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Here we share a small selection of our wedding photography and films. Immerse yourself in a world of love, celebration, and unforgettable moments beautifully captured by our talented team. From stunning Ashridge House and the Royal Palaces to breathtaking destination weddings, our portfolio is full of love, laughter and joy.  We have captured weddings of well over two hundred guests to intimate elopements.   With such wonderful couples – some who feel shy about being in front of cameras and some who absolutely love it.  We adapt to each and every person to ensure that you have the best time, relax and enjoy the celebrations.

Choosing your byLumiere Team: What’s the Difference?

Choosing your byLumiere Team: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the difference between our Teams One of the most common questions we’re asked by clients is how our two byLumiere teams compare—and why there’s a difference in cost when choosing Kate and Brent to lead your wedding day coverage. Both teams deliver...

Why Luxury Wedding Photography and Videography Costs What It Does

Why Luxury Wedding Photography and Videography Costs What It Does

  The Real Value Behind Luxury Wedding Photography and Videography Recently, we received an enquiry for both photography and videography at one of our most iconic venues, Ashridge House. The enquirer had a budget of £900—a figure that truly stopped us in our...

Shera & Simon – Ashridge House

Shera & Simon – Ashridge House

Ashridge House Wedding with a First Look & Marquee on the South Terrace. Simon and Shera met and live in the States.  Simon is from the UK and they wanted to host their wedding at a quintessentially English venue.  Shera works in the world of events and her vision...

Benefits of a Single Wedding Photography & Videography Team

Benefits of a Single Wedding Photography & Videography Team

  What are the benefits of combining wedding photography and videography with one team? The core team of byLumiere - Kate, Brent, Elizabeth and Mark - are all what is known as hybrid shooters.  We can shoot, and enjoy, both photography and filming.  Each...

Emma & Adam – Ashridge

Emma & Adam – Ashridge

A Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Ashridge House Emma and Adam chose to host their Jewish Wedding Ceremony and Celebrations at Ashridge House in late October 2023.   The chuppah was positioned in front of the fireplace in the Great Hall which still enabled the entrance of...

Ashridge House Preferred Supplier

Ashridge House Preferred Supplier

Ashridge House holds a special place in our hearts and it is the wedding venue that we photograph and film the most.   We are delighted to be Recommended Suppliers for Photography and Film and Ashridge hold our CAA GVC for the drone - Ashridge is beautiful from all...

Roman Baths Preferred Supplier

Roman Baths Preferred Supplier

The beautiful Roman Baths!  Unique venues like this are a rare gem.  It offers such a different experience and amazing wedding photography or video opportunities.  We have photographed a number of ceremonies as a preferred supplier including wedding elopements and...

Oxford & The Bodleian Weddings

Oxford & The Bodleian Weddings

Oxford is a city that we absolutely love and know very well (Mark studied his DPhil in Biochemistry at Trinity). It offers the most beautiful backdrop to wedding photography and films and we love to walk the streets with our couples.  They always have their own...

Royal Palaces Preferred Supplier

Royal Palaces Preferred Supplier

We are preferred suppliers at the Historic Royal Palaces – consisting of Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House, Kew Palace and The Tower of London. Over hundreds of years, the royal palaces have provided the backdrop to glittering banquets,...

Amy & Ed – Ashridge

Amy & Ed – Ashridge

A Civil & Jewish Ashridge House Wedding Amy and Ed's Ashridge House Wedding was in late October and their ceremony was at 3 pm which meant that by the time they had their first kiss, the light was nearly gone.   As a result, we planned a beautiful 'first look' in...

Anjali & Mehul – Ashridge

Anjali & Mehul – Ashridge

Ashridge House Wedding with Amazing Fireworks Anjali and Mehul had a fabulous, high energy, wedding at Ashridge House in early October.  If we had to choose a favourite moment then it would be their entrance to the evening celebrations - led down the staircase in the...

Anna & Arnie – Ashridge

Anna & Arnie – Ashridge

Luxury Ashridge House Wedding We absolutely LOVED Anna and Arnie's Ashridge House Wedding.   A day full of exquisite details, smiles and belly laughs. Here are some of the suppliers that helped them deliver such a fabulous day:   WEDDING DRESS: Halo and Wren...

Kiran & Gianni – Syon Park

Kiran & Gianni – Syon Park

Syon Park - Italian & Indian Wedding Kiran & Gianni chose to have their wedding ceremony in the Great Hall, post-ceremony drinks in the private Inner Courtyard and have their dinner and reception in the Great Conservatory with the palms and exotic flowers.  ...

Mary & Jack – Powerscourt Hotel

Mary & Jack – Powerscourt Hotel

The 'Blue Church' & Powerscourt Hotel Capturing this beautiful wedding in Ireland was an absolute pleasure from start to finish.   Mary and Jack had (yet another) rugby connection and chose to host their wedding celebrations in Our Lady of the Wayside blue church...

Rosanna & Alex – Cliveden

Rosanna & Alex – Cliveden

Stunning & Intimate - Cliveden House Wedding Rosanna had always wanted to get married at Cliveden.  She happened to ask them about wedding dates whilst she was visiting with her Mum and discovered there was a cancellation 6 weeks from then.  She decided to go for...

What does a Wedding Film offer that Photography doesn’t?

What does a Wedding Film offer that Photography doesn’t?

  What are the benefits of a wedding film and should we invest in one? The core team of byLumiere - Kate, Brent, Elizabeth and Mark - are all what is known as hybrid shooters.  We can shoot, and enjoy, both photography and filming.  Each discipline offers a...

Rosie & Andrew – Badminton House

Rosie & Andrew – Badminton House

Badminton House (Relaxed and Fun) Wedding Photography Rosie and Andrew were determined to have a relaxed, happy and fun wedding and it delivered on all counts.  It was the type of wedding that you would want to be a guest at!  Rosie’s parents live close to Badminton...

Destination Wedding Photography

Destination Wedding Photography

Destination Wedding Photography We have photographed weddings in Italy, Spain, the Seychelles, Belgium, Sicily and Russia.  For couples planning a destination wedding there are some things that you really need to consider and be aware of when it comes to your wedding...

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