I often get asked how my approach to photographing LGBTQ+ weddings differs to straight weddings and my honest answer is, it doesn’t! However, that is not to say that LGBTQ+ weddings are “the same” as other weddings:
The fact that The Marriage (Same Sex Couple) Act was only passed in the UK in 2013, and that marriage equality has been (and continues to be, in many parts of the world) a battle so hard fought, means that the journey of LGBTQ+ couples often have an intrinsic added layer of complexity and triumph over adversity making it impossible not to feel an extra special level of jubilance at finally being able to express love and solidarity in this most fundamental of ways.
As Pride Month comes to an end I would like to say a massive thank you to all of the LGBTQ+ couples who have trusted me to capture their weddings, it has been an honour and privilege to be a part of your celebrations and you are all so very special to me.