My photography is primarily candid and documentary wedding photography. I want to capture your wedding as it actually feels , the nerves, excitement, laughter, tears, hugs, chaos and all of the little moments you probably didn't even notice happening.

I don't want your entire day to feel like a photoshoot. My aim is for you to spend as much of your wedding day as possible enjoying yourselves, while I quietly document what's happening around you.

There are obviously times when I'll step in and give you some direction, particularly for family photographs and couple portraits, but the majority of your gallery will be made up of natural moments as they happen.

Absolutely. Candid photography is probably the biggest part of what I do.

I'm constantly looking for the small interactions and genuine moments that tell the story of your day — a nervous glance before the ceremony, your parents seeing you for the first time, a friend laughing during the speeches, someone shedding a tear in the background, or the moment everyone lets loose on the dance floor.

These are often the photographs that become more meaningful as the years go by.

Yes. While most of my photography is candid, I also love creating more romantic and creative photographs of the two of you.

Golden hour is one of my favourite times to do this. We might take ten or fifteen minutes away from everything else, go for a walk and create something a little more intimate and cinematic.

If you want something more stylised, we can do that too. I might introduce a flash, use my 35mm film camera or give you a little more direction. The idea isn't to force you into a pose, but to create something that feels like you.

Very little — unless you want more.

I'm not going to spend your wedding day putting you into a series of complicated poses. For most couples, our portrait sessions involve a gentle walk, a chat and a bit of direction when needed.

How much direction I give depends on you. If you're incredibly comfortable in front of a camera and want to have fun with it, we can be more creative. If the thought of having your photograph taken makes you nervous, I'll keep things much more natural.

Don't worry — you're definitely not the first couple to tell me that!

Before your wedding, we'll have a proper conversation about how you're feeling and what you want from your photographs. If you're particularly nervous, I'd recommend a pre-wedding shoot.

It gives us a chance to get to know each other, get you used to having a camera around and work out what feels comfortable for you.

Even if you don't want to "pose" at all, that's completely fine. I'm experienced at photographing couples naturally without making it obvious that you're being photographed.

Yes — that's the foundation of my approach.

I'm constantly watching what's happening rather than waiting for you to look at the camera. I want your photographs to remind you of how your wedding actually felt, rather than simply showing you what everything looked like.

I'd say roughly 95% of my photography is candid or naturally directed.

The more structured photographs are mainly your family and group photographs, along with some couple portraits where I'll give you a little direction.

I don't believe you have to choose between beautiful, romantic photographs and completely candid photography. You can have both.

Absolutely. I think family photographs are incredibly important, even if they aren't the most exciting part of the wedding day!

I normally recommend keeping your group photographs to around 10 combinations or fewer. This keeps things moving and means you're not spending an hour standing in the same place while everyone else is enjoying themselves.

I'll have the list printed out and can give it to someone who knows your family. They can help get the next group of people ready while I photograph the current one, which makes the whole process much smoother.

Yes. Documentary wedding photography is a big part of what I do.

I'm interested in telling the story of your wedding through individual photographs — not just the obvious big moments, but all of the things that surround them.

The flowers you've spent months choosing, your shoes, the handwritten vows, your grandparents watching the ceremony, the decorations you've made, the drink on the table, your friends laughing in the background — all of these details help build a complete picture of your day.

Definitely.

I love mixing colour and black-and-white photographs throughout a gallery. Sometimes removing colour puts all the attention on the emotion, expression or lighting in a photograph.

Other times, black and white simply looks incredible.

I don't want every photograph to look identical. I want your gallery to have variety while still feeling cohesive.

Yes. I shoot 35mm film alongside digital photography.

I studied photography at university and spent a lot of time in the darkroom. There's something genuinely magical about taking a photograph without immediately knowing exactly what you've captured, then seeing the image appear during the development process.

I still love that feeling, which is why I've kept film photography as part of what I offer.

Film has a completely different character to digital photography.

There's something nostalgic about it. Depending on how I shoot, the photographs can have grain and contrast, or feel much softer and more elegant.

It gives me another way of telling your story and creates photographs that feel slightly removed from the highly polished, heavily edited look that you sometimes see in wedding photography.

