Photographer's Journal

My Wedding Photography Journal has real weddings, photographic tips, venue features, and inspiration.  If you are a couple planning their wedding you can use this resource to:

  • Learn more about the wedding photography experience
  • Find hints and tips 
  • See photos from real weddings from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire and other great UK venues.

Use the filters and links below to explore the different topics. 

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Heron’s Farm Wedding Photographer

This was my first time as a Heron’s Farm Wedding photographer and what a special day to start! Ian and Katy’s beautiful wedding at Heron’s Farm was a beautiful occasion full of love and laughter. It was a wonderful day to be a part of. Ian and Katy had booked me for an engagement shoot at Heron’s Farm back in August 2022 which was a great

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Oxford Wedding Photographer

Oxford Wedding

Guenièvre and Sebastian’s Oxford Wedding was very special day to be a part of. We had a lovely couples photoshoot together in 2020. I had also taken some vintage portraits of Guinèvere in 2021. Naturally, it was really exciting when they asked me to be their wedding photographer. Natural Wedding Photography in Oxford. Guenièvre and Sebastian’s Wedding Day began at the Dexter Room in Oxford Register

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Barnett Hill Hotel Surrey Wedding - Matthew Ellacott Photography

Barnett Hill Wedding Photographer

My first time as a Barnett Hill Wedding Photographer was a really special day. Felicity and Matt’s wedding was a wonderful family occasion full of love, hugs, and smiles!  A simple ceremony at Guildford register office, and a short drive back to the hotel and a lovely intimate party for friends and family. Felicity and Matt had perfect weather with beautiful sunshine followed by a deep

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Outdoor Weddings

Outdoor wedding ceremonies became legal on 1st July 2021. So will 2022 be a year for outdoor weddings?

Until last year, a wedding ceremony had to take place in an approved room or permanent structure. This all changed in July 2021. Now a wedding or civil partnership can also take place outside.

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Christmas Wedding Photography

Christmas Wedding Photography

I am writing this journal entry in March, which might seem an odd time to be talking about Christmas Wedding Photography, but if you are planning a Christmas Wedding or Winter Wedding you will already have the festive season on your mind! I love Winter Weddings. Churches and venues dressed for Christmas, adding your own seasonal touch to wedding decorations, and the special intimacy that winter

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Documentary Wedding Photography

Oxford documentary wedding photographer

This website introduces me as an “Oxford Documentary Wedding Photographer”. The Oxford part is easy, (although I do work all over the UK), but what does the rest mean? Documentary Wedding Photography A documentary wedding photographer is sometimes also known as a reportage wedding photographer or sometimes even a wedding photojournalist. In other words, this is a photographer who will capture your wedding naturally as it

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