I started my day covering Suzi and Matt’s wedding by joining the guys at the barbers, getting a few photos of them starting their getting ready before heading over to The Three Horseshoes to meet up with Suzi and her bridesmaid.

The weather was cooler with a sharp wind up on Blackshaw Moor, so we negotiated their family photos as smoothly as possible trying to keep everyone warm. Suzi and Matt braved a bit of time outside for some photos together before speeches and food. They moved around the room to different tables during their meal, allowing them to spend time chatting to their family and friends over food.

They had some brilliant live music in the evening from Stepping Lane, highlighted by Suzi’s brother joining the band on bass for a few songs.

And I haven’t mentioned yet that Suzi’s dress had pockets! My favourite feature on a wedding dress yet!

Here are some of my favourite photos from their day -

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

Just before the end of the school summer holidays, Laura & Jake married at Consall Hall Gardens and enjoyed a beautifully sunny day that allowed the outdoor ceremony that they wanted.

The gardens at Consall Hall are extensive and absolutely stunning and we took a few trips out on the golf buggies to different areas for some photos, joined in the evening by Freddie, their adorable cockapoo. It was an absolutely glorious day.

Here are a few of my favourite photos from their day:-

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I absolutely loved this wedding. Lindsay and Ben are two of the loveliest people you could meet and had an intimate ceremony with their very closest friends and family at The Wizard Inn in Alderley Edge.

After some relaxed time with family and a brief trip to The Edge for some picturesque photos, they were joined by many more friends and family in the marquee next to the pub for their reception meal, speeches and celebrations.

Their day was full of heartwarming touches, lots of handmade decorations, flowers picked from Ben’s parents, a gorgeous homemade cake and excellent live music in the evening. It was a fantastic day.

Here are some of my favourite photos from their day:-

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

It seems like a whole world away now that we had scorched, dry grass from many weeks of hot weather and no rain. Back then, in our glorious summer, Sherilee & Jaime married at Baden Hall, near Eccleshall in Staffordshire.

Set in the beautiful grounds of a fishery, with a lavender-edged walkway the perfect backdrop, it was a wonderful day. Here are a few of my favourite photos:-

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

One of my favourite weddings from this year, I photographed two beautiful women get married at The Ashes Barns in the summer. Their attention to detail and immaculate planning led to a thoroughly relaxed day with a fantastic atmosphere full of love and best wishes.

I was ably assisted by Victoria Hamilton who was my second shooter for the day, allowing us to cover everything that happened, sometimes from alternative angles. It was such a great day.

Here are some of my favourite photos from their day:-

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

Lovely Marc and Sarah married back in the summer at The Manor, Cheadle. Sarah’s day started with bacon baps from the barbecue in the morning at her parents before getting ready, then we head over to The Manor, with Sarah travelling in a soft top mini!

Having spent time living in Australia, they were joined by plenty of international visitors along with their family and friends and their day was relaxed and fun, despite a few hiccups. I even got an icecream in the evening from Vitaliano’s icecream bike outside - what a great day.

Here are some of my favourite photographs from their day:-

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

Today I’m reminiscing of Sam and Liv’s sunny wedding day in the summer. They married at the St Bertoline’s in Barthomley, a pictureqsue little village on the outskirts of Cheshire.

Whilst guests celebrated in the local pub, we had the luxury of a little time together at Dunwood Hall for some photographs before everyone joined us for speeches, food and furious dancing. Dunwood Hall was dressed impeccably by the couple and they must have thoroughly enjoyed the process as they’ve gone on to start their own venue dressing and hire company, Devotion Event Hire, so if you like the look of their day get in touch with them!

It’s been a pleasure looking back at their photos and remembering their day. Here are some of my favourites:-

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Back in June, Rosie & Rich got married at a local church in Blythe Bridge and celebrated with their friends and family at the Floral Hall, Tunstall. This was a special wedding for me as I know Rosie through her sister, Beth (of Sweethearts Hair Design fame, who also created Rosie’s amazing wedding hair!).

Things got quite emotional throughout the day, for me at least, notwithstanding the guests, as I thought about what a special privilege it is that they get to marry and spend their lives together. They finished the night with evening food from Just for You fish and chips van outside (genius!), a full dancefloor and loads of joy.

Here are some of my favourite photos from their day.

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

I loved this wedding, so much!  An absolutely lovely couple surrounded by friends and family all ready to celebrate at New Hall Hotel and Spa.  There was a joyous buzz in the atmosphere all day and almost non-stop dancing, even during their meal.  I loved the addition of a few Turkish traditions, especially the gifting of cash , also accompanied by lots of dancing.

