There are 3 types or styles of wedding photography
Traditional
This is where the photographer focuses on the key moments through the wedding and setting and taking the formal group photos. This is the expected “normal” format for most weddings
Reportage
These are the more relaxed candid photos that capture what people are doing at the wedding. They are completely informal and capture the moment as it happens. It focuses on the people having a great time
Contemporary
These are the more artistic style of photos you would see in a glossy magazine. They require some setting up and a greater participation of the happy couple but the results can be absolutely stunning.
Your photographer provides
Most people think when they pay for a photographer they are only paying for someone to turn up on the day, snap a few pictures then get your photos out to you. In actual fact your wedding day, probably accounts for about a third of the time needed to provide the photographs you love.
Pre wedding preparation and post wedding production accounts for the largest portion of the photographer’s time. As well as the hours spent with the photos, there are real costs incurred ensuring experience, training and equipment are up to scratch to deliver superb photos to you.
You only have one chance to get the photos right on the day and its important whoever you entrust this responsibility to has the expertise, experience and equipment to deliver on your behalf.
I bring all these elements to your wedding
Affordability
We all know what we would love to have but very often it’s just out of reach. Like the new car or the superb 5 bedroom house we can only dream of owning. I’ve created my portfolio to enable you to get the package you would love. I’ve taken into consideration couples who only want a nice simple basic package that records the main events of the day and those that dream of making the entire day that special one off event with a sensational all singing all dancing bells and whistles photography package. But most importantly I’ve made it realistically achievable for everyone. You can even pay the photos up before the day if that helps you have your dream package
Talk to me, I'll help you achieve your dream photos.
How to build your dream photo package
To allow complete flexibility for your wedding build the package to your own specifications.
Select bits of the day you want photographed
Ceremony only
Getting ready and the ceremony
Ceremony and evening
Getting ready, ceremony and evening
If you want to discuss a specific package with costs tailored to your requirements please get in touch and we can have a chat about it.
The bits from the day you want photographed
Ceremony
Everything starts off with the pre wedding meeting that takes place if possible at the wedding venue where we walk through the day and get an idea of exactly what you need from the photographs. We discuss times and importantly what special photographs you want.
On the big day I’ll be at the wedding venue well before you arrive to set everything up. I will chat to the person officiating at the wedding in case they have any restrictions or views on taking photos. I would usually outline my intentions based on our pre wedding meeting, making sure they are happy with me moving about during the ceremony getting all the key shots. I will be checking lighting conditions in the areas we will be using to ensure everything works perfectly.
My role is to capture key events throughout the day and to add some of the magic needed to make the day look great in your photographs. I will take a whole load of photos covering all the key events and lots more besides, mixing the 3 styles of photography above, ensuring you have a beautiful selection of photos of your very special day.
When the wedding day is over, my work is only half completed. I then start working on all the photos taken during the day. Carefully selecting photos that best present everything that happened. All the photos are taken and provided in colour but additionally I will select photos that lend themselves to being presented in black and white or with a sensational splash of colour, highlighting a specific item in the photo. They are also added to the website where you have your own personal gallery allowing you view and share them with anyone you want by letting them know your unique password. Friends and relatives can purchase photographs directly from the web site with out superb quality partners and have then delivered directly to your door.
Should you want one of our beautiful photo books you would simply select the images from the website and we would create a stunning photo book for you to treasure forever.
At an agreed time we will arrange delivery of the photographs to you along with any additional products you ,may have selected.
Getting ready
Capture all the preparation and build up to the wedding. The photographer will unobtrusively take a selection of photos showing the organised chaos as everyone counts down to leaving to get to the ceremony. This is an integral part of the whole day and some of the photos taken in this section really set the scene for the upcoming party.
Evening
Just because the ceremony has finished the party is far from over. The speeches, cutting the cake and the first dance are all significant parts of your special day. All the evening guests arriving are as keen to be part of the celebrations and are often missed out when it comes to photos. I ensure guests have the opportunity to have their photos taken and if the bride and groom are available they can have them taken with the happy couple. Friends and family chatting at the tables or getting up to dance will all be captured ensuring all the fun and relaxed hilarity are duly noted.
Prices
All packages include a USB pen driver with a selection of photos. The number of photos will depend on the package taken but will ensure the key moments are covered and included. Every single photograph is carefully prepared and optimised, ensuring you only get the finest quality ones of your special day. The USB contains a full set of high resolution pictures for printing, a duplicated set in low resolution for electronically sending to friends and family and a separate folder containing any photos selected for your book.
I've specifically designed my portfolio to be competitive and to provide excellent value for money. We always offer at least 10% discount for our wonderful emergency services and armed forces personnel and often run promotions and discounts throughout the year, providing even better value for money for many of our lucky couples.
Our wedding packages providing everything above start at only £400 for full coverage of the wedding ceremony. Our packages are
£400 Ceremony only
£550 Getting ready and wedding ceremony (Ceremony plus £150)
£600 Wedding ceremony and evening (Ceremony plus £200)
£700 Full day coverage (Ceremony plus £300)
I am happy to quote for any additional services or products that you may want to compliment your wedding day.