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But I don’t like having my photo taken!
December 31, 2020
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You’re not the only one! I hear this comment lots from couples. To be fair it’s really only professional models and celebrities who used to having their picture taken frequently. So don’t worry, I do understand it can be slightly unnerving.
Choosing the right photographer will help. I recommend meeting your photographer face to face (if that's possible) or virtually on Face Time. Have a chat and a coffee together. You’ll get to know each other, share your big day plans and tell them a bit about you as a couple. Don’t be scared to share your photography concerns. You’ll build rapport and before you know it you’re relaxed. You should feel comfortable in their company and happy to be around them. It’s almost a gut feeling, you just know when you’ve found the right one. A bit like husband’s!
Another way to overcome any nerves is to have an engagement photoshoot, it gives a great idea of what to expect on the day. Again this gives a chance to connect with your photographer. Feeling comfortable with them is key to feeling comfortable in front of the camera. Some of my couples said they were feeling nervous before the shoot but by the end they had fun and enjoyed it. Some of the self-consciousness around having photo’s taken is fear of the unknown. Pre-wedding sessions will disperse those fears and put you at ease for your speical day.
On your wedding day, you probably won’t notice your photographer much. You’ll be busy saying your vows, talking to your guests and caught up in the moment. For couple portraits, doing them away from friends and family in the grounds of your venue can help you feel relaxed. Having a little time together, just the two of you is priceless. My best advice is to take a few deep breaths and have fun. Enjoy being with your soulmate on your most special of days. Annabel Farley Photography offers natural, romantic wedding photography with a friendly, unobtrusive approach. Berkshire based. Enquire with us here.... https://www.annabelfarleyphotography.co.uk/contact-form Tel: 07956 211969
What to do on your postponed wedding day....
May 21, 2020
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If your wedding has been postponed, you have my sympathy. I'd like to you help you put joy into the day you were originally going to get married. Let's make your own mini love fest! Waking up on the morning of the big day As you open your eyes on the day that should have been the big day you may get misty eyed. Hug it out, and vow to make this day special despite the circumstances. If you have any photos from your first few dates, dig them out and reminisce! Celebrate you.
I-do o'clock It's unavoidable, you will be very aware of time on this day. How about reading (or writing) your vows to each other. Take a selfie when you finish, and share with your friends and family on social media. Drinks reception Have some bubbles and canapés or a little tapas spread of all your favourite nibbles. Grazing boards are trending and people like the Holy Graze are doing home delivery. Treat yourselves with your favourite food, who doesn't like eating! Then how about snuggling on the sofa and watching a romantic film together “Four Weddings” just one more time!
Wedding dinner After that chilled little interlude. How about putting your “out-out” outfits on and getting all glamed up for this part? Make place settings, have you got cute names for each other? (Snugglebunny etc!!!) Write them instead. Get the candles lit for total romance! Have your favourite cake, any cake you like!
Grab all your wedding guests and go on Houseparty app, have a virtual wedding reception! This is how you do a wedding – lockdown style! You can still see all those faces that you will undoubtedly be missing. Get the Christmas lights out if you want to feel like the DJ is really in the room, go as disco as you want!
