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Pembroke Lodge Wedding Photography | Richmond Wedding Photographer

September 11, 2011

Pembroke Lodge Wedding Photography by Richmond Wedding Photographer Mathew Quake. Celia and Andy booked me last year to photograph their wedding at Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park. The schedule also included a series of getting ready and bridal photographs at The Petersham Hotel, also a popular wedding venue in Richmond Upon Thames. We followed up on our initial meeting with a pre-wedding photo shoot in the gardens of Pembroke Lodge a few weeks before the big day. This provided opportunity to get to know eachother and also for me to scope out the best spots for bride and groom photographs. It was clear to me that the best way to bring the location to life for Celia and Andy was to inlude the front of the lodge, encorporate lots of colour from the beautiful range of flowers in some shots and also make the most of the fabuolous views. Both Celia and Andy are incredibly loving, kind and considerate people so I just put them in position, let them be natural with eachother and I shot away. We also did a couple of more posed shots looking off camera position, using some creative flash for photographs with a little more punch. This blog features a few highlights from their special day.

Hair & Make-up by Claire Portman

Pembroke Lodge Wedding Photography | Richmond Wedding Photographer

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Chiddingstone Castle Wedding Photography | London Wedding Photographer

August 16, 2011

Chiddingstone Castle Wedding Photography by London Wedding Photographer Mat Quake. Chiddingstone Castle is a stunning wedding venue in the heart of Kent and is a true fairytale backdrop for your special day. The Great Hall provides a magnificent location for a wedding ceremony and The Orangery is an amazing outdoor space which effortlessly combines ancient splendour with contemporary architecture. There are lots of opportunities for great bride and groom photographs either in the house or the grounds that surround. For a unique wedding venue in Kent, look no further than Chiddingstone Castle.

This post features photographs from Ameenah and Tim’s Chiddingstone Castle Wedding. I originally met Ameenah and Tim at a friend’s wedding in North Wales, they were sitting next to my wife and I at the wedding breakfast. We kept in touch and over a year later they booked me to cover their wedding at the amazing Chiddingstone Castle in Kent. The day started with some getting ready photographs so I met Ameenah, her bridesmaids, close friends and family at Edenbridge Castle, just a short drive from Chiddingstone. These two locations are a fantastic backdrop for a wedding, combine this with great weather and a fabulous bride and groom, you’re left with some great photography opportunities. The part of the day that stood out for me was the amazingly choreographed dance that the bridesmaids did before Ameenah walked down the isle.

Chiddingstone Castle Wedding Photography | London Wedding Photographer

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Nonsuch Mansion Wedding Photography | Surrey Wedding Photographer

August 15, 2011

Nonsuch Mansion Wedding Photography by Surrey Wedding Photographer Mat Quake, taken at this beautiful, hidden gem of a venue in the heart of Surrey. My introduction to the mansion was made only when Louise and Jeremy booked me to do their wedding photography. They were looking for a personable photographer who could offer them something much more unique than the average shooter. I was pleased that they were drawn to my modern and aristic style as they are really lovely people and it’s been a pleasure getting to know them. The day started in the bridal suit, a lovely room where it is easy to shoot with natural daylight, no matter what the weather conditions. For the bride and groom photographs I try to maximise every possible location at a venue and do this efficiently so that I don’t take them away from their guests for too long. These photographs demonstrate that. They also go a long way in illustrating, what is clearly, a strong connection between Louise and Jeremy. I purpously shot them in intimate situations to bring this to life, so there was lots of requests made for gentle kissing! You both looked fabulous and your father would have been ever so proud Louise.

by Mathew Quake

Destination Wedding Photographer Teddington, Richmond, Surrey, London

August 11, 2011

Destination Wedding Photographer Teddington, Richmond, Surrey, London Mathew Quake. I met Aimee and Paul for the first time in person a day before their wedding, on the banks of the beautiful Red Sea. I can imagine it is quite challenging for any couple living abroad to book a UK photographer by telephone, especially as much of the decision comes down to how couples instantly feel in the company of their potential shooter. But, having corresponded a few times before my departure, we hit it off in person immediately. The wedding was on a Sunday and they flew me out on the Friday so that I had time to aclimatise, get to know them, family and friends as well as to plan the photography part of the day. The wedding took place on a beach in El Gouna. The Red Sea was a majestic backdrop for the service and a fabulous setting for two people who are clearly made for eachother. Really bright sunshine can be challenging so we timed the bride and groom photographs for later on in the day as the sun started to dip and the temperature cooled.

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Andaz London Wedding Photography | London Wedding Photographer

May 16, 2011

Andaz London Wedding Photography by London Wedding Photographer Mat Quake. An Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel wedding will take your breath away. The glamorous, decadent and opulent settings provide the perfect backdrop for the biggest day of your life. It’s a very exciting venue for wedding photographers because the indoor photography possibilities are varied and endless, perfectly suited to those who can manipulate light confidently to get the most out of the surroundings. Any bride and groom looking to book their wedding or part of their wedding at a contemporary, urban and modern London location will not be disappointed.

Yesim and Michael are one of the nicest couples I have met and I was really pleased they booked me. The wedding ceremony itself took place at the famous Saint Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, famous for it’s appearance in films such as Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Four Weddings and the more recent Sherlock Holmes. After a very memorable service the reception and evening party was held at the very modern and stylish Andaz Hotel Liverpool Street, London. It’s a hub for fantastic photography opportunities, one of my favorite London venues. A lovely wedding filled with tradition from all corners of the globe. Here is a selection of natural, contemporary and creative documentary wedding photographs from Yesim and Michael’s wedding.

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