“The Kiss” - its without doubt the most important shot of the day, it lasts for around 2-3 seconds and as a photographer its make or break. I took this shot of Sarah and Phil in the chapel at the Holy Trinity Church in Margate, the place was tiny and really dark but it brought with it a really nice intimate atmosphere. I knew with such a small venue that I could only choose one place to stand and I had to stick to it...I made sure I got to the back of the room and had space to manoeuvre, I knelt on the floor to give the shot a powerful upwards viewpoint and released the shutter as soon as they embraced. The main reason I like this photo is because it captures the moment at the height of the embrace with Sarah’s hands holding Phils face, the very beginning of the kiss and Phil’s arms around Sarah’s waist. It really was an unforgettable moment

One of my favourite parts of the wedding day, once all the pressures and energy of the ceremony and the running around are over and everyone is sipping their champagne I like to take aside the bride for a few moments to catch a few classic portrait shots. I love the look of the Canon 85mm 1.2 ii lens and although its built like a tank and shaped like a grape fruit it renders the most amazing shots if you catch it correctly at its widest aperture. Below is a shot of Nikki I shot this summer in the grounds of St Augustines at Westgate on Sea...a beautiful grade II listed building with lots of lush green garden surroundings that were great for some stunning backdrops :) James Davies Wedding Photography