Reportage Wedding Photography

Can you explain your style and approach to wedding photography?

I specialise in ‘genuine’ Documentary/Reportage wedding photography – I take an unlimited number of pictures on the day, which will tell the ‘real’ story of your wedding day. My unique style of Natural/Relaxed Wedding Photography is a welcome alternative to the traditional ‘staged’ photography often associated with weddings. With careful use of natural light, composition and space, combined with a genuine documentary style, I capture the true events throughout the day in real time, without you having to spend hours smiling at the camera. 95% of the pictures I take at a wedding are captured without the subjects even being aware. Because of this low-key approach, my clients can get on and enjoy their day without having to worrying about the photography. I will fit in, working quickly and quietly, ensuring you have plenty of time to enjoy your day with family and friends – as it should be…!!!

So will you still take some family groups?

Although my style is to document the day, we do understand that most clients do require some informal family groups. We recommend 4-6 groups which should take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete, but this varies from client to client. If you think you want more or less groups than this that’s fine, you decide on the balance.

Do you take colour images?

Of course, everything is taken in colour on the day, so you have the best of both worlds. Although I am known for my black & white images, most of our albums contain colour images also. Colour is used for scene setting pictures, details and formal groups, the rest of the day is usually in black & white. The ratio can vary according to individual client taste, but is usually around 50-60% b&w.

Are you a full time photographer?

I have been a full time wedding photographer for 27 years and in that time have photographed over 400 weddings. Contrary to popular belief, wedding photographers don’t just work at weekends. Shooting weddings can only be a full time job, as each wedding takes around 20 hours to shoot, proof, prep & design albums etc.

Do you cover civil partnerships / same sex weddings?

Of course, I am more than happy to photograph and have photographed weddings of all faiths and religions as well as Gay & Lesbian weddings, also known as Same Sex Marriages, Civil Partnerships, Pink Weddings or LGBT Wedding Photography.

Our wedding is not local, are you happy to travel?

I have covered weddings all over the UK and am happy to travel. Expenses are usually charged at the current rate and hotel accomodation may also be required. I’m based fairly centrally in the country, so getting anywhere is never a problem.

We live quite a distance from you, do we have to meet?

It’s always nice to meet my clients before the big day, however I completely understand if you can’t find the time due to distance/work, etc. Most of my clients are very busy people, in fact for about 50% of the weddings I shoot, I only meet the couple for the first time on the morning of the wedding. Some evening appointments are available if that helps, we can also plan a Skype call so at least we can see/chat with each other. And if you choose an album, these can be posted to you for a standard charge of £20, this covers P&P and insured next day delivery.

So how does the whole process work?

Firstly we need to check my availability - if I am available and you like what you have seen on this site, you can secure the date with a booking fee of £400. You can pay this immediately over the phone to secure the date, then we can arrange a meeting. HOWEVER, if you would prefer to meet first (I completely understand) we can arrange a meeting asap. Once booked, the date is entered into the diary and subsequent enquiries are turned away, for that reason booking fees are non-refundable. We can then meet or chat again prior to your wedding to confirm details/timings etc. All the images are 'backed up' on the day to ensure maximum safety. In the following days/weeks all the images receive an edit to remove duplicates, blinks, missed expressions, etc. If I am just supplying High-Res. images, these can usually be ready within 4-6 weeks after the wedding, with a link to view & download the images. If we are also supplying an album, we need a list of your favourite images for the album design, albums are then ordered and usually takes 4-6 weeks for completion.