 Q: How would you describe your style of photography? A: If I had to pick three words to describe it, I would say “candid”, "natural" and "fun" . Most of the time I like to capture people as they are and an event as it really happened, so usually I am not too involved with what’s going on and trying to manipulate it. I take a step back most of the time to let things unfold naturally, don't get me wrong I'm not antisocial I love a good chat and I will with pretty much anyone, so I won't be a scary odd person who is stern and just watching things unfold. Every now and then I will step in and give direction and suggestions, but I am definitely not a control freak or someone who likes to pose people very much. Q: What does “full day coverage” mean? A: Every wedding day is different. If you need me to start at 8:30 in the morning, I’m there. If you are planning to have fireworks near the end of the night and want me to be there, I got your back. I have nowhere else to be that day and no other jobs to go to, my day is your day. I do ask for us to come up with a “start” and “finish” time for me though, so there’s no confusion about when I’m turning up and leaving.  
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I really enjoy doing photo shoots with bands and artists, and it helps so much when they are with great people (of course!). Jaz has kindness and talent in spades and I was so honoured and excited when she got in touch with me a while back, asking if I'd be interested in shooting some new promotional shots for her to help launch her new EP. Unfortunately we had to postpone the shoot three times due to bad weather and illness, but we got there in the end and took a car trip along the west coast of the Isle of Wight, walking, talking, laughing and picture taking. I really hope we both work together again in the future, such a lovely afternoon with a lovely young lady. Click here for Jaz Connell's instagram. And here for her brand new website. Holly |
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Q: What the hell is an Engagement shoot?! I've never heard of one before.
A: As far as I know Engagement shoots have been popular in America for quite a while now, and they have started to become more popular in the UK and around the world in recent years. They are traditionally a way to announce your engagement, but these days they are also used as a great way of getting to know your wedding photographer, get used to being in front of the camera before they big day and it's a perfect excuse to have professional photos of you and your partner taken. The photos can be used for save the dates/invites, decorations at the wedding, part of your guest book, the list goes on!
Q: Do we need to have an Engagement shoot?
A: Honestly the answer is no. However, so many of my wedding couples have said that they are so glad they had one done, and that having one was a great way to get comfortable and confident being photographed before their wedding day. They also really help with nerves when the big day comes around, particularly if you or your partner are camera shy. The photos can be used for so many different things, and quite a few photographers have them included in their wedding packages already.
A: As far as I know Engagement shoots have been popular in America for quite a while now, and they have started to become more popular in the UK and around the world in recent years. They are traditionally a way to announce your engagement, but these days they are also used as a great way of getting to know your wedding photographer, get used to being in front of the camera before they big day and it's a perfect excuse to have professional photos of you and your partner taken. The photos can be used for save the dates/invites, decorations at the wedding, part of your guest book, the list goes on!
Q: Do we need to have an Engagement shoot?
A: Honestly the answer is no. However, so many of my wedding couples have said that they are so glad they had one done, and that having one was a great way to get comfortable and confident being photographed before their wedding day. They also really help with nerves when the big day comes around, particularly if you or your partner are camera shy. The photos can be used for so many different things, and quite a few photographers have them included in their wedding packages already.
What was clear to me was that Ross and Tasha's wedding was all about celebrating love and having fun, and I felt that running all the way through their day. From the beginning of the day where the girls got their hair done at Cutting Edge, right through to the inebriated dancing and laughter on the dance floor in the evening.
So many tears of joy were shed at the wedding of this really lovely couple. Ross and Tasha's family and friends clearly had so much love for both of them, and were so happy to see them get married, it was truly lovely to experience and such a joy to photograph.
Also a big shout out to Tasha's Uncle to went on a McDonalds run in the morning and got all the ladies a breakfast, and thank you to Tasha for treating me to mine. Tasha was fed a couple chicken nuggets by one of her bridesmaids when time was getting on and her make up needed doing, but at the end of the day what are bridesmaids and friends for?!
Thank you both for asking me to photograph your day, and thank you for my beautiful review.
So many tears of joy were shed at the wedding of this really lovely couple. Ross and Tasha's family and friends clearly had so much love for both of them, and were so happy to see them get married, it was truly lovely to experience and such a joy to photograph.
Also a big shout out to Tasha's Uncle to went on a McDonalds run in the morning and got all the ladies a breakfast, and thank you to Tasha for treating me to mine. Tasha was fed a couple chicken nuggets by one of her bridesmaids when time was getting on and her make up needed doing, but at the end of the day what are bridesmaids and friends for?!
Thank you both for asking me to photograph your day, and thank you for my beautiful review.
Holly
xo.
Have you ever just wanted to go away to a place that feels like the middle of nowhere? Stay in a cottage with a real fire and barely any phone signal, lots of nature all around you so you can really unwind? Pete, Scampi and I did and it was pretty sweet.
Dolydd Cottage where we stayed is a beautiful cottage in a great location, I easily could have stayed for longer/forever, and we were also we were welcomed with a plate of welsh cakes which were delicious!
Dolydd Cottage where we stayed is a beautiful cottage in a great location, I easily could have stayed for longer/forever, and we were also we were welcomed with a plate of welsh cakes which were delicious!
The owners were so friendly, one morning they offered us carrots to feed the animals on the farm before we whizzed off for a day out. Totally unexpected but so enjoyable, I mean who doesn't want to do that?!
