A bride and groom standing in a field at sunset.

St John’s Church Blackheath Wedding Photography

ByTom Aizenberg

Photographing a wedding is always a pleasure, but when I knew I’d be photographing a beautiful wedding at St John’s Church in Blackheath, I knew it would be a good day. I’ve wanted to take pictures on Blackheath with all the beautiful architecture surrounding it for what feels like forever. Added to that, anyone who knows me will understand that I live for great light – check out my portfolio for some examples – so I was in heaven! The weather gods were clearly smiling down on us, as the sun was scorching hot all day!

Prep

Tom got ready at a nearby hotel, with his brothers both present for moral support and some gentle banter. Tom’s nephew was there too, and the whole day had a family feel, with kids mingling with adults throughout. 

  • groom laughs with brother
  • groom's brother talks to son
  • groom's brothers laughing as he gets ready
  • st john's church blackheath wedding photography
  • st john's church blackheath wedding photography

Meanwhile, Rachel got ready with her best friends at the house they share, and their daughter Megan enjoyed being the centre of attention (even more than her mum!)

  • bride walks down stairs in her dress
  • bride laughs with her bridesmaid and baby
  • st john's church blackheath wedding photography
  • bride having her make up done
  • bride laughs with mother in law
  • guest plays with baby
  • bridesmaid talks to her boyfriend
  • bride having her veil put on
  • bride having her picture taken
  • bridesmaid tearful after seeing bride in dress and make up
  • bride going down stairs
  • mother of the groom putting earrings on

The Ceremony

From there, it was a short trip to the church, where the ceremony was carried out by a vicar who clearly knew the couple well, making for a ceremony that was personal and fun. 

  • st johns church in blackheath from the outside
  • the groom in the church before the ceremony
  • the altar in the church
  • the groom greets a guest
  • guests chatting before the ceremony
  • a mum looks after her daughter before the ceremony
  • the groom waits for the bride
  • the groom's mum walking down the aisle with his daughter
  • the bride greeting the groom at the top of the aisle
  • the bride putting the ring on the groom's hand
  • the guests applauding the couple getting married
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  • bridesmaid smiling at the bride
  • the vicar leading the service
  • the bride and groom singing a hymn
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  • the bride and groom walking down the aisle
  • st john's church blackheath wedding photography

A short stroll for the guests took us to the nearby restaurant Copper and Ink. It was a great setting for a reception, with great ambience and beautiful, contemporary food and drink. 

  • guests walking to the reception
  • the outside of Copper and Ink restaurant Blackheath

The Reception

Speeches are always hard to get right, but whether it was Rachel’s dad’s speech (heartfelt), the constant laughter of the speech by Tom’s brothers, or Tom’s mum’s speech (not a dry eye in the house), these were all a hit with everyone, and it was great to see such a close family. 

  • a wedding guest smiling
  • a wedding guest laughing
  • the wedding cake
  • a wedding guest laughing at a joke
  • a girl playing with party favours
  • the bride laughing at a funny video
  • the mother of the groom playing with her granddaughter
  • the bride laughing with guests
  • the groom's old brother introducing the speeches
  • the groom's older brother speaking
  • the father of the bride giving his speech
  • the bride laughing at her dad's speech
  • the mother of the groom toasting
  • the mother of the groom smiling at him during her speech
  • the groom giving his speech
  • the mother of the bride laughing during his speech
  • the bride laughing during the groom's speech
  • the groom's brothers doing their speech
  • a guest laughing during the speeches
  • the groom talking to his mum

Portraits

After that, everyone headed to the hotel for some relaxed drinks in the later afternoon sun of the garden. Rachel and Tom went with me to Blackheath, and we took some relaxed portraits there in the late afternoon sun. I often say to my couples that light is the key to great portraits, and it was great that we were able to capture some in such great light. 

  • st john's church blackheath wedding photography
  • st john's church blackheath wedding photography
  • st john's church blackheath wedding photography

All in all, it was a beautiful wedding day, which I feel lucky to have photographed; so what’s not to like? I love connecting with my couples on a personal level and strive to capture them and their story in an artistic, heartfelt way – I am pleased to say that I managed that with Tom and Rachel. To find out more about my approach, click here. If you’re planning your wedding and would like a relaxed and natural, but creative approach to your wedding photography, click the button below to get in touch with me, and let’s have a chat!

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