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Dartmouth Winter Wedding || Carmen and Andy

It was great to return to Dartmouth for Carmen and Andy’s beautiful winter wedding. It was the most glorious December day, with warm sunshine and frost underfoot which made for the most gorgeous photos.getting ready photos, wedding shoes, high heels and pink jewel wellies in frosty grass on dartmouth farm during sunriseCarmen was awesome and hung her beautiful dress on a tree at the top of an icy slope…Everything went better than expected!light pink wedding dress hanging up in tree at dartmouth farm during the sunrise The amazing Jodie Lywood, who I’ve been luck enough to work with before at this wedding, did Carmen’s beautiful plaited updo.black and white photos of bride and bridesmaids getting ready for wedding at darmouth farmThe flawless make up was done by Melissa at Touch of Beauty.black and white photography of bridesmaids helping bride put on her wedding dress and lacing her up bridesmaid smiling at bride putting on wedding dress while shes being laced up at dartmouth farm bride getting ready at dartmouth farm, putting on wellies and showing off garter in black and white portrait of bride outside on farm on winter morning with sunrise, holding peacock bouquetbride arriving in tractor to st saviours church dartmouth wedding in tractor as wedding car, wearing wellies bride changing wellies for heels outside st saviours church dartmouth bride with her son and flower girl in front of tractor wedding car in dartmouthbride walking down the aisle with father and son at st saviours church, darmouth photography of bride at alter with groom at st saviours church bride and groom during ceremonyt at st saviours dartmouth bride and groom sat down during ceremony at st saviours church dartmouthbride and groom exchaning wedding rings at the alter in st saviours church dartmouth bride and groom kissing after church ceremony in dartmouthmarried couple walking down the aisle at st saviours church dartmouth photography of married couple being showered with confetti after wedding ceremony in dartmouthThese moments!wedding photography at dartmouth church of couple just married being showered with confetti and laughing together wedding portrait photography in foss street dartmouth married couple portrait photography in foss street dartmouth, peacock bouquet and blue suit for winter wedding portraits in dartmouth avenue gardens of married couple by fountain with golden water bokeh in background married couple in avenue gardens dartmouth kissing under tree during sunset bridal portraits in avenue gardens darmouth during sunset, bride leaning against tree and looking over shoulder little girl with grandma at wedding reception at dartmouth castle father of the bride wedding speach at dartmouth castle wedding breakfast at dartmouth castle, best man giving speach groom giving speach at wedding breakfast at dartmouth castle and giving presents to parents children having fun at dartmouth golf and country club reception with bouncy castle and ball pit wedding reception at dartmouth golf and country club with casino tables bride and groom cutting cake at dartmouth golf and country club reception night time portraiture with off camera flash photography at dartmouth golf and country club, couple silhoutte bride and grooms first dance at golf and country club reception, off camera flash photography, dancing under balloonbrides eyes smiling over shoulder of groom during first dance confetti balloon pop over bride and groom first dance at golf and country club with off camera flash photographyI get to work with the coolest couples!couple first dance in shower of balloons and confetti at dartmouth golf country club, off camera flash photographylittle girl dancing at wedding reception at dartmouth golf and country club guests having fun dancing at dartmouth golf and country club wedding reception lit with off camera flash photography photojournalistic photography of guests partying at wedding reception at dartmouth golf and country clubIf you’re looking for a wedding photographer in Devon, get in touch!

Paignton Zoo Wedding Photography || Louise and David

During the year preceding Louise and Davids wedding, I loved our email correspondence, meeting them properly at our engagement session and getting to know them and their story. Their love is unbounded.

