wedding photographer Bristol

Richard and Alison got married south of Bristol at St Audries Park. This is one of my favourite wedding venues. As a wedding photographer you look for a venue that will photograph well in all types of weather all of the year. St Audries ticks all the right boxes. This was a fantastic wedding with guests that made me feel ever so welcome.

wedding photographer Bristol

Kathryn and Michael got married in st Mary's church Stoke Bishop Bristol and went on to The Clifton Club Bristol. As you can see we did not let the weather stop us getting the all so important everyone shot. As a wedding photographer it's important to think on your feet, for this shot i placed the camera on a six foot pole which was held above my head. This ensured we got everyone in the shot not just the front row.

wedding photographer Bristol

Lucia and Michael got married in SS Philip and Jacob church and then went on to one of Bristol's top wedding venues the Winterbourne grange Hotel. As a wedding photographer it's so important to be able to take stunning photos in all types of weather and i a variety of light.

wedding photographer Bristol

David and Jo got married just north of Bristol at ST Mary’s church Thornbury. They had luck on their side as the sun came out for the day. It was then all off up the M5 to Tetbury north of Bristol for the reception.

wedding photographer Bristol

Ashley and Natalie got married in St Stephens church Soundwell Bristol. On yet another wet day but this did not spoil the occasion or the wedding photographs. The wedding reception was held just outside of Bristol at the Winterbourne grange hotel. A very popular wedding venue

wedding photographer Bristol

Ed and Louise got married away from Bristol in the wonderful village of lower slaughter. They wanted an autumn wedding with lots of colour. As you can see they got just what they wanted. Look carefully at the last one by the river and you can see some ducks coming into land

Wedding Photographer bristol

Clare and Ben got married at one of Bristols top wedding venues, Leigh Court. The weather did its best to stop us grabbing these wonderful images. On a days like this you earn your money as a wedding photographer, with all the years of experience to back you up

Wedding Photographer bristol

Peter & Jennifer held their wedding down at Priston Mill in the Tythe Barn. Yet another couple who got married in the winter and yet were lucky with the weather. As a wedding photographer i love the winter weddings as it gives me the opportunity to take image that would not be possible in the summer.

Wedding Photographer bristol

Damian & Rebecca held their wedding in one of Bristol's largest church's St Mary Redcliffe. They then made their way south of Bristol to Priston Mill. Both the church and the mill are great places to take wedding photographs. With such a happy couple i could not fail to capture some truly wonderful wedding memories.

Wedding Photographer bristol

Emma and Chris got married in one of my favourite churches in Bristol, Horfield parish church. As you can see, it is beautiful inside making for some wonderful wedding photographs. We then all made our way to one of Bristols premier wedding venues Leigh Court. With clear blue autumn sky yet more wonderful wedding memories were photographed.

Wedding photographer Bristol

Now this was no ordinary wedding. The bride, my sister Charlie, the Groom my friend Mike got married in Llandrindod Wells. The gorgeous little bridesmaid is my daughter Amy. After over 20 years of planning, Charlie got the wedding of her dreams. I am so please it all went so well despite the weathers best effort to ruin the day. As a personal note to Mike ARE YOU MAD.
Love you both

Wedding photographer Bristol

Being an ex Military man myself, it's always a great honour to photograph one of our fine young service men. Christopher and Samantha got married in Iron Acton just North of Bristol. The reception was held at the Royal Marriott hotel. The sun was out and the sky was blue to match the very smart RAF uniforms. Yet another wonderful wedding

Wedding photographer Bristol

I was very lucky to be the wedding photographer of Reuben and Catherine. They are not from Bristol but with Reuben being a diver they could not resist getting married on a ship. Where better than one of Bristol's most famous landmarks the SS Great Britain. I had a fantastic day photographing such a lovely couple and all of their guests.

Wedding photographer Bristol

Robert & Vanessa got married just north of Bristol at Tortworth church. I have been many times to Tortworth court as a wedding photographer but this was the first time to the church in the near by village. As you can see we were lucky with the weather and with such a beautiful bride i could not fail to capture wonderful photographs of their wedding.

