Photography by Michaelangelo

03/11/2024

And that's a wrap on my 2024 weddings with another visit to London yesterday. Funny how my season started and finished with a wedding in the city 😀

My 2025 books are still very much open, with a great video offer too - get either complementary ceremony, speeches, or even both videos depending on your wedding photography package (as long as you haven't booked a videographer)

I'll leave you with this lovely recent Google review from Ana, who received her wedding gallery last week 🥰

22/10/2024

I know I say this every time I'm in the final stages of editing a wedding, but being restricted to only 80 images for that final round of sneak peeks really is such a struggle!

Ana & Joe, you guys have been super patient while I put my polish on your wedding photos, and to be honest you're probably in line to get one of the highest numbers of photos from a 10 hour day - it's been that hard to trim them down.

Rest assured, it won't be much longer now :) but for now, enjoy a larger selection from the day at The Plough At Leigh last month.

18/10/2024

Life's a beach! We only had a few minutes to grab some couples photos down on the sands at Bournemouth, but I love how they came out 😍

Destiny & Aidan, here are your first round of sneak peeks!

17/10/2024

With the autumn colours now starting to come in, there's never been a better time to have an engagement session ahead of your spring wedding!

Bernard & JP took advantage of the beautiful colours this time last year, and we had a great time exploring Morden Hall Park in south London before their wedding on the 29th February this year.

Go check out the blog below, and don't forget to book your own engagement session soon!

Ahead of their wedding at the end of February, I met up with Bernard and his partner JP for a lovely engagement session at Morden Hall Park in South London.

26/09/2024

Back in October last year I met up with Karishma and Rama for their maternity session around London Bridge on a beautifully sunny day. In fact, more recently, they even booked me for some family photos not long after their daughter was born!

Like a few clients before them, they really wanted to showcase the area in their images, particularly some shots of Tower Bridge, and we had a lovely time exploring the area in the sunshine.

Their maternity session is up on the blog now :)

London Bridge is becoming a bit of a hotspot for me to have portrait sessions, particularly maternity sessions like this one with Karishma & Rama.

18/09/2024

Out of office mode activated.

I will be away from the 19th - 24th September inclusive, enjoying a few days rest and relaxation in Lisbon. After my decidedly short break in May, I definitely feel I've earnt this one!

2024 has been super busy, especially the summer, with lots of new creative projects. It's been a great year so far, and the autumn wedding season kicks off soon. It's also my birthday in a few weeks time 🥳

So as I'm going to be away for a few days, I thought I'd share some sneak peeks from Ana & Joe's big day at The Plough At Leigh from earlier this month.

Hopefully you guys will see these while you're sunning yourself on honeymoon!

02/09/2024

It's been a super hectic August, with lots of family and engagement sessions, commercial work, and of course working through summer wedding editing - including Ronee & Shane's from back in July at Friern Manor...

It's now down to finishing touches this week, and their gallery should be ready to go by the weekend - not long to wait now!

In the meantime, here's your second round of sneak peeks. It's always so hard to narrow these down to the maximum, but I'll give it a go 😅

30/08/2024

The Plough At Leigh is one of those venues I find myself heading back to time and again, and last September I was there for James & Tash's wedding day!

This was such a fun wedding to photograph, especially as James had a big contingent of guests over from Australia ;)

And, as it happens, nearly a year later to the day, I'm there again in just over a week for Ana & Joe's wedding! Honestly you couldn't make it up!

But for now, enjoy the blog of James & Tash, live now below:

Another wedding season, another visit to the Plough at Leigh in Kent, this time for the gorgeous wedding of James & Natasha, with some Australian vibes!

19/08/2024

These two get married in sunny Bournemouth in early October, but for their engagement session I headed down to Salisbury, somewhere very new for me!

They were admittedly a little nervous beforehand, but it wasn't long before the giggles started and they got into the swing of things - which is what engagement sessions are all about - dispelling the nerves in good time before the wedding day.

Enjoy your sneak peeks guys :)

11/08/2024

It's always a joy when my past wedding clients get back in touch to arrange family sessions 🥰

Ishka and Nick got married at The Ravenswood back in the spring of 2022, and earlier this year, Ishka emailed to book a portrait session with their baby daughter. Of course I was delighted, and it was lovely to see them both again, and their new addition to the family.

So here are a few sneak peeks of this cheeky little madam, who mostly behaved herself 😅

10/08/2024

I've taken a bit of a break from blogging while I catch up with weddings and family sessions this summer, but it's time to look back to a rather damp wedding from last year with Jono & Suzy!

I've been quite fortunate that most of my couples getting married have had good weather on their special days, but sometimes you get that traditionally British summer wedding when it chucks it down for basically the whole day...

Despite this, and thanks to a massive marquee in the grounds of Jono's family home, everyone stayed dry and merry and had a great time, so props to them and their guests for keeping their spirits high.

Their wedding is now up on the blog below - go check it out :)

Despite the persistent rain all day, Jono & Suzy didn't let the bad weather put a damper on their super fun wedding in the Surrey Countryside.

29/07/2024

Another family session, another lot of sneak peeks!