It was a joy to share their wedding with them and happy tears were shed (and quickly wiped away so I could see what I was doing!)weddng dress hanging in window on personalised hangerLouises beautiful wedding dress is from The Bridal Box in Torquay and the personalised hanger can be bought from Not On the Highstreet.bride and bridesmaids shoes and bouquets from wild floral designs on wooden floorAll the flowers and buttonholes were created by the talented Wild Floral Designs.bridesmaid having her makeup doneHair and make up were done by the lovely ladies at Changing Faces.bride having her hair done bridesmaid getting eye makeup done bride having hair done, hair spray being spraid and hair plaited and tiara put onI have a real love of hairspray catching the light!black and white photo of bride having eye make up done bridesmaids in coral dresses doing selfie in bathroom and high fivingThe bridesmaids gorgeous coral dresses are from Coast.black and white photos of bride getting into her dress bridesmaids doing up lace on wedding dress bridesmaids arriving in wedding car bride arriving to paignton zoo in wedding car looking affectionately at her father portraits of bride and bridesmaids with the wedding carIt was a gorgeous day, the sun crept through the trees and cast beautiful shadows.stylish photos of bridal party walking to the ceremony at paignton zoo bride with her bridal party on the way to the ceremony bridesmaids in coral dresses walking down the aisle at paignton zoo wedding series of photos of father walking bride down the aisle groom crying as bride walks down the aisle,wiping tears from his faceMoments like this. The reason I became a wedding photographer.bride and groom during ceremony, having first kiss and signing the register at paignton zoo wedding bride and groom in a shower of confetti at paignton zoo black and white bride and groom couples portraits by the water stylish bridal party photo, bridesmaids in coral, in front of water bride and groom portraits in the grounds of paignton zoo best men messing around and groom laughing in portraitThe mens suits are from Rosetti Brides.bridal party laughing during the speeches impromtu, DIY type photobooth made with train at paignton zooPaignton Zoo‘s Train made a great impromptu photobooth!father of the bride and guest sticking spoon to nose bridesmaids with their partners at paignton zoo at night with colourful lightsHad to get some photos of the gorgeous bridesmaids and their fella’s using Paignton Zoos colourful night lighting.bride and grooms first dance at their reception at paignton zoo black and white photo of first dance, DJ light reflecting off the dance floor bridemaids in coral dresses having fun at paignton zoo wedding reception guests having fun at paignton zoo wedding reception guest dancing alone having fun funny photo of people being caught doing something and laughingNot sure what I interrupted, but the reaction was hilarious!bride and groom giving flowers to their mothers to say thank you

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‘Best-Of’ 2014 – Thank You Clients

It’s been really difficult distilling down all the photos I’ve taken this year into a ‘best-of’ blog post, but I’ve loved re-visiting all the weddings and portrait sessions of 2014!

I’m so grateful to do this for a living, not only because photography is my life, but because I get to meet so many awesome people and share the best/funniest/tenderest moments of their lives with them.

It’s been an incredible year which wouldn’t have been possible without all the lovely people who chose me as their photographer, so thank you, and I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do!

