Cheshire Weddings – Abi +Stephen

With grey clouds grumbling all week leading up to this gorgeous wedding I was a little nervous about the weather. It’s a hot topic at the moment amongst wedding photographers! Gladly Abi and Stephen were blessed with an almost rain free day apart from the speeches which didn’t matter as everybody was celebrating in the beautifully decorated marquee.

Stephen’s parents hosted the country reception with the most impressive house and gardens. I almost offered my National Trust pass when I arrived! Manicured lawns and happy,bouncing heads of tulips made for a beautiful setting admired buy all the guests.

I would like to mention and say thanks to Rev. David Walton of St Michael’s Church in Baddiley, Wrenbury who patiently helped me find a good position to photograph the service so I could capture the special moments between Abi and Steve whilst being very respectful of the service. Sometimes it can be very disappointing when I’m not allowed to work from the front of the church so I was very pleased that David and his team of church wardens were most considerate in accommodating my requests. Thank you.

It was also so lovely to see Caroline and Rick – one of my lovely wedding couples who are now awaiting the arrival of their baby!

Abi looked simply beautiful in her lace dress – elegant, demure and timeless. Although both a little nervous the smiles soon shone through and there was lots of laughter during the speeches. Everybody looked as if they were having a great time!

I know that there are lots of guests waiting for this post! If you were a guest at Abi & Stephen’s wedding and would like to view the complete gallery then please complete this form. Please let me know the surname of the groom for verification. You can also join my facebook fan page where you can ‘like’ the page and then tag yourself in the upcoming wedding album of Abi & Stephen which will be uploaded soon.

Enjoy the images!

Jill.x

Cheshire Wedding Photographer – Just one for Abi +Steve!

A single image from Saturday’s country wedding in Cheshire which had all the elements of a fine wedding held at the stunning home of Steve’s parents in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.

The full blog post will be ready towards the end of the week.

Jill.x

Wedding Photographer at Arley Hall.

Following on from last weeks preview image of Amanda and Steve’s wedding at Arley Hall here is a selection of images from their very fine day. Following a week of dismal weather I have to admit I was a little nervous that the umbrellas would be out in force but when Saturday arrived there was not a drop of rain!

There were some touching moments for me during this wedding. The arrival of the bride for one greeted by the sword party of RAF officers who Steve works with. Secondly as Steve waited for the arrival of his bride taking deep breaths to compose himself and then Amanda trying to hold back the tears as she walked down the aisle on the arm of her Mum to marry her love. I have to admit to wiping away a tear or two myself (but I didn’t miss a single shot I have to add!). A highlight was the hilarious best man’s speech and the images below really convey the uproar in the room.

Amanda had tastefully decorated the very beautiful Arley Hall and once again it looked stunning. The flowers were incredible  - hats off to the talented Laura Coleman for such prettiness. Of course I have to also mention the staff at Arley who are always so well organised. Simon, Tony and Michelle – thank you for making my job so much easier. It’s great to work with such a lovely team. Well done Arley Hall! I love being a wedding photographer and I’m lucky to work at venues such as Arley Hall who really take care of their couples and staff.

I know that there are lots of guests waiting for this post! If you were a guest at Amanda + Steve’s wedding and would like to view the complete gallery then please complete this form. Please let me know the surname of the groom for verification. You can also join my facebook fan page where you can ‘like’ the page and then tag yourself in the upcoming wedding album of Amanda + Steve which will be uploaded next week.

Enjoy the images!

Jill.x

Wedding at Arley Hall

A preview image of yesterday’s wedding at Arley Hall with Amanda + Steve.

Congratulations to you both!

I know that there are lots of guests waiting for the blog post…I reckon it will be ready on Friday. You can then register your details to view the complete gallery.

Have an amazing honeymoon in South Africa!

Jill.x

April showers did not spoil the happiness at this wedding last weekend! Kate and John travelled north from the capital where they both live and work as they had fallen in love with the beautiful walled gardens of Combermere Abbey. I have to say that the enchanting setting of this wedding venue makes it one of my favourite places to work at too. Conveniently placed on the Cheshire/Shropshire border it is a magical place for weddings and wedding photography. Another huge plus is the brilliant staff at Combermere Abbey who are incredibly helpful and great fun – perfect! The glasshouse and pavillion are ideally suited for weddings at Combermere Abbey accommodating wedding parties of all sizes.

