Annika & Charlie - The Dome Cinema - Worthing

Annika & Charlie’s Wedding at The Dome Cinema, Worthing

I was so excited when Annika and Charlie got in touch to ask if I would photograph their wedding at The Dome Cinema in sunny Worthing! Having visited the cinema on many occasions with my children when they were younger, I have lots of lovely memories of this special place, so it was a real pleasure to be invited back to capture such an important day.

As one of the oldest working cinemas in England, The Dome is full of character, charm and history. I’d never had the chance to see the beautiful atrium or the refurbished main lounge, where Annika and Charlie held their wedding reception, and I completely fell in love with both. It was also a pleasure to work alongside the friendly wedding coordinators, and I hope our paths cross again at another wedding soon!

Annika and Charlie looked absolutely perfect in their surroundings. They are such a warm, genuine couple, and after being together for ten whole years, their special day had finally arrived!

I loved capturing all the colour, joy and little moments that made their wedding so special. We made the most of the picturesque coastal views, the unique character of the cinema and, of course, the iconic Worthing Pier, which was just a short stroll across the road. The combination of this wonderful venue and its seaside setting gave us so many opportunities for beautiful, relaxed and natural photographs.

From the excitement of the day to the laughter shared with their family and friends, my time with Annika and Charlie was an absolute joy. It was a privilege to capture their wedding story and create a collection of colourful, heartfelt images for them to look back on for years to come.

A lovely review from Annika & Charlie

“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!”

Thank you, Annika and Charlie, for trusting me to capture your beautiful wedding day. It was a pleasure to be part of it, and I wish you both a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness!

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Cissbury Ring - Tash & Nick

Tash & Nick’s Wedding at Cissbury Barns, Sussex

Tash and Nick chose the beautiful Cissbury Barns for their wedding, tucked away in the stunning surroundings of the South Downs. It’s a truly special location and a wonderful setting for such a lovely couple.

From the outset, Tash and Nick wanted a fairly low-key, authentic photographic record of their day, without lots of posing or interruption. This suited my documentary approach to wedding photography perfectly. I love capturing weddings as they naturally unfold, allowing couples to relax, enjoy their celebrations and spend time with the people who matter most, while I quietly capture all those genuine moments along the way.

Cissbury Barns is a wonderfully romantic venue, with so many fantastic locations for wedding photographs. The attractive flint-walled gardens offer beautiful textures and character, while the breathtaking backdrop of the South Downs countryside provides plenty of opportunities for relaxed couple portraits. Having photographed weddings here before, I know just how much this venue has to offer and love making the most of its different settings.

Although we didn't get the sunset we might have hoped for, we still captured some beautiful memories of Tash and Nick's special day. For me, it's never just about perfect weather or dramatic golden-hour light; it's about the connection between two people and the little moments that make their wedding uniquely theirs.

It was a real pleasure to photograph Tash and Nick's wedding at Cissbury Barns, creating a collection of natural, heartfelt images that they can look back on for years to come.

Kind words from Tash & Nick

“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.”

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Shermabury-Henfield-Sussex: Michelle and Mark

Michelle & Mark got married just a stones from where they live! Just opposite their home, hidden half a mile down a country track is St Peter’s Church, set on the bank of the river Adur. It’s one of the oldest Churches in Sussex and described in the Doomsday book, with archeologists dating the chuch back to 1135 - it’s a fascinating place to be married and special too as only a few people get married there each year. It’s also a place which holds fond memories with me as i spent some years living in the area, having spent sunny afternoons picnicking by the river. I was always curious to see a church, so far removed from anywhere and never thought i’d be asked to photograph a couples wedding!. I felt very fortunate to be asked to photograph the occasion.

Michelle & Mark only wanted me to capture a few hours of the day, some photographs at their home & at the church, with close family and friends - very intimate & wonderful.

Boxhill-Leatherhead-Surrey:Jack & Leony

I absolutely loved this shoot because Jack and Leony were so nervous beforehand but totally lost themselves in the moment. They have a great story and a wonderful energy together and I hope the images really capture this. The session took place at Boxhill, Surrey on a lovely autumn afternoon.