Wedding photographer Bristol

Dawn & Paul got married away from Bristol at Northcote House Ascot. As a wedding photographer i wish this venue was closer to Bristol at it was superb in every way. Paul and Dawn had a fantastic wedding with massive smiles all day long.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

James and Laura got married just north of Bristol at Westonbirt Arboretum. I have not been there before this was the first time as a wedding photographer. I am almost glad it rained towards the end just so we could capture Laura in her fab new wellies. I cant say i have ever photographed a bride in a pair of wellies at a wedding before. I Have to admit they look great.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Alex & Angela got married just north of Bristol at the Compass Inn. It had to be the wettest day of the year, it did not stop all day. If you ask anyone who went "did it matter" the answer would be no.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Mark & Jaime got married in Bristol at St Peters Church. They both made my day very easy as a wedding photographer by being such a joy to photograph. The bright colours, good weather and very, very nice people all made my day one to remember. The wedding reception was held at Lyncombe Lodge which is a few miles south of Bristol

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Ian & Kate got Married at the Holy Trinity Church Westbury on Trim. Unfortunately the vicar there is one of the very few who will not allow any photographs, which is a real shame. However Tortworth Court, just north of Bristol, one of my favourite venues was the location for the reception. Tortworth have no such rules when it comes to wedding photography and as you can see we made the most of it.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

I travelled away from Bristol to photograph the wedding of Adam & Melanie. They got married near Oxford in a very pretty and old church. It was then of to mum and dad's for the reception.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Joe and Abi got married at St Mary Redcliffe. If you are from Bristol i am sure you will know this wonderful church. It's the tallest in bristol and makes for some spectacular wedding photography.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Yet another day this year when it rain and rain all day. Did it stop us having a great time, "no" This wonderful little chapel is not in Bristol but over the border in Wales. Which is a shame as i would like to photograph weddings there more often.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Phillip & Samantha got married at the beautiful church of St Mary's Bitton on the east side of Bristol. For such a small village it is a truly magnificent church. We then all drove south for the reception at Hunstrete House which is a very photogenic wedding venue.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Emma and Edward got married east of Bristol at Guyers House. It was the first time i have been to this wedding venue, but i hope it's not the last. It was another photographers dream with lots of photographic opportunities. The couple had a wonderful day in the sun. Not all the weddings i have photographed this year have been so dry.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Howard & Katherine got married just north of Bristol at the Holy Trinity Church Wickwar. At the end of the day we ended up with a very special set of wedding photographs. The day turned into a wedding photographers dream.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Paul & Stacy got married just south of Bristol in the very popular venue Priston Mill. We all had a wonderful wedding in glorious weather. At the Mill on a day like this i could not fail to capture wonderful memories of their wedding. The last photograph was taken in a near corn field, i hope you agree it was so worth the short walk.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Emily was a bridesmaid a a wedding i shot last year and it was lovely to see her again, this time as the bride. The wedding was held east of Bristol near Chippenham. It was yet another wonderful wedding and i hope, i have manage to capture many special memories of their wedding day.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

David and Jennifer had their wedding at the Bristol Evangelical church at Bradley Stoke. The reception was then held at one of Bristol's premier wedding venues Tortworth Court. As a wedding photographer each time i visit this venue i seem to get new and interesting wedding photographs

Wedding Photographer Bristol

The weather in and around Bristol has not been good of late but this was another wedding when it just held off enough for me to capture some great wedding photography. It was a day with a couple full of character and fun. I can’t recall too many other weddings when i have taken the brides photograph alongside a cow. The wedding was held south of Bristol at Cadbury house

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Lloyd & Clover's wedding is one i will not forget. It was so full of fun and love it made my job as a wedding photographer much easier. The reception was held in Bristol at the Jury's hotel. They are going to be very happy together.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Aaron & Kimberley got married in Bristol at the Arnos manner hotel. It was yet another wonderful wedding this time with weather to match. We captured some great wedding photographs including the one taken at one of the original gates to Bristol (a wedding photographers dream for a dramatic shot)

