A Little Yorkshire Pandemic Wedding
A Little Yorkshire Wedding
Anna and Danny full of love, life and laughter, just what we all needed.
Yorkshire Wedding Photographer
I never dreamt I would ever be writing a blog in a pandemic but here we are, lockdown No3 and keeping everything crossed for a brilliant year ahead. Last year started off amazing with a beautiful Asian wedding spread over two days, that was back in February. Little did I know then what was about to happen, something that would change everything, upside down, and inside out. But let's not dwell on the negatives and let's look at the positives instead.
I had a BLAST...ok...perhaps not quite a blast, but when the few weddings that did take place, happened, there was an unmistaken beauty to them. There was a uniqueness all of their own. Gone was some of the frivolity, often seen at so many weddings, but there remained a closeness, a humanity, a love, It is something that is always there, but now it seemed to become even more present. Perhaps it was more of a feeling on my part, given the circumstances we found ourselves in, but there just seemed to be more of the true essence of a wedding day. Even through the masks, and social distancing, the feeling of love and affection, was unmistakingly present, here are a few images from one such wedding, the beautiful Yorkshire Wedding day of Anna and Daniel.
A Beautiful Yorkshire Wedding
The beautiful Anna, a gorgeous soul that invited me to spend the day with her and Daniel in Yorkshire, so delicate a bride and so wonderful to see her looking so gorgeous on her wedding day.
Anna looking so radiant and so beautiful.
Fleeting moments are what I look for, this took me by surprise as I truly wasn't quite prepared, but even so the image has an energy, a life a beauty all of its own.
Here we see the gorgeous Anna about to enter the Church, alongside her is Anna's sister a beautiful, and very special, bridesmaid.
Just moments prior to entering the Church, Anna's nerves are hidden below her beautiful veil...moments like these are so fleeting, so precious and so beautiful.
I love abstract images, looking for something out of nothing, these may well be a bit "marmite" but sometimes I do try and capture a few selfish frames and hope that the "art" speaks for me. Here's one such image.
As Anna and her Father make their way into the Church things start to happen, got to be fast. I like to try and work the angles as much as possible, always working quickly and instinctively.
There was a hefty restriction in the Church so sadly most images were from some distance and at the back of the Church were I was unable to move from. This was the only part of the whole day that I couldn't help but to feel the true effects of the pandemic. Usually I like to get up front for all the emotions and the rings being exchanged, but that was just not meant to be. The rest of the day that followed can only be described as truly magical. I loved every single moment with this engaging and wonderful couple. Their joy and commitment to making the very best of the situation was and always will be commendable. Even a few weeks prior to their special day it was uncertain as to what tier they would find themselves in, and if I could even make it.
But make it we did and what a joyous and amazing day it was.
Here are a few images from my time as a Yorkshire wedding photographer, truly enjoyed this being part of this beautiful wedding, I hope you enjoy these images.
After leaving the Church we then made our way to a very small wedding reception at the most beautiful of place in Yorkshire, somewhere I have never been before, but will always have "that" special place in my heart now. A gorgeous setting for this beautiful couples family to celebrate their marriage, the amazing Woodhall Hall.
WoodHall Hall
Anna and Daniel arrive at Woodhall Hall for their wedding reception, as time was slipping by we made the most of the daylight to get some beautiful images in the stunning grounds there.
There is so much more I could share with you guys about this amazing wedding, I was totally in awe of this young couple who, against all the odds, pulled it out of the "pandemic" bag, and persevered with their plans. Yes the original plans had changed, massively so, but that didn't let it spoil the day for them, thank you for having me along guys.
Here's to a bigger, better and more wonderful 2021 for you guys, your family and friends....and for all of us.
If you would like to chat over your wedding plans, be it in Yorkshire, Shropshire or indeed anywhere in the UK, please do feel free to get in touch. You can drop me an email or better still, come and follow me on Insta or Facebook and we can have a chat there.
Love to you all.
Phil x
Thornton Manor Wedding Of Vicki and James
The Thornton Manor Wedding Of Vicki and James
Thornton Manor Wedding Photography
This is a bucket list kinda thing for me, I absolutely adore Thornton Manor weddings and when Vicky and James asked me along to capture their big day and provide their Thornton Manor Wedding Photography, I jumped at the chance. A stunning bride her handsome fella, and Thornton Manor, it would be rude not to. I love it here, it has so many beautiful aspects to the grounds that it is crazy good. Trouble is, the weather. Yes, good old UK weather, it didn’t stop raining all day, apart from when it needed to, for about 20 minutes and in that time, all those shots you see here, the ones in the gardens, the confetti shot and a few family formals, were all captured. It has to be among the fastest I have worked ever. It was pretty bleak at times, I am just so happy Vicky and James put their faith and trust in me.