When I met up with Dan & Rachael a few months before their wedding, they told me that they wanted their wedding to be laid back and completely on their own terms. It all sounded great to me, and they got their wish! It was a very laid back and fun afternoon, with the legal side of things done at the registry office in the morning, and a wonderful and personal ceremony in the afternoon at Shalfleet Village Hall, on the Isle of Wight.
There was lots of input from their family and friends; Rachael's hair and make up was done by one of her friends Jessica, another close friend of theirs officiated the beautiful ceremony in which the couple wrote their own vows, and there was an "Open Mic" style set up for speeches which went down very well indeed.
Rachael and Dan did all the catering, which was Vegan and I have to say bloody delicious! Hats off to you both for doing your own catering in the first place (no easy task!) but also making it as tasty as it was. Thank you both for that, and more importantly thank you for asking me to capture your totally unique day, it was brilliant!
There was lots of input from their family and friends; Rachael's hair and make up was done by one of her friends Jessica, another close friend of theirs officiated the beautiful ceremony in which the couple wrote their own vows, and there was an "Open Mic" style set up for speeches which went down very well indeed.
Rachael and Dan did all the catering, which was Vegan and I have to say bloody delicious! Hats off to you both for doing your own catering in the first place (no easy task!) but also making it as tasty as it was. Thank you both for that, and more importantly thank you for asking me to capture your totally unique day, it was brilliant!
Holly
xo.
Last month I travelled up to London to this brand new event, armed with my Notebook, my oyster card, a lot of enthusiasm, a few nerves, and just my phone for photo taking.
The day for me was not about picture taking, and I wanted to be in the moment and soak up as much as possible, so the cameras did stay at home. Plus I am finally having fun again taking photos on my phone, using different apps and whatnot, and fun is important! Wooo!
'Speak Now '19' was an event organised by the brilliant Marianne Chua, so when I first heard about it I knew I had to go, and I was not dissapointed.
The day for me was not about picture taking, and I wanted to be in the moment and soak up as much as possible, so the cameras did stay at home. Plus I am finally having fun again taking photos on my phone, using different apps and whatnot, and fun is important! Wooo!
'Speak Now '19' was an event organised by the brilliant Marianne Chua, so when I first heard about it I knew I had to go, and I was not dissapointed.
Thanks to a delayed train I along with a few other ladies rushed into Islington Metal Works, got signed in and went to find an available seat.
Laura Babb had already started her talk on 'Presenting like a Boss' but I have to say what I caught was great. I've heard of Babbs before and heard a lot of praise about the SNAP Photography Festival, so there was a sence for me honestly of "Oh cool! It's that really great person I follow online, in real life, like, right over there!... sweet..." which sounds so silly to admit but I think we've all done that a couple of times haven't we? I felt that a few times that day anyway...
Laura Babb had already started her talk on 'Presenting like a Boss' but I have to say what I caught was great. I've heard of Babbs before and heard a lot of praise about the SNAP Photography Festival, so there was a sence for me honestly of "Oh cool! It's that really great person I follow online, in real life, like, right over there!... sweet..." which sounds so silly to admit but I think we've all done that a couple of times haven't we? I felt that a few times that day anyway...
To be honest I haven't shot many weddings that have a proper theme really running all through the day. So to shoot that was great in itself, but because Cara and Dan's 1920's themed wedding was done so well, with all the guests getting into the spirit of things too, ahh man it was even better.
Firstly I want to highlight the fact that Cara made her and Dan's wedding cake and all of the cupcakes as well, because she's the very talented lady who runs Gladys May Cakery!
On the day unfortunately there was rain all day and so there wasn't really an opportunity to enjoy the grounds, until it did stop raining for I kid you not around 15 minutes before the sun set. So we madly ruched back outside after Cara swapped her heels for her flats and managed to get some lovely shots outside without having to use umbrellas that time - yay!
The band, The Southside Fizz, did not only add an extra gorgeous sprinkling of 20's fun and glamour to the evening, but I have to say are easily one of the best wedding bands I've ever seen. They beautifully set things off for Cara and Dan's first dance, and got everybody dancing at some point which also included a random and epic dance off with Dan and one of his brothers!
Thank you both for asking me to photograph your beautiful day.
Cara and Dan's Pre-wedding shoot with their two dogs (who are absolute sweethearts!) can be seen by clicking here.
Firstly I want to highlight the fact that Cara made her and Dan's wedding cake and all of the cupcakes as well, because she's the very talented lady who runs Gladys May Cakery!
On the day unfortunately there was rain all day and so there wasn't really an opportunity to enjoy the grounds, until it did stop raining for I kid you not around 15 minutes before the sun set. So we madly ruched back outside after Cara swapped her heels for her flats and managed to get some lovely shots outside without having to use umbrellas that time - yay!
The band, The Southside Fizz, did not only add an extra gorgeous sprinkling of 20's fun and glamour to the evening, but I have to say are easily one of the best wedding bands I've ever seen. They beautifully set things off for Cara and Dan's first dance, and got everybody dancing at some point which also included a random and epic dance off with Dan and one of his brothers!
Thank you both for asking me to photograph your beautiful day.
Cara and Dan's Pre-wedding shoot with their two dogs (who are absolute sweethearts!) can be seen by clicking here.
Holly
xo.
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