Your investment - how I work and pricing
The value of wedding photography isn't so much for now, it's for the future - your future, for your family and friends and for people that may not even be around yet.
This is one of the many reasons I take the documentary approach. I want you to look back on your photos with nostalgia, remembering your day. Your photographs will increase in personal value to you with every year that passes, as you grow older and as things change. Staged, magazine cover, retouched images may look impressive now but won’t give you the same feels in the future and if your day isn’t documented properly you may forget all the lovely real moments.
I'm here to tell the story of your day…
I will take authentic documentary photographs throughout the day to give you the whole narrative to look back on. Your wedding day will be a whirlwind. Things will be going on that you won’t even notice yourselves. I’m here to capture these moments so you have them to look back on. The fun, the tears, the reality.
From the getting ready shots in the morning until party time I'll be there documenting your day in an honest way.
Your day is unique to you…
No two weddings are the same. Every single wedding that takes place is made up of an entirely different combination of people so I don’t use a shot list to create ‘standard’ wedding photos or rely on the venue having the perfect light. The people are more important to me. I will work with the surroundings, light and people to create your unique story in photographs. Every couple is different so I go into each wedding with a fully open mind ready to document what’s happening and tell your story. I don’t make you do things that aren’t you for the sake of a photo, or take you away from enjoying your day.
Feel uncomfortable posing?
Perfect! You won't have to. 99% of the day I'll be observing and photographing the events unfolding througout the day, no posing or staging required. The only set up shots as such will be your family group shots and we'll spend a short amount of time getting some of the two of you together - absolutely nothing to worry about or pose for.
The two of you...
At some point during the day we'll take a small amount of time to get some shots of the two of you together, we don't need long at all to get some good shots. It may just be you two having a walk, I may give you a few prompts but whatever we do I'll capture your love and interactions with eachother so your photographs are all about you and not stiff and posey. This is ideal for those couples who don’t feel comfortable posing or feel they aren't naturals in front of the camera. It's your wedding day afterall, not a photoshoot. Enjoy it!
How about group shots?
Often people like to have a few traditional group shots with certain family members. I'm happy to do these though I recommend keeping them to a minimum (6 is a good number) for the most authentic documentary coverage and so I don’t have to take you away from your day for long. The longer your group shot list, the more time you'll spend away from your reception (and the fewer lovely candid shots I'll be able to get - as this time is usually great for documentary candids). You don't have to have any group shots at all if you don't want to, meaning your whole reception is yours to enjoy.
On the day...
I'll blend in with your guests as much as possible, I won't tell you what to do or how to act throughout the day. I'm not a photographer who stands as far away as possible with a zoom lens, I'm not afraid to come up close to get the best shots but couples often say they barely even knew I was there. The only time I'll need to take you away is for the family formals and couple portraits. It's your day to enjoy and I want it to unfold in exactly the same was as it would if I wasn't there.
After the wedding…
You must be excited to see some photos! I promise a ‘sneak peak’ of around 30 images within a few days of your wedding, then your full gallery will be ready around 6-8 weeks later.
Once you’ve received your USB in the post I’ll upload your online gallery so you can start sharing with your friends and family. It’s up to you who you share your gallery link with, you can choose to keep it private if you’d prefer (you can even hide certain images if you’d rather keep some private). You can download images directly through the gallery, as well as having them on your USB, so you have easy access to photos anywhere. You can also purchase prints and design albums through the gallery, should you wish to.
As a documentary photographer, my goal is to tell a story through my images. I believe that the best moments are those that happen organically, without interference. I’m there to capture those moments of joy, laughter, and tears. By doing so, I am able to create a collection of photographs that truly reflects the spirit of the wedding and the personalities of the couple.
What you get for your hard earned cash -
Full day coverage
Two photographers! Second shooter covers from prep until after speeches (at least)
Full set of images (800+) individually edited on USB
Online gallery you can share with your guests (with unlimited downloads)
30+ preview images within a few days of your wedding
Unlimited wedding chat - feel free to message me anytime
Travel anywhere in the UK (I’ll stay overnight the night before if it’s a trek - no extra cost to you)
£1950
Skip the prep
Everything as above with coverage starting 30 minutes before ceremony (at same location as ceremony) - £1750
Having a smaller wedding with 50 guests or less?
If your wedding is smaller (fewer than 50 guests) and you’d like no more than 6 group shots then it’s likely I can handle it without the second photographer. You can still choose to have the above package but you also have the option to have me come on my own.
50 guests or fewer weddings with one photographer (me!)
Full day coverage
Everything as above excluding the second photographer
£1650 - strictly only for weddings with fewer than 50 guests - I truly believe I produce the best results with having a second shooter for most weddings
Half day and shorter coverage is also available when booking within 6 months of the wedding, where availability allows
Half day coverage - four hours, excludes second photographer - £1050
Micro wedding - two hours at one location (unless walking distance), excludes second photographer - £600
Destination weddings
European off-peak (for weddings anywhere in Europe October-March)
£2550
Includes travel and all expenses, no extra hidden costs
European peak (for weddings anywhere in Europe April-September)
£2750
Includes travel and all expenses, no extra hidden costs
Worldwide weddings
Please contact me for a quote
Extras
Engagement session
Images of the two of you at a location of your choice
Digital images sent via download link (then added to your wedding USB after the wedding)
£300 standalone
£250 as an add on
Destination engagement session
Fancy a session abroad whilst you’re on holiday? I’ll come and join you for an evening to get some unforgettable images of you together
£500 plus travel
‘Til the end
Have me stay until the very end of the night to capture the whole party and shenanigans
£500
Two galleries - one colour, one black and white
I edit my galleries using a combination of colour and black and white edits. Typically you’d get roughly 85% of your gallery in colour and 15% black and white. This add on is for if you’d like the whole gallery in colour and also black and white (two galleries)
£450
Should you fancy an album or book you can now purchase these directly through your online gallery, rather than in advance of the wedding.
For destination weddings outside of Europe please contact me for a bespoke quote
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