Where do I start?


I get it - there are lots of us out there! Finding the right photographer for you might seem overwhelming at first - let's break it down. There are three things I think make a good starting place: budget, approach and style.... 

Mother of bride holds head in hand during speeches, everyone around her is laughing
Close up of button hole on wooden surface with red flower
Two brides hug, they are framed by foliage and candles
Two tier wedding cake with flowers and fruits, people are putting the finishing touches to it on a kitchen surface

1.BUDGET...


The cost of wedding photographers varies hugely. It’s worth setting out how much you want to spend compared to other parts of your day. There are lots of things that determine the price of a photographer (not least their experience) but you can also think through questions such as how many hours coverage do you want? Do you want a printed album included or are you happy with an online gallery? 


Yes, I'm biased, but I do think photography is worth investing in. It's something that will be with you forever, and done well, it should be a major part of reliving all the emotions of your day in years to come - and seeing the bits you might have missed at the time!. (For reference, the all-knowing Google says that the current average price of a wedding photographer in the UK is around £1,500 for the day, but there are numerous options stretching from less than £1,000 to £4,000 plus.)


I understand photography in general can seem expensive, but when you start to consider everything that goes into it - training, experience, insurance,  equipment (and back up equipment), file storage (and back up file storage!)...not to mention the many days of editing and the nerves of steel required to capture those key moments - it suddenly starts to looks like great value. 

Bride and groom walk in to greet their guests in a field at reception. It's sunny, they're smiling and the bride has one hand in the air

2.Approach


Photographers take really different approaches to their work on your wedding day.  Some are very directed and posed, some are much more 'documentary', which just means being a ‘fly on the wall’ and capturing everything as it happens. You might also see descriptive terms like ‘editorial’ (the photos are likely to look like they could be in the pages of a magazine) or candid (snapped when people aren’t aware they’re being photographed).


Where do I sit? For the vast majority of the time I’ll be

mostly capturing things as they unfold, but with some more directed moments for any group shots, and some gentle prompting to help you feel relaxed for your couple photos. Most importantly, I try to take a friendly and personable approach on the day, I believe helping people feel at ease is a big part of getting the best photos – and I’ll happily chat to your Aunt Maud after a few drinks (hers not mine).

pHOTO: C&T, spring 2024
Two brides kiss in the sunshine at the Giraffe Shed, they are framed by beautiful flowers and there are fields in the background

3.style


What kind of photos does a photographer show on their

website or social media? Are those the kinds of ones you can see yourself in – and, really importantly, do they align with the kind of wedding you're having? If you’re having a super luxurious & glam city wedding, you might want a photographer who shoots in an editorial style and has a cool urban vibe, not the one who’s comfiest lying in the grass to get a photo of the guests among the landscape (you can guess which I am!).


Consider your photographer’s editing style too - the way

your digital photos are edited can really change the way they look (from dark and moody to light and airy, or very desaturated tones for example). 


I edit in a pretty 'true to life' style, with a hint of warmth and light. I prioritise delivering natural, emotional moments wherever possible, alongside shots that really bring to life the atmosphere and setting of your wedding.

Photo: N&C, Love for all workshop, spring 2025

Getting personal...


So with budget, approach and style in mind, you can create a shortlist. From there, you can move onto arguably the most important thing: getting a sense of your photographer as a person – can you imagine them as part of your day? Do their previous client reviews get your excited? Do your values align?  You need someone who matches your energy, who you can envisage being there for the nervous moments before you tie the knot, right through the celebrations. I always request that we have a short, no-pressure video call after you enquire – it’s so important to feel comfy around each other, and for you to ask any questions you’d like.


No-one is everyone’s cup of tea – and that’s the way it should be! I hope this helps navigate the wonderful world of wedding photography – and if you’ve got any questions or would like to talk, just click the button below!