A weekend spent in one of the most beautiful spots I've experienced in the UK. As a wedding photographer who has a passion for the outdoors, I was so unbelievably excited to receive Elizabeth and Richard's enquiry. A wonderful friend recommended me, I am photographing her Cornish elopement next year which I can't wait for!

​Elizabeth and Richard were due to get married on a sunny Saturday in September at Llangoed Hall in Brecon. This was the perfect opportunity for me to spend 2 nights surrounded by nature in Flo (the van).  What an amazing place to wake up to and explore! Waking up with the valley of the Brecon Beacons below me, sheltered by the low cloud and fog and surrounded by wild horses; it's far to say I was in awe of nature. I couldn't dream up a better place to sit with a coffee and wake up slow to start a day of hiking and exploring!

The following day, I pulled in to the long drive way of Llangoed Hall, between the bushes stood the historic building ready for the gorgeous day ahead! I met Richard who was eagerly finalising things and meeting guests before the ceremony.  Their wedding was idicllic and rustic with naked wedding cakes and wild flowers, perfectly fitting for their surroundings. 

The whole day was filled with beautiful and intimate moments, garden games and awesome dance moves.
It was the perfect fairy tale wedding for this adventurous couple, ​I could happily capture this day all over again! 

I honestly can't wait to pack the van up and explore more of the Brecon Beacons and Wales itself! 

A whirlwind weekend in France. I think I can safely say I felt every emotion possible on this amazing weekend. From the excitement of driving to the airport and boarding the plane, to fretting over my efficiency of packing my camera gear. But nothing could compare to the stress of picking up my hire car at the airport and attempting to drive out of Charles De Gaulle airport... twice as I got lost, whilst also hitting the door with my hand every time I wanted to change gear. Alas, I found the exit and joined the dual carriage way in nose to nose traffic as public transport had gone on strike that weekend. By this point I was deep breathing and trying to pay attention to my sat nav as it pronounced French roads in English.

After about an hour, I was out on the open road heading south through the deserted country side and quaint villages towards Burgundy. As the sun was setting and I swept around first lined bends and vast open landscapes, I thought to myself - this is it, I've done it; my first destination wedding! The sat nav ceased as I had arrived. Led down a bumpy back street road with no lights at around 10.30pm, I thought I had ended up somewhere completely wrong. But at the end of the path, the huge walls and gates of Le Chateau De Mailly awaited me. With the sound of laughter in the distance relief filled my body and Emma was there waiting for me. I had a quick tour, was shown to a spare room where they managed to find a bed for me and of course showed me where the cheese and bread was for an evening snack (lunch and dinner by this point!)

I woke to sun light creeping through the French shutters, I gained my bearings and soon realised I had balcony doors. I flung them open to the most incredible view and warm September sunshine! Feeling like Lady of the Manor, I was overwhelmed and never wanted to leave! I quickly called my parents, as it was my dad's birthday, over looking 'my kingdom'.

Excited for the day ahead, I quickly got myself ready and joined the wedding guests for coffee and toast before heading to meet Emma for bridal prep. The whole day was filled with sunshine and smiles. With all the guests staying on site they had well and truly settled in for a little holiday with the family.