Contemporary London wedding photographer – Siobhan H Photography

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  • First Dance | Somerley House wedding photographer

    First Dance | Somerley House wedding photographer

    Bridal editorial at Somerley House

     

    I have often wondered what it is I love most about photographing weddings, and I eventually came to the conclusion that it is really about the energy of the day.

    My favourite part is often the wedding morning, there is a certain giddiness in the air with the bride-to-be almost floating on air, filled with nervous excitement. This was something I wanted to explore in a styled shoot at the beautiful Grade II listed wedding venue Somerley House in Ringwood, Hampshire. Working with the wonderful Valentina from  The Stars Inside, we developed the concept further focusing on the lightness of being, the grace and movement of the real ‘first dance’ on a wedding day.

    Situated on the outskirts of the glorious  New Forest, Somerley House was the perfect venue; elegant, refined and a haven for all the dreamers out there. There are so many beautiful details both inside and outside this stately home, it offers so many creative opportunities for designing your wedding day. Wild, ikebana-inspired floral creations by  Jenni Bloom added an extra sprinkling of magic to this beautiful space.

    Our theme was echoed by the dessert table, created by the amazing Kate Burt. It featured a similar colour palette of pale greys, powder chalk blues, and ballet satin pinks and focused on textures that evoke romance and the passing of time. Kate’s The stationery by Elin’s Art Studio also reflected the delicate and elegant mood of the day.

    A huge thank to make-up artist extraordinaire  Susan Yates and hair stylist  Grace Bailey.

    The words of wedding stylist Valentina perfectly sum up the shoot:

    “All together, the narrative is one of both trepidation and fearlessness, poise and imperfection – girl and woman, preparing for this brand new chapter of her life.”

    Scroll to the bottom to see the fabulous behind-the-scenes video by  Wyld Weddings  and the full list of suppliers we worked with.

    If you are looking for a Somerley House wedding photographer, or would like a similar photography approach on your day (alongside all the fun, candid moments, of course!) I would love to hear from you. Just drop me a line at siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com or call me on 07809575460 to check my availability.

    This shoot was previously published on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings, a gorgeous wedding blog where you can find lots of inspiration for your big day.

     

     

    A big thank you to our fabulous creative team!

     

    Concept & Photography
    Siobhan H Photography

    Planning & Styling
    The Stars Inside

    Videography
    Wyld Weddings

    Venue
    Somerley House

    Flowers
    Jenni Bloom Flowers

    Bridalwear
    Naomi Neoh

    Flower Girl Dress
    Gilly Gray

    Bridal Robes
    Domenica Domenica

    Cakes & Desserts
    Kate Burt Cakes

    Bridal Shoes
    Freya Rose

    Make-up
    Susan Yates Makeup

    Hair styling
    Hair By Grace Bailey

    Headpieces
    Samantha Walden

    Stationery
    Elin’s Art Studio

    Silk & Textiles
    Nettle Textiles

    Pearls
    Jersey Pearl

    Models
    Isabella & Grace

  • Relaxed engagement session Hampstead {Esther & Simon} | London wedding photographer

    Esther and Simon will be getting married at one of London’s coolest wedding venues  The Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe on Bankside this summer which I am very excited about, and earlier this year we decided to mark their pre-wedding journey with a gorgeous and relaxed engagement session on Hampstead Heath. On a crisp early spring afternoon, we took a wander along the heath and chatted about all things wedding-related and got to know each other a little better.

    It is important to me to include engagement shoots in my wedding package, as I like to connect with my couples and allow them to get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day. It is amazing the difference this makes to the wedding portraits! These sessions also reflect my shooting style quite well; I’m not one for elaborate, posed shots with lots of artificial light. For me, taking a relaxed walk together will allow me to get the most beautiful and natural images with a clean contemporary style, that you will look back at and instantly remember those moments as they truly were.

    If you like my work and would like something similar for your wedding photography, I would love to hear from you! Let’s meet for a chat over coffee (or wine) and talk about your wedding plans.