bride with beautiful blue eyes looking over grooms shoulder, holding hime round the waist showing ring and button holeKaren and Alex’s wedding can be seen here.Pregnant woman laying down on sand on Torquay beach by the sea holding her bumpmother of the groom laughing with guest at receptionBlog of Louise and David’s wedding coming soon!bride sitting in bath drinking champagne getting ready in hotel room couple on their anniversary, wearing blue a yellow coordinated outfits, among lavender, leaning against stone wall in torquayMariannes anniversary session can be seen here.groom crying as bride walks down the aisle in black and white at paignton zoo Wedding Dress Catwalk at the Devon Wedding Show beautiful bokeh from fairy lightsfriends laying on grass linking armsbride and groom walking down steps behing showered with confetti exiting ceremony at paignton zoo bride holding bouquet with rings in focus and groom doing hand heart behind brides back at bickley mill inn receptionGemma and Jasons wedding can be viewed here.anniversary couple on torquay peir wearing matching blue and yellow outfitsbride laughing being showered by confetti outside churchBlog of Jemma and Paddy’s wedding coming soon!best man carrying straddling best man at reception lit by LED video light, blue back light bride and groom signing the register, beautifully back lit with natural light, grooms hand around brides waistfireworks at reception, lit with off camera yongyuo flashBlog of Nicki and Karstens wedding coming soon!Beautiful wedding dress and long lace veil on catwalk at the Devon Wedding Show hosted by serenity bridal shop bride and groom first kiss during ceremony, then bride wiping her lipstick off his mouth, golden bokeh in backgroundBride and groom kissing and foreheads together at outdoor reception in torquayspecial photoshopped bride and groom photo combining engagement session and wedding, before and after stylish couple posing on torquay pier for their anniversarygroom and the father of the bride and groom smoking cigars at relaxed wedding reception toddler on picnic matt for birthday photos in courtenay park, newton abbot funny guest dancing alone at wedding reception in paigntonpeople laughing during speeches at bickley mill inn bridal party holding flowers, grooms men imitating with their bouquets pulling duck faces intimate Bride and groom portraits under trees with beautiful bokeh Engagaed couple kissing in front of beautiful sea view and sunsetLouise and Davids engagement session can be viewed here.black and white catwalk at riviera international center with dresses from serenity bridal shop bridemaids dancing lit by LED panel with pink background Bride shoving cake into grooms mouth and face happy bride arriving in wedding car with dad to paignton zoogroomsmen holding bride and pretending to drop herPregnant woman holding bump on Torquay Pier in front of the seaBridal party and groomsmen on bouncy castle at outdoor reception in torquayphotobooth type guest photos with train at paignton zoogrooms mums home made rose confetti being thrown over bride and groom, groom picking up it off her dress guest dancing with girlfriend with flower in his mouth at receptionGroom in focus then bride in focus diptych, couple photo at outdoor reception, beautiful tree bokehfunny best men trying to feed each other skewers and getting it on the floorFun and Modern Family Photo at CockingtonJemma, Paddy and Logans family portrait session can be viewed here.funny groom dancing with multicoloured lights in background at bickley mill inn wedding receptionfather walking bride down the aisle, smillingbridesmaids in coral orange dresses having fun at paignton zoo receptionfriends at arcade playing guitar hero father holding partners bump and kissing it on torquay beach for pregnancy photoshootbridemaids in coral orange dresses walking down the aisle at paignton zoo Engaged couple at daddyhole plain lauging and kissing in sunset Bride hugging bridesmaids after cockington church ceremony bride and groom showing their wedding rings at reception in torquay, beautiful tree bokeh bride and groom during ceremony exchanging rings, having their first kiss and signing the register best men bromance, doing the titanic pose, dancing and kissing by the sea viewbride and groom and bridal party wearing coral orange dresses by the lake at paignton zoo groom showing ring to grooms men, girly reaction Multiple poses for pregnancy photo session on the beach father of the bride handing over dauthers hand during the ceremonyfirst dance and wedding reception, blue light bokeh lit with LED video light Father and daughter dance at reception, happy and laughinggroom dancing and laughing with best men at receptionfunny best men messing around licking and poking groomcouple visiting torquay on their anniversary in front of the riviera wheelbride seeing herself for the first time in her dress in the mirrorbridesmaids with their partners with colourful lights at night at paignton zoo funny group jumping photo gone wrong with bridemaids dress lifting up to show underwearcrazy dancing at receptionholly collings photography table stand at the devon wedding show in the riviera international centerThanks for a great year. I’m super excited for the weddings and portrait sessions of 2015 and I can be found at the Devon Wedding Show in February if you’d like one of those weddings to be yours!

Happy New Year

Love Holly x

 

Cockington Church and Bickley Mill Wedding || Gemma & Jason

I’m super excited to share the wedding photography from Gemma and Jason’s beautiful Cockington Church wedding and their reception at Bickley Mill Inn, a venue I’ve always wanted shoot a wedding at!

