# Harrison Smith Photography > Harrison Smith Photography ## Posts - [Quirky and Intimate:Top 5 Wedding Venues in Birmingham](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/quirky_and_intimate_top_5_wedding_photography_venues_in_birmingham/): As a wedding photographer in Birmingham, I understand the excitement and anticipation that comes with planning your dream wedding. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the perfect wedding venue. If you’re looking for something unique and intimate, Birmingham has an array of hidden gems just waiting to host your special day. In this article, I’ll take you on a journey through the top five quirky wedding venues in Birmingham. The Old Library: A Book-Lover’s Haven Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, The Old Library offers a one-of-a-kind wedding experience for book enthusiasts. With its stunning architecture, […] - [Redhouse Barn](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/redhouse-barn/): Nicola & Mike - [Elmbridge Farm](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/elmbridge-farm/): Emma & Adam - [The Fazeley Studios](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/the-fazeley-studios/): Hannah & Sean - [Curradine Barns](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/curradine-barns/): Alicia & Adam - [Wedding Suppliers Tips - Bridal MakeUp](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/wedding-suppliers-tips-bridal-makeup/): I’ve been lucky enough to work with some talented wedding suppliers over the years & recently I’ve asked some of these suppliers to give my bride & grooms to be some tips for their wedding day. My first blog that’s not to do with photography is all about makeup, something I think most brides tend to stress over a little bit, I know I did! Some of the common questions are how much should I wear, what make up should I invest in, what if I don’t usually wear any make up? I still want to look like myself, is […] - [Wedding Photographs - Couples Portrait Session](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/wedding-photography-couples-portrait-session/): Most of my couples say they really do not like having their photographs taken & usually ask for unposed photographs at their weddings but I think we all secretly want a cracking couples portarit shot of ourselves on our wedding day to display or to show our grandchildren how cool we looked back in the day! Unposed Relaxed Wedding Portraits Couple portraits – The majority of Wedding Photographers, me included, tend to advertise that we are focusing on unposed, natural or relaxed wedding photographs nowadays! Don’t get me wrong this is what I’m all about, I really love capturing all […] - [Group Photographs at Weddings](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/group-photographs-at-weddings/): 7 Ways to Make it Flow. Oh dear don’t they just take forever! And really all we want to do is be at the bar or catching up with our friends & family! Well take a look at my blog to get some ideas of how to make the group shots run a lot more smoothly…. 1. Have a plan Your Photographer can help you with this as they are the experts & know what works best. To minimalise group shots so you are not spending ages doing lots of variations it is a good idea to do one big […] - [Winter Wedding](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/westmead-hotel-wedding/): Jade & Tom - [Wootton Park](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/wootton-park-wedding/): Beth & James - [The Limes, Solihull](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/the-limes-wedding/): Planning a ‘Second Time’ round wedding with your favourite people – check out Sheryl & Alan’s chilled out, fun wedding at The Limes Solihull! The Couple When I met Sheryl & Alan I took to them straight away they were really friendly & up for a giggle. I loved the sound of their intimate, relaxed wedding with an outdoor ceremony at The Limes in Earlswood which is very local to where I live, they wanted their suppliers to all be local.They told me that they met on a Friday night out at a local pub. They are only 19 days […] - [Urban/Industrial Alternative Pub Wedding - Nicola & Scott](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/urban-industrial-pub-wedding/): IF YOU LOVE SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT THEN YOU’LL FIND INSPIRATION FROM THIS FUN, INFORMAL PUB WEDDING! This lovely couple were already married when they got in touch with me. They were planning a wedding celebration in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with all their friends & family. I was really excited about their exciting plans for a chilled out wedding bash at a city centre pub! Nicola & Scott Nicola & Scott wanted a really relaxed, informal pub wedding. They wanted loads of candid, natural photographs of themselves & their guests enjoying their day. This lovely pair told me how they […] - [The Ivy](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/the-ivy-wedding/): Darren & Michael - [Hampton Manor Wedding](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/hampton-manor-wedding/): Sadie & Paul - [Keeping kids entertained at weddings](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/kids-entertained-weddings/): Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained at weddings then take a look at these ideas for inspiration! We all know kids get bored at weddings! I have often seen the little guests yawning during the ceremony or running around uncontrollably while we try to round them up for the group photographs. They look at their happiest on the evening when they are skidding across the dance floor while the DJ sets up! So have you thought of ways to entertain your young guests? At the majority of weddings I photograph the kids are given a gift during dinner […] - [Planning an intimate Garden Wedding (Some fun Ideas)](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/wedding-at-home-or-garden/): What better way to inject a bit of personality into your wedding day than to hold a garden wedding! ‘Do it yourself’ weddings can be great fun & are quite popular nowadays! It’s a chance to inject some of your personality into your special day! Here are some ideas for planning a wedding in your home or back garden. Ideal for laid back, non traditional wedding couples who might want to try something a bit different & fun! Guess what-You can make up all the rules! Decorating the Garden This is probably a good place to start & a bit […] - [Getting the perfect wedding confetti shots](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/perfect-wedding-confetti/): I often have clients ask me questions about the confetti shot! What’s not to like about this photograph? It’s fun, relaxed, a chance to capture some great expressions. They’re also a way of getting some great shots of your guests interacting, having a laugh. It’s so colourful too! I’d advise to get a lot to make it effective. When you walk through the tunnel, it looks great if there is loads of bits of confetti coming down! The more the merrier for those fun, happy expressions! Where does the tradition of using confetti come from The tradition of throwing confetti […] - [Thinking of an Engagement Shoot?](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/thinking-engagement-shoot/): You might be wondering why some people think engagement shoots are worth doing so I have put together 4 reasons why I think they are a great idea before your wedding day! 1. It helps you get to know your Photographer better. You can see if you gel with your chosen Wedding Photographer. You will be spending a lot of time together on your wedding day so it’s a great chance to get to get to know each other better in a relaxed, fun, informal way. 2. Most people tend to feel uncomfortable in front of the camera. They tend […] - [Family Outdoor Photoshoot Birmingham (Go For it!)](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/family-outdoor-photoshoot/): It’s one of those things we keep meaning to get round too! Then before we know it the kids really are all grown up & having kids of their own! With spring approaching & the first signs of the flowers starting to bud in the garden I am looking forward to the days getting warmer so I can take some more family photo shoots outside so the kids can just be kids! Having said that most people might not think ‘oh lets have a photo session outdoors in the winter’. However I disagree as I think nature can look quite […] - [Lifestyle Family Photo Shoot](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/lifestyle-family-photography/): Let’s get away from those boring family photographs of yesteryear & bring some life into a family photo session! These types of photo shoots are great fun for all, as it is a way for you to interact as a family, doing your favourite things while I potter around in the background capturing all the natural interactions, activities as they unfold. I’m telling a little story about you & your family in the comfort of your own home. Hobbies It’s good to photograph the kids doing something they love! Thinking of their favourite hobbies before the shoot, so we have […] - [At Home 'Lifestyle' Family Photo Shoot](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/lifestyle-family-shoot/): Thinking of a lifestyle family photo shoot with a difference in the comfort of your own home? Take a look at this shoot for some fun ideas of natural photographs for you & your family. Recently I have been thinking I would like to start offering In Home Photo Lifestyle Shoots to my clients. It makes a change from the posed studio photographs on a restricted background, where the kids have to stay in one place & generally have to be smiling looking at the camera. It’s a chance to capture some relaxed photographs of a family interacting in the […] - [Family Photographer for Parents of Children with Autism - The Adventures of Johnny & Paddy](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/family-children-autism/): Home Lifestyle family photo