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Lindley & Isobel got married just south of Bristol at Plantations Restaurant. This was a first for me as a wedding photographer but i new we would all have a great time, and we did. It was a wonderful wedding of two people very much in love.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Andrew & Angela got married at Thornbury Parish church before heading off to the Marriott hotel at St Pierre for the reception. It was yet another great wedding held in very pretty settings. They will no doubt have difficulty in selecting the photographs for the album with so many great ones to choose from.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Neil And Sharon got married on the 01st June at the island church of St Mary's in the grounds of Orchardliegh. As wedding photographer it is a very challenging venue as the church has no electric. As always we managed to get some great images both inside and out. It was a wonderful wedding with great weather which was nice as rain was forecast.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Kevin & Sarah got married on the 17th May in one of my favourite churches in Bristol, Horfield Parish Church. As a wedding photographer, it's a dream wedding venue with it being big, bright and full of character. The reception was held at the Avon Gorge Hotel which left us with only a short walk to one of Bristol's most famous landmarks, Clifton Suspension Bridge. The wedding photographs look fantastic and i hope will give Kevin and Sarah many happy memories of their special day.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Matt and Georgina got married on the 04th May. The wedding was at St Pierre Chepstow only 30 minutes from Bristol. With a beautiful setting, a wonderful bride and groom and a vicar willing to let me photograph the wedding ceremony, i could not fail to capture this special day in their lives. All the guests were fantastic and had a great time. I also thought the speeches were very very good with special mention to Tubbs.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Che` & Lotty got married at Ashton court Bristol. A military wedding is always an honour to photograph and this one, is no different. The boys, all medics, looked fantastic in their uniforms, only out shone by Lotty the bride and the gorgeous bridesmaids. Have a look at the last photograph and try and spot the brides flowers as they fly through the air.

Wedding Photographer Bristol

Paul and Helen got married on what has to be one of the coldest days of the year. With a strong wind it made things difficult, but did we let that stop us, not a chance. The sun was out and we had a ball. Their service was held in St Martins church south of Bristol in Weston-Super-Mare with the reception at Cadbury house. As a wedding photographer working quickly is very important especially on days like this. Great wedding even it was on the chilly side.

Wedding Photographer Bristol : wedding venue

As a continuing part of my guide to wedding venues in and around Bristol this week i am showing you some images from Eastwood Park which is situated just north of Bristol. For a wedding photographer, this is one of those rare venues where it does not matter what the weather, you can always get great shots. Three of the four sides to the building have great locations for wedding photography. If you are having your service there or just the reception you will not be disappointed.

Fareham Wedding: Shaun & Kristy

Shaun & Kristy ask me to be their wedding photographer for their big day which was held down in Fareham Hampshire. The date was the 1st March, the venue was the beautiful Lysses hotel. As you can see, we were blessed with the weather which allowed us to make the most of this wonderful old hotel.

Wedding Photographer Bristol : Anthony & Zoe

Anthony & Zoe got married at Byzantium's in the center of Bristol. It's a great wedding venue, as you can see, even when you get married at 4pm in February it's still possible to get great photographs. I was made to feel very welcome by both families and their wedding was a joy to photograph.

Wedding Photographer Bristol : Michael & Sadie

Michael and Sadie got married in Christ the king Catholic church in Thornbury just north of Bristol. To have weather like this on your wedding day in July is lucky but to get it in February is something special. It was a wonderful wedding to photograph with a interesting and light church to take pictures in. As you can see this was there day and it was a pleasure to be there. The reception was held at Eastwood Park which as you can see makes a great backdrop for photographs.

Portraits Bristol

Kate and her family came along to my studio having been bought a voucher as a Christmas present. We got some lovely photographs my favourite being the family portrait against the grey back drop. Makes nice change from the white.

Portraits Bristol

I photographed Mark's wedding last year, since then as you can see they have a new addition to the family.

Portraits Bristol

It's nice to see there are some romantics left in the world. Daniel brought his girlfriend along for a portrait session on valentine day.

Portraits Bristol

I Photographed Sians wedding a few years ago so when she needed a nice portrait as a present she had no need to shop arounds. With a little one on the way i feel she will be back before to long.

Wedding Photographer Bristol : Ann & Phil

You may think that a 4pm wedding in January, in the rain, at a golf club would not make for good photo's. Well as you can see, both Ann and Phil had a great time and are very happy with some wonderful images. Being a professional photographer is all about being able to capture those special moments no matter what the conditions. Being a wedding photographer in Bristol is some what different to being one in sunny Spain but as you can see it's just as rewarding. I say to all my brides i have never, ever known the weather to spoil a wedding. The day is just to special for that to happen.

