Last year my good friend and photographer extraordinaire Mandy Charlton announced that she would be renewing her vows with Paul, her husband of 10 years, which was exciting news… It got even better when she asked myself, James Burns and Jamie Emerson if we would photograph the whole day. We all jumped at the chance, especially as Mandy told us that we had free rein to shoot on the day, cue lots of plotting and planning between us.
After a night out with Mandy & Paul, where they met yet another of our photography friends we soon added Mark Scholey to the photography pot. Now 4 photographers strong, all with different styles, ideas and kit options, we knew there would be a whole load of creative juices flowing. We knew it would be vintage themed, and that Mandy wanted to shoot in a couple of locations in and around Newcastle, we were all excited.
The day started with bacon and sausage butties served up by the generous Café Burns, we then split off with Jamie & Mark heading over to meet Paul, whilst James & I met up with Mandy at her hotel where she was excitedly getting ready with the girls.
I took a lot of inspiration from many photographers and their style throughout the day, so thank you to all those who are an inspiration to me.
I’ll apologise now as it’s fairly image heavy post… Enjoy!
The girls getting ready, I was told they aren’t always this girly.
The Twitter inspired vintage necklace that Mandy found was gorgeous.
The day wasn’t completely fuelled by Champagne & Calpol, but it might have started out that way…
The love was there for all to see when Mandy & Paul were together at the Vows Renewal
Iain had a cool retro Dr Who style suit, and the obligatory cool Converse sneakers.
Part 1: Paul’s fun nature shining through on the day.
Part 2: Paul’s fun nature shining through on the day.
Part 3: Paul’s fun nature shining through on the day.
More love on the day.
This summed up the rest of the night along with the dancing…
Thanks once again to Paul & Mandy for asking me to be a guest and also for the privilege of capturing the day, here’s to the next 10 years.