Today is a very appropriate day to be blogging Kate & Calan’s e-shoot in Richmond Park. It’s less than one week until their wedding near lovely Ludlow :)

I was very impressed by “Ironman” competitor Kate’s talks of her marathon times, and for once I was actually put to shame (my half marathon time is around 1:44, whereas I think Kate’s is nearer 1:30!) – this couples zest for all things energetic came through in their e-shoot with running, jumping and of course, those facial muscles were exercised as well with loads of laughing too.

I just hope Kate decides not to sprint down the wedding aisle ;)

I always maintain that e-shoots should be F.U.N. and this shot with Colin and Donna in Shoreditch is certainly one of the fiunnest sessions I’ve shot.

The funky backdrops of Shoreditch certainly play second fiddle in these shots to Colin and Donna’s immense sense of fun which literally comes through the camera and forces you to smile – well, I do when I look at these images :)

Their wedding in Cork last December was also a wonderful day, and will be blogged in the next couple of days, so keep an eye out for that one too!

Simon and Sue must be one of the easiest couples I’ve ever had to work with. They were so relaxed in the camera, and with so much love to capture it was a real joy.

Something that really helped me was their willingness to put ample time aside to really get some wicked portraits of them both. We managed to have some shots in the local park, as well as something a little edgier by Wapping tube station!

It was also lovely to see Amy and Jody again, whose wedding I shot a couple of years ago. It’s always great to see how my past couples are getting on and that they’re still together and happy! I’m sure SImopn and Sue will be as well :)

Sara and Dave decided to have their shoot on their home turf – Stoke Newington. It’s one of the best places to shoot in London, with loads of interesting things to find.

I’ve only done one engagement shoot in Stoke Newington before, but when you’re shooting there, you absolutely have to use Abney park cemetery. It’s such a tumbleweed gothic ceremony – so atmospheric and spooky.

Sara & Dave’s wedding was just this past weekend at the wonderful MC Motors just down the road from here. It was a great day and I am so looking forward to sharing it very very soon!

Charley & Tim met at university, and are such a beautiful couple. Factor in their great taste in music, natural warmth, a terrific venue and you have a wedding that suits me down to the ground.

Winchester was where everything started in the characterful Wykeham Arms pub right in the centre of one of England’s most beautiful towns. Tim and the boys had some shots by the Cathedral while Charley and her girls got ready. A camper van was on hand to take everyone over to Avington Park – a grand stately home where Charley and Tim’s book-themed styling was a perfect complement to the regal surroundings.

Adding to the relaxed atmosphere was an ice cream seller providing refreshment on the lawns, and a croqu-en-bouch and cheesecake instead of the traditional wedding tiers.

A wonderful day to be part of :)