I'm Sarah, the brains + beauty behind Photo Press. I get excited about being
02/10/2025
//THAT LOOK THOUGH//
The OG poster image!
This will always be one of my fave photos ever! I remember when it was taken and seeing it on the camera screen and knowing it was something special! Thank you so much for the image and also for the killer eye make up!
I used it for all my marketing and flyers as the main image for a few years before my last rebrand, there's just something about it that gets me in the feels!
If you love it too, give it a ❤️
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Alternative wedding/Corpse Bride shoot at Arnos Vale, Bristol suppliers:
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30/09/2025
//IS THIS YOU? BE HONEST//
Me too! I've been winging life for as long as I can remember, following my gut and going against the grain of expectations from those around me, I think my fierce independence is my biggest strength!
Honestly, it's OK to admit it, nobody knows how to do anything in this life, so just enjoy the ride!!!
Save this or send to someone who needs a reminder!
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Wedding planning // Wedding tips // Weddings UK // Wedding inspiration
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29/09/2025
//AUTUMN FEELS//
Taking it back to 2020 for this styled shoot because the colours are totally giving autumn and that's what my office/dining room feels like today...cold but sunny!
I'm finishing up 4 designs this week which are travelling to 3 different continents and I'm wondering when I'll leave these shores since the husband has decided he wants to stay in England for his 50th birthday in November...because he wants to embrace autumn! I was hoping to go to a different continent too but my opinion doesn't cut because it's not my birthday!
Anyway, I've not shared this shoot for a few years so thought I'd bring it back!
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Autumn wedding shoot suppliers:
Photographer & Coordination: Molly Hanlon travels
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Teal Hairpiece & Jewellery Crown:
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Bespoke Cushion & Love Notes:
Videographer:
Lollipops:
Couple: Caroline and
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27/09/2025
//HOW TO MAKE YOUR GUESTS CRY//
Fill your wedding newspapers with things they will love!
Things like:
❤️ Your wedding party members
❤️ A note from the family pet
❤️ In loving memory of those missing
❤️ Family album photos
❤️ Thank your parents
❤️ Things that have meaning to your family!
Every family and your VIPs are different, but there are things that will make even the toughest of guests cry, you just have to figure out what their breaking point is!
If you need help with wedding newpapaers that will make your wedding guests cry and laugh [and all the bits in between], then let me know your plans and wedding date so I an check my diary for 2026 and 2027 [I might even have space to squeeze one or two in for 2025 if you're quick!
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Photo by Bull and Archer Photography at
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Wedding Newspaper // Wedding Newspapers // Weddings Ideas // Wedding Inspiration // Personalised Wedding Stationery // Bespoke Wedding Stationery // London Weddings // London Wedding Planning
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24/09/2025
//HOW IS IT REALLY GOING?//
I hear you! You think wedding planning is going to be all spreadsheets, colour-coded folders and the mother of all vision boards...!
But in all honesty BTS 😵 it's stress eating [which IS a valid coping strategy 🧀], worrying about centrepieces, calculating how many paydays 💸 you have left and wondering if you should just elope!
Just take one day at a time, scrap things that you don't need and ask for help!
Trust me, everything will be OK on the day! 🥂 As long as you are married at the end of the day, anything else will be a bonus so focus on the love and the rest will fall into place. ❤️
Let me know hoe you're doing in the comments or send this to a nearly-wed who needs to hear it today!
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Wedding planning // Wedding tips // Weddings UK // Wedding inspiration
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23/09/2025
//WEDDING NEWSPAPERS BUT MAKE THEM VEGAS BABY//
If you're planning a Las Vegas themed wedding, then these wedding newspapers [and the full styled shoot] is all the inspo you need!
When the vibes say “Take my hand, take my whole life too…” you know the vibes are Vegas! 💘
From Elvis to playing cards, this styled shot is giving Chapel of Love realness 🔥 Think bold reds, dreamy pinks, and a whole lot of personality!💕
Details? Iconic ✨
Mood? Madly in love 💍
Coming soon? To your wedding 📍
Get in touch for Las Vegas Wedding Newspapers just for you!
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Wedding Newspapers // Las Vegas Themed Weddings // Las Vegas Elopement // Pink and Red Wedding Inspiration // Valentines Wedding
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Wedding newspapers: Me/AKA
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18/09/2025
//IS THERE ANYBODY THERE?//
I increasingly feel like I'm talking into the void...tell me there's at least one person there!
I get it, algorithms exist, they change, followers come and followers go, but it's exhausting trying to keep people entertained with stuff I'm doing whilst doing the stuff and spinning ALL the plates, I'm just one person and quite frankly it's too difficult.
