She Said YES!!!

When you're one of the few to know a proposal is coming...(it's an amazing feeling!!)

Last February I ran a photography workshop + my student shared with me he was going to propose to his girlfriend. I was beyond excited!! I love the excitement and nerves of knowing a proposal is coming and the planning and the details and the ring and of course the "YES"!!

So fast forward many months from our conversation and knowing they are in New York City I smile wondering how things are going and IF anything has happen when I receive a photo and this message below!!!

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I screen shot the message because I was smiling and beaming from ear to ear at the picture they sent me + the joy + excitement on their faces AND then because they asked if I would be their photographer right away!!

+ here I am writing this post to share with you just what that meant.

I see love in so many different ways every time I pick up my camera and photograph people, you can't not. Love varies day to day and person to person but it's there + it's magic + to be asked to be someones wedding photographer is pure brilliance. It's one of my most favourite things ever I LOVE WEDDINGS!!

To be asked to be their photographer right after their proposal is beyond memorable. Being in on a proposal plan is enchanting and thrilling all at the same time. To be trusted with that information on something so personal + something life changing always makes me tingle.

I've been writing 3 things I'm grateful for each night, not because I need to lift myself out of the January blues, although that would be an excellent way if I had them, but because it's important to remember and be appreciative of the people in our lives, the part we play in theirs + the footprints we leave as we go x

Wedding Photography

Congratulations if you just got engaged over Christmas or have started the New Year with all systems go to organise your BIG Day!

I wanted to share this pricing visual if you're on the hunt for a photographer and you're finding your feet with what to budget for with the different services and professionals that combine to create your wedding day + if you have any questions just shout! x

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SO DELIGHTED!!!!!!!!

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OMG!!!!! OMG!! OMG!!!

YES - Doing cartwheels all over the place :-) My images from Mark & Molly's amazing proposal in London has been selected and included in The 10 Most Epic Proposals From Around The World in 2017 over on the Flytographer blog.....wooooohhhhooooooo - YES YES! What an awesome between xmas + new year surprise <3 :-) xx

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True Love.....

Looks like this!

rude not to have a leaf fight lol&nbsp;

rude not to have a leaf fight lol 

I am BEYOND excited for Tom & Emma's wedding next year!!

A couple weeks ago I met Emma + Tom at their wedding venue and got the chance to explore and discuss photography for their wedding in detail with them. We conjured with sunny weather and shhh...a plan b just in case lol. Choosing spots for their private 'just married' pictures, groups images and pictures with friends and family + discussing how the day is going to flow. I'm so excited for next year, it's going to be gorgeous!!.

A haven of nooks and crannies, we had such fun dodging the rain drops, exploring hidden delights and being creative with costume changes + 'Boggin's' their lovely dog was a super model .

Margate ROCKS!!

Heart is FULL, LOVE Margate!!!!!!

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This past weekend was full of joy and delight as I headed to Margate to photograph the gorgeous wedding of David & Dennise <3 at an 800 year old church followed by roof top cocktails and a super special reception at their own pub! This is just a snippet.....more to follow just as soon as I've finished editing their amazing day xx

Featured on The Knot's "How He Asked"!

Super thrilled and delighted to share with you that my images have been featured over on The Knot

How He Asked 

Braydon, 'Flytographer' and I had planned this for a little while, skyping and emailing and it's so fun to see it from Ryan's perspective as she had no idea what had been planned or was unfolding....

"Walking up to the entrance was like a fairytale. The ponds and beautiful visions of green were unreal. I had never seen ponds with real lily pads – I was so taken aback by it all. Braydon took a few pictures of me on his phone near the ponds and then pointed out a fountain nearby with an even better view. We headed that way and we took a selfie in front of the fountain. Then, he said, ‘Let me get one of just you.’ He took a step back and as I posed for the picture, I realized Braydon was on one knee holding a beautiful diamond ring in his hand".

I kissed my new fiancé and shortly after, a woman walked up to us holding a camera. She introduced herself as Jackie, our Flytographer. It turned out she was blending in among tourists the whole time and captured the moments of the proposal. The selfie we took in front of the fountain was the cue that Braydon was about to propose. Braydon let me know that Jackie and he had been emailing and Skyping to plan this all, along with his mom sending that last-minute email for a change in fancier attire. All this planning that he put into the proposal made me fall in love with him all over again.

Heart silhouettes infront of Kensington Gardens

Heart silhouettes infront of Kensington Gardens

Jackie brought out some Prosecco for us and began to take some awesome engagement photos. As we were walking to another spot in the gardens, Braydon’s family arrived and I was so overwhelmed and overjoyed to see their faces, knowing I was going to be a part of such an amazing family that I’ve loved for so long. For the next few hours, we had a blast getting our photos taken as a family. When we were finally wrapped up, I called my parents and they were so happy, and completely unsurprised, but the waterworks still came. As much as I couldn’t wait to see them back home, I was so excited for the whole week we still had ahead of us in London. We all went to dinner and had the best sushi and some delicious cocktails that were perfect for toasting. We ended the night the best way we knew how, popping champagne and having a dance party in the hotel room. It was a day I could relive over and over, it was an absolute dream come true.

Thrilled to be Featured on Buzzed!!

Jumping for joy!! 

22 Marriage Proposals That Will Make You Believe In True Love - Buzzfeed

https://www.buzzfeed.com/cieravelarde/love-is-love-is-love-is-love?utm_term=.xvaDRo6vYJ#.vup4d3LQD9

Such a gorgeous afternoon in Notting Hill AND SO MUCH FUN!!! xx

Life in Print!

We're in PRINT, TWICE :-) 

'Your London Wedding' magazine has featured two of my wonderful couples in their latest issue (March/April 2017) and an article which says a photographer is not just for your wedding but for your life journey.

So chuffed and proud to be featured as one of London's top photographers! #beaming

We've been featured on 'Wedding and Wedding Flowers'

What a mega exciting start to the new year! 

Jon & Juliet's gorgeous Suffolk wedding as been featured this week on 'Wedding & Wedding Flowers' magazine blog. I'm so thrilled and am loving popping some more of their images here to share <3

Have an amazing weekend everyone xx