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A Haldon Belvedere wedding - James and Barbara

April 27, 2020

The start of the day at this Haldon Belvedere wedding Let’s talk castles. Specifically, let’s talk getting married in a castle. Or more exactly, let’s talk getting married at...

A Carbis Bay Hotel Wedding - Mitch and Alice

April 20, 2020

The Carbis Bay Beach Club sits in an idyllic position just below the Carbis Bay Hotel. It is part of the hotel and provides the perfect location for couples...

A Berkeley Castle Wedding - Clémence and Nicholas

March 25, 2020

I've always wanted to visit Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire. As a self confessed history nut it is either where Edward II met his demise or, if you believe the...

A Kilminorth Cottages wedding - Laura and Elliot.

January 15, 2020

I can count on my left hand the number of weddings where my first conversation with the bride and groom has started with the words ‘we are planning a...

A wedding at Boconnoc House - Bonnie and Jim.

December 30, 2019

I have a confession to make. It’s been a long time since I have blogged. Now that feels better. It feels like a weight has been lifted from my...

Tunnels Beaches Wedding - Amy and Andy

July 26, 2019

It's 6.00am and already the day is too warm to sleep. So here I sit with a cup of coffee looking out across the view of the village where...

Jess and James - Pynes House Wedding Photographer

March 1, 2019

Pynes House, has been on my list for some time. That is, my list of wedding venues that I would really like to photograph at. The problem is that...

Carswell Wedding Photographer - Charlie and Dan

February 12, 2019

So here I am, sat in the corner of my favourite coffee shop, drinking coffee and eating cake. I started to think about which wedding I would blog next....

Rory and Pache - Ash Barton Estate Wedding Photographer

January 30, 2019

I normally spend ages getting round to blog post a wedding. Pictures, yep they work for me. Writing, nope, I find that hard. But I’ve just finished editing this...

The wedding photography year - the best of 2018

January 2, 2019

Well 2018 was a marvellous wedding year. From weddings on beaches to weddings in woods, on cliffs and in fields. It was a year that started with the icy...

Sam and Katie - Polurrian Bay Hotel Wedding Photographer

December 28, 2018

Ok, so this is going to be a bit different to the standard wedding blog that I post. With the weather starting to turn colder I have been thinking...

Nicole and Will - Bridwell Wedding Photographer

September 22, 2018

A Bridwell wedding is something to be celebrated. The family home of Lord Ivar Mountbatten, it offers one of the most exclusive wedding venues in Devon today. For Nicole...

Amy and Tom - The Green Wedding Photographer

June 18, 2018

I like The Green. Actually, I'll just correct that statement. I love The Green. There is always something special about a The Green wedding. Beautifully rural and set in...

Rory and Sarah - Bre Pen Farm Wedding Photographer

May 2, 2018

Perched high above Mawgan Porth, Bre Pen Farm is a stunning venue for those who wish for a marquee wedding with a festival feel. In fact that the beauty...

Vanessa and Nathan - Shilstone House Wedding Photographer

April 18, 2018

Vanessa and Nathan had chosen to have the best of both worlds for their wedding day. A church ceremony in a beautiful Cornish village, before travelling across the border...

Bonnie and Jamie - Langdon Court Wedding Photographer

February 20, 2018

Planning a winter wedding can always be stressful. What will the weather do? Will it rain, will it be windy, will it snow! Bonnie and Jamie at least managed...

Lisa and Steven - Cornish Tipi Wedding Photographer

February 3, 2018

Tipis and a Disney theme. Lisa and Steven's wedding at Cornish Tipi Weddings was certainly unique. With hidden valleys full of hidden Tipis a Cornish Tipi Wedding is always...

Claire and Neil - Cornish Camels Wedding Photographer

January 31, 2018

The storm of the century, a wedding venue hidden in the wilds of The Lizard, a secret cove and camels. It sounds surreal, but Claire and Neil's wedding at...

Sam and Rob - Trevenna Wedding Photographer

January 29, 2018

Trevenna is a stunningly beautiful wedding venue. Situated to the north of Liskeard, it is on the edge of Bodmin Moor and combines a rural feel with luxury accommodation,...

