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Wedisson Award winner Paul Hickey on Cheryl and Josh's Hogarths Stone Manor wedding in Worcestershire: relaxed documentary moments and creative night portraits.

A rainy August wedding at Bennetts Willow Barn in Worcester, with handfasting, a three-year-old ring bearer, smoke portraits and flash-lit evening portraits.

Isabelle & Chris’s rainy August wedding at The Commandery, Worcester: a Great Hall ceremony, garden portraits and gel-lit night portraits by Paul Hickey.

Katie & Tom’s Berry Head Hotel wedding in Brixham, Devon: a walled-garden ceremony, sea-view group photographs and flash-lit portraits on the rocks by award-winning Paul Hickey.

Holly & Dan’s Nailcote Hall wedding in Warwickshire: staircase ceremony, golf-course portraits and creative night portraits by award-winning Paul Hickey.

A relaxed summer wedding at Hogarths Stone Manor in Worcestershire, with an outdoor ceremony, blue smoke, sunset portraits and a brilliant evening celebration.

Angela and Tafarie’s colourful summer wedding at Warwick House, Southam, with an outdoor ceremony in full sun, Phase One Steel Band, a Jamaican rum cake and smoke portraits after dark.

I photographed Christine and Greg's wedding at The Welcombe Hotel, Warwickshire: a Chinese tea ceremony, an outdoor ceremony over the golf course, and off-camera flash portraits after dark.

Rebecca and Will's wedding at Bordesley Park, Worcestershire, documentary coverage by day, creative night portraits by evening.

Josie and Sam married at St Leonard's Church in Bretforton on a hot late-May Saturday, before a reception at The Fleece Inn's historic barn. Confetti, a sunset silhouette against the church tower, and a champagne spray made for one of the season's more memorable days.

A quiet, unhurried wedding at Huntsmill Farm, Buckinghamshire, with a silhouette against the courtyard wall, a vintage tractor portrait, and an evening of smoke bombs and champagne sprays by The Shed.

Nicolle and Paul celebrated ten years together with a relaxed Shustoke Barn wedding. Documentary photography capturing genuine moments and creative night portraits in Warwickshire.

Ani and Chris were married at Shustoke Barn on a Sunday in late September — a day shaped around family, long friendships, and a venue that earns its keep from first light through to last. The day moved from busy preparations in Coleshill through a characterful barn ceremony into an evening of layered creative portrait work: off-camera flash silhouettes, smoke with the bridal party, sparklers, and individual guest portraits lit on the courtyard bench at sunset.

Jess and Brian’s Hogarths Stone Manor wedding brought documentary storytelling and creative night portraits together despite the August rain. From an intimate Drawing Room ceremony to a champagne spray portrait at the hotel entrance, Paul Hickey of Once in a Lifetime Photography tells the story of their relaxed day and lively evening.

Patric & Izabela's urban celebration at The Bond Birmingham brought together Polish and British cultures in spectacular style. From blue smoke bomb portraits with e-scooters in Digbeth's backstreets to a custom graffiti mural reflected in the Grand Union Canal, this multicultural wedding showcased creative Birmingham wedding photography at its finest.

Katherine became my first bride to wear a stunning black wedding dress at Arley House and Gardens. Her gothic elegance, paired with Ian's matching black suit, created unforgettable wedding photography throughout this historic Worcestershire venue. From intimate preparation moments to dramatic, creative night portraits at the Barbican Tower, their November celebration showcased how authentic style choices and autumn's golden colours create truly unique wedding images.

Kirsty and Sam's intimate November wedding at Bredenbury Court Barns combined childhood sweethearts romance with stunning Herefordshire countryside. From morning preparations to creative night portraits featuring smoke effects and dramatic lighting, their celebration showcased the perfect blend of documentary storytelling and artistic vision.

Laura and Mike's September wedding at Bredenbury Court Barns was pure joy from start to finish. This laid-back couple celebrated with their two daughters, family, and friends at one of Herefordshire's most beautiful barn venues. From the light-filled Orangery ceremony to creative evening portraits with champagne sprays and sparklers, their day perfectly blended natural documentary moments with dramatic, technique-led evening portraits. The dusty blue and pink colour palette complemented the rustic barn elegance, while exceptional food and relaxed atmosphere kept guests celebrating late into the evening. I'd like you to please see their complete wedding story with insights on photographing at Bredenbury Court.

