Frequently Asked Questions
The most frequently asked frequently asked questions.
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I like to get to know a couple before they book me, so I always recommend having a good bit of communication between us first. This can be over the phone, through emails, socials, or a zoom call - whichever you’re most comfortable with. Basically, you need to be aware that I’m slightly socially awkward but so excited by weddings, and I want to bond with you a bit first. We both need to make sure we can trust one another, and get on well enough to think we’d enjoy a pint together.
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I’ve shot over 150 weddings in the UK, so I’ve been to a lot of places. Sometimes I’ve already worked in a venue, but most of the time I’m somewhere new. Did you know there are over 7000 licensed venues in the UK? That kind of blows my mind.
Don’t worry if I’ve not been to your venue before. Being somewhere new sparks my creative interest like nothing else, and I try not to look too closely at what other photographers produce in the same space. This means that wherever we are, you’ll get something unique. That your wedding photos will look like your wedding, not something else I’ve already seen. And if this is something you’re concerned about, I can get there early and have a scout of everything on the day, all set up and ready for you.
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I’m always happy to chat with your venue (or other vendors) over the phone or through email to build a relationship with them, and I can arrive with time to spare on the day to recce all the cool spots. The truth is that venue visits can take up an entire working day depending on how far they are from my home, and that’s unworkable most of the time, and completely unnecessary.
The only time we really need to do this is if you’re having a preshoot and fancy having it at the venue.
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I’m always happy to chat with couples before they book me - it’s a great way to make sure you’ve got the right person.
I am available to chat over Zoom/Facetime on weekdays 9am to 3pm, and some evenings after working hours.
I do offer prewedding photoshoots with couples too! Get in touch if you want to add one on to your package.Item description
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I try to include basic travel costs in my packages whenever possible. This means that if your wedding is in England or Wales and possibly requires me to stay overnight, it’s included in the package costs.
I do cover all of the UK, but there are some locations that require a little more than my petrol each way and a night in a hotel. If your wedding is a little further out and requires two nights away, or I’ve got to get on a boat, plane or go on a longer adventure, I’ll price it up and add it to your quote. -
Photo only bookings are usually turned around within 8 weeks of the wedding day, but during high season this can rise to 10-12 weeks.
Photo + video coverage usually takes up to 10 weeks, but can rise to 12. I’ll stay in contact with you after the wedding to give you a heads up if there’s a delay, but it’s never been an issue yet.
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I’m always happy to chat with your venue (or other vendors) over the phone or through email to build a relationship with them, and I can arrive with time to spare on the day to recce all the cool spots. The truth is that venue visits can take up an entire working day depending on how far they are from my home, and that’s unworkable most of the time, and completely unnecessary.
The only time we really need to do this is if you’re having a preshoot and fancy having it at the venue.
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Some of the couples I work with book a base package and then add things on to it as their wedding day approaches. I get it - when all those deposits are getting paid at the same time it can feel like a huge commitment, so you’re always welcome to revisit what’s booked in and add on to it
And a few more questions
Do you do posed group photos at all, or none whatsoever?
Yes, I do some posed group photos. The main difference between my approach and more traditional wedding photography is that I limit how long I’m going to spend on them. This means I keep it really simple - I take them mostly in the same place, and I ask for a list of photos before the day. Usually I have a bridesmaid or someone close to the couple who knows everyone is to help me round everyone up, so we can get the shotlist completed within 20-30 minutes. Some couples like to split their list into a some posed family photos immediately after the ceremony, with more dynamic, fun group shots later on in the day.
What happens if the weather’s bad?
There’s no such thing as bad weather - only the wrong clothes. I keep a close watch on the weather forecast before the wedding, and I prepare myself. If I need to put a plastic bag over my camera to protect it from rain then that’s what I’ll do. And if it’s super hot then I’ll wear suncream and a hat. Bad weather doesn’t stop what I do, because I photograph the wedding in front of me without putting my own agenda on it. I love the adventure!
Do you work with second shooters or are you always alone?
I mostly work alone, but there are exceptions. I prefer to have a second shooter if I’m making a video for you as well as taking your photos, or if you have more than 150 guests. Otherwise I’m pretty much always working alone.
If you’d like a second shooter you can add one on to your package. I handpick the second shooters I work with, so I know you’ll get someone with a similar vibe and style to me, and they’re fully capable photographers who run their own wedding photographer businesses. Sometimes I second shoot for them, too!
How many photos will we actually receive?
Full day coverage usually yields about 600-800 photos per wedding. The more time booked usually results in more photos, simply because there are more moments. Sometimes there are a lot more photos, sometimes maybe a bit less.
Do you photograph LGBTQ+ weddings/all kinds of couples?
Absolutely, yes. It’s 2026, and we’re done with hiding our true selves, right? I believe that everyone has the right to marriage, and I will photograph every kind of couple without prejudice. I fully support your right to love and expressions of love in whatever way is right for you.
Can we choose the music for our highlights film?
Yes and no. I can provide you with links to preview licensed tracks, but I can’t put your favourite track on the film. The license is really important - a licensed track means that the band/musician who created it get a payment every time a creator puts their track on a film - whereas ripping an MP3 is essentially theft. So if you have a distinct preference for a genre/band, let me know and I’ll see what I can find that fits your vibe. You can listen to a few tracks and choose your favourite, and that’s what I’ll purchase the license for.
The license being on your video means you can put it on socials and youtube without it being taken down, so I embed it in the video itself too.
Do you offer engagement/pre-wedding shoots?
I offer pre-wedding photoshoots for couples to add on to their wedding photography package. These are £350 for 1-2 hours within an hour’s drive of Chester.
The questions barely anyone asks, but I’m going to answer anyway because I think you should know.
Describe your style
I hate this question but it comes up from time to time. My style is authentic, documentary, quirky, candid, creative, and according to a not-too-eloquent group of my peers, ‘feeling-ful’. You can read all about my style here.
Are you Insured?
Yep. Indemnity and public liabilitied up the wazoo.
What’s your back up plan if you’re ill on the day?
If I’m too ill to attend your wedding I will endeavour to find you an emergency associate photographer as early on as I possibly can. I have a trusted network of associates all over the country that I can call on, as well as a preferred list of photographers who shoot in a similar style to me. The wedding photography network is truly brilliant - because we’re pretty much all sole traders shooting weddings alone, we’re all on the same page with this and people are prepared to step in as emergency cover.
In this scenario, the associate will photograph your wedding and send the images over to me via DropBox as soon as they can after the wedding, and I will edit everything.
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