Kate started her wedding celebrations the night before with some champagne I believe! The bridal party stayed at Crossley Cottage at Combermere Abbey which was flooded with natural light and furnishings to die for, something I always love for photographing the bridal preparations. I loved the colour scheme that Kate and John had chosen which was complimented greatly by the tasteful flowers by Lisa at Red Door Design. I’ve photographed a number of weddings where Lisa has provided the flowers and they are stunning every single time.

Although Kate is an actress I don’t think she could prepare for the emotions of her wedding day and had a few overwhelming moments which subsided with the help of her bridesmaids and Paul – a good friend. On the subject of Paul..you can spot him in the images below – just look out for the six pack!

Kate and John exchanged the wedding vows in St. Alkmund’s Church in Whitchurch and drove off in a vintage car to celebrate their marriage at Combermere Abbey. A few showers did not dampen the day one bit and everybody seemed to be having the best time joining in with the celebrations.

What a wonderful day. Many congratulations to you both!

Jill.x

Fine Art Wedding Photography

I would like to share with you an image from a wedding which has resulted in three subsequent couples booking me to photograph their big day. I love talking about this image as, for me, it sums up perfectly what documentary fine art wedding photography is all about. The bride and groom are greeting their family and guests after their marriage ceremony and in the queue of happy people I noticed the bride’s Grandfather. Earlier in the bridal preparations I had overheard the bride talking affectionately about her Grandfather so I had already established that they had a very close bond. I made sure that I was in position with my camera ready for their interaction which was so beautiful that I can remember it still.What makes this particular image is not just the composition and the light, most of all it is the pure emotion and sense of isolation between two people who utterly adore each other. The tender hand of a Grandfather and the closed eyes of a bride savouring that special moment.

Utterly priceless.

Bride on her wedding day emotional

…so what does that mean? What is a ‘documentary wedding photographer’ and how will it make your wedding images unique?

Well, of course very wedding is unique determined by the two of you  tying the knot and saying I do. You will love your dress, you will ooh and aah at your flowers, cry when you see you beloved husband to be waiting for you at the end of the aisle, smile like never before  (until your cheeks hurt) and the day will fly by at lightening speed – before you know it you will be dancing the night away.

Being a documentary wedding photographer, or photjournalist, I will capture all the emotions and details of your wedding in real time. Your memories will be authentic and full of natural elegance. There is also the opportunity to create some flattering portraits of the two of you taken with ease and in natural and relaxed settings. An ideal combination!

When your wedding day is over and you are back to everyday life as a married couple the moments and memories will become even more special. Your wedding album marks the beginning of your life together as man and wife, the visual narrative replaying your day and transporting you back to the sights, sounds and smells of your wedding day. That’s what your wedding photography should do – every time you look at it.

Don’t compromise on your memories. Invest in them.

If you would like to discuss your wedding photography please use the contact tab above to send me a message. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Jill.x

I love that my work as a wedding photographer takes me to such beautiful parts of the country such as this autumnal wedding at Hassop Hall. Weddings in the Autumn and Winter are always so cosy, epecially when there are lots of candles and tealights – perfect for adding romance and warmth.

This particular wedding at Hassop Hall was no exception with such attention to details with the arium lilies or calla lilies as they are also know, carried through to the iced cake decorations. Very pretty indeed.

Hassop Hall Hotel is located in the picturesque village of Hassop, near Bakewell, close to all the attractions of the Peak District and one of friendliest wedding venues.

Set in beautiful gardens and rolling parkland, the hotel offers you a perfect country setting for your wedding celebration offered in this family run establishment.

A Belle Epoque Wedding

Zoe + Matt were married at the boutique hotel Belle Epoque  – a perfect wedding venue based in Knutsford Cheshire.

The complete gallery of Zoe & Matt’s wedding is ready!  If you would like to view all of the images from their wedding, please register your details HERE. Let me know either the bride or grooms surname for verification please.

Here are some images from their day!

Sometimes all the elements of a photography session pull together to create something special.

Recently I spent some time with a lovely family who have three beautiful daughters, both inside and out.

Blessed with the most glorious light and the use of a location unique to Jensen Photography I was able to create some lasting images of quiet moments individually as well as showing sibling love.

This is the feedback from the girls’ Mum:

Jill.x