Jan and Jason Wedding

After Jan and Jason's dreamy engagement session last month, I was really looking forward to photographing their wedding last Saturday and it certainly didn't disappoint!  The day started with a relaxed morning of hair, make up and some rather frantic praying for the heavy rain to subside!

Jan looked stunning in her silk and chiffon gown and as she put the finishing touches to her wedding day look, the sun finally began to shine...



At the ceremony location, Jan's sons waited to walk their mother down the aisle.  The ceremony even included a section for the boys to consent to their mum's marriage to Jason.

It was a beautiful ceremony, full of laughter...just look at how happy Jan is...



The celebrations started off in fun, informal style with a toast outside in the afternoon sun.

I would like to thank the new Mr and Mrs Goom and all their family and friends for making me feel such a part of the celebrations, for the beautiful scarf (such an unexpected and lovely surprise!) and for being so obviously in love that it made my job easy!  Have a wonderful honeymoon and enjoy the diving!

Shelley and Dave

Incredibly organised and looking radiant at six months pregnant, it quickly became obvious, when I met up with her last week, that my newest bride-to-be Shelley is in her element planning her wedding!  In fact, while Dave was off undergoing a hard time at the hands of his dentist, we wiled away over an hour discussing all the special details that are going to make their fairy tale wedding one to remember.

I have to admit , however, that when Shelley and Dave initially booked me for their July wedding, I was slightly apprehensive to hear Shelley say 'we might be a bit of a challenge'!  But I needn't have worried as, on chatting further, she went on to explain that she and Dave 'aren't one of those lovely-dovey couples' and that I wouldn't get much 'kissing or eye gazing'.  That, of course, is my favourite kind of challenge...



The real challenge of photography is to tell the truth, and for someone who photographs people, that truth lies in the beauty of human relationships.  As I explained to Shelley, just relax and be yourselves and the love will shine through...kissing or no kissing! 

I was delighted to hear about the ways in which Shelley and Dave will be including their children in their wedding next month and it only seemed fitting that they join us for the engagement session. 

The photo shoot was full of laughter and I would like to thank Shelley, Dave and their children for such a fun, relaxed afternoon.  Look out for their wedding, coming uo at the end of July.

Jen and Jason

Last weekend I met up with one of my lovely wedding couples, Jen and Jason, for their pre-wedding engagement shoot.  The weather had been up and down all week but we hit the jackpot with a lovely sunny Saturday afternoon at a local nature reserve.

As a hopeless romantic, I loved hearing about how they met on a diving holiday in the Maldives and how Jan moved half way across the world to be with Jason.

As it got later, we were lucky enough to catch some beautiful light, perfect for some soft, romantic shots...

Thanks to Jan and Jason for making the shoot so much fun and for being so photogenic it made my job easy!  Look out for their wedding, coming up next month...

Charlotte and Chris

This week I met up with Charlotte and Chris for their long awaited 1st wedding anniversary photo shoot in the beautiful village of Overton.  It is such a pleasure to photograph couples who are madly in love, and these two fit the bill perfectly...just look how much fun they have together!

Amongst the fun and laughter,  some tender moments...

I just had to add in one last photo for the blog, Charlotte looks so serene and galmorous in this shot!

Thanks for such a fun and relaxed shoot guys, you were a pleasure to photograph and I wish you many, many more happy anniversaries to come... 





Too cute for words...

Children and toddlers can be some of the most fun and rewarding subjects to photograph and, knowing how quickly children grow up, I always consider it a privildge to capture a fleeting moment of this special time...that's not to say it doesnt have its challenges...you wouldnt believe how long it took to set up the shot above with the gorgeous toddlers of the Wokingham NCT mum and baby group!

Both the children and their very glamorous mums were able to enjoy the afternoon sunshine in a local park, the little ones enjoying their play while I snapped away in the background.

For NCT groups of four or more parents, a group photoshoot is just £10 per person with absolutely no obligation to purchase prints or CDs.  After your session, simply log onto your own private gallery on the website and order as much or as little as you like. www.jessicasharpphotography.com

Hayley and Caitlin

To mark Mothers Day today, I am delighted to share some shots from Hayley and Caitlin's recent mother/daughter photoshoot.  These two were so much fun to photograph and the love and friendship between the two of them shone through during our session...

 

Caitlin has clearly inherited her mum's stunning brown eyes...truly beautiful!

Thank you Hayley, Caitlin and Nanny Carole for a wonderful shoot!

Naomi, Phil and Henry

It was such a pleasure to provide a relaxed, lakeside family  photoshoot for Naomi, Phil and their beautiful baby son Henry.  Although Mum and Dad may have been a bit nervous to have their photographs taken, little Henry had no such problems and was a total natural in front of the camera!

Look at those eyes...

A quiet moment with Daddy, counting the ducks...

If you are interested in capturing some fun, relaxed family photographs, please get in touch via the website at www.jessicasharpphotography.com.