Such a brilliant day, here are a few of my favourites photos:-

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

Jade & Jack

It had been a while since I photographed at Mottram Hall, a beautiful venue near Wilmslow in Cheshire, so it was good to be back to share Jade & Jack's wedding day in January.  The room decor arranged by Alison from Lasting Memories is absolutely stunning at Mottram and the day flowed seamlessly with the help of toastmaster Bob Williams.  Plus, they had one of the cutest flower girls who stole everyone's hearts as she walked down the aisle and a pretty awesome impromptu dance off to top the day.

A fabulous day with really lovely people, it was a pleasure to get to know them.  Here are some of my favourite photographs from their day:-

Jade & Jack sent me some lovely words to let me know how they felt when they got their photos -

"...they are absolutely fantastic. You are an amazing photographer that has captured our day from start to finish. We cannot thank you enough...Every emotion of the day was captured, the day went by so fast, it’s lovely to see everyone and remember just how brilliant the day was. The evening photographs really made us laugh, so glad you stayed into the evening to photograph the dance off!  The slideshow you have created is lovely, made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end...Everyone that we spoke to said that you were so relaxed and lovely throughout the whole day. You instantly put us at ease, from our first contact, to our first meeting and throughout the wedding day. You truly are a super special lady!"

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

Pippa & James

It was dark when I arrived at Pippa and James' house a couple of days before Christmas to start documenting their wedding day.  Such is the case with winter weddings when you're chasing the daylight before it disappears early.  It turned out to be a beautiful crisp, bright day and a brilliant celebration with so many of their friends and family.

They married at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Newcastle and celebrated at Keele Hall, which looked amazing decked out for Christmas, with a huge Christmas tree in the main hall.  Kudos to the stunning decorating efforts, the 20s theme really suited the venue with glittery gold touches.  The dancefloor was full all night with the help of their live band.  Another fantastic wedding to cover.

Here are some of my favourite photos from their day:-

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

A Look Back at My Photographs from 2017

Here comes my review of work in the past year and featuring some of my favourites.  I started this post by reading last year's, which seemed like only yesterday, yet so long ago.

I've photographed so many weddings and families this year, documenting those moments and relationships from the big to the tiny moments.  So many firsts with awesome weddings this year, a proper Christmas wedding on the 23rd (still working on those!), a wedding in a theatre, an outdoor wedding and a wedding with 2 ceremonies in the day!  

I've worked on my own projects and alongside other artists and organisations, particularly Restoke, Feral Spaces, Middleport Pottery, Art Brasil and Festival Stoke.  I was one of the photographers who collectively took thousands of portraits in October for The Face of Stoke-on-Trent with The People's Picture.   

As always, the highlight is doing something that I love, capturing my own memories, being able to do the same for other people and meeting so many lovely, interesting folk along the way.  I'm really looking forward to 2018, with lots of exciting work to keep me occupied.  I really do count myself as very lucky to be able to do this for a living.

A big thank you to everyone I've worked with in 2017 and a Happy New Year to you all!  I hope that you are happy in 2018.  

Here are some of my favourites from the last year:-

Feral Spaces Urban Explorers Canal and River Trust Middleport Burslem Port from Feral Spaces on Vimeo.

Urban Explorers adventure in urban wild space at Burslem Port, Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent. Making and floating rafts, natural painting and graffiti on temporary walls.

Here's to a fantastic 2018!

Family at Clent Hills in Autumn

I revisited Clent Hills this autumn with a new family all ready for some outdoor play with the younguns.  Clent Hills is a spralling area of natural woodland in Worcestershire, managed by the National Trust.  I don't think I've seen most of it yet!  It has fantastic views of Shropshire and the surrounding area from the top and a brilliant outdoor play area for kids with wood shelters, bridges and plenty of logs and sticks to play with.  It takes us a while to get far because there's so much to explore!

It was a beautiful afternoon with this family, with lovely autumn sunlight and muddy puddles to jump in.  I'm sure I'll be back again next year!

Here are a few of my favourite photos from their session:-

If you'd like to have your family documented in photographs, I'd love to hear about it!  Get in touch at info@jennyharperphotography or on 07432 663368.

When Jean Andre turned 2

I first met this very lovely family when documenting Restoke's You Are Here project last year and I've kept in touch with Beatriz since then, so I was very excited when they asked me to photograph their special family celebration.  Jean Andre was turning 2 and shares his birthday celebrations with his dad, they had some family and friends visiting and were preparing for a party the following day.

