WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG
Welcome to the SaywellHQ Wedding Photography Blog
Explore real wedding stories captured in my relaxed, candid documentary style – from full-day and intimate weddings to DIY celebrations and everything in between.
Use the search bar to find weddings by venue, get planning tips, browse recommended suppliers, or view showcase posts from across Nottingham, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and beyond.
DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG
HITCHED 2025 AWARD WINNING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Thrilled to share that I’ve won a Hitched 2025 Award – that’s three years in a row! A huge thank you to all my couples for the continued support.
FESTIVAL-STYLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Festival wedding photography in Northampton capturing Jo & Jason’s outdoor ceremony, tipi reception, fairground rides, live band, pizza truck, and pie van. A relaxed, candid celebration in a field full of colour and fun.
THE RIVER MILL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Candid and relaxed wedding photography at The River Mill in Derby, capturing Mary & Nathan’s laid-back city wedding in a modern documentary style.
HEATH FARM WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Outdoor wedding photography at Heath Farm, a chateau-style wedding venue in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside. Tom & Keeley’s relaxed day was full of sunshine, laughter, and natural moments captured in a candid, documentary style.
PHEASANTRY BREWERY WEDDING PHOTOGRAHPER
Candid and relaxed wedding photography at the Pheasantry Brewery in Nottingham, capturing Sarah & Dan’s countryside barn wedding in a modern documentary style.
SWANCAR FARM WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Shayne and Jake celebrated their wedding with a stunning ceremony in the Gallery at Swancar Farm Country House – a beautiful barn venue tucked away in the rolling Nottinghamshire countryside at Trowell Moor.
WOODBOROUGH HALL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Kelly and Mattie tied the knot in a beautiful, light-filled ceremony in the Orangery at Woodborough Hall – a Grade II listed venue tucked away in the heart of Nottinghamshire.
DODDINGTON HALL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Flora and James tied the knot in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Coach House, tucked away in the stunning grounds of Doddington Hall.
HOW TO USE AI TO FIND YOUR PERFECT WEDDING SUPPLIERS
Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to find your perfect wedding suppliers — from photographers to florists.
WILDES INNS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Keri and Owen tied the knot in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Wildes Inn – a stunning hotel venue known for its luxurious spaces and picturesque grounds.
REVIEWS | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE SONY FE 28–70mm F2 GM LENS
A quick-fire review of the Sony FE 28–70mm F2 GM lens for wedding photography
HODSOCK PRIORY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Steph & Craig were married before their family and friends at the gorgeous Hodsock Priory during one of the windiest storms I have ever seen!