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.
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.
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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
Fi & Tim at Lytchett Minster School - our first wedding here and it couldn’t have been better.
Sunshine in the walled secret garden, bridesmaids in heart-shaped sunnies, and Fi’s uncle welcoming her in with the sound of Scottish pipes - then escorting everyone round to drinks like it was the most epic little procession.
Kids pond dipping for tadpoles, golden hour portraits out on the playing fields, and then a ceilidh band and caller turning the night into joyful chaos (with a few collisions for good measure). Finished perfectly with Fi switching into full festival bride mode in a glittery sequinned jumpsuit.
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Feb 11
Join us at the very first Iwerne House Wedding Fair on Saturday 21st February, 11am to 3pm. Just outside Blandford at Clayesmore School.
Explore a stunning new Dorset wedding venue, meet trusted local suppliers, enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival and pick up your free copy of The Wedding Index Dorset magazine. Free entry.
Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iwerne-house-wedding-fayre-in-partnership-with-the-wedding-index-dorset-tickets-1922998071999
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Feb 10
Payal & Tom at Pennard House - an Indian fusion wedding with two ceremonies in one day, multiple outfit changes, and zero downtime.
A civil ceremony full of family emotion (Payal’s reaction as she reached Tom - head back, beaming smile - priceless), then straight into Indian attire for part two. No horse for Tom’s baraat, so he arrived on a tractor with dhol drummers, got lifted onto shoulders, and carried into the gardens like a hero.
Hindu ceremony games, heartfelt speeches, then a girls vs boys dance-off finale with Tom lifting Payal and swirling her around the room. One hell of a ride.
Planning Pennard House and want it documented naturally, without turning it into a photoshoot? Drop us your date.
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Feb 9
Archie & Reece - a home grown wedding at Archie’s family home in Dorset, on one of those proper summer scorchers.
They walked down the aisle together with their dog Thor (also the ring bearer, and yes, he ran perfectly straight). Speeches in the garden amphitheatre, portraits among ponds and hidden garden corners, and a dancefloor that ended with something we genuinely didn’t see coming… Archie doing the worm.
Heartwarming, funny as hell, and completely them.
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Feb 6