When it comes to design, some people are naturally gifted – others use software!
Visualising finished artwork on walls is difficult for most people – I’m certainly one of those. That’s why many people walk away from a shoot with their images saved to a USB or downloaded to their computers, with the all important final step – to print and display, never to be taken!
Imagine sitting with your wedding day photos (500+ images) and deciding which ones work together as a visual storyboard, a combination of 3 or 5 images that compliment in colour, composition and moments. These choices being the springboard to transport you back to the day and the collective memories.
Getting it right takes great foresight, that or knowing a friendly face with some nifty software!
We now have the facilities to mock up real room environments, taking a real image of a wall in your home and creating (scaled to size) wall spaces exploring your various layouts of your favourite images.
Whether that be from your wedding or family photo session. All you need to do is to supply the interior shot of the wall space you want to display artwork upon, provide scaling measurement and then we can take things from there generating several choices in room displays.
It can be a completely remote exercise, with consultation meetings taking place via Zoom, giving feedback on image combinations till we get things perfect. Exploring output choices, whether it’s a framed print with slim or spacious mounts, the size and colour of frames, acrylics, canvas or birchwood panels.
All design options can be explored from the comfort of your own home, whilst looking at lifelike mock ups of the designs sitting upon your own wall spaces!
PERSONALISED ALBUM & BOOK DESIGN
Following any shoot, whether a portrait session or a wedding celebration the choice of images and the possibilities on displaying them are numerous. It can seem like a daunting task if left to do so under your own steam, not being familiar with software systems making a design process long winded and possibly lacking in finesse. When you do finally complete the layouts, you then find that the luxury book suppliers only deal with professional trade accounts, so have no choice than to output on inferior materials.
Our album design service takes away all the pressure from you in getting it perfect! The only gentle steer we require is an idea of what images are favourites of yours and this can be done easily with the click of a mouse in your *gallery of images. (Your edited images sent through to you online).
From here, we will start the layout of your album, designing pages that naturally flow with the flow of the day. Choosing images that naturally complement one another. We may pluck one or two from the main set to aid in giving certain pages either space or context, but either way – you get to have final say in the finished design.
Avoid the pain points when presenting treasured memories
Finishing Touches
The mock up pages are sent through to you for approval, where you can either love and approve or comment, for us to adjust. Either to make things bigger/smaller or to swap and replace – it’s your album after all, so your preferences are followed. Comments for changes can be left on each individual spread and once all are done, the design is approved and then it’s ready to send into production.
We prefer fine art books by the likes of Folio and Henley albums, but can use other suppliers should you have other preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, I’ve answered some of the most common questions I get asked about my services. From how I work on the day to the specifics of packages and delivery, I’m here to make the process as simple as possible. If you have any further questions, feel free to get in touch!
Based near Blandford and Bournemouth, I’m a Dorset wedding photographer and videographer, offering my services throughout the UK and occasionally abroad to ensure your wedding day is beautifully captured, wherever it may be.
To secure my services, simply complete my online contract and pay a £500 booking fee. Once that’s done, your date is confirmed, and I’m all set to capture your special day!
I’m a member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), an international organisation for professional photographers skilled in candid, unobtrusive wedding photography, joining some of the most respected, award-winning photojournalists worldwide.
I provide professional Dorset wedding photography, dedicating full attention to each wedding. I personally oversee every step, from shooting and editing to colour correction, retouching, and album design. Every album is meticulously quality checked before being presented to the client, ensuring a truly personalised and exceptional result.
Large enough for poster prints, if desired. All images are high-quality and delivered in full resolution.
Absolutely! You’re fully licensed to print as many copies as you like for your personal use. Friends and family can also order prints directly from your gallery.
Certainly, I’m covered with up to £10m for public liability and professional indemnity, including photography and drone operations.
I typically share a selection of 12-20 preview photos within a couple of days, with the full set ready within two weeks. During busy periods, this may take up to a month. Film previews are delivered within three weeks, and the full highlight video is available within six weeks.
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.
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
Rosie & James at North Cadbury Court - one hell of a ride from start to finish.
Private notes and gifts before church. A jubilant walk back down the aisle. Confetti chaos. Then a tin-can golf buggy getaway with Rosie driving James back to the house.
Bubbly, canapes and lawn games in the sun, warming speeches (with Zoom calls to best men on the other side of the world), and then one of the wildest dancefloors we’ve seen - both of them carried high above heads more than once.
If you’re planning North Cadbury Court and want documentary photo and film that keeps things real, drop us your date.
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Feb 4
Laura & Ashley at Sopley Mill - and it’s basically their first anniversary right about now, so this feels like the perfect one to share.
Crisp spring sunshine, a ceremony that was personal and full of those unplanned, real moments, and emotion that hit again and again throughout the day. One of those aisle walks where you can literally see feelings rising in both Laura and her dad, then laughter five minutes later like nothing else matters.
We covered photo and highlight film, and we hadn’t even left before they put a thank you card in our hands. Beautiful people.
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Feb 2