Helen Sarah Pictures: Blog

Pynes House Wedding Venue

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:45:00 GMT

Megan and Gareth chose Pynes House, the most incredible venue for their wedding in May last year. It was a day with so many smiles, the cutest flower girl and the craziest dancing guests to name a few highlights!

What a staircase for the dress reveal! Megan's dads reaction was just so lovely he was so incredibly proud.

Megan smiled the whole way through the ceremony, after the day this part especially is such a blur, it is so nice to have photos to look back on.

Also to see the smiles tears and laughter you would otherwise miss!

Pynes House made the most incredible backdrop for the outdoor drinks reception.

Megan her sister and dad are all incredibly close. I love this photo as I think it shows that truly special bond. Family is everything.

From this moment on it all descended into carnage and I loved it! When I have been at a wedding all day by the end of the day I really get to know the guests and that is another reason I love the dancing photos. Everyone has had some wine and because I have been there all day they are all completely comfortable with me photographing them, this along with the energy of the dancing and happiness always create some amazing photos.

Wedding Photography at The Post Barn

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:30:00 GMT

Rosanna and Josh got married in Autumn at the beautiful post barn in Donnington. I am always so excited to work here, the venue is just beautiful!

From the start Roseanna could not stop laughing and it was so infectious, I knew it was going to be the most brilliant day!

The post barn is so pretty!

The moment the bridesmaids and bridesmen first saw the dress!

I love this with Josh wiping away a tear as Roseanna walks up the aisle to marry him.

Could they be any happier?

Oh wait I think they just got happier! If you are keen on not having photos looking too posed having someone taking the photos who you feel totally comfortable with is such a big help. The more comfortable you feel with your photographer the better the photos will turn out.

I just love photographing speeches! They make some of the best photos, I just love capturing all of those happy faces

Wedding Photography at Sheepdrove Organic Farm

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:30:00 GMT

Beth and Niv had their wedding at Sheepdrove organic farm, if you haven't heard of it have a look, it is a hidden gem in the Lambourne countryside with a strong emphasis on suistainibility. I have known Beth for quite a while and so was really excited for her special day to finally be here.

The girls got ready onsite in a beautiful cottage, here is the moment they saw Beth in her gown for the first time

So many happy faces I love the confetti as everyone is always so excited to congratulate them, it is such a perfect moment with lots of noise and smiling faces.

Group photos are normally wanted but Beth and Niv really wanted a more relaxed feel to the day, so as well as doing the standard formal poses I photographed them in a more natural style that is more in keeping with who they are and the feel of the wedding.

The weather was wonderful and the relaxed vibe that Niv and Beth wanted was perfect. They are both really relaxed bohemian people so it was never going to be stressful!

Capturing the laughter and tears in the speeches is one of my favourite things to do.

Marshmallows on the fire at the wedding was such a cool idea.

The marquee looked just so beautiful at night!

The Great House Sonning Wedding

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:15:00 GMT

I always love photographing at this beautiful venue, but this was even more special to me as Emma and Rob had to postpone their wedding due to covid so them getting their special day in glorious sunshine was SO amazing to be a part of!

I always get on well with my brides and grooms, Emma and I especially shared some long phone calls about all sorts, we normally started out chatting about the wedding and ended up chatting about just about everything else.

When I arrived in the morning it was madness ( I had already been warned ha) with some very excited children and a really good happy vibe from first walking in the door. Everyone was just so excited it was finally here!

I love Emma's dads reaction and you can see in the background her mum getting so emotional so a particularly special photo for Emma to cherish.

As you can see Rob and Emma could take or leave were just made up, it was so lovely to see them both so so happy! They have been together a long time so it was a really emotional moment.

The food at the great house is AMAZING I can't even describe how good these are! Rob and Emma were so easy going about everything and said to help myself, the most important thing to them was that everyone enjoyed the day and it was so lovely they included me in that.

This complete nutter actually jumped in the river during the drinks reception, by far the maddest thing I have ever seen at a wedding and yes we have photos! I haven't shared here as my second shooter took them and I only share my own images on this blog. The funniest thing was nobody was at all surprised and most guests expressed their surprise he lasted as long as he did without doing it.

Photos during the speeches can be some of the most emotive of the day. I love seeing all the happy faces and emotion.

A perfect way to end the day. Rob and Emma I hope you have the happiest life together, you both deserve it so much.

Wasing Park Wedding Photography

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:45:00 GMT

Wasing Park underwent a lot of changes recently and it was amazing to be back here photographing, the new and and improved gardens area looks outstanding and it is easy to see why Danielle and Ben chose this incredible venue for their big day.

Danielle got ready in Kitts Cottages on the sprawling Wasing Park Estate and then headed down to the bridal suite to finish preparations.