There's also something about film photographs that makes them feel like memories before you've even had a chance to look back at them.

Of course. I offer 35mm film photography as an additional £150 service for the day.

I'll photograph key moments alongside my digital photography, giving you another layer of imagery within your final gallery.

Yes, and I think they're much more important than people sometimes realise.

You've probably spent months thinking about the details of your wedding. The invitations, flowers, jewellery, stationery, table decorations, favours, shoes and all the little personal touches.

I'll photograph those things because they help tell the complete story of your wedding.

I've photographed 50+ weddings since 2021.

Every wedding has taught me something different, whether that's dealing with challenging weather, difficult lighting, a tight timeline, a huge family, a very small ceremony or simply figuring out how to make two camera-shy people feel comfortable.

I'm still learning, and I think that's one of the best things about photography.

I'm a Warwickshire wedding photographer based in Coventry.

I grew up in Melton Mowbray and eventually moved to Coventry, where I met my wife at university. I love living in the Midlands and particularly enjoy photographing weddings across the Warwickshire countryside.

There is such a great variety of wedding venues around here, from country houses and barns to historic buildings and more modern spaces.

I generally photograph weddings within around a two-hour drive of Coventry, although I'm always happy to travel further for the right wedding.

That includes Warwickshire, Coventry, Birmingham, the Cotswolds, Leicestershire, Rutland and plenty of other areas across the Midlands.

If you're outside that area, just ask. I'm always happy to have a conversation about travelling for your wedding.

Yes. Warwickshire is where I'm based and where I photograph a large number of weddings.

I've photographed at venues including Bourton Hall, Wetherle Manor, Hampton Manor, Prestwold Hall, Mythe Barn, Shustoke Barn, Lapstone Barn, Ashton Lodge Country House, Hampton Court, Wootton Park, Windmill Village Hotel, Manor by the Lake, Cheylesmore Manor House and St Mary's Guildhall, among many others.

I've also photographed weddings at plenty of venues outside Warwickshire.

Yes. Being based in Coventry means I'm very familiar with the city and surrounding area.

I've photographed at venues including Cheylesmore Manor House and St Mary's Guildhall, as well as weddings throughout the surrounding Warwickshire area.

Yes. I studied Photography at university, covering a wide range of photographic styles, formats and subjects.

I've been studying and practising photography since 2016 and have always enjoyed experimenting rather than following one particular photographic formula.

University also gave me the opportunity to spend a lot of time in the darkroom, which is where my love of film photography really developed.

I've been photographing weddings professionally since 2021.

Photography itself has been part of my life for much longer than that. I remember taking photographs and making videos from around the age of 10, and I've never really stopped.

Yes. I really enjoy pre-wedding shoots and think they're particularly useful if you're nervous about being photographed.

They're also a great opportunity for us to spend some time together before your wedding day.

There's no strict formula.

We can spend an hour or so walking around, chatting and taking photographs. I might give you a few gentle prompts or poses, but we can also make the shoot much more relaxed.

Want to bring your dog? Absolutely.

Want to have a picnic? Let's do it.

Want to recreate the place where you proposed? Perfect.

Want to do something completely different, like an activity you both enjoy? I'm up for that too.

The most important thing is that the photographs feel like you, rather than like an engagement shoot you've seen on Instagram.

I think they are.

You can use the photographs for wedding invitations, guest books, prints around your venue or simply to have photographs of the two of you that aren't connected to your wedding day.

But for me, the biggest benefit is getting to know each other.

By the time your wedding arrives, you'll already know how I work and I'll know what makes you comfortable in front of the camera. That makes a huge difference.

Whatever makes you feel comfortable.

The only thing I'd suggest is avoiding very prominent branding or outfits that are likely to strongly date the photographs.

I love photographs that you can look at years later and almost feel as though they could have been taken yesterday.

That timeless, slightly nostalgic quality is much more important to me than following a particular fashion trend.

Anywhere in Warwickshire, or further afield if you'd like.

We can choose somewhere meaningful to you, perhaps where you met, where you proposed, somewhere you regularly walk or simply somewhere beautiful that you both enjoy.

