TALES OF

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Elopement Myths Busted

Elopement Myths Busted

my heart, oh how wild it loves

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"I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for that you are making of me." Roy Croft
I don’t quite know how it has been a whole year already but we had an amazing day and you are beautiful together. Congratulations:) I loved working with you
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It’s been so crazy I’m all a bit behind with my Insta game right now, but going to try and share more of the amazing weddings that I have been blessed to capture so far this year - starting with @sophs_gray and @ashtonjess totally EPIC day @watermouthcoveweddings this weekend…
WHAT A DAY! You are both such beautiful people and your friends and family were the loveliest bunch. The wonderful George @hestia_and_iris_ceremonies had us all in tears with your beautiful celebration (myself included!), there was laughter and there was some top level dancing to @functionrepublic too!
@watermouthcoveweddings , what a special place you have created ❤ I can’t wait to come back again soon hopefully!! (Someone book me pleeeease!) 🤞🏻
@fusspots.co.Uk the flowers were beautiful and perfectly toned with the stunning North Devon scenery ❤ with beautiful hair and makeup from @pinnedtoperfection and @justineolvermua 💫
Huge congratulations to you both again… Here’s a little peek at what’s to come!! xx
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EZ & TESS ∞ HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU!! A few of my faves from your beautiful ceremonies… Between rescheduling, a micro ceremony amidst covid restrictions @southfarm1 and a beautiful ceremony with all your family friends at Wingrave, not to mention a cup final mid party!! (Also not forgetting wedding three with all the fabulous family down under) you totally pulled it out the bag! What an amazing time! There’s a little something in your gallery for you too! ♡ Lots of love to you 🍾🥂 xx

Being behind the camera means you don’t often get to see me at work (no bad thing I’m sure!) but I did get to ride with the carriage driver at a recent wedding and was snapped in action!
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Nearly two years ago (erm where did that time go?!?!) I met up with Gem, Matt & their gorgeous bump at Westward Ho! Where we were gifted the most incredible sunset… A little late than originally planned, but today is the day - and what a day!! - they tie the knot and I so can’t wait to see them and meet beautiful little Molly too! @gemsywoop & @maybuilding see you very soon!! 🍾🥂🔔 #weddingday

N I K K I & S A M | T O S C A N A
One. Whole. Year! Wtaf?! Where has that time gone? Damn what an epic week with you all! Amidst Lockdowns and isolations, escaping to Tuscany was a light in the dark, but spending time with you all was pure therapy… After five days of uninterrupted sunshine, the morning of your wedding the thunder clouds gathered and taunted us as the rumbles echoed around the mountains, but aside from a few hailstones, the beautiful scenery surrounding @castello_del_trebbio was only enhanced by the monumental skies…
There were moments when I thought we would never make it, but I am forever grateful that we did! Capturing your beautiful ceremony was, and always will be, a highlight of my career so far and I will be forever grateful that you placed your trust in me. Happy HAPPY one year anniversary to you! Can we do it all again? Please?! 🤍

About Saturday… wow! What a day! Not a drop of rain, beautiful blue skies and fluffy clouds, the perfect venue @higher.holcombe and the most awesome people… The stunning @katjazz and @hotsamn were definitely the stars of the show! You absolutely brought the love and joy to your day, which was echoed and embraced by your wonderful family and friends 💖 it’s been so great to get to know you both over the last two years, and none of the challenges you have faced in that time has dampened your positivity. It was such an honour to capture your beautiful celebration!! Can’t wait to see you both again soon for a catch up!! Congratulations!!! 🍾🥂

Under the starlight
We'll find our way, I know
This is the start of something beautiful
With you by my side
There's no place that we can't go
'Cause this is the start of something beautiful
Wishing Claire and Dan the happiest anniversary! Cannot believe how fast time has flown! A perfect day and a perfect couple!

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Amazing day working with this fab team at @holwellfarmhouse ➳
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@couttseventhire
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Cake @dreams_and_wishes_cakes
Dress @sassiholford
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Makeup
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How long will I love you?
As long as stars are above you
And longer if I can
Happy anniversary Sravya & Alistair! What a beautiful day, I love your pictures!

