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Frequently Asked Questions
Well, that’s a tough question. We do try to take a very unobtrusive approach to photographing weddings so we can capture genuine and real moments of emotion, joy and very often tears too, so you can relax, be yourself at your wedding and be able to enjoy it! We love spending time photographing all these little details that you’ve spent so much time choosing, preparing and making for your wedding day.
Yes, we are definitely happy to do so! We would suggest that you limit these shots to around 8-10 traditional groups, so it can take between 15 – 30 minutes depending on the size of the family and number of friends, bridesmaids and groomsmen. Your wedding planner, ushers, maid of honour or the best man can be very helpful at this stage by gathering the people you need when you need them.
I used to LOVE Canon DSLRs but times have changed and I’m shooting Sony Full Frame cameras now. I’m always using 35mm, 50mm and 85mm primes to shoot weddings, but on a rare occasion I might use a super wide or my trusted 70-200 lens.
Nothing to worry about! Most of our customers have never had any posing or modelling experience and it’s our job to make them look their best at all times!
BOOKINGS AND LOGISTICS
A signed contract and a £300 retainer hold your date. The remaining balance is due 6 weeks before the wedding. Once the retainer is paid and the contract is signed, your date is locked in and I will not take another booking for it.
As early as you can. Popular dates, Saturdays between May and October in particular, tend to go 12 to 18 months in advance. That said, if your date is coming up soon it is always worth getting in touch, as I sometimes have availability at shorter notice.
Absolutely. I like to have a call or meet for coffee before we commit to anything. It matters that we actually get on. Your wedding day is a long one and I will be around you for most of it, so it should feel comfortable from the start. No pressure, no obligation.
Never. Your wedding gets my full day, from start to finish. I do not split my time between bookings or leave early to get to another event.
When asked about my wedding photography style, I always give one definite answer – mixed. My shooting style is a unique mix of fine art photography, photojournalism and documentary. I always try to shoot elegant and timeless photos and steer clear of any fashion “trends”.
Mixing a take-control-of-everything approach with a fly-on-the-wall approach works really well during the organised chaos of a wedding day. Photographing the family portraits requires lots of bossing people around, while being quiet and invisible in the church is crucial for keeping the vicars happy.
In the extremely unlikely event of a genuine emergency, I have a network of trusted photographers I work alongside who shoot in a similar style. I would brief them fully and make sure your day is covered. This has never happened, but the plan is there.
ON THE DAY
Full day collections include 10 to 12 hours. I arrive with the bridal party in the morning and stay until the dancing is properly underway. I do not watch the clock and I do not disappear after the first dance.
Not a creative shot list, not usually. Every wedding is different and working through a list of poses means every wedding ends up looking the same. What I do ask for is a list of the family group combinations you want covered after the ceremony, so nothing important gets missed. Beyond that, I read the day and react to it. Sometimes we can try to recreate a look from a magazine or something special, but let’s talk about it first.
Usually 20 to 30 minutes, which is plenty. I am not a fan of keeping couples away from their guests for an hour. A short, relaxed portrait session in good light will always produce better images than a long, self-conscious one.
Some of my favourite images have been shot in the rain. Weather is part of your day and I embrace it. I carry gear to handle any conditions, and an umbrella in the right hands can actually make for a brilliant portrait.
I do everything I can to be invisible. I move quietly, I dress appropriately, and I never step into the aisle or draw attention to myself. Most couples say afterwards that they barely noticed me during the ceremony, which is exactly the point. Some of the guests will definitely notice me, though. Couples – never.
If I am with you for 12 or more hours, a vendor meal during the wedding breakfast is genuinely appreciated and means I am not running on empty for the evening. Most venues factor this in automatically, but it is worth mentioning to your coordinator or your venue. It’s not a problem if you can’t factor it in, but it might mean that I will have to sneak out for a meal and might miss moments from your wedding, especially if it is a remote location.
Yes, to a point. I’d love to have a list of family photos or complicated relations, but I tend to stay clear of too many posed photos seen in a magazine, for example.
I heard a saying early in my career that a wedding shouldn’t be an all consuming photoshoot with a wedding attached to it. It is your day and you should enjoy it fully with minimal interruptions for posed photos.
DELIVERY & FILES
You will receive a sneak peek gallery of 20 to 30 images within two days of the wedding. The full edited gallery follows within 8 weeks. I do not rush the editing process, but I also do not make you wait six months.
Full day collections typically deliver 800 or more fully edited images. I do not pad the gallery with near-identical shots, and I do not cull it down so aggressively that you feel like you missed moments. Every image in your gallery is there because it is worth keeping.
Through a private online gallery where you can download, share, and order prints directly. The gallery stays live indefinitely. There is no expiry date and no chasing for files years down the line.
Yes. Every collection comes with a lifetime personal usage licence, which means you can print and share your images freely, forever. The only thing you cannot do is sell them commercially.
Every image in your gallery is fully edited. Colour graded, exposure corrected, and delivered at full resolution. I do not hand over raw files or unedited batches. What you receive is the finished work.
TRAVEL & LOCATIONS
Yes. Travel within two hours of my home is included. I am based in Cheshire but regularly shoot in Liverpool, Manchester, London, and across the North West. Further afield in the UK is no problem at all.
Yes. I have shot weddings in America and Europe and am happy to travel internationally. Flights and accommodation are arranged and added to the quote at cost. I do not mark these up. Get in touch with your destination and date and I will put together a quote.
PRICING & PACKAGES
Every quote is built around your specific day rather than pulled from a fixed price list. The Investment page shows starting prices for each collection. Once I know your date, location, and what you are looking for, I will put together an exact quote, usually within a few hours. Full day weddings start at £1700.
Yes, you can. The retainer to hold your date is £300. The balance is due 6 weeks before the wedding. If you would prefer to spread the remainder across a payment plan, this is absolutely possible – let’s figure what works for you!
In my experience, yes. Most couples who are anxious about being photographed feel completely differently after spending an hour doing it with no pressure. You also get images for your Save the Dates, and I get to see how you work together before the wedding day. It makes the whole day feel more relaxed.
Yes, absolutely. Fine art albums are available as an add-on to any collection and can be ordered at any point after your gallery is delivered. Albums start from £650 and the design is done collaboratively. You pick the moments, I handle the layout.
Yes to both, you will be able to see all available options after your session.
Patience
The best moments cannot be rushed. I wait for them.
Presence
I give every wedding my full day and my full attention. No half-measures.
Emotion
Every image should feel true – not like something that happened near a wedding, but something that actually did.