Yes, a lot.

It's probably one of the best things you can do if you're worried about feeling awkward in front of a camera.

You'll get used to me, I'll get used to you, and you'll quickly realise that having your photograph taken doesn't mean standing still and smiling at a camera for an hour.

Yes. I have a small selection of photographers I regularly work with and will choose the right person for your wedding.

They'll work alongside me and their photographs will be edited in exactly the same style as mine, so your final gallery feels completely consistent.

A second photographer is particularly useful when there are lots of things happening at once.

For example, I might be photographing one partners preparations while my second photographer spends more time with the other.

During the ceremony, they can photograph from another angle. During group photographs, they can capture candid interactions happening elsewhere.

It simply gives us another pair of eyes.

For many weddings, yes.

It takes some pressure off knowing that more of your day is being covered.

I wouldn't say every wedding needs one, but if you're having a larger wedding, have lots happening simultaneously or particularly want comprehensive coverage of both preparations, I'd definitely consider it.

They might photograph:

Groom preparations, alternative angles during the ceremony, candid moments while I'm photographing groups, guests interacting during drinks receptions, different perspectives during couple portraits, additional photographs throughout the day,

The aim is to give you a broader story of your wedding without the photographs feeling repetitive.

I'd say yes.

The larger the wedding, the more difficult it becomes for one photographer to be everywhere at once.

A second photographer gives you another perspective and means we can cover more of those little moments happening around the venue.

Yes, I can do this on my own, although there are limitations.

If I spend time with one partner, I'm obviously not simultaneously photographing what's happening during the other preparations.

If oen partner wants plenty of photographs of getting ready, candid interactions and those final moments before the ceremony, I'd strongly recommend a second photographer.

It means nobody has to feel like they're missing out.

I deliver at least 800 photographs, with some galleries containing 1,400+ images.

The exact number depends on the length of your wedding, how much is happening, whether you have a second photographer and how much coverage there is throughout the day.

I don't believe in shooting a certain number simply to hit a target. I'd rather deliver the photographs that genuinely tell your story.

My standard coverage is 10 hours.

If you need me for longer, additional hours are available.

I'll send you a selection of sneak peeks within 48 hours of your wedding.

I know you're going to be desperate to see something!

Editing is actually a surprisingly large part of wedding photography.

I'll typically spend around five hours initially going through and selecting the photographs, followed by potentially 15+ hours editing the final gallery, depending on the wedding and the amount of photography captured.

If there's a second photographer, there's naturally more material to work through.

I don't simply want to hand you a folder of photographs. I want to carefully curate and edit a gallery that tells the story of your day.

Not much at all.

We can often create a really good selection of photographs in two 10–15 minute sessions throughout the day.

If you want more, we can absolutely spend longer together.

I also like using different parts of the day — perhaps a quick session after the ceremony and then another during golden hour, so your photographs have variety without taking you away from your guests for a huge chunk of the day.

Every season has something different to offer, but I'm a big fan of having plenty of natural light available.

Spring through to autumn gives us longer days and more opportunities to photograph outside.

Sunlight is my best friend. The more of it we have, the more variety we can create, particularly during golden hour.

That said, beautiful photographs can absolutely be made at any time of year

If it rains, it rains!

It's one of those things we simply can't control, so I'd much rather embrace it than let it spoil the day.

If you're up for it, we can grab a couple of umbrellas and head outside for a few minutes. Rain can actually create some incredibly dramatic and atmospheric photographs.

And if you really don't want to go outside, that's completely fine too. We'll work with what we've got.

Don't panic.

Wedding days rarely run exactly according to schedule, and I'm used to adapting as things change.

If we need to move photographs around, we'll move them. If I need to stay a little longer, I'll stay.

My job is to photograph your wedding, not add another source of stress to your day.

Yes, difficult lighting is something I deal with at almost every wedding.

I carry professional cameras, lenses and flashes and I'm constantly adjusting my settings to get the best out of whatever light we're working with.

Whether it's a dark church, a badly lit reception room, harsh midday sunlight or a dark dance floor, I'm comfortable working with it.

Sometimes the difficult lighting actually creates some of the most interesting photographs.

