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Stretton Manor Barn Wedding Photographer Situated at the edge of the Peak District, amongst the rolling hills of Derbyshire, you will find Stretton Manor Barn. This beautiful wedding venue is always such a joy to photograph – it just oozes comfort, love and warmth. The rustic feel of the Barn combined with the surrounding lush […]

Surprise Engagement Photoshoot Derby Surprise engagement photoshoots are definitely some of the most exciting shoots to be a part of! I also find that they require the most planning. It can be so hard to keep the whole thing a secret—especially when you want the moment to be photographed too. As well as the whole […]

Why have a winter engagement photoshoot? For many couples, the idea of having professional photos taken on their wedding day can feel a little intimidating. You might be wondering: How do we pose? Where should we look? Will it feel awkward? One of the best ways to ease these nerves is with a winter engagement […]

Bath Wedding Photography I first met Sam and Kez during their engagement shoot in the Peak District. At that point, they hadn’t yet chosen a wedding photographer, so it was such a wonderful surprise when, after seeing their engagement photos, they asked me to capture their summer wedding too. From the start, they knew exactly […]

Capturing Memories In Derby, One Family At A Time Family life is an absolute whirlwind – trust me, as the father of a ‘strong willed’ toddler, I know! One moment she was taking her first steps, and now here we are, buying her first school uniform. I can’t quite understand where all that time went! […]

Why you NEED to have a baby photoshoot You’ve just had a baby! Yay! Congrats!! Surly the last thing you want to do is invite some stranger into your house to take photos? Right?? Well, I’m here to try and convince you otherwise 🙂 I get it – you’re exhausted. You’ve just spent months waiting […]

Why have your Derby newborn photoshoot at home? Having a newborn can be a crazy, mad, joyous, rewarding, exhausting time… And everything in between! I recently had a client as me what the best time to have their in home newborn photoshoot was. Should they wait a few months until their baby was more aware? […]

Why have an extended family photoshoot? Getting everyone together for an extended family photoshoot photoshoot can be a daunting, and possibly frustrating experience. Some people might work shifts, some might live far away etc etc. So when you do finally manage to get everyone together, it had better be worth it! I find that with […]

Why have your family photoshoot at Sherwood Pines, Mansfield? Sherwood Pines is one of those locations that I always recommend for a family photoshoot – I’m actually really surprised I haven’t written a blog post about it before! One of my favourite things about this location is the sheer size of the place. It’s HUGE! […]

Family Photoshoot at Attenborough I think people can be somewhat hesitant to ask me whether they can bring their dog along for their family photoshoot. I assume this is because some people can be a bit nervous around dogs, or maybe they worry their dog might misbehave? Well – worry not! I absolutely love dogs […]