I recently met up with Pete and Charlotte down at Roker Beach, Sunderland, UK for a Pre-Wedding Chat and Photoshoot. I am really looking forward to their big day and meeting up with a few people. Charlotte was a bridesmaid at a previous wedding that we photographed. It was so nice of her to choose us again based on her experiences of how we worked and how we got on so well. This leads me as to why I also […]
We look back on Jonny and Sophie’s wonderful wedding back in the summer of 2019, before the impact of the pandemic, when we could not have foreseen what was to happen. Sophie’s Dad played a key part in their future as Jonny was working with him when he introduced him to his daughter Sophie. As their relationship blossomed, Jonny proposed on a trip to New York and Sophie said yes. Ahead of their big day, they met with local photographer, […]
Laurence Sweeney – Newcastle Wedding Photographer : One of the most special parts of a wedding day is getting ready – the Bridal Preparation. Typically, it will be when the Bride is with the ladies who are closest to her in the world. There will be plenty of nerves, laughter and tears. I usually arrive around two hours before the ceremony, whilst the Hair Stylist and the Make Up Artist are putting the finishing touches to their amazing work. I […]
Laurence Sweeney – Newcastle Wedding Photographer : Michael and Louise decided to go ahead with their lockdown wedding despite a number of restrictions. As a result, they were allowed a maximum of 30 people to attend the ceremony in the Church. Which means that their reception would be postponed until later in the year. This meant that Stacey and I covered a limited amount of the preparation. We captured the ceremony and a few bubble group photos after the ceremony. […]
A Little Light Story by Laurence Sweeney – Newcastle Wedding Photographer I hope you are all well during this horrible time. Especially for those who were due to get married and are having to re-arrange their Wedding. When I am at Wedding Fairs, I always have a chat with couples. I walk through some albums with them to give an insight as to what we do and how we work. I throw in a few laughs along the way. As […]
Some thoughts around planning a Wedding by Laurence Sweeney, Newcastle Wedding Photographer From a Wedding Photography perspective, everything is on hold, but working really closely with couples who are having to re-arrange their big day. I hope you and your loved ones are all well during this difficult time. My wife is currently stranded in New Zealand, she is safe and healthy, but she really wants to get back as soon as possible. Fingers crossed it will happen soon. I […]
Wedding Photography and COVID-19 Just a few notes, considerations and thoughts on Wedding Photography during this difficult time. As I am sure you know, there is still a lot of uncertainty about a) Postponements, b) Cancellations, c) Venues, d) Registrars and e) Nobody really has any answers at the time of writing. I am liaising with all my couples who are due to get married in March, April and June, and will be contacting those who are getting married later over the […]
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It has been a busy few weeks with lots of wedding fairs. We have met lots of lovely couples and quite a good number have booked with us already. In this blog, we highlight the benefits of having 2 Photographers covering your wedding. As you may know, at most of our weddings we have two photographers. This would be myself and, usually, my daughter Stacey. We have been shooting together for over 4 years now and have a great understanding […]
In this week’s blog, we interview Lesley Alice Attle, a truly gifted and creative Bridal Hair Stylist based in the North East of England. Laurence : How did you become interested becoming a Hair Stylist? Lesley : I feel like I was born to do bridal hair, I have been obsessed from a very young age! Officially I began an apprenticeship in hairdressing at age 16. Laurence : How long have you been full time? Lesley : This is my […]
