SS Great Britain Shoot for Beautiful Brides Magazine

Visitors aboard the SS Great Britain must have seen many sights over the years. On Saturday they were treated to a fashion shoot courtesy of Beautiful Brides magazine. Nearly 30 dresses, two models, two stylists and one photographer, it was a non stop day of photographs using lots of different backgrounds on the ship and surrounding area.

Many thanks to Mimi and Sarah, my fantastic models.

Here are some of my favourite images:

Vicky and Martin

There aren't many more picturesque settings than Compton Dando Church and Chew Valley lake, the setting for Vicky and Martin's wedding on Saturday. As Vicky's parents are my next door neighbours, it was probably the shortest journey I have ever made to a wedding! After a very wet start, the rain gave way to a bright afternoon and we managed to take most of the pictures by the lake, with all the Autumn colours as a stunning backdrop.

Here are few of Vicky and Martin's images:

Nicky and Drew

What a treat - a long weekend in Cornwall for Nicky and Drew's wedding at the famous Horn of Plenty in the Tamar Valley.

With four bridesmaids, the mother of the bride and the bride to have their hair and make up done, it was an early start at Nicky's house for some shots of the girls getting ready. By 10am the champagne was flowing and there was an incredible sense of excitment in the air.

After a beautiful and romantic service in their local church, Nicky and Drew and their guests headed off to enjoy a glass of pimms on the terrace of the hotel, with its breathtaking views, before sitting down to a fantastic meal.

Here are a few of their photographs:

Fashion Shoot for Folio Magazine

Today was an action packed day shooting on location in Park Street's Goldbrick House. A relatively new venue for weddings and events, Goldbrick has a stylish and relaxed atmosphere and, if you are enjoying the sunshine on the roof terrace, it is difficult to believe you are just off one of the busiest streets in Bristol.

Thank you to my fabulous models Maria and Tony, who both worked very hard all day (and didn't get to drink quite all the champagne!) and to Rachel, the stylist and Editor. Keep your eyes peeled for the shoot, in the October edition of Folio.

Here are some of my favourite images from the day:

Neasha

It is not often that I have the chance to take a set of photographs in such a magical place as I did on Saturday. The Roccoco Gardens in Painswick, Gloucestershire, was a beautiful backdrop for a shoot to mark Neasha's 18th birthday. Neasha enjoyed having her make up done by professional make up artist Clare Bryce from Pure Pamering (www.purepampering.co.uk). We then took a variety of images using the gardens and the stunning September light.

Here are a few of my favourite images:

Catherine and Marcus

September can be such a lovely month with gorgeous light and lots of opportunities for great images. Friday was no exception as Marcus and I waited in the sunshine for Catherine to arrive for their ceremony at Bristol Registry Office. Cutting it very fine, Catherine's car screeched to a halt, after being stuck in traffic and after a speedy entrance, the ceremony was underway.

Catherine and Marcus wanted their album to have a really contemporary and colourful feel so many of their images after the ceremony were taken around the floating harbour and @Bristol areas. Guests then moved on to the Queen's Square Bar for drinks and canapes followed by a meal at Byzantium. Here, I was sorely tempted to cut myself a piece of wedding cake early, as it smelled so chocolately, but I managed to resist!

Here are a few pictures from their day:

Rachael and Paul

I have really enjoyed getting to know Rachael and Paul over the last two years. We have kept in touch throughout the planning of their wedding and recently I went up to spend an afternoon with them at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire, the stunning medieval setting for their wedding.

I expect Paul is glad that sticking purple skeleton leaves on things is now a thing of the past, but all their hard work paid off on Saturday when I photographed their wedding. Rachael was a demon walker in her Jimmy Choos, a skill I can only admire, as we took most of their photographs around the lake infront of the house.

Here are a few images from the day: