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Do you love colour? I capture colourful, natural wedding photographs. I get excited when I find a colourful doorway, lush greens in a garden, vibrant oranges at sunset.  Don’t hide colour – I celebrate them!  My photography is described as colourful and natural. Colour provide indicators of times of the year, lush greens and autumnal […]

Colourful wedding photography

colourful wedding bouquet by Kathryn Goddard Photography

As wedding photographers, we use a lot of terminologies that you may not understand. This blog is to help you get to know some of the terminology used in wedding photography. Traditional Traditional wedding photos are the standard portraits, poses, and events taken at weddings. These are the images that we get at every wedding, […]

Terminology of wedding photography

Wedding rings by Kathryn Goddard Photography

What are the must-have wedding photos from your special day?  Here is my list of the must-have wedding photos you should have captured on your wedding day.  Must-have photo – Getting ready ♥ Morning preparations full of nerves and anticipation are important moments to capture. It helps to tell the complete story of your wedding day. […]

6 must-have wedding photos

Bride and Groom enjoying a quiet moment together - Gower Wedding by Kathryn Goddard Photography

No matter how large or small your wedding celebration is, hiring a professional photographer to capture all the details, the love and the joy of your day is a well worth investment. These are the one thing you can hold onto forever. How do you choose the right wedding photographer for your day? Get researching […]

How to choose the right wedding photographer for your day?

Bride and Groom at Eastington Park by Kathryn Goddard Photography

I must admit this was session I have been planning and wanting to do for a long time! A pre-wedding photoshoot at Perrygrove Railway in the Forest of Dean. Perrygrove Railway is one of my favourite places to capture memories, whether it is a wedding, a family day out, an event or images for Perrygrove’s website. The […]

PRE WEDDING PHOTOSHOOT – PERRYGROVE RAILWAY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Pre wedding session at Perrygrove Railway, Gloucestershire by Kathryn Goddard Photography

They are part of the family! Why won’t you want to include them your special day? Sadly, this isn’t always practical, pets at weddings pose many challenges and sometimes it just isn’t possible.  If you happen to be getting ready at home, you can have your beloved pet appear in a few photos without too […]

9 Ways to Include Your Pets at Your Wedding

Bride petting dog at Bowden Hall wedding by Kathryn Goddard Photography

Since the law changed in 1994 The Marriage Act allows weddings to take place in venues licensed for civil ceremonies, rather than just places of worship and register offices. This gave couples a huge amount of choice when it came to their civil ceremony venue there are literally thousands of venues out there from barns, […]

Choosing the perfect venue for your wedding day

Bride and Groom Parade Gardens, Bath by Kathryn Goddard Photography

The wedding photographer is a unique service, their job is to capture the atmosphere, the special moments and the love between you as a couple. This is why when selecting a wedding photographer there are lots of things to consider other than the price, you need someone who can capture your day in a way […]

Why should your wedding photographer visit your venue?

Night time portrait of Bride and Groom at Tracy Park by Kathryn Goddard Photography

What is an unplugged wedding and what are the benefits of having an unplugged wedding? An unplugged wedding (where ever its held ) is where you ask your guests to turn off their phones, cameras, tablets, and other mobile devices during your ceremony.  Put simply its a chance for your guests to get away from […]

The Benefits of having an Unplugged Wedding

wedding guest using iPad to take photos by Kathryn Goddard Photography

Can rain ever be good on your wedding day? Alanis Morissette sang about it in her unforgettable song “Ironic,” but does rain on your wedding day have to spell disaster?  You’ve bought the dress, you’ve had your hair and makeup done, do April showers or a freak summer downpour really mean your big day and […]

Rain on your Wedding Day

Bride and groom leaving church in the rain, Forest of Dean