Real Weddings, Real Moments

Grab a brew and have a scroll! No posing, no faking, just real people having the best day of their lives. I’m Emma, a candid wedding photographer based in Hampshire, photographing fun, candid, flash-lit weddings across the South of England.

Golden hour giggles, confetti storms, nervous dads, aunties tearing up the dance floor… I’m there for ALL of it!

Take a scroll through some of my favourite wedding days below. Warning: may cause serious wedding envy.

Silhouette of the bride and groom against a dramatic sunset with a mirror reflection on Southsea seafront

Getting Ready

Prosecco, hair tongs, wonky ties and nervous giggles… the calm before the confetti!

Happy tears being dabbed away during bridal prep at The Post Barn, black and white, WedWar award winning
Bridesmaids clapping and cheering as they see the bride
Two brides toasting on their wedding day at The Elephant at Pangbourne, Berkshire
Bride and her mum in fits of laughter during bridal prep
Bride being helped into her dress during bridal prep
Groom laughing as his best mate pins on his buttonhole during groom prep
Bridesmaids and bride laughing together during bridal prep, black and white
Bride laughing as her dress is fastened during bridal prep at Hotel Miramar Bournemouth, black and white
Father of the bride emotional seeing his daughter in her wedding dress, black and white
Bride pinning her dad's buttonhole before her Square Tower Old Portsmouth wedding
Bride sharing a happy moment during preparations at Newtown House Hotel

Wedding Ceremonies

From flash-lit brick vaults to sunny garden aisles, I’m right there for the BIG bit!

First kiss lit with off camera flash in the vaulted brick ceremony room at The Square Tower
Bride and groom holding hands during their outdoor ceremony at Houghton Lodge Gardens
Wedding ceremony under the brick archway inside Southsea Castle, Portsmouth
Bride laughing as her dad walks her down the aisle at Skylark Golf and Country Club, black and white, WedWar award winning
Bride wiping away a tear during her ceremony at The Post Barn, black and white
Bride and groom smiling at their guests during the outdoor ceremony at Hotel Miramar
Bride and groom kissing under the ceremony arch at their outdoor wedding at Great Ballard School
Bride and groom during their ceremony at St Thomas à Becket Church, Warblington
Bride and groom during their flash-lit ceremony in the chandelier ballroom at The Queens Hotel Southsea
Two brides share their first kiss during their ceremony at The Elephant at Pangbourne, Berkshire
Bride and groom's first kiss in a barn ceremony, black and white

See why I never leave home without my flash (and why it won’t blind your guests) here!

Confetti & Celebrations

Petals, bubbles and confetti going EVERYWHERE!

Bride and groom walking through a cloud of pink confetti at The Queens Hotel Southsea
Bride and groom cheering through a confetti throw at The Post Barn
Two brides walking through a cloud of bubbles at Southsea Castle
Bride and groom walking through a huge confetti throw outside The Square Tower Old Portsmouth
Two brides walk through colourful confetti at The Elephant at Pangbourne, Berkshire
Two brides laughing under a confetti throw at Southlands Barn
Bride and groom walking through a big confetti throw
Bride and groom walking through a petal confetti throw at Great Ballard School
Colourful confetti throw outside Hotel Miramar Bournemouth
Guests throwing confetti over the bride and groom under a bright blue sky
Bride and groom laughing through a confetti throw outside a barn

Family Formals & Squad Shots

Everyone you love in one photo… and yes, I’ll make it pain free!

Big group photo from above with all the wedding guests and giant LOVE letters at Hotel Miramar
Full wedding party group photo on the rooftop of The Square Tower with Portsmouth Harbour behind
Bride and groom with family in the gardens at Hotel Miramar Bournemouth
Bride, groom and wedding party running across the lawn at Houghton Lodge Gardens
Flash lit night time group photo of all the wedding guests outside Hotel Miramar Bournemouth
Fun family formal with everyone pulling silly faces, black and white
Bridal party group photo by the stone moon gate at Farnham House Hotel, Surrey
Flash lit family group photo outside St Thomas à Becket Church, Warblington
Bride with the groomsmen in the gardens
Large flash-lit group photo in the garden at The Elephant at Pangbourne, Berkshire
Bride, groom and bridal party walking together at The Queens Hotel Southsea

See how I make family formals quick, painless and actually FUN here!

Golden hour cuddle by the river at Houghton Lodge Gardens, HampshireHotel MiramarTwo grooms sharing a hug at Edes House, ChichesterExchanging rings, black and white at Lodge Hill Centre, West SussexSilhouette of a couple kissing in front of red curtains with colourful bokeh, created with off camera flashFun wedding photography – indoor confetti momentBridal prep Nan and daughter documentary SurreyBride and her dad, black and white at Royal Military Academy Sandhurstgiggling bride and groom taken at the Orange Grove hotelbridesmaid having tear wiped away during ceremony at Southlands BarnGolden hour cuddle by the river at Houghton Lodge Gardens, HampshireHotel MiramarTwo grooms sharing a hug at Edes House, ChichesterExchanging rings, black and white at Lodge Hill Centre, West SussexSilhouette of a couple kissing in front of red curtains with colourful bokeh, created with off camera flashFun wedding photography – indoor confetti momentBridal prep Nan and daughter documentary SurreyBride and her dad, black and white at Royal Military Academy Sandhurstgiggling bride and groom taken at the Orange Grove hotelbridesmaid having tear wiped away during ceremony at Southlands BarnGolden hour cuddle by the river at Houghton Lodge Gardens, HampshireHotel MiramarTwo grooms sharing a hug at Edes House, ChichesterExchanging rings, black and white at Lodge Hill Centre, West SussexSilhouette of a couple kissing in front of red curtains with colourful bokeh, created with off camera flashFun wedding photography – indoor confetti momentBridal prep Nan and daughter documentary SurreyBride and her dad, black and white at Royal Military Academy Sandhurstgiggling bride and groom taken at the Orange Grove hotelbridesmaid having tear wiped away during ceremony at Southlands BarnGolden hour cuddle by the river at Houghton Lodge Gardens, HampshireHotel MiramarTwo grooms sharing a hug at Edes House, ChichesterExchanging rings, black and white at Lodge Hill Centre, West SussexSilhouette of a couple kissing in front of red curtains with colourful bokeh, created with off camera flashFun wedding photography – indoor confetti momentBridal prep Nan and daughter documentary SurreyBride and her dad, black and white at Royal Military Academy Sandhurstgiggling bride and groom taken at the Orange Grove hotelbridesmaid having tear wiped away during ceremony at Southlands Barn

