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Molly & Sharon | Equestrian Photoshoot

27th July 2020

Molly & Sharon

Norfolk Equestrian Photographer - High Ash Farm

Molly and Sharon’s equestrian shoot took place on a Monday evening in July at the very picturesque High Ash Farm, Norfolk. High Ash Farm is situated just 2 miles south of Norwich at Caistor St. Edmund in beautiful wooded and rolling countryside. Run by Chris and Daniel Skinner it is a haven for wildlife with half the farm being set aside for wildlife crops.

Despite dark rain clouds on the way to the shoot, the light was so perfect and towards the end of the shoot, we got the best sunset/ golden hour! I have known Molly since 2009. It was so nice to catch up and take some photos of her and her beloved show cob ‘Sharon.’ I think you’ll agree that Sharon is the perfect poster pony. She was so well behaved and it was nearly impossible to get her ears forward (hence the photos of Molly’s Mum, Jenny hiding in the fields and throwing bags, treats and plants in the air!) The shoot lasted for a couple of hours and we walked around the miles of wildflowers. Follow Sharon’s Instagram @showcobsharon.

With nearly all of my weddings cancelled due to Covid-19, I have been able to invest time in family shoots, equestrian shoots and commercial shoots. If you would like an Equestrian Portrait Session please do email megan@meganduffield.com!

If you love the photos from Molly and Sharon’s Equestrian shoot and you would like to discuss a portrait of your horse or dog, or just talk through any ideas you might have, please feel free to email any time at the address below. All shoots take place in your own comfortable environment and my aim is to make you and your animal feel as relaxed and happy as possible, always making the best pictures. I work to produce a series of images for my clients with no follow up extra cost, and always ensures the emotion, personality and beauty of the relationship between you and your horse or dog is captured in the best possible way. Head to my socials › Instagram › Facebook for my latest work and daily updates!

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A Farm Wedding - Norfolk Wedding Photographer

3rd July 2017

A Batemans Barn Wedding - Norfolk Wedding Photographer

2nd September 2017

A Couple Shoot in the Big Smoke!

15th November 2017

A Winter Wedding | Norfolk Wedding Photographer

2nd April 2018

NORFOLK EQUESTRIAN PHOTOGRAPHER

A Winter Wedding | Norfolk Wedding Photographer

2nd April 2018

This beautiful winter wedding featured one of Norwich’s iconic landmarks aka Norwich Castle, a true vintage style and one of my favourite places to eat cream tea. the Norwich Assembly House and of course the loveliest couple!

This super lovely and super chilled winter wedding was actually my first ever winter wedding! Taking place on the 23rd of December, both Joe and Holly were keen to incorporate Christmas into their wedding but in a non-cheesy manner. With this in mind, I felt that it was important to use twinkly lights in the foreground and background of some of the shots to create a seasonal feel in a non-obvious way. Holly looked so stylish and I absolutely loved her, her sister and her Mum’s 20’s styled sequin dresses and matching coloured faux fur coats (which were perfect for keeping the ladies warm!!) Joe could not have looked more dapper. Being in the RAF, of course, he had to wear his super smart uniform! This wedding day was filled with incredibly relaxed and lovely people which made my job very easy when it came to documenting the day as it unfolded!

This wedding filled me with confidence and love for winter weddings. Like most photographers, I was a little dubious about winter weddings as they are completely different in terms of weather, temperature and light to Summer weddings! I was very keen to maintain my light and candid photography style which I do feel like I have managed to achieve! If you are planning your winter wedding (or Spring, Summer or Autumn wedding) please visit my main wedding page or pop me a message via my contact page!

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A Batemans Barn Wedding – Norfolk Wedding Photographer

2nd September 2017

Christine and Matt’s wedding was my very first Batemans Barn wedding, and I was so excited to be shooting at such a characteristic venue! It’s not very often Wedding venues are 10 minutes from my house and is also a working farm!

If I said that this bright, bold and vibrant Norfolk Wedding featured a Braai, Boab Tree and Marimba Band what Country springs to your mind? This gorgeous Summer’s June wedding took place at the idyllic Batemans Barn in Harleston – an impressive restored medieval barn, farm and farm house only half an hour from Norwich. So… if you haven’t guessed already, Christine is South African which meant lots and lots of family and friends flew from South Africa over to little ol’ Norfolk for a super fun and relaxed South African themed wedding day!

The owners (Nicole and her husband) behind this stunning, historic Norfolk wedding venue, were at hand with everything and accompanied by Nev and Christine’s amazing creative styling and the florist’s colourful flower garlands and arrangements, Bateman’s Barn became a vision of bold pinks, oranges and golds! There were so many unique and quirky little details that made the day so memorable and full of ambiance!

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(among southern African peoples) a bride price, traditionally one paid with cattle.
the practice of paying a bride price.

Venue: Batemans Barn, Harleston

Florist: New Beginnings, Bungay

Wedding Cake: Ophelia Weddings

Tables, Rug and Easel Hire: Anthology Vintage Hire

Pallet Furniture: Gas & Air

Food: Baytreepizza Company

Dress: Claire Pettibone Cheyenne Gown from Blackburn Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: Azalea Bridal

The Wedding Map: Ben Williams (Christine & Matt’s good friend!)

Hair Styling: Paula Harvey

Make Up: Kirstie Barton-Grimley

AMAZING Wedding Stationary: Christine (Bride) & Nev aka Matt (Groom!) Printed at Wensum Print

Other Games/ Props/ Lanterns/ Hoops all made by the Bride & Groom (SUPER talented couple!!)

A Farm Wedding – Norfolk Wedding Photographer

3rd July 2017

This stunning D.I.Y. Farm Wedding is probably one of the most anticipated outdoor weddings of the year and sums up exactly why I am an outdoor wedding photographer! Claire is a mutual horsey friend and I’ve known her for a few years now through mutual friends and competitions. I think I did a little dance after we met in Toft Monks over a drink in the Summer of 2016 to chat about their wedding plans! Max and Claire’s plan was to have the most relaxed, party vibe of a wedding that they could possibly have – farm reception, horses, tipis, fairy lights, reggae band and lots and lots of fun loving people! I knew this Suffolk Farm Wedding was going to be a blast and despite the very long day, I ended having my camera taken off of me so I could (awkwardly) join in with the dancing (I can’t dance…) It was so lovely to see old friends and everyone genuinely having the BEST day!

If you are debating on whether to plan a outdoor/ farm/ tipi/ festival styled wedding I am 100% sure that the photos featured in this blog post from Max and Claire’s big day will somewhat persuade you! The best June Summer’s day with amazing people and two of the best matched people in the world. I don’t think I stopped smiling all day!

Claire and her girls got ready at the beautifully rustic Fritton House Hotel in Suffolk, the ceremony took place at one of the most open and lightest churches I have ever photographed at and the reception took place in Blundeston at Claire’s family’s farm! Lots of locations = lots of different photos! I hope I have captured the story of the day as it unravelled and that you can gain a tiny insight into just how much fun myself and everyone had that day! More weddings like this please! #farmwedding #galleywedding #suffolkwedding

When it hits that today is THE DAY!!!

When I got told to sit down by the vicar and to stop taking photos… There will be a blog post about rude vicars and how to handle them and how to emphasise to them just how important your wedding photos mean to you and your fiancé! It is your day and sometimes you have to lay down some ground rules! Obviously as a photographer I 100% respect their part to play in your day but I your wedding photos should not come second!