Annika & Charlie - The Dome Cinema - Worthing

I was super excited when Annika & Charlie reached out to me, to ask if I would like to photograph their wedding at The Dome Cinema in sunny Worthing. I’ve spent many occasions going to the cinema with my children, from when they were really young, so lots of fond memories. It’s also one of the oldest working cinemas in England and full of character and charm. I’d never seen the atrium or refurbished main lounge where the wedding reception was held & totally fell in love with it. It was a pleasure to work with the friendly wedding co-ordinators too and hope too meet again on my next wedding.

Annika & Charlie looked perfect in the setting. They are such warm, genuine people and after being together for 10 whole years, their special day was finally here! I love the colourful images we captured, making the most of the picturesque coastal views, the cinema & Worthing Pier, which is of course was just a short stroll across the road.

“Daren made us feel so at ease during our special day and that translated into natural, magical shots of my husband and I, and also our guests. Friendly, hardworking, organised and incredibly talented, he captured all the special moments we wanted and more, we can't thank him enough!”

Highdown Vineyard - Sophie & Tom

Highdown Vineyard in Ferring, Sussex was the perfect venue to host Sophie & Toms wonderfully laid back wedding in September 2025. The vineyard nestles on the slopes of the South Downs & offers a unique and wonderful setting. I’ve photographed several weddings here and depending on the time of year, the vineyard offers a different backdrop. It was great to see the vine alive in the sunshine at this time of year, making it a colourful and vibrant backdrop for Sophie & Toms wedding family and couple photos.

Findon - Liz & Ben

Liz & Ben almost decided against a wedding photographer but I’m so happy that they found me, with just a few weeks to go! It was such a relaxed and fun time, photographing part of their amazing day! St Johns Baptiste church in Findon, Sussex looked beautiful in the August sun, with the surrounding warm colours complimenting Liz’s stunning floral crown. It was joy to photograph Liz & Ben, who looked so in love and & so naturally at ease. The reception was really personal & casual, set in the beautiful surroundings of their friends home, near Billingshurst.

“After meeting Daren for the first time, we just knew that he was going to be our photographer. We met for a pint, he answered all our questions and squeezed us in at such short notice, making our dreams come true! My husband and I are both super awkward when it comes to having our photos taken, but Daren made it fun, relaxed and half the time we didn’t even realise he was there, he just ninja’d about capturing all the perfect moments of our wedding. The first time seeing our photos blew us away, brought back so many amazing memories of the day, some that we even misplaced. We still can’t stop looking at them nor will we ever stop. They get better and better each time we look. We want to say a massive thank you to you Daren for your hard work, skills and creativity!! You’re such a cool dude and we highly recommend you to every one who is getting married in the future! YOU’RE THE BEST!!!”

Leigh & Robin - Coast Cafe, Worthing

The wonderful Leigh & Robin were married at Coast Cafe on Worthing beachfront. Drawn to its laid-back atmosphere and sweeping coastal views, they fell in love with the calm, romantic feeling it evokes.

“If you are looking to capture your special day you could not be in better hands. We have recently just got married and had no hesitation in using Daren from the very first meeting we had with him and seeing the quality of his work on his website. His passion and creativity is second to none and we are truly blown away with everything you have done. Thank you for being so truly amazing and capturing our special day, we simply could not have chosen anyone any better, you are simply the best. It goes without saying we will be recommending you to as many people as we can, best regards Robin and Leigh x”

Cissbury Ring - Lucy & Ken

Lucy & Ken’s 2025 summer wedding at Cissbury Barns — a sunny, laughter-filled celebration of heartfelt moments.

Beautiful rustic CissburyBarns has so many wonderful backdrops for the couple photos. A a Sussex wedding photographer, it’s always a pleasure to be asked to photograph here. Another relatively short day for me here. Lucy & Ken asked me to photograph the ceremony & take some family & couple photographs. As I’ve photographed other weddings here, I now have my favourite hot spots, which really helps with the flow of the day.

Worthing Chambers - Jade & Dean

Spring 2025 wedding with the most lovely Jade & Dean. The ceremony was held at Worthing Chambers with close family& friends.

I had been lucky enough to have already spent some time with Jade & Dean and their young children, for a family photo shoot, so it was wonderful to be asked to photograph their special wedding day. I was only there to photo the ceremony and a small number of family and couple photos. Jade & Dean are such a sweet, genuine couple. I knew from the first time I met them that their love was true. It was a real privilege to share part of their day and capture a few memories for them to look back on.

Horsted Place - Helen & Steve

Horsted Place truly has the wow factor! From the moment I met Helen and Steve at our first consultation, I was completely taken. The stunning Victorian Gothic architecture and beautiful grounds make it a dream wedding venue. I think I might have been more excited than the couple!

