This month’s collection, and the final one of the year, showcases the best of 2019. It’s a selection of photographers’ favourite photos from the past 12 months.
Magical sunset with beautiful love
Photo by Magia Obrazu – We love challenges! We love couples who embrace challenges just like Aldona and Tomek!
After a 10 km trek (with still 10 km to go back), we almost ran to reach the beautiful “Morskie Oko” lake on time. When we finally arrived, it was quite late, but we still managed to take some lovely photos. The real magic happened at the end, just as some of us thought the session was over. Right before sunset, sunlight illuminated the mountain peaks, beautifully reflecting in the water. A final photo stop on a large stone in the lake allowed the bride and groom to relax in the stunning surroundings, creating a unique picture of love perfectly harmonising with nature.
The light. The love.
Photo by Magia Obrazu -It is the picture we had been waiting for a long time: the perfect moment, perfect light streaming through the old palace’s ceiling, and the perfect love of Basia and Alex captured in one instant. Isn’t it magical?
Passionate Kiss
Photo by My Love Momentz Photography / Ivan Lim – Their first kiss? Of course not! But this kiss holds significant meaning—it marks their last kiss before embarking on the next chapter of their lives.
A moment of magic
Photo by Nisha Haq Photography – This was by far the wettest day of 2019, with rain pouring down all day. Despite battling the elements, Laura and Mike were full of energy. Even drenched, they couldn’t stop smiling! Their love for one another shone through, proving that whatever the weather, your wedding day is what you make it—pure happiness and joy. We sneaked out for a few moments of fresh air to capture this magical moment in the rain. Taken at Beaulieu Domus, New Forest, UK.
Beautiful Reflection
Photo by Martine Sansoucy -I had such an amazing day with this beautiful couple! Their wedding was colourful, and the attention to detail was incredible. To capture their uniqueness, I took them out at sunset to play around with a crystal ball. I am thrilled with the result and love how this image turned out.
Having the time of their lives
Photo by Sarah Williams Photography – This is one of my favourite photos from my 2019 weddings, and it was taken at one of my favourite venues too! Clare and Tom had a wonderful wedding at Upwaltham Barns. I stayed longer to capture their evening party, and this shot was taken just after their first dance, when everyone joined them on the dance floor. I love how happy Clare and Tom look in this photo.
Love Is A Burning Thing
Photo by Liam Carroll // ZT Photography – Bride squad…taken at Abode Manchester.
Wedding Knights
Photo by Zo Taylor / ZT Photography – Taken at Clitheroe Castle // Lancashire // UK
Memories of a Wet Summer
Photo by Martelle Photography – The photo was taken on a wet and wild day in July earlier this year. It was late in the evening when I took the bride and groom outside under umbrellas, promising them they would love the shot I had in mind. It had rained almost all day! When the bride saw the image on the back of the camera, she exclaimed that she was actually glad it had rained on her day! This image is now framed and adorns a wall—truly a memory of a wet summer!
The yawn
Photo by Nabis Photographers – I was waiting for the bride to enter the church when I noticed one of her little boys struggling with his shoe. At that precise moment, I saw the little flower girls yawning at the entrance.
Whoops!
Photo by John Steel Photography – This was taken earlier this year at Bagden Hall, West Yorkshire. I had an amazing, fun-loving couple, and as we were walking back after a few minutes of bride and groom portraits, the bride suddenly did a cartwheel, resulting in this moment. I must admit, there may have been a little alcohol involved at this stage!
Attaching the buttonhole flower.
Photo by Paul Gapper Photography – The groom helps his best man attach his buttonhole flower to his suite at Jo and Mark’s winter wedding.
The First Dance
Photo by Paul Gapper Photography – Dancing to The Bee Gees how deep is your love, pleasant surprise to see the Mike, the groom lift his new wife, Laura high in the air.
Unique wedding pose
Photo by Stefano Ferrier – I tried to push the limits of a pose, even though posing isn’t really my thing. I took this photo with the idea of using the fountain and a lot of blurred drops to create something unique. I’m quite satisfied with the result.
Portrait of a Bride
Photo by Stefano Ferrier – A dreamy moment just before leaving her mother’s house: once the makeup was finalised, I spotted some gorgeous light and asked her to pose.
Never let go of me
Photo by Alvaro Sancha – Wedding session in Edinburgh.
Twilight Moment
Photo by S.R.Urwin Wedding Photography/Steve Urwin – A balmy Hampshire evening this summer, during the golden hour, taken in the grounds of the magnificent Elvetham Estate in Hartley Wintney.