Look at those amazing gardens!

Perfect reactions from a very emotional bridal party

I am a huge fan of getting animals involved in the day, you can see from the photos how much it meant to Danielle and Ben

These guys didn't stop laughing all day!

These guys brought all the party and I was so there for it!

Stanlake Park Wine Estate Wedding

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:15:00 GMT

From the moment I first met Alice and Alex we really 'got' each other. They are massive animal lovers (as am I) and I loved it that they wanted to involve their dogs in their special day. The Wedding was held at the picturesque Stanlake Park Wine Estate with an outdoor ceremony that was just magical.

I loved it that Alice did a groomsman sneak peak, I love different ideas and their reactions were the best!

It was really important to Alice and Alex that everyone had a good time and that the day was relaxed. The drinks reception was perfect with lawn games and the sun shining.

I love crying during the speeches!

What better way to celebrate than with a champagne spray! So fitting for the venue as well!

The dance floor was packed from the word go, dancing photos are so much fun, I love capturing the madness and laughter.

Abbie and Courtney's Wedding at The Post Barn

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:53:33 GMT

Abbie and Courtney first booked their wedding with me in 2019! Many postponements due to Covid and a venue change later they finally got their special day.

The venue was the stunning Post Barn, the venue has opened recently and the photo opportunities there are amazing!

Crying and laughter makes the best photos!

Pure happiness! The look on Courtneys face says it all. I love that you can see the girls so happy in the background.

Pride colours for some super cool smoke bomb photos!

Family is everything.

Escapee artists! We got the shot but this one was so much funnier :D

Most people booking me are big fans of the natural style photos so I always focus on getting photos of people laughing and enjoying themselves, its what the day is about!

Getting creative in the evening with the stunning archway at the post barn as a backdrop coupled with a smoke bomb for a really unique wedding photo.

Flowers- Bramble Cottage Flowers https://bramblecottageflowers.co.uk/shop

Make up- Beauty by Lad https://www.facebook.com/beautybylad/

Wedding Photographer at Ufton Court

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:58:10 GMT

I love Ufton Court, so I was so excited when Louise booked it for her wedding reception. l I first met Louise years ago at college and we got on like a house on fire. She said she always knew that I would be her wedding photographer. We started the day at Louises mum and dads house in Thatcham and then went to St Marys church in Bucklebury for the ceremony.

Bridesmaids waiting for beautiful Louise to come down the stairs....

Louise's dad was so emotional, this was the first time he had seen her in her dress.

Louise laughed when she saw this photo at how happy she was that Matt cried :D

Those faces say it all, a picture paints a thousand words!

The Ufton Court barn looked so fab! I love twinkly lights, the whole vibe of this wedding was just everything.

This was my FAVE thing EVER! I loved doing this so much!

Weddings at Hyde House Cotswolds Wedding Venue

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:58:47 GMT

Weddings at Hyde House in the Cotswolds are perfect for a relaxed day with a country vibe. Josh and Sarah found their dream wedding venue and I was so happy to be picked as their photographer! It was a great honour for me as both of them have worked in the wedding Industry for years and they know so many suppliers, so it really meant a lot to be chosen. I also knew so many of their suppliers (and guests) as we have all worked in the same industry for so long. Josh and Sarah have a really happy go lucky outlook on life and so I knew the wedding would be all about relaxing and having fun. They didn't want loads of posed photos or anything too serious they were mainly after capturing the moment, which is what I specialise in. I want to say a huge thank you to Josh and Sarah for making me feel so included on the day. I really loved every moment of your wedding day and I hope looking through this blog brings back some great memories for you. Superb flowers by Karen Harris, delicious cakes by Katie B and amazing piano playing by the awesome Mr Richard Sully.

The Vineyard at Stockcross Weddings

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:45:30 GMT

Weddings at The Vineyard at Stockcross are always beautiful! As one of my favourite wedding venues to work at I wanted to share a few photos from the venue from a couple of different weddings. I am proud to be a recommended supplier at this exclusive venue, I have worked here since around 2011 and have photographed a party for the owners and photos for their website during this time. The Vineyard and their sister hotel The Donnington Valley were one of the first venues to recommend me as they 'loved my natural style of photography'. It will always hold a special place in my heart and if you have ever eaten here I am sure it will for you also! I hope you enjoy looking through the photos.

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The wedding of Aidan and Kaya at Ufton Court

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Fri, 15 May 2020 16:25:13 GMT

Aiden and Kaya were married at Ufton Court, a beautiful wedding venue full of historic charm, if you live locally you may have gone to visit it as a child. It is still an educational trust and all of the proceeds from weddings are put back into the charity. A special thank you to everyone who helped to make this wedding so special, especially to Bramble Cottage flowers, Lissy Puig and Tesco's for their generous donations, I know Aiden and Kaya were hugely grateful.

