Sarah & Stuart's pre-wedding shoot

I spent some time today with Sarah & Stuart who are getting married on 4th August in Penwortham, Lancashire.

It was yet another sunny day, we were down by the river in Ribchester. It was peaceful, quiet & hot! We got some great shots by the river, along the pathways & at the Roman baths.

Val & Nick's pre-wedding shoot

Val & Nick are getting married on 25th August in Abbeystead near Lancaster.

We shot these images at their house and farm at Bay's Horse near Lancaster. Yet another glorious day and some fantastic farm machinery to use as a backdrop as well as the lovely countryside surrounding the farm.

Helen & Neil's pre-wedding shoot

Helen & Neil are getting married on 27th August in Euxton, Lancashire.

We spent some time on Sunday afternoon down in the Castlefield area of Manchester by the canal. It was wonderful weather and for those of you Coronation Street lovers we queued behind Sally Webster and her family for our ice-creams!

I love this area as it suits so well for this type of photo shoot.

family lifestyle shoot

I had the privilege to photography the Royle family on Saturday afternoon - at their allotment by the banks of the River Ribble.

The weather was glorious and the setting so tranquill.

Here are few of my favourite images from the shoot.

Hard to choose as I loved all of them!

Carol & Mike 26th May

Carol & Mike were married at New Life church in Chorley and held their reception at Smithills Coaching House near Bolton.

Great North Run

I am running in this years Great North Run on 30th September in Newcastle. After beginning to run (properly) at the end of March I completed the Great Manchester 10k Run on May 20th (without stopping!) with the help of my friend, Denise.

I still can't believe I ran 6 miles!

Anyway, we decide that we would go for the next challenge, so here we are training for this half marathon.

I have a charity place and am running to support the British Red Cross, I have a target of £300 to reach. If you feel that you could support me you can donate online www.justgiving.com/samm

I really appreciate you support and encouragement, thank you!

Roger & Katherine 24th May

Here are a few images from Roger & Katherine's wedding last Thursday. The ceremony was held at St Mary's Church, Lea Town near Preston and the reception at Bartle Hall.