Sam and George went from a decade-long friendship to a proposal under the Northern Lights in Iceland. Their wedding began at St Cassian’s Church in Chaddesley Corbett and ended at Hogarths Stone Manor. Paul Hickey of Once in a Lifetime Photography covered it all, from emotional morning preparations to a tribute to their cat, Chester Chunk, and smoke and champagne portraits after dark.

Becky and Kurtis's July wedding at The Holt Fleet in Worcestershire: a ceremony under the riverside canopy, golden-hour portraits by Telford's bridge, and smoke and flash after dark.

From university best friends to soulmates - Erin & Luke's Bordesley Park wedding showcased authentic countryside charm with a scene-stealing golden retriever, entertaining speeches, and spontaneous bubble fights. Discover why Tudor barn weddings in Worcestershire create such magical documentary photography opportunities.

Discover Ellie & Jaryd's wonderful wedding day at The Fleece Inn, Bretforton. From their Bumble love story to creative champagne spray portraits, see how documentary wedding photography captured their magical celebration at this historic Worcestershire venue.

A Norman church, a half-mile walk instead of cars, and an ice cream van nobody expected. Sam and Ash's Worcestershire wedding brought two families together across two venues, one road apart.

Childhood sweethearts Abby and Guy celebrated their ten-year love story at Bordesley Park with genuine documentary moments and creative evening magic. From morning preparations with seven bridesmaids to atmospheric firepit portraits and playful bubble photography, their wedding perfectly showcased the blend of natural storytelling and artistic creativity that makes each celebration unique. See how this Worcestershire venue's character features - including a romantic swing and sunken trampoline - became part of their unforgettable wedding story.

Wedisson Award winner Paul Hickey on Cheryl and Josh's Hogarths Stone Manor wedding in Worcestershire: relaxed documentary moments and creative night portraits.

A rainy August wedding at Bennetts Willow Barn in Worcester, with handfasting, a three-year-old ring bearer, smoke portraits and flash-lit evening portraits.

Isabelle & Chris’s rainy August wedding at The Commandery, Worcester: a Great Hall ceremony, garden portraits and gel-lit night portraits by Paul Hickey.

Katie & Tom’s Berry Head Hotel wedding in Brixham, Devon: a walled-garden ceremony, sea-view group photographs and flash-lit portraits on the rocks by award-winning Paul Hickey.

Holly & Dan’s Nailcote Hall wedding in Warwickshire: staircase ceremony, golf-course portraits and creative night portraits by award-winning Paul Hickey.

A relaxed summer wedding at Hogarths Stone Manor in Worcestershire, with an outdoor ceremony, blue smoke, sunset portraits and a brilliant evening celebration.

Angela and Tafarie’s colourful summer wedding at Warwick House, Southam, with an outdoor ceremony in full sun, Phase One Steel Band, a Jamaican rum cake and smoke portraits after dark.

I photographed Christine and Greg's wedding at The Welcombe Hotel, Warwickshire: a Chinese tea ceremony, an outdoor ceremony over the golf course, and off-camera flash portraits after dark.

Rebecca and Will's wedding at Bordesley Park, Worcestershire, documentary coverage by day, creative night portraits by evening.

Josie and Sam married at St Leonard's Church in Bretforton on a hot late-May Saturday, before a reception at The Fleece Inn's historic barn. Confetti, a sunset silhouette against the church tower, and a champagne spray made for one of the season's more memorable days.

A quiet, unhurried wedding at Huntsmill Farm, Buckinghamshire, with a silhouette against the courtyard wall, a vintage tractor portrait, and an evening of smoke bombs and champagne sprays by The Shed.

Nicolle and Paul celebrated ten years together with a relaxed Shustoke Barn wedding. Documentary photography capturing genuine moments and creative night portraits in Warwickshire.

