Ufton Court Wedding Photography

Ufton Court is a superb place to get married. The venue boasts an Elizabethan mansion, a Tithe Barn, and extensive well kept gardens. At my recent visit the whole day went off smoothly thanks to the organisation and expertise of their dedicated wedding team (well done Verity & co). 

Here are a few shots from the day. You can find more on my Ufton Court wedding photography page.

I look forward to working at Ufton Court again!

Wedding car kiss

Wedding car kiss

Chocolate fountain heaven!

Chocolate fountain heaven!

Bride & Groom pose at the Ufton Court garden wall

Bride & Groom pose at the Ufton Court garden wall

All hands to the pump

All hands to the pump

Come on Husband...

Come on Husband...

Let's dance

Let's dance

Sandford Springs Golf Club Weddings

Reading wedding photography at Sandford Springs Golf Club, couple kissing

Sandford Springs is a super place to get married! Having visited so many venues it was obvious to me, as I wandered around, that everything was well set up to host a seamless wedding experience. On site is The Clock House (a bespoke ceremony building), an hotel, and of course the golf club itself (complete with large dining, dancing and bar facilities). My seal of approval was confirmed when I met Robin, the Events Coordinator. He knows the place back to front, what works on a wedding day, what needs to be done and when, and he is totally focused on giving the Bride & Groom exactly what they want. Everything in Robin's world is done with care and some gentle humour.

I look forward to working at Sandford Springs again in the future. 

For more photos from my last wedding there see my link on Sandford Springs Golf Club

Rainy Wedding Photography

Well, it happens! 

.... But not as often as you might think. Britain is notoriously wet, but the reality is that on any given day there will be non raining windows of opportunity. This might not be convenient and might give you and your photographer a bit of a headache, but even on a wet day it is often possible to grab half an hour when it's dry.

Even so, it's always advisable to have a contingency plan. I have done many weddings where, pretty as the outside was, the indoor "Rainy Day option" was stunning. It's not always the end of the world!

Whatever the weather, try and chill out. If it rains have an umbrella at the ready, maybe even some dazzling wellies. It's what happened on your wedding day, embrace it and enjoy it!

Throwing the bouquet

Come on ladies, keep the tradition going!!

Getting married can be infectious. Give a friend the gentle nudge by ensuring someone special gets to catch your bouquet. Believe me, the end result is often engineered.... so make it happen!

Here's my favourite "Bouquet Throw", involving a mixed rugby team (yes, really!) enacting the line out. Check out the little lad on the far right!

Great wedding flowers from Ashley Blooms.

How much does wedding photography cost?

OK, the quick answer, £0.00 to £150,000

So really the question should be "How much do you want to pay?"?

Finding the right wedding photographer for you is an interesting challenge. Ultimately a lot of the decision making will be subjective and focus on what appeals to you as a couple. One thing is for sure, the cost varies tremendously as does what you receive for your money. 

For many, finances do dictate to a degree what they choose. This is sensible, and there is usually plenty of choice whatever price bracket you are looking in. But beware, don't go 'cheap'. "Why, what's wrong with a bargain?" I hear you ask. Well ordinarily, nothing. But wedding photography isn't a product, it's a service... the cost of which reflects the hours put in by the photographer. Yes, the main cost of wedding photography is the photographers time, and the many, many hours spent outside of the wedding day itself as well as on your special day. A good wedding photographer has attributes that 'cheap' just won't get you. Think, where else could you employ a professional who needs to be well trained and highly skilled, and have valuable experience, and the right expensive equipment, and the right insurance, and the best products, and yet expect to pay them poorly? (..and yes, there are probably some jobs you could name, but that doesn't make it right!).

So, you want the very best, and you've got the cash to splash. Why not? Why not indeed? Go for it................ hold on..... What are you getting for that extra cash? Is this going to be a model shoot that takes over your day meaning you don't join in at your own party (your biggest ever), or your guests become bored and don't even get to chat with you? Are you being offered heavily stylised images that aren't you or will look totally dated by tomorrow afternoon? Please, ask yourselves, are you paying extra for the right reasons or does you're ego need reigning in?

The Best Advice

  1. Decide on a budget

  2. Decide what coverage you want (photography time on the day)

  3. Decide what you want to receive (digital images/prints/albums/copyright etc)

Only then...

  • Start looking at peoples work (online)

  • Make contact if you like their work/style

  • Meet the photographer (Do you get along on with them? This is so important!). Talk to them!

  • Just because someone's recommended them doesn't mean they're right for you

  • Watch out for hidden extras (extra hours is the classic one)

  • Beware if prices aren't published... if you were selling something, why would you hide the price? Many wedding photographers do!

It may be at the end of this process you are stumped. And maybe your initial (1-3) requirements were unrealistic and you need to reconsider. Remember, the work your photographer does will be your keepsake of your special day. The photos will be a tangible reminder of what happened long after the cake has been eaten, the DJ has packed away, and even after your memories have faded!

 

Good luck!

Checkout Tim's prices here. I'm up front about the cost, and nothing is hidden. I guarantee there is no sales agenda or sales pressure.