Weddingsbysam

30/05/2026

Come and see me at the Royal Forest of Dean Wedding show and the Speech House Hotel tomorrow!

25/05/2026

Great open day on Saturday at one of my favorite venues, Llanthony Secunda Priory in Gloucester.

Morris dancing, guided tours of the 14th Century Priory, cheese, cider and more.

Yes.. that is cider in my camera
Bag.
I wonder how that got there!?

06/01/2026

Hi all.

Happy New Year to everyone. If you got engaged over the festive season and want to enquire about some fabulous documentary wedding photography give me a nudge.

Pre booking consultations are available to talk through your plans and find out if I am the right photographer for you. No fee, no obligation, just an informal chat with a highly experienced wedding photojournalist.

Gloucestershire wedding photography

06/10/2025

When you start mucking about with lights and smoke bombs with the grooms…. Then the guests decide they want a go!

13/09/2025

Golden hour in the Royal Forest of Dean!

A quick drive over a few days before the wedding for a walkabout with my dog ensured we timed our wander amongst the trees to perfection on the wedding day.

Lovely little set of images and we were only away from the party for 20minutes or so.

The best photos with minimal disruption to your enjoyment of the day.

Congratulations Charlotte and Joshua. What a day and what some luck with the weather!

03/08/2025

A very interesting little job this week . One of my regular clients has been given a painting of one of his ancestors in battle and wanted it duplicated.

The challenge after getting a centuries old painting out of its almost equally old frame, was to photograph and reproduce it so that it still looks like a painting rather than a photograph of one. This was achieved by careful lighting and selection of a lovely canvas based, printing media for the duplicate

Unfortunately the original was carrying a bit of damage to the canvas surface so I digitally repaired that while I was at it.

Now it’s all done, you can barely tell original from copy.

25/06/2025

Great morning for a walk round one of my favourite wedding venues with their general manager talking about plans for the future and how we’re going to capture it on film (okay, digital, I’m showing my age!)
Check this place out if you’re getting married in Gloucester.

03/06/2025

One of my favourite places…. Both for a wedding or just for some food and a beer while out in the forest!!!

Come and say hi on Sunday.

💒 Attention All Engaged Couples! A Magical Wedding Show Awaits in the Forest of Dean 🌲✨
🗓️ THIS Sunday, 8th June | 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 The Speech House Hotel, Coleford, GL16 7EL

Whether you're newly engaged 💍 or deep in the wedding planning journey 📖, this is one event you won't want to miss!

Join us for a dreamy day in a beautiful woodland setting where your wedding vision begins to take shape:

👰‍♀️ Huge Wedding Dress Sale – find the one at an incredible price
🎵 Live Music to create the perfect romantic vibe
🏨 Venue Tours of the charming Speech House Hotel
✨ Top Local Wedding Experts ready to bring your big day to life, including:
• 📸 Stunning photography by Weddingsbysam
• 🍰 Gorgeous cakes from Emily Rose Cakes Hereford.
• 📸 Upload wedding guest pics on the day with Blue Signage Limited
• 🌸 Eco-friendly floral options with Bloomed – pottery flower hire

🎁 Exclusive Show-Only Discounts & Offers
🥂 Free Entry + a welcome glass of bubbly on arrival

Whether you’re just getting started or finalising the details, this show is your one-stop destination for wedding inspiration, expert advice, and amazing deals.

🎟️ Grab Your FREE Tickets Now:
https://theroyalforestofdeanweddingshow.co.uk/free-show-tickets/

💫 Let’s turn your wedding dreams into reality—see you there! 💖!

01/04/2025

From first thing in the morning to last second touch ups!
Hair and makeup at Manor By The Lake with Adorebysaytti.

28/03/2025

One of my faves… Eastnor Castle Weddings!