Penkridge Contemporary Wedding Photographer

The Moat House | Claire + Chris

Today was yet another wedding that could have fallen victim to the unsettled weather that we experience in this country. It kept fine for the grooms arrivals, bucketed down just before the brides entrance, cleared up for the family groups and the bride & groom’s personal portraits before monsoon like conditions forced us inside with just one outdoor shot still to do – the main group shot of 80 people – an impossible indoor shot……then with just 5 minutes to go till the wedding breakfast was due to be served at The Moat House – clear skies – just enough time to finish the coverage – wow – that was a close one!

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Contemporary portraits of the Bride and Groom at Hawkesyard Hall in Rugeley by Rugeley Professional Wedding Photographer Barry James

Hawkesyard Estate | Claire + Andrew

It was back to one of our favourite venues for today’s wedding of Claire and Andrew, the wonderful Hawkesyard Estate.  The day began with Claire’s final preparation shots in the company of Carrie from Mirror Mirror Beauty.  Beautiful sunshine greeted the guests as they began to assemble, with the extremely talented classical guitarist Derek Brock providing their entertainment.  After […]

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Stunning night time portraits on the waterfront wedding at The Waterfront in Barton Marina by Burton-on-Trent Candid and Contemporary Wedding Photographer Barry James

The Waterfront Barton Marina | Emma + Scott

Main season for us starts as last year ended with yet another “first visit” to today’s very unique venue The Waterfront at Barton Marina, with it’s absolutely endless opportunities for photography.  Scott was first to arrive in Special Day Services XJ6 Jaguar but then quickly disappeared to make sure everything was organised and going to plan, anyone in the retail […]

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Creative night time portraits at Weston Hall in Stafford by Stafford Wedding Photographer Barry James

Weston Hall, Stafford | Janine + Nigel

A lot of planning goes into a wedding including a meticulous timetable of events of when everything should happen but that does not normally include when it should rain! Our coverage of the day’s events was due to end at 3pm then recommence at 8pm – guess what? – it rained solidly between those two times…..someone was blessed.

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