Wedding at Kingscote Barn

Summer has finally arrived and what a scorcher last Saturday's wedding at Kingscote Barn was.  I'm sure I go on about it too much, but wow, harsh midday light certainly makes life for a photographer ten times harder.   Thankfully we found some shade (and shelter from the wind) in amongst the trees at Kingscote to grab a few couple portraits and complete a swift set of group shots.

Just one sneaky pic on the blog as I'm moving cyber space shortly, so if you wish to see more check out the FB page for updates, and keep your eyes pealed for my new website and wedding blog coming soon (edited to add: it's here now - yay).

Ashley & Sally - Kingscote Barn - May 2012

Oakley Hall Wedding photographer

Last weekend I was at Oakley Hall for the spring wedding of Richard & Caroline.  They had originally planned to get married in Gloucestershire at Kingscote Barn, which is how we first met.  Move on a few months and it all changed to a wedding venue in Hampshire.  Who was I to turn down the opportunity to visit a new venue so it was all systems go.

Despite being May, we were it would appear still in the final few days of the British cooler Spring we've been experiencing this year.  Ohh how different it is now hey?  We've gone from 8 degrees to 28 degrees in a week!  With very little sunshine to speak of it did make it a straightforward day for a wedding photographer though, giving me unlimited options for the group shots around Oakely Hall.

Anyhow, it's just one photo on the blog for now as it's about to change at Mat Davis Photography HQ, with my cyber space moving to pastures new (including a new wedding blog to be announced shortly).  You can however check out the gallery of images (and tag yourself) over on my facebook business page - mattdavisphoto.  

Ardington House wedding photos

Ardington House wedding photos by Matt Davis Photography.......just one to tease whilst I'm busy beautifying the rest!  (Edited to add: the full wedding blog pot is now up on my new website - check it out here Ardington House Wedding Photos)

Don't forget to keep up to date with Matt Davis Photography over on Facebook........I'll put up an early bird viewing there too.  
If you're having a wedding at Ardington House and wish to chat to me about your wedding photography then please get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.

Wedding Photographer Chipping Campden

Last weekend I was in the heart of the Cotswolds, in the village of Chipping Campden for Jason & Monikas wedding.  Bridal preps were in the Kings Arms with the wedding ceremony being held at the St. Catherines Church, only a short walk along the high street.....perfect.

Proud Grandma looking on.



St Catherine's Church, Chipping Campden.






Click 'Read More' to see the rest of this wedding.

Wedding in the Cotswolds

If you're thinking of having your wedding in the Cotswolds, you can't get more 'Cotswold' than Chipping Campden.

Here's a sneaky portrait taken in Chipping Campden....more to follow from their wedding day shortly.

Don't forget to keep up to date on Facebook, where there will be a selection of photos soon.

Wedding Photos Barnsley House

A short slideshow of wedding photos from Barnsley House.

I'd meant to post this somewhat ages ago, and seeing as it's almost the one year wedding anniversary of William & Kelly, perhaps now's the right time to pop up this wonderful slideshow of photos from their wedding at Barnsley House last May!

Anyone looking for a Barnsley House wedding photographer drop me a line or visit my website (www.mattdavisphotography.co.uk) for further information.

You can see several more Barnsley House weddings here on my blog too.

Winter Wedding Photographer in Tetbury

It's interesting to find out why clients choose a wedding photographer and speaking with Purusha she informed me she searched for "winter wedding photographer in Tetbury".  Why 'winter' I asked?  Well apparently "it's a fine skill to be a winter wedding photographer" compared to just taking snaps at those summer weddings ;-)  or so I was informed.

Now whilst I say that slightly tongue in cheek, it is actually somewhat true.  Winter weddings are definitely full of different challenges to summer ones.  You have a very different quality of light, you have shorter days and the opportunity to drink champagne on the lawn doesn't often materialise.  It's not the latter that concerns me so, it's the quality of light and the requirement to look for good light.  (and no....I don't mean turn the light switch on.....I'm a photographer and I'm getting all arty here - just go with it!)

