Sarah & Dean’s Wedding at Marylebone Town Hall, London

Bunting, Pageants, Jubilation….all for Sarah & Dean!

It’s always interesting when a country bumpkin like me gets to travel beyond the fields and cow poo smells.  Wide eyed and full of wonder I arrived early at Marylebone Town Hall and entertained myself by sitting on the steps outside by the stone lions, watching the crazy hustle and bustle.  The wedding party suddenly arrived by Taxi and Routemaster Bus, the bride beating the groom by a good five minutes, go girl!

We made our way to the elegant Yellow Room for the ceremony.  Knowing that Liam Gallagher had TWICE married in this very room made me wonder(wall) if I’d feel his presence still.  Happily not.  The room in fact was filled with anticipation as two families prepared to join together with Sarah & Dean leading the way.  As the ceremony commenced Dean couldn’t hold back the tears.  Of course that set me off (man + tears = me blubbing) and I had to blink my way through their vows.  Suddenly the girls became sisters and the boys became brothers. Hugs, kisses and smiles all round.

Back on the bus, we journeyed to St. Katharine’s Docks and arrived at the intimate, sublime Riverlounge Italian.  Flags flying and bunting flapping in the breeze, the setting certainly befitted such a great celebration.  The icing on the cake was….the cake. Drum roll….a Choccywoccydoodah Cake no less!  Created in Brighton and lovingly, carefully shipped up to London, the cake was Sarah & Dean’s main reason for getting married. Well, that and the fact that they were meant to be together and clearly love each other more than…cake!  I am sad to say I didn’t get to sample it but am considering a divorce/remarry same man scenario to enable this.  I really, really LOVED this day!

To see Sarah & Dean’s full collection of wedding images click here

Marylebone Town Hall

Bride and Groom Quite Moment

Bride & Groom Kissing in front of Window

Bride and Groom outside Marylebone Town Hall

Bride and Groom with Routemaster Bus

Bride and Groom on Tower Bridge

Bride and Groom by Tower Bridge, London

ChoccywoccyDooDah Wedding Cake

Bridesmaids Cuddling

The Tythe Barn, Launton – Sunshine, Speeches, Saying ‘I Do’

Kathryn & Colin’s Wedding Day

We’d made plans for a rainy, windy, cold day….just in case.  But we shouldn’t have worried, waking up on this late March morning was a joy – blue skies and gorgeous sunshine.  And talking of joy, the whole day from start to finish was full of it.  Kathryn was glowing from the moment she arrived at the Tythe Barn, Launton.  Colin waited patiently for his stunning new bride to join him in the doorway of the barn for their ceremony, their guests basking outside in the sun.

We had a fantastic time and Kathryn & Colin seemed to soak up every minute of their celebration.  It was so easy to capture the love that enveloped these newlyweds, it was in the air and all around.  Have a truly wonderful life together….

Wedding images by Kelly Jo at:

The Tythe Barn
Charbridge Lane
Launton
Bicester
Oxfordshire OX26 5DP

Bride & Groom Kissing

Bride & Groom Kiss

Bride & Groom

Bride & Groom walking away

Guests at a wedding

Bride & Groom Quiet Time

The Bride

Bride and Groom walking away

 

HDR Photography – Boat Graveyard, Barbados

I had driven past this collection of sorry old tugs in Barbados several times but when I spotted ‘Ocean Kelly’ for sale I decided to stop and add these beauties to my collection of all things crumbly in HDR.  They make me feel sad but simultaneously hyper.  There is something about objects that were once important and the pinnacle of someone’s life, now totally abandoned and washed up, that makes me feel like I want to cry.  But then, they DO make good photos….

HDR Image of a wrecked fishing boat

Ocean Kelly Old Fishing Boat

HDR Image of a Old Fishing Boat, Barbados

 

 

 

Baby & Family Portrait Session in the Studio

Mia Casts a Spell

Meeting Mia for the first time in the studio was unforgettable. With her exquisite mix of Edward Scissorhands hair and the face of a cherub from above, little Mia cast a spell on me from the outset. Mummy & Daddy are under that spell too and I can see wonderful times ahead for this happy little family. Got a feeling this little gal is going to make a big difference to the world….

If you’re interested in booking a Baby & Family Portrait Session in the studio just like Mia, get in touch!

You can see the full gallery of images from Mia’s Portrait Session here

Baby Photograph

Baby Photography

Photograph of Baby

Baby Photography

Image of Baby

Studio Portrait of Baby

Image of Baby's Feet

Mother and Baby Portrait

Family Portrait

 

 

 

 

 

 

Richard & Liz’s Wedding Day

The Tythe Barn, Launton – Oh, such a perfect day

 

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The anticipation had been building for weeks and finally Richard & Liz’s big day arrived on the 19th November.  I won’t beat around the bush, these two are totally bonkers. We’d had great fun mucking around at The Tythe Barn in Launton a couple of weeks before and I knew their day was going to be one to remember.  It all started perfectly with bright blue skies, chilly but gorgeous.  Liz made the rather splendid decision to stay in The Dovecote at Manor Farm next to the barn and that’s where I found her that morning, surrounded by her ladies.  Much beautifying occurred and merriment/sandwiches were had by all.  In the meantime, back at The Barn the lovely boys did a conga for me and showed off their personalised socks with pride.  The groom seemed relaxed and ready, the bride seemed relaxed and….late.  But soon she was galloping down the aisle and the rest is history, preserved with love by me and my camera of course.  This was one of those weddings where I really was sad to leave.  These lovebirds had simply invited me to photograph their wedding but as I left I felt like one of the family.  I’ll never forget this day and I wish Richard and Liz all the happiness they deserve.

Contact me for more information on Wedding Photography at the Tythe Barn Launton

HDR Photography Project – a sneak preview

The Empire Cinema, Bridgetown, Barbados.

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I’ve been working on a project for the past year and breaking from my norm.  It’s still in progress and I’m building up a body of work that’s going to be released to the world perhaps next year.  But I wanted to give you a sample of what to expect.  The images are HDR photography (High Dynamic Range) and I layer 5 identical images together taken at different exposures.  The result is very dramatic.  To add to this I’m obsessed with derelict buildings and this type of photography works rather well in such places. Textures, shadows, light and colours I find are rich and unique in these haunting, eerie, bewitching places. I’ve been lucky enough to explore and photograph such locations both at home and overseas.  Let’s start off with this one…the Empire Cinema in Bridgetown, Barbados. It started life as a theatre back in 1907 and was closed in the 1970s.  It’s in a terrible state of repair but still so beautiful and hopefully it will be restored one day. Please let me know what you think!

 

Kick Hair Location Photography

Hair & Fashion Photography on Location in Buckinghamshire

Photography for Kick Hair, Twickenham

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There was a great deal of anticipation for this one.  I love working with a team, it’s so exhilarating when you’re used to working on your own.  The location was what got me going, somewhere secret in deepest Buckinghamshire that I’d discovered and had permission to access – more on this later.  After a long day we were all so excited by what we’d achieved, even Dom was really happy with the hair (‘perfectionist’ doesn’t come close).  It was a delight to work with these guys again and we’re already planning the next one.

Hair: Domenic Hand
Make up: Daisy Whitney
Styling: Zoe Hand
Model: Stephanie

Neil & Katie’s Wedding Day

A Beautiful Wedding at Great Missenden Church & The Pavilion, Lane End

[slideshow id=6]The rain it fell, in great volume.  Then lo, it stopeth as the bride arrived at the church and out cameth the sun! The church at Great Missenden made a grand setting for a gorgeous heartfelt ceremony.  Katie & Neil were surrounded by so much love and it really does show.  A great time was had by all after at The Pavilion, Lane End where the band, Suede Alien, played late into the evening.  The weather was kind, the day went perfectly and the bride & groom lived happily ever after….