Anna and Calum had a wonderful wedding day at Southend Barns in west Sussex. We met a couple of times before the wedding day to talk about ideas and also to visit the venue together. Southend Barns is really popular venue. The buildings are close together and surround a beautiful lawn which … Read More About: ANNA & CALUM – SOUTHEND BARNS

Ben searched for a Hastings portrait photographer as he wanted some head shots for his modelling portfolio. I was more than happy to help. Ben is a graphic designer and this was his first experience of this style of studio photography. First off we had a chat and a look at different … Read More About: BEN – PORTRAITS

Zoe and Troy were married at the stunning Herstmonceux castle in East Sussex. The 15th century Castle is situated in 300 acres of grounds and gardens. It is also one of the earliest brick built buildings in England. In addition to being a popular tourist attraction and wedding venue, Herstmonceux Castle also … Read More About: ZOE & TROY – HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE

On the hunt for a Sussex editorial photographer, I was commissioned by Louis Wustemann, editor of IOSH magazine. The shoot was to photograph Emily Ramsay for the leader interview. Louis was interviewing Emily Ramsay, head of safety, health and the environment at the Forestry Commission. The location was Bedgebury Pinetum in Kent. … Read More About: SUSSEX EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHER – IOSH MAGAZINE

Emma and Rob had their ceremony at Emmanuelle Church Hastings and held their reception at Manor Barn, Bexhill. We walked around the lovely grounds and came up with lots of ideas for where certain photo opportunities would pop up. Stone walls, wide lawns and archways all shouted potential for some lovely natural … Read More About: EMMA & ROB – EMMANUELLE CHURCH & MANOR BARN BEXHILL

The iy project is an ongoing project of laser light artist Chris Levine. The last time I spoke to Chris we were navigating our way through the Royal Opera House. He had the pressure on as it was getting close to start time for Anthony and the Johnsons. Chris has collaborated with … Read More About: IY PROJECT – CHRIS LEVINE @ HASTINGS PIER

Val and Simon held their at Tewin Bury Farm wedding on a lovley summer day. Simon and I have worked together for over ten years so it was a huge pleasure to photograph his wedding. Tewin Bury is a working farm and which dates back to the 17th century. More recently, many … Read More About: VALERIE & SIMON – TEWIN BURY FARM

This was a slightly different take on my usual ‘Old Rectory Hastings wedding photography’ work. When the first thing your clients say to you on a shoot is “James, will you join us for a glass of champagne?” you get the feeling it’s going to be a good day. Karen and Rune … Read More About: KAREN & RUNE – THE OLD RECTORY HASTINGS

I was commissioned as a Hastings event photographer by events company 18Hours to photograph a group of Mayottian dancers on the stade at Hastings seafront. The stade open space is no more than ten minutes walk for me. In addition, to have free reign over the stage and crowd to record the … Read More About: MAYOTTIAN DANCERS AT THE STADE, HASTINGS

Keely and Stef were married at Chiddingstone Church and held their wedding reception at The Plough at Leigh. It was last year when I first met Keely and Stef to talk about their wedding plans. We got together again a few months ago to have a look at the church and the … Read More About: KEELY & STEF – CHIDDINGSTONE CHURCH & THE PLOUGH, LEIGH