The morning broke like a promise kept. I arrived at Shortflatt Tower just after the sun crested the Cheviot Hills, spilling golden light across twenty acres of rolling lawns and wildflower meadows. The 14th-century pele tower stood sentinel, ivy climbing its honey-coloured stone like nature’s own lace. Grade I listed, once a fortress against border reivers, now a sanctuary for love stories. Fun fact: Northumberland boasts more castles than any other English county—seventy in total—and Shortflatt is among the most romantic.

I parked near the old stables, the air thick with the scent of cut grass and honeysuckle. Temperature: a perfect 18 °C with a gentle breeze that promised veil-fluttering photos later. After unloading my bags into the tower’s discreet photographer alcove (a kitchen), I paused to breathe it in. Wedding tip #1: always arrive early enough to feel the venue’s heartbeat before the day accelerates.

When you book your wedding photography, you’re not just hiring me to turn up with a camera, snap a few shots, and send you a folder of images. You’re investing in a full professional service — one that runs smoothly from the very first enquiry to the moment you’re holding your wedding album in your hands.

And here’s something many couples don’t realise: behind the scenes, I’ve built my workflow on some of the very best professional photography software available.

Why does this matter to you? Because it means your journey with me is as stress-free, organised, and enjoyable as possible. It means your memories are safe, your payments are secure, and your wedding images are treated with care using industry-leading tools.

Let me take you behind the curtain and show you how it all works.