Since receiving my first ever camera on my 9th birthday there has always been something magical about hearing the click of the shutter and seeing time freeze before my eyes.

I spent many years snapping away at family and friends before travelling the world and winning a travel photography award in The Independent’s ‘Travel Photography of the Year’ competition. But it was at my own wedding in 2007 that another button clicked. Getting married myself lit a real fire in me to want to become a professional wedding photographer. So I made it happen and haven’t looked back since.

Now I am blessed with recording all those beautiful moments for other couples. Freezing a wistful glance, a belly-laugh or thoughtful smile. It is a true privilege to document these moments and play them back to people. To see their joy – words really can’t explain it.

When I finally put my camera down for the day, I like to whizz around on my bike and can often be found on the netball court. But for some real relaxation swinging in the hammock in the back garden with a Nordic thriller in my hand is my real treat. Well if I can persuade my two young children to get out of it first!​