Perhaps you've spent ages practising your “first dance” you could still show your guests, so all your hard work doesn't go to waste. But equally you could still have an improv dance to “our song” and encourage your friends and family to grab a partner or a pet and have a twirl around the lounge! And if the best man is on screen, he could deliver his finely crafted speech after all! This can still be a celebration. Just remember that you can get through anything, as long as you're together. When your wedding day does really finally arrive, you 'll remember this one for all the right reasons. Spending quality time with the one you love. What could be more perfect. To view my portfolio of wedding photography taken across Berkshire and beyond, please click here:https://www.annabelfarleyphotography.co.uk/wedding-photographer-berkshire/slideshow
Silchester Farm winter wedding | Liz and Ralph
May 03, 2020
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Liz and Ralph's rustic winter wedding at Silchester FarmThere's something so romantic and magical about winter weddings in December. Soft twinkling candlelight, roaring open fires and rich jewel tones. It sets the perfect warm festive atmosphere for love! Liz and Ralph chose rustic Silchester Farm on the Berkshire/Hampshire border to celebrate their marriage. I'm always interested why couples choose their venue, and there is a local connection here. Liz and Ralph often stroll past on dog walks, how nice to be reminded of where you got married in your daily life. Silchester Farm is an exclusive use venue complete with 16th century oak framed barn and working farm. It's nestled in the historic roman village of Silchester in the heart of the Hampshire countryside surrounded by lush green fields. It's been recently refurnished by it's new owners. The couple are very much into the countryside and featured this theme throughout their decor and details. Table names were countryside birds and they made little felt animal favours for each guest. Liz nailed winter glamour in a beautiful satin bridal gown with full skirt complete with faux fur jacket adorned with a vintage brooch. Her beautiful bridal bouquet featured rich red roses (a festive nod) and feather accents. Ralph wore a woollen tweed suit, ideal for a country wedding. Top photography tip! If you have your heart set on natural daylight portraits, I recommend having your ceremony no later than 2pm as the sun sets around 3.30pm in December. It's also the perfect time of year to have a sparkler exit, the ultimate send off! I recommend extra long gold sparklers for extended burn time and a golden glow, they are available on Amazon.
Berkshire/Hampshire wedding suppliers:-Venue - Silchester Farm Wedding flowers - Sonning Flowers Wedding dress - WED2B Learn more:- Annabel Farley Photography offers natural, romantic wedding photography in Berkshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. Click here to view more of my wedding portfolio Annabel Farley Photography or click Contact me to enquire and check availability for your wedding date. It would be great to hear from you.
Berkshire wedding photographer | Combe manor barn wedding | Hannah and Phil
April 09, 2020
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Combe Manor Barn Spring wedding - Hannah and PhilAs a Berkshire wedding photographer, I love nothing more than sharing with you the beautiful weddings and happy memories that I have had the pleasure of capturing over the years. So, I wanted to start off by bringing you one of my favourite weddings from Easter last year - Hannah and Phil's spring time Combe Manor Barn Wedding!
Berkshire barn wedding in beautiful countryside Hannah and Phil had their big day at Combe Manor Barns, which is on the outskirts of Hungerford, in the Combe valley on Easter weekend. Being a Newbury wedding photographer, I am lucky to have captured a few weddings at this venue, but this day was particularly fun to shoot! I don’t know about you, but I think there is something special about a spring wedding, especially when the sun is shining. And boy, did the sun shine bright on their day! You would be forgiven for thinking it was the middle of summer, it was that glorious. I started the day at Hannah’s mum’s house where the bride was getting ready with her gaggle of bridesmaids. I say gaggle, because this lucky girl had no less than 13 bridesmaids and flower girls by her side as she walked down the aisle!
Once the bridal party were ready, we hot-footed it over to Combe Manor and were fortunate enough to be able to take some stunning shots inside the manor house itself before the ceremony. Hannah looked incredible in her Anna Sorrano long sleeved lace gown, and this particular image below is testament to how fabulous she looked.
A quaint church ceremony Hannah and Phil weren’t actually getting hitched at Combe Manor Barn, but instead at the very quaint 12th century St Swithun Church in Combe, which was a mere 50 yards away – perfect!
This gorgeous little church looked fantastic decked out in their yellow colour scheme and even in the small chapel, it felt like they had brought the sunshine inside.
After a heartfelt ceremony, guests were welcomed back to Combe Manor Barns with canapés on the lawn and treated to a champagne wall, no less! As you can imagine, that went down a storm.
Tucked away in picturesque, rolling countryside, the location of Combe Manor Barn is just made for stunning couples shots. I snuck Hannah and Phil away from their guests for a little shoot against the many perfect backdrops the venue has to offer, and I must say the pictures turned out beautifully.