bridesmaid getting her makeup done by Alexandria Bates at home in paignton, getting ready photography bridesmaid putting in her earrings that were gifted by the bride getting ready for wedding at home in paignton, bride laughing with family bridesmaids dresses hanging up, wedding photography details the bridesmaids shoes all lined up, wedding details photography The gorgeous, natural makeup was done by Alexandria Bates.
bridesmaid getting her makeup done in preparation for cockington wedding in torquay by Alexandria Bates bride getting her hair done by jodie lywoodJodie Lywood did an amazing job on the all the ladies hair!jodie lywood doing brides hair in paignton bride putting her earrings in while getting ready jodie lywood doing bridesmaids hair Alexandria Bates doing the brides makeup in paignton Alexandria Bates doing brides make up, getting ready wedding photography Jodie Lywood showing bridesmaids their hair in the mirror bride and made of honour ready and walking down the stairs, bridal preparation photography in torquay bride and bridesmaids standing by the wedding carbridesmaids and bride group photo before ceremony in cockington church torquay, wedding photography ushers posing outside cockington church torquay groom watching his bride walk down the aisle in cockington church bride and groom during ceremony, wedding photography ceremony wedding photography in cockington church torquay bride laughing during the wedding ceremony in cockington church torquay bride and groom exchanging rings during their wedding at cockington church torquay bride and groom having their first kiss during wedding ceremony, photography in torquay at cockington church bride and groom laughing during vicars reading bride and groom receiving blessing during their ceremony at cockington church, wedding photography in torquay bride and groom exiting cockington church after their ceremony bridesmaid hugging bride after wedding ceremony at cockington, torquay photography bride and groom couples portraits in cockington by torquay wedding photographer beautiful couples bride and groom portraits in cockington, wedding photography in torquay groom kissing brides forehead, cockington wedding photography bride and groom portraits after cockington wedding We had our engagement session at Cockington too! So I took the opportunity to try something I’ve always wanted to try, special thanks to Gemma and Jason for going with the flow with me on this. I’m so happy with the result!creative torquay wedding photography. photoshopped bride and groom at engagement session and wedding in front of cockington church confetti being thrown over bride and groom in cockington, torquay bride and groom with wedding car travelling to bickley mill inn for their reception wedding cake at bickley mill inn reception, newton abbot, wedding photography gorgeous table dressing photography at bickley mill inn wedding reception It was a photographers dream to walk into such a beautifully decorated room!
bickley mill inn wedding reception room and table decoration photography bride and groom entering their wedding breakfast at bickley mill inn, newton abbot guests having fun photography at wedding reception in bickley mill inn newton abbot happy bride at bickley mill inn reception, newton abbot photography laughter during speeches at bickley mill inn reception, wedding photography father of the bride doing a speech, groom laughing groom doing his speak at bickley mill inn reception, wedding photography in newton abbot best man doing his speech at bickley mill inn. guest holding baby and laughing with grandfather at wedding reception at bickley mill inn. bridesmaid hugging groom brother in wedding reception photography at bickley mill inn.groom with his sisters who are bridesmaids, newton abbot wedding photography bride with her sisters who are bridesmaids at bickley mill inn reception wedding photography bride with maid of honour at wedding reception bride showing of ring with hands around grooms waist. bride with holding her bouquet of flowers and showing wedding ring at bickley mill inn reception by wedding photographer This lovely cat turned up during the reception.funny cat at wedding reception guest holding newborn baby at bickley mill inn wedding reception saying goodbye to grandparents at newton abbot wedding reception bride and groom portraits at reception venue bickley mill inn by holly collings photography groom doing hand heart behind brides back at bickley mill inn wedding reception by holly collings photography groom with his best man at bickley mill inn wedding reception guests having fun at bickley mill inn wedding reception bride and groom cutting their cake at bickley mill inn wedding reception first dance at bickley mill inn bride and groom having their first dance at wedding reception in newton abbot first dance wedding photography in newton abbot young boy dancing at bickley mill inn reception Jason is a very groovy dancer.bickley mill inn wedding reception with groom doing a funny dance in photography bridal party dancing at reception at bickley mill inn guest dancing at wedding reception at bickley mill inn groom dancing with bridesmaid and guests at his bickley mill inn wedding reception funny guest photography at bickley mill inn, newton abbot wedding reception photography at bickley mill inn bickley mill inn wedding reception

Thanks for looking

Holly x

PS. If you’re interested in booking me for your wedding, get in touch to be sent a PDF guide to my wedding photography!

