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Three words: don’t say cheese! If I was describing my wedding photography style to Google’s search results I’d go with things like reportage, documentary, candid, natural, observational, unobtrusive, maybe even ‘experiential’ (ooh, that’s a good one!) but it all comes down to this: forget about me and enjoy yourselves.

I want your photos to feel like being there, full of real, intimate, messy moments, so you can enjoy it on the day and relive it all later. That’s the kind of photography I love, so that’s what I do.

There’s one small exception and that’s when we do some portraits of you guys, usually after we’ve done a few family group shots. We’ll spend maybe half an hour at most getting away from the crowd and making something a bit more artistic. No ‘posing’ skills required, I’ll give you as much direction as you need, but I’ll definitely never ask you to pretend you’re a lemur.

For an ‘all day’ wedding I’ll be with you up to ten hours, from pre-wedding prep to the evening party. For me that’s the only way to tell the whole story – be there for all of it! Your story starts with getting ready in the morning, so that’s when I’ll start, and stay with you until the party’s in full swing that evening. Ten hours usually covers it but you can book me for longer if you want.

For smaller weddings I can finish just after the confetti, the speeches, or the first course of lunch, whatever you like. I’ve got packages for 90 minutes or 3 hours, or for total flexibility I have an hourly rate too.

Every wedding is different, but I usually deliver around 50 images per hour at a wedding, often more. There’s no limit, your gallery and downloadable zip file includes the best photo from every moment I catch, all edited in my personal style. For engagement and couples sessions there’s normally at least 30 from a 60-minute session. When everything’s finished you’ll receive a link to a private gallery website, where you’ll be able to view everything and download your personal digital archive in high resolution. You can also share the link with whoever you like.

You bet I do albums – they’re the best bit! I think wedding photographs without an album are like ice cream without a spoon, gin without tonic, movies without popcorn. Printed photos truly are the best way to cherish your favourite photos for decades to come, and a well made album is something you’ll never regret investing in. So if your photos will mean anything to you in years to come, please don’t skip the album.

You can order your album from me any time before or after your wedding, with a handy discount for ordering before. There’s a choice of finishes to fit all budgets, super-discounted mini copies for parents, and every main album includes design by me with feedback from you until it’s just right.

Sure, if you’d like them. I think even if you’re not that into posed photos it’s nice to have all of your favouritest people in one group, and I bet your parents and grandparents will love them.

But don’t forget the best photos happen back at the party so I highly recommend sticking to half a dozen or so, and I’m happy to help you work out the best groups in advance so it’s dead easy on the day.

I’ll go wherever you’re going. Anything within 90 minutes drive from my home in Surrey is included and beyond that depends on your timings and how risky it is to travel the day of your wedding. I have some set rates for travel further afield, and I’m happy to sort out all the logistics and bookings myself.

Yep, up to five million pounds. I’m fully covered with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance from a company that specialises in photographers. If you or any of your venues need to see documentation that’s no problem.

It’s only happened once in 15 years, thanks to COVID-19, and I was able to replace my services with an excellent wedding photographer from a network I’m part of. So if I’m struck down before your wedding and won’t be able to make it, I’ll ask around to see who’s available and send you their details so you can decide if you’d like them to replace me. You’re not obligated to accept my suggestions – if you want to make your own arrangements I’ll refund you in full.

During 2020 and 2021, if the government issued guidance that prevented weddings from happening I was usually able to move bookings to a new date without any of the usual fees associated with changing your wedding date after booking. In the absence of government rules preventing weddings it’s not possible to make any guarantees, so all changes are handled on a case-by-case basis. If you need to change your plans after booking let me know as soon as you know, and I’ll work with you as best I can to make it all work.

Please do ask! I’ll send over my investment guide which includes a much bigger FAQ section, but if your questions aren’t covered there drop me a line and I’ll be happy to chat through anything you like.