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Silent Disco First Dance
Wedding
Al Scarlett

Sea Swim, Silent Disco, Sea Shanties and Face Glitter 

Well what can I say? Sally and Joe’s magical Cornish wedding felt more like hanging out with close friends than a day of work. Their infectious energy lit up the entire event. The venue, Cornish Lavender, exuded quintessential Cornish charm. Hosts Tina and family were warm and welcoming, tirelessly ensuring

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Couple propose at Holywell bay, Cornwall in the glorious sunshine
Proposal
Al Scarlett

Picture Perfect Proposal at Holywell Bay, Cornwall.

“Incredible experience! Alastair captured our proposal at a stunning beach location he scouted and suggested based on the weather. His attention to detail and professionalism made the moment perfect. Highly recommend!” Raja A Magical Proposal at Holywell Bay: Discover the Perfect Spot in Cornwall When Raja and Krati planned their

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A pair of cute dogs sitting together posing for the camera
Event
Al Scarlett

Charity Pawtraits for Howdens 2024

Howden Insurance Local UK in Taunton, opened their doors to the community and hosted a doggy photoshoot! ? We had 6 hours to photograph 28 happy dogs. It ran beautifully with each owner arriving in 15 minute time slots. Below is a selection of the lively characters who came in

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Watergate Bay Proposal
Engagement
Al Scarlett

Guillaume’s Beautiful Watergate Bay Proposal to Margaux

“Hi Al, Margaux and I, now back in the bustling city of London, just wanted to drop you a line. The euphoria of our Watergate Bay proposal hasn’t quite faded yet, and your photos – well, they only served to rocket us right back into those unforgettable moments. When we

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Romantic picnic proposal, Henry is on one knee proposing to Kasia on the clifftops on a summers evening overlooking the sea.
Engagement
Al Scarlett

Henry’s Romantic Picnic Proposal to Kasia

“Just wanted to say thanks once again! It was honestly the perfect spot for the picnic proposal and really glad we chose the clifftop too with those stunning views. We’re just so grateful for everything!” Henry & Kasia Engagement Shoot I had the pleasure of helping Henry plan his romantic

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Wedding Couple look into each others eyes on the beach in Cornwall
Wedding
Al Scarlett

Kirra and Brad’s Spring wedding at Trevibban Mill

Trevibban Mill “Oh wow, don’t know what to say. Thank you so so so much. They are beautiful, brought a tear to my eye. We loved looking at them!! Can’t wait to show family ? thanks again we couldn’t thank you enough you did an amazing job ❤️” Kirra &

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Elopement couple take a moment on the rope bridge at Heligan Gardens
Elopement
Al Scarlett

Styled Elopement at The Lost Gardens of Heligan

The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a stunning location for an elopement or intimate wedding. With its lush greenery, historic buildings, and picturesque landscapes, it provides the perfect backdrop for a romantic and intimate celebration of love. Here are some ideas for a your elopement at The Lost Gardens of

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Couple standing on a rock at the beach, a wave has just broken and surrounds them
Pre-Wedding
Al Scarlett

Tabassum & Syed’s Surprising Pre-Wedding Photo Shoot

“The pictures are mesmerizing, thank you so much for creating such wonderful memories for us.” Tabassum and Syed are getting married in May, back home in India. They asked me if I could help them arrange a pre wedding photoshoot here in Cornwall as they were going to travel down

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wedding details
Resource
Al Scarlett

How to Plan a Wedding in 12 Months?