Karen and Alex’s Wedding || Green House Hotel Bournemouth

Karen and Alex’s wedding was wonderful day I’m proud to have been a part of. Full of great laughs, friendship and love.
Wedding dress hanging in window at hotel in bournemouthbride getting her hair done Sharing the wedding with a long distance friend!Bride and family skyping friend while getting ready flowers being delivered to green house hotel room before wedding in bournemouthwedding ring photography in bournemouth, rings on flowersbridesmaids doing makeup bride doing makeup by window bride and bridemaids photography getting ready having champagne on bed portraits of bridal party getting ready in hotel room in bournemouth bride drinking champagne in bath at green house hotel in bournemouth The whole wedding took place at The Green House Hotel in Bournemouth, it is a stunning venue.ceremony room decorated at the green house hotel in bournemouth bride getting into wedding dress with bridemaids helping in hotel room bride looking at herself for the first time in a mirror bride looking at dress in mirror groom and grooms men before wedding outside hotel showing off cufflinks ceremony photography bridesmaids walking down the aisle dad walking daughter down the aisle at green house hotel in bournemouth wedding photography of dad giving his daughter away during ceremonydevon wedding photography bride and groom saying their vows during ceremony We all got the feels during Ginnys reading.Bridemaid giving speech during the ceremony happy bride and groom saying vows during wedding bride laughing and smiling during ceremonythe first kiss during wedding ceremony by torquay wedding photographer in Bournemouthj bride and groom signing the register photography groom with his hand showing ring holding brides back signing the register in green house hotel bournemouth
registrar handing over the marriage certificate bride and groom walking out after ceremony lots of hugging after wedding ceremony photojounalistic photography at bournemouth wedding of guest talkingThese photos crack me up!best men feeding each other canapes after ceremony in bournemouth The confetti was made by the Alex’s mum!devon wedding photography with confetti being thrown over bride and groom groom picking confetti of bride bridal party photography in bournemouth, fun bouquet photos showing off dresses bouquet photography at bournemouth wedding modern bridesmaids and bride portraits full bridal party portraits, posing ideas for wedding photography, fun and modern grouping What happens when this bridal party were asked to walk forward:
funny bridal party photography groom and groomsmen holding bride These guys are the best…groom and men joking around, acting like women and pointing at ring, outrageous reactions They really are!men posing with bouquetsand this is happens when you jump a bit to enthusiastically in a floaty dress. Don’t worry, she was wearing undies!
bridal party photography gone wrong, funny mistake with dress flying up bride and groom posing with their wedding car bride and groom portraits under trees bride with arms around grooms neck, couples portraits at wedding black and white bride and groom kissing in bournemouth sweet wedding portraits, romantic photography from devon groom holding bride in wedding portraits by torquay photographer bride holding groom around waist and showing off ring and suit brides eyes over grooms shoulders. Modern wedding portraits by holly collings photography in torquay bride and groom entering wedding breakfast guests applauding father of the brides speech, raising glasses grooms speech at green house hotel groom gesturing during his speech bride laughing and drinking champagne during speeches photography of funny best mens speech best men making mistake during speech wedding speech photography hugging after wedding speeches laughter during wedding speeches bride and groom portrait photography by the sea in bournemouth bride and bridesmaids portrait photography by torquay photographer in bournemouth Dan’s buttonhole fell off and landed perfectly.groomsmen holding groom funny bride and groom portrait The wedding was full of bromantic moments with the best men, Dan and Adam.best men messing around by the sea during portraits best men doing titanic pose best man with girlfriendguest laughing at wedding reception groom kissing brides shoulder cutting the cake with ceremonial sword at reception black and white first dance photography, dramatic lighting first dance photography groom dancing with best man at reception funny groom dancing with his best men at reception, torquay wedding photography guests dancing at wedding reception dancing action photography at wedding reception best man dancing with the bride at wedding recpetion best men messing around, funny forward piggy back drunk best men at reception having funguests dancing at wedding reception at the green house hotel in bournemouth wedding reception dancing with chair dancing around chair at wedding reception funny wedding reception photo of guest on knees wedding reception photography in bournemouth green house hotel, groom and best man drunkenly dancing funny best man dancing photos

Thanks for looking

Holly x

PS. If you’re interested in booking me for your wedding, get in touch to be sent a PDF guide to my wedding photography!

Couples Photoshoot in Torquay || Surprise for Anniversary!