Lissy Puig was Kaya's make up artist and she looked absolutely beautiful for her big day.

Aidan and Kaya have a little girl together, he walked in with her before the ceremony started which was such a lovely moment.
Grandad giving Kaya away, fun fact, grandad is an ex Olympic athlete!

Walking in with her little page boy Marley and Seeing Aidan for the first time

Marley looking on as mummy and Aidan exchange rings

Aidan and Kaya hold hands and their little girl joining in

I think every bride wants their groom to look at them like this

This little boy was so funny. I don't think he liked Aiden and Kaya kissing! Everyone else was thrilled!

The brides gorgeous bouquet and flowers were made by the hugely talented Bramble cottage flowers, they were absolutely stunning!

The speeches were really heartfelt and emotional, Kaya putting her hand out to Aidan, while his mum has a cuddle in the background.

Such a brave little boy, he stood up in front of a room full of guests and told everyone how much he loved his mummy and daddy and Aidan, so sweet.

These two made my job so easy, they are so natural together

Aidan and his mum, such a special bond

This is my favourite type of photo to take, I love capturing the moment, they had no idea I was taking it!

I enlisted the help of the wedding guests to take this photo of these two gorgeous siblings while Aidan and Kaya were not looking, as a little surprise to them after the day when they looked through the photos. Thank you to big brother Marley for all of his help getting his little sister to smile.

Aidan and Kaya I wish you every happiness in the world

Weddings at The Gherkin London wedding Photography

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:49:34 GMT

The Gherkin London wedding venue is a wedding photographers perfect backdrop. Blaire and Neil were married at The Gherkin. The wedding had a black tie theme which looked so striking in the wedding photos. I know Blair and Neil personally and I was so happy they picked me to do their photos it was so lovely to see them get married, they have been together forever! Blair looked absolutely amazing in a fitted mermaid style dress and the venue was incredible. This was on the day of the Brexit protests in London, thankfuly I always like to allow more time than I need, so my two hours extra time to allow for contingencies was really needed, I ended up arriving exactly on time, thank goodness I am paranoid about traffic :) I hope you enjoy looking through the photos.

An outfit change for the evening as Blair is a party animal and wanted to be comfy dancing.

First dance... a picture can say a thousand words.

This was one of my favourite moments ever at a wedding. These are Blaire's elderly grandparents, they flew all the way from South Africa to come, lasted all day and then in the evening got up and went mad on the dance floor, everyone was clapping and cheering. I will be happy if I have half their energy and spirit when I am that age!

Congratulations Blair and Neil and thank you so much for choosing me.

The Wedding of Ashleigh and Ben

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:21:28 GMT

Wedding photography at The Great House at Sonning is amazing. The decor is beautiful and it has a river and bridge out the back of the hotel that makes for some fabulous photos. I hope you enjoy looking at the photos of Ashleigh and Ben's day, I have a very natural style of wedding photography and always think the photos should be a by-product of the day and not what the day is about. Ashleigh and Ben really wanted to enjoy their wedding day and spend time with guests, so we spent just 15 minutes doing the pictures of the two of them together, I always try and work quickly to give people natural style pictures of them together but also give them the time to mingle and create memories of the day, which are so often the best photos anyway.

Wedding photos at New Place Hotel

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:30:00 GMT

I was the New Place Hotel Inn wedding photographer for Amy and Andy. What a wedding! It was my first time photographing at this venue and we had the most perfect day for it. The flowers dress, hotel grounds and of course bride were just gorgeous.

This little flower girl loved her teddy present so much

Pulling faces in the mirror before the ceremony

Amy's dad crying as he sees his little girl in her wedding dress for the first time. I love this photo of the two grandmas laughing together before the ceremony

Amy is a cheerleader and we got some hilarious photos of the girls lifting her on the day- this was a first for me!

Bottoms up!

Sparkler photos are the best!

We went outside to take a couple of silhouette photos and I am so pleased that we did as these were some of Amy and Andy's favourite photos.

Cinderella package includes a studio with props set up in the evening for an hour during room turnaround to give the guests something fun to do in that time. Here are some of the guests making some funny memories!

First dance goals, Andy twirling Amy around on the dance floor as the guests look on. The New Inn Hotel is such a wonderful wedding venue I can't wait to work here again.

Wedding Photography at Ufton Court Berkshire

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:30:00 GMT

Like the majority of my weddings it was through a recommendation from friends Louise and Andrew that I met the lovely Kim and Ed. Kim got ready at The Swan at Streatley then it was over to the simply stunning Bradfield College Chapel for the ceremony. It is very unusual to be able to have your wedding ceremony at the chapel as it is reserved for former pupils of the college so this is only the second time I have ever had the opportunity to photograph there and it is absolutely breathtaking inside.