Congratulations on getting engaged to the love of your life! Now the next step is learning how to plan a wedding that symbolises your love story! It is no secret that wedding planning is a strenuous process. From maintaining a budget and deciding on a venue to finding the vendors,

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Cornwall Wedding Couple in the rain at night
Wedding
Al Scarlett

Gemma and Sam’s stunning winter wedding at Polhawn Fort

Polhawn Fort “Incredible! Alastair is utterly incredible! He was our photographer at our wedding in December and captured our special day so beautifully. The moment we met Alastair we knew that we wanted him to be at our wedding. He is such a great guy who made us feel totally

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Engagement photoshoot at Perranporth beach
Engagement
Al Scarlett

Stunning Engagement Shoot at Perranporth Beach

I met Junaina and Curnow at the Seiners Arms for 7pm for their epic Perranporth Beach engagement photoshoot. The majority of beachgoers were on their way home and the tide had just turned so I knew we would have the western cliffs at Droskyn Point, pretty much to ourselves.  They both

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Mawnan Church Wedding
Wedding
Al Scarlett

Sylvia and Owain’s Beautiful Mawnan Smith Wedding

What a privilege it was to be invited to Sylvia And Owain’s intimate Mawnan Smith Wedding near Falmouth. They had a lovely ceremony, beautifully decorated with locally grown wildflowers at Mawnan Church. Sylvia was surprised with a horse drawn carriage to take her to the church and back to the Reception at Hotel

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equestrian events photography
Event
Al Scarlett

Beautiful Memories Captured at Equestrian Camps, Cornwall 2021

Equestrian Camps Pony club (25th-27th June 2021) This weekend the riders were all challenged with good old Cornish weather! It was difficult to choose what to wear at Chyverton Park Equestrian Centre!  Becky and Claire were there to push the riders and help them reach their personal goals. https://youtu.be/Q51rxd_8lS8 Equestrian Camps

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a display of brightly coloured framed Newquay family photographs
Offers
Al Scarlett

Free Family Photoshoot

Days Hours Minutes Seconds Starting this Sunday (6th December) we have a limited number of slots for a free 30-minute family photoshoot here in Newquay. To be eligible for this special offer simply like, follow and comment on both Scarlett photography’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Available time slots. Sunday 6th December

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Dog photography at Watergate bay
Animals
Al Scarlett

Watergate Bay Dog Photoshoot

Dog Love at Watergate Bay Marc came down from Kent with his wife and their 2 beloved dogs. He contacted me to capture some photographs of his Cocker Spaniels running around one of the local beaches. Watergate Bay was my first choice, it was close to both of us and

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Family beach photo shoot in Bude
Family
Al Scarlett

Magical family photoshoot at a secret beach near Bude

Pearl had invited her family from Ireland and Newcastle for a much-needed get-together and more importantly meet the new grandchildren.  I was honoured to be chosen to photograph the family on their Bude holiday. I must admit the weather forecast was a bit touch and go, not that the photograph

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show jumping photography
Event
Al Scarlett

Beautiful Memories Captured at Equestrian Camps, Cornwall 2020

Equestrian Camps mid-week Pony club for adults (22nd-23rd September 2020) The last Camp at Chyverton Park with Equestrian Camps was once again a huge success. Everyday’s a school day for me following Becky Kennen around the course as she bought out the best in all the riders and ponies. Autumn

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proposal photograph at Holywell bay
Engagement
Al Scarlett

Surprise proposal at Holywell Bay – She Said Yes!

Danaipat got in touch to see if I could help him set up an engagement shoot on a secluded beach at sunset. Holywell bay immediately came to mind as one of my favourite backdrops in Cornwall. We discussed his vision and secretly started to plan for the big day. With

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Adela Superyacht photography
Event
Al Scarlett

Adela sails in Falmouth Bay

It’s not every day you’re graced with good winds, sunshine and a super yacht like Adela in Falmouth Bay. Reffited at Pendennis shipyard, Falmouth and featuring interior and exterior design by Dykstra the 250 tonne schooner was certainly the belle of the bay on this day!

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raceing driver portrait
Event
Al Scarlett

Morgan #45 racing at Mission Raceways, BC.

