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I hope you enjoy the ramblings & images of my journey through my photography blog.

After years learning about the wedding industry, I have gained a lot of tips and ideas from venues, planners, florist, dressmakers and couples.

My wish is this Photography Blog gives insight, ideas and inspiration for couples and assist with planning their special day.

Make sure you check out my top tips, they focus on specific areas of the day providing quick links, insights and inspiration.

Charlie X

Priston Mill Bristol Wedding – Sarah & Zack

Priston Mill Bristol Wedding – Sarah & Zack

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After hearing lots of good things about Priston Mill I was very excited to photograph Sarah & Zak on their wedding day there.  It is a Somerset venue which is near both Bath and Bristol making it one of my new favorite local venues.  With it’s rolling English hills, picturesque countryside and tucked away location it’s an idyllic wedding choice but what I really love about the place is it’s so damn quirky … Read More
Top Tips</br>Hair & Make Up

Top Tips
Hair & Make Up

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I am no mua or stylist but can reveal a few tips from my observations on wedding day hair and makeup. A few things to think about when choosing your style and look. … Read More
Kingscote Barn, Cotswolds Countryside</br>Rustic Barn Wedding</br>Sadie & Jack

Kingscote Barn, Cotswolds Countryside
Rustic Barn Wedding
Sadie & Jack

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The 17th century Cotswolds rustic barn, Kingscote Barn offers exclusivity for the most tranquil wedding days. In Tetbury it is easy to get to but feels like you have stepped into a secret slice of heaven! With beautiful countryside scenery, amazing food and plenty of prosecco, guests cant help but unwind.… Read More
Chepstow Wedding in the Welsh Countryside – Katherine & Martin

Chepstow Wedding in the Welsh Countryside – Katherine & Martin

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I was so excited about Katherine and Michael’s wedding, it was a proper Chepstow Wedding. Styled in a vibrant festival theme using all local vendors. Preparations took place at the couple’s home and the ceremony in St Arvans church.… Read More
Top Tips</br>Group Shots

Top Tips
Group Shots

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The family group shots can be the most daunting part, but with a bit of organisation they run as smoothly as the rest of the day. With planning they can be fun and make as epic photographs as the couple images. … Read More
Clearwell Castle Wedding</br>Embrace the rain</br>on your wedding day Steph & Adam

Clearwell Castle Wedding
Embrace the rain
on your wedding day Steph & Adam

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I never get tired of photographing Clearwell Castle as it is the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding. With a sweeping long driveway, high arched doorways, it oozes style and sophistication fitting for the most elegant of brides.… Read More
Top Tips</br>Timeline

Top Tips
Timeline

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Your wedding flowers can tie the whole theme together so give them the thought they deserve. The bouquet can act as an amazing photography prop, brighten the room and make you smile so here’s some tips to getting it right. … Read More
Hare & Hounds, Tetbury – Quintessentially English Wedding – Julie & Dave

Hare & Hounds, Tetbury – Quintessentially English Wedding – Julie & Dave

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My first time to The Hare & Hounds in Tetbury and I wasn’t disappointed. The wedding venue offers sophistication with an intimate feel in the quintessentially English way. … Read More
Llanerch Vineyard, Cardiff</br>A Bohemian Dog Friendly Wedding</br>Laura & Andy

Llanerch Vineyard, Cardiff
A Bohemian Dog Friendly Wedding
Laura & Andy

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Llanerch Vineyard in Cardiff is a fantastic wedding venue and a dream to photograph. It is a fully functional vineyard allowing you to remember your day with a bottle of their fine Cariad wine. Even more importantly it’s hard to find wedding venues that allow dogs yet Llanerch embraces it and even lets them attend the ceremony. This made it the perfect venue for Laura & Andy because Snowy is a special part of the family.… Read More
Wedding Images & Photoshop

Wedding Images & Photoshop

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I’m not gonna lie, the first thing I do with a photo of myself is lighten under the eyes and remove any spots. If I’d eaten a little too much lunch that week I’m not opposed to reducing the food baby. So when editing other peoples portraits I ask myself “what would I change if this was photo of me?… Read More
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