    Just fill in the contact form at the end of this page or send a short email to  siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com and I will get back to you within 24 hours.

    Hope you enjoyed looking at this relaxed engagement session Hampstead. If you are planning your wedding and would like a similar style of photography, let’s meet up for a no-obligation chat!

    Just fill in the details below and I will be in touch soon – looking forward to hearing from you, Siobhan

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  • Design for life | contemporary London wedding photographer

    Design for life | contemporary London wedding photographer

     

    Photography is a very personal thing to me.

    I don’t see it as a separate entity or a ‘job’ and I wanted my logo to reflect that. Rather than choosing something pretty or a nice motif, I wanted to create something truly authentic, something that really represented me.

    An ensō is a Zen Buddhism symbol which can be interpreted in different ways. It can mean so many things: enlightenment, our connection to nature, strength, infinity, nothingness, fullness, the beginning and ending of all things. The English translation of this word is simply “circle”.

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    To create your own ensō, you begin your circle, working clockwise in one single exhale, and continue round in one or two brushstrokes only. It is that breath, that moment in time, that is before you on the paper and however it looks, it is perfect. It represents you.

    Hiring a logo designer wasn’t going to work for this, so I ordered my brush and ink and took a deep breath instead.

    Our intrinsic connection to nature; its beauty and its fragility in every moment, is everything.

    Love, tears, happiness: all of the emotions that make us human and make us perfect, all of those fleeting moments we look back on, are the reason I love taking photographs.

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Act I | Islington civil ceremony | Walton on Thames wedding photographer

    Act I | Islington civil ceremony | Walton on Thames wedding photographer

    When I first met Jessica and Crispin, they told me that sourcing a local Walton on Thames wedding photographer was important to them which made me instantly like them.

    Not only did I get to photograph two highly creative people with a unique vision for their celebration, but I also got to enjoy spending time in their brilliant company. They are both such warm, thoughtful, interesting, funny, and generous people, I cannot even begin to express what a pleasure it was to capture their wedding.

    The first part of their wedding, an intimate civil ceremony, took place in London on the 25th of October, and they held a humanist ceremony and their reception on the following Saturday in Walton on Thames, where they currently reside.

    Jessica and Crispin met ten years ago, in the world of theatre and production where they still work today.

    Now, these two know style. In fact, they do style better than most people I know. They make it look refined but somewhat effortless. Jessica was always going to go down the non-traditional wedding dress route. In fact, she wore a chic velvet number from The Pretty Dress Company, picked up the day before (I just love that). They know shoes too. They really, really do. Jessica works for the Royal Shakespeare Company sourcing footwear for their many productions. And Crispin? Well, he knows a good shoe when he sees it too. The best bit? Their civil ceremony took place on St. Crispin’s Day, who just happens to be…the patron saint of shoe-makers.

    After getting ready together at the DoubleTree Hilton by Tower Bridge, they set off across London in a black cab to their Islington town hall wedding and a simple, intimate and joyous afternoon with their family and bridal party.

    In the meantime, as a local Walton on Thames wedding photographer, I looked forward to seeing all of their stylish and creative wedding ideas coming together for the big show on Saturday at the utterly transformed Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, where they held their humanist ceremony followed by a truly epic reception. So keep your eyes peeled for part two of this celebration on my blog!

    Hope you enjoy this post, and if you or anyone you know is looking for a London and Surrey contemporary wedding photographer, please drop me a line at siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com or call 07809 575460. I would love to hear your story!

    For supplier details, please scroll to the end.

    Wedding supplier details:

    Bride’s dress: The Pretty Dress Company

    Bride’s shoes: Charlotte Olympia

    Bride’s handbag: Katie Loxton

    Bride’s hair accessories: http://www.thepinkcollarlife.com

    Groom’s suit: http://www.dress2kill.com

    Groom’s footwear: Christian Louboutin

    Bridal hair and make-up: Emily Mickelburgh

    Bridal prep location: DoubleTree Tower of London

    Ceremony location: Islington Town Hall London

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Alina and Ricky – Chelsea wedding photographer London

    Alina and Ricky first met when their companies moved into the same office building. She spotted him sitting alone in the boardroom one evening, studying some law papers, and thought ‘he needs me’. So she threw him an apple and smiled.

