Back in November, Claire and Jonny got married at St Francis Church in Bristol and then had their reception on the ss Great Britain. For anyone who doesn’t know, the ss Great Britain was a pioneering ship launched in Bristol in 1843. Conceived by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, she travelled thirty-two times around the world and covered nearly one million miles at sea. Got that? Jolly good, history lesson over.
So, it was a crisp, late autumn day and I remember thinking how beautiful the church looked in the low winter sun. The light inside was exactly what I always dream of. It’s a really lovely church and has plenty of space to move around discreetly, exactly what I love for my documentary wedding photography approach. The ceremony was beautiful and everyone joined in with the hymns, I think in large part due to the vicar threatening to single out anyone who didn’t sing loudly enough… An unusual approach but it had its merits.
After the ceremony we dashed over to the SS Great Britain to catch the last of the dusk light on the top deck, then it was down into the ship for champagne, canapes and eventually a meal and some very amusing speeches. It was a lovely evening and the night was finished off by a great band and much dancing. What more could you ask for? Congratulations to Claire and Jonny on a wonderful day.
Beautiful work, Claire and Jonny must be thrilled! The shot of the little girl with the shiny eyes is magic.
What a gorgeous venue! I love the pictures from the bus and the diptych from the processional. Beautiful work!
Great work! Really dig your compositions, use of light, reflections, all of it! Keep rocking it!
Awesome job Sam! Love this wedding .. You’re brilliant at capturing some really great moments!
I just love the genuine emotions you captured in this wedding. The couple must be really happy with these!
Great documentary work! I love the red bus….so English lol
Wonderful storytelling coverage, Sam. So many great compositions and candid emotions – but seriously? Everything from the moment they got on to the ship is just awesome. Nice work!
The little boy looking out the window is TOO CUTE!!
You have a strong talent for capturing emotion, coupled with a unique perspective. Looking at this series, I felt like I was a participant. I enjoyed the photojournalistic moments — many of the photographs I enjoyed the most were of the couple looking at each other. Lovely work.
nice, good storytelling !!
Beautiful, and such a cute shot of that little boy with the hymn book.
Beautiful wedding! Love the capture of the little girl and the expression on her face.
Sam, these are spectacular, you KNOW I love these!
You coped very well with the boat, looks very dark in there.
Love Love Love them. Well done you.
(We must swap those books soon!)
What an amazing wedding Sam and I think you did an incredible job of bringing it to life and telling the story of the day.
Fantastic set of images Sam – have a real feel for the day. And yes, those reflective ones are pretty damn good.
A very good standard Sam!!
Wow, first rate work, really beautiful natural and elegant!
Beautiful wedding and love all the emotions you captured Sam!
Great work Sam, what a great venue! Love that B+W of the Bride and groom on deck and that cake cutting shot is briliant, one of the most interesting I’ve seen for a while.