I've known most of this family for years now, and in that time I've had umpteen different sessions with most of them, so it was a real treat to get them all together (and some extras!) for a birthday photoshoot for Beth :)

The sun was shining, so we headed to some nearby fields, before heading back to Beth's cute little cottage to round things off before having a lovely lunch outside - and narrowly missing the rain!

28/07/2024

What's the photo limit for posts? 80? That's nowhere near enough for the joy that Beth & Alex brought to the party at their wedding at The Ravenswood last month!

It's finishing touches this coming week, but in the meantime, here's another big ol batch of sneak peeks for you both - and everyone else following my page too 😂

26/07/2024

Shane & Ronee, you couldn't ask for two more giggly and kind people, and their wedding a few weeks ago at Friern Manor was such a joy to be a part of.

It was also lovely to see so many familiar faces, as they got in touch with me after attending Tim & Samantha's wedding - you can't beat a wedding reunion!

Here are your sneak peeks guys - more to come as I work on your gallery :)

25/07/2024

Wedding season is in full swing, but there has also been a big influx of family sessions lately! I've had three in the last few weeks, and have another this weekend. It's been lovely to add some variety to the workflow :)

It also means lots of sneak peeks over the coming days, starting with these from a few weeks back...

Karishma and Rama first booked me for a maternity session in Central London last autumn, and it wasn't long before their little girl was born. They got back in touch for some photos of the three of them in their home to celebrate 6 months of being parents - and they had some adorable little outfits lined up!

01/07/2024

I don't know where to begin with these two...just the most bonkers wedding day but it was just so incredibly evident that they're made for each other in all the right ways.

Thank you Beth & Alex for a memorable day back at The Ravenswood a few weeks ago.

This is just a brief sneak peek for now, it's going to take a while to sift through so many amazing photos, but I know I am going to love every second of it!

30/06/2024

The footie may be keeping us entertained, but don't forget that Wimbledon has just started - so let's throw it back to a tennis-themed creative shoot from last summer with Emily.

I always love taking some time between weddings and family sessions to try out some new ideas and get creative, and Emily is always great at wanting to lend a hand and have a giggle for an hour or two!

https://bymichaelangelo.co.uk/blog/folkestone-summer-tennis-sports-portrait-session-with-emily

I think that's game, set and match :)

29/06/2024

Huge thanks to Beth & Alex for the lovely review earlier today - their wedding was full of quirky touches and unique experiences, and will certainly live long in the memory :)

"Michaelangelo is an AMAZING wedding photographer! Having photos done on the day was one of my biggest worries as I can feel self conscious and forcing smiles for so long can get uncomfortable but Mike made the whole process feel natural and comfortable for everyone, lots of our photos feature us laughing and having beautiful moments with people we love so much. Having seen a couple of sneak peaks now, I can confirm that Mike is beyond talented and just a wonderful person to have with you on your special day - cannot recommend him enough!"

18/06/2024

Another magazine submission from my statement makeup studio day back in February - this time with a gorgeous gold leaf look with Natasha featured in BLISS.

Makeup again provided by the very talented Lara James Make Up Artist, and hair styling by Terri Stevens.

Big thanks to The Pretty Prep Studios near Ashford for hosting us!

14/06/2024

So lovely to have my work featured in print - this was from a self-organised statement makeup studio day earlier in the year.

Big thanks to a great team on the day, especially Lara James Make Up Artist, Terri Stevens, Emily our fantastic model, and the Pretty Prep Studios near Ashford.

10/06/2024

A very happy 1st wedding anniversary (and a day!) to Kyle & Alison, who got married in Orpington before heading to The Plough At Leigh for their reception last June.

And to commemorate, their wedding is now up on the blog so you can relive their day again 🥰

Kyle & Alison got married at St Mary's Church in Orpington before heading down to The Plough at Leigh for their reception on a sunny June day.

15/05/2024

Big thanks to Bradley & Ben for their 5* Google review after their mini wedding last month 🥰

"You exceeded our expectations and more. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer. You were perfect, understood our needs, and the photos we will cherish forever."

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14/05/2024

Last May I had my first visit to Friern Manor for Emily & Dan's wedding day, and in a few months time I'll be heading back again!

A bit of a hidden gem really, from the iconic frontage to the small but well-formed gardens and grounds, it's a lovely little spot to tie the knot.

Emily & Dan's big day is up on the blog below:

Just across the Thames in Essex is the picturesque Friern Manor Country Hotel, and it was here that Daniel & Emily tied the knot in May 2023.

28/04/2024

I can't believe it's been a whole year already! The last time I saw Hailey & Joe their daughter was turning one, now she's two, and has a brand new baby brother!

Here's a couple of quick sneak peeks from their adorable family session last weekend.

26/04/2024

Remember, I don't just photograph weddings, sometimes I do cool lifestyle maternity sessions too!

Yamit & Schahar came to visit London on holiday early last year and wanted to mark the occasion and do something special, so we spent a few hours taking in the sights and capturing some lovely photos of the two of them 🥰

I'm sure these two are growing into parenthood now and are an amazing mum and dad!

Their London maternity session is up on the blog now

Whilst planning a trip to visit London, Yamit got in touch to arrange a couples and maternity session around London Bridge with her partner Schahar.