Something a Little Epic
Photo by Fiona Walsh Photography – This was amazing. I saw the smoke pits and thought it would be cool to try and light them up a bit. Then I decided to use my ‘light saber’ behind them, and this was the result!
Upside-Down ‘I do’s’!
Photo by Fiona Walsh Photography – How cool is this? They had a fun fair at their wedding! I love their spirit of fun and how much they’re expressing it! This was taken at a wedding venue in Kent.
Autumn Almanac
Photo by Tim Simpson Photography – I’d met Tom and Kerry at the church in Surrey a few months before their wedding and planned to do part of their couples shoot in the field next to the church. On the day, I was thrilled to see the freshly cut field and these fabulous hay bales scattered about. With the warm weather and a great bride and groom, everything fell perfectly into place for this hero shot.
Fireworks in Texas
Photo by Matt Badenoch Photography – Sarone and Nahom enjoying a moment to themselves during the fireworks at their awesome wedding in Dallas, Texas.
Father and Son
Photo by Matt Badenoch Photography – After the ceremony, Dan’s father came up and embraced him for almost a full minute. It was a beautiful and deeply moving moment.
Katie and Ben
Photo by Jacob and Pauline Photography and Film – Katie and Ben sharing a beautiful, romantic moment on the staircase of the stunning Spanish Villa Candela en la Colina near Marbella during their destination wedding in Spain.
Ivana and Ondro
Photo by Jacob and Pauline Photography and Film – Ivana and Ondro at the top of the rock during their beautiful destination wedding in Slovakia. This photo was taken at sunset on Sitno Peak in the Štiavnica Mountains.
Why the long face?
Photo by Albert Palmer Photography – Let me start by saying that nothing has been photoshopped! I persuaded the couple to walk into the field. The groom was quite keen, while the bride was less so! The light was great, but the horses were some way off.
As I positioned the couple, the horses noticed us, became curious, and walked over. Then, all three of them broke into a trot and ran behind the bride and groom. Thanks to the fast frame rate on my camera, I managed to capture a photo where the three horses are evenly spaced out, with the couple perfectly positioned in the space.
It was like magic as everything unfolded perfectly before my eyes. We quickly exited the field afterwards!
Jump!
Photo by Albert Palmer Photography – Totally set up—just for fun! After a hot wedding in Spain, the bride, groom, and many of their friends decided to jump in the pool at around 1am.
I had about five minutes’ notice, so I dashed to the pool, set up some lights, took a few test shots, and hoped for the best! What followed is one of my favourite shots of the year—full of fun, colour, and suspense.
Tears of Love
Photo by Gavin Alexander Photography – This truly emotive photograph was captured at Sarah and Ste’s wedding at Formby Hall.
During our pre-wedding meetings, Sarah never mentioned that her dad was unwell. I had spent just over an hour with Sarah and the girls during the preparations before heading off to document the guest arrivals.
When I returned to Sarah’s hotel room to photograph her dad’s reveal moment, Sarah told me just seconds before he entered that her dad had been very ill.
The emotion in the room was unbelievable as he entered and saw Sarah for the first time. He instantly smiled and began to cry. I was choked up behind the camera, getting in close to fill the frame with pure emotion while keeping the flower girls in shot to add more context.
A Fathers Love
Photo by Gavin Alexander Photography – This photograph was taken at Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa during Simon and Claire’s wedding.
I observed from a distance for some time before taking this photograph. I watched how this child’s father totally adored him. Amidst the usual wedding madness, it was as if time had stood still for them both to enjoy this shared loving moment together.
To take this photograph, I didn’t want to alter or disturb the moment, so I hid behind other guests and shot over their shoulders.
Tenderness
Photo by In the Name of Love Photography – This photo was taken at the stunning boho-style wedding at The Rhynd, St. Andrews. Laura and William had a wonderful celebration, blending Scottish and Romanian traditions.
PRIDE!
Photo by Jason Williams Photography – I met this couple about a year before the event at The Wetlands Centre in Barnes, where I have shot many times. I enjoy same-sex events because there is often an added subtext of community, unity, and sometimes even a bit of defiance, all beautifully manifested by the rainbow theme. So when a rainbow (and a good one!) appeared right on cue, I pretty much commanded the couple to kiss like there was no tomorrow, and this was the result. I’ve significantly increased the contrast and boosted the colours to give it a Wuthering Heights drama that I felt the image needed and deserved. Of its type, it’s my favourite from 2019. Hope you like it too.
