Cornwall Wedding Photographer

Unposed, Natural, Relaxed Professional Photography

Hey! I'm Steven. I am a Cornwall Wedding Photographer. I have been professionally photographing weddings since 2004 and have captured hundreds of happy couples. Before I was a wedding photographer I was a professional music photographer working worldwide with big acts. My approach to wedding photography is simple: to create a whole story that documents your most important day in the most natural and beautiful way possible. Working on all that the pictures are captured for forever. I will always look to capture your special day naturally and organically, documenting the fun, laughter and happiness as and how it occurs. I cover set up, love, photographs of your big day directing you or your guests. I follow the narrative of the day and capture all of the magical moments.

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A Little Bit About Me

I love being a wedding photographer in Cornwall. I've been professionally photographing weddings since 2004 and have captured hundreds of happy couples. Before I was a wedding photographer I was a professional music photographer working worldwide with big acts. Photography has always been a huge passion of mine ever since I was a child.

I grew up in Cornwall but have enjoyed travelling the world as much as possible since my early 20s. Not only do I love photographing weddings in Cornwall, I've never been lucky enough to capture couples special days all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

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Wedding Day Timeline: 4 Examples that Work

Are you planning your wedding and struggling to know how much time you need for all of the various activities? I’ve collected 4 different wedding day timeline examples from my 5 years in the wedding photography industry. I have also included some little tips and tricks for each piece of your day! You’ll see things like ways to make your getting-ready stage a little more personal with your bridal party, tips for family pictures and your formal bridal pictures, and more!

Wedding Timeline Planning Considerations

Within this blog post, you will find information regarding:

  • Wedding Day Timeline with First Look
  • Wedding Day Timeline with an Aisle Reveal
  • Wedding Timeline – Morning Ceremony with Luncheon
  • Wedding Timeline – Winter/Early Afternoon Ceremony

I recommend creating a timeline to share with your bridal party and vendors with all of the activities. It is important to account for lighting, as eventually there just is not enough light to do many pictures outdoors after the ceremony. I also think that first looks can make your wedding day timeline more efficient, especially if your ceremony is not until later in the afternoon or evening.

Wedding Day Timeline with a First Look

I absolutely LOVE first looks. I think it creates a special moment for the two of you in the middle of your wedding day chaos that might not be there otherwise. It is traditional to not see the bride before you see her walking down the aisle, but I personally would not have liked it if I couldn’t see my husband before our ceremony. I love first looks because you still have the “wow” factor of seeing each other for the first time in wedding attire, but it also gives you a chance to share feelings, and even do a private vow reading, etc. before the ceremony. We did our first look during a bridal session prior to our wedding day, which meant that we could get ready together the morning-of and I loved it.

First Look Timeline Data

  • ~12:00 — Start getting ready
  • 2:00 — Photographer arrives
  • 3:00 — First Look
  • 3:15 — Couple photos and bridal party photos
  • 4:30 — Ceremony
  • 5:30 — Pictures and Cocktail hour
  • 6:30 — Grand Entrance and Dinner
  • 7:30 — Reception

Detailed Activity Breakdown and Tips

Getting Ready and Photography Arrival

~12:00 – Start getting ready. You and your makeup and hair artist may need more time, especially if they are also doing your bridesmaids’ hair and makeup. So, check with them to determine an accurate start time. 2:00 – Photographer arrives. Your photographer can start taking your flat lay and detail pictures and capture the tail-end of getting ready photos. TIP: Add in something fun, like a toast or a reveal of you in your wedding attire with your bridesmaids and groomsmen to make the getting ready time with your friends even more special.

The First Look and Group Sessions

3:00 – First Look. The photographer will scout out a spot around your venue that will be perfect for your first look. They will set up the groom and give him instructions, like “don’t turn around, whatever you do!”, that sort of thing. They will coordinate how the bride will arrive, give more instructions, and let the moment play out! It’s always so special. From here, you will flow into couple photos and bridal party photos. I recommend taking a few couple photos before your bridal party photos because you will still be on a high from your first look. Perhaps have your bridal party arrive at 3:15, but account for some stragglers and start bridal party photos at 3:30. Depending on the photographer, these can take anywhere from 15-30 minutes. Afterwards, take a few more couple pictures before your ceremony.

Ceremony and Post-Ceremony

4:30 – Ceremony. Wedding ceremonies can be anywhere from 15-30+ minutes long. It all depends on what the program is and what the officiant is planning to talk about, as well as if you have written your own vows or if you are planning on the officiant’s provided vows. It also depends on if it is also a religious ceremony. Post-ceremony – Greet your guests. This is optional, but before you start taking pictures, take a few minutes to greet your guests as they head into cocktail hour. They will be anxious to say hi and congratulations.

Cocktail Hour and Reception

5:30-6:30 – Pictures and Cocktail hour. This time is used for family pictures and a few more couple pictures if there wasn’t enough time before the ceremony. Cocktail hour is mainly for your guests to relax and chat while you are away at pictures; you might catch the tail-end of it once you’re done. Bonus: use some of this time to just relax together and take it all in before you jump back into the festivities! 6:30 – Grand Entrance and Dinner. Enter back into the festivities with a grand entrance! Plan a grand entrance with your bridal party, and even add in your first dance before you sit down to eat. Then take some time for a sit-down dinner before the reception and partying later. Once you’re done with dinner, this is another time to find a spot and have a private, relaxing moment with your new spouse before partying it up! 7:30 – Reception. Greet your guests (if you’re having an open house), dance, cut the cake, play some games, and enjoy the party!

Engagement and Couple Photographer Cornwall

As well as being a wedding photographer in Cornwall I am also a professional couple and engagement photoshoots. I love photographing love! In which I do love having photographed couples for the last 15 years in Cornwall and the rest of the world.

Whether you are a new couple or have been married for 50+ years, a professional couple is a wonderful gift. I have photographed couples of many stages of their relationship.

I always make sure the photoshoots are relaxed, unposed, and fun. Not many people enjoy having their photos taken, including me, which is why I make sure that you are both relaxed and happy during the shoot.

Engagement photoshoots are a great way to get used to the camera before your wedding and are offered as part of my wedding photography.

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