Photography is Poetry

I'M NOT A HUGE FAN OF HAVING MY PHOTO TAKEN. WHAT DO I DO WITH MY HANDS?

Most of my couples aren’t super confident, in fact, a lot of them tell me that they genuinely HATE having their photo taken, not that you’d believe that when you see their pictures. You absolutely don’t need to be an extrovert or a camera confident couple to look great in your photos. In all my years I can count on one finger the amount of couples who have ever said “We love having our photo taken!” But what all my couples do enjoy is just hanging out together + having a laugh. The way I work is probably different to what you imagine. I don’t pose you, I simply interact with you + shoot whatever happens - easy peasy.

WHERE ARE YOU BASED/DO YOU TRAVEL?

I live in Witney, Oxfordshire and mostly cover the surrounding counties. I do like to travel all over the place for weddings but I also try to be environmentally friendly, so I prefer not to travel too far because it's not great for our planet. There are so many amazing photographers that you should be able to find someone locally and there's enough weddings in my location that I don't need to snatch from another photographers patch. All that being said I will travel if you make me feel so loved that I can't resist you, oh and my expenses are paid for.

WHAT IS AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION AND IS IT INFECTIOUS?

Before your wedding we’ll meet up to go through details of your day & then grab some photos of the two of you. It’s the best way for us to get to know each other better before your wedding + remove any awkwardness that *everyone* has about having their photo taken. This will give you an idea of what to expect on the day of your wedding. These photos are a fantastic way to boost your confidence about how amazing you’ll look in your wedding photos and give us a brilliant opportunity to practice some non-posey ideas. You’ll be able to view the images in an online gallery not long after the shoot + you’re welcome to download and share, especially good if you’re only photos till this point were dodgy selfies *embarrassingly holding up my hand*

What if it rains/snows/volcano erupts?

Oh our beautiful wind swept, rain sodden, occasionally sunny Great Britain! We live in a country which is blessed with a mixture of amazing weather regardless of season, which can be not-so-fun on your wedding day, right? Good news is that I’m ready to deal with the elements + have experience of getting amazing photos regardless of the weather… not so sure about volcanos though

How many images do you shoot per wedding?

I shoot up to 2000 images per wedding. I always shoot multiple frames of each setting to avoid focus issues + the blinkers (you know who you are!). I then save you the hard work by picking the best of the bunch. This is usually around 800 images, but it totally varies from wedding to wedding and the wedding package you've chosen.

Do you back everything up?

ERR YEAH! As soon as I get home, I make a break for my computer, swiftly bypassing dogs and children, happily accepting any tea or alcohol that might be offered from Mr Husband and back up your entire day. I actually wouldn’t be able to sleep if I didn’t have your images backed up. The entire raw selection are backed up onto a separate hard drive and the final edited selection of images are also backed up to an external hard drive too so they are kept safe and sound.

Are you insured?

Yep! I don’t trust myself in public places without a crazy load of public liability insurance. I’m a bit clumsy and once fell over a small child who decided to crouch down behind me. No one got hurt and yes it was funny(ish).

Mini Wedding FAQ's

How much time will i need you to photograph our Mini Wedding?

​Whichever wedding package you choose, I like to arrive about 30 minutes early to prepare my equipment - I'd rather be super early than any chance of being late. And to help you understand how much time you'll need for photos, the 1 hour booking will allow time for the ceremony and a few group shots plus a selection of bride and groom portraits. If you want to include your reception and more time for those special candid photos you'd need to extend a few more hours. 

Are there any extra charges?

Get in touch with your wedding plans/ timings and I’ll give you a no-obligation quote.

Mini weddings are limited to Oxfordshire but do get in touch if you're further afield as I might just say yes.

How do we get our pictures?

You'll receive a USB memory stick containing your high resolution files and your photos will also be available to view and download via an online private gallery which allows you and anyone you shared the link with to download high (print quality) or low (screen quality) resolution images.

The small(ish) print

Prices are for weddings in the Oxfordshire area. Travel costs might be applicable outside this area, ask for a quote.