Beloved Photography at Burrow Mump, Somerset | Mandip and Colin

Sometimes a portrait shoot has everything going for it: gorgeous light, an incredible setting and most importantly subjects who are just amazing to photograph. I had the pleasure of meeting Mandip and Colin at the same place where Colin had proposed: Burrow Mump in Somerset (Mandip, of course, said yes!) You only have to cast you eye over these photos to see how in tune these two are with each other, the absolute joy they have in each others' company and the love that they share simply radiates from them when they're together.

This was another perfect opportunity for me to use Beloved techniques to create genuine and authentic connections between the people that I photograph. The focus of Beloved moves away from 'poses' generally associated with traditional portrait photography to instead getting people to simply enjoy each others' company, share memories and dreams and play games with each other through a series of fun, warm and soulful interactions. In fact most people come away from these sessions with a completely new perception of what a 'photo shoot' can be. The appeal of using this method of portrait photography with the emphasis on real interactions ties in really well with the documentary approach that I apply to my wedding photography. It allows me to step back and wait for those moments that capture people's relationships and personalities in the most beautiful way.

So without further ado here are are few selections from Mandip and Colin's Beloved photography shoot. Look out in the near future for their wedding feature as well!

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Polesdon Lacey Wedding Photography | Nat and Rob

Queen Elizabeth called it a 'delicious house' and she even spent part of her honeymoon here in 1923 leaving me with no doubt that Polesdon Lacey was always going to be a rather special place for a wedding. Natalie and Rob held their reception here after their ceremony at St Joseph's church in Epsom. With nearly 200 guests I was very pleased to have Anja Polhmann assisting me on the day who did a great job documenting the boys' prep in the morning and capturing all the guests enjoying themselves throughout the day! Love that Anja got a shot of me half way up a sculpture to get the whole wedding party group photo!

The marquee in the grounds of Polesdon Lacey was exquisitely styled and one of my favourite features was the up-lit dance floor, which added a magical atmosphere to the first dance. Add in a fantastic fireworks display to round off the night and it all added up to a really wonderful wedding.

Enjoy this selection from their day.

If you are getting married and are looking for a wedding photographer head over to my website Simon Biffen Photography to find out more about how I capture the day as beautifully as you remember it.

Danesfield House Wedding Photography | Rachel and Steven

As you approach Danesfield House it is not difficult to imagine it being the setting for a fairytale with those white walls, turrets and gatehouse as it stands proud overlooking the River Thames. In reality this magnificent county home is now a luxury spa and hotel and also a rather special wedding venue. The rolling grounds offer some fabulous views of the Thames and the interior is refined and classically styled.

Rachel and Steven held there wedding reception at Danesfield House in July, but before that they married at the delightful St Mary's Church, Turville which interestingly was the site for some of the Vicar of Dibley scenes. Another famous film location is just on the nearby ridge where the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang windmill can be seen, all rather splendid and a great start to a fabulous day!

Rachel and Steven were a joy to work for, so relaxed and happy and in love, which just makes my job even better! Enjoy these highlights from their day.

I still have some dates available in 2015 and would love to hear from you if you like my style of photography. You can find out more at Simon Biffen Photography.