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Nick & Dianne’s Intimate Wedding at Hotel Endsleigh, Tavistock

Nick & Dianne’s Intimate Wedding at Hotel Endsleigh, Tavistock

An Intimate Wedding at Hotel Endsleigh

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St Mary’s Church Plympton Wedding of Kim and Matt
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St Mary’s Church Plympton Wedding of Kim and Matt

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.27.0" _builder_version="4.27.0" _builder_version="4.27.0" Every Moment, Every Detail, Forever Yours: Kim and Matt’s Last-Minute Wedding Adventure 

A Rustic Wedding in Devon: Steve and Jo's Special Day
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A Rustic Wedding in Devon: Steve and Jo's Special Day

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.22.2" custom_padding="||0px|||" _builder_version="4.22.2" _builder_version="4.22.2" _builder_version="4.24.0" A Rustic Wedding in Devon - How I met this lovely couple and captured their love story in...

The Green Liskeard Wedding Highlights
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The Green Liskeard Wedding Highlights

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.22.2" custom_padding="||0px|||" _builder_version="4.22.2" _builder_version="4.22.2" _builder_version="4.24.0" A Heartfelt Celebration at The Green: Dave and Lindsay's Dream Wedding _builder_version="4.24.0" > Welcome to Mike Lister Photography,...

Capturing Timeless Love: 2024 Wedding Photography Trends in Plymouth
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Capturing Timeless Love: 2024 Wedding Photography Trends in Plymouth

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.19.0" [/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.23.1" Let's talk about 2024 wedding photography trends _builder_version="4.23.1" As the wedding bells of 2024 chime with...

A New Chapter with the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless
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A New Chapter with the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.22.2" custom_padding="||0px|||" _builder_version="4.22.2" _builder_version="4.22.2" Welcome Nikon Z8 to the family _builder_version="4.22.2" In the world of photography, your camera is not just a tool;...

A Halloween wedding at Swancar Farm Country House
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A Halloween wedding at Swancar Farm Country House

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.22.2" custom_padding="||0px|||" _builder_version="4.22.2" _builder_version="4.22.2" A Surprise Proposal on Stage Maria and Jon's love story is the stuff of fairy tales, filled with surprises,...

Farewell to Larkbeare House: A Beloved Wedding Venue in Exeter Bids Adieu
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Farewell to Larkbeare House: A Beloved Wedding Venue in Exeter Bids Adieu

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.22.2" custom_padding="||0px|||" _builder_version="4.22.2" _builder_version="4.22.2" _builder_version="4.22.2" Farewell to Larkbeare House - nestled in the heart of Exeter, Larkbeare House has long been a cherished...

Should You Feed Your Wedding Photographer? Insights from Mike Lister Photography
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Should You Feed Your Wedding Photographer? Insights from Mike Lister Photography

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" theme_builder_area="post_content" _builder_version="4.22.2" ] _builder_version="4.22.2" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.22.2" type="4_4" theme_builder_area="post_content"] _builder_version="4.22.2" theme_builder_area="post_content" hover_enabled="0" Weddings are an intricate tapestry of traditions, emotions, and logistics. As the...

Questions to Ask at a UK Wedding Fair
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Questions to Ask at a UK Wedding Fair

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.22.1" _builder_version="4.22.1" _builder_version="4.22.1" _builder_version="4.22.1" Hello, dear reader. I'm Mike Lister, the heart and lens behind Mike Lister Photography. Living and capturing beautiful stories...

Dunelm Plymouth's Grand Re-Opening: A Photographer's Perspective
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Dunelm Plymouth's Grand Re-Opening: A Photographer's Perspective

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.22.1" > As a photographer, I've had the privilege of capturing countless moments, but there are some events that stand...

Capturing RunDevon: The Spirit of Devon Through a Lens
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Capturing RunDevon: The Spirit of Devon Through a Lens

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.22.1" The golden rays of sunrise were just beginning to peek over the horizon when the town of Ilfracombe came...

Kingsley Village Marks & Spencer Commercial Photography
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Kingsley Village Marks & Spencer Commercial Photography

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.21.0" > Did you know that I don't just capture magical moments at weddings? When I'm not dressed up for...

How much does a wedding photographer cost?
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How much does a wedding photographer cost?

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.19.0" [/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" How much does a wedding photographer cost?  _builder_version="4.19.0" Weddings are undoubtedly one of the most significant events...

