A delightful spring day, full of sunshine, smiles and a certain little much loved pooch, called Cooper. I'm so happy to have captured these frames.

Charli and James had been guests at a wedding I photographed a year ago. They asked to meet to discuss their own wedding photos, they said they'd already made their minds up I was the photographer for them. Working with couples to get exactly what they want for their wedding photos (and more) really makes me happy. The couple already have a little family of three, and we snatched some precious time away a few months before their wedding.  Our fabulous pre-wedding shoot at The Swiss Gardens was lots of fun. I found out then that Charli's favourite colour is bright peacock blue, I just knew it would feature in their wedding. Their children were page boys and bridesmaid and brought the whole ceremony to tears when they did a reading each.  So much love and fun in the day, with a really great bonded family. I'll let this blog post tell the rest through a selection of photos.

Charli and James had made all their guest Skittles Vodka as a gift, little coloured bottles and skittles were everywhere...so it made perfect sense for us to "Chase the Rainbow" and have some fun with some Skittles in our photographs too.

As well as being up for every photo opportunity and suggestion, Charli and James had been dead set on me doing some light painting with them, once darkness fell at Ware Priory.  They had seen me do this at their freinds wedding and James and Charli, keen games players and big kids at heart, had a colour changing light sabre that they asked me to use.  This couple just enjoyed being photographed all day. It was an absolute pleasure.

I'd love to thank Charli and James for asking me to be their photographer, it was fabulous getting to know you and to have such fun taking your wedding photographs. I really hope this small selection and all the rest bring back the fun and wonderful day that it was.

Venue Ware Priory

This is a selection of the photos, family and friends can obtain the password to the online gallery to view more.

I met up with London couple Laura and James recently for a pre-wedding shoot.  Borough market is a fabulous place to explore, full of lovely coffee shops, neat market stalls and quirky corners. We strayed away from the market and found fun under the famous Crayola-coloured canopy of umbrellas!  Both such a happy smiley couple, it was fun to spend some time together, stroll around this great area of London and hear exciting plans of their wedding too!

It was a pleasure to meet you both and I'm very excited about your Wedding. 

Meet Kristy and Sam, a beautiful couple I photographed last month. When you love taking photos and making amazing pictures, working with a Styled Shoot lets you really push boundaries, there is no client, no set brief, just an amazing team of stylists and organisers who pull together something amazing and you shoot it the way you want.  Your chance to let loose to show clients this is how I love shooting, these are the images I love making.  I was so lucky this was the second time photographing an amazing styled shoot, organised by Melissa Love.  The first one blew me away, and I was ready to push myself harder this time with the Irish Mythology theme of Gaelic May Day fairie" The Spirit of Beltane". I used some double exposure shots and tackled changing light, and just like at weddings, seeing something and creatively working at speed. So please take a look at this beautiful real couple who volunteered to model for us.  Full credits to those who styled it after my photos here.

All Photographs here by Sharon Cooper

Styled Shoot Team: 
Hannah Best www.the-tea-set.co.uk/
Elizabeth Ruby www.ruby-roux.com
Melissa Love www.melissalove.co.uk/

Lead Photographers
Joanna Brown www.browns-photography.co.uk/
Lisa Devlin www.devlinphotos.co.uk/
Set Styling, Flowers & Catering
Hannah Best www.the-tea-set.co.uk/

Fashion Styling
Hannah Best www.the-tea-set.co.uk
Elizabeth Ruby www.ruby-roux.com
Laura Kate O'Rourke http://noirmusic.tumblr.com/

Make Up Artist and Hair Stylist 
Carolanne Armstrong www.carolannearmstrong.com/

Gypsy Caravan Dress
Joanne Fleming Designs www.joanneflemingdesign.com/

Spirit of Beltane Bridal Scene Models
Kristy Tsois & Sam Beahan

Gypsy Caravan Scene Model
Meredith Hepner Phillips Theodorou

Jewellery contributed by:
Union Jewellery www.unionjewellery.com/
Chrysalis Couture www.facebook.com/chrysaliscouturedesigns

With special thanks to:
Rebecca Douglas www.rebeccadouglas.co.uk
Emma Thwaites http://www.emmylouphotography.com/
Jayne & Joe Sacco http://saccophotography.co.uk/
Laura Brennan http://www.cherryredphotography.co.uk/
The lovely Tea Set Team and.... to all of those mentioned above for your help and effort in making Styled Shoots such a fun & successful event. 

