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First things first...
I LOVE weddings! When love is the topic of the day, it is the BEST thing in the world! The joy, the drama, the visual beauty, the emotions, the words, the music, the food, the dancing, the flowers, the outfits, the hats, the shoes, the button holes, the children, the tears, the smiles, the friendships, the little things that go awry, the promises, the gravitas, the pride, the jewellery, the name cards, the forks clinking on glasses, the traditions, the sore feet, the laughter, the confetti, the hundreds of little things that make each wedding unique, and the thousands of steps that lead to the moment where two people finally say; “I do.”
These are just some of the things I love to capture, in order to tell each unique story as honestly as possible.
My Style
As a wedding photographer, I lean towards a documentary style, blending into the background and capturing those magical moments without breaking the flow of things. I look for stories and themes, for those funny little moments in between the big moments, I look for personal journeys, and I don’t shy away from capturing the less-than-perfect moments, because they are part of the story of you and your day.
However, I am also an advocate for getting some nicely arranged and posed photographs in the bag! The ones where everyone is smiling in the same direction, looking their absolute best, the pictures that grandparents will frame and put on the mantlepiece - although the current fashion is for candid photographs all the way, I do believe those ‘posed’ pictures have their place too!
Having said that, my most important objective is to make sure that the soon-to-be-weds have a chance to express what they want from their photographer and photographs. If you really don’t want any posed pictures, that’s fine, if you don’t want any candid shots at all, that’s fine too, I’m nothing if not flexible!
My Approach
I think that the relationship between us is one that should be nurtured and developed in the months leading up to the wedding. I like to meet my couples at least twice before the big day, have a long lunch and chat about the details, and get to know each other, so that not only can I ensure I fully understand what is and is not important to you, I can get a feel for who you are, as individuals and as a couple and in turn, you can feel completely relaxed and confident in me and the part that I will play in your wedding.
Come the day, I am there for you, however you need. Tucked away and unobtrusive, or wearing my bossy hat and corralling your extended family together for a group photograph. If the maid of honour can’t do up the buttons on your dress because her nails aren’t dry, I’ll put down my camera and lend a hand (true story). A youth spent in the hospitality industry has left me with a passion for delivering excellent service, for getting the job done, and for going above and beyond expectations.
My Photographic Services
Half-Day Coverage
£650
From the ceremony to the first dance.
Includes a personalised USB in a presentation box, with a set of both colour and black & white images. You will also get a fabulous highlights video cut to music, all you need to do is tell me what song you would like it set to.
Full-Day Coverage
£1400
The morning's preparations through to the after party.
Includes a personalised USB in a presentation box, with a set of both colour and black & white images. You will also get a fabulous highlights video cut to music, all you need to do is tell me what song you would like it set to.
Engagement Shoot
£250
A London Engagement Shoot.
We’ll have a chat beforehand and decide on the best location possible for you. Maybe we’ll go to St James Park, or Covent Garden, take a walk along the Southbank, or strike a few poses on London Bridge, the possibilities are endless!
Second Photographer
Half-Day Package £200
Full-Day Package £400
The second photographer is an important part of the wedding photography team, they allow the photography team to be in two places at once ensuring that no part of your day is missed.
Wedding Book
From £400 to £600
The wedding photography books on offer are all bespoke and made of the highest quality. A firm favourite with grandparents!
Testimonials
"Just had to rewatch our video now - such lovely memories & gorgeous photos - we were genuinely touched & surprised how you captured all the special moments without us knowing you were even taking our pictures!! Fab skill that! So heartwarming to hear you enjoyed putting them together too. We are also catapulted back to our day when we hear our song & reminds us to be happy despite what’s going on in the world at the moment."
Denise & Johnny
"Thank you so much for the pictures!
You just made me cry looking at them! An awesome reminder of the day I married the most beautiful woman alive."
Ian & Megan
"Louise, thank you so so much! You secret ninja!! You captured EVERYTHING and I didn't even know you were there! We'll treasure these pics, thank you thank you thank you xxx"