Matt

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I love finding a new venue, especially one as stunning as Cheswell Grange in Shropshire. Isobel and her bridesmaids getting ready for the ceremony at the lakeside barn.

A long exposure image at Emily & Joe's wedding at the stunning Oakfield at Chester Zoo.

Beautiful sunset at Heaton House Farm.

Beautiful window views at Heaton House Farm.

Laurie & Adam, I do love a military wedding.

An unexpected dip after Jing & Dan's ceremony in the wild Snowdonia mountains.

Abbie & Alastair enjoying one of the follies at the stunning Delamere Manor.

Britt & Josh celebrating beside the beautiful and iconic sycamore tree at Heaton House Farm at sunset. Britt & Josh actually left their wedding breakfast when they saw how stunning the light was outside.

Groomsmen Jumping for joy at Cheswell Grange. I always enjoy having a laugh with the groomsmen, there are so many shots you can have fun with. This is how I see photography, it should be loads of FUN!!!

Isobel & Sam enjoying their champagne shower at the stunning Cheswell Grange.

More waste of good champagne!!

One of my favorite places, Liverpool Water Front was the perfect place for Katie & Tim's pre wedding shoot. I'd had a recent clear out of champagne so this was a nice surprise for them. Just out of frame is my 12 year old son holding the boom and light, lighting the couple. He's wearing a poncho and is absolutely soaked!!!

Runcorn Town Hall is such a lovely building, This was a very obvious shot with Olivia & Shaun.

I've always loved a dramatic and atmospheric image, with the help of my lighting assistant Oliver my 12 year old Son, we created this moody shot at Talacre sand dunes.

A regular location for a pre wedding shoot. Talacre has wonderful sand dunes, making great leading lines. I love to hide the lighthouse a little, so it isn't too prominent in the image, but still visible. Making Lorraine & Tim obviously the subject.
Can't beat the light here!!

Anna & Jamie chose not to live it up on their first dance!!!
A fantastic wedding at the awesome Titanic Hotel Liverpool

I love the contrasting buildings in this area of Manchester, the old canal, train tracks, bridges and red brick buildings. Towering above this historic area are these huge, shiny new skyscrapers. What an awesome location for a wedding venue, when doing a recce of the area, I noticed these bridges, I knew this would be great for a couple image.

One of my favourite confetti shots ever!!! I love the moment captured between Anna & Jamie. I also love the depth in the confetti, I asked the guests to throw a little confetti in front of my camera to create this effect.

I was absolutely shattered by this time in the evening at Anna & Jamie's wedding, but I had promised them a champagne shower image, so here it is. I'm creating these champagne shower images regularly now, so find it a fairly straightforward shot to set up. A light behind the couple and a groomsman holding the key light.

I love the industrial vibe from this image, I think it easily tells you it's taken at the docks, an awesome location for the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. Again its all about the connection between Anna & Jamie.