The De La Warr Pavilion is an iconic venue for wedding photography. A stunning example of modernist architecture, it first opened in 1935. The building closed in 2003 for two years for restoration having suffered significant neglect. Significantly, it won the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South East Award in 2008. … Read More About: DEBS & ELLEN – DE LA WARR PAVILION

The George in Rye is a fantastic venue for my style of natural wedding photography. There are endless opportunities for creative angles and compositions together with the stunning beuaty of the building itself. I couldn’t help but smile when Georgie called me to talk about her wedding plans. Firstly, she said her … Read More About: GEORGIE & GEORGE – THE GEORGE IN RYE

Judith was very keen to find the right wedding photographer in Hastings and I was so pleased she got in touch. They split their time between Hastings and Brussels for work, two places I know well. Having spent the first few years of my life growing up in Belgium and not far … Read More About: JUDITH & PETER – HASTINGS TOWN HALL & THE PRINTWORKS

Anna and Calum had a wonderful wedding day at Southend Barns in west Sussex. We met a couple of times before the wedding day to talk about ideas and also to visit the venue together. Southend Barns is really popular venue. The buildings are close together and surround a beautiful lawn which … Read More About: ANNA & CALUM – SOUTHEND BARNS

Zoe and Troy were married at the stunning Herstmonceux castle in East Sussex. The 15th century Castle is situated in 300 acres of grounds and gardens. It is also one of the earliest brick built buildings in England. In addition to being a popular tourist attraction and wedding venue, Herstmonceux Castle also … Read More About: ZOE & TROY – HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE

Emma and Rob had their ceremony at Emmanuelle Church Hastings and held their reception at Manor Barn, Bexhill. We walked around the lovely grounds and came up with lots of ideas for where certain photo opportunities would pop up. Stone walls, wide lawns and archways all shouted potential for some lovely natural … Read More About: EMMA & ROB – EMMANUELLE CHURCH & MANOR BARN BEXHILL

Val and Simon held their at Tewin Bury Farm wedding on a lovley summer day. Simon and I have worked together for over ten years so it was a huge pleasure to photograph his wedding. Tewin Bury is a working farm and which dates back to the 17th century. More recently, many … Read More About: VALERIE & SIMON – TEWIN BURY FARM

This was a slightly different take on my usual ‘Old Rectory Hastings wedding photography’ work. When the first thing your clients say to you on a shoot is “James, will you join us for a glass of champagne?” you get the feeling it’s going to be a good day. Karen and Rune … Read More About: KAREN & RUNE – THE OLD RECTORY HASTINGS

Keely and Stef were married at Chiddingstone Church and held their wedding reception at The Plough at Leigh. It was last year when I first met Keely and Stef to talk about their wedding plans. We got together again a few months ago to have a look at the church and the … Read More About: KEELY & STEF – CHIDDINGSTONE CHURCH & THE PLOUGH, LEIGH

Natalie and Andy held their wedding at Rye Town Hall and their reception at the Mermaid Inn. Combining the Mermaid Inn with the town hall as venues is something of a tradition in Rye and makes perfect since as its a very short walk between the two. Natalie and Andy wanted their day … Read More About: NATALIE & ANDY – RYE TOWN HALL & THE MERMAID INN