January 2022

Pete and Charlotte Pre-Wedding
I recently met up with Pete and Charlotte down at Roker Beach, Sunderland, UK...
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15/01/2022
December 2021





Photography Trends 2022….
One summer about 5 years ago, California, Oregon and Washington State in the USA...
09/12/2021
May 2021





Real Wedding Revisited – Jonny and Sophie’s Wedding at Doxford Barns
We look back on Jonny and Sophie’s wonderful wedding back in the summer of...
07/05/2021
January 2021


Bridal Preparations
Laurence Sweeney – Newcastle Wedding Photographer : One of the most special parts of...
26/01/2021
August 2020





M&L’s Lockdown Wedding
Laurence Sweeney – Newcastle Wedding Photographer : Michael and Louise decided to go ahead...
16/08/2020
April 2020


A Little Light Story
A Little Light Story by Laurence Sweeney – Newcastle Wedding Photographer I hope you...
13/04/2020


Wedding Planning
Some thoughts around planning a Wedding by Laurence Sweeney, Newcastle Wedding Photographer From a...
07/04/2020


Wedding Photography and COVID-19
Wedding Photography and COVID-19 Just a few notes, considerations and thoughts on Wedding Photography during this...
06/04/2020
March 2020


Q&A – Charlotte McGaun – Founder of Image Geek
Charlotte McGaun is the founder and owner of Image Geek. Image Geek love to...
13/03/2020
February 2020


Q&A – Claudia McAusland – Wedding Videographer : Afashionate
In this month’s blog, we interview one of the North East’s best Wedding Videographers,...
08/02/2020


The Benefits of having Two Photographers
It has been a busy few weeks with lots of wedding fairs. We have...
03/02/2020
January 2020


Q&A – Lesley Alice Attle – Hair Stylist
In this week’s blog, we interview Lesley Alice Attle, a truly gifted and creative...
22/01/2020
October 2019


What to look out for in a Wedding Photographer?
There are so many Photographers out there, so choosing one can be a difficult...
28/10/2019
May 2019


Blog – Looking amazing on your Big Day
In today’s Blog, we interview Vicky Arnott, who specialises in “Tweakment”. Vicky’s clients include...
15/05/2019


The Secret Tower Wedding
Ayo and Leila held their wedding at The Secret Tower in Newcastle in April....
12/05/2019
March 2019


Pro or Not?
Couples will often disagree as whether or not they need a Pro Wedding Photographer,...
18/03/2019


Bride Magazine
Shirgley Hall Wedding Most of the Weddings that we photograph are in the North...
05/03/2019
December 2018


2019 Wedding Trends
Photography Trends for 2019 Weddings If you are getting married in 2019, here are...
03/12/2018
November 2018


Matfen Hall Wedding
Douglas and Rebecca were married at Maften Hall in October 2018. They had a...
01/11/2018
June 2018


Doxford Barns Wedding
Doxford Barns Wedding “One half of me is yours, the other half yours, Mine...
17/06/2018
May 2018


Abbey House Wedding
Kieron and Hannah were married in May at Abbey House Hotel on a gloriously...
31/05/2018
March 2018


The Perfect Wedding
The Perfect Wedding Wedding #1 She stood there in her wedding dress and her...
26/03/2018


Wedding Photography – Second Photographer
10 Good Reasons for having 2 Photographers at your Wedding It is a blizzard...
01/03/2018
January 2018


Matfen Hall Winter Wedding
It was one of those magical snowy days. At Matfen Hall, the snow was...
22/01/2018
December 2017


Favourites of 2017
During 2017, I have been lucky enough to photograph some wonderful weddings and every...
23/12/2017


Backworth Hall Wedding – Kerrie & Joe
On a fresh but bright late November day at Backworth Hall, Kerrie and Joe...
11/12/2017
October 2017


Wedding Venue Review
If your looking for a Wedding Venue, here is my personal take on some...
28/10/2017


Hate your photo being taken? Top Tip
“Anyone whose played a part, Anyone whose had a heart” – Sweet Jane by...
28/10/2017
September 2017


Top Tips for Brides and Grooms
Brides and Grooms – From the Confetti to the Posing….. I thought it was...
11/09/2017
August 2017


Ultimate Guide to Pre-Wedding Shoot Locations
The 5 Best Locations for Pre-Wedding Shoots The two questions I get asked the...
22/08/2017
July 2017


Brinkburn Wedding Photography
“I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding...
07/07/2017
June 2017


Lumley Castle Wedding Photography
Helen and Pete’s Wedding On a glorious Saturday in June, Helen and Pete were...
25/06/2017
April 2017


10 Tips to looking Elegant
Looking Elegant Tips for Beautiful Wedding Photographs Sometimes when we think of Posing, it...
26/04/2017


Wedding Photography – Amateur or Professional?
“The light of love the purity of grace, The mind, the music breathing from her...
11/04/2017
March 2017


The Wow Factor and Wedding Photography
“Virtue is bold, and goodness never forgetful” – William Shakespeare I follow a photography...
22/03/2017


The Joy of Prints
The Joy of Prints “The object of Art is to give life a shape”...
12/03/2017
February 2017


Pre-Wedding Shoot? Oh Yes
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more...
16/02/2017


A Good Wedding Fair
A Wedding Fair “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more…” William Shakespeare....
10/02/2017
January 2017


A Gift for Mother’s Day
“A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.” ~Victor...
19/01/2017


Wedding Ideas for 2017
“I almost wish we were butterflies and liv’d but three summer days – three...
05/01/2017
December 2016


Wedding Review 2016
“Now join your hands, and with your hands your hearts.” – William Shakespeare Looking...
09/12/2016
October 2016


Charlotte and Hayden’s Wedding
Charlotte and Hayden’s Wedding Venue: Brinkburn, Northumberland Date : 8th October 2016 “All days...
30/10/2016
September 2016


The Perfect Wedding
Did you hear the one about the bride who was 40 minutes late for...
03/09/2016
March 2016


Brides – 3 Top Tips
“With your Kiss, My Life Begins” – Wild is the Wind by N. Washington...
23/03/2016
November 2015


Claire and John’s Cameron House Wedding
I was delighted to be asked to photograph John and Claire’s wedding at the...
06/11/2015
August 2015


Wedding Venues
Wedding Photography is quite nerve-racking, but ultimately the photographer just wants to produce the...
18/08/2015
October 2014


How to select your perfect first DLSR
Buying your first DSLR camera can be daunting. Not only do you have to...
09/10/2014