Their wedding day was intimate and relaxed, surrounded by their closest family and friends. I started by photographing Steve and his groomsmen, then made my way to Helen in the bridal suite as she finished getting ready. Helen looked stunning in her dress, perfectly complementing the style of the venue. After capturing a few shots with her maid of honor, I followed Helen as she strolled through the pretty gardens, down the path to Little Horsted church—such a calm and unique experience, walking through the grounds to the ceremony.

Though I couldn’t photograph the service itself, I caught beautiful moments before and after, then returned to Horsted Place for family portraits and couple shots. With the perfect setting, couple, and weather, the day felt truly magical!

Highley Manor - Yanna & Daniel

In July 2024, I had the pleasure of photographing Yanna and Daniel's beautiful wedding at the enchanting Highley Manor, nestled in the Sussex countryside near Balcombe, Haywards Heath. The venue, rich in history and charm, provided the perfect backdrop for their special day.

Highley Manor's storied past adds a unique touch to its grandeur. Once home to the renowned poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in the 19th century, it later served as a base for the Canadian army during World War II. Today, it stands as a meticulously restored country house hotel, dedicated exclusively to hosting weddings. Surrounded by immaculately landscaped gardens with sweeping views of the South Downs, it's easy to see why Yanna and Daniel fell in love with this venue.

Their outdoor ceremony took place beneath the romantic wooden pavilion, adorned with vibrant rainbow-colored wildflowers, masterfully arranged by Karen from Blossom and Bee Floristry. The delicate addition of bubble confetti, paired with the striking yellow butterweed scattered across the nearby fields, infused even more color into the day—brightening the slightly overcast weather.

I was commissioned to photograph their day until the reception, with the couple opting for a more intimate evening celebration shared only with family and close friends. This growing trend among couples allows me to focus on capturing the core of their day, and I’m always happy to accommodate.

Yanna and Daniel kindly shared these thoughtful words with me:

"Thank you so much for the beautiful photos and for capturing our day—we absolutely love them! The bubble shots came out perfectly, and the yellow flowers added such a vibrant touch."

Brookfield Barn - Hannah & Tom

Stunning wedding day at Brookfield Barn, with the gorgeous Hannah & Tom. Such a fun couple, who made the most of every single moment of their day. They couldn’t have been luckier with the weather, the sun out in a blaze of glory!

I photographed Hannah getting ready with her Mum and bridesmaids at Birchwood Cottage, a sweet airbnb, tucked away down a local country lane, with the final preparations taking place at Brookfield Barn, before Hannah walked to meet Tom!

It was the hottest day of the year, during a very dry spell and you can see from the pictures, taken out on the golf course, just how yellow the grass was. Despite the sweltering heat, the wedding party were determined to wear their full wedding attire, especially for the family and couple photos.

Brookfield Barn hosted seamlessly, with perfect attention to detail. It’s such a picturesque location, in a beautiful countryside setting.

Cissbury Ring - Judy & Stuart

Another wonderful time up at Cissbury Barns for Judy and Stuarts wedding.

I was asked to come along for just a few hours to capture a small number of post ceremony photos, mainly family portraits and friends gathered in celebration.

Judy was especially nervous about being photographed & I could see her nerves as she waited to join Stuart in the ceremony. However, like many brides Judy was much more relaxed after the ceremony; lost in the emotions and celebrations and despite her telling me that she didn’t feel that she could smile naturally, she really did.

It’s becoming more popular to be asked to cover just a few hours or half a day, so if it’s something you are thinking about be sure to talk to me about it.





Cissbury Ring - Tash & Nick

Tash & Nick married at Cissbury Barns, hidden away up on the beautiful South Downs. A stunning location for a wonderful couple. Tash and Nick wanted a fairly low key, authentic photographic record of their day, so nothing overly posed, which worked perfectly for me.

The location is truly romantic and full of photo hotspots, whether its the attractive flint walled gardens or the awe inspiring back drop of the South Downs countryside, Cissbury Barns has lots to offer.

We didn’t get a sunset but we did capture some beautiful memories.

“We had Daren as our wedding photographer last year and he was absolutely lovely from start to finish. He was so helpful and gave us some really good ideas for the day. Communication was always fantastic! A really friendly guy, who put us at ease. Would really recommend going for the printed album too.”

Nymans - Sue & Vince

What a perfect setting for a wedding! I felt very priviledged to be asked to photograph Sue & Vinces wedding at Nymans. Nymans holds a lot of family memories, somewhere I have visited often, especially when my children were young.

The grounds are simply beautiful and photo opportunities plentiful.

