Contemporary London wedding photographer – Siobhan H Photography

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  • Hackney London wedding photographer | Sally & Gerard

    Hackney London wedding photographer | Sally & Gerard

    What an incredible way to start my 2022 wedding season: a super cool Hackney London wedding!

    I had originally met Sally and Gerard when they were guests at a lovely wedding I shot last year, and was delighted when they got in touch and asked me to be their wedding photographer too. A gorgeous spring day, the wedding began with a ceremony at the elegant Hackney Town Hall. Afterwards, the guests travelled on that classic London wedding bus, the Routemaster, to their reception at Hackney Coffee Co., which the couple had privately hired for the day. A gem of a wedding venue in London, the exposed brick walls and double-height ceilings, along with the elegant decor throughout, makes it a perfect choice for a wedding in Hackney. The already-beautiful space was further enhanced by Rebel Rebel, who skillfully transformed it into a floral wonderland. They also created Sally’s colourful, modern bouquet which perfectly complimented her chic gown by Ghost London. The stunning three-tiered bespoke cake was created by Nada at Little London Bakery.

    Before joining their guests at the reception, the couple took a relaxed wander through the colourful, urban landscape of Hackney London where we captured some quiet, happy moments of newlywed bliss between them. Shortly after, they re-joined their wedding party and continued the celebrations. It was an absolute pleasure to capture such an elegant fun London wedding, and meet all of their wonderful friends and family.

    Congratulations Sally and Gerard, I wish you a long, happy and healthy life together and thanks again for having me!

    If you’re considering a Hackney London wedding, or maybe somewhere completely different (!) but like my style of photography, I would love to hear from you. Please get in touch using the contact form below and I will let you know if I am available on your date.

    Enjoy the images! Siobhan x

    Thank you for taking the time to view this gorgeous wedding. I would LOVE to hear about your own wedding plans, so please complete the form below and let’s create some magic together!

     

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  • Intimate London Wedding at Islington Town Hall

    Intimate London Wedding at Islington Town Hall

    Nastasja and Rob celebrated their special day with a simple wedding at Islington Town Hall, one of my favourite London wedding venues.

    With immediately family only, they made the short walk from their home to the town hall on a beautiful late summer afternoon. Afterward the ceremony, we took a wander around the bustling Coal Drop’s Yard in King’s Cross where they enjoyed a celebratory meal with their loved ones. As you can see, Nastasja looked absolutely incredible in her Self-Portrait jumpsuit, as did her new husband in Canali. Her modern, vibrant bouquet was created by the very talented Gail Smith Flowers, and perfectly complemented the look. The couple, who have a shared love of travel and adventure, had originally planned to get married in Italy but unfortunately that wasn’t possible due to the Covid situation. Instead, they kept it simple and joyous, and it couldn’t have been more beautiful.

    And thank you for the lovely review on Google: “Siobhan went above and beyond, taking incredibly beautiful photos and capturing the magic and joy of this most special day. We would absolutely recommend Siobhan to our family and friends and hope we can work together again in the future!”

    Congratulations Nastasja and Rob, wishing you both a long and happy life together! If you’d like to book photography for your wedding at Islington town hall, please get in touch here as soon as possible as my diary for 2022 and 2023 is filling up fast!

  • Swan at the Globe London wedding

    Swan at the Globe London wedding

    Swan at the Globe London wedding

    As born and bred Londoners, Melanie and David celebrated their city to the max on their wedding day. Bridal prep on the Isle of Dogs, groom prep in Bow, ceremony at Marylebone town hall, wedding breakfast at the Swan at the Globe, a walk along the Southbank and an epic drum and bass wedding party on a riverboat on the Thames!

    I loved every second of this wedding, it was filled with great vibes, beautiful details and the nicest group of people!

    Here are a few highlights from their day. You can find all of their suppliers at the bottom of the page, and if you are planning a Swan at the Globe London wedding, or any other beautiful wedding venue in London, I would love to hear from you! You can use the contact form at the bottom of this page to send me details of your wedding day and I will let you know my availability immediately.

