Southover Grange and Lewes Depot
“We were so happy to have found Kate! Not only were the photos excellent, her communication, approachability. speed and her handy information plus local knowledge all contributed to helping us have the most wedding special day. We would very much recommend booking Kate :)” A great combination of venues for Ben and Amy. The day threatened heavy downpours but this made the day more magical in someway. The streets and gardens were empty as the dark skies loomed close but the rain stayed away to be able to capture some family shots. Everyone then headed to The Depot Cinema down the road while Ben, Amy and I wandered a few streets for some couple photographs. As soon as we arrived at The Depot the skies opened! I really loved the relaxed approach Ben and Amy took, especially the green foliage they had gathered and used to make the space at The Depot more personal. Oh I and I think the band they had in to play was possible the best wedding band I’ve heard!
Wedding Celebrations in The Grange Gardens
Issy and Stuart made the most of the beautiful Grange Gardens. During their ceremony they had some helpers set up a wonderful buffet table and lay drinks out in the gardens so that when the ceremony finished all the guests had a wonderful ‘garden party’ style offering. The Grange gardens are such a beautiful space and making the most of it after your ceremony is something I encourage. While guests are sipping on drinks it’s a great time to grab family for some group photographs and then afterwards head off around the gardens and explore some twitterns for your couple photographs. I have found that sometimes couples worry about what their guests are going to do while they are having group photographs/couple photographs but if you have nibbles and drinks on offer and a beautiful location you need not worry!
Iford Village Hall, Wedding
Jess and Conner contacted me in 2022 to say they had booked Iford hall and were in need of a wedding photographer who was relaxed in the same way they envisioned their day.
A Surprise Wedding at The Party Field, Lewes
For Part 2 they both told friends and family that they were having a 30th Birthday Party at The Party Fields in Lewes but this was actually a Wedding Day in disguise!
SouthOver Grange Wedding Ft The South Downs
I absolutely love being asked to photograph both wedding days. It gives me the chance to be really creative and also get to know the couple really well. Abi & Lawrence’s first part was the legal bit. They decided to tie the knot at SouthOver Grange Registry Office midweek.
How to nail the group photos
I’m going to admit it, group photo’s aren’t my favourite bit. I love photographing all the fun and natural stuff going on. So… here are a few tips that should help make them as easy going as poss!
Styled Wedding Shoot at Chafford Park
It’s so great to get together a couple of times a year for a styled shoot. It gives everyone involved a chance to test out new products, techniques and styles. It’s also wonderful to get together with other wedding suppliers and chat all things weddings. I LOVE IT.
East Grinstead Wedding at East Court
I have photographed a few weddings at East Court now and the view still gets me. It’s aold town mansion from the front which leads of a car park but walk through the building and the view out the back is beautiful.
Southover Grange X The Swan
SouthOver Grange Lewes Micro Wedding. Couple Photographs on the South Downs