Jeremy & Lusy’s wedding
Lusy prepares for her wedding day
Lusy & Jeremy during the ceremony
Rings are exchanged during the ceremony
Lusy & Jeremy enjoy their first kiss
Lusy & Jeremy signing the marriage registry
Mercedes badge with wedding bow
Jeremy & Lusy
Wedding day entertainment provided by guests
Lusy & Jeremy during their first dance
Guests take part in a wheelbarrow race
A young family member plays in a straw bale castle
Conrad & Kate’s wedding
Kate prepares for her wedding
Kate arrives on Canal Street, Manchester in her convertible Volkswagen beetle
A homeless man jokes around with Kate's bridesmaid
Conrad & Kate share their first kiss
Conrad & Kate sign the wedding registry, at the Taurus Bar, Manchester
Conrad & Kate take a walk in Sackville Gardens, Manchester
Conrad, Kate and their daughter pose with the Alan Turing statue
The wedding party pose for a group photo
Kate's bridesmaid's show off their colourful footwear
Teachers and civil servants strike in Manchester
Crowds gather as the protest begins on Oxford Road
Protesters make their way through Manchester
Protesters arrive at the Castlefield basin
Zoe & Paul’s wedding – Warrington Registry Office
Bride arrives at Warrington Registry Office
Bride and groom during the ceremony
Bride and groom during the ceremony
Confetti
Bride and groom
Bride and groom
Cake
Young girl sings along to songs
Charmain & Garry’s wedding – Etrop Grange Hotel
The new year was brought in with the wedding of Charmain & Garry, at the Etrop Grange Hotel close to Manchester Airport. The wedding began at 4pm, and so the sun had set before the ceremony had finished, cue interesting lighting scenarios! I had the fantastic and invaluable help of Gary Eddleston whom acted as a second photographer-cum-light stand. This allowed for us to get through a variety of shots more smoothly and for myself to have more time interacting with the newly married couple.
Maggie & Matthew’s wedding – The Place Hotel, Manchester
The wedding of Maggie and Matthew took place in the stunning Grade II listed surrounds of The Place Hotel Apartments, Manchester. In attendance, to induce salvation with his gorgeous crepes, was Andrew from Original Crepes. Assisting myself (with a lovely 15mm fisheye!) was Chris Jackson whom I must thank for his light holding abilities!
Whilst Winter brings darkness and gloominess (seemingly by the bucketful in Manchester), it also brings new avenues for creativity. Darker afternoons mean natural light is, well.. none existent. Flash provides a new angle on lighting, and used well can add another dimension to what would otherwise be dull, flat images. Coupled with beautiful surrounds.. you can’t help but capture those unique, treasured images!
Karen & Ian’s wedding
Karen & Ian’s wedding was a late booking for myself, and luckily fell between other jobs I had booked in. Luckily for the happy couple, the weather could only be described as ‘August’, with beautiful sunshine and t-shirtly warm air. The afternoon went off without a hitch, and before I knew it I was leaving them for their meal – time flies when you’re having fun!