Wedding Day!! 🍾🥂
It’s been so lovely getting to know Fiona and Steve over the last six months… we met up between the showers in May for our connection session, take a peek at our little wander around Bystock Pools - what a beautiful place to explore! Can’t wait to see you all @fificrossnails it’s going to be a beautiful day!!! 🤍#weddingday

How was this a whole year ago!!! What an amazing day we had @theoakbarn_devon Happy anniversary to you Charlotte & Cameron, have a wonderful day as a lovely new family with beautiful Finn too ♥️ congratulations!!
➳ Shooting in association with the blooming awesome @capture.weddings ♡

I’ve been chatting with Tess and Connor since the autumn of 2021, we finally managed to get together last week - and just one week before their wedding day! We met up at beautiful Broadsands Beach in North Devon - what a scorcher of a day! It was a fun afternoon exploring, getting a bit wet and capturing their beautiful connection…. And one week later today is the day!! The car is packed and I’m nearly ready to roll… Can’t wait to see you all in a bit @marshwoodmanor ♥️ #weddingday #gettingmarried #isaidyes

Well hello folks!! Thought it was about time I showed my face around here… My Insta game has been seriously rubbish over the last 18 months! Totally caught up in the crazy of photographing two years worth of weddings in less than 4 months! And it still hasn’t stopped yet… but, the weddings have been epic and I’m going to get stuck in and share them all with you here, as well as a bit more of what I’m up to now.
So, Hi! 👋🏻 I’m Louise and this is my face - which doesn’t get in front of the camera very often! Hands up! I hate having my photo taken, and it totally shapes the way that I work, because I know what it feels like to be uncomfortable in front of a camera and I never want my couples to feel like that. It’s why I always get to know you before your wedding day and why we meet up for a connection session, so I’m more like a friend on the day - with baby wipes and sewing kits, deodorant and paracetamol - pretty much all eventualities covered!! I do everything I can to be as unobtrusive as possible at your wedding and I shoot from the heart, drawn to all the emotions and searching for all the little moments of connection between you and everyone who’s special to you. The quiet and the poignant moments, as well as the fun and the party...
I feel so lucky to call this work - I have the best job in the world and I genuinely care about every couple and every celebration - and I love every single minute of it!!
I can’t leave without saying a HUGE thank you to every single couple who has trusted me with their precious memories - it’s the biggest honour in the world and I will never EVER take that for granted.
Big love all… Xx
Big thanks to @mdeepoole for pic3 🫶🏻

“So hold my hand tight. Hold my hand with confidence. For this love can last forever. For this love we shall share together.” – Shelby Dawson
Fran and Carl got married a year ago today! Congratulations guys have a super anniversary today!

"When you find that one that's right for you, you feel like they were put there for you, you never want to be apart."
One year ago today Theresa and James eloped and I was delighted to be a part of their intimate day! Congratulations and a very happy first anniversary to you both!

“Those that truly love, have roots that grow towards each other underground. And when all the pretty blossoms have fallen from their branches, they find that they are one tree and not two.” — Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernières
Can’t believe it was just over a year ago I was honoured to share the special day of Adam and Emily amidst all the Covid mayhem! Congratulations and happy anniversary to you both! #happyanniversary

It’s a beautiful day for a wedding!!! Super excited to head to @bickhambarn a bit later this morning for Rich and Charlotte’s wedding ♥️ we met up earlier this month where I got the chance to enjoy my favourite ever book again thanks to beautiful Olive… everyone loves #thehungrycaterpillar right?! 😍 #weddingday #gettingmarried #itsabeautifulday

So I first met Ellen in August 2020, then in April 2021 we met on Kilve beach for their Connection session, where we were blessed with the most incredible sunset. Tomorrow I get to capture Ellen and Alex’s wedding and I can’t wait!!! See you in the morning @ellenkeatingx 🤍 #weddingday #gettingmarried #lovemyjob

I love meeting up before your wedding or elopement. It’s such a great time to get to know each other better and l love hearing all about your story together so far… We find somewhere beautiful to explore - often somewhere you love to go, sometimes somewhere new… I bring my cameras along and take a few photographs along the way - maybe shoot some film too - and we have a lots of giggles and a good old natter…
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♥️ “Speechless - these are just stunning, Louise. Thanks ever so much - they’re just gorgeously natural and genuinely reflect the whole time there. Thank you so very much for your time and help/support on the day, and for all your hard work in bringing these memories and photos to life - we really appreciate it!
And we can’t wait to see your magic on the wedding day!!” ♥️

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