What do photographers do on their day off? Photograph weddings of course!

What do wedding photographers do on a day off? Maybe have a nice restful day? Or maybe go for a day out? Actually no, they hook up with photographer friends and second shoot for them. (It's better than going shopping with my wife).

I joined up with my friends Dan & Ann Johnson who are wedding photographers based in East Sussex, on their wedding at the HAC (http://www.hac.org.uk/html/corporate-private-events) in London.

The bride, Dolly, wore a fabulous Vivienne Westwood dress. The groom, Chris, looked very fashionable in his blue suit.

These are a few of my photographs from the day.


















And here I am in action.

Harewood House wedding - Melissa & Nik

Melissa & Nik married at Harewood House in Yorkshire, a stunning venue near Leeds (http://www.harewood.org/).

Nik & Melissa met at Starbucks, the proposal was from a hot air balloon, Nik had written in paint on the lawn which Melissa spotted as they drifted across the sky in the balloon.

Northamptonshire wedding photography, Higham Ferrers and Holdenby House

What could be better than photographing a wedding right on your doorstep? Most of the weddings I photograph involve a lot of driving and I often find myself two or three hours from home. When Catherine & Ross told me their wedding was taking place in my local parish church I thought it was local, but when I found out their parents are almost neighbours it was more local than I thought.

Ross is a wedding photographer, so no pressure for me on this one. The marriage ceremony took place at St Mary's church in Higham Ferrers on the 31st July 2009. I might be biased, but I think it's one of the nicest churches in the country. The reception was at the beautiful Holdenby House in Northamptonshire.

Holdenby House has a Falconry, this kept the guests entertained and those with cameras challenged to catch the birds in flight.

Please see my new blog for more weddings at Holdenby House, http://www.weddingphotojournalist.co.uk/blog or give me a call on 01933 316717 (or email simon@pressphotography.co.uk) to discuss your wedding photography at Holdenby House.