I’ve been photographing weddings for over ten years now, and one of my favourite subjects are the children! Those old enough to understand what’s going on are always so excited to be part of the big day. From the gorgeous bridesmaids to the cool page boys, they’ve always got a smile and are nearly always up to something they shouldn’t be!

I started photographing weddings 3 years before I set up Mouse About Town. At one point I was doing over 40 weddings a year, which was crazy busy, but great fun! I got to meet some real characters and some really lovely couples. I now have three young children of my own and still get booked out regularly for weddings. Combined with all the other types of photography work I do, it’s a good balance.

I fully understand the needs of every couple I photograph, taking the time to meet them and get to know them. Some can be camera shy, which is when a more natural, subtle approach works well. Others have a full schedule of shots they’d like. Everyone is different and it’s my job to capture the essence of the day.

I take all photos in colour, any that couples receive in black and white will have been changed during post production. Photos of children, (especially babies) can become timeless when the colour is removed and the image stripped back.

After 10 years of photographing weddings, I find it’s the wedding ceremony that always brings a tear to the eye - be it the eye of the groom as he sees his bride for the first time, or the Father, giving his daughter away, or the Mother of the Bride, realising that her little girl is all grown up. It’s a touching part of the day and one I love photographing!

These photos are some of my favourites from various different weddings I’ve photographed. From my experience, key to this part of the day is to ensure one has a quick chat with whoever is conducting the ceremony prior to it commencing. Not only is it nice to introduce yourself, but it’s important to understand what they like in terms of where they like the photographer to stand, at what point photographs are allowed etc.

I’ve photographed some weddings with very traditional vicars who do not allow any photos to be taken of the entire ceremony, and others who prefer the photographer to photograph from the back. Others, (which are my favourites) are very relaxed, and some, on occasion, have even moved out of my way to ensure I have the best position possible!

All photos I take are in colour, any black and white pictures that the couple receive afterwards have been converted during post production. I use my judgement as to which images work better in black and white, and if I can’t decide, couples receive a colour and black and white version!

Wedding Belles & Boys

Ceremony Clips