Kim wore a lovely bohemian flower headpiece which complimented the venue and overall relaxed look of the wedding perfectly.

Guests enjoying jokes with the groom Ed before Kim makes her entrance

Kim looked so beautiful, I love the way Ed is looking at Kim in this photo and the photo below of the bridesmaids reactions to this lovely moment.

Exiting the picturesque chapel and it is time for the confetti throw

An ecstatic bride and groom!

Guests congratulate the bride and groom and then it is back to the wonderful Ufton Court for drinks reception and photos.

I always get some of my personal favourite photos during the speeches. I love photographing the guests reactions!

I think Ed is pretty happy he now gets to call this lovely lady his wife!

A great way to finish with guests cutting some shapes on the dance floor! Congratulations to the lovely Kim and Ed x

Ufton Court Wedding photography

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 23:15:00 GMT

Lousie and Martin I knew from photographing a wedding for their close friends Ami and Dan. I actually feel more like these girls friends than their photographer, we all get on so well and we spent the whole morning laughing. Louise and Martin got married in February 2019 at Ufton Court and the weather was unprecedented for a February wedding! The theme was Festival so it was amazing really it stayed dry :D

Ami attempting to take someones eye out with the champagne cork :D

These wedding boots are just the coolest!

Photobombed by the dog, Louise's bridesmaids doing up her shoes while the dog tries to steal all the limelight.

The moment before the moment

Martin wiping away the tears.

The girls so happy to see Louise married.

Having a blast in Rusty and Roses campervan

The dog poking her tongue out for the camera

Wedding guests having a ball, I love getting photos of people laughing and it was easy at this wedding, they didn't stop!

Enjoying an outdoor wedding reception in February outside of Ufton Court main house, Louise and Martin couldn't believe their luck!

Walking through the beautiful woodlands at Ufton Court.

What a room setup! It is just perfect. I love the lanterns they really transform the Ufton Court Tithe Barn to complete that festival look.

Louise at Martin singing at the boys, just what you want when your a teenager your mother serenading you in front of 100 wedding guests, his reaction was so funny!

The girls having an impromptu dance off during the wedding breakfast

Capturing people laughing is the thing I enjoy doing the most, I am normally laughing from behind the camera with them, laughing is so infectious!

The first dance was great Louise and Martin laughed all the way through it and I got some really energetic photos of the guests dancing into the evening.

congratulations to Louise and Martin

Venue: Ufton Court

Dress from The Wedding Dress Barn Kingsclere https://www.theweddingdressbarn.co.uk

Campervan by Rusty and Roses https://www.rustyandroses.com

Country Garden Wedding Nico and Sophie

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:05:00 GMT

Sophie and Nico's wedding took place in Sophie's parents stunning country house, with the ceremony at church of the Ascension Burghclere.
During the consultation I mentioned photos look beautiful with trees and when I got to the house on the day they had planted trees all around the garden, I knew it was going to be a spectacular wedding from that moment on. Sophie's mum keeps her house immaculate, with the white walls, high ceilings and oak beams this room was absolutely perfect for a photo of the dress hanging up.

Mummy and grandma sharing a cuddle

The marquee in the garden looked just gorgeous. The flowers were so wild and natural looking, it all complimented the relaxed English country garden wedding feel perfectly.

Sophie's mum holding back the tears as Sophie is buttoned into her dress.

What a beautiful bride

Guests arriving at church of the Ascension Burghclere

The champagne and canapés flowed as guests enjoyed the drinks reception, it was such a hot day!

We did the group photos while the drinks reception was ongoing, I tried to do these as quickly as I could for Sophie and Nico as they wanted the emphasis to be on a more natural feel for the day. This enabled me to get lots of photos of guests mingling and enjoying themselves which were the most important ones to them.

The perfectly maintained gardens made for the most wonderful photos.

The speeches were so emotional Sophie's dad delivered the most heartfelt words, I love this photo of Sophie wiping away the tears.

I don't think this was his!

A perfect end to the most perfect day, congratulations Nico and Sophie.

Ufton Court Weddings

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Wed, 15 May 2019 15:00:00 GMT

The Wedding of Megan and Tom took place at Ufton Court in Autumn, a beautiful time of year at Ufton Court, one of my favourite wedding venues, I am lucky enough to photograph weddings at Ufton Court often as I am a recommended photographer. I have known Megan for years as she used to work for Buzz magazine and sometimes we would go on assignments together, I photographed and Megan reported on everything from interviewing sir John Madjeski and Reading Football Club to business networking events and everything in between and we always had a really good time, it never felt like work. It was so nice to be involved in Megans wedding day .

I love this picture of the little flower girl helping to do up the buttons on the dress.

