Clissold House Wedding Photography | Miranda + Ronan

Clissold House Wedding Photography

I love my job, I really do. I have always had a passion for photography, and feel honoured I am able to make a living doing something I love. It is always exciting to be invited to photograph a couple’s wedding, and Miranda and Ronan’s wedding was no exception.

When they selected my as their Clissold House wedding photographer, we discussed their ideas for the wedding. Miranda told me their wedding would be stylish, romantic and simple, and that she wanted the photos to represent this. Miranda and Ronan wanted their wedding album to include a mix of photography styles, and for it to include a few unique and unusual photographs from the day.

I always visit the wedding venue before the wedding, to let myself get acquainted with the features and layout of the venue. As I walk round the venue, I keep my eyes open for beautiful locations and features that would be perfect for photographs. As a Clissold House wedding photographer, I was looking forward to capturing some of the venue’s features. The building was first erected in the 18th century and is grade II listed, but it was recently updated during a refurbishment. The interior is stylish and contemporary, and full of natural light.

I offer documentary style wedding photography, and this means I am able to expertly capture the day as it happens. I try to capture as much of the ceremony as possible, not just the formal parts, but the little details that make a wedding unique.

As Miranda waited outside the ceremony, I was able to take some documentary style photographs of her. She looks calm and collected, as she waits with her bridesmaid and father outside the building. The vintage-inspired dresses the women wear look beautiful set against the green gardens in the background. I was inside the venue, waiting to photograph her walk down the aisle, but was able to take this beautiful shot of her final moments as a single woman.

Weddings are emotional occasions, filled with laughter, tears and excitement. As a wedding photographer, it is my job to capture these emotions and preserve them forever. Miranda and Ronan’s families were bubbling with excitement on the day of the wedding, and lots of joyful tears were shed during the ceremony itself. One of my favourite candid shots from the day, shows Ronan’s father and brother simultaneously wiping away tears during the ceremony. I hope that this photograph will always remind Miranda and Ronan of the love and support they have in the form of their families.

Miranda and Ronan asked for some unique shots that would look great hung on their walls at home. I found a leather chair, and asked Miranda to sit on Ronan’s knee. As the newlyweds chatted, I made my way up the picture perfect staircase. Once I reached the top, I leant over the bannister and took a photograph of the couple smiling up at the camera. It’s a beautiful shot, framed by the curved banister and twisting vines, the couple look the picture of happiness as they enjoy some private time on a very busy and exciting day.

Miranda’s vintage-inspired dress looks wonderful on the photographs, and one of my favourite shots shows her seated on the garden balcony alone. She is sat upright in a garden chair gazing out of shot. Behind her, the wrought iron railings, and blossoming garden with its vibrant shades, fade into the distance. The photograph wouldn’t look out of place in a high fashion magazine. I hope that this is one of Miranda’s favourite shots from the day, and that it is on display in her home for visitors to admire.

There is a great shot of Ronan alone too, enjoying a cigar with his brother during the evening celebrations. His brother is leaning across with a lighter, and this is the only light in the shot, giving a very dramatic effect of this age-old wedding tradition.

Clissold House Wedding Photography in London

If you would like to speak to me about your Clissold House wedding photography in London, please get in touch. Clissold House is a beautiful venue, and I have plenty more ideas for stunning photographs in this idyllic setting.

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel Wedding Photography | Emily + Pete

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel wedding photographer

If you look through Emily and Pete’s wedding photos, you’ll soon find that there aren’t many without smiling faces. I was excited to photograph Emily and Pete’s wedding because they are such a lovely couple. Always laughing, joking and smiling - every meeting I had with them was great fun. They were a great couple to work with, happy to follow my lead with the photography, but also full of inspired ideas of what they would like to see in their wedding album. I think it’s important to meet with the couple before the wedding, to chat about their wishlist and inspiration and come up with some great ideas to make sure they get the wedding album they really want.

I was looking forward to being their St Pancras Renaissance Hotel Wedding Photographer because it is such a beautiful venue. It is grand, luxurious and elegant, and I was looking forward to photographing at this venue again. Emily and Pete had their wedding ceremony in a Church, and that too was breathtakingly beautiful.

As is common in my line of work, I started my day with a group of excited bridesmaids preparing for the day. Hair, make up, dresses and lots of funny memories, hilarious anecdotes and nerves. I love being a fly on the wall at weddings, capturing a group of friends having fun, and also getting to know the couple who have invited me to be capture memories of their special day.

One of my favourite photographs from the wedding is of Emily and her bridesmaids making their way downstairs at the hotel. I waited a few floors up, and leaned over the bannister to take the shot. The staircase frames the photograph beautifully, and Emily is looking confidently into the lens as she walks down the stairs. I travelled to the Church with the bridesmaids, photographing them laughing and joking as we made our way to the ceremony. They were such a lovely group of friends, and were so excited to be part of Emily and Pete’s wedding.

The Church itself was grand, imposing and magnificent, as Churches often are. The tricky thing for a wedding photographer is capturing the intimacy of the ceremony as well as the grandeur of the location. I made my way to the balcony seating in the Church, ready to capture the ceremony from above. The resulting photos are beautiful, the tall windows, streaming sunlight and magnificent architecture tower above Emily and Pete as they take their vows.

As a St Pancras Renaissance Hotel wedding photographer, I understand why this is such a popular location. The exterior architecture is reminiscent of a fairytale castle, complete with turrets, cathedral windows and the imposed arched doorway at the front. I was sure to capture the hotel’s best features in my photographs of the wedding. People want to remember the location of the wedding, and how it looked on the day they said I do. .

Emily and Pete wanted the photographs to reflect the personality of their wedding, and to show their guests having a good time. They wanted to avoid ‘wooden’ looking shots of family groups huddled together, and instead wanted an album filled with friends and family enjoying themselves - so that’s what I gave them.

When the music and dancing was coming to an end, Pete and Emily made their across the deserted foyer at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. There is a beautiful black and white photograph capturing the moment, as the couple depart from their wedding celebration. The original tiles covering the floor, the high arched doorways and the divine window of the hotel are all captured in this photograph. It manages to capture the iconic beauty of the building, as well as the beginning of this couple’s married life. This is one of my favourite photos of the day, and I hope Emily and Pete love it too.

I am a St Pancras Renaissance Hotel wedding photographer. I have photographed a number of weddings in this location and am a huge fan of the romantic grandeur the hotel has to offer. I am a professional photographer offering a mix of reportage style wedding photography, artistic shots and posed photos. I can offer you a classic wedding album, as well as contemporary artistic shots to adorn your walls. I am based in London but am more than happy to travel, so please get in touch to discuss my availability.