First of all... Welcome to Charlotte Stoneham Wedding Photography and congratulations on finding your soul mate! How exciting that you get to spend the rest of your life with your best friend by your side! As a wedding photographer, I’m always so excited and honoured to be part of such a special day and important time in your lives.
Planning your wedding day can be a crazy, exhilarating, confusing, fun and whirlwind experience, but don’t worry, if you choose to have me as your photographer, I’ll be with you every step of the way. I feel extremely privileged to work with so many incredible couples and I adore documenting their wonderful celebrations at beautiful wedding venues across Surrey and Hampshire.
Natural Wedding Photography
My wedding photography service provides you with both an incredible collection of images and a fun and memorable photography experience. I’m passionate about connecting with my clients ahead of your big day. I love learning about you, your personalities, your love story so far and your wedding plans as these are the important details that help me tell the story of your wedding day.
Wedding photography is all about freezing a moment in time. I believe your wedding photographs should reflect the natural moments, expressions and real emotions that unfold on your wedding day which is why I include a complimentary pre wedding photo shoot with every wedding photography package. This is a perfect opportunity for you to have a little practice and for us to get to know one another so that we can be friends as opposed to strangers on your wedding day. During this photo session, I’ll help you feel comfortable, relaxed and confident in front of the camera which will result in honest, natural images that will tell the true story of your wedding day.
How I Provide an Outstanding Wedding Photography Service
Planning your wedding can be overwhelming at times, trust me, I’m talking from experience! This is why I include a comprehensive Welcome Guide to help you in the run up to your big day.
Your Welcome Guide will provide you with everything you need to know about your wedding photography experience with me along with lots of helpful tips and information that will assist you in planning your dream day to ensure everything runs smoothly. I’m extremely passionate about creating outstanding and memorable photographs that will be admired for the rest of your lives which is why I have put together this guide offering my advice and experience on the following topics:
- Your wedding photography timeline
- Your pre wedding photoshoot
- Morning preparations on your wedding day
- First look photographs
- Wedding ceremony photography tips
- Wedding ceremony restrictions
- Unplugged weddings
- Family group photos
- Romantic wedding portraits
- Wedding breakfast
- The evening reception
- The great British weather
Prior to your wedding day I will also send you a detailed ‘Wedding Day Run Sheet’ which is an easy online questionnaire that includes questions about the timings and finer details of your wedding day. This run sheet is key to enable me to photograph in a documentary style as this ensures I know where to be at the right time to capture every detail from your day.
How I Photograph Beautiful Weddings across Surrey & Hampshire
Throughout your wedding day I’ll photograph with a blend of documentary and traditional wedding photography which means that you'll receive a lovely combination of natural moments from your special day as well as those important family photos and some stunning fine art couple portraits. Your wedding day will be a day of moments. Those exciting, emotional & hilarious moments from getting ready with your closest friends, the first time you see each other at your ceremony, hearts skipping a beat, butterflies in your stomachs, your first kiss, your first dance and all of the little moments in between like the hand-squeezes under the table, the stolen glances and the secret kisses. They’re all the moments you’ll want to relive again and again, because they’re what’ll make your day so special. And they’re the moments I want to capture for you.
Why Surrey and Hampshire are the best counties in the UK for Wedding Photography
I photograph the majority of my weddings in Surrey and Hampshire. Both counties offer stunning rural countryside with rolling hills, lush green fields and picturesque villages. I love to incorporate these beautiful landscapes into my wedding photography and as a local, rest assured, I know all of the best places to go for sunset photos!
Having lived in both Winchester and Farnham throughout my photography career, I have been lucky enough to explore a large number of gorgeous wedding venues across Surrey and Hampshire. These vary from cosy countryside barn weddings such as Clock Barn to grand historical venues like Farnham Castle. I love that both counties have an amazing variety of wedding venues to suit each couple's unique style, taste and budget
My Top 3 wedding venues in Surrey & Hampshire
Please view the links below to view full wedding days from my favourite venues across Surrey and Hampshire and read more information about what each wedding venue offers. Please note that I have also linked the supplier's websites at the end of each blog.
1. Pylewell Park, Hampshire
2. Wotton House, Surrey
3. Botleys Mansion, Surrey
As a wedding photographer I’ve been fortunate enough to hang out at each of these amazing venues for a full wedding day and I’ve also worked closely with their coordinators and local wedding suppliers. As well as knowing where the best locations are for photos, I also have lots of knowledge about how the day runs, what the food’s like and the overall efficiency of a wedding day at each one. If you're still struggling to find the perfect venue for your big day, then please feel free to get in touch with any questions you may have as I would be more than happy to help!
Contact Me Today
info@charlottestonehamphotography.com | 07498429077
Surrey & Hampshire