shoot of two little boys with Autism, following their adventures with their Volunteer carers for a play session! I had the pleasure of photographing Johnny & Paddy in the comfort of their own home playing with their lovely carers, It was great to be a ‘fly on the wall’ just following the boys around being themselves. Please read this statement for my personal photography project The Adventures of Johnny & Paddy: Johnny & Paddy are two brothers with Autism, from which their is currently no cure. However, where there is hope there is recovery and Johnny […] ## Pages - [Privacy Policy](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy - [Wedding Portfolio](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/portfolio/): Wedding Portfolio Wedding Photography at it’s most fun & natural My couples are super relaxed, fun, quirky souls who want to spend as much time as possible on their wedding day with their family & friends. They like rustic, industrial venues, pretty country houses or funky pubs, places they feel comfortable in & not too overwhelmed by a big fancy setting. “Donna made us feel so relaxed, comfortable and most of all she made it fun. The pictures that she took are truly amazing and so natural, we are over the moon with them, we can’t thank her enough! If […] - [Wedding Photography Pricing](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/wedding-pricing/): Pricing and packages Weddings For fun, laid back couples! Check out my packages & prices to see if we’ll be a fit! Here to answer any questions you may have & to arrange a bespoke package if needed, just drop me a line! My Packages The Micro One Coverage of your ceremony Group/couples photographs after Up to two hours coverage! Price: £450 The Middle One Coverage starting half an hour before your ceremony as guests arrive & ending after the first dance A digital download of your edited images, full copyright is given A location visit to get to have a […] - [Midlands Family Photographer](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/midlands-family-photographer/): Award-winning Midlands Family Photographer Fun, relaxed and natural I love to photograph your family in a fun natural way outdoors so the kids can be kids & be themselves! Real Family Moments Make photo sessions fun for all the family! If they are anything like my daughter they love getting muddy & running around. Gone are the days of sitting very still in a studio saying cheese! I say no to cheese as this expression is very cheesy!  Outdoor photo sessions are a great way to spend some time together while creating some treasured memories through a candid, happy photo […] - [About Harrison Smith - Midlands Wedding Photographer](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/about-me/): About me Hello there! Hi! I’m Donna, a West Midlands based Wedding Photographer living in Solihull which is right next-door to Birmingham. Although I now live in Solihull I’m a Brummie at heart, born at Dudley Road hospital, raised by Jacky & George. I was Kinda educated at the local comp during the 80’s then moved down to London for the bright lights. After a few years of living in London I realised I couldn’t afford to live there anymore and I came back to The Midlands dragging my husband, a Londoner, along with me. My favourite things ↓ Family […] - [Midlands Wedding Photographer - Harrison Smith](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/): Midlands Wedding Photographer Welcome Fun and informal wedding photography Here to help you get away from those cheesy photographs that just aren’t you! Based in Solihull. About me Hey! I’m Donna A fun and informal Midlands Wedding Photographer living & based in Solihull, right next-door to Birmingham. Tired of cheesy wedding photos that don’t feel like you? I capture natural, relaxed wedding photography so you can enjoy your day with your favourite people. Your wedding is about love, laughter, and good times — not fancy limos or overpriced cake! I’ve been a photographer for years and still love every moment. […] - [Contact Me](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/contact/): Get in touch Hey! I can’t wait to hear all about your wedding plans I am based in the West Midlands and am available for wedding photography all over the UK. Using the contact form below, please tell me a little about your wedding plans, so I can answer your questions with relevant information, e.g. your wedding date, the ceremony/reception venue(s) and a bit about yourselves. phone Email Instagram Facebook Amazing at what she does “Donna is so friendly and lovely! Amazing at what she does, she captured our day perfectly! The photos are incredible, we love them!” Jade and Tom LET’S MAKE MEMORIES TOGETHER! - [The Blog](https://palegoldenrod-wolverine-347227.hostingersite.com/blog/): The Blog Keep up to date with all of my latest work Here, you will find weddings from the Midlands and across the UK, wedding guides and tips and family photoshoots. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)