Contemporary London wedding photographer – Siobhan H Photography

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  • Beautiful DIY wedding |The Yoghurt Rooms East Grinstead wedding photographer

    Beautiful DIY wedding |The Yoghurt Rooms East Grinstead wedding photographer

    The Yoghurt Rooms East Grinstead wedding photography

     

    If you are looking for clever, creative DIY ideas for your wedding day, you are going to love this wedding! Alexander and Aimée held their ceremony at St Swithun’s church in East Grinstead, followed by a wonderful reception at  The Yoghurt Rooms.

    Bursting with original, unique details that worked beautifully at this fun, countryside wedding venue, they treated their guests to a memorable day in the September sunshine. An entrance display of their story so far, including their  engagement photos, beautiful homemade stationery, delicate china cups resting on stacks of well-read books, recycled tins holding potted flowers and treats, and a collection of vintage framed photos remembering loved ones – the list goes on. All the details came together in such a meaningful way, it was perfect.

    The guests enjoyed delicious cocktails, a relaxed wedding breakfast before the ice-cream van rocked up and the party started!

    Here are their top tips:

    • “Decide on a theme that best suits the venue and represents you as a couple without dictating a particular colour scheme.”
    • “Work with that theme and all the things that mean something to you both throughout to bring it together.”
    • “Believe in your ability to create anything you want and dream of.”

    Congratulations Alexander and Aimée, I feel so very honoured to have been your wedding photographer! It was such a special day to be a part of, one of the highlights of my summer in fact. Thanks also to my fab second photographer, Kerry.

    Some kind words from the bride and groom:

    “Hi Siobhan, we have just looked through the pictures….wow! Amazing, we love them so much! Thank you for giving us a memory that we can treasure for ever. That we can look back on and remember the best day of our lives.”

    Scroll down to see more, and get in touch using the contact form below if you are planning your very own DIY wedding – I’d love to hear from you!

    Wedding venue:  The Yogurt Rooms

    Ceremony:  St. Swithun’s church, East Grinstead

    Bridal prep venue:  Crowne Plaza, East Grinstead

    Bridalwear:  Champagne & Confetti

    Brides shoes: Debenhams

    Groomswear: Hardman & Hemming

    Bridesmaids attire:  Dorothy Perkins

    Stationery: By the bride and groom

    Hair – Stacey Davies

    Make-up – Molly Buchanan

    Flowers: By the bride and groom

    Cheese cake: Bought at M&S and styled by the bride and groom

     

    Get in touch to check my availability for your wedding!

     

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  • Engagement photography | Verity and Joe in Brighton

    Engagement photography | Verity and Joe in Brighton

    Verity and Joe first met when they were students in Brighton, so it was the perfect location for their engagement photography session.

    Spending a beautiful afternoon walking through the lanes and along the promenade brought back all of the memories they share of this wonderful city. Brighton has got to be one of my favourite places in Britain; so full of character and originality, and on the day we were blessed with the most perfect winter light. Such a lovely, relaxed engagement photography shoot – my favourite kind!

    Verity and Joe will be getting married next year in  Loseley Park, one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Surrey which I cannot wait to capture for them. We first met when they visited my stand at the amazing  Brides the Show last year; wedding fairs are a great way to see a curated selection of wedding suppliers that fit your style and needs.

    If you’ve just got engaged and are looking for stylish and modern wedding photography, I would absolutely love to hear from you! Engagement sessions are included when you book one of my weekend collections so please take a moment to see these gorgeous images and use the contact form below to tell me all about your plans.

    Siobhan x

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  • London riverside engagement photography

      I love to go for a wander along the London riverside, taking in the historic sights and getting lost in its quiet beauty.

    Rotherhithe is a particularly interesting area, with a long history as a port and most famously, where   The Mayflower set sail from on its voyage to New England. It is also home to the fascinating   Brunel museum, where the lovely Sara and Florian held their recent wedding.

    It has been a busy summer, so I will get round to posting a blog about that soon (I promise!) but in the meantime, here are some pictures from their London engagement session. We took a lovely walk along the Thames Path together, and captured their love for each other, as well as their love of this beautiful city.

    Stay tuned for their (amazing) Brunel Museum wedding – coming soon! If you are planning your London wedding, and like my relaxed and natural photography style, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com and tell me all about your plans.

  • 2016 best bits – Siobhan H – contemporary UK wedding photographer

    2016 best bits – Siobhan H – contemporary UK wedding photographer

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    As 2016 draws to a close, it’s time to take a moment and look back.

