It was meant to be spring – the sun should have been out, the flowers in full bloom and clear blue skies, but in fact, we still had snow on the ground, it was a little chilly, the flowers were fighting but had yet to really show their faces. It wasn’t how it was meant to be for the start of April, but do you know what, having got to know Victoria and Alastair, I don’t think they’d have had it any other way. They didn’t want what you “should” have for your wedding day, they wanted it to be individual to them, unique and different from the masses. So, at Callow Hall on the 1st of April, Victoria wore a lilac wedding dress, her own hand-made jewellery, rocked some awesome Jenny Packhams, met Alastair ‘before’ the ceremony for a first look, and created her own photo booth!!
I’ve been waiting for a couple to embrace a “first look” wedding photography shoot for some time now, and having suggested it to Victoria and Alastair before the wedding due to timings on the day, it was brilliant when they jumped at the idea to do something a little different. It really was amazing to be a part of. In the UK it’s always been tradition to see your bride for the first time whilst stood at the front of the alter or ceremony room, not in the middle of a cobbled garden path on a cold wintery day. It was amazing to see it unfold, watching Alastair’s nervous face whilst he knew Victoria was approaching him, the urge to turn around and look, and then the sheer delight and joy on both of their faces when they saw each other for the first time. I think my first “first look” was a success!!
A massive congratulations to Victoria and Alastair, it was an absolute pleasure spending the day with you both, and your families, and Kenny!!
16 Comments
Amazing images and I really love your processing. Great work!
Wow – totally stunning wedding Sam and some killer shots in there!!!! I love the first look and the look of excitement on the Alastairs face as the bride walks up the path!! Great emotion!!
Wow, these are such beautiful photos! I love the B&W shot of the bride right before the first look. I love the emotion in these images.
Man these are just awesome, feel so cinematic to me , just love the 20’s vibe!
These images rock. You’ve got a great eye and a unique style!
Such a killer wedding! Awesome processing and that last image made me laugh!
ha. that last image!
Great work. Really love the first look sequence.
What impeccable style! This couple (and the emotion you captured) is seriously gorgeous.
It’s so hard convincing the Brits to have a first look… show them these and I’m sure more will go for it!
Such gorgeous wedding. Loving that first look.
love the tone and style of these! so fresh!
I had a first look at my own wedding and I am a massive advocator of them. I love this first look and the wedding was beautifully captured. Such great work! 🙂
lovely images from start to finish, lots of atmosphere, fun and love in these images.
Great, great, great Sam!!!!
Beautiful story telling great photography