Mike Dwyer Photography

2009-06-07T19:40:00.002Z

2009-06-07T18:45:00.003Z

A Nautical Wedding
As Patrick & Kaye both have sea-related occupations, it was inevitable that their wedding would have a nautical theme. I was delighted when they told me the ceremony was to take place in Dungeness lighthouse. This brought with it many photographic challenges, with the obvious lack of space, but this was more than counteracted by the wonderful light which accompanies the striking desolate scenery. After the ceremony we travelled to The Mermaid at Rye, for celebrations of champagne and delicious maritime wedding cake.

2009-05-24T18:57:00.002Z

For the Love of Horses
I met Gareth and his Ushers at the appropriately named Horseshoe Inn in Hertmonceux. I could tell it was going to be a fun day, as all weddings should be, when the photo shoot started in the childrens play area. After some energetic pre-wedding exercise we all headed off to Herstmonceux Church for the ceremony. Joanne had arranged for the three of us to take a small detour on the way to the reception, as she felt the day would not be complete without some pictures including the other love in her life - her horse.

2009-04-04T17:42:00.005Z

Another Great Day At Powdermills

Christopher and Margaret's wedding day at Powdermills in Battle started with rain, no problem as the interior of the hotel has many perfect backdrops . Mid morning the sun came out and with the help of David Blight the toast master for the day http://www.thetoastmaster.fslife.co.uk/ the whole event went off smoothly . Another great Powdermills day.

2009-03-23T21:27:00.003Z

2009-03-22T09:23:00.005Z

The Winter Season
As the wedding frenzy of the summer changes to much quieter winter times, many wedding photographers take a break. With portraits, boudoir sessions and the occasional wedding my winter is very busy, here are a few images.

2008-10-01T09:08:00.001Z

2008-09-23T19:05:00.008Z

The Perfect Day
Roxanne and Andrews wedding was a spectacular event. The Ceremony was held at Herstmonceux castle on one of the most beautiful days of the year, followed by champagne on the lawn.The celebrations continued in a marquee in the grounds of the brides family home in Sedlescombe, and concluded with a surprise firework display organised by Roxanne's father - a perfect ending to a perfect day.

2008-09-14T08:04:00.026Z

Holly and John
''We want pictures that show what a fun day our wedding was''
As you can see Holly and John didn't hold back in making their day one to remember.

2008-08-02T17:54:00.001Z

It's been all go go go........
The last two weeks weddings, a few images below.

2008-08-02T17:42:00.002Z

Emily & Darren

2008-08-02T17:18:00.002Z

Lucie & Michael

2008-08-02T17:03:00.002Z

Camilla & Robert

2008-08-02T16:55:00.003Z

Hayley& Simon

2008-06-14T14:27:00.004Z

Weddings Should Be Fun !

I knew when Analisa booked me to cover her wedding it was going to be a fun day. As you can see from the portrait I took of them a couple of years ago they have a great attitude to life- having fun.

2008-04-25T07:49:00.007Z

Weddings a
slow down - no

With the photographic press predicting a bad year for wedding bookings, I am glad to say my diary is nearly full. Here are a few of this months pictures.

2008-04-22T09:55:00.000Z

2007-08-15T14:08:00.000Z

Weddings Weddings Weddings

This summer has been non-stop weddings, so I have had no time to update my diary.

Here a few images from this weeks weddings

2007-01-24T21:29:00.003Z

A Great Powdermills Day

This weeks wedding at Powdermills in Sussex had been planned for a long time. Over the last year Cathy and Paul have visited my studio for a number of portrait sessions so I knew exactly the style of photography they wanted on the day.

2007-01-13T17:56:00.001Z

Goodbye Nick

I had a phone call this week from Stella who is the wedding co-ordinator for The Powdermills Hotel in Battle Sussex inviting me to the Sundial Restaurant Herstmonceux.

The party was to say farewell to Nick Walker the general manager who is emigrating to Australia. I have known Nick for many years, he has been a great manager and will be sorely missed.

After everyone had lost their money on the roulette and black jack tables followed by a magnificent meal, Stella under the guise of Ant and Deck put Nick and his wife through some ''Get me out of Here'' tasks.

A memorable evening was had by all. We all wish Nick and his family all the best for their new life down under.

2006-10-23T15:01:00.000Z

At This Time Of Year

As winter approaches and weddings slow down I look forward to the influx of portrait commissions, which increase at this time of the year.

Many photographers advocate ‘environmental portraits’ as the modern way.

I feel very lucky to have a studio to work in which give me the opportunity to produce classic images.

David and Anna wanted a large wall portrait, a warm image full of feeling.

I think we succeeded.

2006-09-28T17:01:00.000Z

The
Italian Connection

Deborah's and Claudio's wedding was held at the magnificent Worth Abbey This was the first time that I had covered a wedding at the abbey, but as I had followed the BBC programme ''The Monastery'' it all seemed very familiar.

All of Claudio's relations had made the trip from Italy so the choice of Jeremy's resturant in Borde Hill Gardens was the perfect choice,six courses of the finest Italian food spread over three hours cumulating with Deborah's weakness, lots of sweets and chocolate- heaven!

2006-09-10T17:26:00.000Z

Non-stop weddings
This month has been hetic, with up to three weddings a week and most brides choosing all day coverage where I can take three to four hundred images.
Nicky and Andrews wedding was held at Beckley Church with the reception at the family farm close by.
Andrew is 'senior creative' in one of the top advertising firms and works with many well known photographers in London, so I was very glad to be chosen as his wedding photographer.

The day went like a dream, starting with pre-wedding pictures of Nicky taken in a small hotel in Rye ,a meeting of 'the boys' for a meal and drinks in a quaint country pub, and then on to the church .

2006-08-18T12:44:00.000Z

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

Verity and Edward's wedding at Udimore in Sussex was the first weekend when the heavens opened and we had non-stop rain. They say ‘‘every cloud has a silver lining’’ and mine was a ten minute break in the rain, which gave me a great moody sky to capture some memorable images.
The forecast had said low pressure and constant rain so I brought large strobe units from my studio and set up an area at the reception allowing me to cover all the exterior pictures despite the inclement weather.

2006-08-11T20:33:00.000Z

The Perfect Backdrop

Matthew and Heidi’s wedding reception at Pashley Manor Gardens in Ticehurst was planned to perfection from the hand made ceramic table names to the mouth-watering menu.

The setting of the marquee in this quintessential English garden with its sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping,
imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds was perfect.