Portfolio

Here are a few of my favourite wedding photos from this year.

Follow me on Instagram

@seaforthdesigns here’s one for you! Guess what

@seaforthdesigns here’s one for you! Guess what I called my mum and she DID make the dungarees me and my sis are wearing 🙌🏻 I’m the older daughter for those of you that don’t know me and Sah @sarahhughes6341 Whilst we’re on the topic of family photos 👆🏻 this is why you shouldn’t wait until you’re slimmer, more tanned, your hair is better, your kids are older. We love this pic just the way it is. Awful and full of 80s nostalgia! And yes I do portraits...but errrmmm not like this. Ahhh nobody does ‘em like this anymore 😢🤣😍 #oldskool #portraits #brokethemould #familyportrait #family #holidays

Today’s top tip for couples is light Or a snipp

Today’s top tip for couples is light Or a snippet about it as light is a biggie 🌟💡🌟 You’ll be thinking about the feel of a place, whether you have cover outdoors incase it rains and if there’s enough room to seat all of your guests...but spare a though for lighting. Do you see how crisp and and ethereal the brides dress looks? The light on the face of the guest reading? The play of light on the side of the little boys face. All natural light flooding through a side window. Now I don’t need you to become experts but just keep an eye open for it (🤣) as light does matter. For your images it makes them sing. Unless you really want a gothic wedding in a dungeon my top tip when wandering around a venue is to; 🌟Check there is natural light coming in especially to the ceremony area where we won’t be allowed to use flash 🌟light from the side, behind or above through skylights. All good. 🌟if there’s lots of light right behind the ceremony table check they have blinds preferably thinnish ones. 💡Artificial lighting is not the same! It can be orangey, harsh, feeble. It’s just not as good. I’m sure I could bore you with science here but I won’t as all of our lives are too short for that 🤣 @shustokebarn here in this shot is one of my fave venues as it has the dark moody corners but importantly heaps of light in all the right places. Some of the reason light is important are; 1) it adds clarity, punch, definition and atmosphere 2) it means us photographers never (or rarely miss a shot) yes we can light or use flash but it looks ugly for the guests. 3) I don’t think anything quite beats gorgeous, soft or harsh light streaming in that we can then play with and work our magic. Hope that helps! . . . . . #westwalesphotographer #pembsphotographer #2022bride #weddingblues #weddingideas #weddingphotographerpembs #weddingphotographerderby #ido #unpluggedphotography #creativephotography #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #helpimgettingmarried #marriage #2022wedding #pembsphotographer #derbyphotographer #weddingphotographerstaffs #weddingphotographerlichfield #midlandsphotographer #staffordshirephotographer #tipsforbrides #weddingtips

Top tip often forgotten! If you’re having a gra

Top tip often forgotten! If you’re having a grand venue. Guess what?! Let’s make sure we get a shot of it. With or without you, but preferably with - yes the grounds are lovely too so we need to get those as the light might be way better there but make sure your photographer knows if a shot of the frontage is important to you. You chose this place. Let’s remember it ❣️ . . . . . . #westwalesphotographer #pembsphotographer #2022bride #weddingblues #weddingideas #weddingphotographerpembs #weddingphotographerderby #bankholidaywedding #ido #unpluggedphotography #creativephotography #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #helpimgettingmarried #marriage #weddingdecorationideas #2022wedding #pembsphotographer #derbyphotographer #weddingphotographerstaffs #swinfenhall #weddingphotographerlichfield #midlandsphotographer #staffordshirephotographer

I’ve been doing this for a while now and it’s

I’ve been doing this for a while now and it’s dawning on me that I have some useful info to impart so I’m going to share some Top Tips. You’re welcome 🤣 So here’s my first set of top tips on what to ask or look for when booking a photographer! #1 make sure you see a few full sets of images from bridal prep until first dance. See how they create images in different venues and with different lighting. If you know you’re getting married in December ask to see photographs shot in winter. You are allowed to - it’s your hard earned cash you’re spending! #2 if you’re not sure about posed or non posed, reportage or candid. If it’s all a bit double Dutch...see if you like their images. Go with your gut - sounds simple but often we get bound up in so much else! Think about how much time you want to spend having pics taken and ask the question. How long do your portraits take? Remember though....sometimes a good portrait will take more than 10 seconds and it’s also quite nice to have some time just the two of you with a photographer at a distance. #3 meet or talk or zoom at least with the photographer you’re considering! You are going to spend a lot of your most special day with this person so make sure you think they’ll be a friendly addition and that you can imagine hanging out with them. It makes you more relaxed and you’ll get way better photos! #4 consider budget. A rule of thumb is 10% of your overall budget. However it’s all very subjective. Some photographers might be just starting out, may be brilliant but charge less. So check their work out. However, think about what an experienced photographer can bring to your day. It’s more than just taking pics. It’s organising people, directing and producing them, keeping the guests happy and helping your day go smoothly. #5 if you’re not sure what to look for in an image...look for emotion - joy, laughter, love, nerves, tears! Also look for connections in images. Are the couple touching or looking at each other? How do you feel looking at the photos? Do you want to feel that emotion on your day? Are they connecting with the camera if not each other. Makes for more emotional images. Enjoy your hunt!

When the vicar chucks you a bog roll during their

When the vicar chucks you a bog roll during their address ❤️ ‘what’s strong and very long’ altogether now... your marriage 🤣❤️

Owners that look like their dogs 101 🤣 soooo

Owners that look like their dogs 101 🤣 soooo I need to put my money where my mouth is! I keep talking to all you business owners on my other page (@brand_photographybykate) and telling you that people want to see yoooooo! And what do I do?! Yup. I hide my mug behind pretty pics of others 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️ So here’s me and my new lockdown charge. Lottie. I know you’re not all dog peeps so I promise she doesn’t come to shoots.....unless requested 🤣 She’s 4 months old and a diva! It’s taken her 3.5 months of persistence but hats off to her, she now sleeps on our bed. She’s quite anxious but very loyal and we all love her ❤️ (pic courtesy of mini smith. Turns out I’ve competition in the camera arena!)

Getting ready shots. Love getting to know you all

Getting ready shots. Love getting to know you all and working out what will make you giggle most and relax for your portraits. What’s your favourite part of a wedding day?!

Sleek city wedding, smart barn bash, stately count

Sleek city wedding, smart barn bash, stately country pile party or chilled out festival vibe?! I love them alllll! ❤️ Which is your favourite type of wedding though?! Do comment below👇🏼

Me and my Pa. Popsy to the kids ❤️☺️ can n

Me and my Pa. Popsy to the kids ❤️☺️ can never quite bring myself to post on Father’s Day. So here we are today and always 📸

#fathers #dadsanddaughters #daddysgirl ❤️ do s

#fathers #dadsanddaughters #daddysgirl ❤️ do spoooool 👉🏼 this one set me off on the day #blubberingwreck I think my sensitivity definitely makes me take better photos tho 💕📸

Follow on Instagram

Branding and web design by Essence