Ani and Chris were married at Shustoke Barn on a Sunday in late September — a day shaped around family, long friendships, and a venue that earns its keep from first light through to last. The day moved from busy preparations in Coleshill through a characterful barn ceremony into an evening of layered creative portrait work: off-camera flash silhouettes, smoke with the bridal party, sparklers, and individual guest portraits lit on the courtyard bench at sunset.

Jess and Brian’s Hogarths Stone Manor wedding brought documentary storytelling and creative night portraits together despite the August rain. From an intimate Drawing Room ceremony to a champagne spray portrait at the hotel entrance, Paul Hickey of Once in a Lifetime Photography tells the story of their relaxed day and lively evening.

Patric & Izabela's urban celebration at The Bond Birmingham brought together Polish and British cultures in spectacular style. From blue smoke bomb portraits with e-scooters in Digbeth's backstreets to a custom graffiti mural reflected in the Grand Union Canal, this multicultural wedding showcased creative Birmingham wedding photography at its finest.

Katherine became my first bride to wear a stunning black wedding dress at Arley House and Gardens. Her gothic elegance, paired with Ian's matching black suit, created unforgettable wedding photography throughout this historic Worcestershire venue. From intimate preparation moments to dramatic, creative night portraits at the Barbican Tower, their November celebration showcased how authentic style choices and autumn's golden colours create truly unique wedding images.

Kirsty and Sam's intimate November wedding at Bredenbury Court Barns combined childhood sweethearts romance with stunning Herefordshire countryside. From morning preparations to creative night portraits featuring smoke effects and dramatic lighting, their celebration showcased the perfect blend of documentary storytelling and artistic vision.

Laura and Mike's September wedding at Bredenbury Court Barns was pure joy from start to finish. This laid-back couple celebrated with their two daughters, family, and friends at one of Herefordshire's most beautiful barn venues. From the light-filled Orangery ceremony to creative evening portraits with champagne sprays and sparklers, their day perfectly blended natural documentary moments with dramatic, technique-led evening portraits. The dusty blue and pink colour palette complemented the rustic barn elegance, while exceptional food and relaxed atmosphere kept guests celebrating late into the evening. I'd like you to please see their complete wedding story with insights on photographing at Bredenbury Court.

Sam and George went from a decade-long friendship to a proposal under the Northern Lights in Iceland. Their wedding began at St Cassian’s Church in Chaddesley Corbett and ended at Hogarths Stone Manor. Paul Hickey of Once in a Lifetime Photography covered it all, from emotional morning preparations to a tribute to their cat, Chester Chunk, and smoke and champagne portraits after dark.

Becky and Kurtis's July wedding at The Holt Fleet in Worcestershire: a ceremony under the riverside canopy, golden-hour portraits by Telford's bridge, and smoke and flash after dark.

From university best friends to soulmates - Erin & Luke's Bordesley Park wedding showcased authentic countryside charm with a scene-stealing golden retriever, entertaining speeches, and spontaneous bubble fights. Discover why Tudor barn weddings in Worcestershire create such magical documentary photography opportunities.

Discover Ellie & Jaryd's wonderful wedding day at The Fleece Inn, Bretforton. From their Bumble love story to creative champagne spray portraits, see how documentary wedding photography captured their magical celebration at this historic Worcestershire venue.

A Norman church, a half-mile walk instead of cars, and an ice cream van nobody expected. Sam and Ash's Worcestershire wedding brought two families together across two venues, one road apart.

Childhood sweethearts Abby and Guy celebrated their ten-year love story at Bordesley Park with genuine documentary moments and creative evening magic. From morning preparations with seven bridesmaids to atmospheric firepit portraits and playful bubble photography, their wedding perfectly showcased the blend of natural storytelling and artistic creativity that makes each celebration unique. See how this Worcestershire venue's character features - including a romantic swing and sunken trampoline - became part of their unforgettable wedding story.

Claire and Nathan's magical June wedding at Karma Salford Hall showcased the perfect blend of documentary storytelling and creative photography. From emotional preparations to adventurous smoke bomb portraits in adjoining fields, their celebration demonstrated why this Worcestershire venue creates unforgettable wedding stories.