Wedding Photography Blog
Wedding Traditions Explained
After the ceremony, the registrar will ask the bride and groom to stand at the front and face their guests so they can be introduced for the first time as Mr and Mrs. The couple then proceed to walk down the aisle into their new life together. However, did you know, the groom will always be to the right of the bride.
How long do couple portraits take?
This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have professional photographs as newly-weds so we encourage you to consider what is important to you and be sure of no regrets!
Wedding Venue Review: Le Talbooth
Having photographed a wedding at Le Talbooth where the bride arrived to her ceremony by boat, we explore the venue to help you decide whether it’s the right choice for your wedding celebrations.
Wedding Venue Review: Richwill Farm
We were privileged to photograph one of the first weddings to take place at Richwill Farm. In this article, we review the ceremony spaces, the reception rooms and of course the landscape for your wedding photography.
Wedding Photography at Marks Hall
This relaxed wedding at Marks Hall Estate was a dream. Beautiful couple, gorgeous decorations and fun guests. They married outside in the courtyard and took the opportunity to explore the grounds for their wedding portraits.
Wedding Venue Review: Crabbs Barn
Thinking of getting married at Crabbs Barn? We have photographed a wedding at this venue and share our thoughts here about the photo opportunities.
5th Anniversary: Wedding Story
This weekend I am celebrating my 5th wedding anniversary with my husband. It got me thinking – I often share our brides and grooms wedding days, maybe it’s time to share my own wedding story with you all…
Wedding Venue Review: Woodhall Manor
Woodhall Manor is steeped in history. From the architecture to the gorgeous gardens, we explore if this could be the venue for your wedding.
Are getting ready photos important?
Every bride is different, as is every wedding so there isn’t a simple answer I’m afraid. But we can walk through the things you need to consider during your morning preparations, especially in terms of the photography, to help you understand how much time is best to allow.
4 Tips: What to wear for your pre-wedding portrait session
What you wear for your engagement photography session can make or break the photograph. Here, we will take you through a few things to think about in order to create a complimentary portrait.
Ordering prints with Mae Photography
Are you interested in framing some images from your wedding to display around your home? Your FAQ’s about ordering prints are answered.
Wedding Venue Review: Marks Hall
Marks Hall is a very popular wedding venue around Colchester. We share our thoughts from a photographers perspective to help you decide if it’s the right venue for your wedding.
6 Gift Ideas for Photography Lovers
Christmas is just around the corner. If you have a friend that is passionate about photography and always taking pictures here are some gift ideas to help you get ahead of the game this Christmas.
Wedding Venue Review: Talbooth House and Spa
Maison Talbooth offers a gorgeous, countryside location for smaller wedding parties. We explore the photo opportunities and other important aspects of your wedding day to help you decide if this is the venue for you.
Wedding Cake Inspiration
Choosing your wedding cake is always going to be a big decision – there are so many styles, colours, shapes, flavours and sizes to choose from. We’ve put together some of the most memorable, stand-out and inspirational wedding cakes that we have photographed to help with that all-important decision.
Wedding Venue Review: Houchins
Houchins is a very popular wedding venue in the countryside of Colchester. Designed solely with weddings in mind, this venue offers many great features for your day.
Drummond Wedding: Private garden, Colchester
A humanist wedding gives the couple the freedom to have the ceremony they wish with almost no restrictions. This was an absolute dream of a wedding in a private house, on a glorious summers day.
Equipment: The gear we use
What is in our camera bag when we photograph a wedding. All of our equipment is professional, reliable and suited to the job.
Wedding Venue Review: Colchester Town Hall
Colchester Town Hall offers a prestigious location for your wedding ceremony and reception. We have photographed many weddings here in multiple rooms. Find out if it’s right for you.
Wedding group photos checklist
The group photos can often feel long and stressful for the bride and groom as it requires constant smiling and ushering your family and friends into position. To combat this, we ask for you to think in advance about how many and which photographs you would like here.