You can't see the cold of the day, but the light streaming through the windows shows you just what a treat I had photographing this lovely bride getting ready at the Carlton Mitre at Hampton Court. Abbie seemed quite composed as her sisters, nieces, Mum and Dad busied themselves.
Finally Abbie was ready for the dress and Wow she looked stunning...
A lovely local wedding this for me as The Mitre is a venue I am recommended at at is only a mile or so from where I live. I then skipped off to see TJ and his groomsmen at St. Paul's just around the corner in East Molesey.
As you can see TJ and crew looked great too - I detected a few nerves and wnating to get on with things though...
When the time came for Abbie to arrive she did so in style and before a few of the guests (terrible traffic that day) - so we sent her around the block so the church had time to fill up. Not sure what this did for TJ's nerves... 
As the reception was to take place at Pembroke Lodge, their driver stopped the car briefly in Richmond Park. I knew we had to be quick to get some photographs done before the parks Police came along. Sure enough it was about 2 minutes before they arrived and moved us on.
We were lucky that he wasn't too much of an offical and I managed to get a nice shot of the newlyweds in the Park with deer in the background.
Tables were (rather optimistically) set up for drinks outside at Pembroke Lodge. It was really cold but there was beautiful light so I really encouraged everyone to brave the elements for some groups before they went in.
Abbie wore such a beautiful dress that wherever possible we left her fluffy warm shawl off but I was so pleased she thought of it and used it for some shots...
Inside, The Lord John Russell Suite looked beautiful and benefitted from being upstairs and receiving superb Autumn light.
Thankfully the speeches too sparkled and by that time the light had faded but I used my wireless flashes to get good quality shots during the fun...
I left the happy couple dance the night away on what was a memorable day.....
I look forward to speaking to you about your wedding and showing you plenty of examples of my wedding photographs. If you want to see more from this hotel click here: http://www.takeonephotography.co.uk/richmond_hill_hotel_wedding_photographer
See you soon.
JK
Meanwhile Tracey and her lovely bridesmaids had the best of the rooms to prepare themselves. And didn't they look good...
During the ceremony I was again privileged to watch a very moving ceremony from a couple who obviously loved each other deeply. Tears of emotion were shed and yours truly had to wipe his eyes too!
As always I was looking forward to the walk along the promenade at the top of Richmond Hill. The views for the guests are stunning and it always affords good photographic opportunities. With the beautiful tree lined walk - reminiscent of a French Avenue the newlyweds were pictured holding hands and enjoying the limelight.
Well done guys and your smiles say it all!
]]>I had the pleasure of photographing at an old favourite venue of mine on Friday - Horsley Park or as it used to be known - Horsley Towers.
Polly & Duncan's wedding ceremony and reception all happened here. As always it proved a great venue for guests and photographer alike.
Here's one of my favourites so far... taken in the stunning and quite unique chapel using off camera flash to bring out the couple yet still retail detail in the amazing tile work....
Keep an eye open for more news...
Sally & Neil's wedding ceremony took place at St Nicholas Church, Thames Ditton on a glorious spring day. 
Then they had a short walk down to the riverside by the Ye Olde Swan Pub to catch boats to Raven's Ait.
This proved great opportunities for interesting pictures of the couple and the river Thames which means a great deal to them. Their guests were treated to the trip down river too and so a unique way to approach a wedding venue...
After the group photos the happy couple mingled with the guests before embarking on a short (very shot) cruise up and down the island.
All in all a great day, full of difference and fun. And I didn't even get a foot wet.. or a camera, thank God.
Many congratulations Guys.
]]>It was great to see Maria come down and support this organisation which recognises the fact that disabled people get less than they deserve in terms of employment.
The Minister got great feedback on the Government's performance and where improvements that can be made direct from some disabled people, some of whom have part time jobs at the Community's offices
Here's a sneak peek of the wedding pictures I am going through before uploading them to their own gallery on this website.
It was a very happy day and the rain held off for the most part too! Kristen got ready at Nonsuch Mansion, so that again proved to be a good relaxed start to the day in a superb setting.
The rain came later at the end of the portraits but the a happy couple were not put off and seemed happy to wander back under a brolly...
I'm looking forward to processing the rest of the pictures... so keep checking in....
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This venue, though impressive is still relatively unknown as it's only fairly recently been renovated. It provided the perfect setting for a relaxed civil wedding for a lovely couple.
Eli seemed calm enough during her preparations in the stunning room provided, whilst Andrew greeted the guests downstairs.
We were blessed with some early spring sunshine which was against the flow of the grey skies in the run up to the day... and the next few days.
Given the many options available to me to photograph at this venue, the prime objective was to convey a laid-back wedding within the grand setting. So as usual I allowed plenty of time for the newlyweds to mingle with guest before taking them on a tour of the grounds for some creative wedding portraits.
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Quick dash (impossible) through the traffic at Hammersmith to the Riverside Studios to take some headshots of actors and backstage staff of their latest production - Birds of a Feather.
Thought I may get chance to photograph in a studio itself, but was relegated to the staircase. This proved rather cramped but actually gave me some nice light to work with. All these done within an hour to fit around their rehearsals...
