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HEY, THIS IS MY BLOG AND A PLACE FOR YOU TO VIEW SOME WEDDING STORIES I’VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF CAPTURING. I’VE TRULY HAD THE PLEASURE OF PHOTOGRAPHING SOME AMAZING COUPLES AND WEDDINGS ALL OVER THE UK AND YOU CAN SEE SOME OF THEM HERE.

Walton Hall Wedding Photographer – Lou & Sean

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Cressbrook Hall Wedding Photographer – Charlie & Andrew

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Shustoke Barns Wedding Photographer – Megan & Jenny

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Nettle Hill Wedding Photographer – Amy & Mike

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A Slice Of Life – The Dixon Family

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Warwick House Wedding Photographer – Jules & Dan

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Packington Moor Wedding Photography – Hannah & Rachel

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Best Wedding Photos of 2016 – J S Coates Wedding Photography

Stoke Rochford Hall Wedding Photographer – Ellis & Gary

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Loughborough Wedding Photographer – Jemma & Matt’s DIY Wedding

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Bawdon Lodge Farm Wedding Photographer – Lucy & James’s Wedding Day

Engagement Photoshoot – Laura & Simeon

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Nuneaton Wedding Photographer – Jodene & Pat’s Wedding Day

Leicestershire Wedding Photographer – Lucy & Mark’s Wedding Day

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Blithfield Lakeside Barns Wedding Photographer – Tom & Becky’s Big Day

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Coventry Wedding Photographer – Crystal & John’s Big Day

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Combermere Abbey Wedding Photographer – Donna & Chris

Catherine & Dave’s Sutton Bonington Hall Wedding

Halstead House Wedding Photography – Kayleigh & Steven

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Shustoke Farm Barns Wedding Photographer – Tristan & Hannah

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Dodford Manor Wedding Photographer – Andrea & James

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The Tythe Barn Wedding Photographer – Mat & Nikki

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Bordesley Park Wedding Photographer – Alex & Charlie

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Bo Peep Farm Wedding Photographer – Ben & Lynsey

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Rav & Sharleen – Birmingham Sikh Wedding Photography

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Lucy & Adam’s Wedding Day

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Coombe Abbey Pre Wedding Engagement Photoshoot – Donna & Chris

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Pre Wedding Engagement Shoot – Will & Emma

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Ansty Hall Coventry Wedding Photographer – Natalie & Scott

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NEW for 2025!! - I’m so excited to be officially

NEW for 2025!! - I’m so excited to be officially launching Hybrid Wedding Packages — This means you can now get both stunning photos & a beautiful highlight film of your big day!   If you love the idea of reliving the highlights of your wedding in a film, but weren’t planning on a full videography team, this is for YOU! It’s still just me, capturing all the magic—no extra cameras, no extra stress, just beautiful, authentic moments frozen in time AND brought to life.I can’t wait to tell your love story in the most epic way with both photos and film! Let’s make some wedding magic together! Drop me a message if you’re as excited as I am!   To all my 2025 couples that want to add this package to their booking, get in touch for a special rate.  FOR MORE INFO & TO SEE SOME HIGHLIGHT FILMS - LINK IN BIO  #HybridWeddingPackage #PhotoAndFilm #WeddingMagic #bridetobe #bridetobe2025 #bridetobe2026 #HybridWeddingPhotography #WeddingHighlightFilm #CinematicWeddings #AuthenticLoveStories #WeddingMemories
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It’s my absolute pleasure to bring you the aweso

It’s my absolute pleasure to bring you the awesome @casey_anne_louise & @richeyh86 - Two legends of the class of 2024, in fact these guys closed off my 2024 with their festive party wedding at @stonebarnvenueSo much fun, festive cheer and the perfect way to end a year... And they looked amazing 🙂Great to work alongsidePhotographer - @j_s_coates_photo - That’s me 🙂
Venue - @stonebarnvenue & @crippsandco
Content Creation - @mbweddings_events
Flowers - @go_wild_flowers
Makeup - @amyrosemakeupartist
Hair - @jutazorubiene
DJ - @jukeboxdjcompany
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ON THE BLOG - LINK IN BIOOn the blog today the f

ON THE BLOG - LINK IN BIOOn the blog today the fun filled wedding day of @shannon_crawford15 & @joecrawford95 at the recently transformed @ansty_hallReally enjoyed coming back to Ansty Hall and love the new look. Shannon & Joe were a joy to photograph and they get an extra 10 points for having a cute dog at their wedding 🙂ON THE BLOG - LINK IN BIO#anstyhall #anstyhallwedding
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ON THE BLOG NOW - LINK IN BIOWe may be way past

ON THE BLOG NOW - LINK IN BIOWe may be way past pumpkins and spooky season but I’m so happy to bring to the blog the fun-packed wedding of @jenwestwood & Zach at @hommehouseSuch a fun bride & groom embracing the season, lovely guests & getting married at one of my favourite wedding venues ever. This was always gonna be a great dayON THE BLOG NOW - LINK IN BIOGreat to work alongside these fantastic suppliersPhotos - @j_s_Coates_photo
Venue - @hommehouse
Makeup - @sashabrownmakeupartist
Hair - @tabithamaccurrachpaine
Flowers - @thefabulousflorist
Cake - @homefarm.kitchen
Catering - @vaughans_kitchen#hommehouse #hommehousewedding #bridetobe2026
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ON THE BLOG TODAY - LINK IN BIOSo happy to bring

ON THE BLOG TODAY - LINK IN BIOSo happy to bring you the rustic festival vibes of @georgiaweir97 & @tomweir96 ‘s wedding day at the fantastic @dovecoteevents ... now on the blogA day filled with awesome people, constant laughter and a cracking sunset.ON THE BLOG TODAY - LINK IN BIOFantastic Suppliers
Photographer - @j_s_coates_photo
Venue - @dovecoteevents
Makeup: @mariellarodhousemakeup
Hair: @carlycoxweddinghair
Singer: @aymeeweir
DJ: @Smoothmovesevents
Photobooth: @photogrooveuk
Flowers: @beacon_bloom#dovecoteevents #oxfordshireweddingphotographer #cotswoldweddingphotographer
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ON THE BLOG - LINK IN BIOMaking its way on to th

ON THE BLOG - LINK IN BIOMaking its way on to the blog today is the epic party wedding at @crazybearhotels - The awesome @jessiechorleykeen & @jjchorley had a beautiful outdoor ceremony followed by some EPIC dancing and celebrations at The Crazy Bear in Stadhampton. Such a cool venue inside and out.See the full blog - LINK IN BIOFeatures the work of the very talented
Photographer - @j_s_coates_photo
Venue - @crazybearhotels
Makeup - @tazedwards_artistry
Hair - @theweddinghairspecialist
Florist- @thedaisychainpr
Band - @faketanband
Cake - @cupcakebakeoff
Photobooth - @freezeframephotoboothsON THE BLOG - LINK IN BIO#crazybear #crazybearstadhampton #Oxfordshirewedding #Oxfordshireweddingvenue #crazybearwedding
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