The Experience

Every wedding is very unique in its own way, but one thing that is always consistent is how I show up for every one of my clients. For me, it looks like being a hawk all day long, alert and emotionally invested, never missing a beat. For you, a full day wedding package with me means no time limits - I arrive as early as you need and stay as late as you like, and immerse myself in your day as if I'm a guest, best friend, maid of honour, photographer and often even a subtle coordinator all in one. I use my emotional intuition and understanding of the ins and outs of weddings to decide exactly when to lead, and exactly when to be an unnoticed fly on the wall. I shoot much of the day quietly and unobtrusively, looking for the candid story-telling moments that really matter - but my clients also confidently look to me for direction or problem solving/advice, and that can mean anything from me simply shooting portraits and formal photos, to curating detail shots and subtly keeping the day flowing from moment to moment without stress or interference. Nothing maters more to me than making sure you have the best day of your life. Often, on a wedding day, I'm the only person by your side all day who has been there, seen it, and done it all before - nothing fazes me, and that calm assuredness and experience really brings a lot more to the table that 'just photography' (I'm losing count of how many panic attacks I've soothed now) but also ensures that the photography we get is everything you could hope for and more.

What Does a typical wedding day look like for you?

Yes—often and happily. I'm based in Devon, which is in the South West of the UK, and originally I'm from London, and I regularly go all over the UK. My newest and favourite new place to explore is Marrakech, Morocco, and  I also spent half my childhood in New Zealand and have lived I Spain too, so much of the world is a home from home for me, and I am ALWAYS up for a change of scene and some adventure. And the best bit? There's no extra hidden costs for travel - I incorporate it into your quote from the very start.

Do you travel?

I typically book 12-24 months in advance for weddings, and I'm an open and spontaneous book for all other shoots you might have in mind. I always welcome last-minute weddings and elopements when possible though too, so it's always worth checking with me.

How far in advance should we book?

I shoot on a mixture of Leica digital cameras and vintage lenses, Fuji GFX, Leica film cameras and a classic Pentax 67 for medium format, as well as vintage super 8 cameras for dreamy silent video highlights. Every piece of kit I have fits a certain purpose on the day for crafting a gallery that you not only see, but FEEL, with your wedding story told with all its emotive and artistic potential realised.

What gear do you use?

It depends on the day, as a lot can happen (or not happen) and how much I shoot depends on how many elements are incorporated into your day - but in general an average full day UK wedding gallery has 600+ fully edited photos in it for you to enjoy.

How many photos do we get?

I deliver a preview of 20-50 photos within 48hrs of the wedding for you to make sure you have some fantastic photos to share from the day while I edit the rest. The final gallery is delivered in 8-12 weeks after the big day, and depends largely on where your wedding falls in the year and how many weddings are ahead of you in the editing queue. Early winter or beginning of the season weddings are often quicker. 

What's your turnaround?

After you enquire with me we'll get chatting about what exactly you're after for your big day. Once you're happy with the details and ready to lock it in, you'll pay a 35% non-refundable deposit- or pay in full. The full balance is always due 3 months before the wedding. Once you've paid your deposit your date is saved with me, and if your booking included an engagement shoot (which most do) then we'll get a date in the diary to chat about locations and booking a date for that for you in the year ahead. That's when we meet and get a real feel for each other - for you it's how it feels to be photographed by me and directed for some romantic shots (very akin to the portrait sesh you can expect on the wedding day) and for me it's getting a feel for how you connect, what your vibe is overall, and how to put you both at ease in order to get the best out of you. It's a real trust-building exercise really that helps allay any fears about being photographed on the big day. That said - if that's not at all on your agenda, a video chat and occasional WhatsApp message is always enough to make sure all the major details have been discussed before the big day.

what is the booking process?

I shoot all sorts of things! When I'm not shooting weddings you'll often find me shooting for a whole range of clients. I love telling stories, whether its for local sustainable businesses and artists, capturing their process and helping them sell their products and position themselves within their industry powerfully, or whether its couples, families, women seeking boudoir sessions or maternity shoots, or even (and this is my current favourite) childbirth photography, I'm comfortable and inspired by it all. One of the greatest things I've found about honing my skills within wedding photography specifically is that it's a real baptism of fire when done right - with the average wedding ALWAYS involving a mix of photojournalism, storytelling photography, high end editorial photography, product photography, and fine art portrait photography, all with extremely limited control over lighting etc - so when I transition to studio work or controlled creative environments, everything feels easy and natural to me and surprisingly low pressure compared to weddings, which I love.

Do you shoot other things, or is it just weddings?

Catherine & James having the best day ever!