Leah and Ian - Treyarnon Bay Festival Wedding

January 7, 2018

I love a festival wedding. I really do. They just always feel right. Working in the south west photographing weddings across Cornwall and Devon it is incredible how popular...

Best of 2017

December 23, 2017

As I sit here typing, the wind and rain is lashing against the window. It's cold outside (and dark). There is very little that would encourage me to go...

Vanessa and Nathan's Pre Wedding Shoot near Newquay

October 15, 2017

Hidden coves, a field full of poppies and a dramatic sea cliffs, we got them all at this amazing secret location for Vanessa and Nathan's pre wedding shoot near...

Polhawn Fort Winter Wedding - Plymouth Wedding Photographer

October 3, 2017

Polhawn Fort sits perched on the top of the cliffs of South East Cornwall located just over the water from Plymouth, it is a fantastic venue in the summer...

Jo and Matt - Isles of Scilly Wedding Photographer

September 10, 2017

For a destination wedding, the Isles of Scilly provides one of the best locations in the United Kingdom for those seeking gorgeous sandy beaches, sub tropical gardens and beautiful...

Sam and Si's Wedding - Gwel an Mor Wedding Photographer

August 24, 2017

A wedding ceremony in a yurt, owls, snakes, pirates and probably the best coffee that I have ever tasted. It all sounds too good to be true. Sam and...

Chelsey and Mike - Pre Wedding Shoot at Trelissick

May 4, 2017

A quick blog with just a few images from this beautiful pre-wedding shoot with Mike and Chelsey. These guys are absolutely awesome, I had such good fun photographing their pre-wedding...

Natalie and Dan - St Ives Wedding Photographer

March 20, 2017

St Ives in Cornwall has to be one of the most picturesque places in the United Kingdom to get married. With golden sands and blue seas it provides the...

Helen and Ty - Mount Pleasant Eco Park Wedding Photographer

February 28, 2017

Nestled high above Porthtowan, Mount Pleasant Eco Park is a superb wedding venue for those looking for a wedding with a festival style vibe. I absolutely love it there....

Beth and Christophers Wedding - Lands End Hotel Wedding Photographer

February 26, 2017

Winter weddings are always interesting. With the British obsession with the weather, you can understand any concern that the day could be a wash out. Opting to marry...

Maddi and Nick - Boconnoc House Wedding Photographer

February 16, 2017

For their wedding, Maddi and Nick chose the beautiful Boconnoc House near Lostwithiel. The Boconnoc Estate has a fascinating history, which includes the original Estate and Manor being recorded...

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Naomi and Michael - Polpier and Penpol Wedding Photographer

January 4, 2017

As I type, it is cold outside. Ok, not the sort of cold that the rest of the UK is experiencing, but it is certainly cold for Cornwall. I...

Katie and Paul - Polhawn Fort Wedding Photographer

December 22, 2016

Katie and Paul chose the award winning Polhawn Fort as their wedding venue. Anyone who has followed my wedding photography will know that this is a popular venue with...

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Bespoke Wedding Photographer of the Year - Simply Wedding Awards 2016

December 12, 2016

So how was 2016? Well, it really was a great wedding year for me. I have been fortunate to photograph some incredible weddings and work with some awesome brides...

Sofy and Dave - Trenderway Farm Wedding Photographer

October 21, 2016

Nestled in the Cornish countryside near Looe, Cornwall. Trenderway Farm is an idyllic location for a farmhouse wedding with a festival feel. I loved the style that Sofy and...

A Dartmoor Engagement Shoot

October 18, 2016

I am just catching up on blogs from this year (with a hectic wedding season it is often difficult to find the time to write). However, before I share...

Emmeline and Scott - Headland Hotel Wedding Photographer

October 1, 2016

Emmeline and Scott chose chose Newquay for their wedding and the Headland Hotel provided the perfect venue. The Headland Hotel is an iconic landmark. It sits perched on the...

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Philippa and James | Carbis Bay Hotel Wedding Photographer

September 2, 2016

It is always nice to photograph a wedding where the bride and groom have a local connection to the place where they are getting married. For their ceremony, Philippa...

