I had a doubler header this bank holiday weekend with the first wedding at Friars Court in Oxfordshire. This venue is perfectly suited to outdoor wedding ceremonies (which are becoming ever more popular), but a spanner can be thrown into the works when the weather has other ideas. Reported 25mph winds and heavy rain aren’t […]
Daren & Ruth’s wedding booking came very late by typical standards, only securing my services about two months before their wedding date. Clearly they must be a laid back couple, or simply happy to go with any photographer who was available ;-) Once we met up and started chatting, I realised it wasn’t the […]
I’m never really sure if Dumbleton Hall should be considered a Cotswolds wedding venue, as despite it’s proximity to quintessential Cotswold villages (such as Winchcombe) it actually has a Worcestershire postcode. The fact it’s right on the edge of the Gloucestershire county boundary and only a stones throw from my home in Cheltenham, always makes it […]
The month of May conjures ideas in my mind of fresh spring sunshine, coupled with vibrant greenery and the smell of cut grass. So why was Tuesday pouring down with rain, with skies more reminiscent of a dull November day? Scott, Hayley and myself wondered the same too, which was why shifting their portrait photos […]
Rococo Gardens is set in a hidden Cotswold valley, on the edge of the picturesque village of Painswick, in Gloucestershire. It’s showcase gardens have a flamboyant design dating back to the 18th century and offer breathtaking views out across the Cotswold countryside.
Wedding ceremonies take place in either the Eagle House, or Red House and are outdoor specific, so bring an umbrella if it rains! As a Gloucestershire wedding photographer I’ve photographed many local weddings, including a few weddings at Rococo Gardens, some of which can be seen on my website www.mattdavisphotography.co.uk.
I was asked recently by my friend Gemma if I’d mind sharing a few tips on capturing the best holiday snaps for an article in the Huffington Post. This made me realise it would probably be useful to share a blog post covering these tips for better holiday photos, for those of you off on honeymoon after […]
I originally met Antonia’s mum at the Kingscote Barn wedding fair in March 2012. She’d been looking for a wedding photographer in Gloucestershire and decided despite the event taking place in a marquee in their own garden, she’d have a look around the fair to meet up with a few local suppliers. I guess if […]
What Ellenborough Park say about their wedding venue Ellenborough Park is a Country House Hotel set in the heart of the Cotswolds. This 16th Century period property has been recently restored to an exceptional standard and proves to be a perfect rural getaway, ideal for romantic weekends, weddings, conferences and celebrations. Ellenborough Park has rooms licensed […]
What the Hare and Hounds Hotel say about their wedding venue The Hare and Hounds Hotel is part of a large group of similar wedding venues covering the picturesque Cotswolds. Depending on the style of wedding and size of your reception party, the Hare and Hounds Hotel can cater for weddings with up to 200 guests, […]
My routine normally evolves around weddings at the weekends, but this week saw me photograph a Civil Partnership at Ellenborough Park in Gloucestershire instead. I’ve photographed a couple of Civil Partnerships over the past few years, each very different. On this occasion it was an intimate ceremony with only 13 guests, followed by reception drinks […]
