I fell in love with photography as a child, helping my dad develop pictures of landscapes in his darkroom. Years later, I too became a photographer.

I am fascinated by people. Few things make me happier than spending a few hours in the company of my family albums. They allow me to dream about a world I never knew - my mum's childhood, my parents' wedding day, my early years - one that I only know existed because the pictures are there to prove it.

This feeling of nostalgia is what motivates my work. I approach each subject, whether it is a wedding, a portrait or even a landscape, with the desire to capture the emotion. Be it happiness or sadness, each picture tells a story of that exact moment in time. That is what I aim to capture.

Other than photography, my passions in life include films, California, Mid Century Modern design, my cat Annie Hall, and growing old with the people I love.

And if Mastermind ever call, they can question me to death on the subject of Mad Men.

sarah & david // the george in rye

19 January 2012

There is something about a winter wedding that is just perfect for this country. You never know how the weather will behave even in the height of summer, so by choosing a December nuptial, you are accepting that it might be damp and drizzly and so you might as well enjoy yourself. Instead of worrying, you get to enjoy roaring log fires, hot food, beautiful intimacy, and twinkly lights.

Sarah and David got to have all that for their celebration at The George in Rye and guess what…the sun still shone.

Sarah’s lace Elie Saab dress was just perfect.

And a groom in a black Dior suit? Bingo. Très chic.

I never get over how beautiful the ballroom at The George is. Chandeliers, decadent wallpaper, and big Georgian windows.

I think it’s fairly obvious why I fell in love with this wedding. An amazing atmosphere, a cosy feel, and a lovely couple. Kaz Fernando did an incredible job with Sarah’s hair and make-up ~ she truly is one of the best in the business.

To Sarah & David ~ Thank you for having me capture your beautiful day. Thank you for being passionate about your photography, for being game enough to go outside in the chilly December air, for trusting me to capture your day as I saw it. I truly hope you love your wedding pictures and I wish you a wonderful future together.

Guests can view all the images from the day here.

Venue ~ The George in Rye // Sarah’s dress ~ Elie Saab // Sarah’s shoes ~ Jimmy Choo // David’s suit ~ Christian Dior // Sarah’s hair & make-up ~ Kaz Fernando // Florist ~ The Flower House Mayfield

Shot with a mixture of film and digital

Posted in The George in Rye, Weddings

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Ed Osborn - So good. I especially love all the detail shots.

louise | b.loved - I always adore weddings at this beautiful venue! A stunning set of images, so warm & inviting! xo

Jon S6 - really good! Looks a lovely wedding

joanna - Awww this is so beautiful and so your signature style, gorgeous portraits x

Kirsten - As usual your B&W shots are what really grab my attention. Stunning couple too

Annabel – Love My Dress UK Wedding Blog - What a gorgeous, gorgeous set of photographs Jodie. You never, ever cease to take my breath away each and every time. Just beautiful xXxXx

Anushe Low - What a beautifully captured wedding Jodie! Just gorgeous xx

Peter Yana - Jodie,
Fantastic top to bottom coverage. I have really enjoyed watching your work evolve exponentially in the last 6 months or so.. Great stuff.

Ali Lovegrove - Absolutely stunning, such a beautiful couple and the wedding looks so cosy and wintery. Really gorgeous photography xx

Charley | London Bride - Gosh, isn’t this rather glamorous! Stunning bride (that dress!) and a rather dashing groom. I love this venue and your B&W shots are just beautiful. I do love a cosy romantic Christmas wedding xo

Laurenbythesea - What a stunning bride! Gorgeous venue, gorgeous photos! All just gorgeous!! xx

Greg - You are my favourite artist. Beautiful wedding and perfect photography. x

Wedding Videos London - Very nice pictures, and the couple!

Becca - Oh hello. Could the bride please please please please please log on and tell us where she got her earrings from? (please?). I’ve been looking for some like that for AGES

Sarah - Thank you for the lovely comments. We feel so lucky to have had Jodie photograph our wedding! My earrings are from Swarovski and they are called Lavender. I found them four days before the wedding!

Becca - Sarah, Thanks! Excellent find – already ordered! Your photos are stunning and you look beautiful, what a DRESS! Jodie, the couple shots are stunning. If it were me I would pick my four favourites, have them blown up into wallpaper and re-wallpaper my house.

Gary & Carole - Great day, beautiful couple and truly fantastic photo’s.

Kaz Fernando - I was lucky enough to be Sarah’s hair and makeup artist for her wedding. She is a beautiful lady inside and out and her wedding pictures are totally exquisite. We decided to change her hair from a planned down style as per the trial to an up do on the actual morning of the wedding, there was no time to practice, So very glad we did, it suits her dress so perfectly!! Jodie, you are a genius, you have captured a life time of memories for them to keep always. Kaz XX

Ray Tang - Lovely photos Jodie.

Jodie - Thanks everyone for your lovely comments. I’m glad you’ve fallen in love with Sarah and David’s day like I did. X

el {what you fancy} - Oh my gosh Jodie, these are some of my favourite shots I’ve seen from you. Stunning wedding in an idyllic venue (I was there 2wks ago and loved it), and the bride looks just like the actress Jacinda Barrett! Simply beautiful x

Chloe@caughtthelight.com - Oh my… what I wouldn’t give for a wedding at The George in Rye. A very elegant record of what looks like it was a beautiful day. I love how you got so much out of one spot by the lamp post and how timeless everyone looks. Sarah looks to me a like an even prettier Kara Tointon. Simply beautiful.

Binky nixon - Your work is looking so beautiful right now Jodie (although it always has). I am totally hooked on your blog. Keep up the fabulous work and all the gorgeous treats to look at! xxx

serena - I will never tell you how much I adore your black and whites. Just perfect. I simply sit and stare. Gorgeous.

Rhys Wheatley - Amazing, the whole set is consistently beautiful!

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