Nicola and Ian's Wedding at Leez Priory

This Saturday I had the privilege of taking Nicola and Ian's wedding photographs at Leez Priory a wedding venue located in the depths of rural Essex. First founded in the 13th Century Leez Priory is a wonderful combination of rooms and features surrounded by beautiful grounds.

The ceremony was held in the tower which is only accessible by a narrow winding stone staircase to add to the atmosphere.

Fresh from photographing the Gherkin last year, I have started to develop both a taste and head for heights - Of all the wedding photographs taken, the group shot in front of Leez Priory carriage gate perfectly illustrates this. The question of course is how high was I when I took the photograph? Answers on a postcard to david@courtoncamera.co.uk.

On Thursday I had the pleasure of meeting Nicola and Ian again for their pre-wedding shoot and planning meeting. Nicola and Ian are getting married in June at Leez Priory http://www.countryhouseweddings.co.uk/leez-priory/.

Despite the gloomy and wet evening we went down to the Stort Mill at Harlow for the shoot. For the technically minded the stot was taken at 125 second F5.6 filmspeed 2500ASA - with a Nikon D3.

Despite the weather we had a great time.