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Engagement Shoot | Aimee & Gary ~ Sunshine in Battersea Park

28 July 2010

Aimee contacted me last year after being a guest at Alistair and Elaine’s wedding in Richmond.  She had seen their photos and although she hadn’t finalised her wedding venue at that point, she knew that she wanted me to capture her wedding.  It’s always such a compliment when a client decides to choose you as their photographer before they’ve confirmed where they’re actually staging their wedding!

Aimee and Gary both live in Singapore, so I caught up with them when they were over recently and we headed over to Battersea Park where we took some pictures amongst the gorgeous greenery.  The UK is having such a brilliant summer this year and it means that there is lots of soft afternoon light to play with.

I’m really looking forward to heading out to Provence next month to capture their celebrations at the stunning La Coquillade.  I lived in France for a couple of years when I was younger and I can’t wait to go back.  I can imagine this is going to be a very beautiful wedding.

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Come back towards the end of the week to see a new regular feature that will be starting on the blog. Good things come to those who wait.

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Dominique - sounds like you have an amazing wedding awaiting you! love the two black and whites xx

greg - Beautiful light and colours

Susie & Adam | Wedding ~ Bunting & Haystacks in Somerset

16 July 2010

I love photographing weddings with lots of beautiful details, and Susie and Adam’s country affair in Somerset was one such wedding.  When I arrived at the reception venue that morning, I couldn’t help cooing with excitement at all the gorgeous little touches ~ mismatched china, country garden flowers, fabric bunting, hay bales, deckchairs, fairy lights, old Penguin classics, bouncy castle, croquet, badminton, ginger beer (my favourite) and of course, a sweets table.  Not only that, but they had installed a line of vintage lampshades suspended above the floor in the ceremony venue. A very unique touch.

When I first met with Susie and Adam last summer, they had emphasised to me how much they love natural photography and want this for their wedding.  I like to adapt my style to suit each client and what they want, so for Susie and Adam’s wedding I adopted a very relaxed, reportage approach.  This had also worked well on their engagement shoot.  Much of the day was spent with guests playing badminton or croquet on the lawn, so it afforded plenty of opportunites for shots of guests having fun.  I loved capturing shots of some of the children playing with the old fashioned ten-pin bowling set-up.  I also fell slightly in love with the groom’s beautiful little nephew, who squealed with excitement each time he knocked over a pin. You can tell how many shots I took of him from the selection below…too adorable!

Susie & Adam ~ Thank you for having me as part of your gorgeous day.  I loved every minute and hope these pictures will give you fantastic memories for the future.

Venue | The Tithe Barn & Walled Garden, Dunster Somerset

Dress Designer | Memphis Belle by Stewart Parvin

Groom’s Suit | Paul Smith

Bridemaid dresses | Pied a Terre

Florist | Marsh Mallow Flower Designs

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craig - So Groovy! =)

susie & adam - WOW Jodie, these images are every bit as brilliant as we'd hoped (and come to expect!) from your gifted eye for those 'not-so-obvious' moments!. Loving the detail you've captured for us that will certainly keep our memories of a wonderfully happy day alive. Everything looks so pretty!! We really get a sense of the relaxed nature of the day, and all the children look so happy :) I can see why you fell in love with R, he's a natural in front of the camera! Can't thank-you enough for posting these and we can't wait to see the rest! Lot of love xx

Dominique - Beautiful job! You always get the most stunning weddings! Love the ones of the kiddies bowling, hilarious! xx

Mary Ashford - Gorgeous images Jodie - love the village fete feel to the wedding & the chot of the children with the ten pin bowling is adorable. Mx

Steph - Beautiful! x

Greg - Spectacular Jodie. You've captured the magic and romance of the day. They'll cherish them.

Charis Warrell - wow...possibly one of the most amazing weddings ive seen. love the vintage lampshades and the awesome getting ready venue. youve done it again....! well captured Jodie x

Debs - Stunning photographs and a really beautiful wedding. I love the lampshades hanging above the cake!

Andrea Ellison - another beautiful set Jodie.......a perfect country wedding...well done x

Rachel - Absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful collection of images of their wedding day & celebrations. Like a cup of Yorkshire Gold - perfect. xx

Emily Hancock - Wow! what gorgeous photos!

alan ritchie - Adam and Susie look lovely but Noodle looks's better!!

Rebecca Jones - Woooooowww...beautiful. I love the speeches shot and the look in the brides eyes. Beautiful bride, beautiful details and beautifully captured x

Lulu - such a stunning collection of photos Jodie, what a magical summer wedding, it is so very British and beautiful!

