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Pre-wedding Photoshoot: Renna and Steve

As a recommended supplier for Aikwood Tower wedding photography, I was really excited when Renna and Steve decided to have their pre-wedd...

Top 5 Honeymoon Planning Tips

It's the morning after the wedding, you're both on such a massive high! And once the wedding day is over, what better way ride the crest...

Spanish City Wedding Photography: The Styled Bridal Photoshoot

Spanish City in Whitley Bay is right on the coast, and the wedding ceremony room and wedding reception venue there have stunning views ou...

Yorkshire Wedding Photography: The Summer Bridal Photoshoot (on a Farm!)

I love wedding photography in Yorkshire. So, I recently teamed up with some of the best Yorkshire wedding suppliers and wedding industry...

Aikwood Tower Wedding Photography: Renna and Steve

What they say: Ed has captured our wedding day perfectly. He really knows what he's doing. We wanted to capture our wedding day in a n...

The Pheasant Hotel Wedding Photography: Holly and Andy

What they say: Thank you Ed for being such a fantastic wedding photographer! From start to finish Ed had thought of every detail which ...

Why Wedding Photo Albums Are Amazing!

When couples tell me how happy they are to receive all their wedding photography images from the big day, it gives me a real buzz. But I...

Wynyard Wedding Photography: Emma and Dan

What they say: All of Ed’s pictures were simply amazing, we couldn’t pick a favourite. Throughout the whole process Ed was friendly, app...

What’s The Best Camera To Use For Wedding Photography?

I was recently asked “What’s the best camera for wedding photography?”. The honest answer, in my opinion – and that of many other wedding...

Should You Have An Unplugged Wedding?

At most of the weddings I’m present at, it’s the norm to see friends and family taking wedding photographs, usually on their phones but a...

How To Not Look Awkward In Your Wedding Photographs

When I meet couples who are planning their wedding, I always seem to get asked how the brides and grooms in my pictures look so relaxed a...

Should I Have A Wedding Photographer? (10 Reasons Why You Really Should!)

So here’s the thing, everyone’s got a camera on their phone, and most people know someone who’s into their photography and has a pretty d...

The 5 Best Wedding Cakes I’ve Ever Seen!

As a wedding photographer, you pick up on wedding guests smiling as they notice the little details that brides and grooms have put a lot ...

Best Things To Do With Photos From Your Engagement Shoot

I absolutely love engagement/pre-wedding shoots! They’re such great fun, but there’s a lot more to them than just that. Engagement shoots...

Pre-wedding Photoshoot: Emma and Dan

I love finding out from couples where they have chosen to have their engagement/pre-wedding photoshoots! Emma and Dan decided to have the...

10 Tips for a Seamless Wedding Day

It’s said that apart from each other, you spend the most time on your wedding day with your wedding photographer. And it’s honestly so tr...

10 Must-have Photographs On Your Wedding Day!

As a wedding photographer, I’m always looking for the little details and split-seconds of emotion to try and capture on your big day. In ...

Jesmond Dene House Wedding Photography: Simon and Julie

What they say: Ed really made our day and we love our photographs! He was a pleasure to have around. Venue | Holy Trinity Church, Jesmo...

5 Things Couples Often Forget When Planning A Wedding

Having been there myself when planning my own wedding, I know it’s impossible to remember to plan everything for your wedding day. So, w...

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