    At the beginning of the year, I had set myself a couple of creative goals so to reach the end the year having achieved those feels pretty incredible. Though I’m only in my second year of business, I’ve learned a lot about the power of stillness and quiet confidence. I have a very calm centre which I find myself depending on more and more in this busy world we live in. For me, great contemporary wedding photography is about seeking beauty in simple moments; the poetry, emotion and stillness amongst the noise. Paring back the distractions, and finding a beautiful moment is what inspires me.

    We lost a lot of celebrities this year but saying goodbye to Leonard Cohen was the one that had me in tears all day. I knew he was old and not in great health so it wasn’t unexpected, but the rawness of my grief was. I guess he has just always been there, his music and poetry is engraved on my soul and it feels like a part of me. He was one of the most beautiful people that ever lived, but his spirit will live on.

    This year, each and every wedding I photographed was a truly beautiful occasion. I want to thank all of my lovely couples (as well as their families and friends) from the very bottom of my heart. Thank you so much for putting your trust in me on such an important day. Also, I was lucky enough to work with some of London and the UK’s best wedding planners, florists, venues, hair and make-up artists this year too – I loved watching you all work and learned a lot from it.

    Without fail, I still shed a little tear during the ceremony or laugh out loud at the best man’s one-liners. I shared a lovely connection with a Russian mother of the bride who didn’t speak a word of English, and talked ornithology with another bride’s dad. One of the reasons I take on a limited number of commissions is because I believe each wedding deserves everything I can give. I want my couples to have the best collection of images they could possibly imagine: timeless, elegant and beautiful forever.

    Here is a selection of some of my favourite wedding images from 2016, and some nice words too. I am so excited to see what beauty 2017 brings my way!

    “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!” (Tessa & John)

    “What a fabulous person! She’s passionate about her craft and storytelling through photography. We loved that she was able to be there on both days; because of this you see the story of our wedding flow from one place to the other through her photos. She captured all the emotions and we will never tire of looking at them!”  (Jessica & Crispin)

     

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  • Bridal Musings – Pembroke Lodge wedding photographer – Richmond, London

    Bridal Musings – Pembroke Lodge wedding photographer – Richmond, London

     

    So lovely to see my wabi-sabi inspired Pembroke Lodge wedding featured in the wonderful  Bridal Musings wedding blog!

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    I first read about the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi in an  Elle Decoration  editorial piece several years ago, and was immediately drawn to it. Finding beauty in imperfection, and celebrating all that is not perfect instead of turning away from it, was a revelation and changed my way of seeing the world. I feel deeply connected to nature, and find it a source of great beauty and joy.

    I thought it would be interesting to apply some wabi-sabi to my wedding photography, so I got a great team of like-minded creatives on board, and set to work on my vision!

    With the help of luxury wedding planner Andri Benson (from  Always Andri) and London floral designers  Okishima & Simmonds, we brought these ideas to life at the wonderful Pembroke Lodge, in Richmond: one of the few London wedding venues surrounded by natural beauty, and a place that encapsulated the whole idea

    Appreciating the emerging and the dying as well as the perfect now, and the idea of finding beauty in that ‘imperfection’. I love how it brings us closer to nature and ultimately, to ourselves.

    If you are planning your wedding, and would like some gorgeous light-filled wedding photography, please get in touch with me at siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com
    Thanks to all of the wonderful suppliers below who brought their creative magic to our shoot:
    Photographer & creative director: Siobhan H Photography / Stylist: Always Andri / Venue: Pembroke Lodge, Richmond / Florist: Okishima & Simmonds / Florist: Chikae Okishima-Howland / Makeup Artist: Susan Yates / Hairstylist: Christine Hillhouse / Rentals: Classic Crockery / Bride’s Dresses: Otaduy / Groom’s Attire: Beggars Run /  Jewellery: Melanie Eddy / Invitations & Stationery: Lizzy May / Cake Baker: Andi Freeman / Model: Moon Saker at Storm Management / Model: Jack Ellis at AMCK / Hand-dyed Silk Ribbon: Kate Cullen / Videography: McGill Sister Films

     

     

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  • Burgh House, London – Hampstead wedding photographer

    Burgh House, London – Hampstead wedding photographer

    The late afternoon sun shone brightly as John steered his bicycle down the final hill. He had cycled across the city that morning, passing many of its famous landmarks and allowing himself some quality London time before he made his vows. I’m with him on that: an epic cycle is good for the soul.

