The sun shone for Scott and Katie for their dream wedding in Cornwall at the stunning location of the Glendorgal Hotel at Newquay. Family and friends who had travelled from all over the country were ecstatic about the beautiful setting for the wedding overlooking Porth beach. Scott and Katie picked up the beach wedding theme [...]
The sun shone for Scott and Katie for their dream wedding in Cornwall at the stunning location of the Glendorgal Hotel at Newquay. Family and friends who had travelled from all over the country were ecstatic about the beautiful setting for the wedding overlooking Porth beach. Scott and Katie picked up the beach wedding theme in their reception decor incorporating seashells, favours in the shape of a boat and tables named for Cornish beaches. The cake was amazing and was full of symbolism for Scott and Katie. Following the wedding the happy... read moreWedding speeches, before or after the meal – that is the question? Here is a brief look at the pros and cons. After Traditional the wedding speeches are done after the meal is over, it is the signal that the formal part of the wedding is over and the fun now begins. Your guests are all fed and watered and therefore more relaxed and ready to enjoy themselves Before This is increasingly popular. Its main advantage is that it allows the Groom, best man and father of the bride to relax and enjoy the meal. It does lessen the chances of a...
read moreI had a great day today with a wedding photo shoot for Epiphany House, Truro for a poster to advertise their wedding fayre in August. Shannon and Jay looked fabulous in their dress and morning suit, provided courtesy of Pauline Holt (originally donated by Benjamin Roberts Bridal Dresses) and Moss Bros. It was such fun not having any time constraints and to be able to pay attention to small details, like dropped flower petals and furniture in the corner of the shot. Shannon’s hair was done by Debs from Simply Hair and make up by Jade...
read moreSaturday was a beautiful day for a wedding in Cornwall. After rain in the night and the morning we packed coats and umbrellas before setting off for the Glendorgal Hotel, Newquay to photograph Mark and Joanne’s wedding. The weather began to clear almost as soon as we packed the umbrellas in the car and it turned into a beautiful sunny day. It was wonderful to meet up with Mark and Jo again and to meet their friends and family. As a photographer one wishes for some cloud cover and less wind, but the guests very much enjoyed the cliff top...
read moreI’ve been looking to do more land and seascape photography in Cornwall as I love the outdoors and spend a fair amount of time there. When I was younger I was far too busy to take photographs as I was canoeing, walking, climbing, cycling etc. With age comes the ability to slow down, at least a little! Most of the photography I’ve done has either been commercial e.g. wedding and event photography or photojournalistic. Of course I’ve always taken photos of land and seascapes but have never really ‘put them out there’...
read moreAs a wedding photographer I’m always looking for helpful wedding tips – and not just wedding photography ones. I came across an article online from “Bridal Guide” and thought it worth signposting. The article is entitled ‘Top 10 Wedding Guest Complaints,’ which is guaranteed to make anyone want to read it ! It lists ten things to be avoided to ensure that your guests have an absolutely fabulous day as befitting your wedding. It covers the following topics:- An inconvenient date by...
read moreIt is coming up to that time of year again – school prom photography. I love photographing school proms because it is wonderful to be part of such an exciting and happy occasion and also I like the pressure of the event. Event photography is always pressurised as it is a fast-moving situation where the photographer has to have the confidence and skill to react quickly to changing situations. One of the keys to successful event photography is anticipating problems that may arise and having solutions to hand. Equipment is one of the...
read moreAlthough based in Truro I don’t often get to photograph weddings in Truro, so it was brilliant to get the opportunity to do so at the weekend. I’ve known Emma since she was a little girl as her older brother was a school friend of my son – both Ian and Tim are also now married. Although I’d not met Dan before, he told me that he remembers me from my going into his school taking assemblies. It is a sure sign of getting old to now be photographing their wedding! It was a beautiful sunny day – great for getting...
read moreBump Photography Truro – Monday was a fabulous evening with Stacey and Rob. Stacey’s bump was obviously the star of the show but it was great spending time with mum and dad too. Many years ago Rob was one of the older youngsters that helped run a teen programme that I was involved in. I know that it has been a long time but it still seems incredible that Rob is now married and a father to be. So, it was great to see Rob again but also a pleasure meeting Stacey – what a lovely couple they make together. Being a winters evening...
read moreNext to wedding photography, event photography is probably my favourite type of photography. Although baby photography comes pretty close too. The NHS Blood Donor Award ceremonies are amongst my favourite events as it feels such a privilege to be amongst so many people who have given either 75 or 100 pints of blood. Sixty donors were presented with a commemorative Dartington Glass award inscribed (or is it etched) with the appropriate quantity of blood donated. In addition, one of the ladies has been organising blood collection for 66...
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Marten is well known as a storyteller throughout mid-Cornwall having worked in many schools for over 20 years. He brings that same storytelling gift to his photography, looking to tell a story - your story.
Marten primarily photographs people, whether it be at weddings, portraits, bumps, babies and children or at special events.
In recent years Marten achieved a Degree in Photography. He decided to go back to college in order to further develop his creativity and challenge himself to pursue personal photographic projects rather than just taking photographs for commercial purposes. You can see photos from his final year’s exhibition under Portfolios. 
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