Jodie - Thanks so much for your *lovely* comments everyone ~ it really makes me happy that you like them so much. I had a brilliant time at this wedding & a big thank you goes to Susie & Adam for inviting me to be a part of their day. Guys, your comment really moved me. Thank you for being such fab clients! x

Steph & Andy | Engagement Shoot ~ South Bank

12 July 2010

I first met Steph when I spoke at a seminar at a studio in the Lake District last year.  She is in the throes of setting up her own photography business and is getting married to Andy in Cheshire next month.  I was speaking at the seminar about setting up my business and began the talk with a slideshow of images from various beautiful weddings.  Afterwards, as I was chatting to all the photographers who’d attended, Steph approached and asked if I would be interested in photographing her own wedding this summer.  It is such a fantastic compliment when a photographer asks you to capture their wedding, and just shows that you can never predict where new clients will appear from!  Since meeting Steph, I’ve come to think of her as a good friend and love catching up on all things photographic.  Being a fan of a shoot I staged on the South Bank at the start of the year, Steph and Andy decided to use the location for their own engagement shoot.  As Steph is a photographer (check out her blog here), I thought it was quite fitting that we found a montage of images by Rankin to use as a backdrop.

I love the South Bank as it’s always an exciting place to shoot and no two shoots are ever the same.  I cannot wait to photograph Steph and Andy’s wedding next month, and I just know Steph is going to make an absolutely stunning bride.  From what they were telling me, it sounds like it’s going to be a wedding with lots of gorgeous details to capture, as well as the love and chemistry between them both.  Love my job!

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Charis Warrell - love this shoot! lots of awesome ideas. we recently ventured down there for a venue visit..:D always love your detail and thoughtful eye x

Dominique - Fantastic Jodie, love them! What a stunning couple they are! xx

Greg - What a brilliant, unique shoot. Love it!

Andrea Ellison - Aaaaahhh fab ...they are just lovely Jodie x and yes folks Steph really is THAT beautiful.

David McNeil - What a gorgeous couple. Lovin' the grooms style - I want a belt with studs like that :)

Steph - Jodie, we LOVE them! Thank you so much!! We had such a lovely day with you and can't wait until the big day now...it's getting scarily close! xx {Ps. David - it's one of All Saint's finest!}

Kirsty - Love these! I'm a friend of these two love birds and you've really captured their fun side in these shots. I love all the bright colours, absolutely beautiful!

Wedding | Kelli & Robert ~ Ibiza

30 June 2010

After their engagement shoot in Hampstead Heath and an intimate family service in West Sussex, I headed to Ibiza at the start of the month to capture Kelli & Robert’s island celebrations. They decided to have the wedding at one of their favourite holiday spots, Hotel Rural Es Cucons, a place that combines rustic beauty with a feeling of luxury.  It reminded me of the Joshua Trees in California, with cacti and tropical plants and old stone outbuildings.  Kelli walked down the aisle to Elvis Presley’s If I Can Dream (I LOVE Elvis!), and they walked back up the aisle to a showtune from Mary Poppins ~ a quirky touch that really suited the relaxed nature of the wedding.   Immediately after the ceremony, they released a bunch of red heart balloons with messages from guests tied with string.  After drinks around the pool, the party sat down under the trees for a delicious meal with the sun setting in the distance.  The evening party began with Kelli and Robert’s first dance, to the sounds of a special mix of Chasing Cars, featuring all the different cover versions of the song.  It was a surprise from Robert to Kelli and was a beautiful touch.

Forgive the many detail shots…I just have too many favourites from this stunning wedding.

Kelli’s dress | Amanda Wakeley

Kelli’s shoes | Benjamin Adams

Venue | Hotel Rural Es Cucons, Ibiza

Wedding Planner | Ceri at Deliciously Sorted Ibiza

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Lulu - These photos are so so gorgeous Jodie I love them! What a beautiful bride and the heart balloons are so cute! So looking forward to our session next month!! x

Lou ~ Whimsical Wonderland Weddings Blog - Beautiful!! I love the dress - and the super chic plait xx

Toby Clark - Love these Jodie, very beautiful, would love to see pics of the final album if they are having one.

Cristina - LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! xxx

Dominique - Absolutely stunning Jodie, just my kind of wedding! Captured effortlessly. And she had the same wedding dress as me! The first time I have seen my dress anywhere, good choice Kelli ;) xx

Greg - Beautiful, timeless photographs. Love the final five - you captured the romance perfectly.

David Jenkins - Love the movement in a lot of these Jodie!!

Lesley Chalmers - Oh - Jodie! Beautiful and breathtaking!

Jodie Chapman - Thank you everybody for the lovely comments ~ all very gratefully received. It was a beautiful day and a pleasure to capture it for Kelli and Robert.

sneak peek | kelli & robert ~ ibiza

28 June 2010

Well, first up I must apologise for the blog absence.  It’s been a crazy few weeks with weddings and shoots, but it means I have a few lovely posts to share.  First up, here is a sneak peek of Kelli and Robert’s beautiful wedding in Ibiza at the beginning of the month.  A truly gorgeous affair that I am very excited to share this week. Come back for more images later this week.

