Baby Portrait Photography Once your little bundle of joy enters the world you might be thinking about how best to record those precious newborn moments. It’s amazing how quickly babies grow, one minute they are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and the next they are crawling, walking and getting into absolutely everything! We know you’ll never want to forget that sweet, chubby face or those tiny fingers and toes but it’s hard to take it all in when they are... Read more
Mother Of The Bride Hairstyles
Mother Of The Bride Hairstyles The mother of the bride is the other leading lady in the wedding day proceedings and so a great deal of thought will undoubtedly go into her wedding day style as well as the bride’s. A mother of the bride has probably been dreaming about this day ever since her little girl was born and will want to look as beautiful as she has always imagined her daughter to look as she walks down the aisle. So how should the... Read more
Places To Get Married In Banbury
Places To Get Married In Banbury As the famous nursery rhyme goes, ride a cock horse to Banbury cross and you will see a fine lady upon a white horse. We’re yet to actually see a bride arrive at her wedding on horseback, but there’s no doubt about it that there is an abundance of places to get married in Banbury. It’s one of the biggest towns in North Oxfordshire and is surrounded by miles upon miles of Oxfordshire’s most beautiful brooks, meadows and woodland.... Read more
Your Wedding Day Made Easy
Occasions Photographers have got the photography covered, but what about preventing any other mishaps that might occur during your wedding day? With so much pressure on the big day itself, you’re bound to be worried about every minute little detail. It’s the most important day of your life, so we understand you want absolutely everything to be just right. That’s why we’ve compiled some of the most genius wedding planning ideas for you to browse through to make sure everything runs smoothly from start to... Read more
Summer Wedding Themes
It’s easy to see why summertime is the most popular time of year to get married; the days are longer, dryer and warmer, making it impossible to resist the possibility of an open air wedding ceremony. Popular summer wedding themes range from gorgeous boho country-chic to carnivalesque, fair-ground inspired fun. As the sun starts shining, the wedding venue possibilities roll in; outdoor beach parties, circus style big-top tents, or even a nautical trip to the big, blue ocean are all possibilities if you are tying... Read more
The West Midlands: Home To Some Of The Most Unique Wedding Venues
The West Midlands is home to some of the most exclusive and unrivalled wedding venues in the country. With its romantic scenery and breathtaking views, The Heart of England really is the perfect photography backdrop to the most magical day of your life. Worcestershire in particular offers a distinctively quirky wedding venue in the form of West Midlands Safari Park. The park boasts a trio of eclectic wedding venues, all of which photograph beautifully. For lavish affairs there’s the colonial style manor that is Spring... Read more
Religious Services and Civil Ceremonies
It is always a very personal and emotive decision as to whether you choose to get married in a church, or opt for a non-religious civil ceremony. Church services can be beautifully romantic, but that is not to say that a civil ceremony has to be any less spiritual and magical. The beauty of a wedding day comes from the love that two people share, not from the nature of your wedding service or pre-conceived beliefs about what a ‘traditional’ wedding venue should be. It’s... Read more
Wedding Photography Poses
From traditional wedding poses to natural candid shots, we know how to tailor your wedding photography poses to suit the mood, the weather, the wedding dress and even the colour scheme! We will discuss the types of different wedding photography poses and wedding day scenarios at our pre-wedding meeting. We find that this often helps even the most camera shy brides, grooms and wedding guests. Most people feel awkward posing, but at Occasions Photography we know how to make people laugh, relax and feel comfortable... Read more
Wedding Table Centrepieces
An immaculately set up wedding breakfast room can look simply breath-taking. After the white linen and chair covers, the wedding table centrepieces are the most important aspect to your wedding day venue decor. It’s a good idea to start thinking about this as early as possible, especially if you want to create something more personal and unique to you and your special day. The traditional candle and flower wedding centre pieces can look beautiful, especially with a modern twist. For centre pieces that are a... Read more
Oxfordshire Church Weddings
Oxfordshire is home to some of the most visually breath-taking churches in the country. Churches are beautiful, spiritual buildings by themselves, but we think that there is something extra special about the union of man and wife amongst tall spires and stain glass windows. We never tire of inventing unique and innovative ways to capture the essence of each and every one of our wonderful wedding couples, and Oxfordshire Church weddings are endless sources of inspiration for us. St. Peter & St Paul in Kings... Read more