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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Creative relaxed portraits of the Bride and Groom around the wonderful grounds at Alrewas Hayes in Burton upon Trent by Contemporary and Creative Wedding Photographer Barry James

Alrewas Hayes| Faye + Mark

I absolutely adore a midweek wedding where the bride and groom have thought of everything to make their day flow smoothly…this is as it was for Faye and Mark For their Thursday wedding at the fabulous Alrewas Hayes, their day flowed as if planned by the very best of choreographers…. The images captured by myself and Stuart James […]

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