At the weekend (March 24th) I attended Lara Belle Bridal Wedding Fair showcasing myself and my business as a wedding photographer…

Hiya, my name is James and I am a Somerset based Wedding Photographer. I get asked this all the time... "we don't get photos together often", or "do you have any suggestions for how we can relax", or mostly "we don't feel comfortable in front of a camera".

You are not alone.

As mentioned in a previous blog, I love working with people and making them feel at ease. Two of the biggest pieces of advice I love to give out to couples is…

Are you experiencing the minefield that is finding your wedding suppliers?

Well, 7 years ago, my wife and I were starting our own wedding planning journey and found ourselves in the same boat. For wedding photography in particular, we just didn't know where to look, with so many platforms available (still the case, if not with even more platforms out there today)! So we were stuck.

Hey, I’m James Clarke - a Somerset based Wedding Photographer who loves to take modern and documentary style wedding photographs throughout the UK and beyond. In this blog post, I thought it would be best to tell you a little bit about myself and what inspired me and why I love wedding photography. As I’ll be finding out your story as I capture your day, it’s only right I share this blog with you.

Amidst the enchanting charm of No.4 Clifton Village in Bristol, Kirsty and Will's love story unfolded on their wedding day. This historic venue, with its Georgian architecture and lush gardens, provided the perfect canvas for the artistry of Bristol wedding photography. Let's take a journey through my lens and witness the magic of Kirsty and Will's celebration at No.4 Clifton Village.

On the 7th July, I met up with Bethan & Tom who had arranged an Engagement Photography session close to their family home on the Mendips, Somerset. I had met the couple at a recent wedding fair and they’d chosen to do an engagement photoshoot after we talked about how they don’t often get photos together. However, they wanted to practise before their wedding day and get any nerves of being in front of camera out of the way.