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Capturing the Real Story: Relaxed, Natural Wedding Photography with David Lindsley

Documentary wedding photography capturing the in between moments Weddings are beautifully unpredictable. However much you plan, the real magic lives in the in between moments. The laughter during the speeches, the proud squeeze of a parent’s hand, the chaos on the dance floor. That is exactly why I photograph weddings Read more

By Claire Gould, 12 minutesMarch 9, 2026 ago
A bride and groom stand before an opulent floral archway with pink and red roses. She's wearing a minimal white dress and he's in a pale blue suit - by Damien Vickers Photography in Cambridge
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After 10 years of Weddings, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Creating Timeless Photographs – by Damien Vickers

Written for English Wedding by luxury editorial wedding photographer Damien Vickers (based in Cambridge). Damien Vickers Photography is a member of English Wedding. When you’ve photographed more than 250 weddings over the course of a decade, you start to notice patterns. Not trends, those come and go. Not colour palettes, Read more

By Claire Gould, 7 daysMarch 2, 2026 ago
decorative place setting with ribbon and personalised tag showing wedding design and styling to create an atmosphere by Confetti Sweethearts
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How your wedding styling and aesthetics have the power to create an atmosphere

Confetti Sweethearts in Lincolnshire is one of the wedding businesses I added to our directory in January. As I always do, I had a peek at Rea’s About page and blog – and I adore the way she writes. It feels so important right now to be sharing ideas around Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 monthFebruary 6, 2026 ago
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Pinch a fistful of salt – they’ve updated the ‘average wedding budget’ stats again. What to ignore and why.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, instead of announcing a big ‘average’ wedding spend, the companies behind the research told us the lowest and highest amounts couples had spent on weddings in the previous year. No pressure, no ulterior motives – and I think it would be genuinely interesting! Since day Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 month ago
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On grooms’ style, mood boards, and behind the scenes conversations!

Grooms’ stories are important. I love watching how couples respond to the events of a wedding day – and I don’t know what it is about grooms that means they so often wear their hearts on their sleeves. Pre-ceremony nerves can be so clear to see in photos – and Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 monthJanuary 30, 2026 ago

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Capturing the Real Story: Relaxed, Natural Wedding Photography with David Lindsley
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Capturing the Real Story: Relaxed, Natural Wedding Photography with David

Claire Gould
March 9, 2026
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Documentary wedding photography capturing the in between moments Weddings are beautifully unpredictable. However much...

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Zoe & Jonathan’s Liverpool wedding, with Christy Photography

Claire Gould
March 6, 2026
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I’ve really been looking forward to sharing today’s wedding with you – it’s a...

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Notes on wedding directories vs wedding blogs for advertising
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You don’t need to list your wedding business in directories

Claire Gould
March 5, 2026
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In 2026, you don’t need to list your wedding business in directories to get...

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Newlyweds in wedding wear pose by a waterfall in winter time. By Mark Battista Photography
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Christina & Chris’s immersive (literally!) Lake District wedding, with Mark

Claire Gould
March 4, 2026
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My dream wedding would be: a venue high in the mountains with epic views...

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A bride and groom stand before an opulent floral archway with pink and red roses. She's wearing a minimal white dress and he's in a pale blue suit - by Damien Vickers Photography in Cambridge
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After 10 years of Weddings, Here’s What I’ve Learned About

Claire Gould
March 2, 2026
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Written for English Wedding by luxury editorial wedding photographer Damien Vickers (based in Cambridge)....

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The groom at a wedding lifts his bride in a big hug, kissing her on the cheek. He's in a white shirt and waistcoat, and she's wearing Indian wedding dress. By York Place Studios
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What timeless really means – Kieran & Will’s Malton wedding,

Claire Gould
February 27, 2026
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3 months since I read it, an instagram post from a content creator is...

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A groom and bride look into each others eyes as she holds a bouquet towards the camera. By Joss Denham Photography
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New beginnings at English Wedding – and an invitation for

Claire Gould
February 26, 2026
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Images in this blog are by Yorkshire wedding photographer Joss Denham I feel like...

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Historic Lux meets Modern Elegance: Wedding Inspiration Photoshoot in Cirencester
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Historic Lux meets Modern Elegance: Wedding Inspiration Photoshoot in Cirencester

Claire Gould
February 23, 2026
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When I talk about English Wedding showcasing suppliers in a meaningful way, I really...

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