    Thank you for taking the time to look at my work, and thank you Melanie and David for being such an awesome couple!

    Siobhan x

    Thank you to all these brilliant wedding suppliers who helped make this day so special!

    Ceremony venue: Marylebone town hall

    Reception venue: The Swan at the Globe

    Evening venue: Capital Pleasure Boats

    Bride’s dress: Wed2be

    Bride’s hair and make-up: Beauty & Curls

    Groom and usher’s suits: Slaters

    Bridesmaids’ dresses: David’s Bridal

    Rings: Ernest Jones & Unique Rings

    Flowers: Bloomfield’s Florist

    Cake: Jazmin Cakes

    Transport: Charlesworth Classics

    Stationery: Paper & Inc

    First Dance: Hyacinthos Christou

     

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  • Stylish London Wedding in Islington | Day Two

    Stylish London Wedding in Islington | Day Two

    Here are some highlights from day two of Caroline and Julian’s stylish London wedding. I’m playing catch-up a little here but better late than never!

    The previous day, which you can see  here,  they had held an intimate ceremony at  Islington Town Hall followed by a celebratory lunch at  Frederick’s restaurant nearby. For the second part, they both wanted a very relaxed wedding reception for their guests with lots of opportunities to mingle and an abundance of fun.

    Rather than hire a wedding venue in Islington, they decided to transform the architectural offices run by the groom’s parents with the help of the wonderfully-talented Andri Benson from Always Andri Weddings. With her vision, the space was styled in a very chic and modern way, and adapted to suit the relaxed mingling of wedding guests. Additional rooms with arcade games, movies, and chill-out spaces meant the kids (and adults) had plenty of fun – despite the rain outside!

    The bride’s daughter looked very cool wearing a matching suit to the groom, music was provided by top UK DJ’s  Wedding Smashers and the guests enjoyed delicious bowl food, which is a hot trend for weddings at the moment.

    You can see the full list of amazing wedding suppliers at the end of this post but in the meantime, take a look at this very original and stylish London wedding and be inspired!

     

    Siobhan x

    Photography: Siobhan H Photography

    Wedding Planner Always Andri

    Reception Venue  Bennetts Associates 

    Make up artist  Mariam Jenson

    Hair stylist  Cassandra Rizzuto

    Groomswear Dress2Kill

    Reception Catering  Clerkenwell Green

    Florist   Augustus Bloom

    Drinks  Highbury Vintners

    Wedding DJ  Wedding Smashers 

    Jukebox SM Jukeboxes 

    Arcade Games  Corporate Amusements Services 

    Furniture Hire  Yahire

     

     

  • Beautiful Engagement shoot in Suffolk, England

    Here are a few highlights from a beautiful engagement shoot in Suffolk earlier this year.

    A wonderful spring afternoon spent wandering under the open skies of Suffolk with Alexander and Aimee. The groom-to-be spent much of his childhood in  Constable country so it was really special to mark this time in their lives in a place so close to his heart – and so beautiful, too. They will be celebrating their wedding at the  Yogurt Rooms in Sussex later this year, which I cannot wait to capture for them.

     

    Hope you enjoyed these highlights from their engagement shoot. If you’d like something similar, please get in touch below. I include a gorgeous engagement session with my main wedding collections as it is a lovely way to get couples relaxed in front of the camera before the big day. Thanks for stopping by!

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  • 2018 wedding trends | UK wedding inspiration

    2018 wedding trends | UK wedding inspiration

    Congratulations, it’s wedding planning time (hurrah!) and I have put together a quick look at the best 2018 wedding trends for you.

    I have scoured the finest bridal blogs, flicked through the top wedding magazines and even photographed the coolest weddings to see what new ideas and trends are out there, saving you hours of planning time! You will find lots of brilliantly-creative wedding ideas here that will inspire you, and add a contemporary edge to your wedding. All wedding photography by me, of course!