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kelli & robert ~ i do ~ white umbrellas for an english wedding

9 June 2010

This week I am sharing with you the first wedding of Kelli and Robert, whose pre-wedding shoot on Hampstead Heath was a hot, summery affair.  The weather decided to relapse into its usual mix of grey and rain for the wedding, but that didn’t stop the day from being beautiful.  This wedding day was all about having an intimate family celebration, so the wedding took place at a pretty country church before being followed by a drinks reception at Balcombe Place.  Kelli looked absolutely gorgeous in an early 1960s-inspired wedding dress and birdcage veil, and I loved her little touch of wrapping a locket around her bouquet that included images of her late mum and grandmother.  It’s always those little personal touches that make a wedding so special.

This weekend I am off to capture Kelli and Robert’s second wedding, a big party in Ibiza with lots more family and friends.

Venues ~ South Lodge Hotel, St Mary’s Parish Church, Balcombe Place

Dress designer ~ Coat by Jesus Peiro | Dress made by Quello

Shoes ~ Freya Rose

Groom’s suit & tie ~ Richard James

Florists ~ Fleurs {bouquet) | Blossoms {church}

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Lesley Chalmers - Exquisite! (Why do I particularly love the fallen chair...?) Tu es un vrai artiste! x

Greg - Stunning - cant wait for part two!

Polly Alexandre - Lovely! The B&W shots indoors especially are great... loving the cute 60's look and her fab dress and veil!

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alice & will ~ engagement shoot in london town

4 June 2010

When Alice contacted me about doing an engagement shoot with her and her fiance Will, I jumped at the chance.  Alice has been an avid follower of my blog for many months now, so it was lovely to give her her very own portrait experience in preparation for her wedding with Will in July.  Alice had mentioned that she would love the shoot to have a real London feel, so we had a walk around Covent Garden before heading to Trafalgar Square, where we could take our pick of locations amongst the plinths, museums, red telephone boxes…and pigeons!

Before we set off for the shoot, we met at one of my favourite places to read and have a coffee (and cupcake).  I’ve blogged about the gorgeous Primrose Bakery before, but it’s just too darn cute not to give it a second mention.

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Steph - Love, love, love... only 2 weeks to ours... yey!! I am soooo excited! I hope it doesn't rain! x

Alice - Hi Jodie, the shots are amazing and thank you so much =) Really love you work!

Dominique - Love them Jodie, they always look so effortless and unposed! And always love your little details. Thanks for your comment as well, always means a lot! The new camera def cuts down on the processing time! The pitcher and Piano was one of my fav spots. xx

serena - Stunning. Such beautiful portraits. I love the tones in your images. Love them all! x

gill maheu - beautiful shots jodie - i love the wonderful atmosphere you always get in your work - i look forward to the wedding shots

emmatphoto - Wow! Yet again another set of fabulous shots, soooo pretty x

i will ~ kelli & robert ~ hampstead heath

27 May 2010

Not only has the house move happened in the last week, but so have a lot of pre-wedding shoots in very different locations…so there should be quite a bit of eye candy on the blog over the next few weeks.  First up is Kelli & Robert’s shoot in Hampstead Heath, a beautiful area of London that I have only ever visited once before.  After this shoot, I think I have found my new favourite place to hang out in the city.

The shoot was a last minute arrangement, as Kelli and Robert’s first wedding is happening this Saturday. Yes, that’s right ~ first wedding. This couple have made the very exciting step of having two days to celebrate their marriage.  The first wedding will be a relaxed family affair in West Sussex this weekend, with a blessing and good party in Ibiza with more friends and family next month.  I’m really looking forward to heading out to Ibiza for Part 2 of their wedding ~ Kelli & Robert have decided to have an album for each of their days, so I’m really excited about designing the finished products for them to remember their beautiful days by.

Enjoy the images. With today’s grey and rain, the gorgeous colours and sunshine we had for the shoot already seem like a distant memory. It’s a reminder to all us English folk to take advantage of that weather if it decides to show its face.

Roll on Ibiza!

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andrea ellison - fantastic as always Jodie....enjoy the sun in Ibiza...you lucky thing x

David McNeil - lovely light and details as usual jodie. These look so relaxed and summery. Kelli looks gorgeous, and their smiles so natural. Good stuff :)

Dominique - Beautiful Jodie, lovely and natural! Can't wait to see all their wedding pics! x

James Jones - Jodie, Well done! Your photographs are relaxed and natural. See you in Ibiza, James (Kelli's Dad)

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20 May 2010

This week I had the very great pleasure of having Nicola & Chris’ gorgeous wedding featured on Style Me Pretty, a fantastic bridal blog that always shows incredibly inspiring weddings.  Here is a glimpse of the post ~ you can see the full post here.

