Real People Photography

Wedding Photographer – Pitt Hall Barn

Darren — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:17:43 +0000

See us in action!

Ever wanted to know what it’s like to have your wedding photos taken? Here is a short 3 minute film showing how we go about capturing the fun and romance of someone’s big day.

Wedding Photographer – Mill House Hotel, Swallowfield, Berkshire

Darren — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:32:56 +0000

Philippa and Anthony.

It was a cold and frosty morning when I met Philippa and Anthony at The Mill House Hotel. But, what a frost! It was one of those frosts that lasted for a whole morning so were able to grab some frames of the two of them among frosty grass and trees. To top it all, we had some wonderful sunshine.

Then Philippa took off her ring and we photographed it among the tiny icicles!

We had great fun at The Mill House Hotel on what could have otherwise have been a drab January day.

Wedding Photographer – The Clock Barn – Whitchurch – Hampshire

Darren — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:15:17 +0000

Sarah and Richard.

When I meet couples for the first time, most are a little apprehensive about how they should “act” in front of the camera. In fact, I have only had one couple who oozed confidence when we talked about being photographed on their wedding day. My advice is simple; enjoy your day and we will capture the moments.

We had a lovely time with Sarah and Richard. Even a little rain before the ceremony didn’t dampen the day. Like most couples, they didn’t want to spend ages being “posed” for photographs. A walk around the grounds of the Clock Barn was just perfect to get the natural images they wanted.

Wedding Photographer – Bradfield College – Berkshire

Darren — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:50:20 +0000

Elaine and Matthew.

Being a working school during term time, Bradfield College only allow for a limited number of functions to be held there. What an amazing place to celebrate a wedding! Plenty of space for the wedding breakfast and the party afterwards. It was easy to escape to a quieter room for those who wanted to talk. They even hired our “Photobooth” and brought in their own inflatable instruments.

Such fun!

Wedding Photographer – Orchardleigh House – Frome – Somerset

Darren — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:28:54 +0000

Claire and Christian.

“It’s a small church” they said.
“Not a problem as I’m used to working in confined spaces.”
“It’s quite dark”.
Again, wedding photographers are used to this and have the kind of lenses that work well in churches where light is limited.
“No, there’s no electricity, so only candle light and we’re getting married in late October”.
Luckily, I have one of the latest Canon cameras (A 5D MkII if you’re a camera buff). When I first bought it I spent a while at a summer wedding photographing friends and family enjoying a hot summers evening chatting by candle light. So that was no problem!

On the day itself we were blessed with a sunny day and the candle lit church made for such a romantic setting for Claire and Christian’s wedding. I don’t think Claire will mind me saying that she was the most excited bride I met in 2011. She couldn’t wait to walk into the small church in the grounds of Orchardleigh House and get married. A lovely day, wonderful weather and a lively congregation who relished in celebrating Claire and Christian’s wedding day.

Wedding Photographer – Cantley House Hotel – Wokingham – Berkshire

Darren — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:05:51 +0000

Rachel and Michael.

I remember my first meeting with Rachel and Michael when they were first looking for a wedding photographer. “We don’t really like having our photo taken. In fact we haven’t got a single photo of us together”. There was a pause as they waited for a reaction. I get this a lot when I meet couples. The surprising thing is that I have only had one couple who were super confident about having their photo taken. My solution is simple. Just enjoy the day and your pictures will be fine.

They soon relaxed when we met for a second time at The Cantley House Hotel for their pre-wedding shoot. There is no mystery around what happens on a shoot. We just chat and I shoot some images, it’s all very informal. In fact, on the day itself, they were so relaxed; their natural sense of fun took over. We had a real laugh capturing special moments of Rachel & Michael, and their friends, enjoying a wonderful wedding day.

Oxfordshire Wedding Photographer

Darren — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:50:00 +0000

Claire and Jamie.

The one thing I love when a couple decide to have their wedding celebrations in the grounds of their home is that everyone is instantly relaxed as most are already familiar with the surroundings.

Claire got ready for her big day in a lovely home which belonged to a member of the family. Jamie and Claire also erected a marquee in the back garden. However, this back garden contained a folly or two, tennis court, pool, bridge and some wonderfully mature trees, all within meters of each other. So not only was everyone having a swell time in the afternoon sun, I was able to take some lovely images of Claire and Jamie around the grounds and then walk the few meters back to where all the fun was happening.

Wedding Photographer – Lymington – The New Forest – Hampshire

Darren — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:38:32 +0000

Tara and Adam.

There’s something special about the sunlight near the seaside. It seems a more crisp and clear. We had a gorgeous sunny day when we photographed Tara and Adam’s wedding day in Lymington in The New Forest.

We like talking to couples to get their story. Tara and Adam have known each other since childhood, so we took them back to the place where they used to play as kids for some special bride and groom photos. Then it was back to Tara’s childhood home where they partied into the night. What wonderful night it was. Couldn’t resist the temptation for one last shot of the two of them, in the moonlight, before heading back to the studio.

Wedding Photographer – Wasing Park – Aldermaston – Reading – Berkshire

Darren — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:01:45 +0000

Claire and Adam.

I was really excited to be booked as wedding photographer at Wasing Park. It’s a relatively new venue, but has already won a “Best Venue” award and shortlisted for another.

I always reassure couples to just enjoy their day and we can capture the moments. Wasing Park has a lovely church within the estate and well tended gardens, Claire and Adam soon relaxed into their day. It’s always nice to spend a few moments away from the madness, and we used this time to take some shots of them around the gardens.

A wonderful couple with a natural sense of fun!

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Wedding Photographer – Hotel Miramar – Bournemouth – Dorset

Darren — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:54:06 +0000

Svetlana and Russell.

In all my time as a wedding photographer, I had never covered a seaside wedding. Then in 2011, I got three of them! This one at the Hotel Miramar in Bournemouth was also an outdoor wedding. The weather was just perfect. They also popped down to the beach for a walk. This made for a stunning backdrop for wedding photos of the two of them.

Wedding Photographer Hotel Miramar Bournemouth Dorset