    They’ve been in love ever since, and invited me to capture their Chelsea wedding.

    After an epic Rolls Royce journey across London with her parents – through Abbey Road, Kensington and Marble Arch – they exchanged their vows at Chelsea Old Town Hall, followed by an elegant reception at Chelsea Harbour Hotel, where they watched the sun go down over London. Alina is from Russia, and wanted their wedding to reflect the traditions of her homeland. It was a joy to discover (and photograph) so many interesting elements from Russian wedding culture. As an art-lover, her bridal look was inspired by Vrubel’s Swan Princess, with her Belfaso gown adding a modern twist which I loved. Please take a look at some of the highlights from their day below.

    Such a beautiful London wedding to photograph, and such a wonderful couple, who couldn’t be more in love if they tried!

    Thank you so much for choosing me as your wedding photographer, Alina and Ricky, and I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.

    Please scroll to the end of the page for a list of wedding suppliers.

    If you are planning an elegant Chelsea wedding, please get in touch and check my availability.

     

    Thank you to the following suppliers, who helped create Alina and Ricky’s wedding day:

    Ceremony: Chelsea Old Town Hall

    Reception: Chelsea Harbour Hotel

    Bridal gown: Belfaso

    Bride’s shoes: Barsonini

    Hair & Make-up: Anna Golubeva

    Flowers: Paradise Flowers

    Transport: Lord Cars

    Wedding Cake: Irene’s Party Cakes

     

     

     

  • Bingham Hotel wedding photographer | Richmond, Surrey

    Bingham Hotel wedding photographer | Richmond, Surrey

    Bingham Hotel wedding photographer

     

    Their love may have first blossomed at Oxford,  but Tessa and John were always destined to have a romantic London wedding, as it was in this city that their love story really unfolded. The Bingham in Richmond was the perfect choice for  their low key luxury wedding.

    Meeting for dates on Albert Bridge, Saturday morning coffees at The Birdhouse cafe, and long walks through Battersea Park in the autumn sunshine…it is clear that this is a city close to their hearts, see their engagement session  here.  They also choose a London theme for their modern wedding stationery.

    They first met during fresher’s week at  Oxford University, when John won her over with his charming opening line: “Are you northern?” After a friendly nod and relieved smile from Tessa, they were soon inseparable and enjoyed their uni days together.

    Both now enjoy very successful careers in London, and when John whisked Tessa to Paris last year, he proposed in the same quaint church her grandparents married in many years ago – like a true romantic.

    Their wedding ceremony took place in Sacred Heart Church in Battersea, followed by a beautiful reception at one of Richmond’s best wedding venues, the chic and stylish Bingham Hotel which worked perfectly with their wine-themed celebration.

    Congratulations Tessa and John, and thank you so, so much for choosing me as your wedding photographer – it was such a wonderful day!

    “Siobhan captured us perfectly. Her beautiful photos shine with clarity, artistry, and intimacy. From the favourite places on our engagement shoot to the favourite moments of our wedding day, we couldn’t have hoped for more. Thank you!”

    If you are looking for a Bingham Hotel wedding photographer, please get in touch at siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com to check my availability. I’d love to meet up and chat about your wedding plans.

    Details of wedding suppliers can be found below : )

     

    Wedding suppliers:

    Bridal Gown: Justin Alexander at The Bridal Path

    Bride’s shoes: Harriet Wilde

    Florist: Kensington Flowers

    Ceremony venue: Sacred Heart Church, Battersea

    Reception venue: The Bingham Hotel, Richmond

    Hair: Sharon Roberts

    Make-up: Claire-Louise Farrell

    DJ: Freight Train Music

     

     

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