The perfect places for photos at Blake Hall
I wanted to create a blog post for all my Blake Hall couples, the perfect places for photos at Blake Hall. I have been photographing weddings at Blake Hall for over a decade and it just keeps getting more beautiful. The grounds are breathtaking and it has so many places for iconic photographs for the two of you, and groups.
Outside the cottage
In the morning once your bridesmaids are ready we often get some photographs of the girls, its such a pretty spot, my couples sometimes stop outside the cottage for photos too
On the driveway
If you have opted for two photographers one of us can be capturing the boys finishing touches in the barn, then some groomsmen photos before they head to ceremony and we capture guests arriving. Its the perfect spot for the groomsmen to have photographs before the ceremony, the boys often want more casual photos so they can have a chat and a walk whilst we snap away.
The wisteria and rose wall
The wall leading to walled garden is amazing when in full bloom for photographs of the two of you but even when its off season the twines make a great backdrop, as do the conifers for photos of the two of you. You could also do a couple of small groups down the pathway, but space is limited. Access to the walled gardens are for the bridal party and bride and groom only, and most couples do opt to have the space just for themselves
By Blake Hall
The most iconic photograph at Blake Hall has to be with the house as a background, whilst the house itself is a private residence, so we wont be right in front of it, it does create a pretty epic photograph. And perhaps in the pathway to the side of the house, at the right time of year its filled with the most beautiful roses.
On the swing
Now you have to promise not to push the swing too hard, but again one if the perfect places for photos at Blake Hall is on the pretty swing wth the house appearing just under the trees. In spring time its often surrounded by daffodils
By the Gate
I love the grandeur of the gate and it is definitely one of the perfect places for photos at Blake Hall of the two of you
In the Walled garden
The walled garden is beautiful all year round, but often so different depending on whats in season. From daffodils early spring, to the wisteria on the wall then the big blooms of summer.
Groups by the water
The perfect place for group photos at Blake Hall is by the water , its part of your drinks reception, so you dont have to miss anything, but with a pretty lake/pond behind you.
Golden hour and sunset
Sunset comes down behind the Barns, behind the beautiful weeping willows. With all my couples we will chat through your timings and the idea is that these are so the day runs how you want to, BUT the only thing I cannot move is golden hour (the hour before sunset) and sunset. For photos sunset is usually too late, as that pretty light has all gone, we don’t need an hour (just 10-15mins) so we can be flexible. And of course with british weather we don’t always get golden light, but at Blake Hall even if we get a glimmer between the clouds, its really beautiful!
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