Mike, Belinda and Aiden from Granat Racing invited us up to Mission Raceway for their annual race at the track. Organised by the British Columbia Historic Motor Races this event was a true spectacle and we were thrilled to be a part of it. The #45 1967 Morgan +4 really is part of

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Hollipops
Commercial
Al Scarlett

Hollipops Daycare & Pre-School

Simon Hickie and myself were asked to promote Hollipops a local daycare and pre-school here in the heart of Newquay with a short video. The manager Hollie Boyle wanted an engaging promotional web video of around 2 minutes to integrate into her social media channels and help push her growing

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brannel-students-studying-whale-photograph-by-scarlett-photography
Commercial
Al Scarlett

The Big Picture!

 “The idea is they walk past, bit of a wow factor, making them think about the big picture.” The Science department at Brannel School in Cornwall brightened up their corridors last month with a huge 6.65 x 2.75 meter photograph of my lunging humpback whales. All the secondary schools in

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yoga photography
yoga
Al Scarlett

Do you need a professional yoga photographer?

Do you teach yoga? Own a yoga brand? Are you looking for a yoga photographer to bring new, fresh content and boost your web presence? Here in Cornwall, we are blessed with stunning landscapes, magical sunrises and beautiful, peaceful spaces. Click the button below now and book your perfect session

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environment agency photographer
Commercial
Al Scarlett

The Environment Agency’s Plastics and Sustainability Team

Why Scarlett Photography? Jessica Hickie from the Environment Agency’s Plastics and Sustainability Team invited me to Watergate bay to meet and photograph her team. Up until now they were using out-of-date imagery, non-relevant stock photographs and were in desperate need for some fresh content for engaging different audiences on the

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Intimate elopement Little Fistral
Wedding
Al Scarlett

Kellie & Iain’s Elopement Photography in Newquay Cornwall

KelIie and Iain asked me to do their elopement photography – and WOW! – they certainly pulled off the impossible! Hotel cancelled, restaurant cancelled and unknown to everyone, Truro Registery Office was to be closed the very next day too! This beautiful quick-thinking couple secured an idyllic house overlooking Newquay Harbour,

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wedding table decoration
Venue
Al Scarlett

The Alverton

“WEDDING CEREMONIES AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS Four fully licensed rooms for wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships and blessings makes The Alverton the perfect venue in Cornwall for intimate and bigger weddings. If you choose to get married elsewhere, perhaps at the Cathedral or your local church, The Alverton can host the rest of your day

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Newquay Wedding Photographer
Venue
Al Scarlett

The Headland Hotel

“Perched on a private cliff-top, The Headland Newquay overlooks one of the UK’s most beautiful beaches and is widely regarded as one of the best wedding venues in Cornwall. Offering the perfect blend of discreet English ambience, underpinned by first-class hospitality and gorgeous seascapes, The Headland is a unique wedding

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Watergate bay
Venue
Al Scarlett

Watergate Bay Hotel

“Weddings at Watergate Bay mean horizon-facing vows, photos on the beach, cocktails on The Living Space deck, feasting in Zacry’s and dancing into the night at Watchful Mary.” Intimate: for a maximum of 40 people Exclusive: the whole hotel and team at your disposal Evening reception: invite more guests for

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Lusty Glaze
Venue
Al Scarlett

Lusty Glaze

“Uninterrupted seascapes, fiery sunsets and dramatic cliffs make this little cove one of the most romantic places on Earth – there’s nowhere more perfect to start married life than with sand between your toes, the sea around your ankles and spectacular Cornish sunset as your backdrop. Lusty Glaze is a

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Newquay Wedding Photographer
Venue
Al Scarlett

Nancarrow Farm

“Your wedding at Nancarrow will feel like an extended getaway, with time to relax, enjoy and feel very at home while their in-house team of super-friendly professionals, take care of the nitty-gritty. Remember your Nancarrow wedding against a backdrop of open grassy spaces, fruit orchards or wildflowers growing in our walled cottage

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Newquay Wedding Photographer
Venue
Al Scarlett

Tredudwell Manor

“Getting married at Tredudwell is all about offering you choices and flexibility because what matters to us is what matters to you! They simply want to offer you the most relaxed wedding experience! Following more than a decade of experience, They found that the best way for you to really

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