Finding the right photographer for your wedding really matters. Most of us are pretty good at being unobtrusive photography ninjas, but we're still with you for most of your day, so you need to feel comfortable with whoever you book. I wrote this to tell you a bit more about me, my style and my why, so you can get a feel for whether I'm the right fit for you.
How I work
I believe in proper communication, from the moment you book until your photos are safely backed up, printed or tucked into an album. I'm always at the end of an email and I like to check in regularly while you're planning.
I love to pre-plan, so it's never just "thanks for booking, see you on the day." In the run-up to your wedding we'll chat about your timings, your photo list and how comfortable you are (or aren't) in front of the camera. By the time the day comes, I'll know what's important to you, who your key people are and what you're most looking forward to.
I'm a team player. I keep things light, and you'll never catch me shouting at a wayward guest or huffing at a wedding planner about timings. I treat everyone with respect, because on your wedding day I'm part of a team, the team making sure your day is as lovely as it can be.
I don't take you off for hours. A wedding day is a wedding day, not a photoshoot. I'm upfront about photo timings (there's a whole post on group shots if you want the detail), and your couple portraits are two short sessions of 10 to 15 minutes. Mostly that's just the two of you spending time together while I sneakily capture it. I may make you stop in some pretty light.
I'm not one to blow my own trumpet, so have a look at the Kind Words page to see what couples say. The feedback is always that it felt like having a friend photograph their wedding, that the guests weren't scared of me, and that I'm pretty funny. Just don't ask my husband to back that last one up.
My style
My work is honest, joyful and timeless. If you're after the latest Instagram trend, I might not be for you.
I want your photos to stand the test of time. That doesn't mean stiff or boring. It means classic, real and true to the day, with genuine laughter at the heart of every gallery I send out. I focus (pun very much intended) on the moments and the connections, between the two of you and between everyone who came to celebrate you.
These photos will be around for your ruby, golden and maybe even platinum anniversaries. I still have my grandparents' wedding photos, which is exactly why I steer clear of trends that'll date faster than the latest TikTok sound.
My experience
Whatever the weather, the venue or how cute your Uncle Bob is, I've got you covered. I've been photographing people since 2010, and I've shot in rain, wind, snow, blazing heat, candlelight and Thor-level thunder. Barns, churches, manor houses, boats, farms, register offices, vineyards like Wickham Estate, tiny elopements and weddings with hundreds of guests.
My main brag? In all these years I've only tumbled twice in front of my couples.
The boring (but important) stuff
I LOVE a backup. Backup kit on the day, backup hard drives for every wedding, two cards in my camera so if one fails there's a second. I also have a network of lovely, trusted photographers on speed dial, so if anything ever meant I couldn't make your wedding (it's never happened), someone brilliant would step in.
In short: I have a backup.
Do I sound like the photographer for you?
I hope this gives you a feel for who I am and how I work. If you think we'd get on, I'd love to hear about your plans, whether it's a full day or twelve guests and a pub lunch.
