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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

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

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

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

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

You’re finally engaged and ready to hit the ground running with your wedding planning. You may have been dreaming of your perfect wedding for years, but don’t let ideas get ahead of your finances! While setting a budget can seem like a dull task – especially when there’s much more exciting tasks to be getting […]

You’re Engaged! Now let’s talk about the budget! 

engagement ring with heeled shoes by Kathryn Goddard Photography

Dreaming of a magical woodland wedding in Gloucestershire? The Forest of Dean is one of the UK’s most enchanting and ancient woodlands, perfect for couples looking to tie the knot surrounded by nature, history, and breathtaking scenery. As a local wedding photographer in the Forest of Dean, I’ve been lucky enough to capture countless beautiful […]

Getting Married in the Forest of Dean: Venues, Local Suppliers & Photography Tips

There’s no doubt that you need your best girls by your side on your wedding day. Your girls have been there for you through thick and thin – what do you need to know about choosing your bridesmaids? What is a bridesmaid’s role? Bridesmaids are there to support you in the planning of your wedding […]

Here come the girls! What you need to know about choosing your bridesmaids.

Bride and Bridesmaids giggling on sofa, Cheltenham by Kathryn Goddard Photography

Whether you’re planning a family shoot, booking a wedding photographer or getting headshots done for your business, one thing that plagues a lot of people when they book a professional photographer is anxiety about what they will look like in the final pictures? Will they be good enough? Will they look overweight? What will other […]

Nervous about a professional photo shoot? 5 top tips to look your best

Headshot on location by Kathryn Goddard Photography