Journal

My Journal is a creative treasure trove of wedding photography tips, behind-the-scenes stories, practical guides, and insights into my approach. A little bit of everything — because every wedding story deserves a sprinkle of magic.

Small wedding in Bristol with candid street photo after ceremony

Do I Need a Photographer for a Small Wedding?

Small wedding, big emotions.If you’re planning a celebration with just a handful of guests — maybe 10, maybe 20 — it’s easy to wonder whether hiring a professional photographer makes sense.Isn’t it all a bit… too much?Too formal?Too staged? Actually…

Bride and groom showered with confetti in a joyful black and white wedding photo

Black and White Wedding Photography That Stands the Test of Time

Colour, Style and Timelessness in Wedding Photography At the very beginning, photography was monochromatic. it was the default – not a choice, but a necessity. No fancy palettes, no filters, no Lightroom presets. Just light, shadow and chemistry. It took…

Vintage film camera with wedding photos on a table

Film or Digital? Wedding Photography in Two Worlds

I Was Doing Analogue Wedding Photography Before It Was Cool I was already working with analogue photography long before film became fashionable again – back when it was simply the only way to photograph anything at all. One of my…

Bride and bridesmaids wearing embroidered white trainers and rust satin dresses

Wedding Trainers Are Real – And They’re Brilliant

I’m not sure who first decided to pair a wedding dress with white Converse, but honestly – they deserve a round of applause. Since then, I’ve seen more and more couples each season ditch the heels in favour of trainers,…

Colourful shaman totems on Olkhon Island with snowy Lake Baikal in the background

When a Photo Finds Its Own Way

Somewhere between a winter wedding in Cardiff and a forgotten promontory on the shores of Lake Baikal, I realised something: some photos have their own plans. I didn’t push them. I didn’t promote them. I just let them go —…

Real Moments, No Posing

Let pictures tell the story of your wedding day

I focus on capturing real moments as they unfold
— without posing or staging, in a candid documentary way.
From city celebrations to remote landscapes, I document weddings honestly, focusing on moments that matter.