CAIN MANOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Cain Manor in Surrey, the Harper wedding venue for Martyn and Rebecca's early winter wedding, when the sun still shone and we were still practically sporting shirts with shorter sleeves. So many highlights from this wedding including working with the exceptionally talented Lorraine Milligan, a make-up artist and hair stylist with an eye for detail. I've been working alongside Lorraine for over a decade, first meeting her at another Harper venue, Notley Abbey. During my short time working in television in front of cam, though my appearances were confined to continuity and special documentary projects, I was made up by a myriad of artists. Their ability to understand lighting whilst planning and applying for a natural look is a special skill indeed.

Getting it right is important photographically too, particularly at weddings. I've witnessed during my time in this role, make-up being applied far too heavily; dark eyes, strong rouge, almost stage slap stick-like application. And whilst that may look acceptable under hot lights and strong strobe lighting, it doesn't work so well for the casual eye and by extension natural light wedding photography. Before this becomes a make-up artist appreciation post, do click the link for Lorraine if you're planning a wedding. Now, to those getting wed; Martyn and Rebecca, a warm beguiling couple. Martyn is a photographer, and a strong one to boot, a firm nod to his time behind the lens photographing top-flight football. For me, being hired by a photographer is a privilege, although I wouldn’t be entirely honest if I didn’t admit to a sense of apprehension. There's nothing quite so humbling as working for and with someone who knows their creative and technical triangle. An extraordinary day of warmth, this is Martyn and Rebecca's Cain Manor wedding.