Working with me
I really care about my couples and my connection with them. I love being there for them, being of service to them, and getting to share a massive day in their lives, and give them a killer set of photos that they adore.
Listen, we've all been to 'those' weddings, haven't we. You watch your mates get married, throw some confetti over them as they come out, then go and stand with a drink and a canapé for an hour thinking "where the f*ck are they?!" while they're off shooting endless family photos and taking a load of posed portraits. You know the one's I mean? Well, I basically do the opposite of that!
My priority for any couple I ever work with is this; for them to have as much time as is humanly possible with everyone else they've asked to be there. The pictures from the day should reflect you, your families, your friends and all the personalities that come with it. I don't believe your wedding day should not be condensed down to a series of posed or forced pictures. It should be documented in a way that allows the viewer to feel the emotion of the moment. If you’ve not already figured it out, I’m not much of a ‘traditionalist’. I want to spend the day capturing all the real moments as creatively as possible. I promise you’ll never hear me say “cheese” or have me putting you in any uncomfortable poses.
In the interest of telling the story and conveying that emotion, I do get in pretty close. I’m not the guy who shoots from the bushes with a telephoto lens! I like to be right in there with you when the moments are happening. This way, anyone viewing the end result feels like they were there with you as well. I use the same documentary approach on the dance floor in the evening. I’m jumping onto the floor with the same enthusiasm as your (often well-lubricated) guests. I’m not jumping into the car ready to get the hell out of there. I love the dance floor! Some of the best moments from the whole day happen when your nearest and dearest are rocking out to your favourite songs.
Also, people are fascinating! Their mannerisms, interactions with each other, and the way families react when they all come together to celebrate a massive occasion. A wedding day has it all. I’m surrounded by loads of new faces (and sometimes some familiar one’s too) and I get to tap into the emotion of the day and make photos that make you feel something. There is nothing better than that! I want to make photos that your grandchildren can look at in years to come and say “wow, you guys looked awesome!”
"We LOVEEEEEE THEM!! After you shot our friend Michelle's wedding, my favourite part of looking at her photos was seeing them brought me right back to the day. You've completely nailed that once again with our day and we couldn't be more thankful. We're so so thrilled! It's an odd thing, but it was so amazing just having you there for the day it almost feels like a bonus that we also love the photos so much!"
Amy & Sean
FAQ's
I'm not seeing any group photos on here. Do you shoot them?
Absolutely, they're no less important than any other photos from the day, but we won't spend an age making them. I advise my couples to keep the list of formal photos to 10 or less, and we'll do them a bit before food, so you've had a chance to see everyone first. We'll have some fun with them, but we won't be messing around, we'll rattle through.
Are the travel expenses included in your packages?
All travel within England & Wales is included in whichever option you choose. There's a small extra charge for Scotland, and if you're planning a destination wedding, travel is charged on top of the coverage. But the truth is, if you're getting married abroad, you don't just want me, you want this!
How do you balance the time between candids and portraits?
Good question! I will always prioritise time for candids, because they don't just 'happen' - it takes a bit of time for people (and me) to warm up, and the really meaningful photos happen when you have the time and space to relax and spend some quality time with loved ones. I like to keep portraits to a quick 10-15 mins, and in a couple of chunks, so we're not away for too long. And honestly, good portraits don't take an age to make, we'll go for a wander, have a laugh, find some cool light, and get back to the party.
We're both pretty camera shy and awkward in front of a camera. Can you help us?
In one word: yes. In a few more words: absolutely, it’s what I'm here to do! For me, the biggest part of documenting your day is ensuring you are relaxed and having fun, and that you get to spend plenty of time with your guests. To achieve that you need to be comfortable and at ease around me. Cool, calm and collected is how I roll, but we can always plan a pre wedding/engagement shoot to get you used to being in front of the camera. It might sound counterintuitive, but it’s a great way to ease any worries you might have, or break down any barriers before the day itself.