Paula & Jame's Wedding - Saturday 10th April 2010 - Christ Church, Reading, Berkshire

When I met Paula and James for their pre wedding meeting at the church where they where to be married, it was a shock to find the groom-to-be actually had the keys to the very grand and beautiful church - Christ Church in Reading, Berkshire.

I soon found out that James dad is the priest-in-charge at Christ Church which explained this. His father Rev, David West would not be taking the service however as this would be too emotional. Keeping the wedding service very personal Jame's uncle Venerable Malcolm Colmer, Archdeacon of Herefordshire prepared and took the service for James and Paula.

The service was very personal and beautiful to watch. James uncle also provided light hearted humour to the service too, which completed a truly beautiful service.

James joked he could have been an advert for andrex as he shed so many tears.

James and Paula held their reception at The Blue Room at Reading university. Everyone had a fantastic time and the day was made complete by the sun shining.

Thank you Paula and James for a beautiful day, I really enjoyed photographing your special day and am pleased you both are so happy with your photographs.

Denise & Chris - Wednesday 10th March 2010 - A very local wedding

This was my third wedding of the year. My first Wednesday wedding ever and the most local wedding ever with the church being just a few steps away from my front gate!

I just popped my bags on my shoulder and walked over to the church in the morning to await the arrival of Chris the groom and his David his best man.

Chris and Denise amazed me as they planned this wedding in a matter of weeks, (I took eighteen months to plan mine). I believe mum was a huge help with the preparations too. Following a beautiful service Chris and Denise held their reception at The Mill House in Swallowfield. Guests where served a delicious afternoon tea.

Thank you to the wonderful staff who really spoilt me with a plate of cakes and large cup of tea, what kind service? :-)

All the speeches where thoughtful and funny. The best man did a great job! I love speeches.

Congratulations Denise and Chris I think I enjoyed your day nearly as much as you. It was an honour to photograph your special day.

Saturday Portrait Sessions - 13th March 2010

Below I include some of my favourite images from March's family portrait sessions.

I have been running these studio sessions for quite a few months now and they are becoming very popular and spaces fill up very fast.

I am able to keep prices of packages very reasonable (£28.50-£100.00) as I hire a local hall out for these sessions rather then run a full time studio with large over heads.

If you are interested in booking a session or have any questions please call or email me for availability.

Baby Harry - Photo Shoot at home

Last Sunday I photographed Baby Harry at his home in Berkshire.

I had photographed his parents wedding back in 2007 so was excited to catch up with Anna & Eddie and their new addition.

"Your early" Anna said as she answered the door. Unfortunately for them they had forgot to put their clocks back the night before and found their photographer on their doorstep at 9.30am their time. 10.30am my time!

I enjoyed a cup of tea with them after they had changed out of their dressing gowns and we all had a little giggle. :-)

It was great to see them all and luckily mummy had already bathed Harry and had him ready for his shoot anyway!

Harry performed well and although we didn't get smiles we caught some very cute photographs of him.

I look forward to photographing all the family in May.