Wedding Hints & Tips.
Hi, I’m an award-winning documentary wedding photographer based in Kent. I photograph weddings all over the world for couples who care deeply about the way they’ll remember the day they got married. Feel free to look at some of the weddings I’ve featured in my blog.
Weddings at The Mitre, Hampton Court
Nestled along the River Thames, The Mitre, Hampton Court, stands as a charming backdrop for couples dreaming of an unforgettable wedding. Recently, I had the honor of capturing Gabriella and Ben’s special day—an event that epitomized authentic, relaxed, and cinematic documentary wedding photography.
How To Get The Best Wedding Photos
The most important thing for you is enjoying your day. A wedding isn’t a photoshoot; it’s about celebrating your undying love for one another. There are some small things you can do to make the photos of your wedding truly incredible.
Make Your Wedding Run Smoothly
I bet you've already lost track of the number of hours you've spent thinking about your wedding day. But, you'll only get married once, so this is the first and last wedding you'll plan. I've helped keep many wedding days on track as a wedding photographer. I want to share some easy ways to have a relaxed wedding day.
Wedding Photographer Price UK
Prices of wedding photographers can range from literally free to well over £10,000. If you're reading this, you might not be in the fortunate position to be able to afford a photographer at the high end of the market. Luckily, you don't have to spend five figures to get excellent wedding photos.
Wellington House Canterbury
Wellington House Registry Office in Canterbury is perfect for your civil ceremony. The experienced staff will look after you and the whole of Canterbury is on your doorstep. The picturesque Great Stour River. The Kentish town. And there are many friendly reception venues to party the night away with your loved ones.
Why Documentary Wedding Photography?
I approach a wedding day differently from the average wedding photographer. I'm not a camera nerd - I love people. It sounds almost cliched to say; that more than just taking pretty pictures, I seek photographs that take you back to a day's mood, just like looking at your family album.
Hatfield Place Wedding
Leah & Russell’s wedding at Hatfield Place in Chelmsford celebrated their love for one another. After fate had them meet online, Leah converted to Judaism ahead of meeting Russell under their Chuppah, and they got hitched. My team got completely swept up in their day, and it’s all we’ve been discussing for days after.
Chelsea Old Town Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer
Jasmine and Tim's wedding day at the historic Chelsea Old Town Hall and their joy-filled reception at The Bridge in Barnes was nothing short of a captivating celebration of their love for one another.
Documentary Wedding Photographer in Essex
Here’s a sneak peek at some of my favourite moments from Ellie and Patrick’s wedding in Essex. They were married at Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church in Rayleigh before celebrating at a working farm in picturesque Hockley. These guys and their guests were great fun, and they made sure me and Adam, my additional photographer for the day, were well looked after.
Crondon Park Wedding Photographer
M & R’s wedding took place in Stock, South Essex (near Chelmsford) at the wonderful Crondon Park Wedding Venue. Hi, I’m Dan Higginson, a wedding photographer in Essex with a specialism in documentary style photography. I offer full-day coverage, from your preparations till late into the night for all those crazy moments on the dance floor.
Eastbourne Town Hall, East Sussex Wedding Photographer
Lucy and Sam had an intimate marriage in the heart of East Sussex. I was honoured they hired me to document their their wedding ceremony, around 30 of their closest loved ones and I joined them in the Southbourne Suite of the historic Eastbourne Town Hall.
Fanhams Hall Wedding Photographer
I’m so glad I got to be the wedding photographer for these two wonderful people. They (and their lovely family) made me feel like I’d known them forever! Everyone was so welcoming, and helpfully for me, photogenic! The staff at the Fanhams Hall looked after me like I was part of the team. It was a pleasure to be be a part of such an important day.
Canterbury wedding photographer
And the award for the smiliest couple of the year goes too… Suzanne & Sam! Their happiness is infectious - you can see it when their loved ones look at them. Even passers-by in Canterbury got doe-eyed as the joy pulled them into Suzanne & Sam's orbit.
How to keep your wedding photographs safe
Your wedding day is one of the milestone moments. A day you and your loved ones will recall fondly for the rest of your lives. You'll tell your children stories about it, and in a few decades, you'll repeat these stories to your grandchildren. How much better will your stories be with professional photographs?
Advice on giving a wedding speech
As a wedding photographer, I've seen more speeches than I can count. I've also given a few as best man. Most of us aren't public speakers by trade, so here are the notes I've accumulated over the years in case I get asked to hold the microphone again.
How to Find A Wedding Photographer
Congratulations on your engagement! I'm a wedding photographer based in the UK. Over the next five minutes - I'm going to share my knowledge with you, helping you find and book a great photographer that'll capture the awesome day you're planning. It's the same advice I'd give my close friends…
COVID: Are weddings allowed in England?
The latest rules from 23rd October 2020 say depending on a venue’s capacity, no more than 15 guests will be able to attend weddings or civil partnerships. All 15 guests must still follow the ‘rule of 6’, staying at least 1 meter apart from other households. The rules don't include workers towards your maximum group size.
Documentary Wedding Photography at Knowle Country House, Rochester, Kent
Sara & James's wedding was always going to be a celebration. The minor setbacks because of the pandemic only made their day more joyous! A chance for family and good friends to reunite and honour the love of two hugely caring people in their lives. The staff at Knowle Country House, Rochester, Kent, were amazing the whole day. They really made this a special occasion for everyone.
Saint Peter Old Church, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells wedding photographer
Bronwen & David's intimate wedding was a celebration of their love for one another and their family. Richard, the vicar who led the ceremony at Saint Peter Old Church in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells was brilliant, he'd build a loverly relationship with Bronwen and David. I'm thankful they allowed me to play a small part in your wonderful day.
Intimate wedding photography in London
A pandemic couldn't stop true love! I couldn't have asked for a better way to see 2020 out. I got to document the beautifully intimate union of a Romanian & Hungarian couple in London. Iulia and Attila were terrific; thank you for trusting me with your photography. I'd also like to thank their family and friends for making me feel welcome