     

    1. Celestial Beings

    Starry-eyed brides and grooms will love this theme. With so much scope for creativity, you can go all out like Jess and Crispin did (above and below), or maybe just add a casual nod to the night sky like star-shaped fairy lights on tables. Either way, it’s heavenly…
     
    Starry heels by  Charlotte Olympia

     

    2. See-through spaces

    Who doesn’t love the contemporary elegance of a Louis Ghost chair? They are one of the easiest ways to add this cool and modern wedding trend, though the same effect can be created by hiring an elegant glass-filled room – perhaps an orangery – as your wedding venue. It opens up the space beautifully, avoiding a heavy, cluttered look. Wedding styling by Always Andri (above left and below) and HeartShaped Weddings (above right).

    3. Black is the colour

     

    Add some drama to your decor with modern accents of black. Less is more and simplicity is the key to getting it right. Mix with some gold elements for the ultimate sophistication.
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    Cake display & table designed and styled by HeartShaped Weddings

     

    4. Paper Art

     

    Many stationery suppliers offer a bespoke service, allowing you to create something that reflects who you are. Scandi wedding invitations (above right) by  Paper Arrow Press.
         I love Rachel’s gorgeous invitations above, featuring a wonderful drawing of their ceremony church, by the bride’s close friend which beautifully picks up the rich  reds of the bouquet.

     

    5. Relaxed braids

    I have photographed enough weddings to know that many carefully-coiffed brides begin to see their updos unravel by the time the guests are seated for dinner. If you’re a relaxed and chilled bride, you are going to love this new trend. These gorgeous braids will perfectly complement a modern lightweight wedding dress – full of movement and natural elegance.
    Hair styling by Cassandra Rizzuto

     

    6. Bridal tiaras

     

    Tiaras are turning heads in 2018, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Alina’s look was inspired by one of her favourite works of art:  Vrubel’s Swan Princess – how enchanting does she look? Or for a more subtle take on it, Jessica is wearing the ‘Hedy’s halo crown’ from The Pink Collar Life.

                                      Alina rocking her tiara at her Chelsea wedding to Ricky.

     

     

    7. New Food

     

    This is a big London wedding trend and one that appeals to many of us. On your wedding day, wouldn’t it be great to see all of your guests mingling with each other, rather than confined to one seat for the entire meal? Food vans, spit roasts and bowl food have all featured at weddings I’ve photographed recently and I really love the relaxed atmosphere they help create.

    Bowl food beauty by Clerkenwell Green

    Authentic Mexican street food by Taco Truck

    Roasting marshmallows at a summer wedding in London


    8. Dessert Tables

     

    Dessert tables continue the easy food trend, creating not just an eye-catching display for your wedding guests to “ooh” and “ahh” over, they’re also a great conversation starter and an epicurean’s delight.

     

    I hope you enjoyed this brief look at some of the best 2018 wedding trends so far.

    I’ve been lucky enough to photograph all of the gorgeous examples above, so clearly I have worked with some very cool brides and grooms! If you are looking for stylish, modern and cool wedding photography, I would love to hear your wedding plans in the form below, and I will get back to you with all the answers you need as soon as possible!

    Happy wedding planning!

     

    Siobhan x

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  • Elegant and autumnal Coventry wedding | Rachel and Alex at St.Mary’s Guildhall

     

    Autumnal Coventry wedding

    I love all seasons but there is something about autumn and its wonderful, rich colours that makes me feel so happy inside! Rachel and Alex held their elegant English wedding on a crisp November day in Coventry, with a church ceremony at the picturesque  St. Bartholomew’s in Binley followed by a reception at the historic  St.Mary’s Guildhall in the heart of Coventry. Both live in London now, where I photographed  engagement session earlier in the year. As expected, Rachel made a very elegant bride in her beautiful gown from  David’s Bridal.