I had such a great afternoon with everyone and having the freedom to document what was happening.  The guys blew up balloons and put up decorations whilst the ladies prepared traditional Venezuelan cuisine in the kitchen.  Jean is such an adorable little toddler, so happy enjoying the festivities.  I've never heard a better rendition of 'Happy Birthday'!

Here are a few of my favourite photos from their session:-

If you'd like to have your family documented in photographs, I'd love to hear about it!  Get in touch at info@jennyharperphotography or on 07432 663368.

Hannah & John

Another wedding I'd been looking forward to this year, Hannah & John's day was my first wedding covering 2 ceremonies on the same day.  I joined them to photograph the legal bit in the morning and then the full ceremony later on at On the 7th, a fabulous venue in Media City complete with beautiful modern decor and it's own cinema!

The sand ceremony was lovely and the speeches were brilliant.  I've photographed them a few times before, so it was really special to share their day.  Here are a few of my favourite photos:-

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

The Wilkinson Family

I met up with the Wilkinson family on a sunny Sunday morning recently.  It was a chilly October day with that fresh morning smell, the grass was dewey and autumn leaves covered the paths.  

We met up at their home for a few photos in their garden and then head down to local Whitfield Valley Nature Reserve for a short walk around the pool, finding ducks, caterpillars and leaves.

Here are a few of my favourite photos from their session:-

If you'd like to have your family documented in photographs, I'd love to hear about it!  Get in touch at info@jennyharperphotography or on 07432 663368.

The Jeffrey Family

The last I saw the Jeffrey family, I was delivering their wedding photos from last winter so I was thrilled when they contacted me to capture some photos of their family since they had a new addition!  

After a wedding day, I really feel like I've got to know a couple.  I've been in touch with them a number of times to talk about their initial booking and the arrangements for their day.  I've spent a full day following them, observing and documenting.  I've seen the way they are together on a day when emotions are running high and I've photographed their relationship with the people closest to them in their lives.  I've heard stories about them during speeches.  I've been a part of one of the most important days of their lives and that is so special to me.

The opportunity to go back and catch up, chat with their kids and meet their newest arrival was a pleasure.  We had a relaxing session in the comfort of their home and they got some up to date family photos of all the family.

Here are some of my favourite photos from their session:-

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Tanya & Ben

Back in September, I joined Tanya & Ben and their family and friends at The Three Horseshoes Inn on Blackshaw Moor in the Staffordshire Moorlands, which benefits from stunning views across to The Roaches.  It was one of those days with heavy rain and breaks of stunning sunshine and blue skies and we managed to pick the right time for a short trip up to Ramshaw Rocks for a few photos.

I met Tanya & Ben at a previous wedding, so it was lovely to catch up at our pre-wedding session a few weeks before and see plenty of familiar faces on the day.  And I also got to work alongside my friend Beth from Sweethearts Hair in the morning, reminding us of old times as we haven't shared a wedding for ages.

It's not so hard to capture heartwarming moments when you're surrounded by warm people who value family and friends and it's such a pleasure to discover the bonds between people who care for each other.  It's one of the best parts of my job.

Here are some of my favourite photos from their day:-

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.

It sure seems like an age ago now that we're in OCTOBER! September was so busy that I didn't find the time to post my favourite photos from our summer break, the time the kids have off school.  The best opportunity for me to indulge what I really love the most, spending time with my kids and documenting it in photographs.  

I could wriite all about what we got up to, but pictures always seem to say it better than words, for me.  So I'll cut straight to the images.

Good times!

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Holly & George

It was touch and go on the run up to Holly and George's wedding on whether they would be able to have their ceremony outdoors, as they'd hoped and planned.  All eyes were on the weather forecast and they took a chance which paid off for a lovely outdoor ceremony in the 'temple' in the gardens of Bishton Hall.  

I started the day at Hoar Cross Hall where Holly was getting ready with her family and bridesmaids, then it was off to Bishton Hall to meet up with George and the rest of their guests.  With beautiful flowers from Sorella Events, Emma from Agatha's Tea Party did a fabulous job decorating the venue indoors and out with vintage china and special touches and providing everyone with Pimms and afternoon tea.  Then everyone danced the night away entertained by Waiting for Susan.  It was a fantastic day and I had an awesome time documenting it all.

Here are some of my favourite photographs from their day:-

If you'd like to talk about me documenting your wedding, I'd love to hear from you!  You can email me at info@jennyharperphotography.com or call/text 07432 663368.