Observed, not staged. Felt, not forced.
That’s how your story deserves to be told.
No posing, no scripts – just real moments as they unfold.
I move quietly through your day, capturing the emotion, connection, and atmosphere that make it unmistakably you.
Your Wedding Story,
Through My Lens
“We cannot express how grateful we are to Smiling Tiger Studios for capturing the most important day of our lives so beautifully”
Will & Frankie
Elegant & timeless wedding photography
Why Choose Me
“Emotional context has always been at the heart of my work”
The name Smiling Tiger isn’t about force — it’s about awareness.
It reflects a quiet confidence. The ability to read a room, sense what’s about to unfold, and respond instinctively without ever interrupting the moment.
I don’t orchestrate emotion — I observe it.
I move gently within the day, anticipating the glance between parents, the squeeze of a hand, the burst of laughter during speeches.
It’s about timing. Position. Sensitivity.
So when you look back at your photographs and film, you won’t just see what happened —
you’ll notice the moments you didn’t even realise were there.
Captured honestly. Preserved naturally.
Exactly as it felt.
Capturing Wedding Stories Across Hampshire, Somerset, and Dorset
From the rolling hills of Hampshire to the rugged coastlines of Dorset and the charm of Somerset, Smiling Tiger Studios brings your wedding day happy moments to life. Explore my work across these stunning counties and see how I turn local landscapes and personal stories into timeless photos and videography.
My latest wedding adventures
Ready to say “I do”?
I’d love to hear about your wedding plans and how I can help capture your special day.
Get in touch with me today to check availability or discuss your vision and let’s create something unforgettable together.
James & Carly at Knoll House, Studland - the most chilled coastal wedding day, with one unexpected moment right at the start.
A helicopter landed near the ceremony field… not a guest, just someone needing the bathroom - and the downdraft sent decor flying across the grass. Everyone laughed, rallied, and the day rolled on perfectly.
Friend-led ceremony, drinks on the lawns, speeches with a proper roast, then James & Carly handing out guest awards (some only the inner circle will ever understand). Short portrait session in the field, then leaving them with plenty in the tank for their big Las Vegas wedding a few weeks later.
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#KnollHouse #StudlandWedding #DorsetWeddingPhotographer #DocumentaryWeddingPhotography #CoastalWedding
Mar 11
Angel & Stephanie flew in from Texas with one mission - pull off the most romantic surprise proposal in the UK.
Stourhead was the dream location. Period drama perfection. Pride & Prejudice energy. And Stephanie, a full-on fan, had no idea what was coming.
Angel planned this properly - he reached out well ahead of the trip so we could hatch the whole thing: Temple of Apollo, exact spot, angles, where I’d be waiting, how we’d make it feel effortless.
Then reality tried to spoil it. Public transport to Stourhead is basically planes, trains and automobiles - and they arrived over an hour late. But somehow… that made it even sweeter. The anticipation. The nerves. The pressure.
And then Angel did it. Perfectly. Completely under the radar. Stephanie’s reaction said everything - and yes… she said YES.
Afterwards we wandered the lake for portraits and a few little video clips to lock the feeling in forever.
If you’re planning a UK proposal (and you want it captured quietly, beautifully, without ruining the surprise) drop us a message and tell us what you’re dreaming up.
#StourheadProposal #SurpriseProposal #ProposalPhotographerUK #PrideAndPrejudice #CouplesPhotography
Mar 9
Gemma & Nick - a proper Weymouth beach wedding on a scorching summer day.
Confetti storm outside St John’s Church with sunglasses on, a promenade walk to the Pavilion, then harbour portraits using the rowing boat taxi to get close to the lifeboats (Nick’s world) and a jetty that mattered to them both.
Then they handed guests tokens for the amusement rides beside the beach. Chaos, laughter, and the most perfect seaside energy.
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#WeymouthWedding #WeymouthPavilion #DorsetWeddingPhotographer #DocumentaryWeddingPhotography #BeachWedding
Feb 27
Tian & Julius - a micro wedding at Winchester Registry Office on a scorching summer day, with their Golden Retriever right at the heart of it all.
They got the full classic Cadillac experience (two separate trips, properly enjoyed), kept the ceremony intimate with mostly close friends, then we grabbed confetti, a few fast portraits and headed for a quick detour to The Gurkha Museum for those bold architectural backdrops.
Small wedding. Big feeling. Exactly our kind of day.
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Feb 26
Valentine’s Day weddings hit different - and Rhiannon & Andy’s was pure joy from the first minute.
They tied the knot at North Cadbury Court with their mountain dog Rafiki right in the mix, and the ceremony exit was everything - big smiles, a proper thumbs-up to their people, then walking back down the aisle together like, “Yep. We did that.”
But the moment that stole the whole room? The surprise Irish dance.
After the first ceilidh set, Rhiannon disappeared for a quick change… then re-entered to The Corrs - Toss the Feathers. The room was stunned. Then her sister Ciara joined her on the floor and the two of them absolutely owned it. Nobody saw it coming. Everyone felt it.
And right afterwards - the payoff. Their dad, in tears, grabbing his girls in a hug so raw the whole room went quiet for a second. That’s the stuff. That’s the memory.
Congrats Rhiannon & Andy - enjoy that honeymoon. Thanks for an epic wedding. You’re both stars.
#NorthCadburyCourt #SomersetWeddingPhotographer #DocumentaryWeddingPhotography #WeddingReception #WeddingInspiration
Feb 17
Hannah & Will at Hope Farm. Just got to be the hottest UK wedding we have shot, but equally, the most laid back!
Will turned up in shorts and trainers (we… did not get the memo), they walked down the aisle together towards a sea of multicoloured deck chairs, and then absolutely sprinted their confetti run down the stone steps like legends.
Speeches outside in the gardens, guests making friends with the alpacas, and golden hour portraits in long grass to finish it off.
If you’re planning Hope Farm and want documentary photo and film that keeps things real, drop us your date.
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Feb 16