Wedding Photography frequently asked questions

We love your work and want to find out if you’re available for our date, what should we do?

Fill out the contact form here or email me.

We want to book you, how do we do it?

After your initial contact through the online form, I'll send you a quick and easy online contract/booking form to fill in along with my bank details to pay the deposit. Once received, that's me booked for you. The remaining balance will be due the week of the wedding. 

How far in advance of our Wedding Day do we need to book you?

The earlier you make your enquiry, the more likely the date is to be free. I do have people contacting me little as one month before their Wedding Day and I am able to fit them in.

How do you describe your wedding photography style?

Narrative storytelling through creative and well thought out compositions with a documentary approach. My goal is to be as unobtrusive as possible whilst offering direction at key parts of the day to ensure that we take full advantage of the locations available to us.

Do we get a pre-wedding photoshoot and meeting?

Yes (with Package 1 and 2). It’s important for us to meet up before your wedding and talk over all of your plans to date. If there’s chance to tie it in with a look around the venue(s), it’s always a big help in my planning of the day. The pre-wedding shoot (sometimes referred to as an engagement shoot) is a dry run for you guys and a chance to get used to being in front of the camera.

How many photos do we get and when do we get them?

I delivery a minimum of 400 images that have individually processed and edited to best tell your story is guaranteed from a full wedding day, although I often deliver between 750-900. These will include everything as monumental as the first kiss right down to the small details of the table decorations . The photographs will be delivered within four weeks by post in a bespoke presentation box with a customised USB drive and a handful of prints from the day. Your photos are delivered by post in a package containing 5 select prints (sized at 8 x 5 inch) and a USB drive with the edited photos on.

Do you shoot formal group shots?

Yes, I do. The best time to do these is just after the ceremony in the church yard or somewhere scenic and uninterrupted outside of the venue.

How far do you travel and is there a charge?

For Weddings further than 50 miles away from Malvern , a contribution towards travel is appreciated. We can discuss and calculate the costs when we have more information.

Are you flexible on hours?

Yes. We can work together on a timeline that works best for you and the day. I typically arrive for morning prep 2-3 hours before the ceremony and stay for around 30-60 mins after the first dance depending on your plans.

What equipment do you use and what happens if your one of your cameras breaks?

I use multiple cameras and lenses, each one has an equivalent replacement on site. All my cameras have dual memory card slots which means that every photo is duplicated and stored in two places the moment it is captured.

Do you need to see our venue?

With full coverage weddings I always recommend a pre wedding shoot which serves as a great dry run for you guys in front of the camera and also for us to have a good look around the grounds of the venue together, even if we have both been there before.

What format are the photos shot in? 

Each image is captured as a digital RAW file in colour (including the photos that are intended to be black and white) giving the greatest resolution and versatility during post production. I shoot a mixture of landscape (horizontal) and portrait (vertical) photos throughout the day, some situations favour one over the other. The photos on this website are all landscape as the format and interface of the site favours that orientation.

How long does it take for us to get our photos after the wedding and in what form are they delivered?

Your photos will be delivered within 4 weeks of the wedding date. I send a package containing a USB drive with the digital files and 5 fine art prints (sized 8 x 5 inch). I offer a digital download link that can be created for you to circulate with your guests once you are in receipt of you photos.

What sort of venues do you typically shoot at?

With modern weddings there’s no typical. I can be in a traditional Church setting one week and in a forest with yurts the next. What is so great to see over the last few years is how varied locations have gotten.

Do we need to feed you?

Ideally, yes. It does not need to be the full wedding breakfast that you provide to your guests, many venues and caterers will offer light options for staff which is more than enough.

We’re not looking for full coverage of the day, is this something you offer?

Yes, Package 3 offers you 3 hours coverage of the ceremony, group photos in the grounds of the Church or Registry Office and a Bride and Groom shoot at up to two scenic locations locally.

Are you insured? 

Yes, I am insured for public liability and professional indemnity as well as all of my equipment being insured.