HOW WE PULLED OFF THE PERFECT SURPRISE PROPOSAL | Cotswolds surprise proposal photographer Samuel got in touch with me with a very exciting mission… he wanted to propose to Lucy, and he wanted every second of it captured without her suspecting a thing. There are two ways to photograph a surprise proposal. The first is…
OLD GORE BARN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY The Old Gore Barn wedding venue, situated just outside Cirencester, is one of my most favourite Cotswold wedding venues. I absolutely love the thoughtful layout of this lovely barn. The wedding day flows beautifully from the ceremony area through to the dining room and outside to the incredible undercover area…
CRIPPS BARN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER What an honour it is being a Cripps Barn wedding photographer. This unique barn wedding venue, set amongst the beautiful Cotswold countryside, is very loved and sought after for its rustic and almost medieval charm and. Catalin and Gabriela’s wedding had that easy, relaxed feel where nothing felt forced and everything…
HONEST WEDDING DAY ADVICE. 7 HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY I’m Tanli, a Cotswold wedding photographer known for my bright, joyful and natural style. My focus is on capturing genuine, unposed moments and creating beautiful portraits where personalities shine through. I’m passionate about my work and I prioritize making clients feel comfortable in front…
COTSWOLD ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER When James first contacted me from the States, looking for a Cotswold engagement photographer, I was a teeny little bit nervous to take on his enquiry as I had never photographed a surprise engagement proposal before. However, I reminded myself that I have photographed hundreds and hundreds of couples at weddings and…
UPCOTE BARN SUMMER WEDDING If you are planning an Upcote Barn Summer wedding and dreaming of something relaxed, emotional, and full of joy, Emma and Jamie’s day is a beautiful example of how effortlessly it can all come together. The Barn at Upcote is a relaxed countryside venue in Gloucestershire, known for its rural countryside…
BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY MOMENTS OF 2025 I haven’t written a “best wedding photography moments” blog in years. I think the last one was 2022. It’s never really been my thing. I love every wedding I get to photograph and trying to pull out my favourites always feels a little impossible. A lot of my favourite…
STONE BARN SUMMER WEDDING Finally! A gorgeous Stone Barn Summer wedding for me. Stone Barn wedding venue is situated on a hill with panoramic views over the gorgeous Cotswold countryside. This historic building was transformed into a wedding barn by Cripps & Co, a family-run business that has nearly 30 years experience in creating weddings….
GOLDEN HOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SOFT,WARM DIFFUSED LIGHT Golden hour holds a special place in my heart as a wedding photographer. I have a deep appreciation for capturing moments during this enchanting yet fleeting time. Naturally drawn to shooting backlit, I almost always position the light behind my subjects because I find it produces the most…
A WINTER BAY TREE BURFORD WEDDING Jenny and Sam’s Bay Tree Burford wedding was just incredible! The highlight of the wedding day, for me, was the appearance Nick, the singing waiter! I’ve photographed over 250 weddings to date, and have yet to have experienced a singing waiter! I think all weddings should have one from…