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Two brides kiss outside Brighton Town Hall
Bride and groom hug and smile at camera at Clapham Country Club. Image has motion blur

// Behind The Lens

Bride with ornamental headpiece looks at pink flowers outside Marylebone Town Hall
Rachel Cushing of Shutter & Joy Editorial Wedding Photography laughs

I’ve always loved weddings, not just for how beautiful they are, but for the way they bring people together. There’s something incredibly special about celebrating love in a room filled with friends, family, and shared history, and it’s a privilege to be trusted with capturing that. Photography and film allow those moments to live on long after the day itself. With thoughtful framing, beautiful light, and a calm presence, fleeting moments become emotive memories, the kind you return to years later and still feel everything.

What draws me in, again and again, is the individuality of each wedding. Every couple is different, every celebration has its own energy, and every day offers a new opportunity to create something meaningful. I’m naturally drawn to the in-between moments: guests laughing together, a hand on a shoulder, a look exchanged across the room. Photographing candid moments is one of my favourite parts of the day, because it’s where the love in the room truly shows itself. 

MotherSandon Manorof the groom hugs guest at
Wedding guests gather at Ripple Court Estate
Father of the birde smiles at bride

On a wedding day, my role is to be a calm and trustworthy presence; part storyteller, part quiet support, and, when needed, a friendly guide. I’m there to help you feel at ease, confident, and completely comfortable, so you can stay present with each other and fully enjoy your day.

Couples often describe me as easy to be around and fun to have with them, someone who blends in naturally, reads the room, and knows when to step forward and when to step back. That balance matters, and it’s something I take great care with.

Pink flowers against dark background at Euridge Manor

Outside of weddings, I reset with a good film, a glass of wine, and a quiet evening at home with my husband and our cats. I’m always happiest when I’m being creative, whether that’s cooking, decorating our home, or trying a new craft. It’s those same small joys, details, and moments of connection that shape how I see the world, and how I photograph it.

Bride in white suit and groom in grey suit walk down a cobbled street near Marylebone Town Hall

If you’re planning a wedding that’s centred on connection, celebration, and being fully present with the people you love, I’d be honoured to hear more about it. Choosing your photographer is about more than beautiful images, it’s about trust, comfort, and feeling understood. If my approach feels like the right fit for you, I’d love to start the conversation and learn more about your plans.

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