    Guests came from far and wide, and were treated to a special choir performance during the ceremony then travelled to the venue in vintage buses. During the drinks reception in the vaulted undercroft at St.Mary’s, we managed to nip out and grab a few portraits against the epic backdrop of the ruins of Coventry cathedral, before everyone made their way into the incredible Great Hall, where guests could admire the medieval details including one of England’s finest tapestries. Rachel’s dad composed a special song for the bride and groom which everyone had fun singing along to! The evening finished with a fantastic ceilidh where young and old took to the floor with gusto and danced the night away.

    Huge congratulations to Rachel and Alex, I wish you both the very best in your new life together and thank you for choosing me as your wedding photographer.

    If you’re planning your wedding, I would love to hear all about it! Fill in my contact form and I will be in touch. In the meantime, enjoy a few highlights from this lovely autumnal wedding.

    Siobhan

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  • Brunel museum wedding photographer London | Sara and Florian

    Brunel museum wedding photographer London | Sara and Florian

    I was so delighted when Sara and Florian asked me to be their  Brunel museum wedding photographer. It is one of London’s hidden gems, and only opened as a wedding venue in 2017. I have always been fascinated by engineering, and  Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of its greatest pioneers. Situated on a quiet street along London’s riverside in Rotherhithe, the museum is run by volunteers who want to educate and share his genius with the world. It also makes a pretty special wedding venue, steeped in history and full of character as you can see in the pictures below!

    Sara and Florian are a fabulous, fun and creative couple; both of them exuded style and glamour and their deep love for each other was clear to see. Sara’s incredible bridal look was inspired by Rita Hayworth (I love this!) while Florian turned to Austin Powers for his inspiration! They wanted a relaxed celebration with their friends and family in an interesting place where their guests could learn a little more about London’s history. They had held an intimate ceremony the day before so the reception was all about good fun, good food, and good company.

    If you are considering a Brunel museum wedding or are planning a unique London wedding, I would love to hear from you!

    Get in touch at siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com or call 07809 575 460.

    Hope you enjoy the photos, Siobhan x

    You can find out more about the museum here: http://www.brunel-museum.org.uk/

  • Modern London Wedding in Islington | Caroline and Julian | Day One

    Modern London Wedding in Islington | Caroline and Julian | Day One

    I feel lucky to have worked with some of the coolest brides and grooms out there, and Caroline and Julian definitely fall into that category. They had such a lovely, intimate approach to their wedding; it was all about celebrating their love for each other with the people that mattered to them. Their very relaxed and modern London wedding took place over two days, and it was so special it has merited two blog posts.

    It was such a cheerful and stress-free wedding morning that when Caroline casually mentioned she hadn’t really thought about getting wedding shoes and later on, let her future sister in law take a scissors to her beautiful Alberta Ferretti gown it just showed what a chilled-out bride she was.

    They made their way to Islington Town Hall where they held the most beautiful and emotionally-charged ceremony, with plenty of tears and laughter. Afterwards, they celebrated with an intimate lunch at the legendary Frederick’s restaurant, just down the road in Camden Passage.

    Here are a few of my favourite images from the day!

    Thanks to the talented Andri from Always Andri Weddings for helping to plan their celebration. I can’t wait to show you how she transformed Julian’s parent’s architectural office for day two of their celebrations, such a gorgeous London wedding.

     

    If you’re planning your London wedding, and would love a relaxed, modern photography style like this, please get in touch! You can email me at siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com or call 07809 575460.

    See bottom of page for wedding supplier details.

    Photography: Siobhan H Photography
    Wedding Planner Always Andri
    Ceremony Venue Islington Town Hall 
    Lunch Venue  Fredericks
    Make up artist  Mariam Jenson
    Hair stylist  Cassandra Rizzuto
    Dress  Alberta Ferretti
    Groomswear Dress2Kill
    Florist   Augustus Bloom

     

     

     

     

     

     

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

    2016 best bits – Siobhan H – contemporary UK wedding photographer

    love, beauty and tears

    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!