Rosie and Ryan got married in 2018 at the beautiful Stanway House and adjoining barn. Some weddings really stick out in my mind and this is one of those. The weather was glorious and the couple and their guests were ever so friendly and accommodating towards me, which is always appreciated as it’s not always the case.

Rosie got ready at her parent’s house in Cheltenham, before being picked up in a gorgeous car to take her to the church at Stanway. I’ve done a few weddings at this location and it always provides a lovely backdrop.

All of the photographs I take are in colour. If the couple receive any black and white ones it is because they have been adjusted during post production. Some images lend themselves very well to being black and white, which produces a more classic, timeless feel.

As with all my photos, I adopt a very relaxed and informal approach. I find this method produces the best results. Natural, candid shots help to capture the essence of the day much better than images where people are very self conscious they are having their photo taken. My friendly, easy going manner also helps to put people at ease.

The church at Stanway is quite small, and as such the vicar requested I keep my distance and stay towards the back. This position can sometimes work in a photographer’s favour, especially when the couple turn around for an impromptu giggle with their guests!

Rosie and Ryan had gone to a great deal of effort to supply wedding props for their guests to interact with. The frames and polaroids were a real hit with the youngsters, while the stilts went down well with the older generation!

The reception always provides a great deal of subject matter to photograph, and this one was no exception. There was much merriment, and as the sun went and guests headed inside for the first dance, you could feel the party was just getting started.