Nerrisa and Brian's Unforgettable Wedding Journey
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Nerrisa and Brian's Unforgettable Wedding Journey

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.20.2" _builder_version="4.20.2" When choosing a location for their special day, Nerissa and Brian knew they wanted to immerse themselves in the breathtaking...

Wedding trends for 2023 in the uk
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Wedding trends for 2023 in the uk

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Wedding Payment Calculator
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Wedding Payment Calculator

Weddings are one of our most exciting and memorable occasions, but they can also be expensive. With so many expenses to consider, from the venue...

Wedding highlights of 2022
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Wedding highlights of 2022

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.19.1" [/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.19.1" Wedding highlights of 2022. _builder_version="4.19.1" This year has been the second busiest year in my photography...

What is reportage wedding photography?
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What is reportage wedding photography?

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.19.1" > What is reportage wedding photography? _builder_version="4.19.1" At Mike Lister Photography, you’ll often hear us talking about reportage wedding photography but what is...

How much does wedding photography cost?
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How much does wedding photography cost?

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.19.0" [/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.19.0" How much does wedding photography cost? _builder_version="4.19.0" OK, let’s deal with the elephant in the room...

Why is wedding photography important?
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Why is wedding photography important?

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.18.0" Why is wedding photography important?  If you’re asking why wedding photography is important, then you might as well be...

5 Tips when choosing your Wedding Photographer
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5 Tips when choosing your Wedding Photographer

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.9.10" custom_margin="-88px|||||" custom_padding="32px||0px|||"] To get great results, and capture the memories of your big day, it is...

3 Ways a Wedding Planner Will Help Coordinate Your Wedding Day
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3 Ways a Wedding Planner Will Help Coordinate Your Wedding Day

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.8.2" custom_margin="-88px|||||" custom_padding="32px||0px|||"] Kept Weddings with Laura is a wedding planning service covering Devon, Cornwall and Somerset....

How to Choose a Wedding Venue
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How to Choose a Wedding Venue

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.7.4" hover_enabled="0" _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.7" ] _builder_version="4.7.7" ] When you are getting married there is so much to do, to plan,...

10 Key Questions you need to ask your Wedding Venue
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10 Key Questions you need to ask your Wedding Venue

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.16" _builder_version="4.21.0" > 10 Key Questions you need to ask your Wedding Venue Weddings are a huge affair and can be...

Paying A Trip To Lewtrenchard Manor
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Paying A Trip To Lewtrenchard Manor

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.7" hover_enabled="0" Lewtrenchard Manor _builder_version="4.7.7" ]With all the changes to our industry in 2020 it was a...

Christmas Photography Challenge
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Christmas Photography Challenge

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] It's March and the UK has entered into a national lockdown. To help we brought...

Covid 19 Thirty Day Photography Challenge
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Covid 19 Thirty Day Photography Challenge

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" ] _builder_version="4.7.4" hover_enabled="0" It's March and the UK has entered into a national lockdown. To help being in...

Changing your name after marriage in the UK
Planning

Changing your name after marriage in the UK

We have put together a series of useful downloads because we know how much planning goes in to a wedding. Download our free guides to...

A Guide to the Perfect Wedding Seating Plan
Planning

A Guide to the Perfect Wedding Seating Plan

We have put together a series of useful downloads because we know how how much planning goes in to a wedding. Read through our guides...

Ultimate UK Wedding Planner Checklist
Planning

Ultimate UK Wedding Planner Checklist

Planning your big day can seem like a muddled mess of a to-do list at first. Here’s a checklist to help you stay calm in...

9 things to do after your Wedding
Planning

9 things to do after your Wedding

We have put together a series of useful handouts that will help you plan your wedding from getting engaged to a list of things you...

Wedding game for guests - I Spy
Planning

Wedding game for guests - I Spy

We have put together a series of useful handouts that will help you plan your wedding from getting engaged to a list of things you...

UK Wedding Traditions for Brides
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UK Wedding Traditions for Brides

We have put together a series of useful handouts that will help you plan your wedding from getting engaged to a list of things you...

Groom's Speech - Do's and Don'ts
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Groom's Speech - Do's and Don'ts

We have put together a series of useful handouts that will help you plan your wedding from getting engaged to a list of things you...

Who to invite to the Wedding?
Planning

Who to invite to the Wedding?

We have put together a series of useful handouts that will help you plan your wedding from getting engaged to a list of things you...