Peterborough Hero - Miquilina Benguela (Lina)

Peterborough Hero - Miquilina Benguela (Lina)

I'm delighted to shine a spotlight on another one of Peterborough's heroes.

‘Peterborough Heroes’ is a project where I do a free family photoshoot for someone who goes above and beyond in helping the community. If you'd like to nominate someone then let me know and I'll add them to the list.

The wonderful Lina (in the beige top) was recommended to me by one of my clients, Jean (in the black top). The lady in the grey top is Isabel, Lina's sister who was visiting from Portugal. Lina has no family in the UK.

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The Bruisyard Country Estate - wedding photos of Luke and Shelley

The Bruisyard Country Estate - wedding photos of Luke and Shelley

Luke and Shelley’s wedding at Bruisyard Country Estate was a doozy (that’s a good thing btw!!)!

Luke is a project manager and it was clear to see how much work had been put into their stunning day. But the attention to detail didn’t detract from the fun and emotion of the day. I hope it’s clear from the photos that the day was also full of life, love and laughter, all nestled in a gorgeous venue that I hope to come back to soon.

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The Old Bridge Hotel Huntingdon - wedding photos of Oliver and Zoe

The Old Bridge Hotel Huntingdon - wedding photos of Oliver and Zoe

Ollie and Zoe’s wedding at The Old Bridge Hotel in Huntingdon was super chilled as they were keen to focus their attention on their guests by stripping away some of the usual wedding traditions such as speeches, first dance and cake cut etc.

This meant time pressures were removed and everyone could focus on catching up, eating, drinking, laughing and crying (the good kind!).

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Do wedding photographers have a money-back guarantee? Very rarely, but I do!

Do wedding photographers have a money-back guarantee? Very rarely, but I do!

The short answer is well over 90% of wedding photographers don’t offer a money-back guarantee, but I do!

There are several reasons the vast majority of wedding photographers don’t offer a money-back guarantee, so let’s look at each one in turn.

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The William Cecil wedding photos of Jack and Beth

The William Cecil wedding photos of Jack and Beth

When there’s dancing on the roof of The William Cecil then you know it’s a fun wedding!

I was delighted to book Jack and Beth’s wedding because I knew Beth’s mum through helping out at a charity ball to help The Phoenix School.

I knew it would be a fun wedding because when I asked them to describe their wedding in 3 words they said it would be fun, memorable and family-oriented.

Couple that with the beautiful William Cecil and you have the perfect combo of a fun couple and a great venue.

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Four things a wedding photographer might ask during a consultation 

Four things a wedding photographer might ask during a consultation 

This is a guest post written by The Wedding Wire (although the photos are mine)…

The photographer plays a crucial role in any wedding, documenting the special, unique moments that take place throughout the day and night. The work they do on this all-important day will be cherished for the rest of your life, so you’ll want to make sure everyone’s on the same page when it comes to your wants and needs. In this post, we highlight four questions you should prepare for before your consultation with a wedding photographer. 

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Irnham Hall wedding photos - Darren and Leanne

Irnham Hall wedding photos - Darren and Leanne

Irnham hall near Grantham in Lincolnshire is the perfect venue for wedding photos for so many reasons…

…The majestic 650 year old Irnham Hall that makes the perfect backdrop

…A lake, meadows, flowerbeds and grand old trees

…A rope swing which is far too tempting not to play on!

…Fountains encircled by fairy lights

…A grand reception hall with beautiful decorations

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Mayday Retreats - a rustic wedding venue in Lincolnshire

Mayday Retreats - a rustic wedding venue in Lincolnshire

Rustic weddings rule!! I loved Kay and Nicole’s quirky and rustic wedding at Mayday Retreats in Lincolnshire.

There were so many highlights it’s hard to know where to start. 

Maybe these snippets will give you a flavour of the fabulous kaleidoscope of love, laughter and lunacy we had at Kay and Nicole's wedding…

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Extended family photoshoot at Burghley House

Extended family photoshoot at Burghley House

Burghley House is a huge and beautiful historic park in Stamford and this family were keen to have their photoshoot there as it holds a lot of memories for them. 

The grandmother is also an avid high-heel wearer so rampaging through woods wasn’t really the vibe she was after, but as you can see there was still a lot of love and cuddles.

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Tips to prepare for your family photoshoot

Tips to prepare for your family photoshoot

Here are some of my best tips to prepare for your family photoshoot to ensure it goes smoothly. 

In 15 years I’ve never had to re-do a family photoshoot because I couldn’t get any photographs. I once had to re-do a newborn shoot because it was a really hot day and the baby couldn’t settle so we did it the following week at no extra charge. Part of the reason for this 100% success rate with family photography is down to these tips… 

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Holmewood Hall Wedding - A wedding photographer's review

Holmewood Hall Wedding - A wedding photographer's review

The Holmewood Hall wedding venue near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire is one of my all-time favourites. 

I know how hard it is for a bride and groom to choose a wedding venue, so I thought I’d explain what makes Holmewood Hall so great while also honouring this great venue (which also happens to be very near my home!)

Most venues have something that lets them down photographically but Holmewood Hall scores highly in every department. 

The venue is beautiful inside and outside, rain or shine, in every room and in every situation throughout the day.

Let me take you through the typical stages of a wedding and the benefits of choosing Holmewood Hall for each of those stages…

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Winter family photoshoot Cambridge

Winter family photoshoot Cambridge

Winter may not seem the best time to have a family photoshoot but it actually has some advantages and I do a lot of them around the Cambridge and Peterborough areas.

One huge benefit is that the light is beautiful, especially if the sun is out. 

This is because photographing outside is always best when the sun is low in the sky because it makes the light more golden. In winter the sun never gets high so it’s golden all day long and you don’t have to take the children out late.

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Winter family photography in the woods

Winter family photography in the woods

People assume that winter family photography isn’t great outside, but it totally is! I brought Oyadiyah and her family to the woods and we had an amazing photoshoot.

We actually took a few photographs in their home first as they wanted the variety. As you can see, family photography is more about the expressions and family connection rather than where you are. 

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Autumn family photoshoot Stamford

Autumn family photoshoot Stamford

I took the Whitfield family to the best possible wood for an Autumn family photoshoot near Stamford. Not only that, I took them on the best possible week too.

Do you know the best week in the whole year for Autumn leaves in Cambridgeshire? It’s the middle of November. At least it is for Beech trees and they’re some of the best leaves for an Autumn family photoshoot because they’re big and orange and lie thick on the ground like a carpet. The reason mid November is best for Beech woods is because the leaves are at their most orange. Not only that, but plenty of leaves have fallen to the ground which helps give that thick orange carpet and also ensures some light comes through the canopy so it’s not too gloomy.

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Autumn family photography Peterborough

Autumn family photography Peterborough

I know a wood where you can get beautiful Autumn family photography in Peterborough right up until April! 

The secret is finding a wood with lots of Beech trees because they have beautiful bright orange leaves that photograph well and they lay thick on the ground. They’re also great for throwing at childish photographers!

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Putteridge Bury wedding photos - Daniel and Christina (and 2 more Daniels!)

Putteridge Bury wedding photos - Daniel and Christina (and 2 more Daniels!)

Daniel and Christina had a beautiful Autumn wedding at the majestic Putteridge Bury

They booked me after seeing me photograph a wedding they were guests at, which is always a lovely way to get picked.

Great banter and a chilled attitude meant the chilly weather was barely noticed as we celebrated surrounded by a kaleidoscope of Autumn leaves.

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