I know this is too long. I promise I've tried. I really did try. But to be honest, I love every single image below with all my heart and it has filled me with joy looking back at this incredible year so I just couldn't cut it down any more. I'll at least keep this part short: here is my year in weddings
Read MoreJNP wedding day tips: GROUP PHOTOS
People often ask me if I find shooting weddings stressful, and the truth is 80% of the time I don't. I love them, I'm confident I'll get everything I need and I'm flexible when I need to be. But if there's one point in the day that can be a bit tricky, it's the group photos. It might sound a lot but having 2 hours between the end of your ceremony and the start of food or speeches is ideal, giving us enough time to get the group and couple's shoots done while still leaving an hour or so for you to mingle and chat to guests. Below are some pointers on how I think it's best to organise them and make good use of your time.
Read MoreJNP wedding day tips: THE WEDDING BIT
The Main Event! Vows! Rings! An awkward kiss in front of 100 people! This post is all about how to get the most out of your photography during the ceremony. I shoot a variety of different types of ceremony, including religious, civil, blessings and anything else in between so hopefully there will be something for everyone.
Read MoreJNP wedding day tips: THE BOYS
If you haven't read the first instalment of my wedding day tips blog series, go and check out the bridal preparations post. This is less specific to one particular point in the day, more just some general tips for grooms, because although we all know that brides often take the centre stage, the guys are still important, right?! 50/50? *black moon emoji*
Read MoreJNP wedding day tips: THE BRIDAL PREPARATIONS
So, the first stop is the preparations. For most weddings, I personally shoot around 60-90 minutes with the bride and her chosen posse, capturing details such as the dress, jewellery, flowers, as well as all the fun of getting ready and general merriment. The large majority of what I shoot here will be candid; I want the images to portray the beginning of the story, the building of the excitement and progression to being ceremony ready.
Read Morein five years' time...
Today is my five year anniversary as a wedding photographer and I'm looking through the engagement shoot images I took on Monday, at the very gorgeous West Wittering beach, with a couple whose wedding I'm shooting next year. If you'd told me five years ago that I'd be spending my Monday afternoon with my toes in soft sand, hanging out with two super cool people and their dog as my job? I wouldn't have believed you.
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