The Big Feels

Happy tears, massive hugs and dads with something “in their eye”

Bride and groom signing the register surrounded by family, black and white, WedWar 2026 award winning
Bride and her dad wiping away tears before the ceremony at Hampton Estate, Surrey
Bridesmaid wiping away happy tears
Guest wiping away happy tears during the outdoor ceremony at Houghton Lodge Gardens
Two mums wiping away happy tears together
Guest wiping away happy tears during the speeches, black and white
Emotional wedding moment at speeches at Skylark Golf Course Hampshire
Guests laughing together on a sofa at The Queens Hotel wedding
Bride with her dad and guests at Hotel Miramar Bournemouth, black and white
Two wedding guests in fascinators sharing a big laugh, black and white
Bride sharing a big hug with a guest at Skylark Golf and Country Club

Golden Hour & Creative Portraits

This is where my fine art degree comes out to play

Bride standing on the groomsmen's backs in a human pyramid at sunset at Great Ballard School
Two brides sharing a moment in golden wheat at sunset near Southsea Castle
Groom dipping the bride for a kiss at sunset at Great Ballard School
Bride and groom kissing in a seafront shelter at sunset near The Queens Hotel Southsea
Mr and Mrs Peeling
Rhys and Harpreet on the red brick staircase at Staunton Country Park with a mirror reflection and a flash-lit sunburst, creative post-wedding shoot
First dance under hanging fairy lights at The Post Barn, Berkshire, lit with off camera flash
Bride and groom bouncing on a white bouncy castle at Newtown House Hotel
Bride and groom at golden hour on the beach near The Queens Hotel Southsea
Bride's veil blowing in the wind on the rooftop of The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth
Bride and groom share a kiss under the veil at their Hampshire micro wedding

Speeches & Belly Laughs

Best men, brave brides and dads with notes… and the guests absolutely howling!

Bride and groom crying with laughter during the wedding speeches
Best man holding up a RUN JOE sign during his speech at Houghton Lodge Gardens
Top table in fits of laughter during the wedding speeches at Hotel Miramar Bournemouth
Whole room of wedding guests cheering with arms in the air at Hotel Miramar Bournemouth
Bride beaming as a guest gives his speech
Groomsman giving his speech in the ballroom at The Queens Hotel Southsea
Guests in fits of laughter during the wedding speeches, black and white
Bride, groom and guests laughing during the speeches at Houghton Lodge Gardens, black and white
Two guests laughing during the wedding speeches, black and white
Guest howling with laughter during the speeches, black and white
Guests in hysterics during the speeches at Newtown House Hotel, Hayling Island

Fun Stuff

Napkins in the air, grooms in the air… basically anything in the air!

Guests swirling napkins in the air during the wedding speeches at Hampton Estate, Surrey
Groomsmen throwing the groom in the air
Bride, groom and wedding party doing a high kick line as the bouquet flies at Great Ballard School
Champagne Spray at Fontwell Racecourse
Two wedding guests laughing together at The Queens Hotel Southsea
Bridesmaids raising tequila rose shots at the bar at The Queens Hotel Southsea
Flower girl pulling a face after tasting a lemon at The Square Tower
Guests wearing glow bunny ears on the dancefloor at The Queens Hotel Southsea
Bride laughing as guests wave napkins for the grand entrance to the wedding breakfast at Hotel Miramar Bournemouth
Groomsmen laughing together before the ceremony
Groom pointing to the ceiling on the dancefloor at The Queens Hotel Southsea

Dancefloor Madness

My favourite part of the day… the DANCEFLOOR!

Guests screaming and celebrating on the dancefloor at Newtown House Hotel, Hayling Island
First dance on a cloud of dry ice at Hotel Miramar Bournemouth, black and white
Crazy fun dance floor Dorfold Hall Cheshire
Guests on each other's shoulders on the dancefloor
Guests in sombreros going wild on the dancefloor
Bride screaming with joy on the dancefloor with her dad
Guests lifting the bride on a colourful wild dancefloor
Groom lifted up by his mates on a wild dancefloor
Bride and her friends singing on the dancefloor at The Elephant at Pangbourne, Berkshire
Older guest dancing with glow sticks on the dancefloor at Hotel Miramar Bournemouth
Two brides share their first dance at The Elephant at Pangbourne, Berkshire

See more dancefloor madness (and how to get yours PACKED) here!

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