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We’re Dorset wedding photographers and videographers based near Blandford & Bournemouth, but travel throughout the UK and occasionally abroad.
Yes, of course! We like to keep these to a minimum , so it doesn’t eat into valuable time that could be spent circulating and sharing time with family and friends. We advise keeping the ‘must have shots’ to being around 8 or so and like an usher or friend of teh family to take charge in making sure everyone is in place and ready for each set up.
Simply by completing our online contract and the payment of a £500 booking fee. Once we have both our services are secured and the date is yours!
Yes, I am a member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association, (WPJA), an International organisation representing professional photographers skilled in the documentation of weddings in a candid, unobtrusive style. As a WPJA member, I join the ranks of some of the most respected and accomplished award-winning photojournalists in the world.
I am a professional Dorset wedding photographer and as such I deliver professional results.
Wedding photography is not something to supplement my income, as I give each wedding 100% of my time and attention. In delivering truly professional results a finished set of wedding photos can take up to a week of my time. It is not just a matter a shooting it and then handing responsibility elsewhere. I personally oversee every stage from editing, colour correction and retouching, product design and album layout. I also personally inspect every finished album for quality before presenting to the client.
Absolutely! Your images have a depth and quality to them that can only be truly appreciated when you see them printed and presented well.
We advise sharing a selection of your favourites with us through your online gallery (set up and selecting in very easy), so around 60-80 – then we can design a layout to share with you for approval or amendments. Once done, you have a book reflecting your tastes and preferences. You can even choose other personalisations such as cover materials, fonts and finishes!
Big enough to make poster prints should you wish. All high quality full resolution images.
Absolutely! You are licensed to print for your own purposes as many as you like. Friends and family can also order prints directly from your gallery.
We have never been ill enough to prevent us from working. However should anything like this arise, we are part of a large network of fellow professionals who could be available if needed. We would thoroughly check out their styles to find someone similar in approach before entrusting them to capture your day. Should you however wish to find your own, we are more than happy to offer a full refund.
It’s very much appreciated to have a warm meal
Absolutely, up to £10m for public liability & professional indemnity for photography & drone operations.
Preview photos are often shared within a couple of days (some 12-20 images) with the full set being ready within 2 weeks. In busy periods that may stretch to a month at the most. Film previews are delivered within 3 weeks with the full highlight being ready within 6 weeks.
Yes, I offer mid week wedding photography discounts. Discount options are available for mid-week weddings Monday-Thursday (except bank holidays) – Prices from £500.00
All our services are flexible and can be modified around any requirements you may have. If you do not see something exactly to your requirements here, please call or email to discuss further. We pride ourselves with being able to offer something to suit most people at a price to suit your budget.
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Callum & Stephannie at @manorbythelake — a quiet moment wrapped in candlelight.
Their Anglo-Filipino ceremony included a candle ritual, and space was tight… so I ended up pressed against a mirror, working the angles while keeping every guest’s view untouched.
That’s the dance with documentary work — staying close enough to feel the moment, but never becoming part of it.
This frame found its shape in the reflection: the candlelight, the emotion, the faces watching on.
Grateful for the recognition from the @WPJA, and for @williambazlinton joining me on the day.
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Dec 3
Here’s one from the 2025 season that still hits like a burst of confetti.
Eliza & Ed on Gold Hill — that steep little slice of Dorset history that once fronted a 1970s Hovis advert and still feels like it was built for moments like this.
This frame picked up a Gold Award in the latest #WPJA competition — all four judges placed it top from the worldwide submissions. A lovely nod to real, unscripted storytelling… and honestly, to the energy these two brought to their day.
Their wedding had everything: bridal prep in a yurt field, a full “Dirty Dancing” routine with a troupe of friends, and quiet moments at @sorelle_dorset that balanced it all out.
A day that never needed staging — just attention, timing, and a bit of luck with the light.. @ed.devane @elizamai__
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Nov 20
Golden hour, wild heathland, and the cutest Cavapoo sidekick — Charlotte & Ethan’s New Forest engagement shoot had all the right ingredients.
Their connection? Effortless. The light? Glorious. The moments? Real.
Throw in a surprise foal encounter and it was pure photo magic.
If you`re dreaming of your own shoot in the New Forest (or just want to bring your dog along!), this is your sign. 🌟
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Jul 7
Trends fade. Moments don’t.
It’s easy to get swept up in the look of wedding photography — but the feel is what lasts. The quiet glance. The squeeze of a hand. The emotion that lingers long after the cake’s been cut.
We just dropped a blog that dives deep into the difference between style and substance — and why both matter.
✨ If you want wedding photos that look beautiful and feel like you, this one’s for you.
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Jul 4
A simple ceremony and a beautiful image. Vaishi & Jason`s wedding at the Tudor House in Southampton a few weeks back.
The joy on Vaishi`s parents faces says it all!
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Jul 3
They’re the storytellers, the baby-whisperers, the ones who’ve loved us the longest.
Including grandparents in your family shoot isn’t just beautiful—it’s meaningful.
We recently shared our thoughts on why these moments matter (and how to make them effortless) in a new post that’s all heart, no pressure.
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Jul 3