Frequently Asked Questions

How would you describe your style?

I take a candid, documentary-style approach and I’ll blend in with your guests to provide a beautiful record of your day. I love weddings because there is so much emotion and love on display, and my aim is to create photos that capture this feeling naturally without imposing myself on what is happening. In the ten years I’ve been doing this I’ve realised that it’s less about a list of must-have wedding shots and more about capturing all the people, relationships and moments that are so organically present on weddings days without interfering. I don’t strive for perfection, but instead to capture photos that make you feel like you are reliving the day when you look through them again. We'll also set aside a small pocket of time to take some beautiful photos of just the two of you when the light is at its best. For these, I'll give you minimal direction as you enjoy a few minutes away from everyone. Whether you are introverted or extroverted, most couples I work with mention that they don’t like posing or being the centre of attention and this works perfectly with my candid approach.

And what about your editing?

Most couples I’ve worked with describe my editing as quite colourful and sharp. I give your photos just a little bit of colour without making them look garish or over-saturated. I want your wedding photos to look as real today as they will in 50 years, and not represent whatever editing trend was “in style” when you got married. I always spend time working with each single photo I deliver in order to make sure that it is up to the standards of the work displayed on my website.

Will you still take formal photos of us and our families?

Absolutely. Although I don’t tend to share these on my website, I have taken them at every wedding I have photographed. The family group photos are an important part of any wedding, and we will work together on a list of the ones you want to take during our pre-wedding chat to make it as straightforward as possible on the day. I always suggest taking the family photos right after the ceremony and I usually recommend around eight to ten groupings. Depending on the amount of people these normally take me 15-20 minutes.

Do you work with a second shooter?

So much of my approach relies on being discreet and unobtrusive that I’ve found that I can do my best work when it’s just me and my two cameras. On the day, I work very hard to capture as much as I can and to offer you images that showcase different angles and perspectives. If you send me an inquiry I always reply with a few full wedding galleries so you have an idea of what to expect - transparency is a cornerstone of my business. If for example you are interested in having a second shooter because you’d like photos of both of you getting ready, we can usually work this into the logistics of the day so that I can photograph you both.

Do you offer engagement shoots?

Many couples wonder about engagement shoots as a way to ‘practice being in front of the camera’ but I find that compared to the wedding day itself, the two experiences create fundamentally different kinds of portraits. On your wedding day, those 15-25 minutes of couple photos become this beautiful, organic pause in the celebrations - you're so excited from having just gotten married, and that raw joy creates naturally dynamic shots with minimal direction from me. It's often your first quiet moment together as newlyweds, and that intimacy shines through effortlessly. Engagement sessions take the opposite approach in that they are much more intentional and rehearsed. While they lack that "just married" spark, they're great if you want a creative collaboration and are okay posing in front of the camera for a longer period. Whichever route you choose, I'm committed to capturing your connection however you’d like. Engagement shoots usually last 1.5 hours and are priced at £595.

What happens after you've photographed my wedding?

I will send your edited photos to you no later than six weeks after the wedding day. You will receive these via a beautiful online gallery where you will be able to download them and share them with family and friends. The photos are delivered in full resolution without any watermarks and they can be downloaded for free. Prints and albums can be ordered for an additional fee.

How many photos do I get?

Depending on how long I am there for, you will receive at least 200 photos for 6 hours, 300 photos for 8 hours and 400 for 10 hours. I will never limit the amount of photos you receive, so If I take 600 amazing photos during your 10-hour wedding, you will get all 600.

How much is the deposit? And when is the full balance due?

Deposits start at £300 depending on how long you book me for. The remainder of the balance is due four weeks before the wedding date.

Will you travel for my wedding? Will it cost me extra?

I am based in Richmond, London but I will photograph your wedding wherever it is. I have photographed weddings all over England and also in Wales, USA, Puerto Rico , Spain and Germany. Travel within England is covered, but I do normally ask that you cover one to two nights of accommodation if you book me for 10 hours and you're getting married outside of London (£95 per night). This just means I can be with you from as early as you'd like me to be without worrying about travel logistics. For international weddings add travel fees of £750 for Europe, £1250 for USA and £1750 for Asia. This is to cover return flights, meals and accommodation.

How do I book you? 

Get in touch! We’ll have a video chat over Google Meets (or in person, if you’re local) to talk about your plans and see if we’re a good fit for each other. And by this I just mean whether you like my approach and feel I’m nice enough to have around for the day! To separate the date I require a signed contract and deposit. From then on, I’ll email you about eight weeks before the date so that we can meet again to confirm all of the details. Hearing about you and your plans for the day helps me get a better feel for the type of day you’re planning and what’s most important to you.

How do you organize yourself in anticipation of my wedding day?

At our pre-wedding meeting we’ll go through a timeline for the day so that I know what’s happening. Things might slightly change on the day (and I'm very relaxed about that!), so in the end the timeline is more of a rough framework for me to know what is happening when and where so that I can maximise my time.

Do you deliver black and white images?

Although I prefer colour, I sometimes deliver a few images in black and white if it enhances the emotion of the image or the lighting in the image works in its favour. I'll never make an image black and white just for the sake of it being in black and white.

Do you sell prints and albums?

You can conveniently order a design-it-yourself album and beautiful prints for an additional cost through the online gallery where you receive your images. I also offer fine-art, luxury leather-bound albums that are hand-made in the UK. If you decide to order a fine-art album we'd work together on choosing the photos that matter the most to you. I'll send you the album design so you can revise it and tell me whether there is anything you'd like altered. We continue this process until you are fully happy with the layout and then it is sent to the workshop to be assembled and delivered to you. You are more than welcome to watch a video I made on albums here.

What equipment do you use?

I photograph with a Sony a9ii and a Sony A7iii (but have another as a backup!) and a variety of lenses to make sure I can capture your day from various perspectives. For 99% of the day I will have a 35mm lens on one camera and an 85mm on the other. I also have two flashes that I might use once the sun has set, depending on what the lighting is like. At most weddings, I only start using the flash once the party begins because I just love how good and true-to-life natural light comes across in images. Each camera holds two memory cards, so your photos are immediately backed up the second I take them and then backed up again to multiple places as soon as I get home.

Are you insured?

Yes, I have both public liability and indemnity insurance, and would be happy to provide a certificate if your venue requires it.

Can I see a full wedding gallery?

Of course! Send me an email and I'll be more than happy to send you some full galleries of weddings I’ve recently photographed at your venue or venues similar to yours.