Step into the world of intimate elegance and experience this captivating visual tale of a mini wedding that radiated luxury, despite its scaled-down guest list to just the parents! Our adventure begins with a Claridge’s wedding morning for getting ready.
Then the day takes us through the heartfelt ceremony at Islington Town Hall, a nostalgic stop at The Drapers Arms (the site of their first date), and culminates in a delightful meal at The Pig and Butcher in Islington.
I’m Stephanie,…
Welcome to this enchanting tale of love and wanderlust of an American couple who chose this vibrant city as the backdrop for their intimate Londonesque elopement.
Join us on a journey through the iconic streets of Bank, the exquisite settings of the Ned, and the sophisticated ambiance of Fortnum and Mason’s inside the Royal Exchange. As a storytelling, laidback luxury wedding photographer, I’m excited to share the magic of this unforgettable Londonesque elopement.
Chapter 1: Getting Ready at the Ned In…
I’m posting this to my blog as an archive as I update the portfolio section of my website. This 2020 photo session was featured on Love My Dress. It is a sustainability styled shoot created by a team of caring wedding creatives to help couples make kinder and more sustainable choices for their stylish and contemporary wedding. Find the supplier links at the bottom – With love, Stephanie xoxo
Tips on how to have a more eco and ethical wedding;
Grown…
In the heart of London, amidst the hustle & bustle, you can find the perfect sanctuary in Streatham Common. Clarese & Aiden’s intimate vow renewal ceremony was nothing short of enchanting, set against the backdrop of towering trees and the soothing sounds of nature. The forest setting provided the ideal ambiance for a couple determined to reaffirm their love in a unique and magical way.
New beginnings…
The photography narrative begins at their home. It was special to capture this as…
Winter wedding fanatics, grab warm brew and be ready to swoon over this cosy winter wedding at Daylesford Farm!
The Winter Wedding Begins…
The laidback day begins with getting ready at home and some drinks in the The Fox at Oddington.
A Wholesome Ceremony at ancient Church of St Andrew
The wedding takes place with a festive ceremony in the ancient 12th century church called church of St Andrew. The Norman church is located near Salisbury in Wiltshire. Although very…
I am already acquainted with Ruth & Alex after photographing their wedding, so I was thrilled to hear the exciting news that they are expecting and would like to have this special chapter documented via a minimalist maternity photography style.
I went to their home and it was perfect for the light and the plain walls. Less is more when you want a minimalist, timeless finish.
Lifestyle Family Photos
Alex joined in and so did their furbaby Venus, it…
Conni & Iyad had an intimate Cutty Sark wedding in Greenwich, and chose to do their ceremony at Woolwich Town Hall.
It’s February and it is fresh and windy. Conni & Iyad meet me in Cutty Sark for their couples portraits that they decided to do pre ceremony. Doing your wedding photos before the ceremony means you can be guest orientated following the confetti and group shots.
Cutty Sark
Observatory Hill
On route we walk to the top of Greenwich…
Half a decade ago, not long after starting out in my wedding photography adventure, I created a styled shoot based on Neil Gaiman’s poem ‘all I know about love’. I’m a bit of a Neil Gaiman fangirl! I confess I have ugly cried when meeting him once at Hay on Wye Festival. Years on, when he had seen these photos, and then shared the Rock n Roll Bride blog link on his twitter I had another day of excitable…
What happens when you just say yes…
Emma and Tom did their London elopement at Chelsea Town Hall with just two guests! And of course me, their photographer!
I was smitten with their luxe, anti-wedding aesthetics. So chic and stylish, but still timeless and cool. If you like this elopement, you might also love Charlie & Leila’s mini wedding which was also at Chelsea Town Hall!
My top tip for anybody wanting a photo gallery outcome this good is to turn up…
“In ancient times cats were worshipped as Gods; they have not forgotten this.” – Terry Prachett
Meet Rachel, Elliott and their furry (and some not furry fur babies) family! This pet portrait session in London was taken many moons ago and will be hitting the archives. So I want to put it out into the big wide web for you to enjoy before updating my site!
To see a more up to date family session, you can see this by clicking…