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To hire or not to hire……

A professional wedding photographer to cover your wedding that is!

Ok I admit it’s a well debated topic, and one that will probably never go away.  Our views are obvious.  Not least because (a) its our livelihood (b) we trained for it & spend a fortune on kit & insurance etc and (c) we’ve seen lots of ‘my friend has a camera’ photos and usually they ain’t pretty.  But do people really believe that not hiring a professional is a good way to save money?

My standard reply at wedding fairs to anyone who says “my friend is doing it…she’s got a camera and takes nice pictures of flowers/cars/cats..”  is to mention that I have a sewing machine at home and make nice bunting…but I wouldn’t dream of making a wedding dress.  Oh yes I know my limitations.

So naturally I was surprised when Vogue magazine (you know…that glossy magazine full of glossy professionally taken pictures…) said it wasn’t worth hiring a pro.  Fortunately for us we’re in demand, which means there are lots of sensible couples out there.  One bride from Australia shares the same view and replied to Vogue by posting a selfie next to a shot taken by her hired professional at the same time.  This article sums it up nicely: http://petapixel.com/2016/01/14/this-is-why-you-hire-a-pro-wedding-photographer

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Sarah & James at St Dominic Parish Church & Sarah’s Family Home!

Yes ok you might have seen this couple before!  Sarah & James’ lovely pictures feature as one of our ‘Real Weddings’ on the front page of the website, and on our facebook page.  Of all the weddings we photographed last year, this one would win the ‘most chilled’ prize!  Sarah’s family farm provided the perfect location for the reception marquee – and theres no denying the surrounding fields are an absolute gift to a photographer 🙂  Such a happy day from start to finish. Sarah looked stunning in her bespoke lace dress, and James was definitely one very cool groom!
A fabulous day for all 🙂  And I absolutely have to mention Amelia at ‘Ice & A Slice Cakes’ for making what was possibly the most delicious chocolate cake I’ve ever tasted !! 🙂

Good luck for your future together guys.  We wish you all the very best x

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Cheryl & Mark at St Mary & All Saints Church & Staddon Heights Golf Club

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In May last year we photographed the wedding of Cheryl & Mark.  I worked with Cheryl years ago, so it was fab to catch up with her again and meet her lovely family 🙂  A lovely laid back service at St Mary & All Saints Church in Plymstock was followed by a quick(ish!) trip to Hooe Lake for some photos.  VW camper vans are always fun on winding roads and over speedbumps…but we got there!

It was the most beautiful day for a wedding and by the time we got to the reception at Staddon Heights Golf Club, every guest was outside enjoying the sunshine.  And if you’ve never been to Staddon Heights I can recommend the views – they are amazing!  The laid back approach continued with a hog roast & buffet, and we just managed to sneak in a couple of sunset shots before we left everyone to party on.

A great day for a great couple, not forgetting their completely adorable & cheeky children!  We wish you both a very long & happy life together x

More photos of this lovely wedding are on our facebook page 🙂

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Catrina & Clifton at The Carbis Bay Hotel, near St Ives Cornwall

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Earlier this year we had the pleasure of photographing Catrina & Clifton’s beautiful wedding at The Carbis Bay Hotel.  We did a lot of travelling about that day!  After Catrina’s preparations (make up & hair at the Carbis Bay Hotel followed by dressing at The Mustard Tree B&B) we headed off to the church for one of the most heartfelt services we’ve ever had the privilege to photograph.  Then it was back to the Carbis Bay Hotel, with a stop off en route at a country location to give them both a few minutes to themselves, and also to capture some beautiful photos of course!

Fabulous beach wedding photos, a full-on party (with our photobooth for added fun!) and some amazing fireworks on the beach ended a thoroughly enjoyable day!  Catrina & Clifton were an absolute joy to spend time with, as were their lovely families & friends.  We wish you all the love & luck in world for your happiness together 🙂

For more beautiful photos from this wedding visit our facebook page 🙂

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Amy & Jim at St Elizabeth’s House

A gorgeous September day for a wedding!  Amy & Jim chose the beautiful St Elizabeth’s House in Plympton, Plymouth as their venue.  St Elizabeth’s is a stunning location for a wedding with amazing spaces inside and out. Having warned us that they don’t like being in front of the camera(!) we’re pleased to say that they were both pretty chilled – and rather photogenic – on the day 🙂  The sweet cart proved popular with all the guests and an amazing day was topped off with live music from ‘The Vibes’.  Love and luck to Amy & Jim as they start the next exciting chapter in their lives together…the patter of tiny feet!

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Julia & James at The Carbis Bay Hotel

 

Julia & James’ sunny wedding in Carbis Bay was one of those simply happy days that leaves everyone in a good mood!  As both Julia & James are music teachers there was a nod to musicality in their theme, with pretty musical note ribbon in the flowers and sheet music paper for the confetti.

After the ceremony at The Carbis Bay Hotel and photographs on Carbis Bay Beach, we whisked them over to Godrevy for some photos. The evening sunlight really made the water sparkle, and we all managed not to get washed away by the incoming tide!

A lovely day for a lovely couple 🙂

 

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An absolutely gorgeous wedding at The Carbis Bay Hotel!  Not a whole lot of blue sky, but we made the most of what we got.  Abi looked stunning in her beautiful floaty dress and floral headdress, family & friends were great fun, and there was a lovely relaxed feeling to the day 🙂

 

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Super Duper Wedding Fayre – Sunday 22 March

If you’re planning a wedding then the only place to be this Sunday is the Tregenna Castle Hotel & Estate, St Ives.  All Super Duper events are completely fabulous and not to be missed!  We’ll be there from 11am to 4pm so why not pop along – grab your copy of the brilliant new Super Duper wedding magazine – and see how we can help your wedding day 🙂

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Kerry & Nathan at St Lalluwy Church in Menheniot & The Hannafore Point Hotel in Looe

Another lovely day of wedding photography in Cornwall with a truly lovely couple!  Kerry & Nathan have been together for quite a while & when I first met them it was obvious they really are meant for each other.

On the big day Nathan looked fab (and slightly nervous…) in his RAF uniform, and Kerry looked just beautiful in a dress that emphasized how tiny she is!

The church ceremony at St Lalluwy Church in Menheniot, Cornwall was wonderful and had such a happy atmosphere.  Afterwards we all headed off to the Hannafore Point Hotel in Looe, Cornwall, with its stunning views across the bay.  Kerry & Nathan wanted a bit of quiet time before greeting their guests so we stopped off at a spot overlooking Looe Island for some photos.  Onlookers were quite amused when chairs and a picnic basket emerged from the wedding car and the bride & groom proceeded to enjoy a cup of tea!

At the Hotel the room was looking beautiful, with the Mums heroically doing some last-minute decorating, and the wedding breakfast started with some very entertaining speeches.  Well done to everyone for those!

Later on we ventured outside again for some moonlit photography, before the evening entertainment started with a background slideshow of Kerry & Nathan’s ‘growing-up’ photos, followed by a brilliant disco that had everyone rocking!

Kerry & Nathan, thank you for involving us in your special day. We wish you both a long & happy life together and Nathan a safe return x

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