...and there was cake!

Tamara and Lawrence were married at beautiful Kelmarsh Hall. Their day was filled with sunshine, love and smiles. With 7 bridesmaids, 7 groomsmen and so many family and friends all happy to share their day and ensure it was fittingly celebrated, it was always going to be a great day.  I'd had such a lovely visit here with them during their engagement shoot, I couldn't wait to capture their wedding. Here are some of the highlights that tell the story of...the day that Tamara and Lawrence tied the knot.

Bridal gown - Agnes

Shoes - Vivienne Westwood

Bridesmaids dresses - Emma at Graceface

Groom and Ushers  - Wedding Barn

Hair - Sarah Hardwick 

Stationary - Lucy Hills Design

Cake - Capell's Cakes

Flowers - Manic Botanic

Catering - Lemon Zest

Chocolate table favours - Oh Lolly Lollipop

Photography - Sharon Cooper

Additional photos - Jeni Smith

This is just a selection from the day, guests can now obtain the password from the Bride or Groom to the online gallery to view all the photographs.  Thank you for your lovley comments!

I filled up with emotion and excitement for Jennifer and Dan who let me share these lovely moments of love and fun, I think the photos speak for themselves.

The couple who met through Motorsport brought their Motor Racing helmets and steering wheel along - awesome!

Jen brought along a model of her racing car along to the shoot, yep she really does own a full sized pink version of this.

The Late Night Shop are a London based performance collective of clowns; providing adult variety entertainment, experimental performance and cultivated cabaret acts for theatres and events across London and the UK. Together they are Charlie Buckitt, Dott Cotton, Allota Bounce and Miss Apple Tart. The Late Night Shop Cabaret ladies combine the sinister sex appeal of a succubi with a sharp-as-a-button wit in their production of underground vaudeville, subversive burlesque and cabaret shows. I had the immense pleasure of photographing them aboard the HMS President. The theme for the shoot was Steampunk Pirates, and me hearties, it that a fine evening of fun!

Charlie's outfit with leather corset and boat embellishments feathers and belts, boots and mis matched stockings was knock out amazing. All of the outfits were unique and eccletic, bringing together the band of performers as a whole.

They've performed and entertained, at Prospero's tavern, The Boom Boom Club - The Old vic tunnels, Edinburgh Fringe,  Club Rub, Bestival, Secret Garden party, London Burlesque week, Café De Paris to name but a few. 

With views across to the OXO tower and The London Eye, HMS President is a permanently moored in the City of London at Victoria Embankment.  During the shoot the most beautiful sunset began to appear...that pretty much made our night. London at its best!

Inside the ship, the playfullness and height difference between Dott Cotton and Charlie really made me laugh!

You can find out more about the Late Night Shop Caberet on their website 
"Deliciously dark and saucy brand of entertainment" - The Londonist

All images by © Sharon Cooper 2013, all rights reserved, and may not be used without permission.

I was lucky enough to spend two weeks in India, a life changing visit.  I wanted to compile a body of striking and powerful images, that made the viewer think they were there. These beautiful hot colours and amazing characters, were what gripped me. This collection of images were taken during adventures where I purely let my camera lead me, they are from the busy market town of Chaudi, a friendly humbling residential area of Canacoa and Margao. Each place full of beautiful people, friendly children who loved having their photo taken.  

This is the first of three impressions of India, that I will be sharing. 

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