Seeing light is an art in itself, let alone concerning ones self with all the buttons on a camera.  In fact I'll often tell clients what you pay a good quality professional photographer for is not an album, not pretty packaging, but for the use of their eyes for the duration of your wedding.  Simply put, I see stuff that most people don't....and can't!  Call it documentary wedding photography, observational wedding photography, reportage or whatever....it doesn't need a label, the images should hopefully speak for themselves and if they resonate with you then I'm the right photographer for you - werd!

James & Purusha got married near Tetbury, Wiltshire in a village called Sherston at the Church of Holy Cross.  Do I need to tell you it was a cracking day weather wise?  Yep....blue sky, slight threat of a shower (my perfect combo for a lively wedding day) and a reasonable degree of warmth for a March wedding date.


The boys started early with a pub lunch at the Rattlebone Inn......once they'd got through the long 'to do' list.





I'd be smiling if I were the groom too - he got off lightly 'just getting married'.  The others had more to do than a day in the office.



Meanwhile the ladies (who I'd assumed would be pampering themselves) were sorting out last minute details in the weding marquee....and the slightly more concerning issue of power faliure :-( 








Every wedding needs cute bridesmaids & paige boys huh?  Cue these two.


Okay........the electrician is on site....now get some make-up on.



There's more round the corner folks - to keep on reading click 'READ MORE' on the left hand side.

Wiltshire Wedding Photographer

Last weekend I put my Wiltshire Wedding photographer hat on and cruised across the county to Malmesbury for a super duper 'low light' country wedding in the heart of the Cotswolds.

I bring you.....James & Purusha.  Well shortly I will, but first here's a teaser......its a fantastic wedding so make sure you check back shortly for the full wedding details.

Taken at the Church of Holy Cross, Sherston.  Near Malmesbury.

If you're looking for a Wiltshire Wedding Photographer for your country wedding (theirs was in fact a Marquee in the garden) then do give me a call. I have many examples of Wiltshire Wedding Photography on my blog.

Sparkly wedding shoes

It's not often I start a wedding blog post with a detail shot, but Nikki's sparkly wedding shoes are the perfect bling that every girl needs on her wedding day :-)

Nikki and David got married at Kingscote Barn on a bright January day with crisp white frost blanketing the valley surrounding the barn.   Or at least it was earlier in the day (and still in the shady parts), but little remained by my arrival around midday.



Hand crafted wedding details........do you see those frames.......can you tell it's chicken wire???  These frames were covered in family photos and had this great post card of two wedding rings engraved with the bride & grooms names in the center.  


Ahh the wedding dress.....and the wedding dress smile.  Only a bride on her wedding day knows of this special love!






Bridal preps took place inside the new accommodation at Kingscote Barn which has a beautiful light and airy feel.  Perfect for us photographer too.


Mum was being discreet when it came to taking photos. 


Totally love this look the bridesmaids gave David as they walked down the aisle before Nikki.




Yikes!


Ta na :-)




Mr & Mrs - Just Married




Although bright & pretty warm outside (for January) most guests enjoyed the wedding drinks reception inside at Kingscote Barn.


Sweet huh?


More bling shoes - this time not the bride or the bridesmaid either!


A few couple portraits around Kingscoet Barn as the sun was setting.




Ah ha....this is a new one for me.  The wedding breakfast at Kingscote Barn was laid out as two long tables.  This looked great and was a really sociable way for guests to chat to each other.


A few more wedding details around the barn.


Speeches were brief and not during the wedding breakfast, but instead prior during the drinks reception.




* Chink *




And what better way than to finish with a great dusk sky over Kingscote Barn as the guests settled down for some food.

Don't forget you can see more over on my Facebook page.  Hop on over, 'like' it, get tagging your mates and share some wedding love. There are even more photos of sparkly wedding shoes too!