Mark Miller photoblog

It finally arrived – Clare and Adam’s big day, and what a day it was!  The sun was shining (well, for most of the day), there was a light breeze and all of their friends and family were with them at Headlam Hall to celebrate their wedding day.

Adam was really pleased with his Caroline Shotton cute cow cufflinks.  Flowers and table decorations were by the lovely Gillian Nicholls.

Although mentioned the gorgeous weather, the rain did set in by the end of the day, but that provided an opportunity for Andrew and Sarah from Headlam to join in as my assistants (Andrew took the fantastic shot of me with Clare and Adam!)

Enjoy some of my favourites below, or take a look the fun on Facebook (like me?), or head on over to their special wedding page: www.clareandadam.markmiller.co.uk for links to all of the images, including the amazing, Draft Album Design (definitely the best place to see the whole wedding day story).

Most of my pre-wedding shoots are by the sea.  As well as being great for photographs, it’s just a really nice place to be (and good for the soul).  Clare and Adam wanted to go to a beach that’s special to them, which took us to Seaham.

We had a great laugh and got some fantastic images (some of our favourites are below).

Clare and Adam get hitched at the end of June at the fabulous Headlam Hall.  You can keep up to date with thier picture on their special web page: www.clareandadam.markmiller.co.uk.  You’ll also find images on Facebook (feel free to make friends with me).

What do you think of the pictures?

It’s arrived!!  Ruth and Stephen’s wedding day has finally arrived!

The boys took a while to get fully equipped in their kilts – and debating which side their Sgian Dubh should be.  (If you have no idea what a Sgian Dubh is, check out this Wiki article.)

Ruth’s bridesmaids were dressed in a stunning green – with gorgeous handbags – one handbag in particular had to feature in the pictures.  You can ask Margaret (one of the bridesmaids) about it!

Ruth looked stunning traveling to the church in a lovely vintage Jaguar.  My dear friend Rev Paul conducted the service, with Jon Burns of the Vineyard Church in Yarm giving a brilliant address.

The rain set in as we travelled up to Headlam Hall, but that didn’t dampen our spirits at all (although it did stop us going outside for pictures).  The evening ended with a brilliant Ceilidh from the Trimdon Folk Band.

Enjoy some of my favourites below, or take a look at the Album Design.  You can find all of the images in the Viewing Lounge.

Those of you who have had a pre-wedding shoot know that I LOVE to go to the beach, but Ruth and Stephen wanted something a little closer to Ruth’s family home – Middleton One Row, which is about 5 mins from my house.  Middleton One Row is a gorgeous little village that looks out over the River Tees and at this time of year it’s very green and very pretty.

Ruth and Stephen were (as many of my couples are), pretty anxious about the session.  Ruth in particular isn’t a fan of her picture being taken.  I’m pleased to report that the session was a success – in that Ruth relaxed and now the photography holds no fears for her on wedding day – we’re off to the lovely Headlam Hall in November.

Here are some of my favourites from the session.  You’ll find the rest in the Viewing Lounge.