Sudeley Castle Wedding Inspiration: A Wedding Photography Workshop in the Cotswolds
Cotswolds Wedding Inspiration - Sudeley Castle
In February of last year, I had the opportunity to attend a Photography Workshop (Lark Workshops) hosted by planner, Rebbeca Marie. I didn’t know what to expect, but it truly was worth its weight in gold!
Sudeley Castle
A photography workshop is a way to practise photography without the time pressure of a real wedding day. It creates space to practise using light, composition and shot variety so you can bring those skills to a wedding day. It also provides an opportunity to work with some of the best suppliers in the industry and capture styling details which are truly beautiful.
I like to go into workshops with the same approach I take with real weddings. My wedding galleries are about telling a story, so just like in a film where you open on an establishing shot to set the scene, I start with the venue, in this case, a shot of Sudeley Castle itself. Throughout the day, I focused on all the elements which build a wider picture.
Tammy wore a drop waist dress of my dreams by @jeanjacksoncouture, one of my favourite bridal wear suppliers. Jean Jackson Couture specialises in romantic, modern bridal wear, with collections from Rue de Siene, Aesling and Saint Bride.
Sudeley Castle
Sudeley Castle is a stunning historic gem in the heart of the Cotswolds, near the medieval market town of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. It’s a Grade I listed castle, surrounded by 1,200 acres of countryside and features 10 beautifully designed gardens. I especially loved St Mary’s Chapel (built in 1070).
The chapel is beautifully aged and intricate, and was adorned with a lush flower arch by @sassflower to capture.
The Wedding Breakfast set-up was absolutely insane. The draping really elevated the orangery, which is the dining room at Sudeley.
We also had the chance to capture a bridal moment in St Mary’s Chapel, and I chose to approach this with direct flash for an editorial vibe.
At the front of the house, we shot Couple Portraits with a classic vintage car.
We ended the day in the library, capturing the cake by @annalewisecakedesign.
If you are planning your SUDELEY CASTLE Wedding, or your wedding in the cotswolds and are looking for a Wedding Photographer, I would love to hear from you. Click here to reach out to me via my enquiry form.
SUPPLIERS:
PHOTOGRAPHY: Olivia J Morgan Photography @oliviajmorganweddings
PLANNER/STYLIST: Rebecca Marie Weddings @workshopsbylark
VENUE: Sudeley Castle @sudeleycastle @sudeleycastleweddings
FLORIST: Sass Flower @sassflower
MUA: Amy Rose @amyrosemakeupartist
HAIR: Juta Zorubine @jutazorubiene
BRIDAL: Jean Jackson Couture @jeanjacksoncouture
DECOR: @theluxcollectionuk
CAKE: @annalewisecakedesign
DRAPING: @rebeccamarieweddings
CAR: @chargroveclassics
MODELS: @tamikaaandsam @raeclarke_ @willow_dayy