It was rainy coming out of the barn, this actually made gorgeous photos!

It poured down the whole day but with clever use of umbrellas and the legend ushers diving in and out of the photos to keep the bride and groom dry we managed to get some lovely shots. Ufton Court has its own private woodland and Megan really wanted the photos taken there, I am so happy Tom was up for it too!

Both of Megan's parents got something in their eye at the same time, what are the chances :D

Beautiful lighting and fairylights in the background make for the prettiest nighttime photo of Megan and Tom sharing a kiss.

Hilarious guest reactions to giant Jenga!

Guests congratulating Tom and Megan after their first dance.

Brollies: Extremely lovely weddings

Venue: Ufton Court

Wedding photos by Helen Sarah Pictures

Weddings at Rhinefield House Hotel

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Wed, 01 May 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Rosie and Tim came to me after a few people they knew put my name forward, I photographed a couple of their very close friends weddings (thank you for the recommendations guys) so it was lovely to see a few people there I already knew. This was my first time working at Rhinefield House Hotel and I was not disappointed, it was a real WOW venue! . It was a photographers dream both inside and out.

Rosie has the bluest eyes, she looked absolutely stunning with long flowing hair and a silk ballgown dress, the look was so very fairytail and with such a grand venue it worked perfectly.

If you are going to look like a princess and get married in a mansion in the New Forest there is really no other choice for the transport. I love horses and this carriage looked so much like the one from Cinderella, just magical.

Rosie and Tim's son walked Rosie up the aisle, as Rosie got to the front she put her hand on his shoulder to say thank you, this is one of my personal favourite photos as I think it captures the most special relationship between a mother and her son.

Rosie's family ecstatic to see them married.

Panoramic views across the New Forest as the horse and carriage makes its way from the church back to Rhinefield House Hotel for the reception, with the wild new forest ponies looking on either side.

The girls posing for bridesmaids photos in the most perfect grounds.

Laughing together on their wedding day

The Speeches always make for some fantastic shots of guests enjoying themselves.

The roulette tables provided something a little different in the evening for guest to enjoy.

A really good evening celebration, the dance floor was packed from the word go! Congratulations to Rosie and Tim.

Wasing Park outdoor wedding

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT

I first met Emily and Kieren when I photographed Kieren's cousins wedding John to his wife Amy. My first thoughts when Emily and Kieren came for a chat about their own wedding at Wasing Park including an outdoor ceremony was this is going to make the BEST photos! Getting ready in the morning Emily wanted to have a really natural look with minimal makeup and relaxed hair down.

Emily chose a simple figure hugging dress, I love this photo of her fathers reaction to seeing her as the finishing touches are completed.

Kieren's dad shares a joke just before the ceremony begins.

I love this little flower girls reaction as bride and groom are pronounced man and wife.

Kieren and Emily laughing together as the readings take place in the victorian summerhouse

And they are still laughing together, I would much rather take a photo like this than getting serious posed look at the camera and grin pictures! I prefer to capture people as they are.

Group photos look so much better when people are really smiling rather than forcing it for photos, I love to capture the group pictures in a more natural way.

The Wasing Park cat had to be in the photos, this cat is winning at life, he is now surrounded by an entire group of cat lovers and being the most cuddly cat in the world this is his lifes ambition. I have lost count of how many photos this cat has photobombed!

Simple flowers in vases on tree stumps looked so gorgeous and fitted perfectly with the natural feel of the day, Wasing Park doesn't need too much as the barn building is so beautiful in its own right.

Tears and a lot of laughter during the speeches. Kieren's; speech was brilliant, he is so funny anyway., it was always going to be good.

The most adorable flower girls ever and their little outfits were just so perfect.

Guests relaxing outside before the evening reception begins.

Some dreamy light in these photos taken when the sun was a little lower in the sky. Wasing Park has the most amazing grounds for photos and as everything is so close together it makes the photos so much quicker to do, so more time for Kieren and Emily to relax with guests and enjoy the day.

Giggling through the first dance a very happy ending to a perfect day, congratulations to Emily and Kieren

Wedding Photography at Oakley Hall

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:49:47 GMT

I met Abbey and Joe through Sammi, Joe's sister who's wedding I photographed a couple of years before, it was great to see so many familiar faces on the day and I felt like one of the girls in the morning. We started the day with all of the girls getting ready in the cottage on the grounds of Oakley Hall.

Abbey's dress was just dreamy with a tulle skirt and high neck, very bohemian and relaxed.

One of Abbeys bridesmaids was an mua and did Abbeys make up in the morning, she looked perfect. Hair was by Nicky Weller, a beautiful relaxed style that perfectly matched with Abbey's dress.

