Suffolk wedding photographers in Yoxford for Sian and Jesse’s wedding day. Sian and Jesse wanted a laid back approach being predominantly reportage wedding photography.
Their wedding reception was only five minutes walk from St Peters church with marquees set up in the back garden of Jesse’s parents. It was an impressive set up with ample room for travelling friends to set up tents at the bottom of the garden. When I arrived earlier in the day Jesse was hard at work with other family members making final preparations.
Sian had hired a cottage close to the church for her bridal preparations and her ten bridesmaids. The cottage was spadiceous inside. It need to be with so many people getting ready.
Wedding photography is often challenging with difficult lighting situations. And this was no exception. The cottage had strong sunlight pouring through windows at either end, yet remained relatively dark towards the middle. I used the flashgun with a specialized light modifier to reduce the lighting contrast. Without adding some light the bridesmaids would be silhouettes against the bright windows. Done correctly it’s possible to create natural images. Without making people look like card board cut outs. And without casting unsightly shadows on the walls behind.
Molly, one of Sian’s bridesmaids and Jesse’s sister, was an angel. She prepared lunch for everyone, including me 
Made drinks. Washed up. And helped the younger bridesmaids get ready!
As the church was Anglican, Sian wanted a short Catholic mass before going on to her wedding ceremony. Their local priest came to the house and prepared an area to conduct the mass. Before mass he also provided moral support as tensions ran high.
After the mass, I had three minutes for bridal portraits. Then we all left for the wedding ceremony. Everyone walked to the church. I waked a few metres ahead taking reportage photos.
St Peters church is a large church providing an idyllic venue for their wedding ceremony as you’ll see in the pictures below.
Following the ceremony everyone walked back to the wedding reception. This gave the only formal part to the day with the group photos taken with their barn in the background.
Sian and Jesse’s wedding photos are now available for on-line viewing. If you didn’t pick up a card at the wedding reception ask Sian or Jesse for your FYP code. Simply enter your code in the FRP form at the bottom of this page. You’ll be taken off to your on-line viewing area where you can view and purchase your selected prints and framed wall prints etc.
A marquee makes an excellent wedding venue whether at home or on location.
Bride shows her bridesmaids her wedding shoes with a six pence sown in fulfilling one of the wedding traditions.
A six pence sown into the bride's shoe.
One of the bridesmaid's wedding bouquet.
Fish eye view of the kitchen with bridesmaid washing up after preparing lunch for the other bridesmaids.
Bridesmaid curling her hair.
Bridesmaid has the idea of using ivy to decorate her ankle. The idea catches on with several other bridesmaids.
Bridesmaid does her make-up in front of a glass door with bright sunlight pouring through. This illustrates perfectly the need for using a flashgun judiciously to create a natural looking picture.
Priest prepares an area to hold the mass. The bride's bouquet is on the front of the table.
Bride picks up her youngest bridesmaid.
Bridal party participate in the mass.
Bridal portrait taken against an area I'd cleared earlier in preparation. This was taken using natural lighting and a few ceiling lights to create a nice soft light.
Bridal details with the wedding dress.
Bridal portrait
Contemporary bridal portrait
Bride walks down the church aisle to meet her groom.
Bride's father gives away his daughter.
Bride and groom united in their wedding ceremony.
Groom gives his bride her wedding ring.
Bride gives her groom his wedding ring.
Wedding congregation clap their hands as bride and groom are pronounced husband and wife.
Bride and groom about to kiss.
Bride and groom kissing.
Bride and groom signing the register required fill-in flash to avoid them becoming silhouetted against the bright light burning through the window behind.
Bride and groom walk up the aisle as husband and wife.
Bride's mum and friend throw confetti for bride and groom as they leave the church.
Bride and groom leave the church to walk to their wedding venue.
Detail wedding photo of the back of the bride's dress.
Bride and groom kissing.
All the bridesmaids.
And all the grooms-men.
Bride and groom cut their cake before receiving their wedding breakfast.
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