The Loggia was the perfect setting, for Sue & Vinces small & intimate wedding ceremony, with its gothic style and the pretty roses, climbing the soft stone arches. The ceremony was really beautiful and charming.

We were totally spoilt for the couple photos, with lots of fantastic locations to choose from. The gardens colourful, with lots of hidden corners and surprises.

After the photos, Sue & Vince continued their amazing day at their Sussex home.

Lythe Hill - Amy & Craig

Amy & Craigs fantastic wedding at Lythe Hill in Haslemere, Surrey! Lythe Hill is set in 22 acres of the Surrey countryside and is a luxury Tudor country house hotel. The weather was kind, so Amy & Craigs ceremony was set under the Gazebo, facing the lake. The reception held in the stunning Ivory Room, which is wonderfully modern & bright. Beautiful day!

“ I would 100% recommend Daren!”

“Me and my husband found him very easy going and we felt really comfortable being photographed by him, it’s not something we’re used to. He scouted out our wedding venue, offering great advice on where to get the best pictures.

We couldn’t have asked for anyone better, he was so attentive to both me and Craig, allowing us to be natural and we really enjoyed it! “

Steyning, West Sussex: Amy & Matt

Wonderful sunny day in Steyning for Amy & Matt’s wedding, which finally took place after the delay caused by the pandemic! From Amy & Matts bedroom window you could just get a glimpse of the reception marquee on the south downs horizon, adding to the anticipation!

Beautiful wedding ceremony at the historic Steyning Parish Church, before taking the short trip to the lush green fields of the farm & reception. The marquee setting was stunning, with the south downs & Chanctonbury Ring sitting perfectly on the horizon.

“We loved the way Daren captured our wedding day and really enjoyed his documentary style as neither myself or my husband are particularly keen on posing for photos. We have so many beautiful photos to look back on and Daren was amazing with communications to ensure the album was just as we wanted and arrived safely.”

South Stoke Barn-Claire&Bill

Claire & Bill got married in the summer of 2021 at South Stoke Barn, near Arundel, West Sussex. I have visited Arundel many times over the years, yet i’d never discovered South Stoke, which is nestled between the River Arun and the South Downs. South Stoke Barn is an original nineteenth century Granary Barn. It is practically unchanged from its original form and really was an idyllic location for Claire & Bills wedding. Claire & her Bridesmaids got ready in a gorgeous thatched cottage, with lovely countryside views, a great setting to relax before the ceremony. Claire and Bill had planned their day exactly how they wanted it, really relaxed, with a great mix of romance, fun and laughter. I was fortunate to have a little time with them, away from their family and friends, so we could explore the sunshine and sweet backdrops.

Southdowns Manor-Lauren&Jason

Lauren & Jasons wedding was my first since the pandemic and so really marked a special moment for all of us. The number of guests was still limited to just 30 and masks had to be worn during the ceremony.. The restrictions and the on & off rainy day, didn’t dampen the magic, with Lauren and Jason’s love really shining throughout. Fortunately there were some sunny breaks in the rainy weather, so we could capture photographs in the wonderful Southdown Manor gardens. Southdown Manor is situated in the heart of the Southdowns national park, in Petersfield, Hampshire.

Sopley Mill-Dorset: Helen and Sam

Helen and Sam booked me for a half day to photograph their halloween styled wedding at the stunning Sopley Mill, set on the edge the wonderful New Forest.

I had been particularly looking forward to this wedding as the New Forest has always been one of my favourite places and having researched Sopley Mill i knew it was a fantastic setting. Sopley Mill is a renovated watermill, surrounded on both sides by the Avon River with uninterrupted views across the water meadows.

Helen & Sam booked me to photograph their wedding ceremony, a few couple photos and a selection of more traditional family photographs before leaving them to the spooky stuff!

The day was generally quite overcast although the sun did show itself on occasion - it was October! The only downside was that i wasn’t on hand to catch the rest of Helen and Sam’s day, as I’m certain it would have been a lot of fun to capture. Really grateful to have been part of their amazing day though and wish them much happiness together.

Some people to thank:

Make up by Helens friend, Emily Hogan.

Helens sister and brother sang in the ceremony

https://www.gracebaileybridalhair.com/meet-grace

http://sopleymill.co.uk/

https://www.redcherrycatering.com/

www.sweettreatcakes.co.uk

Sullington-Hinesh & Janisha Engagement

So wonderful to finally have the opportunity to photograph love and happiness again, after being kept away from such special moments, for so long! I arrived to photograph Janisha & Hinesh shortly after Janisha had said “yes” to Hinesh’s proposal! I always feel so honoured to be allowed in to share such a special moment of togetherness. Hinesh had organised a surprise escape to the country, with the perfect rustic retreat, tucked away in the Sussex countryside.