Do you wish...
The million questions you don’t have answers to yet would stop racing around your head at 3am? Suppliers would tell you what you really need to know so you don’t have to guess for yourselves? You had more encouragement and fewer opinions?
Well, your karma collection must be high… because your wish just came true!
Take a minute. Breathe.
This is a place where you can relax and find support.
I’ve created this corner to share the kind of honest information you’d hope to get from a good friend who also happens to be an experienced wedding photographer.
It's all free. Please, help yourselves!
For couples who are just starting the very exciting task of planning their wedding
Everything I know, I share with you
FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY RESOURCES
Sally & Ben
“Suppliers weren’t interested when we said we didn’t have a date yet. They only wanted to book us, not help us, but Sarah really cares and you never feel like you’re just another job.”
Heidi & Ricky
“Sarah answered all our questions about photos and even weddings in general. We really appreciated the care she put into something that was so important to us.”
Zoe & Danny
“Sarah has a wealth of experience; she’s by no means just a photographer, she’s a wedding guru!”
Laura & Ian
"Sarah did an excellent job of guiding us through the once daunting prospect of our wedding photography. We really enjoyed her help and guidance."
Lizzie & Adam
“We were easy-going but struggled at times to make decisions. To this end, we really liked being guided through the whole process but never felt pushed or pressured.”
Kind words
Take what you need, ignore the rest, come back anytime.
Choose your adventure
Setting the tone
Doughnuts disappear faster than cake.
Scissors are the most sought-after wedding day item.
Wedding photos don’t start with a camera.
... They start with your energy, how you feel, the way you experience your day.
Paws up: By downloading this guide, you’ll get my emails. Which I think you'll find pawsitively helpful. But you can run free at any time with one quick click.
Need a helping paw to involve the real love of your lives? I’ve done the trial, error, and poop-scooping for you with a pawsome fur-family guide to dog-friendly wedding photos.
Pop your details in here to get your free guide.
Include your fur-family
Finding Your Venue
To help you find the venue that feels completely and utterly you, I've pulled together my favourite spots across Northamptonshire and beyond, and gathered some guides on what you might want to ask a venue from a photography perspective.
Being based in Northamptonshire, I’m (very happily) surrounded by an abundance of countryside estates that are available for weddings. So whether you want a country house, orangery, parkland, garden, or converted barn, you might find “the one” in my portfolio.
I’ve rounded up my regular and most favourite wedding venues in one place. Some in Northamptonshire, some further afield.
Each venue links to a dedicated page where you can see photos, discover what makes it so great for wedding photography, and find out how to make the most of it in your pictures.
Home for the day
How to navigate your wedding venue's recommended supplier list
Should I pick a photographer who’s recommended by my venue?
The pros and cons of using a photographer who has experience at your wedding venue
Should I pick a photographer who's worked at my venue before?
A wedding photographer’s guide on what to look for in a wedding venue to get magical photos
How to choose a photogenic wedding venue
Before you choose your venue, here are the things they (probably) won’t tell you but you might want to know from a photography perspective.
Insider insights
Hosting your wedding at home
There’s no venue more unique than the one quite literally on your doorstep.
There’s so much freedom to do things your way. It’ll be like a relaxed weekend garden party - but better because it’s your wedding. And already filled with so many stories, it’s the obvious place to make wedding memories.
But whilst sentimental, a wedding at home is quite the undertaking. And it’s not just the power, parking, and portaloos … alfresco locations bring their own photography challenges too. So I’ve written a guide packed with info and inspo just for you.
SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW
Choosing Your photographer
Check out this blog post and set yourselves up for photos that make you rush straight to Facebook to update your profile pic.
A guide to choosing your wedding photographer
How about here?
A wedding photographer should fit into your vision like a flake fits into a 99. But with soooo many options, where do you start to find that special someone?
Why you MIGHT WANT posed and natural wedding photos
Everything you need to know about editing styles
or here?
PREPARing FOR your PHOTOS
Wondering whether to have an unplugged wedding, how to get good pics when you’re an introvert that hates having their photo taken, or how to prepare for what Mother Nature might bring to your day? I've got you! These blog posts are the ones past couples told me they found most helpful in the early stages of their wedding planning. Maybe you’ll find something useful too.
Winter weddings
Hot and sunny weddings
Windy weddings
Wet weddings
Once you set a date, get ready to embark on an endless quest to work out which weather app is the most accurate! You won’t be able to help yourselves! But you can help yourselves to my weather guides - written to help you make the best of whatever Mother Nature throws at you.
WEATHER WILD CARDS
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