May 14, 2019 | Moddershall Oaks Weddings, Wedding Photography
Moddershall Oaks Wedding
Moddershall Oaks was the setting for Holly and Daniels summer wedding. They were blessed with great weather so the outdoor ceremony was a must.
Moddershall oaks is situated in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside with stunning views and the outdoor ceremony overlooking the lake makes it a perfect backdrop for your wedding.
After Holly and Daniel had completed their civil ceremony they headed back inside to get changed for their Chinese tea ceremony. This was so colourful and I loved the outfits the couple were wearing, so after the ceremony we grabbed a few minutes for some portraits.
Later they changed back into the traditional wedding attire and joined the guests for drinks and canapés.
This was a really relaxed wedding with only a few formal group photos requested, so it didn’t take long to get these done leaving the couple to enjoy their day.
Here’s a few from a fabulous wedding at Moddershall Oaks, I have been meaning to blog this for a while but finally found the time to share some of Holly and Daniels images
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Jan 16, 2019 | Wedding Photography
HEATH HOUSE WEDDING | JESSICA & REBECCA
Jessica & Rebecca held their wedding at the magnificent Heath House located near the village of Tean in Staffordshire, I have been meaning to blog this wedding for a while but no idea where the time goes.
Both Brides opted to get ready at the house prior to the wedding service so it was great to pop from room to room grabbing a few of those prep images. My brief was they wanted a more natural documentary approach with a few posed images, so it was great to be given the freedom to do this.
Jessica & Rebecca are two of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to work with and great fun, This is something i really wanted to capture in the images.
The Ceremony
The ceremony took place inside the main house in a beautiful room with a large chandelier, the walls have some amazing old paintings and the room is full of gorgeous antiques and ornaments.
Both brides made their way to the ceremony down the impressive staircase that stands proud at the centre of the house.
The Gardens
After the ceremony we left the couple to mingle with their guests for a while before taking them for a walk around the grounds and over to the orangery, this is a must see if you ever visit the house. The gardens and grounds of this venue are simply stunning and a photographers dream to photograph.
The wedding breakfast.
The wedding breakfast took place in the marquee that is in the grounds of the house. Prior to the meal it was time for those all important speeches, and a sing along of course, it Jessica and Rebecca what else would you expect 😉 Fletcher magic was also on hand entertaining the guest in the evening. My day finished just a little after the first dance as i tend to stay and grab a few shots of everyone partying. A fabulous day with a great couple at a stunning venue.
Natural wedding photography?
Is my wedding photography natural, well yes and no, I don’t advertise myself as a documentary wedding photographer and then take loads of posed photos, my style is mixed. Working with couples prior to their wedding to get a feel of what they are after always helps. I don’t believe in leaving everything to chance, so it’s great to mix it up and offer a little bit of both. I personally believe this will give the best overall album, retains interest to the viewer along with some creative image for a little wow factor.
Below are a few images from Jessica & Rebecca’s wedding day.
You might also like to look at Helen and Sams wedding the took place at the Heath House just click here
Nov 6, 2018 | Wedding Photography
WESTON HALL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Hannah & Ed booked me for their wedding photography at Weston hall some time ago. Hannah works in the wedding industry so when I got this booking I felt really privileged as I would imagine she comes across 100’s of photographers.
Weston Hall is just down the road from my studio and a venue I love working at, the staff are great and the Hall and grounds are perfect with a good variety of locations for your wedding photographs.
The weather wasn’t great to start but eventually got better so we still managed to get out and have a walk around the grounds. It’s always worth bearing in mind when choosing a wedding venue that they can accommodate for indoor photographs should the weather be really against you. Don’t get me wrong you can get some awesome images even on a wet day but a plan B is always good.
Hannah and her Bridesmaids got ready at the venue so I headed to the room to get some of the details and document some of the bridal preps, I then made my way out to capture Ed arriving in the Italian job mini’s with the ushers and best man.
This was a fun filled day from start to finish and a real pleasure to work for Hannah and Ed on their epic wedding.
Here are a few snippets from the day…..
Aug 21, 2018 | Uncategorized, Wedding Photography
SOMERFORD HALL | SUMMER WEDDINGS
Eleanor & Jake had a beautiful summer wedding at Somerford Hall in Brewood.
The day started with the bridal preparations with all those important details being documented.
My trusty assistant Claire stayed with the bride and bridesmaids as I had to head off to photograph Jake and the lads at the Church
The service took place at Holy trinity church in Sutton Coldfield. After the service we headed back over to Somerford hall for the wedding reception.
Drinks and canapés were served on the terrace on a lovely sunny afternoon. During this time we captured some of the family photo’s along with lots of candid and in the moment images giving good variety to the finished wedding album.
After the drinks reception we headed inside taking photo’s of the dining room and speeches before heading back outside for some candid photos of the guests relaxing and enjoying the amazing weather we have been having. It was such a nice day we even decided to cut the wedding cake outdoors and the Rhododendron bush made the prefect backdrop.( I googled the plant name 🙂 )
Later in the evening we headed inside for the couples first dance as husband and wife followed by some dance floor photos of the guests throwing a few shapes.
Somerford Hall is one of my favourite wedding venues to work at, it has so many great photographic opportunities and locations all year round plus the staff are great.
What more can I say, Eleanor and Jake thank you for allowing me the privilege of documenting your amazing wedding, it was a blast and a total pleasure.
a few images from a beautiful summer wedding at Somerford hall.
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Jan 4, 2018 | Wedding Photography
Sandon Hall Wedding Photographer | Caroline & Andrew
SANDON HALL Wedding Photographer
Caroline and Andrew’s wedding took place at the stunning Sandon Hall. Sandon Hall situated amidst 400 acre of parkland in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside.
Caroline & Andrew booked me for their wedding a couple of years ago, both Caroline & Andrew live and work in the Middle East so Skype and emails became the best way of communication.
They opted for all day coverage so my day typically started in the morning with the bridal preparations. The chosen location for this was Ingestre lodges stunning grade 11 listed Jacobean style buildings located in Ingestre village.
After the details had been photographed my assistant Claire stayed with the bride whilst I headed over to Sandon hall to photograph the guest arrivals and the bridal party. I prefer to photograph this part of the wedding in a documentary style, capturing moments as they unfold.
Later in the day the Bride and Groom went for a walk around the gardens at Sandon Hall and this provided me with the opportunity to take more creative portraits.
This was a fantastic wedding at a beautiful venue with some amazing people, if I could sum it up in one word “EPIC”
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN SUTTON
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