Friday Foto - Why I love this image

It's Friday Foto on Valentine's Day - and if you are one of the many couples getting engaged today huge congratulations to you!

In celebration of February 14th and all things romantic I have chosen a special image  from a lovely pre-wedding shoot which conveys that intimacy and togetherness of a couple newly engaged.

The success of the image is all about the golden triangle - light, emotional connection and composition.  Like so many couples I meet, Mark and Natalie weren't keen on being photographed and thought themselves not to be particularly photogenic. I'm glad to say this shoot changed their minds and I can't wait to shoot their wedding later this year!

If your planning your wedding or just engaged and already thinking about your photography as an important part of your day do get in touch here as I'd love to discuss more about my wedding services with you.  All packages come with a complimentary engagement session and a printed 8x6" photograph.  More information about my packages and further examples of work can be viewed online.



Techy Stuff

Camera:  Canon 5D II
Focal Length:  140 mm
Aperture: F2.8
Exposure:  1/640
Iso: 500

Shot in manual mode, no flash


Judi x



Judi is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based near Oxford working mainly in Oxfordshire,  Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds but will consider commissions throughout the UK.  Working on location using natural light and countryside landscapes, Judi focuses on capturing beautiful relaxed images of you and your family using a mix of reportage and fine art style photography. Using an artistic eye Judi will not just capture your memories but create a work of art which can be presented in luxury fine art albums or as framed art or canvases to hang in your homes. 

Judi also provides services for commercial businesses including headshots, nursery and pre-school portraits as well as special events such as birthdays and christenings etc. She is a member of both The Society for Wedding & Portrait Photographers and The Guild of Professional Photographers.

More information is available on the website www.judicheckettsphotography.com or contact Judi via email

Becca & Chris' Engagement Shoot in the Lake District

We had a lovely day for this shoot - first we did some relaxed portrait shots getting Chris and Becca comfortable in front of the lens.  Then we headed off to find some cornfields - it was September and these were the last of the crops to be harvested from the summer.  They made for some lovely romantic shots and by now Chris and Becca were so comfortable they'd forgotten about me and my camera.  I was able to grab some great natural images of the two of them.

Loved this shoot  - and remember all couples booking me as their wedding photographer get a complimentary engagement shoot.  If you are planning your wedding please do get in touch.  I'd love to find out more about your day and discuss my wedding photography services with you!


Judi x





Judi is a fine art lifestyle and wedding photographer based in Oxfordshire working mainly in Oxfordshire,  Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds but will consider comissions throughout the UK.  Working on location using natural light Judi focuses on capturing beautiful relaxed images of you and your family. Using an artistic eye Judi will not just capture your memories but create a work of art which can be presented in luxury fine art albums or as framed art or canvases to hang in your homes. With Judi as your wedding photographer, you can relax and enjoy your day knowing it will be beautifully documented with a mix of natural and carefully directed images and presented in a fabulous Fine Art Folio Album.

Judi also provides services for commercial businesses including headshots, nursery and pre-school portraits as well as special events such as birthdays and christenings etc.

Romantic Couple Shoot

Sophie and Dan are very much love's young dream.  I met them on a recent trip to the wonderful Aspire in the Lake District.  This was a shoot I set up with fellow photographer Sandi Gall and together we got some great shots of these two.  We were lucky with the weather - one of the few glorious summer days we have had this year.  It allowed us to be outside where I prefer to work with natural light getting some relaxed pictures of this young couple.  Here are some favourites of the shots I captured.

Judi x