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Monique and Theo’s Wedding At Belair House

Style Galore!! That is one way to describe this wedding. When it came to style at Monique and Theo’s wedding, it was go big or go home. Belair House itself is an amazing wedding venue. The many windows in the ceremony room allow in ample light giving the wedding a bright and airy ambiance which perfectly suited our beautiful couple.
Theo and his cool dudes (groomsmen) were like characters straight out of a Hollywood movie with their tailored fit velvet jacket. The colour coordination between the groom and his groomsmen were perfect. Monique on the other hand, only needed her smile to charm her future husband and the guests. The mother of the bride, who originally booked me as their wedding photographer, and the bridesmaid looked absolutely amazing. The ceremony itself was the traditional signing of the register with both the guest speakers delivering super emotional speeches.

THE TRADITIONAL AFRICAN WEDDING TWIST

At the end of the ceremony, Monique and Theo added a traditional African wedding twist. They danced to an African tune down the aisle and jumped over a bunch of flowers laid on the floor followed by the bridesmaid and groomsmen. Monique also personally handmade a bunch of traditional African mask for the bridal party.
As both the bride and groom were from African descent, it was primordial to add an aspect of their culture into the wedding. The while day felt like a Hollywood wedding with an African twist where friends and family truly came together for the bride and the groom.
Here are a few images from Monique and Theo’s wedding. Enjoy the Belair House Wedding photos.

About Belair House Wedding:

Established in 1785- Belair House is a stunning two floor Georgian manor house surrounded by panoramic views of Belair Park. A unique venue that transports you from the city to the countryside. We are experienced in planning, tailoring and conducting flawless weddings. We strive to make the process as smooth and uncomplicated as possible, to allow you to feel nothing but excitement.

Belair House Wedding Photographer: KND Photography

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Clare and Paul’s Wedding at Home House – Home House Wedding Photographer

Home House is a unique wedding venue overlooking Portman Square in Marylebone. Clare approached me earlier this year to photograph her casual and small wedding ceremony at Home House. It was the first time I had heard of Home House and naturally, I researched the venue beforehand. Needless to say that it is not your typical wedding venue in many aspect of a wedding day. Home House is a members only club, so access to and within the venue is limited to those who are permitted only. Photography is also limited to certain parts of the building and a letter of permission had to be sought out by the bride and groom prior to the wedding day.

Despite these limitations, the features within the venue are spectacular. The central staircase provides all the props that a creative wedding photographer could dream of. The staffs were amazing and very helpful providing a very exclusive and personal service to guests.
Clare and Paul’s wedding ceremony was very intimate attended by the only closest members of their family and friends. Documenting their wedding in photos felt really personal and being amongst the kindest hearts was all I could ask for. Enjoy the photos!!!

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Tags: Home House Wedding, Home House Wedding Photographer, Reportage Wedding Photographer, Documentary Wedding Photographer.

Pre- Wedding Photoshoot with Laura & Jeremy – Whitstable West Beach

It is not often that we have the opportunity to plan a pre-wedding photoshoot at the beach in the UK, so when Jeremy emailed me asking if we can do so, it was a no-brainer. A couple’s photoshoot at the beach in the midst of summer during a heatwave can be very challenging, but we were up for the challenge. We decided on this occasion that we would catch the golden hour for the best possible light and effects. Shooting at the beach in broad daylight is not a good idea due to the harsh light casting unpleasant shadows on the face and also because of the tendency to squint.
We started the photoshoot around 7:30pm, which left us with just about an hour before sunset. Light was golden and soft though harsher than expected. The beach was empty allowing us plenty of room and shoot without interruptions. The beach huts served as great props and the low tide added more depth to the images. Here are just a few of the images of the day.

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Belair House Wedding

Style Galore!! That is one way to describe this wedding. When it came to style at Monique and Theo’s wedding, it was go big or go home. Belair house itself is an amazing wedding venue. The many windows in the ceremony room allow in ample light giving the wedding a bright and airy ambiance which perfectly suited our beautiful couple.

Theo and his cool dudes (groomsmen) were like characters straight out of a Hollywood movie with their tailored fit velvet jacket. The colour coordination between the groom and his groomsmen were perfect. Monique on the other hand, only needed her smile to charm her future husband and the guests. The mother of the bride, who originally booked me as their wedding photographer, and the bridesmaid looked absolutely amazing. The ceremony itself was the traditional signing of the register with both the guest speaker delivering super emotional speeches.

The Traditional African Wedding Twist

At the end of the ceremony, Monique and Theo added a traditional African wedding twist. They danced to an African tune down the aisle and jumped over a bunch of flowers laid on the floor followed by the bridesmaid and groomsmen. Monique also personally handmade a bunch of traditional African mask for the bridal party.

As both the bride and groom were from African descent, it was primordial to add an aspect of their culture into the wedding. The while day felt like a Hollywood wedding with an African twist where friends and family truly came together for the bride and the groom.

