Sharpe Shoots Photography

Hey you, I'm Helen!

I'm utterly obsessed with collecting your favourite moments and producing beautiful images that will last a lifetime and beyond. Photos need to tell your story - and they can be more powerful than words on a page. My style is relaxed, warm and emotive.

Confession time. I'm about to expose myself here...

When I've not got a camera in my hand, I've usually got my phone attached to it. Leaving podcast-style voice notes for friends (right up to that 30-min limit), or scrolling through socials and seeing what everyone is up to.

I got married in Ibiza and have a major soft spot for a destination wedding. However it was in the middle of a global pandemic (remember that time we had to queue for Tesco and everyone panic bought toilet roll?!) so added a little layer of stress as to whether it would go ahead (even up to the week prior...and our photographer got covid and cancelled the day before!).

I have a teenage daughter who is weirdly like me. Except when she's annoying. That's all her.

I adore dogs and have two little rescues - Huxley and Winnie. They're cute but a tad feral at times (you can take the dog out the streets...). I would love more dogs at weddings!

I have a slight penchant for TK Maxx - love a bargain and can spot a Zara number on the rails from the car park.

I fall asleep on the sofa, a lot.

I have 4 tattoos and think that qualifies me to be a certified 'Badass'. They may be fineline and meaningful, but ink is ink, right?!

I'm a highly sensitive person and might have a little cry at your wedding - don't worry though, I have a steady hand and will do it quietly.

I often won't notice exactly where I've parked my car - making finding it a fun game. But I will notice all the tiny details of a wedding - even before they happen. I can be the most observant person in that environment, yet out of it, I'd lose my own head if it wasn't screwed on! Make it make sense...

I have a real soft spot for the older generation - you'll see this in my work.

Just as I collect moments for people, I collect friends along the way too. The industry is bursting with amazing people and I love making new connections and following journeys (don't let the voicenotes put you off).