I know I'm not the only person feeling this, every small and/or wedding business owner I speak to is on the verge of giving up this year, it feels impossible.
Like I get people telling me I'm too expensive but my costs have gone up 30-40% for most of my suppliers in the last few years, I've cut back on things to the bare bones to avoid putting my prices up, but now I'm barely making any money and price rises are the only option left to me.
I've given everything to this business but I just don't know how much longer I can go on, it feels TOO HARD!
If you run a business, let me know how you're feeling in the comments, or just show me some love whoever you are, I really need it!
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Shout out to that time I danced in the winter sun in Queens Square Bristol like no-one was watching and Jen Marino photographed it...also, my long brown hair!!!
16/09/2025
//THESE WEDDING NEWSPAPERS WON'T END UP IN THE BIN//
Why, because we fill them with love so everyone will keep them FOREVER! I'm all about showing off you and your love story [leave no trace, except love...am I right!?!]
My wedding newspapers are proof that eco doesn’t mean boring!
So if you're planning an sustainable wedding or just trying to reduce and minimise the impact of your day, here are a few things I'm doing to be as carbon neutral as possible and reasons why you should consider me for your wedding newspapers or wedding stationery:
🌲 So far I've planted 1152 trees and offset 24 tonnes of CO2, both at Ecologi to reduce the impact of all aspects of my business. I plant trees with every booking and card/print sold in my shop and offset carbon every month.
📰 I design my newspapers to be full of all the information you need so that there is no need for anything else, no extra cards or paper, but also a keepsake so they don't end up in the bin. As well as that, my newspapers are printed on FSC certified responsibly sourced paper and printed using Inkjet ink which is better for the environment as it uses water soluble pigments. My printers are also working with carbon smart to achieve environmental accreditation.
📦️ My packaging [including boxes, wrapping, envelopes and tape] are all made containing recycled materials and are 100% recyclable including the cello which is compostable. I also do not use any plastic. My cards and art prints are printed on 100% recycled and uncoated stock and made from 100% de-inked post consumer waste which is FSC certified.
So if you're wedding is aiming for zero-waste or just trying to be eco-friendly, then let me help you with you wedding newspapers and/or wedding stationery. Design slots for 2025, 2026 and 2027 are limited, so get in touch via DM now.
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09/09/2025
//COSY SEASON IS COMING//
If you're loving the cooler nights marking the end of summer and are looking forward to cinnamon spiced lattes, hibernating under blankets and relaxing with candles, then this winter shoot is the one to get you in the mood.
Getting married by candlelight and fairy lights is so magical, it's giving ALL the romantic vibes!
Tell me what you love about cosy season in the comments below! ⬇️
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Winter wedding suppliers:
Venue: .co.uk
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Newspaper: Me AKA
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Models: .johnson21 &
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Bath Wedding Planning // South West UK Wedding Planning // Wedding Newspapers // Bath Wedding Stationery // Bath Wedding Suppliers // Bespoke, Custom and Personalised Wedding Newspapers
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08/09/2025
//I'M NOT GONNA LIE, IT HURTS//
Last week, I received my first ever negative review and it cut me deeply.
This business has been a part of me since the start, it's hard to know where it ends and I begin, even my football team-mates call me 'Sarah Gamble Photo Press'!
Since the start in 2017, I've sacrificed everything for this business. Said no to family and friends, missed events, worked until I burnt out, had little to no money at times because I've wanted to see where it takes me... I could go on but you get the idea. So getting a review which tried to damage the strong reputation I've built and years of all my hard work and energy floored me and if I'm being totally honest, it made me question if I should be doing this anymore.
But then I remembered that every single other review I've ever had has been 5 stars and the phrase ' You can't please everyone' keeps coming to mind.
So instead of thinking about one negative review, I'm trying to focus on all of the 5 star reviews I've had instead, because those are the ones that count. I'm not saying I didn't learn from this situation, but I can't let it take over the thoughts in my mind because I need to stay positive about the situation.
So...if you're a past client and you loved your newspapers, please remember to leave me a review.
Also, if you'd like marketing or wedding newspapers, do get in touch. I have a few spaces left this year and 2026 is filling up too.
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Newspaper designed for gorgeous Chloe at
01/09/2025
//THE END OF SUMMER IS HERE//
So summer is ending...this always gives me mixed emotions.