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In other news…I have a very busy next few weeks coming up that include lots of pre-wedding shoots, wedding celebrations close to home and my first trip to Ibiza to capture what will be a very beautiful wedding.  But firstly, I will be celebrating this weekend in my new home.  It’s going to be a hectic couple of days getting unpacked and settled, but I can’t wait to get started on what will be my brand new studio space.  Photos will most definitely follow!

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Cristina - Congratulations hun, you definately deserve it, photos are great. Try to learn some spanish in Ibiza for next year ;) xxxx

philippe & jennifer ~ i do ~ the bingham, richmond

13 May 2010

Earlier this month I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Philippe and Jennifer’s beautiful wedding at The Bingham, a gorgeous Georgian hotel on the river in Richmond.  Those of you who remember this couple’s engagement shoot will remember that Philippe is French and the couple had recently moved to Paris.  Many of Philippe’s family and friends were making the trip over from France (and other parts of the world), so I knew this wedding was going to be something special.

Jennifer got ready at The Richmond Gate Hotel, and I couldn’t resist giving a squeal of excitement when she opened the door and had a feather in her hair ~ so gorgeous! Not only that, but the feathers even extended to her bespoke designed hand-made wedding dress which was absolutely stunning.  Already thinking how lovely she looked, I couldn’t believe it when she pulled out her Christian Louboutin shoes, complete with red soles and gold heels.

Squealing over, I got on with capturing the day as it unfolded.  The weather played ball and we had beautiful sunshine to accompany the drinks reception in the grounds of The Bingham.  I spent much of this time in the background, capturing relaxed shots of all the guests in their finery.  Philippe & Jennifer and I snuck off for fifteen minutes to capture some beautiful portraits of them both, which I know will look amazing in their album.

I always love speeches at weddings (it’s my sentimental side), and these definitely rank in my all time favourites. Philippe started his speech by giving Jennifer a white quilted Chanel bag, then went on to play a video that included footage from along their courtship over the last year and a half ~ which as the images below show, certainly gave Jennifer a [shocked] surprise.   Speeches always provide the perfect opportunity to capture great reaction shots, and these proved no exception.

As you will see, I have many favourites, so get ready for a very long picture post… To Philippe & Jennifer, thank you so much for having me as part of your wedding day.  I hope I’ve done your beautiful wedding justice with the images and can’t wait to design your album for you.

If you were a guest at the wedding, you can see all the images from the wedding here.

Dress designer ~ Shanna Melville

Flowers ~ Roseberg Flowers

DJ ~ Mademoiselle Jayne {who truly got the night off to a brilliant start}

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Greg - No exaggeration, I these are the best weddings pictures I have ever seen. They are absolutely perfect. The day looked amazing and the Bride looked stunning. Wow Jodie.

serena - Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I love the fact that there are so many relaxed portraits of both the couple and the guests. I love your black and white. It's so chic.

Whimsical Wonderland Weddings Blog - stunning images - as always Jodie :) xx

Lexy - Ooo I'm so excited about August and our wedding now, can't wait for you to take our photos! These are so lovely, I bet the couple will be over the moon. The black and white images are super stunning.

Dominique - Beautiful! I love the shots of the bride getting ready especially number 4 and the speeches ones are great! xx

Toby Clark - Hi Jodie, been perusing your blog now for quite some time, these images are really really stunning, you capture emotions like no other.

Carolyn - Jodie, I so look forward to your latest blog entries and this one is just extraordinary. The groom looks so utterly proud of his bride, and the shoooooes, ahhh the shoes! Amazing!

admin - Thanks for the lovely comments, everyone. I love all the weddings I photograph, but this one was especially lovely with the French connection. :) carolyn, it was so obvious how much philippe adores jennifer and was so beautiful to see. a little love goes a long way!

Jennifer Buron - Jodie - we cant thank you enough for our absolutly divine wedding photos .You are truly a wonderful person and fabulous professional. we wish you great success and would recommend you to anyone ....thnak you kisses Jennifer and Philippe Buron x

Sheila Chandler - Jodie, they are superb. Thank you so much for capturing my daughter's beauty on her very special day. I must say I shed a tear of joy viewing them. Thanks again x

Annamarie Stepney - Hi Jodie, Absolutely gorgeous! Loving your work...and really great to meet you the other night :-) x

Emma Smith - Fantastic photos, you really capture the personalities of the bride and groom well. Such a wonderful day and nice to have such good pictures to remember it by. The problem now is choosing!

David Jenkins - Stunning Jodie!! Love the movement in the black and whites, so full of life.