Wedding Photographer Bristol : Wedding Venues

Tortworth Court is another wonderful place to hold your wedding. Just north of Bristol it has to be up there with the best as far as wedding venues goes. They have a number of different rooms you can use as well as an orangey and in the summer a marquee. As a wedding photographer it ticks all the right boxes with superb gardens full of colour as well as plenty of scope inside in case it rains.

Wedding Photographer Bristol : Claire and Craig

The Wedding of Craig and Claire was held just outside of Bristol at the Hinton Grange Hotel on the 22nd December. They were very lucky with the weather which made being the wedding photographer a lot easier. I have photographed a few wedding receptions at the Hinton Grange but this was the first time photographing the wedding ceremony. I had to sit on the floor to get the shots of the service as the ceiling is very low and both Craig and i are quite tall. As you can see from this first photograph, despite it being very dark i was able to get some lovely shots of the service.

Wedding Photographer Bristol : Wedding Venues

I thought it would be a good idea to have a guide to some of the great wedding venues in and around Bristol. As a wedding photographer i look for settings that are great in all kinds of weather, 12 months of the year. My first wedding venue fits the bill in every way. Orchardleigh is a romantic Somerset Estate south of Bristol, with a magnificent Victorian Stately Home, an Island Church, 18-hole Golf Course and plenty of accommodation. This is a wedding photographers dream venue, every time I go back I find new and exciting places to take photographs. Below are are samples of my photography from two weddings held at Orchardleigh.

Portraits Bristol

Nicola came along to my Bristol portrait studio for some shots of her three boys. They loved nothing more than jumping up and down on top of each other. This made for some great photographs.

Wedding Photographer Bristol : Kate & Stephen

Stephen and Kate got married on the 07th Dec at St Johns church Clevedon, just south of Bristol. It was great fun being their wedding photographer on such a lovely day in such a bright and wonderful church. We were so lucky with the weather which for most of the day stayed dry. The reception was held at Cadbury house.

Hampton Court Palace

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to photograph an awards dinner at Hampton Court Palace. As a venue it was both wonderful and challenging at the same time. With lots of rules and regulations on how you can and cannot work. They are there to rightfully protect one of our great palaces. With Ruby Wax as the host a fun night was had by all.

Wedding Photography

Another wedding away from Bristol, this time Peterstone Court near Brecon. This time is was the turn of Bridget and Richard to tie the knot. It was another cold and wet day in November but as is often the case we still got outside for a few shots. It was my first visit Peterstone Court Which is such a great venue with great location for photographs both inside and out.

Wedding Photographer : Paul & Sarah

I was the photographer for Sarah & Paul who got married not in Bristol but Betchworth Surrey. The venue was Hartsfield Manor on a wet and windy Friday afternoon. As i say to all my couples i wont let the weather get in the way of great photographs. We even got a couple done outside.

Portraits Bristol

I met Emma back in October when i was the photographer at her Friend's wedding. She wanted to visit my studio when her Little girls was just old enough to sit. I hope you agree it was worth thew wait. All taken in my Bristol Studio

Portrait Studio

Photographing children is wonderful as you know the photographs will remain in the family for years to come. Lets hope they are not to embarrassing in 16 years time when mum shows them off at the family gatherings. Again shot in my Bristol studio

Portraits Bristol

Only a toddler can have this much energy. Faith came along to the studio in Bristol and after 30 Minutes went away with memories that will last a lifetime.

Portraits Bristol

Jane came along to my Bristol studio looking for some Christmas presents for her family. I am please to say they were very happy with the results.

Portraits Bristol

Guy came to my studio to for some fun shots of his family. As you can see we got what he wanted. However the little ones thought they would make me work hard for my money. I hope you agree it was worth the effort and time.

Portraits Bristol

Leslie came back to my studio for the second year running. Again with her daughter but this time with some friends and their dog.

Wedding Photographer Bristol : Matthew & Sara

On the 03rd of November i photographed the wonderful wedding of Matthew & Sara which was held at Tortworth Court. It was a fantastic wedding with amazing weather for November.

This years event was as usual a great success with the theme being the jungle. I hope the photographs show what a fun night it was.

Portraits Bristol

A very proud dad looked on as we had a great session in the studio with his two teen aged girls. As you can see they had fun, and dad got a great Christmas present for mum.