Fun filled, family wedding Hannah and Phil are such a lovely couple – they didn’t stop smiling and their day was filled with pure love and laughter. You can just tell how much they love each other which was so enjoyable to capture. They also have three gorgeous children who truly stole the show. Just look at this family shot below to see their connection....
Fast forward to a delicious wedding breakfast and some brilliant speeches including some particularly sweet words from the groom, Phil.
The party truly got started later in the evening and you could tell the guests were having the time of their lives – all thanks to the happy couple!
It’s all in the detail Can we talk about all the gorgeous details? From the floral table centrepieces and daffodil plant pot table plan, Hannah and Phil absolutely nailed the spring theme and included so many sweet touches. They even had an Easter cake and a table full of chocolate treats for their guests to enjoy!
Don’t I know you from somewhere? As you browse the happy couple’s gallery, some of you might be thinking that you recognise the lovely Hannah. She has a pretty cool claim to fame – can you guess what it is? Hannah was in S Club 7 juniors.
Hannah and Phil’s Combe Manor Barns wedding was just fantastic, and I was so honoured to be chosen as their Newbury wedding photographer for their big day. If you are looking for a Combe Manor Barns wedding photographer or Berkshire wedding photography then get in touch! Berkshire Wedding Vendors:Church - St Swithuns church Venue - Combe Manor Barn Decor & Styling - The Rustic Dresser Florist - Jane Wells Wedding cake - The bride's sister Bride's make up - Lissy Puig Bride's hair - Natasha Laytham Wedding dress designer - Anna Sorrano Bridal boutique - Wed2b Bridesmaid's dresses - Maya at Asos Mobile horse box bar: Platinum bars Caterer - The Hogfather Learn More:Annabel Farley Photography offers natural, romantic wedding and portrait photography in Berkshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. Click here to view my wedding portfolio or contact me to check availability, it would be great to hear more about your special day! Hampden House Wedding Photography | James and Kristina
April 08, 2020
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Kristina and James were married on June 30th, with a wedding reception at the Hampden House in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
Kristina & James’ Hampden House Wedding DayIt was a beautiful hot summer's day when my second shooter, Helen and I arrived to start capturing the couple's wedding memories. Helen went to the Red Lion in Whenover to be with the groom as he got ready, whilst I was with Kristina for bridal preparations at the House. It was such a great atmosphere with everyone getting ready for the big day!
Once the groom and groomsmen were ready, the guests set off in a vintage red London bus to St. Mary Magdalene Church for Kristina and James traditional wedding ceremony. The church dated back to the is steeped in history— there's love in the walls there!
One of the best parts of the ceremony was watching Kristina and James’ son Noah playing the part of the ring bearer. He looked very dapper in his little bow tie and waistcoat! And besides looking completely adorable, he did a great job safely delivering the rings to the vicar.
After the ceremony, it was time to head off to Hampden House, a Grade I-listed country house for the drinks reception. Guests mingled in the grounds and took in views across the idyllic Chiltern Hills. James brother Andrew provided treated the entertainment, singing classics from the Ratpack era.
Kristina & James, thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your love story. I wish you both nothing but the best!
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Buckinghamshire Wedding Vendors:Venue - Hampden House - Sue Passaro/Alex Jacob Wedding reception flowers - The Flower Room Bride's bouquet - Suzanne Darrington-Mills Wedding cake - Victoria'a creative cakes Hair and make up - Beckie Welfare Wedding dress designer - Ronald Joyce Bride's veil - Ivory Belle at Sapphire Dresses Bridal boutique - The Bridal House Bride's shoes - Roland Cartier Bridesmaid's dresses - Sexy Her Singer - Andrew Bourn - Jack Pack Official
Learn More:Annabel Farley Photography offers natural, romantic wedding and portrait photography in Berkshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. Click here to view my wedding portfolio or contact me to check availability, it would be great to hear more about your special day!
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