Don and James's Wedding

As promised in my last instalment, this was the wedding that led to the reception that led to the delicate state in which I found myself photographing 13 noisy children in Halifax the next day.

Don was my manager when I took a temp job on my return to Leeds after my bachelors degree, and whilst I settled into a full time contract with the company around my part time post-grad courses (I've always been a busy person).

My memories of Friday night drinks with the rest of the staff over the 3 years I was there are far from clear, but out of that fuzzy, dry-ice in a night-club type of haze, there are some very sharply illuminated scenes in which there are visible Don dancing like a madman, encouraging me to dance like a mad woman, and lots and lots and lots of beer. And laughter.

We both moved on from that company a few years ago, so it was a particular pleasure and an honour when I received a message on Facebook asking me to be the photographer for Don and James when they finally did the decent thing and married each other after 18years together.

Jo and I teamed up again and returned with delight to Oulton Hall, which we knew well as our old studio had been in Oulton village. It was a perfect late September day, some cloud cover but still warm, and despite both the grooms nerves, it developed into a wonderful relaxed celebration, with loving friends and family visibly proud to be there.

Here are a few of my shots of the big day.

Part of me wishes I'd had my camera at the evening do, but then I wouldn't have managed 2 hours of dancing.....