Ask A Bride: Why I Would 100% Recommend An Engagement Shoot
Aimee, aka Marvellous Mrs T, married Craig in September 2018 and I was fortunate enough to have been their photographer.I have always seen the value of an engagement shoot for…
Welcome to my collection of wedding advice; an accumulation of the knowledge I have gained attending weddings for a living.
You know I love being a wedding photographer, right?
Did you also know that I love to write about my experiences?
I am adding new resources to this collection on a regular basis so do keep checking back.
If you have any suggestions or questions please feel free to get in touch, I’m almost always available!
Getting Married at The Old Rectory Handsworth :: What To Expect
An Idyllic Wedding Venue in Handsworth? Having photographed quite a few weddings at The Old Rectory in Handsworth, Sheffield, I reckon I'm pretty well placed to give you a unique…
Getting Married at Wortley Hall :: What to Expect
Thinking About Getting Married At Wortley Hall? As a wedding photographer based in the Sheffield area I naturally find myself photographing weddings at Wortley Hall quite often.If you're thinking about…
4 reasons why I might not be the right Wedding Photographer for you
The last time I checked there were over 17,237 wedding photographers living on my street. You have a heck of a lot of choice when it comes to finding a wedding…
What if it rains on your wedding day?
Alanis Morissette once posited that rain on your wedding day was ironic. I would argue that, unless you are getting married in the Sahara desert, there is nothing ironic about…
Why Bridesmaids are the most important people at a wedding
The Maid of Honour There are plenty of articles and resources out there that will give you a full breakdown of all the duties a Maid of Honour and the…
Getting Married in Sheffield Town Hall :: What To Expect
For many, planning a Sheffield Town Hall wedding is a great option. For one, it saves you the cost of having to bring a registrar out to your wedding venue. Not to…
How To Find Your Perfect Wedding Venue :: Q&A with The Pumping House
The Pumping House Wedding Venue in Ollerton
A Wedding Supplier Q&A
In March 2018 I photographed Katie and Oliver’s wedding at the Pumping House in Ollerton.
I am proud to say that wedding was featured in Brides Up North in June the same year.
Since then I have kept in touch with Jo and the team who run the weddings at The Pumping House and they have very kindly agreed to answer a few questions to help out couples who are looking for their ideal wedding venue.
If you would like to find out more about the Pumping House have a look on their website. If you get in touch let them know I sent you :-).
So without any further ado, here is my first ever wedding venue Q&A.
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Anxious About Having Wedding Photos Taken? You’re Not The Only One
Are you worried about having your photo taken at your wedding?
First off, don’t panic. You are not the only one to be worried about wedding photos.
Your wedding is likely to be one of the only times in your life where a professional photographer will be training their lenses entirely on you.
Unless you are a professional model, in which case you can stop reading now.
Actually no, don’t go away just yet.
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Why Is Wedding Photography Expensive? The Value of Premium Photographers
Exploring The True Value of Premium Wedding Photography
If you have ever wondered how wedding photographers get away with charging what they do then you need to read this.
This article originally began life as a sales pitch to explain why I charged more than others for my wedding photography services.
My goal was to demonstrate why it was worth spending more on me and my services over the other guy who charges less.
The further I got into planning the pitch, the more I came to realise that the other guy’s approach to pricing is just as valid as my own.
I ended up deciding that it was best to do some proper research into the true value of wedding photography.
My big revelation was how wedding photography pricing is actually quite similar in many ways to airline fares.