    The best weddings are often sweet, intimate affairs.

    John and Gretchen chose to have a simple celebration with their family and closest friends in the beautiful setting of Burgh House, in Hampstead, London.

    With understated style, he dismounted the tandem along with his brother and best man, and awaited his bride.

    Gretchen met John in a nightclub a few years previously. An unlikely spot, as neither of them are really clubbers. She was with her friend Sam, he was with his friend Sam. While Sam and Sam chatted, John asked if she was American; she thought he was only interested because he’d been there himself recently. I think she may have been wrong about that one.

    They fell in love.

    A few years later, John got down on one knee in their favourite restaurant in Little Venice, to the strains of Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic and At Last played softly by the harpist next to them.

    That’s pretty romantic in my book.

    After their civil ceremony at Burgh House, their guests enjoyed a champagne reception in the Peggy Jay Gallery and soaked up the sun on the terrace outside, before enjoying their wedding breakfast.

    Life really doesn’t have to be complicated sometimes.

    (see below for wedding suppliers)

     

    Wedding Dress:   Monsoon

    Wedding Shoes: Jenny Packham

    Groomsmen Attire: William Hunt
    Florist:  Aphrodite at Queen’s Park Flowers

    Ceremony & reception venue: Burgh House, Hampstead

    Hair & Makeup: Kate Arnold (make-up)
    Pianist: Mark Reeves

    Band: The Jazz Dynamos

    Cake: Patisserie Valerie 

    Catering:  Leafi Catering

    Bridesmaid Dresses: Debenhams 

    Looking for a Hampstead wedding photographer? Please get in touch via my contact form or email siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com. I would love to hear from you!

     

  • Taylor’s Farm wedding, Dorking – Esher, Surrey wedding photographer

    Taylor’s Farm wedding, Dorking – Esher, Surrey wedding photographer

    Despite both of them hailing from Surrey, Kyla and Rob met in Tuscon, Arizona, when they both ended up at the same location on their gap year.

    She thought he was handsome, he thought she was out of his league. When they arrived back home, Rob quickly became a familiar presence in Kyla’s family home and the romance took off. They both work hard as school teachers, and exude happiness and fun.

    Their wedding took place at Christ Church, Esher followed by a beautiful, laid-back reception at Taylor’s Farm near Dorking. I was lucky enough to be their wedding photographer, and the sense of fun and laughter throughout the day perfectly reflected who they are. Despite the London bus breaking down (twice) en route, they simply shrugged it off and got on with the party. On a beautiful afternoon in the Surrey sunshine, they celebrated their love with their friends and family, and a few farm animals.

    Here is a selection of images from the day, enjoy the party!

    (see end of page for Surrey wedding supplier details)

    If you are looking for an Esher wedding photographer, I live locally and would love to discuss your wedding plans. Please contact me as soon as you can on siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com to check my availability.

    As part of my wedding collection, I offer a complimentary engagement session which I can promise will be nothing but fun (!), and you will receive a gorgeous set of relaxed and natural images of the two of you afterwards. You can see Kyla and Rob’s Esher engagement session here.

     

    Ceremony: Christ Church, Esher

    Venue: Taylor’s Farm

    Dress: Essence of Australia from Aurora Bride

    Bridesmaids dresses: ASOS

    Groomsmen attire: Next

    Catering: Scott’s of Carshalton

    Cake: Pepito Cakes

    DJ: Surrey DJ hire

  • Albert Bridge, Chelsea engagement session – London

    I’ll see you then
    As the dawn birds sing
    On a cold and misty morning
    By the Albert Bridge
    (Misty morning, Albert Bridge by The Pogues)

     

    They walked across Albert Bridge on their first date.

    For Tessa and John, there is a strong connection to this place and it plays a central part in their love story.

    They have lived a stone’s throw away from it over the last few years, and have spent many happy moments sitting in cafes and getting to know each other in Battersea, Chelsea, and its surrounding areas. As they embark on the next chapter of their lives together, it seemed apt to give the backdrop to their romance a proper send off. Before the summer ends, they will celebrate their marriage in this part of London, then move to pastures anew for their second act.

    Albert Bridge is one of the finest bridges on the river Thames; I find it very romantic, and I always think of that Pogues song.

    We took a little stroll across it together one sweltering afternoon in June for a fun engagement session, and gave it one last kiss goodbye.

    Looking forward to being your wedding photographer soon, Tessa and John!