Amazing details dream shoes for any girl! Being given her flowers by Buds Floristry, Abbey's face says it all :)

Doing up the dress, the girls reaction the first time they see Abbey in her dress is priceless.

Tears and happy faces

Time for a couple of photos of this gorgeous bunch before the ceremony.

The boys waiting in the ceremony room at Oakley Hall, Joe is such a joker he is always laughing, this photo perfectly sums up his personality. That is dad laughing in the background with Joe's niece, I wander where he gets it from!

A very happy bride and groom

Possibly even happier wedding guests as Joe and Abbey are pronounced man and wife!

The boys giving Joe the bumps.

Stunning panoramic views at Oakley Hall over neighbouring farmland made for some beautiful photos of the two of them together.

Laughing together, that is all these two did all day, it made my job easy!

Joe laughing with Abbey during the speeches. Abbey and Joe had their wedding breakfast in the marquee at Oakley Hall. Joe's mum wiping away the tears in a more tender moment.

Wedding guests giggling together over photos.

After the room turnaround Abbey and Joe did their first dance, I got this photo just after the guests came and joined the two of them when they thought nobody was watching. The natural photos are always the best :)

The Wedding of Sanne and Gijs-Jan

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:37:02 GMT

Sanne and Gijs-Jan's are a Dutch couple who's wedding I photographed in London, in the Netherlands it is traditional to do a first look photo. These photos show Gijs-Jan's and their other close relatives reactions as Sanne comes down the stairs at the Threadneedles Hotel in London and he sees her for the first time.

This is my second Dutch wedding, the first one was for their close friends Mr and Mrs Van -Stratton who's wedding I photographed a couple of years before and they did their first look with their dog which was so great! The majority of my work comes from word of mouth and I am always busy so a huge thank you to all of my lovely customers for recommending me.

In the Netherlands the order of the day is a little different. The main speeches were done before the wedding took place. The weddings have a really relaxed tone to them which I really love as photographing natural photos is what I love to do.

As this was my first time photographing in London all of us were looking at places to take photos and Sanne found this absolutely incredible market place complete with cobbled streets. We went all around London in a wedding taxi and took photos all over.

Coming down the steps of St Paul's cathedral and the veil caught in the wind making for a beautiful shot.

Street photography mixed with weddings is the best, I love the lady in the background turning to smile at the bride and groom, they got so many smiles walking through.

Big Ben is such an iconic symbol of London

Romantic photos on the bridge with the Shard in the background. These two just looked so fantastic together.

This is quite simply the most romantic thing I have ever witnessed. We were walking through Piccadilly Circus and had actually finished taking photos, we were just walking back to the taxi. A busker is playing Bastille with a crowd of people stood watching. He asks 'Shall we dance?' I totally thought that Sanne would say no, she is a quiet girl but she smiled and took his hand and he led her to the centre and they danced and saw no-one else, just each other. When I said after about how many people were filming on their phones they were so surprised! I love this moment so much because it was not set up for the camera it was two people in love on their wedding day who wanted to dance. In many years when they are old and grey they can show this to their family and tell them this was us dancing on our wedding day in Piccadilly Circus. Keep being so spontaneous and free, you are going to have the BEST marriage! xxxxxx

I might have cried a bit :)

And then to the actual wedding, I think this photo says it all. Two people who are so happy together.

I think Gijs-Jan had something in his eye ;)

I don't think I have ever seen someone so happy!

One final photo at the end of the night, Tower Bridge made a pretty spectacular backdrop! I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog post. If you would like to see if I am available for your date you can visit the contact me page, if I am free I can hold the date for you until we have a chance to meet.

Some of my favourite pictures from 2018

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:44:34 GMT

Wow what a year! I got featured in the evening standards and bride books list of best wedding photos, I have helped stitch people into dresses, seen brides crying, grooms crying, dads crying, even the dog crying and of course a lot of laughter too. I have included a few of my personal favourite images from this year, I hope you all enjoy looking through. If you are interested in booking me please visit the Contact me section of the site to see if your date is available. Please note I normally get booked up well in advance with summer dates being the first to go, so it is best to contact sooner rather than later. Please note if you have an emergency situation e.g. photographer is sick even if your wedding is tomorrow please call, due to the time it takes to edit and put together books I always keep a few dates free and also know a good network of photographers, if I am able to help I will. I will stop talking now as a picture really does speak a thousand words :)

The bridal party getting ready

Finishing touches to beautiful India's make up in the bridal suite of the Regency Park Hotel

Morning light shining through on the dresses a beautiful summers day at Oakley Hall's cottage

Bridal part depart down the stunning staircase of Rhinefield House Hotel

Bridemaids doing up Rachel's dress and putting on her shoes as her flower girl looks on smiling

Pulling faces in the mirror before a beautiful ceremony at The New Inn Hotel

Guests giggling before the ceremony begins in St Nicholas' church at Wasing Park

The two grandmas giggling together before the ceremony begins.

