Back in July I shot my friends summer wedding on quite possibly the most glorious day of the entire year. It was the most beautiful day and I felt quite honoured to be there to capture the essence of it. I hope you enjoy my favourite pics…
We’re going a little off track today as my kitchen has been quiet of late. The build on my campervan, my Mum’s birthday and the busiest time of year in the veg gardens has kept me pretty busy so I’m going to use this quiet spell to share these pics with you.
Regular readers will know that I used to be an acupuncturist. I gave up full time practice when my Dad was very poorly as I didn’t have the energy or empathy left to offer others. However I kept one clinic on in my local hospital treating patients that have been through head & neck cancer.
Hayley & Martin, my bride and groom, both work at the hospital too. Hayley obviously caught me off guard when she asked if I’d be their photographer as I’d always said I would never shoot a wedding!
She told me the summer wedding was going to be small, intimate and fun. She wanted candid shots of the day more than stiff traditional shots so I buckled and agreed.
Turns out, if you’re only ever going to shoot one wedding, I couldn’t have asked for for a more beautiful couple to shoot. 
Once I’d got over the incredible responsibility for shooting a wedding, and stopped freaking out about the technical aspects of it being so different to shooting food, I found I really enjoyed it.
Their family & friends were a scream and were really easy to work with. The venues were beautiful and made gorgeous backdrops. 
There were also a few pretty soppy moments that left my mascara in tatters. I seriously had no idea how difficult it was to focus a camera when your eyes are welling up!
So big love to my friends Hayley & Martin, may your future together be as perfect as your wedding day <3
Janie x
thecraftylarder says
Beautiful photographs and a very beautiful couple. Love those flowers. Thanks for sharing!
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks so much for popping by Kevin! Oh, and I should have said, my Mum did the flowers! We’re a real useful family to know if you ever plan on getting hitched :D
Janie x
Kerry at Kerry Cooks says
Such gorgeous pictures – those bridesmaids dresses and posies are stunning too!
Jane Sarchet says
I know! Everyone was so gorgeous it made my job pretty darn easy Kerry! :)
Janie x
efwalt says
WOW! You’ve done an AMAZING job! As good as any “professional” photographs I’ve seen. You can definitely call yourself a pro :)
Jane Sarchet says
Hehe, thank you! Have to say I’m still way more comfy shooting food – it’s so much easier to control :D
Janie x
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
This is such a beautiful wedding and the photographs look amazing! I love her bouquet!
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Jemma, she made the most gorgeous bride :)
Janie x
knattster says
Lovely photos, it looks like a fabulous wedding. Loving the handbag!
Jane Sarchet says
It was just perfect Knattster, and those handbags were so adorable!
Janie x
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
I love the reportage style of wedding photography with behind the scenes and non traditional photos.
Beautifully well done job.
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks so much Helen, there was a lot of fretting in the run up but I was really pleased with how thy turned out :)
Janie x
Marilyn F. says
Ah . . . what sweet photos and commentary! Just lovely, and the bride and groom look soooo happy, Thank you for sharing this bright moment with us.
Jane Sarchet says
Aw, thank you Marilyn :)
Janie x
Matt says
Beautiful pictures!
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Matt!
Janie x
Chris and Sue Durbin says
We met Martin and Hayley on holiday in Majorca.. a wonderful couple, full of fun.
Never a dull moment with these two..ha ha..
You have captured their special day perfectly.. Superb images, beautifully shot..
Jane Sarchet says
Haha nope, never a dull moment Chris & Sue!!! Love ’em to bits & wouldn’t have them any other way :)
Thanks so much for taking the time to pop over & leave a comment, especially one that made me smile!
Janie x
glamorous glutton says
Fabulous photographs and wonderful sentiments. I can only imagine the weight of responsibility but you’ve done a fabulous job. You should feel proud and delighted to have captured those wonderful moments so well. GG
Jane Sarchet says
Aww, thanks GG :)
Janie x