From the moment I got Marianne’s first email, I knew I was going to love this session.

couple sat on torquay pier for couples photoshoot on their anniversary

Marianne booked me as a surprise for her boyfriend as they were celebrating their one year anniversary.couple embracing on torquay pier on their anniversaryDon’t they look amazing? I adore their outfits!couples photography session on on torquay pier fun couples photography on torquay pier, black and white image, posing with pole couple on torquay pier by theatre on their anniversary, surprise session!They travel to a new place every month and I was thrilled they chose me as their photographer when they visited Torquay!Couple hugging under lavender in torquay couples photography session on their anniversary couple on the rock walk in torquay fun and natural couples photography in torquay romantic black and white photography of couple in torquay on their anniversarycouple sight seeing, tourist inspired photo in torquayBecause they were visitng, I wanted the photos to capture a bit of Torquay so they would forever remember their time here.couple in front of the riviera wheel in torquay during couples photography session a taste of torquay for these couples photosromantic moment in couples photo sessionboyfriend kissing girlfriend on nose in photography session in torquayThanks for looking

Holly x

Engagement Photography in Torquay || Louise and David

Louise and David booked me to photograph their Paignton Zoo wedding (which I cant wait to share with you!)  and to kick off our engagement photography session, I took a photo of them with their beloved dog Brucie.
couple posing with their dog outside their home before photography session couples photography during sunset at daddyhole plain in torquay We did out session at Daddyhole Plain in Torquay, and the weather was absolutely perfect! I love photographing during sunsets.
beautiful moment with couple kissing and laughing during the sunset in engagement photography in torbay couple walking away and to the camera through grass in daddyhole plain, torquay photography girlfriend with arms around boyfriend smiling during engagement photography session in torquay couples photography session in torquay at daddyhole plain, hugging and holding hands They’re so perfect together 🙂fun candid couples photography in sunset at daddyhole plain in torquay black and white couples photography, girlfriend sat between boyfriends legs I’m so lucky to be a photographer surrounded by such beautiful areas!couple looking at beautiful sea views in torquay during their engagement session Louise and David’s engagement session was a whole lot of lovely!couple kissing in front of the sea in torquay during engagement photography

Ali and Richards Wedding Photography at St Petrox Church Dartmouth

Ali and Richards wedding at St Petrox Church Dartmouth, was the first wedding I ever professionally photographed. I love looking back and seeing where it all began, these are still some of my favourite photos!

Devon Wedding Portrait photography of Ring Bearer at St Petrox Church Dartmouth

Photography of wedding rings on cushion before ceremony in St Petrox Church Dartmouth

Devon wedding photography of bride arriving in wedding car to St Petrox Church

Bridesmaid at St Petrox Church Dartmouth before ceremony, photographed by Holly Collings Photography in Devon

Father walking his bride daughter down the aisle in St Petrox Church, Dartmouth, photographed by Holly Collings

Smiling bride saying her vows during wedding ceremony at St Petrox Church, Dartmouth

Wedding Ceremony Photography in St Petrox Church by Holly Collings in Dartmouth, Devon.

The love and happiness captured in these photos is why I love being a wedding photographer. To be able to preserve these special moments for all of time is truly special.

Groom lovingly looking at his bride during ceremony in St Petrox Church, Dartmouth by Devon Wedding Photographer Holly Collings

There was a constant worry that rain would descend, but when we left St Petrox Church after the ceremony, the sun was glorious. This portrait of Ali is one of my all time favourite wedding photos.

Beautiful bride portrait in sunshine outside St Petrox Church, Dartmouth photographed by Devon Wedding Photographer

Bride and groom portrait photography in the Flavel Dartmouth by Holly Collings, Devon Photographer

I have since had the joy of photographing their baby daughters portrait, twice. Isn’t she beautiful?

Mini armchair photo prop used in baby portrait photography at home in Newton Abbot by Holly Collings Photography

Home photoshoot session in Newton Abbot with Holly Collings Photography covering Southwest and Torbay

Black and white child portrait photography in Newton Abbot, Devon by Holly Collings Photography

Home child photography session in Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton and Totnes

Home family portrait photography in Newton Abbot of brother and sister

“Holly took our Wedding photos in September 2011 and we couldn’t have been happier with the quality and her professional approach. Holly has since taken pictures of our children and I simply loved them!!”

– Ali and Rich, Dartmouth (Wedding & Child Portrait Photography Session)

 

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