As a professional wedding photographer based in the picturesque county of Somerset, I have had the immense pleasure of working with such amazing couples during the first half of 2024. Reflecting on these past months, I’ve loved creating stunning and natural visuals, from stunning venues to picturesque marquees. Let me take you through some of my highlights and points of reflection from this first half of 2024.

As a professional wedding photographer based in Somerset, I have had the pleasure of capturing countless love stories, but Beth and Tom's wedding at the Bishops Palace Wedding and Events venue stands out as one of the most enchanting experiences. Nestled in the heart of Wells, Somerset, the Bishops Palace offers a perfect blend of historic charm and natural beauty, creating an idyllic setting for this wonderful celebration. Being my first couple to go from engagement photoshoot to their “I do” day, it was an extra special day for me personally.

As a professional Somerset wedding photographer, one other part I get the privilege of is capturing countless beautiful moments of love and commitment. However, there's something truly magical about surprise proposal photo shoots, especially when set against the breath-taking backdrop of Glastonbury Tor and the surrounding landscape of the Somerset levels at sunset.

As a professional Somerset wedding photographer, every love story I have the privilege to capture is unique and beautiful in its own right. Recently, I started the 2024 wedding season off and had the pleasure of photographing the enchanting union of Ruth and Carmelo at the stunning No.4 Clifton Village in Bristol. Their wedding was a celebration of love, family, and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives together. It was also a chance to roll out my acquired Spanish phrases, with an almost all non-English speaking wedding party.

Your engagement marks the beginning of a beautiful journey together, and what better way to capture this magical moment than with a photoshoot? An engagement photoshoot isn't just about striking poses; it's about capturing the essence of your love story. To ensure that your photoshoot is nothing short of perfect, here are some tips to consider before stepping in front of the camera.

With wedding season about to kick off here at Just James Weddings, it's probably time to tell you how I got started in wedding photography. I have written about this in a similar blog, but (1) there are a few things I missed out (2) in all honesty readers of my blog are not likely to scroll back that far. So here goes.

At the weekend (March 24th) I attended Lara Belle Bridal Wedding Fair showcasing myself and my business as a wedding photographer…