Here are a few images from Monique and Theo’s wedding. Enjoy the Belair House Wedding Photos

About Belair House Wedding:

Established in 1785- Belair House is a stunning two floor Georgian manor house surrounded by panoramic views of Belair Park. A unique venue that transports you from the city to the countryside. We are experienced in planning, tailoring and conducting flawless weddings. We strive to make the process as smooth and uncomplicated as possible, to allow you to feel nothing but excitement.

Belair House Wedding Photographer: KND Photography

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kndphotography/

Wedding photography is one of the most lucrative business in the photography world hence being the most competitive. Everyday, many amateur photographers try to take their first step in the wedding world and more often than not, most do not make it through. Running a wedding photography business requires huge investments when it comes to gears, software and advertising. Contrary to common belief, future brides and groom will not just fall on your lap and book you for their wedding.

To successfully secure bookings from prospective clients, a photographer will have to show a well curated wedding photo gallery, demonstrate experience at shooting weddings through multiple featured shoots and be able to offer a service that stands out of the crowd. But above all, wedding photographers will have to be visible to those actively searching for a wedding photographer. Nowadays, there are many ways to do so amongst which are local listings, wedding directories, physically advertising with leaflets, social media etc.

The most important and probably the most expensive investment is to be listed and be seen above all others in search engines. Search engines are a science on their own. The likes of google update their algorithm every other day to try and beat those who try and trick the system thus making it more challenging to achieve the number one spot on google search. Being listed on google search engine amongst others requires hard work and dedication and even more so for the wedding photographers. One has to properly label all images and add tags, optimise images for fast loading and write regular blog posts and even then, it does not seem to be enough.

One of the many requirements to be seen by search engines and achieve the top place is the use of keywords to tell these search engines what your website and business are all about. This is where keyword research plays a big role. You would not want to be listed as a newborn photographer if you only do weddings. There are many free and paid software and website out there where you can find the keywords in your niche and those of your competitors. I have done some of the hard work for you and here is a list of 30 keywords, the best London wedding photographer ranks for.

Best London Wedding Photography Keywords

London wedding photographer
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Fulham palace wedding
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Tudor Barn Wedding – The ideal wedding venue

Surrounded by 16 acres of nature and built in the 16th century, Tudor Barn is unique in the sense that it is the only barn in London. Over the past year alone we have photographed over 7 weddings at the Tudor Barn and you can take it from us, this little gem can host fairy tale- like weddings. Every weddings we covered at the Tudor Barn were very well organised and the team simply amazing. Each Tudor Barn wedding were hosted in different parts of the barn depending on depending on the size of the party. The barn itself, though renovated has kept its rustic feel and add a “countryside” magic to the weddings.

Wedding Photography at the Tudor Barn

When it comes to wedding photography, Tudor Barn offers an array of options to both the couple and the photographer. The many windows inside the barn lets in ample light to give a light and airy or editorial feel to your wedding photos whilst the brick walls and and wooden beams in the ceiling offers a more dramatic barn-feel option to those photographers who use flash and strobes. Note that we shoot in both these particular styles mixed with reportage, so get in touch if you would like to know more.
The large land surrounding the barn contains some amazing features such as a fountain, weeping willow trees, and a large brick and wood canopy covered with vines and flowers for a more intimate photoshoot with the bride and groom.

Here are just a few images from some of our weddings at The Tudor Barn.

All photos by KND Photography. Rights to the photos are reserved. For more information about Tudor Barn weddings and packages prices, please visit http://www.tudorbarneltham.com

Tudor Barn: Well Hall Pleasaunce, Well Hall Rd, London SE9 6SZ

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If you are planning London wedding, you are very likely to be on the look out for some of the most amazing wedding venues in London. Having been a wedding photographer for a few years, I have had the opportunity to photograph weddings in those dream venues. These locations are on the bucket list of many London wedding photographer, so you may be able to snatch a great wedding photography deal. Here is the list in no particular order and an extract from their websites.

1. The Royal Exchange

The Royal Exchange is licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships and is the ideal venue if you are looking for a unique and creative space that steps outside the usual hotel ballroom. An exclusive hire encompasses a ceremony for up to 240 guests, a dining space for up to 250 guests with a dance floor, a separate canapé reception area, a lounge space and the wedding suite. The grand entrance provides the perfect first impression for your guests and fantastic photographic opportunities.
Find out more here.

2. Chandos House

Chandos House, a beautiful Georgian Townhouse that was built by Georgian Britain’s most prominent architect, Robert Adam, between 1769 – 1771. The House has been the home to Dukes, Counts and Barons in the centuries since opening and is now one of the finest wedding London wedding venues for both ceremonies and receptions. Chandos House is one of the most idyllic wedding venues in London. Located in a quiet haven to the north of Oxford Street, between Mayfair and Marylebone, these enviable central London wedding venues are the perfect place to celebrate the start of a new life among friends and family.
Find out more here.