Details
Photo by Jamile Andrade – Details of anxiety, will and love!
Blessed love
Photo by Roney Rufino – The strength that this couple has, is something out of the ordinary. The joy, the faith, the complicity. For sure, a blessed love!
I love you to the moon and back
Photo by Eye of the Tyne Photography – Milli and Adam had the cutest coastal wedding yesterday, complete with bunting, fairy lights, great music, and gorgeous weather. We went out to do the couple shots after the wedding breakfast, and the lighting was just perfect. I noticed the moon to the south and wanted to incorporate it into the shot. To add a bit of movement, I had Milli and Adam run across the frame as quickly as they could.
Cheerful first of many
Photo by Carine Bea Photography – This wedding was all about having fun and sharing the moments with friends and family. The first dance took place outside the Lamb Tavern pub, with a live band, at Leadenhall Market. This is my favourite moment of 2019—such a perfect couple! They continued to share their happiness in South America for six months after the wedding, enjoying a long and joyful honeymoon.
Night time kiss
Photo by Sam Gibson Photography – This is a really simple night-time portrait taken using the festoon lighting at Louise and Phil’s garden wedding this summer. I like it because it’s a great example of using what’s available to create something creative and timeless. I also love the symmetry of the final frame.
Emotional speech
Photo by Pedro Filipe Fotografia – This picture is very emotional. The groom was crying like a baby, and his emotion was genuine.
Maxine and her Grandad
Photo by Olly Knight Photography – It was really sweet to see Maxine’s close relationship with her grandad on her wedding day. There were several times throughout the day when she would step away from the bustle and noise to give her grandad a long hug. I loved capturing this moment between them during the afternoon reception.
Tuscany in the Evening
Photo by Olly Knight Photography – It was the evening of a really hot day in Tuscany, and just as the sun was setting between courses, Matt, Holly, and I climbed up a hill across the road from the castle where they’d married. The landscape, the light, and the two of them made this one of my favourite moments and images from 2019.
Bride getting ready
Photo by Laura Barbera Photography
The kiss of light.
Photo by Ladybirds Photography – Another sparkler photo I absolutely love, taken at New Dungeon Ghyll in Langdale. This couple was so good-looking and enthusiastic about the photos; I loved photographing them. I had to finish their day with a magical sparkler exit, and it exceeded everyone’s expectations, including mine.
When the time stood still
Photo by Ladybirds Photography – This shot was taken at Hidden River Cabins, Carlisle. I love creating magical photos—images that make people go “Wooowww,” and a well-executed and edited sparkler photo usually does the trick. This couple was amazing: so in love, so into their photos, and so stylish—everything a photographer could ask for. I just wanted to capture their magic with this shot.
Thinking about the future
Photo by Alessandro Della Savia – A future bride on her balcony in Valtellina, Italy
My girl
Photo by Karolina Kotkiewicz Photography – It was probably one of the most emotional moments between a daughter and her dad that I have photographed. The tears continued to flow for ten minutes after they saw each other. Everything worked perfectly.
Fun By The Sea – Lake District Wedding
Photo by ER Photography – This is one of the most beautiful locations we’ve shot this year. Situated near Kendal, Park House Farm is a new venue with a stretch of coastline right on its doorstep. After dinner, we seized the perfect opportunity to hop in the car with these two lovely people in the back and headed off to the beach for some stunning portraits.
Dancing In The Dark
Photo by ER Photography – This photo was taken in Castlefield, in the heart of Manchester. With no light around, I used a flash behind the couple and asked them to have a little dance in the dark. Sometimes, you just get lucky, and this is one of those moments when everything aligned perfectly.
Abi, Ben and the ferns
Photo by Sally Rawlins Photography – Straight after the hottest day of the year, it was an unusually rainy July wedding day, but I managed to sneak 10 minutes of photos outside with Abi and Ben at their incredible venue, Butley Priory in Suffolk. The lush green of the ferns complemented Abi’s bold, vibrant bouquet and Ben’s royal blue suit, making this a standout photo. It’s my favourite of 2019.
Bruce
Rosie’s dad Bruce was bowled over seeing Rosie in her dress for the first time – an incredible moment at Rosie and Tom’s wedding at Caswell House in July this year.
Let them eat cake
Photo by Hannah Hall Photography – It’s not really about cutting the cake—it’s about eating it! Erin and Wes married at The Cart Shed at Park Farm in Shuckburgh in July this year.
Get down…..
