I’ve had some amazing reviews and feedback.  The most common comment being that despite it’s small size, it’s jam packed full of ideas, tips and knowledge. The reason I think it’s very different from other wedding photography books – because it’s all about what it’s actually like to shoot a wedding not just a blanket overview.  You’ll feel like you’re a fly on the wall watching me shoot.

For those people that email me about putting on workshops,  I’m happy being a wedding photographer and would rather shoot weddings week in and week out than stand up in front of a group of people speaking about it.  That’s not to take away from the hugely experienced photographers who are also fantastic teachers, the wonderful David A.Williams springs to mind, it’s just that there are such a glut of people in the wedding industry who have been shooting for less than five years who think they are suddenly “experts” in their field.  For me personally, there are too many inexperienced photographers in the wedding industry who just enjoy being the center of attention, I’m not one of them.  I’d like to see a move away from this culture and a move towards the art of photography.  After all it’s not about being the next “famous photographer”…….

……it’s all about the pictures and the importance of capturing them.

Click here to buy the book

 “Wedding Photography – A Guide to Photojournalism” published by Oliver Cameron Publishing is my first book. 

The book is aimed at beginners all the way through to professionals. It’s 7×5 in size – so it fits perfectly in your camera bag for inspiration whenever you’re shooting.

I take the reader through every aspect of my shooting and thought process – I want it to feel like the reader is actually there with me on the shoot. I hope it’s well received as I put my heart and soul into it. 

Chapters in the book are:

• My approach to wedding photography
• The Basics
• Preparing for the Shoot
• Shooting the Preparations
• At the ceremony
• Shooting other kinds of ceremonies
• Drinks Reception and Cocktail hour
• Understanding the Importance of Light
• Shooting the couples portraits
• Wedding Breakfast and Reception
• When not to Shoot
• Shooting Destination Weddings
• Post-Wedding Considerations
• Developing your observational skills
• Be inspired

To see inside the book, in a special slideshow CLICK HERE

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Louise & Sarah were both married in December (both their winter weddings can be seen on the blog).

I was really thilled that Cosmo chose two of my brides to talk to and especially as Sarah & Deans wedding shot in the frost was a full page. See below left.

For the full article go to my press section.

See Kerry Morgan Photography in the March/April addition of You & Your Wedding.

It’s always exciting to be featured in the real life wedding section of a bridal magazine as it gives more people a chance to see the work I do and am so passionate about.  It also serves to give inspiration to brides planning their wedding days.

Most of the work on my blog is centered around telling a very brief story of the couples day, not only so the bride and groom themselves can have a peek at a sample of their pictures while on honeymoon but so all of those who follow my blog can see what I’m up to.

This post is slightly different as I want to share more of the details shown in You & Your Wedding this month.  Editors often have tough decisions on what to choose – lucky for me I don’t have page or layout constraints and I know you girls LOVE the details!  So I’ve decided to show more of what I shot on Caroline & Guy’s Fantastic wedding day.

There are another couple of reasons for shouting about Caroline & Guys day, the first is the fantastic Bernadette Chapman of Dream Occasions.  A well know industry expert in all things wedding, Bernadette’s wonderful attention to detail is showcased here to the max!  If your the sort of person that wants to lie back and be pampered before hosting any event, be it a wedding, party or intimate dinner hire a wedding planner!!! They can do the organising and you can relax knowing it’s all taken care of.  Good planners are worth their weight in gold but do your research, a bad wedding planner (and I’ve seen a few!) will be as useful as a chocolate teapot – just because they’ve planned their own weddings – it doesn’t mean they can plan yours.  Anyway, I’ll be doing more on wedding planners very soon, so keep an eye out!

The second reason I wanted to show you this wedding is the weather – remember the summer?  Just look at the flowers, the pretty summer dresses and people without 10 layers of clothing keeping them warm - it won’t be long now and the days will get warmer!  It’s hard to think of lovely summer days when it’s so cold.  I thought this wedding was the perfect way of cheering us all up!  I’m sure it won’t be minus 10 for long!!

Enjoy!

Kerry xx

There was so much confetti I could barely see them under all the rose petals!

Everyone tucked into delicious ice creams from this cute trike outside the church.  The guests loved them!

It was spitting a little outside, so I took the Caroline & Guy under the shelter of this little canopy, I love the soft light in this picture.

Caroline’s mum hung childhood pictures of the Bride, Groom, Best man and Bridesmaids from the fence posts.  Some were very cute – others intentionally embarassing!  Good fun.

The pathways around Caroline’s mum house were lined with lit lanterns and the pretty cystals hanging from the trees caught the light and twinkled.

The tables were so gorgeous! Pretty teapots, teacups, roses, ivy and beads!

Caroline’s stationary complemented her vintage/english tea party look.

I’ve seen these candlesticks in Laura Ashley.

There was a really cool chill out area away from the dancing which featured a juke box.

Outside these fire baskets were dotted around – great touch as the night got chiller and they were a great way of lighting the walkways.

So let me list all the people who made Caroline’s day such a fantastic inspiration!

Wedding Planner: Bernadette Chapman of Dream Occasions

Guy proposed at One Aldwych

Flowers by Bev at Jades Flowers (my all time favourite florist!)

Caroline bought her dress and shoes from Bride & Joy in Milton Keynes

Guy’s suit was from Golding of Newmarket and his tie was from Thomas Pink

Ice Cream Trike from weddingtrikes.com

Marquee from TL Marquee Hire

The cake was made by The Funky Cake Company

Silhouette artist Mike Herbert

Flautist: Anne Allen

Caterers: Chimneys

Band: Supersonic from the Alive Network

Creche: Molly’s Toybox

You can view the article in my press section or if you want to have a look at more (the bits the Cosmo readers didn’t see!) it’s still available in the showcase section of my site.

A big thanks to Nicola & Clive for letting us all see more of their beautiful wedding.

Visit their suppliers here:

Venue – The Garden Barn

Catering – Two Game Birds

Brides Dress - Vera Wang at Selfridges

Brides Shoes – Christian Louboutin at Browns Brides

Grooms Suit – Moss Bros

Grooms Tie – TM Lewin

Bridesmaids Dresses – Whistles

Flowers – The Flower Boutique

Bunting – Country house antique textiles

Cars – Country Classics

Wedding DJ – Sliding Vinyl