On that note, about the weather, here’s a few words from the gorgeous Vicky herself:
I truly believe your wedding photographer is one of the most important choices a bride-to-be can make, as it moulds how you remember your day in the years and decades to come, and my memories are only wonderful.
” I think it’s pretty normal to have wedding jitters, will our weather hold out…will our guests have a great day…what might go wrong and will it affect how we enjoy the day. One thing I never worried about was Phil, we had seen Phil shoot another wedding for our friends and were blown away with how he had portrayed what we remembered as a drizzly, grey day, into stunning moody shots. From our first interactions and meeting with Phil he was amazing, he was always prompt with emails, and gave us really great advice in the run up to the wedding day, and we felt relaxed with him from the very first moment.
I must have tried on hundreds of dresses before I found my dream dress, I had such a clear picture of the style I wanted, and it definitely wasn’t a meringue! My dress was made by designer Riki Dalal, and their London flagship store were able to custom make it for me. I loved the shape of it, the curve and flow. It made me feel beautiful, and it was quite different from dresses I had seen elsewhere. Phil worked with the silhouette of the dress so well, he captured the essence of the dress. When I look back at those photographs I get a little giddy feeling- that was my perfect day, that was my perfect dress, and I got to marry my best friend feeling absolutely amazing!
The wedding day went so fast- what a cliche! But Phil was our own mini co-ordinator, and the time with him allowed us to actually focus on each other. I had an amazing day, but some of the most important memories I have are of my husband and I taking alone time, and Phil captured that beautifully.
Vicki x
I cannot express how grateful I was to read these kind words from one of the world’s most beautiful and kind, human beings. Thank you Vicky, I will always be grateful for the opportunity you gave to me, for the trust and the faith….and my memories are only wonderful…wow, I am going to have to get that printed on a T shirt or something.
Here’s a few images from Vicky and James’s beautiful wedding day, I hope you enjoy looking through these as much as I did capturing them. If you are considering me for Thornton Manor Wedding Photography then please do get in touch and perhaps I can capture you some memories that are also wonderful 🙂
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A Beautiful Wolverhampton Asian Wedding
Amar + Pabel
Wolverhampton Asian Wedding Photographer
Short on words for this one....all I will say is thank you. Thank you to Pab and Amar for their faith and trust, for being beautiful inside and outside.....for their warmth and hospitality, for their beautiful family and friends who made this old fella so welcome. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart....I had an absolute blast.
Asian Weddings are amazing.
Oh and thank you for the amazing food too....eating Samosas at 8am is just the most amazing thing ever.
Here's a few images from their incredible day....full post of the two days....the "Jago" and the wedding day itself, will be along soon.
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Not Just Another Combermere Abbey Wedding
Combermere Abbey Wedding
Timeless, elegant and beautiful, Combermere Abbey offers up such incredible photographic opportunities for those brave souls that have faith and trust.
A Shropshire Combermere Abbey Wedding Photographer
If I've said it once....I have said it a million times......I truly love working at Combermere Abbey
It has it all, from the amazing gardens, to the beautiful hall, and I am so privileged to be one of their recommended photographers too. But regardless of that little bit of kudos, it is a truly amazing venue that needs exploring. Matthew and Rebecca did just that, they used their time wisely and this meant we could go down to the mere in the evening for some incredible images of the grounds. A beautiful and relaxed Combermere Abbey wedding that truly was amazing.
If you are looking for your Combermere Abbey Wedding Photographer then please do give me a call and lets go explore those beautiful grounds.
Matthew and Rebecca, over to you guys :)
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For more Combermere Abbey Weddings please check out these posts:
A Combermere Abbey Wedding Day
Combermere Abbey Wedding
I truly love working at Combermere Abbey
To put it quite simply it is one of my most favourite places to work....from the amazing gardens, to the beautiful hall....it has it all. What a truly amazing venue needs...is amazing couples, luckily I get to work with many such couples. Step forward Laura and Chris! These guys were absolutely brilliant....Chris's brother Alex even came along for the party from Australia....and he is a wedding photographer too.
Big thanks to Alex for telling Laura and Chris to book me!!!
Anyway, keep it short and sweet they say so let’s crack on with the highlights of their wedding photography at Combermere Abbey.
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