is one of the most prestigious wedding venues in Staffordshire a must see for any bride looking for the dream location.

Its been another busy year that has left me with little time to update my blog page, So I thought I would start by sharing a few images from Alan and Helen’s Fabulous wedding at Chillington hall.

I’m very proud to be one of Chillington Halls recommended suppliers and first met Alan and Helen at an open day at Chillngton Hall last year and warmed to them immediately.

Fast forward 12 months

Our day stared early with the bridal preps and details of Chillington Hall followed by Alan and his best man.

Once the civil ceremony was complete we headed off down to the lake for photographs. Chillington hall has so many great opportunities for photographs that its is impossible to run out of inspiration and ideas.

My day finished with the first dance and the band playing was the cartoon kings Look them up their fab !!

Here are a few from the day…..

We are blessed in the Midlands with some amazing venues to hold your wedding and Chillington Hall is a must see if you are planning your special day

Photographer: Stephen Sutton
Assistant photographer: Claire Cross
Videographer: Ray Spurway Captures

This was my first wedding of the 2011 season and my first at Heath House. The weather on the day wasn’t great…. in fact we had sleet in the morning and it was very cold. I decided to shoot most indoor shots in more of a documentary style using the natural light capturing those special moments, I also felt that Black White would work better for this kind of style.

Lan herself wanted to brave the cold and go outside for some photographs around the grounds, I’m so glad she did  as there are some really nice opportunities to be had around the grounds.

A great couple a great day and a fabulous venue !!!

A big thanks again to my assistant Claire for her help on the day.

Here are a few shots from the day…..

Emma arrived looking amazing and made her entrance to a candle lit church.

Once the service had concluded we headed over to Sandon Hall {one of my favourite venues} for the remaining photographs.
Just before I blogged this Sandon Hall wedding I had the following Email from Adam and Emma.

Emma and I have been looking through our photos non stop and are absolutely over the moon with them all, we really are so, so pleased with them….so thank you so much for doing a truly magnificent job of capturing our special day.

here are a few shots from the day hope you enjoy !!!

Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day and all the best for the future.

The civil ceremony took place at Ettington Park Hotel Stratford Upon Avon followed by a blessing in the Norman chapel in the grounds of the hotel.

 I really don’t know what else to say other then it was an absolute pleasure to photograph this wedding.

 That said I will let the pictures do the talking……!

A few from the day……..