“Trapped” was inspired by the lockdown and is a composited image shot in my own garden using some other images I had (the window, the textures). The slide show includes the original photos used to create the final image.
This is by no means an exhaustive list but some of the tips I have for better bridal prep photos
1) Remove clutter. Plastic bags, suitcases, boxes, etc. I often start shooting with asking to move things around and a bit of tidying up.
2) Prepare some nice dress hangers, they look so much better than cheap plastic hangers! Personalised bridesmaids’ hangers add a lovely finishing touch and make great keepsake gifts.
3) Have some matching robes or dressing gowns for the bridal party.
4) Allow enough time for hair and make up. A long and relaxed morning is better than stressing about being late.
5) Don’t forget to have fun!
6) Remember to eat and drink water, it a long day!
7) Make sure plenty of detail shots are taken, especially of items of personal significance.
8) Allow plenty of time to get dressed. Some dresses take ages to do up. A crochet hook really helps with button back wedding gowns.
9) Include your children. A little child under a veil or playing with bridal shoes makes cute photos. Small children will probably not remember your wedding day, have a good record to show them later.
10) Be ready in good time to allow enough time for photos. The rest of the day will go in flash, now it’s a good time to do some bridal portraits while your hair, make up and flowers are still fresh.
A creative project on the theme of my weird lockdown dreams. Anyone else having them? Mystical and dark but also beautiful and hopeful.
It was a pleasure to photograph a lovely Christening ceremony at St Mary’s church Painswick followed by a relaxed family photo session in this beautiful village in the Cotswolds.
I loved this rich an opulent styled shoot at The Frogmill in the Cotswolds with an amazing creative team! Missing the time before COVID-19 when wedding suppliers could get together and create photo shoots like this.
Photographer: Camilla Reynolds Photography, Bride’s Dress, Groom’s Jacket, Model Styling: Linda Thomas Eco Design , Hair Stylist: Honeystone Hair, Hair Accessories: Gemma Sangwine, Jewellery: Nicholas Wylde, Groom’s Shirt: Arthur and Henry, Make Up Artist: Natasha Louise, Venue styling, Crockery and Table Settings: Delight Vintage Tea Set Hire, Cake: Hampton Cakes, Flowers: Abbey Meadow Flowers, Stationary: Meridittle Makes, Venue: The Frogmill, Models Lili Abey and Alphaeus Daniel
How gorgeous is this engagement pre wedding photo shoot at Matara centre in the Cotswolds? It was a fun session with a fun couple and the autumn backdrops were just stunning!
What a lovely last minute wedding at The Old Victorian School Stroud Registry Office and Rodborough common with hours to spare before lockdown 2!
It was a pleasure to photograph this lovely family and capture their holiday in the Cotswolds. We had a relaxed and natural photo shoot and had lots of fun!
It was a pleasure to meet this lovely family again for a natural and fun family photo shoot in the Cotswolds. ❤
I have been lucky to photograph a few small intimate COVID secure weddings recently, it’s so lovely to see people happy and celebrating love despite the pandemic! Here are a few of my favourite photos from The Old Victorian School Stroud Register office in Gloucestershire.
It was such a privilege to photograph the micro wedding of this lovely couple in the rain in the stunning grounds of The Matara centre, while the bride’s and groom’s families in different countries watched the ceremony on Zoom.
Camilla Reynolds Photography 
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