\Bride and groom giggling together as they exchange rings at St Mary and St Nicholas' church Compton

Best bride squad reaction ever to seeing Abbey in her wedding dress at Oakley Hall Hotel

India wiping away tears as Duncan looks on smiling and holding her hand

Groom comforted by his best men holding back the tears as his beautiful bride makes her entrance at Pincents Manor Hotel

A formal photo with a more natural feel to it. The girls all looking incredible before the ceremony at Oakley Hall Hotel

The ring exchange as guests look on smiling at the absolutely stunning Bradfield College Church

Little flower girl can barely contain herself as the bride and groom are pronounced man and wife

Rosie rests a hand on their sons shoulder after he walks her down the aisle to meet his father

Absolutely elated bridesmaids as the bride and groom are pronounced man and wife

A wet walk out from the beautiful Ufton Court

The Wasing Park cat greets a curious wedding guest

Bride and groom laughing together in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in the Victorian summerhouse at Wasing Park

A little cuddle while no-one is watching

Guests go mad with confetti at Wasing Park

The Wasing Park cat milking the cuddles (again) this cat should have been born a dog, I have never known a more cuddly cat

When your a cheerleader and your girls are also all cheerleaders!

Bridal party going nuts for the first kiss at Oakley Hall Hotel

The groom winning at life, such a fantastic speech at Audleys Wood Hotel and the guest reactions were fantastic!

How low can you go?! If your this guest not soooo low but made for fantastic photos at Sandford Springs Hotel

WATCH OUT ITS GOING TO BLOW! Giant Jenga at Ufton Court

Staff member at Gordon Ramsey's restaurant dances with the little wedding guests, I love this picture they were dancing together for ages and the girls absolutely loved it!

An incredible sunset at The Great House at Sonning, this venue is well known for its stunning sunsets!

Panoramic views over the grounds of Rinefield House Hotel, it was my first time working here and this venue certainly did not disappoint!

Bouquet throwing action!

Beautiful mummy daughter moment as the bride has her dress done up, these two are so incredibly close and I got the most lovely photos like this all day it was a photographers dream

Little flower girl cuddles uo to her new teddy, a gift from the bride

Beautiful Kim getting the finishing touches to her perfect look at The Swan at Streatley

BEST reaction from the girls seeing the bride for the first time at The Hyde Barn

The boys heading to the church a little late with no care in the world at Highfield Park

Wedding guests laughing together before the ceremony at Ufton Court

The girls having a moment while getting ready at The New Place Hotel

What a FANTASTIC year!

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:21:39 GMT

This year has been one of the best ever years for Helen Sarah Pictures. I have taken some personal lifetime favourite wedding photos and made some lifetime friendships! Some INCREDIBLE things happened, one of my couples spontaneously dancing in Picaddily circus to a busker playing Bastille on acoustic guitar was one of my lifetime favourite moments and something I will never forget (photos in the video) There were SO many incredible moments the year, this is just a small selection to show you all, you may recognise some people as there are a lot local to Newbury and Basingstoke :) I have so many more to come I am going to need to make another video! :) Thank you so much to everyone who has let me be involved in their most special day, I am so lucky to be able to do this as a full time career for so many years now. Also for all of the people who pass my name on, I don't advertise so without you all there would be no Helen Sarah Pictures! I can't wait to see what next year brings, all my love Helen x

Wedding Photography at Rivervale Barn Yateley

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 17:57:00 GMT

A beautiful Autumn wedding at rivervale Barn to feature as my first ever blog post! Daniela and James were married at Rivervale on 26th October 2016. The weather was wonderful, we had blue skies and Rivervale looked Stunning with all of the Autumn colours. I had previously taken their pre wedding photos and James was worried before as he doesn't like having photos taken, but they all enjoyed it and we got some lovely photos. Daniela got ready at her parents house as it was very close to Rivervale. She wore a beautiful dress with Cinderella inspired sleeves and had her hair in a very loose fishtail type plait. The morning was really fun, I knew one of Daniela's bridesmaids Lynsey really well as we both used to have horses at the same yard and we all got on so well, I even got invited on the hen do, but I couldn't go as I had a wedding. Lynsey is in the first photo, I don't know what she was showing Daniela's sister, knowing Lynsey it is probably best we just focus on it being a lovely natural photo :D

Once Daniela arrived at Rivervale I took a couple of photos as they waited in the car and then went into the barn to say hi to James, who was looking quite nervous!

I think Daniela's parents were pretty elated to finally see their daughter married! Daniela and James have been together a long time :)

After the ceremony a serious amount of confetti was thrown and Daniela and James left Rivervale for a quick trip in the car to enjoy a bit of time with just the two of them. I love the guests faces in the background of the confetti photos!