3. Wilton’s Music Hall

Since 1859, our building has been home to stars of music hall, variety, screen and even the odd pop video. Join our illustrious roll call by hiring Wilton’s for a wide range of activities – from rehearsals and meetings to parties and celebrations.
Find out more here.

4. St Stephen’s Hampstead

Samuel Teulon’s ‘mighty church’, as he called it, was built to provide an additional place of worship for the increased population of the Parish of St John caused by the building of new streets between Belsize Park and Hampstead such as Lyndhurst and Thurlow Roads. When in 1864 it was decided to erect a new church the job of architect ultimately fell to Samuel Teulon after Ewan Christian, architect to the Church Commissioners declined the post. The estimated cost of the church was £7,500 and the money was raised entirely by subscriptions and large donations from local people, its prospective congregation.
Find out more here.

5. Islington Town Hall

With four rooms to choose from, this gorgeous 1920s town hall can cater to parties of all sizes. It’s licensed for marriages (including same-sex marriage) and civil partnerships.
Find out more here.

6. The Decorium

The Decorium is one of London’s foremost event and entertainment venues, combining a unique history with a contemporary twist and at great value for money. We understand fully how important and special your event is to you – we know that the venue will provide you with a bespoke and memorable experience. We supply you with spectacular spaces in which you can create your perfect event.
Find out more here.

7. Hampton Court House

Hampton Court House is one of England’s most glamorous and romantic wedding venues. Set in 8 acres of magical 18th Century gardens, it is a hidden gem located opposite the world renowned Hampton Court Palace in Surrey.
Find out more here.

8. Ironmonger’s Hall

Built in the 1920’s, the Tudor style Hall feels like a country house re-located to the heart of the City of London. This beautiful building, with its striking architecture, rich history and warm atmosphere can seat up to 150 guests for a wedding. With the entire venue at your disposal, including a charming Courtyard and comfortable Drawing Room, Ironmongers’ Hall will undoubtedly add to the glamour of any special occasion.
Find out more here.

9. Battersea Arts Centre

Our eclectic mix of historical architecture and theatrical flair make our building ideal for those looking for something a little different. We host a wide variety of events; from weddings and parties to location filming and conferences.
ind out more here.

10. Trinity Buoy Wharf

The historic Chainstore venue is a beautiful Grade II listed brick building with triple height ceilings and plenty of Character.
Built in 1854 and connected to London’s only Lighthouse, The Chainstore offers 420 m2 of space with an optional 1,528 m2 of riverside terrace to take advantage of the spectacular views.
Find out more here.

11. Osterley Park

You can go big in the entrance hall of this west London National Trust property, or opt for a more intimate affair in the Temple of Pan. They’re licensed for civil marriages and partnerships, and if you’re a Batman fan, you should know that this is the setting for Wayne Manor in The Dark Knight Rises.
Find out more here.

12. Institute of Contemporary Arts

Located in the heart of central London, within the prestigious Grade 1 listed Nash House on The Mall, the ICA is a vibrant and beautiful venue, offering opportunities for unique and individually designed weddings and civil ceremonies.The ICA is suitable for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts for up to 84 guests and standing evening receptions for up to 150 guests. The first floor is home to the Nash and Brandon Rooms where guests can dine amongst elegant Regency features and sip champagne while admiring views of Big Ben and the London Eye from one of three balconies.We also have access to a large garden just next door to the ICA which we can apply to use for your wedding celebration. This makes a lovely addition for photographs and drinks after your ceremony.

Find out more here.

13. Asylum Arts

A jaw-dropping Grade II-listed building, this project centre has quite the history. They’re licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies, and you can take a virtual tour if you like.

14. Village Underground

Village Underground is a multi-functional space which is also available for private events and corporate hire. Our team are able to help envision, produce and host a wide range of events. The money raised from these hires directly funds our artistic programme.
Find out more here.

15. MC Motors

A stunning warehouse venue in Dalston with an abundance of props. However, it’s only available for receptions at present. (Stoke Newington Town Hall is the probably the closest ceremony venue.) The best bit? You can have your name on the marquee.
Find out more here.

16. Hackney Reservoir

The perfect setting for wedding receptions, meetings and parties, the outdoor terraces overlook the glistening water providing an incomparable experience in a one-of-a-kind venue.Close to Manor House tube station, the venue is one of the most unique spaces in London. Doubling up as a sailing centre, the space can be converted by night into a stylish and quirky event venue for any kind of celebration including wedding parties, business receptions and private dining.
Find out more here.

17. Stoke Newington Town Hall

A gorgeous art deco venue with two perfect spaces to choose from. It’s licensed for wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships, and as a bonus, it’s got one of Europe’s largest working mirror balls.

All the informations about the venues was acquired on their particular wedding hire website.

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