Start with their portfolio.

Look at a photographer's real wedding galleries, rather than just their best 20 photographs.

One thing I'd also be careful of is photographs taken at workshops or styled shoots. These can look incredible and are useful for seeing a photographer's creative vision, but the photographer has considerably more time and control during a workshop than they would on a real wedding day.

Look at reviews, check the pricing is within your budget and then speak to the photographer.

Ask questions. Lots of them.

I'd even recommend asking scenario-based questions:

"What would you do if it rained and we wanted our group photographs outside?"

"What happens if you're ill on our wedding day?"

"What happens if your camera stops working?"

"What do you focus on during a wedding?"

"What happens if our timeline runs late?"

The answers should give you confidence that the person you're trusting with your wedding knows what they're doing.

Look at their photographs, reviews, experience and personality.

But I'd also ask yourself:

How do they handle pressure?

Wedding photography can involve a lot of pressure. Timelines change, weather changes, people disappear when you need them, group photographs take longer than expected and sometimes things simply don't go to plan.

You want someone who stays calm and focuses on you, rather than someone who becomes stressed because the day isn't following their perfect timeline.

I'm there to make your photographs as good as they can possibly be, but I'm also there to make sure you're enjoying yourselves.

If you're hot and want to cut the group photographs short, we'll cut them short.

If you want another ten minutes of photographs during sunset, we'll do that.

If you need some time away from everyone because you're feeling overwhelmed, I'll give you that time.

Your wellbeing comes before getting "the shot".

Wedding photography prices vary enormously depending on experience, coverage, style and what's included.

In Warwickshire and the wider Midlands, prices can range up to around £5,000 or more.

I aim to keep my pricing competitive while charging what I believe is a fair price for the amount of time, experience and work that goes into photographing and editing a wedding.

You can see my current packages and pricing on my pricing page.

As early as possible.

Good wedding photographers can become booked up well in advance, particularly for popular summer dates and Saturdays.

If you've found a photographer whose work you love, it's worth contacting them early to check their availability rather than waiting.

Ask whatever you need to feel comfortable.

At the very least, I'd ask about:

Their photography style
How much direction they give
How they approach group photographs
What happens if it rains
What happens if the timeline runs late
What happens if they're ill
What happens if their equipment fails
Whether they have backup equipment
How many photographs you'll receive
When you'll receive your photographs
Whether they offer engagement shoots
Whether they offer a second photographer
Whether they have photographed your venue before
What happens after you book

There really isn't such a thing as a silly question when you're trusting someone to photograph one of the biggest days of your life.

Not necessarily.

It's certainly useful to have experience at a venue, but I don't think it should be a deciding factor.

Before your wedding, I can research the venue and look at previous photographs. When I arrive, I'll speak with the venue coordinator, walk around and work out where the best options are for group photographs, couple portraits and other parts of the day.

I'll also consider things such as where the best light is, where I'll stand during the ceremony and where we can photograph the first dance.

A good wedding photographer should be able to adapt to a new venue.

Both.

I'd personally look at the portfolio first. You need to actually love the photographs.

Reviews then help confirm that the experience you're seeing in the portfolio is the experience you're likely to receive.

A photographer can have fantastic photographs but not be the right personality for you. Equally, someone can have hundreds of five-star reviews but create photographs that simply aren't your style.

You need both.

Very important.

You'll spend a significant amount of time with your wedding photographer, particularly during the parts of the day when things can be quite emotional or stressful.

You want someone you feel comfortable around.

That's one of the reasons I like getting to know couples before their wedding. I want to understand what you're looking for, what you're comfortable with and what matters to you.

Ultimately, I want you to feel like you've got someone there who has your back.

For me, it's consistency and storytelling.

A good portfolio shouldn't just contain 20 incredible portraits. It should show that the photographer can tell the story of a real wedding from beginning to end.

Can they photograph emotion?

Can they capture candid moments?

Can they work in difficult lighting?

Can they photograph groups?

Can they capture details?

Can they photograph a packed dance floor?

Can they make beautiful portraits?

And, most importantly, can you look through their work and understand what the wedding felt like?

That's what I'm always trying to achieve.