“We absolutely love the photographs”

Being a wedding photographer, I’m blessed with the good fortune of working in all manner of venues. Whether it’s a church or a registry office, a barn or a castle, a stately home or their parent’s home, from a photography point of view each venue offers its own unique wow factor that I can use as the backdrop for telling the story of each couples day. For Katherine and Thomas’ Christ Church Oxford wedding it had to be the church itself. I do love a grand church wedding and they don’t come much grander than Christ Church, situated right in the heart of the bustling Oxford City Centre.

From the moment I arrived I knew I was in for a treat. During my usual pre-ceremony chat with the vicar I asked whether he might have any preference or restrictions over my position and movements during the ceremony. I always reassure officiants about my discreet documentary style and the way I use available light rather than blasting the church with flash photography. As it transpires, the vicar is a keen amateur photographer himself and was more than happy to trust my professional judgement.

As anticipated, the ceremony was beautiful and afterwards the guests all made their way to the gardens behind Christ Church for an outdoor marquee reception in the glorious summer sunshine (whilst dodging a few very brief rain showers). A bit of daytime dancing and some of the best hog roast I have ever tasted rounded off the afternoon’s wedding celebrations.

Here are some of my highlights from Katherine and Thomas’ Christ Church wedding. If you’re planning an Oxford wedding and love the idea of real storytelling photography, please do get in touch to chat about your day.