We always do traditional group shots as well, but it is nice to include some that are a bit more fun/natural. I love the one above with their parents. Everyone looks so happy and it is so sweet how mum is giving Daniela a kiss, I didn't ask her to it was just how it happened.

I love how good the reflection is here! Daniela and James chose this one for the canvas and we turned it upside down and you could see them perfectly! The grounds at Rivervale are stunning in Autumn, the next photos with the red tree behind goes so well with the colours in the bouquet.

The speeches were absoloutely brilliant with a lot of crying and laughter. The best men did a brilliant job and both James and Daniella's dad gave emotional speeches which made fantastic photos. After the speeches it was time for the evening reception. Daniella first chose to dance with her father, I love this photo, you can see the pride in her fathers eyes.

Then it was James' turn and I don't think they could look much happier!

The photo studio was a big hit in the evening, we had so many hilarious photos! I hope you have enjoyed reading my first blog post, please feel free to leave a comment, or if you are getting married and want to see if your date is free please visit the contact section of the website or email info@helensarah.com, thank you for reading and have a great 2017! Helen Sarah xxxxx

Combe Manor Wedding Photography

info@helensarah.com (Helen Sarah Pictures) — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:15:35 GMT

Combe Manor is a real hidden gem in the Berkshire countryside, you wouldn't know it was there! Louise and Andrew were married here on 26th August 2016. The venue is unusual in that it is one of the few remaining privately owned wedding venues and has been in the current residents family for many years. Combe Manor also has its own church, which Louise and Andrew chose to get married in. David (the owner) really gives the venue a personal home from home touch. I have known Louise since we were young children, we went to the same primary school in Cold Ash although Louise was a few years below me.

I photographed Louise's sister Holly's wedding previously and it was really lovely to see Holly and Anthony there with their little boy and now there are four as they have had a baby since :) We started the day at Istyle hair salon in Newbury. It was so relaxed and fun in the morning, we took over the hair salon, the girls at the salon were happy for me to snap away and I got some lovely photos of Louise and the girls enjoying the pampering. helensarah.comhelensarah.com helensarah.comhelensarah.com

After the hair and make up had been done we were back to Louise's for putting on the dress and a little bit of chilling out time. I love this picture of Louise in her mum and dads house she looks like a magazine bride :)

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Then it was time to leave for Combe Manor. helensarah.comhelensarah.com

This was taken as the girls walked up to Combe Manor house to wait for Louise. I quickly ran ahead to get the photo.

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Louise's dad holding up her dress as she walks up the drive of Combe Manor helensarah.comhelensarah.com

A fun one just before we walked over to Combe Manor Church, I loved Louise's veil, a long veil for photos is so great :) Then it was time to walk up that aisle! This was taken as Andrew and Louise first looked at each other. helensarah.comhelensarah.com helensarah.comhelensarah.com helensarah.comhelensarah.com

Louise and Andrew's sister having a little cry :) As you can see from below definitely happy tears!

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Andrew and Lousie walking out of Combe Church, they both look so elated, I don't think these two stopped grinning all day. helensarah.comhelensarah.com

Guests formed a line from Combe Church to the venue (the church and venue are right next to each other) for Andrew and Louise to walk through, they were showered in confetti, so many happy faces. helensarah.comhelensarah.com

Then to the drinks reception and a a few group photos on the lawn. Pimms on the lawn was made for Combe Manor! I love this photo of Louise and Andrew outside Combe Manor Barn. helensarah.comhelensarah.com helensarah.comhelensarah.com helensarah.comhelensarah.com

The photos of people relaxing and enjoying themselves are always some of my favourites, I think these kind of photos are what help Louise and Andrew to look back and remember what a brilliant time everyone had. Also they get to see parts of the day they would have otherwise missed, it all goes by so fast.

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This is my idea of a CAKE! I love cheese!!!!! helensarah.comhelensarah.com helensarah.comhelensarah.com

A standing ovation for the happy couple as they enter the Combe Manor Barn. helensarah.comhelensarah.com

We did a few photos in the early evening light in the grounds of Combe Manor.

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I love this panoramic, all of us are totally obsessed with the T.V series Peaky Blinders and when I took this photo I thought it has the peaky blinders look to it. The views in the background are stunning, this was taken in the grounds of Combe Manor and the hill in the background I think is Combe Gibbet helensarah.comhelensarah.com

Andrew suggested we all get in for a selfie, I totally forgot about this photo until I got to it while I was editing, it made me laugh, I have it as my cover photo on Facebook now :) helensarah.comhelensarah.com

I love this photo, the first dance and surrounded by guests but there could be nobody else in the room. THE END :) I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog post.