Photo by Andrew Billington Photography – Prita and Michael’s wedding at Iscoyd Park was a fantastic day – two ceremonies, lots of food and drink and a brilliant DJ to take everyone through the evening. I never photograph a wedding by nibbling around the edges but from right in the middle of it – which includes the dance floor!
Beach Trash the Dress – Karyna & Jason
Photo by Jasmin & Matt Photography / Matthew Mathieson – Getting wet and sandy in your wedding attire is one of the most liberating and fun ways to celebrate your marriage. So when Karyna and Jason asked us to photograph the fun, we said HECK YES!
Final preparations
Photo by Tiree Dawson Photography – Beautiful bride Wen asked for a portrait with her bridesmaids on the stairs. I knew I’d prefer this in-between moment instead.
The Wedding Festival to end all Wedding Festivals…
Photo by Hana Laurie Alternative Wedding Photographer – Sarah and Ben DIYed their whole wedding in a barn without mains electricity, and they truly nailed a beautifully relaxed party day. There were tears, laughter, and COLOUR. So many of their friends and family camped for the week before to build and set everything up, and this shot captures just a tiny bit of that…
Wild romance
Photo by Sugarbird Photography – Beth and her squad were enjoying the bouncy castle at her wedding fest themed wedding which featured as well as the bouncy castle, garden games, wedding wristbands and their favourite live act. Shot on location at Stallingborough Grange in Lincolnshire.
bride and groom
Photo by duesudue – happy moments after ceremony!
Bride and Dress – All about Sensuality
Photo by Nuno Lopes – This was my first time doing a nude photo. The bride had done a boudoir session before the wedding, and on the wedding day, she removed almost all her clothes and requested a sensual photo with the dress. Just five seconds after envisioning the image, I exposed the photo to capture the bright light. At home, I corrected and refined the image. I love how the sensuality is present, with the bride, the dress, and her body subtly exposed.
Bridesmaid falls for Bride
Photo by Gary Stafford Photography – Beth and her squad were enjoying the bouncy castle at her wedding fest themed wedding which featured as well as the bouncy castle, garden games, wedding wristbands and their favourite live act. Shot on location at Stallingborough Grange in Lincolnshire.
Love is in the air
Photo by Simon Dewey Photography – Jo had asked for a shot of her bridesmaids holding the L-O-V-E balloons she was planning to display at the venue later in the day. It didn’t go quite as planned.
Against the Wind
Photo by Chic Photo by Jacqui – After the ceremony, we were taking location photos near the venue when a local stopped by in a Land Rover and offered to take us to the top of the hill. Since it’s only accessible by 4×4, we all hopped in and drove up. We were met by hurricane winds and stunning views, and the veil flew perfectly.
Emotions run high
Photo by Chic Photo by Jacqui – This was the first time the groom saw the bride in her dress. He was so overcome with emotion that he cried the whole time she walked down the aisle. It was such a lovely moment to capture.
Tender moments
Photo by Sofie Michelle Photography – This photo was taken at Dean’s Court in Wimborne, Dorset. Away from the party madness of the marquee by the lake, we found a small passageway lit only by light bulbs, giving the couple a chance for some alone time together.
Smoke/Colour at Tunnels Beaches
Photo by Evolve Photography – This wedding day was a little different but a lot of fun! With its own private beach, the venue Tunnels Beaches allowed us to capture this vibrant and playful smoke bomb photo, perfectly capturing the party atmosphere of the day. It’s definitely one of my standout weddings of 2019!
The Florists Bouquet
Photo by Robin Ball Photography – Victoria, who is a florist, got married at the Oak Barn in Kent. Needless to say, the flowers were next level! There were gorgeous blooms everywhere, including a stunning floral arch. The whole place looked and smelled utterly divine.
Rain, what rain!
Photo by Sarah Williams Photography – The award for my wettest and most memorable wedding of 2019 goes to the lovely Vanessa and Mark, who were married at the wonderful Kingdom, Penshurst in Kent.
The outdoor ceremony they had been hoping for was ruined by a downpour that arrived just as the ceremony was about to start, and they had rain on and off all day.
They didn’t let this stop them from having fun, however, and this photo of them in the rain on a space hopper is still one of my favourites. It really shows that despite the horrendous weather, they still had the best time—and were even blessed with a rainbow.
The Bumblebee
Photo by Rich Lawrence Photography – A super wedding at a fabulous location on Dartmoor at Monks Withecombe. As Leah lifted her bouquet, a bumblebee took off, and the camera captured the moment perfectly.