Wedding Photojournalist Stuart James

Liz + Andy | Islington, London

Stuart James — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:43:44 +0000

Last weekend we kicked off the 2012 wedding season is style with a fabulous wedding in the heart of Islington, London.

Liz + Andy booked me for their wedding at the end of last year, and knowing Andy from my work with Russell, Jones and Walker it was great to see the guys and gals from the office letting their hair down and having a great time celebrating the big day!

I also had the pleasure of having Beki alongside me for this wedding which worked fantastically as we were able to capture elements from both Routemaster Buses – the choice of transport from the church incorporating a wicked tour of the London sights for the whole wedding party.

It was a great day and I can’t wait to put together the slideshow and featured post in the next few days, however, in the meantime, please enjoy this preview of Liz + Andy’s gorgeous Islington London Wedding with Documentary Reportage Wedding Photography telling their story.

Becci + Pete | The Moat House

Stuart James — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:44:48 +0000

After sharing the first previews (and the slideshow with the Bride + Groom yesterday too) I’m really happy to bring to you my featured highlights of their wedding from the Moat House.

There are always little things, moments and memories that stay with you from every wedding, and from Becci + Pete’s day it has to be the groom totally freezing during the vows, then both Becci + Pete having a fit of giggles throughout the whole ceremony! Now I don’t know whether Pete’s story that it was Becci giggling first that set him off or not, but the reaction from everyone (including the registrars) was priceless!! Awesome!

It was a fantastic way to finish a wonderful year, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single one of my clients for entrusting me to document their day, to record their memories in my own documentary wedding photography style for their friends and family to enjoy for the rest of time. I truly love my job, and it is always a pleasure to be part of such an amazing occasion as a couples wedding – so thank you all.

I hope you enjoy the highlights of Becci + Pete’s day. Let me know what you think – I know the Bride + Groom can’t wait to read your comments too!!

Becci + Pete | The Moat House, Acton Trussell

Stuart James — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:42:00 +0000

To round off 2011 I had the pleasure of documenting Becci + Pete’s wedding at the ever popular and stunning Moat House in Acton Trussell, one of our most popular wedding venues. I actually met Becci and Pete at the recent Moat House Showcase and it was great that I was available to share their day.

Due to the Christmas and New Year ‘down-time’ this post is a little later that usual, but the featured post will be here in a couple of days too. Let me know what you think – I know Becci and Pete can’t wait to see their photos and read your comments too!!

Kate + Simon | Mobberley Church + Styal Lodge

Stuart James — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:10:33 +0000

I shared the first previews of Kate and Simon’s wedding at the wonderful Styal Lodge with the ceremony taking place in Kate’s home village of Mobberley a couple of days ago, and although the office is now closed until the new year, I couldn’t help but share this featured post of their stunning winter wedding.

I had such an amazing time on the day with Kate and Simon and their friends and families, and along with the stunning setting, the amazing details and the glorious personal touches throughout, it truly was a fantastic way to finish off the year documenting their wedding.

Hope everyone’s having a great Christmas and your enjoy sharing these few moments from Kate and Simon’s day.

Merry Christmas!

Stuart James — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:00:46 +0000

After a wonderful year full of so many exciting events including so many gorgeous weddings up and down the country, some awesome corporate photography commissions and not to forget the biggest personal event for me – getting engaged to Beki!! – it really has been a wonderful year, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my clients, past, present and future all the very best for a wonderful Christmas and to send all the hope and joy for a fabulous New Year!

The office is now closed and will re-open on 3rd January 2012. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any delays in responding to emails / phone-calls until then.

Merry Christmas.x

Kate + Simon | Mobberley Church + Styal Lodge

Stuart James — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:44:48 +0000

Last weekend I had the pleasure of documenting Kate and Simon’s gorgeous winter wedding – thankfully without too much snow – up in Cheshire at Mobberley Church with the reception at the stunning Styal Lodge.

I’d actually met the couple almost exactly two years ago at Kate and Mike’s wedding at the Old Library, Custard Factory in Birmingham on the 18th Decemeber 2009 and it was great that Kate and Mike were there so we could have a brief catchup – I love having great relationships with clients!

Kate and Simon’s day was absolutely stunning with the inclement weather leaving us just at the right time so that we could enjoy both the day and the stunning setting too.

The wedding was my last before Christmas and after a few days away (without internet access!!!) I’m delighted to share the first few previews of Kate and Simon’s winter wonderland wedding, with the featured post ready to appear within the next few days.

Di + Matt | Moat House

Stuart James — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:14:01 +0000

After sharing the initial previews with you a few days ago, I’m delighted to bring the featured post of Di + Matt’s winter wedding at the Moat House, Acton Trussell.

The weather for Di + Matt’s wedding on the second weekend of November very kind to us, and despite the threat of rain, we managed to enjoy the stunning gardens and setting for the family portraits and also the bride and groom portraits – both on the afternoon and on the evening too.

Di looked amazing on the day in her dress from JJ Designs in Newcastle, and completing the elegant vintage theme with the exact shoes Beki has chosen when we get married, really set the day off amazingly. The bridesmaids and the flower girls looked stunning and the boys scrubbed up pretty damned well too!

I had such a great time on the day and can’t wait to sit down with Di + Matt in a few weeks time to discuss their album design – which is going to look fabulous!!

Di + Matt | Moat House, Acton Trussell

Stuart James — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:13:26 +0000

Earlier on this month I photographed a lovely winter wedding at the Moat House in Acton Trussell in Staffordshire; a relaxed and fun affair, full of gorgeous detail and emotion…

I always love being back at the Moat House and Di + Matt’s wedding was a pleasure to be part of. I’ll be bringing a few more previews in the next few days, but for now, here is a little preview of their gorgeous winter wedding.

Claire + Owen | Hotel du Vin, Birmingham

Stuart James — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:13:29 +0000

After sharing the first previews with you earlier this week of Claire and Owen’s wedding at the Hotel du Vin in Birmingham from last month, I’m delighted to bring you a few more of my favourites in this rather mammoth post today.

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think – oh and don’t forget to vote for your favourites!

Claire + Owen | Hotel du Vin, Birmingham

Stuart James — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:01:31 +0000

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of documenting Claire and Owen’s relaxed and intimate afternoon wedding at the sublime Hotel du Vin in Birmingham City Centre. The whole afternoon and evening was so incredibly relaxed, and it was an absolute treat to be part of the wedding, and to be back at the old eye hospital in Birmingham too!

Claire looked stunning in her gown from Berketex, Birmingham and Owen and the boys were fitted out perfectly in stunning suits from Walsall’s Duncan James Menswear. Along with the fantastic attention to detail from the staff at the HdV, including Head Chef Nick Turner and his great kitchen staff, a special shout out must go out to Dave Clarke – a great DJ so was a fabulous host for the evening, and who handed me a great helping hand on the evening!
I’ll be sharing a few more of my favourites later this week, but for now here are a few previews of Claire + Owen’s big day.