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Why I love being a wedding photographer at the Cock O Barton in Cheshire

As a wedding photographer, I feel very lucky to live where I do, as I’m based on the borders of two beautiful counties- North Wales and Cheshire. Because of this, I get to shoot weddings at some of the UK’s most picturesque wedding venues.I…
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June 6, 2024
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Ask a wedding photographer: Top tips for stress free group shots

I’ve been a wedding photographer for about 20 years now, and in that time I’ve become something of an expert not just on wedding photography, but on weddings in general! I find that couples often end up asking me for advice, on everything…
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May 25, 2024
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The History Behind Your Favourite Wedding Traditions

I’m a professional wedding photographer, so it’s probably no surprise to hear that I love all things ‘wedding’! As part of this, I love hearing about the history behind wedding traditions- I find it really interesting how ancient customs…
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May 17, 2024
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Do I need a second wedding photographer?

As a wedding photographer, this is a question I get asked a lot by couples who are trying to figure out whether they need to budget for a second shooter or not. There isn’t really a ‘yes or no’ answer to this question, as it totally depends…
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April 15, 2024
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Ask a wedding photographer: are there eco-friendly alternatives to confetti?

I’ve been a wedding photographer for about 20 years now, and in that time I’ve become something of an expert not just on wedding photography, but on weddings in general! I find that couples often end up asking me for advice, on everything…
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April 5, 2024
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Ask a wedding photographer: How can I include my dog in my wedding day?

I’ve been a wedding photographer in Cheshire and North Wales for about 20 years now, and in that time I’ve become something of an expert not just on wedding photography, but on weddings in general! I find that couples often end up asking…
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March 20, 2024
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Ask a wedding photographer: Which Group Shots Do I Need?

I’ve been a wedding photographer in Cheshire and North Wales for about 20 years now, and in that time I’ve become something of an expert not just on wedding photography, but on weddings in general! I find that couples often end up asking…
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March 9, 2024
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A day of love, Autumn colours, and custard slices!

October was an insanely busy month for me. Weddings, pre wedding shoots, family shoots… and in a blink of an eye it came and went. One of the highlights of this super-busy month was Tesni and Gwydion’s beautiful wedding at the incredible…
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February 18, 2024
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