Claire and Colin got married in Notley Tythe Barn. Claire got ready at the nearby hotel, The Oxfordshire. Her bridesmaids kept her laughing and certainly kept her nerves at bay. Meanwhile Martyn photographed the family and friends arriving at the venue.

Claire’s bridesmaids wore stunning dresses from a shop that made reproduction gowns in 50’s style. Claire’s dress was understated elegance.

Despite the wedding being held inside the barn in winter, we were able to photograph the service without flash. Especially during the service we aim to be as unobtrusive as possible.

Afterwards it was so mild that most people went outside for the reception drinks! As the sun was setting we took advantage of the gorgeous light and got some loosely directed shots of the two of them.

After the wedding breakfast, there were some heartfelt speeches. I enjoy learning a bit more about the couple. It also gives me an ideal opportunity to capture photographs of anyone that I haven’t already photographed. Often friends are so engrossed in the speeches they are unaware of us and the natural portraits in my opinion tell more of a story.

Coverage ended with their first dance and then people throwing shapes on the dance floor.

James and Georgia had a winter wedding at Notley Tythe Barn, Thame, Buckinghamshire.

I photographed the preparations at the brides mothers house, while Martyn followed James to the pub. Don’t worry while James had a customary pint to calm his nervous, Martyn sticks with non-alcoholic Coke!

Back at the house, there were lots of beautiful details to photograph. Georgia’s something blue was a garter with her new name embroidered on it, a present from James. The bouquets had white roses with seasonal berries and ivy. The colour theme was an unusual brown and ivory, the bridesmaids had classy long brown dresses. Georgia’s stunning dress was Art Couture.

Geogia did her own make-up in her sisters room. On the wall hung the words, live, laugh, love, which I thought were very apt. The mother of the bride helped with the finishing touches. There were a few mirrors in the bedroom, I couldn’t resist a few mirror shots of the bride seeing herself ready to be married.

Meanwhile back at Notley Tythe Barn, the barn looked magical with fairy lights everywhere, its ideal for a winter wedding. James it has to be said looked very nervous! However he soon relaxed when he saw his beautiful bride! Geogia was given away by her mother, as she gave Georgia a kiss at the top of the aisle, Martyn and I both captured it from different viewpoints.

I was expecting to photograph the service in very low light and I’d come prepared with Nikons best kit, where I can photograph in near darkness without flash! However there was plenty of soft, good quality light and perhaps more importantly lots emotion to photograph.

After the service, we did the family groups inside. While the snow hadn’t settled, it was certainly cold! The couple braved going outside for some photographs in the soft November light.

The speeches were both heartfelt and funny, allowing us capturing both the tears and the laughter.

We were treated to some very tasty sausages and mash, which gave us energy to photograph the first dance. I was able to use iso 6400 and photograph without flash, capturing the mood perfectly. You can see the look of joy in their faces.

We are truly delighted with the photos, many people have commented that they are the best wedding photo’s they have seen and I think this is a real credit to yourself and Martyn.

James and Georgia

something blue – James gave Georgia a garter with her new name on

Georgia doing her make-up, love the wording behind on the wall, ‘live, laugh, love’ very apt

bridesmaid in brown

Georgia’s mother having her hair done by her daughter

very excited mother of the bride

I love this one of Georgia looking in the mirror

a happy bride arriving

James looked very nervous!

James is happy to see Georgia

Georgia gives her Mum a kiss

Georgia gets emotional

best man finds the rings

a few photographs of the couple using the soft November light

Notley Tythe Barn at night

emotional speeches

James shamed by the best man

Georgia showing off her ring

With a brown colour theme, of course you need chocolate cake

an impromptu confetti moment

father daughter dance

I’ve called this session ‘shoot the dress’ rather than ‘trash the dress’ as we made sure the dress was protected for the sitting down shots. We did lots of these as we couldn’t do them on the day due to the rain!