I realise this is probably a few days late but I have finally got round to posting my 2010 wedding photography review. I have had a great year, met some amazing couples and their families and had a lot of fun along the way. Weather wise we had everything from hot, sunny days in the middle of summer to blizzard conditions just before Christmas. I have picked out some of my favourite images from the year and as a bit of fun I am going to ask that everyone who reads this page votes by leaving a comment at the end – I’ll arrange for a mounted fine art print to be sent to the couple whose wedding photograph is the winner. Remember to pass this link on to family and friends so they can leave a comment as well!

Voting will close at midnight on Sunday 9 January so you’d better be quick.

The year started with Sav and Lindsay tying the knot at Parklands Quendon Hall in Essex. Wedding photography is always a pleasure when you have great location and Parklands is no exception.

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These following images were from when my friends Anne and Andy got married at Tylney Hall in Hampshire. For wedding photography, Tylney hall has got to be near the top of the list of outstanding venues, the grounds are extensive and very mature and the beauty of the location made my job just that bit easier on the day.

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Claire and Garry also had their wedding in May and their reception was at Manor of Groves Hotel in Sawbridgeworth. Claire looked stunning and everyone had a fantastic day even though the weather was a bit damp at times.

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As a Hertfordshire wedding photographer it is always good to have a wedding near to home and Mark and Gemma’s wedding was at Bluntswood Hall near Buntingford which is just up the road from me. Joining the guests were 11 (yes, 11!) dogs that included flat-coated retrievers and beautiful Border Terrier that I wanted to take home. The dance off in the evening was very, very entertaining and this was the first time I had seen one of these.

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I was back at Parklands in June for Amanda and Graham’s wedding and this was a superb day with family and friends from all over the world. There were some great fun and games during the meal with everyone singing and really entering into the spirit of the day which was all about fun.

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The beginning of July saw me heading down to Somerset to photograph the wedding of Simon and Katie. Simon is a serving officer with the Royal Anglian Regiment and he was seriously injured in Afghanistan by an IED. As part of my involvement with the Royal Anglian Benevolent Society I photographed this wedding as a way of showing my appreciation and gratitude for our servicemen and women stationed in hostile lands.

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David and Becky were married at Creaksea Place in Essex which is another stunning venue. Becky had a beautiful dress and I was very keen to capture this in all it’s glory.

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The following weekend saw me at Crabbs Barn in Essex. Wedding photography is always easier when you have a relaxed and fun couple, Kevin and Angie were no exception and kept their friends and family very well entertained on the day.

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Matt and Emma had their ceremony at Churchgate Street Village in Old Harlow, Essex. This was preceded by a ceremony at St Mary’s Church where friends and family joined them to celebrate their marriage. Luckily the weather held off and whilst it was not sunny it was certainly very humid and everyone had a fantastic time at the reception.

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At the end of August I headed down to Greyfriars House just outside Guildford in Surrey for the wedding of Matt and Tannis. This was my first time here and it was a lovely location and one well worth re-visiting.

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A couple of weeks later I was heading down to Chilston Park Hotel in Kent for Annie and Roy’s wedding. This was a slightly shorter day than usual as I was only covering the ceremony and up to the wedding breakfast although we still managed to pack a lot into those few hours.

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As expected, Paula and Andy’s wedding at Woolston Manor near Chigwell in Essex was an absolute blast. I can’t remember the last time I saw so much laughter at a wedding, particularly during the speeches by the two Best Men. Unfortunately, by the time I managed to do some portraits with Paula and Andy it starting to get dark and I was not able to get as many as I would have liked but we were treated to a great sunset which made up for it.

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The first of my two December weddings saw me covering the wedding of Matt and Louise. Louise got ready at the stunning Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel followed by the ceremony at Great St Mary’s Church in Sawbridgeworth which is where Louise’s parents were married a few years ago. This was followed by the reception at Bishops Stortford Golf Club.

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The final wedding of the year and what can I say! I awoke to sub-zero temperatures and during the bridal preparation shots there was a light sprinkling of snow but nothing too much. The ceremony was at St Mary’s Church in Redbourn and whilst the snow was getting heavier prior to the ceremony it was manageable but when we came out it was a different story – during the ceremony there had been a 5-6 inch dump of snow which was coming in horizontally. Many of the guests struggled to get to the reception at St Michael’s Manor in St Albans but eventually everyone settled in for a great day of laughter and merriment. I must say a huge thank you to Laura and Phil for braving the conditions to get the shots – you guys are absolute stars.

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So that is it, just a small selection of images from some of this years wedding in Hertfordshire, Essex and further afield. I hope you have enjoyed them and don’t forget to leave a comment.

This weekend saw me travel down to Taunton in Somerset for the wedding of Simon & Katie as a result of my involvement with the Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity. Simon is an officer with the 1st Battalion with the Royal Anglians and a few months ago he was seriously injured in Afghanistan as a result of an explosion from an IED which occurred in Helmand province. At the time of the incident the company were part of the Household Cavalry Regiment Battle Group and they were on an operation inserted deep into Taliban territory, attacking the insurgents where they least expected it.

Simon was flown back to the UK and spent some time at Selly Oak hospital in Birmingham before commencing some intensive rehabilitation at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Headley Court in Surrey. As you can imagine the wedding was full of emotion as family, friends and colleagues gathered at Huntstile Organic Farm in the rolling Somerset countryside to celebrate the nuptials and everyone had a fantastic time.

I would just like to take this opportunity to show my appreciation to some people and organisations who have provided support for this wedding. Firstly, Simon Revill of Simon Revill Photography for travelling all the way from Derbyshire to help me out on the day, his assistance was invaluable. I would also like to thank Lee and Lisa from SIM2000 Imaging Ltd for agreeing to supply one of their stunning wedding albums free of charge and Lee from ISL Photographic Services for supplying a large canvas. Your contributions have been very generous and I know Simon and Katie are very grateful.

Finally, I’d just like to say what a remarkable man Simon is. He has been through a very tough and trying period recently but his attitude remains extremely positive, in my personal opinion he is one of the most inspirational individuals I have met in a long time and I would like to thank him and his colleagues for the hardships they endure as they perform their duties with courage and professionalism.

Simon and Katie, all the very best for the future.