How to plan a wedding in 6 months

Feel Awkward in Front of the Camera? You’re Not Alone, and That’s Exactly Why an Engagement Shoot Is Brilliant

Right then. Let’s have a proper natter about something that makes loads of lovely couples feel a bit... squirmy.

📸 Being photographed.

Especially if you’re anything like I used to be - the kind of person who’d rather wrestle a badger than be centre of attention in a photo. (No judgement. I get it.)

Here’s the thing. You are not the only ones who feel like this. As a Lancashire wedding photographer who’s genuinely chuffed to work with camera-shy couples, I’m here to spill a little secret.

Choosing where you say 'I do' is a proper biggie, isn't it? If you’re like a lot of the lovely couples I chat with here in Lancashire, you’re probably weighing up the dream of an open-air celebration against the cosy charm of an indoor space. And trust me, you're not alone in that happy dilemma!

Holmes Mill wedding photography. Bronte & Jac’s wedding at the iconic James place, Holmes Mill wedding venue.

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Looking for the perfect wedding photographer? Discover 7 expert tips to help you choose the right one without the stress.

10 Questions To Ask When Looking For a Wedding Photographer

Swapping Lab Coats for Lenses!

For the last 16 years (crikey, that sounds a long time, doesn't it?!), you've known me as a Forensic Scientist. And for a good chunk of that – the last 6 years, in fact – I've been juggling that world with my absolute passion: wedding photography. Well, that balancing act is about to change in a rather significant way...

If you're on the hunt for a Lancashire wedding venue that seriously wows, oozing elegance, charm, and a whole heap of wow-factor, then let me introduce you to Wennington Hall near Lancaster! Nestled in the absolutely stunning Lancashire countryside, this breathtaking venue really does have everything you could dream of for a wedding day that’s straight out of a fairytale (with a good sprinkle of countryside magic for good measure!).

The ultimate checklist to where to change your name after getting married!

Wanting your dog at your wedding but don’t want the stress? Here’s your guide to a stress-free dog friendly wedding day!

Looking for a dog friendly wedding venue in Lancashire? Here’s my list to get you started!

Sparth House, Lancashire wedding Venue

Eaves Hall Wedding Venue

Shireburn Arms Wedding Venue.

Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa Lancashire Wedding Venue.

Samlesbury Hall, the historic Lancashire wedding venue photographed by Lancashire Wedding Photographer Martyn Hathaway

Need help getting those wedding timings right? No problem!

In a recent National Wedding Survey carried out by Hitched it stated that 39% of couples spend between 12 – 24 months planning a wedding, spending an average of £1300 on a wedding photographer in 2022. With all that planning required here’s a few common questions I’m often asked by couples when they’re finding out if I’m a good fit for them or not!