Summer is probably my favourite season of all, I love the long warm days, hazy evenings and the freedom of doing so much more with my time, it's like being set free. It's also my birthday season so I think that has a lot to do with it, August will always be my month of trying to have as much fun as possible.
But...summer is the busiest season for wedding suppliers so in some ways it's a relief that I can have a slower life, get on top of things and make plans for 2026.
Ultimately I'm feeling sad it's over already, but the autumn chills are making me look forward to cosy days under blankets with a book and a coffee in my new garden cabin which is being installed later this month. I guess having this booked in is giving me something exciting to look forward to so I'm not so sad about it being September!
How are you feeling about the end of summer? Let me know in the comments.
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Destination Wedding Program // Destination Wedding Planning // Destination Wedding Stationery // Wedding Program // Wedding Newspaper
//5 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN CREATING WEDDING NEWSPAPERS//
Wedding newspapers are a unique way to set the tone for your wedding day and get your guests excited!
Here is a list of things to think about to make them look like real tabloid newspapers:
📰 Newspaper Headlines - Punchy headlines that grab attention and make people want to read everything is vital. Using colour, bold fonts and witty or personalised headlines that make people laugh or smile will help you achieve this.
📰 Layout - Using columns and keeping everything linear is a must to give the authentic aesthetic. If you want to give it a traditional newspaper feel, use black text throughout or add some dark or bright colours from your palette for headlines or boxes to make it pop and break sections up.
📰 Fonts - Think about the overall style of your day. Will it be modern, fun, retro or vintage? Figuring this out will help you understand what the end look and feel will be, meaning you can choose the right fonts to give the desired effect. Have a look for examples on Pinterest or find fonts on dafont.com. I recommend using bold, serif fonts for an authentic newsprint effect. Also, ensure that any fonts you choose are easy to read.
📰 Colours - Use colour carefully, you really want to help set the tone for your day. Consider all black and white for a classic look or add bold colours for a more fun and modern look.
📰 Order of Content - The order of your content is really important. imagine a real newspaper, it always has a specific format and order. Generally it has the story of the day, followed by other main news stories, then some staple articles, then the fun stuff. If you translate this to a wedding newspaper, it would look something like this: intro or headline story [E.G 'We got married], important info like order of the day, menu and fun stuff is usually all the personalised things about you and your love story and maybe a crossword.
I hope this helps. Remember to save for later for when you need it.
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I'm Sarah, the brains + beauty behind Photo Press. I get excited about being creative, inspiring people and challenging wedding and marketing norms. I believe in representing personalities in everything I do, the quirkier the better. I spend my days designing Newspapers, drinking too much coffee and believing anything is possible. My creations are perfect for events, businesses and ALL celebrations of love, for anyone who 'thinks outside of the box' and wants to share their story with family + friends or clients.
This awesome business was born in 2013 when I started planning my wedding. I quickly found that there wasn't anyone offering the level of creativity I was looking for in wedding stationery and the seed of starting my own business was sewn. Fast forward to 2017, where I quit my career in IT and threw myself wholeheartedly into helping others with similar wedding dreams. I've come a long way since then. I've designed over 100 Newspapers and the best thing is the incredible feedback I get...it makes my heart happy.
Photo Press combines everything I adore: working with amazing people, making industry friends and using my imagination + expert knowledge to create kickass Newspapers. I've gained a reputation for being a glitter wearing ray of sunshine and being passionate + enthusiastic about everything I do. I'm living my dream life doing something I love...what more is there to say!
Aside from Newspapers, I live in Bristol with my husband and 2 cats. I love random adventures, the sun on my face and making lists for everything! My claims to fame are touching Jared Leto on the arm, appearing in the film Early Man and seeing Muse 20+ times (I've actually lost count). I hate having my hair cut, packing for holidays and buying petrol (honestly, I REALLY hate buying petrol). I also have a slightly unhealthy obsession with going to Reading Festival EVERY year (what better way is there to celebrate my birthday?)!
Let me create something just for you
If you're looking for something to represent your personality or showcase your business, let me know, I can definitely help.
+Inclusive - Whatever your history, background and favourite ice cream flavour (for the record mine is Peanut Butter and Cookies), I want to help you tell your story.
+Exclusive - I design a limited amount per year (hey, I'm only one person).
+Creative - My expert skills will guide you through the process until we have a design you're happy with whether you're creative or not.
+Design - Every Newspaper is a collaboration of our shared ideas + your information and images, designed around your requirements.
+Unique - I only offer bespoke designs, meaning no two Newspapers are the same, they are as individual as the people they are created for.
+Environmentally friendly - All Newspapers and packaging are made from recycled materials.