Lauren and Nick | Newquay wedding Photographer

July 21, 2016

Lauren and Nick wanted to make sure that their wedding day was unique to them. By creating a festival style wedding on a campsite near Newquay, Cornwall. They did...

The Rosevine Cornwall Wedding - Toby Lowe Photography

Bryony and Cormac - The Rosevine Wedding Photographer

July 13, 2016

The Roseland Peninsula (located on Cornwall’s south coast) is a wedding photographers dream. A beautiful, idillic location, filled with hidden coves, golden beaches and rolling fields. For their wedding,...

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The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth, styled wedding photoshoot - a sneak peek

July 13, 2016

Here is a sneak peek from a recent photo shoot at The Duke of Cornwall Hotel in Plymouth. For the shoot we brought together some of the best suppliers...

Becky and Josh - Nancarrow Farm Wedding Photographer

March 30, 2016

I first met Becky and Josh on a sunny summers day in Truro. We sat and discussed their wedding plans for their March wedding at the very beautiful Nancarrow...

Debbie and Lee - Dartmouth Country Club Wedding Photographer

February 24, 2016

Here is a winter warmer of a wedding story for you - or why you should never let the weather rule your day :-) This photo is taken from...

Watergate Bay Engagement Shoot

February 23, 2016

The one thing that the South West has in abundance is beaches. Whatever the weather, they make amazing locations for a pre-wedding engagement shoot. I met up with Lauren...

Holly and Mark - The Green Wedding Photographer

February 22, 2016

Some people would be worried about the potential weather when holding a wedding in January. Not Holly and Mark. They decided to embrace the weather, whether it was rain,...

A preview from Holly and Mark's wedding at The Green

February 4, 2016

Here is a sneaky peak preview from the first wedding of this year, Holly and Mark's wedding at the always lovely The Green near Liskeard, Cornwall. January weddings are...

Nicky and Phil - St Mawes Castle Wedding Photographer

December 29, 2015

Nicky and Phil wanted to get married in a castle. Which is why when they chose to get married in Cornwall, they settled on St Mawes Castle. Built by...

Best of 2015

December 28, 2015

I know, I thought, I will write a quick blog post about some of the wedding photography high points from this year. All I will need to do is...

Mesmear - a beautiful North Cornwall venue

December 11, 2015

I recently had the pleasure of photographing the beautiful Mesmear. Situated on the North Cornish coast, just a few miles out of Polzeath, Mesmear is an absolute gem of...

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Ian and Caroline - Rose in Vale Hotel Wedding Photographer

November 22, 2015

Ian and Caroline chose the beautiful Rose in Vale Hotel at Mithian (near St Agnes) for their wedding. This country house wedding venue is a popular location for couples...

Hugh and Vicky - St Agnes Wedding Photographer

November 15, 2015

It is always nice to photograph people in their home village. Despite now living in Wales, Vicky and Hugh had chosen to return to their home village of St...

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Kayleigh and Nick - Trebah Wedding Photographer

October 13, 2015

Kayleigh and Nick chose one of my favourite Cornish garden wedding venue for their wedding- Trebah. Situated near on the Helford Passage near Falmouth, it is a beautiful venue...

Ross and Sarah - Newquay Wedding Photographer

October 3, 2015

Ross and Sarah have a strong relationship with Cornwall. They regularly travel down to enjoy Cornwall's superb coastline and beautiful countryside. For their wedding they had selected a hidden...

Nick and Vanessa - a Bude Wedding

July 26, 2015

I always love to hear from couples who are travelling down to Cornwall to get married. It is a beautiful part of the world and is blessed with some...

Sunset Wedding Pre Wedding Shoot Newquay

Pre Wedding Photography Shoot, Newquay

July 5, 2015

I thought I would just post some shots from a lovely pre wedding photography shoot that I did at Crantock near Newquay the other day. With any beach sunset...

Jon and Zsa - a Devon wedding.

June 16, 2015

The beautiful Saint Werburgh’s Church by Wembury Beach and Langdon Court in South Devon provided the venues for the wedding ceremony and reception of Jon and Zsa. The day...