     

     

     

  • Elegant London wedding | Grosvenor Hotel | contemporary wedding photography

    Jenny is most definitely a foodie.

    I first met her several years ago, when she was co-hosting a supper club in south west London, and she presented her guests with a gastronomical feast worthy of a Michelin star. Her parents are originally from China, so she was brought up in a culture where food plays a central role; it is a sensuous experience that brings joy to all.

    When Jenny met Irishman Ed, he took the bold step of inviting her to a dim sum restaurant on their first date. A touch over-confident possibly, but she was still impressed. In fact, she was won over by his charm, intelligence and his relaxed, good-natured way. They fell in love, enjoyed many more culinary delights together, and have shared their love of travel, food and adventure ever since.

    Their modern London wedding took place in the luxury and splendour of the Grosvenor Hotel, a grand Victorian establishment on Buckingham Palace Road, which ushered in a Golden Age of Travel when it was built in 1862 by Victoria station.

    A stylish and romantic civil ceremony was held in the Orient Suite followed by an elegant champagne reception. After a change of outfit by Jenny, a traditional Chinese tea ceremony was held before an incredible twelve course wedding banquet at The Royal Imperial Chinese restaurant.

    It was a day so rich in culture and celebration; the best a wedding photographer can ever hope for. It was such a joy to watch the moments unfold, and see the guests reaction to the incredible feast before them.

    Jenny and Ed, thank you so much for choosing me as your photographer and I wish you both a long and happy marriage – full of love and adventure. And excellent food, of course!

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    Jenny spent the morning with her bridesmaids in the Cora Pearl suite at The Grosvenor Hotel. Her sister Wendy was in charge of bridal make-up with help and moral support from her sister Susan and the rest of her bridesmaids.

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    The Chinese believe in fate. Legend has it that the gods would tie an invisible red lace around the ankle of the son of one family and the daughter of another family, who are to marry some day. As time passes, the red knot brings them closer without any need of effort from either person. The lives intertwine at the perfect moment.

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    Jenny changed into a beautiful red silk Chinese wedding dress by before the tea ceremony.

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    A 12 course Chinese wedding banquet representing happiness, longevity and fertility was bestowed upon Jenny and Ed’s wedding guests on Saturday. A menu card was placed on each table explaining the meaning behind each dish.

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  • Modern Irish wedding photography |Louise and Pete | wedding photographer Ireland| Glasson House Hotel, Westmeath

    Modern Irish wedding photography |Louise and Pete | wedding photographer Ireland| Glasson House Hotel, Westmeath

    If ever a bride was gonna do things her way, it was Louise.

    There were no bridesmaids, but she did have a best man. There was even a ‘beast man’ – her brother Geoffrey.

    Louise is an original. A creative and free-spirited girl, who makes sure every detail is just right and doesn’t settle for second-best. Her handsome and kind husband is a good example of that. Louise and Pete met online. A few years earlier, Pete had moved to Dublin from Wisconsin to complete his MBA and luckily for him, his bride-to-be had also settled in Ireland’s capital.

    Sadly, Louise lost her wonderful dad quite recently so the idea of walking up the aisle felt empty without him by her side. Instead, in true romantic style, they decided to elope to San Francisco, then hold a proper shindig (a.k.a. an Irish wedding reception) back on the Emerald Isle a few months later.

    They held their reception at Glasson Country House Hotel, in County Westmeath. Situated on the banks of Lough Ree, and home to one of Ireland’s top golf courses, it made a stunning setting for the marital celebration.

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    The stylish bride wore a dreamy bridal gown by Tadashi Shoji, supplied by Covet at Powerscourt Townhouse.  This was accessorised with No.1 by Jenny Packham heels (complete with personalised soles) and a beautiful vintage-style headpiece – handmade by the creative bride. She even designed the incredible wedding invitations.Louise Pete Irish wedding 0022015-08-10_0092Louise Pete Irish wedding 011Louise Pete Irish wedding 005Louise Pete Irish wedding 006Louise Pete Irish wedding 007Louise Pete Irish wedding 008Louise’s make-up artist (and Instagram bestie) Christine Radomskas Gallagher flew over specially from Boston, Massachusetts with her husband, Dan. A long way, but when it’s a dear friend it’s always worth the journey!Louise Pete Irish wedding 009Louise Pete Irish wedding 010

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    If you are planning your big day, and need a wedding photographer in Ireland, please get in touch – I’m always happy to tie it in with a family visit!

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