Weddings

Over the course of nearly 300 weddings, we’ve developed an unusual and recognised style in both our coverage and content of our wedding photography. For much of the day you won’t know we’re there. We shoot discrete, documentary images which tell the story of your day. Throughout the ceremony, we look to capture those wonderful intimate moments, and the reactions of your guests as you make your vows to one another. Your wedding day can be a sensory overload, and it goes by in a blur! We’re there to record both the moments you’ll remember so fondly – and the ones you’ll miss altogether!

If you’re reading this far, you’ll have seen our signature style of creative portraits. We’ve our own distinctive way of creating magazine worthy portraits for our couples that we’re sought out for. You may love them, you may not! We use professional lighting and relaxed, intuitive techniques to produce images which can be best described as ‘natural glamour.’ Remember that model  in the magazine who made you want that dress? Let us make you look as sensational as her! Yes, we know you’ll say you’re ‘not photogenic’ and you ‘hate having your photo taken’ but pretty much every bride and groom in our gallery below told me the same thing!

A wedding day isn’t a normal day (I mean, when was the last time you spent thousands on a dress and bought dinner for a hundred friends?!) so it needs photographic coverage that shows that. We’ll provide you with a breath-taking set of images which combine natural images with dramatic, creative portraits, delivered in a fun, relaxed and enjoyable way to tell your story.

Oh Yes!

Many wedding photographers proudly broadcast they ‘don’t interrupt your day with lots of posed photos!’

I call Shenanigans! They say that because these shots are very demanding for the photographer and they’d rather not do them!

The family shots are nobodies favourite part of the day, but the photographs are so very important to the coverage, and in years to come, you’ll be so happy you took 15 minutes out of your day to capture them. It’s so rare to gather all the family up, well dressed and happy! Older relatives and friends won’t be with us forever, and are often the first to find a quiet corner to hide away in on the wedding day! Taking a few minutes out to shoot beautiful, well lit, well posed photographs of you with those you love so much is 100% time well spent!

We make it painless & quick – even enjoyable!

Before the day, we’ll pre-plan the groups you want, so that we know exactly how many, and how big the groups are – and who we need in them.  A groomsman who knows who’s who is a useful asset here, we’ll ask an Usher to ‘Ush!’

We often start with a big group shot of all your guests, because it’s easier to dismiss than find people (cunning huh!) which saves lots of time as well.

We take the photos quickly, with a smile on our faces, and with great light and background. We’re excellent at posing big groups so that everyone’s visible… and happy!

If there’s one part of the day that marks out professional photography – then it’s the  family shots! Don’t regret it afterwards – 15 minutes invested will have value for generations to come.

We’ll photograph weddings for anybody – as long as quality wedding photography is important to them. We don’t expect to be ‘a fit’ for everybody – we’re excited to photograph your wedding, and we want you to be just as excited. If wedding photography is just a ‘tick-box’ to cross off the list, then we’re not the photographers for you.

I’ve shot same sex weddings – male and female couples, and people from many different cultures, backgrounds and religions. I’ve photographed weddings in a many different countries, both civil and religious ceremonies, big and small – with 4 guests and 400. I’ve photographed weddings on the beaches of Queensland & Laguna Beach, the alleyways of Venice and captured 100 Indian ladies in colourful Sari’s dancing to a Bollywood dance version of the KnightRider theme tune! 

After that lot, there’s not much that will phase me, but I do promise, your wedding will get 100% attention, creativity and commitment.

Most couples choose to have albums, boxed prints and wall art – or simply the digital files themselves.

We do have packages for each of these, but we’re quite happy to tailor a bespoke package based on your own wedding day. Just ask!

In a word -professionally!

We’ll turn up dressed smartly in keeping with your dress-code. We drive a decent car, and behave politely and respectfully towards your guests. We will never do anything to embarrass you, we’ll check ‘house-rules’ with registrar, celebrant or vicar.

Thanks to your planning meeting & engagement shoot, you’ll know we’re not demanding prima-donnas! We won’t be strangers and we aim to be as discrete as much as possible. We’ll plan the family/group shots before the day, so that we can get through them with minimum fuss, in minimum time to get you back to your guests. We’ll make sure we’re aware of any issues within the family so that we don’t make any gaffs.

Emma comes from a background in hospitality, and there’s been many occasions when she’s noticed, caught or corrected issues before they became a problem (not enough settings on the top table, bouquet delivered to the wrong venue, a cake about to topple….!) so together we’re a strong team, who truly enjoy what we do.

Why do we tell you all this?

Quite simply, we’ve heard too many stories of part-time/amateur photographers posing as professionals, with no idea what they’re doing. We’ve seen some dressed in jeans and driving a battered old Transit van, turning up, causing mayhem and failing to deliver sharp photographs too many times!

We’ve 275 weddings under our belt, Russ’s work has been assessed to Associate level by the Master Photographers Association and we’re fully insured, full time professionals – you’re in safe hands!