Summer Gate Street Barn wedding – Jen + Steve

And we roll back to July and a Summer Gate Street Barn wedding - Jen + Steve's beautifully elegant day deep in the Surrey countryside. This venue never, ever gets boring, or predictable. I've been photographing weddings here since 2010 now, and there's something about it. Something that draws my kind of couples in. Couples like Jen and Steve. Couples who book and just say to me 'come and do what we've seen on your website and have the best time with us'. The I arrive, and I do just that, and they get in touch afterwards to say they had the best time and how glad they were they picked me. Let me just say this - not nearly as glad as I am. Like I said, something about this venue.

This feels like the point where I should thank all those involved. Annabel and Leanne at the Barn for running the day so smoothly as always. Will at Kalm Kitchen for the same on the food and drink side (and damn, Kalm always provide food right out of the top drawer). Superb floristry from Rave and Ryegrass. Brilliant hair and make-up from Spence and Oliver. Scroll to the bottom for links to their websites.

Thanks also to everyone who came and made the day so special for Jen and Steve. I always say to couples that guests take their leads from you. If you're relaxed and clearly having a blast, so will they. Days like prove just how true that is. They are a terrific couple. Warm, generous, clearly loved by many. After a day in their company it's easy to see why.

I really love this job.....