I submitted my application and portfolio to the international Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) for consideration of my WPJA membership and I am thrilled to have had my application approved today.

WPJA is a professional organization composed of photojournalists and wedding photographers from around the world. What sets their members apart in the industry is their candid, documentary approach.

Last night I had the absolute pleasure of presenting a guest talk on behalf of Sony UK and Jessops for the Matlock Photographic society. As a Sony Alpha Creator, I am given amazing opportunities to present talks across the UK about my photographic journey and my approach to documentary wedding photography, and how using the Sony Alpha systems plays an integral part in it all.

Last night I had the absolute pleasure of presenting a guest talk on behalf of Sony UK and Jessops for the Kettering Photographic society. As a Sony Alpha Creator, I am given amazing opportunities to present talks across the UK about my photographic journey and my approach to documentary wedding photography, and how using the Sony Alpha systems plays an integral part in it all.

The Societies of Photographers Roadshows are huge annual events that are a mix of seminars, events, and trade shows across the UK aimed at professional and aspiring photographers. They’re always a great opportunity to catch up with all the latest products and be inspired by some fantastic talks and presentations.

Last night I had the absolute pleasure of presenting a guest talk on behalf of Sony UK and Wilkinson Cameras for the Chorley Photographic society. As a Sony Alpha Creator, I am given amazing opportunities to present talks across the UK about my photographic journey and my approach to documentary wedding photography, and how using the Sony Alpha systems plays an integral part in it all.

The Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa

Nick & Lianne were getting married in the beautiful spa town of Royal Leamington Spa, a town I worked in for several years and know very well (I also knew my old company car park wouldn’t be in use on that Saturday in July). The venue for the wedding was to be the stunning Royal Pump Rooms, an 18th century Grade II listed building that used to be a spa bath back in the day but now is a beautiful venue and museum.

St Peter’s Church, Leicester

After the ceremony, everyone set off to Scraptoft Hill Farm, a woodland and meadow wedding venue nestled away at the end of a private farm track just outside of Scraptoft, Leicestershire. By this point of the day the weather was glorious and perfect for this countryside setting. Thankfully for the guests, there were plenty of refreshments to hand and the queue for the ice cream vendor was getting longer by the minute.

Fairlawns Hotel & Spa, Walsall

Once the finishing touches to the hair and makeup had been completed and Gemma was in her stunning dress the limo arrived to take the bridal party to the Fairlawns Hotel & Spa in Walsall, West Midlands. A gorgeous venue set in 12 acres of landscaped grounds and the setting for Nick & Gemma’s wedding.

St Peter’s Church, Peterborough

St Peter’s in Maxey is an incredible 11th century church and the grounds looked amazing in the summer sunlight. I arrived before the wedding car which gave me the chance to speak to the vicar regarding the ceremony and capture some shots outside of the groomsmen and the guests. Then when Helen arrived I was ready to capture her arrival and her entrance into the church with her father.