How long have you been a professional photographer?

I’ve been established for more than ten years. In that time I’ve shot over 300 weddings throughout the UK.

Do our photos come with an album?

I offer albums and wedding books as extra options. The nature of my photography means I take a lot of photos. As a result, I’ve developed packages around the option of separate prints only and album packages. I’ve also noticed over the past few years many couples want to choose their own album and arrange the photos in their own manner. Prints are given in a keepsake bridal photo box for safekeeping.

If we take the album option, how does it work?

A completed album can be included as an extra option for £250, which includes the first 50 prints. There is a selection of over a dozen, beautiful hand made English albums to choose from. These are approximately 50 pages/100 sides (but slightly vary depending on the album). I place them in the album in the order directed by you - normally one print on each right hand page. Prints only packages are presented in a keepsake photo box for safekeeping. I also offer Wedding Books, where your wedding images are printed in magazine style format and bound as a hardback coffee table book. Pricing options vary depending on book size and pages, but start from as little as £200 (full options and pricelist available on request).

Can we pay you by the hour?

I charge per package, not by the hour. Regardless of how long the ceremony, reception etc. lasts.  I also only photograph one wedding a day. As timings nearly always over run I could never risk being delayed getting to another wedding, and this avoids the anxiety of the bride and groom worrying that I’ll run off in the middle of the speeches! It also means that I can give you a full, dedicated service.

If we book you for the evening event, how long do you stay?

I always stay to photograph the first dance.  Following that, I usually capture most of the atmosphere within the first hour or so. However, if there’s a particular part of the evening you want me to photograph e.g. fireworks, then I’m happy to stay longer.

Our ceremony and reception is at the same location, is there a difference in cost?

The package price remains the same. I don’t charge extra for travelling between locations and give the same amount of photos, so my costs would be the same.

How many group photos do you recommend?

Given time constraints, I will photograph as many or few as you like. However, I would urge you to keep them to a minimum e.g. no more than ten or so groups (not including shots of the bride and groom). Experience has taught me that it takes approximately 30 minutes per ten groups. But this can depend on the size of the groups. Guests tend to find waiting for long lists of group photography frustrating and often wander off leaving someone to chase after them.  Also, this approach leaves me to focus on photographing a more natural record of your day, and allows you to spend time with friends and family. It often works well if you put together a short list and make sure myself and the best man, or another organised person, both have a copy. This really helps speed things up on the day.

Can we print photos from the low-resolution CD you give us?

The CD is essentially designed for emailing and viewing on screen only. The resolution isn’t high enough for even low quality prints. If you’d like print quality images I’d recommended taking the option of the full-resolution digital negatives, these are an exact copy of the ones I print from.

What cameras do you use and are they digital?

I use Canon’s excellent, professional digital EOS range. These produce 35mm equivalent size prints and ideal for the natural style I specialise in. Along with a wide selection of fine lenses, they are the choice of many of the world’s leading professional photographers and photo agencies.

Do you back up our photos during the day?

Yes, I always carry a laptop and download my cameras images to the computer at least once during the day – normally during the main meal.  

Do you have back up equipment?

I always take at least two of everything to every wedding. I also carry over half a dozen lenses.

How long after the wedding will we have to wait to see our photos?

The final images are normally ready by the time you return from your Honeymoon, around 2-3 weeks. However, it can take slightly longer during peak times (June-September).

Do we have to collect our photos?

No. If you live locally I deliver them by hand. Otherwise they’ll be sent in protective packaging via Royal Mail special delivery. This means they are fully insured and guaranteed to arrive anywhere in mainland UK before midday. There is no extra charge for this. However, I strongly recommend couples make use of a carrier such as UPS or DHL for international deliveries. These are charged at cost.

Do we choose the photos to be uploaded on to your website?

Yes, you choose the images to be uploaded to your own wedding gallery. Friends and family can view and order prints online. I will email you a password or web link to your gallery once up.

Are you a member of any professional organisations?

Yes, I am a member of the Royal Photographic Society, the Guild of Wedding Photographers and the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers. I have to abide by their rules and regulations.

What do you do about eating on the day?

I would only normally require a meal for a booking from the Gold Package. However, I do not expect a meal with your guests at the wedding breakfast, and would be happy with either a main course or food and a non-alcoholic drink from the bar menu or equivalent.

We like your style of photography, but your packages don’t cover what we’re looking for.

Not a problem. I’d be very happy to put together a bespoke package based around your needs for the day.  Just email me a few details and I’ll send you a written quote.

What’s the best advice you could give us?

Relax and enjoy the day! A bride and groom enjoying themselves will transform a set of wedding photos.

If you have a question not covered here, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.