SINCE 2004
Surrey Wedding Photographer
Focused on the moment, so that you can focus on being in the moment...
Hi, I'm David, and I love working with fun, family oriented couples to capture the story of your wedding, in heartfelt and authentic images.
Experienced Surrey Wedding Photographer
Being among the most established Surrey wedding photographers, with 20 years experience of photographing amazing weddings and working with fabulous couples, I feel blessed to have one of the best jobs imaginable. My favourite photos are authentic and full of emotion, so if you’re engaged to be married, and you’re looking for a professional photographer to sensitively document your nuptials, then congratulations, you’ve come to the right place! I have a talent and a passion for capturing the joyful emotions of the wedding day, and reflecting that back to you in pictures of the best day of your life.
My sensitive, photojournalistic approach as a wedding photographer, starts long before the wonderful wedding day itself. By getting to know you, the unique circumstances of your wedding, and what really matters to you, I strive to imaginatively and thoughtfully capture those magical feelings in the photos I take. I photograph a limited number of very special wedding commissions each year, so that I can devote my full love and attention to each one. When it comes time for the group photos of the most important and loved family and friends in your life, these are done quickly and calmly, and with a smile that you’d expect from an award winning Surrey wedding photographer who knows that these pictures will be viewed, and admired, for many years to come.
I offer uniquely flexible photographic coverage of your day, and respectfully, you won’t find me posting to Instagram from your wedding instead of capturing those special moments. I’m a photographer that will lovingly process all of your amazing photos myself, rather than outsourced the job to an AI, and your photos are thoughtfully delivered in both colour and black & white. I also offer the option of a pre-wedding shoot and venue visit, to add value to the wedding photography package, and provide an opportunity for me to get to know my couples better and finalise plans for the big day.
“David captured the most important moments effortlessly, artfully and sensitively.”
Nicole & Matt
Where To Get Married In Surrey?
With my years of experience as a wedding photographer, I know only too well how many incredibly beautiful and romantic wedding venues there are to choose from among the picturesque rolling hills of the area. From the grandeur of (Northbrook Park, Tanya & Tommy) to the natural wonder of (RHS Wisley, Suzi & Patrick) Surrey wedding venues will take your breath away in the most delightful way. And if you imagine walking down the aisle in a more personal fairytale setting, then how about exploring venues such as (Gate Street Barn, Kristina & Chris) and the splendid (Froyle Park, Dinachi & Onu) that offer outdoor ceremony spaces in really magical dreamy settings.
Love is love, and this part of the UK is where I enjoy working with family oriented newly-weds who want to celebrate the day they get married their way, with personal touches, be that as part of a religious ceremony, a classic white wedding, or something completely different. Although I’m based in the glorious county of Surrey in the South East of England, I am of course happy to travel, and I’m proud to consider myself an inclusive wedding photographer.
I’m also delighted to shoot at some of the county’s top wedding venues, including the magnificent (Farnham Castle, Emma & James) and stunning (Loseley Park, Suzanne & John) as well as being a proud recommended supplier at venues including (Pembroke Lodge, Gemma & Sam) (Cain Manor, Amandine & Julien) (West Horsley Place) and (Ramster Hall, Paula & Sam).
Affordable Surrey Wedding Photography
My focus is on delivering great wedding photography in Surrey at fair prices, with options for you to add to your photography, and the flexibility to get the coverage that respects the fact that every couple and every wedding is unique. Your wedding is a truly one-off event, which is why I do my pricing a little differently to a lot of other wedding photographers. After all, you wedding day is a milestone in both your lives, and the true value of your pictures will only grow over time.
Rather than offering predetermined “packages” I have a starting point of 10 hours coverage which I price at £2000. From this starting point you can add or subtract time at £100 per hour to get the coverage that’s perfect for your day. I find this works best for the diverse range of traditional and non-traditional weddings that I like to photograph, and because your special day doesn’t necessarily follow a set timeline.
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Why Surrey Is The Best County To Be A Wedding Photographer
The picturesque market town of Guildford, home to the University of Surrey, and Royal Surrey Hospital, is also where I’m lucky to call home. It’s a great base from which to shoot at amazing wedding venues all around the South East of England. My amazing home town, is blessed with quintessentially English landscapes, with the River Wey running through it. The scenery is so inspiring for artists and photographers. Before becoming the professional photographer I am now, I studied at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design in Farnham, a fantastic town which is also home to a wonderful variety of wedding venues.
Although the area is thought of as a convenient commuter suburb, it’s also a wonderful place to live, and a great place to work. The county is well known as an area of outstanding natural beauty with tourist destinations such as Guildford Castle, Brooklands Museum, RHS Wisley Garden, Waverley Abbey and Hampton Court Palace, and notable historic figures including the brilliant, Lewis Carroll.
Is Wedding Photojournalism Right For You?
Whether you’re looking to hire a fabulous wedding photographer based in Surrey, or your wedding is taking place in another awesome part of the country, I’d like to introduce you to the idea of “wedding photojournalism”, but what is it, and more importantly, is it the best option for you? In trying to define the style of wedding photography that I’m so passionate about, two things seem essential to me. Wedding photojournalism, or documentary, is so much more than simply candid photography, as it requires a skilled photographer to take a genuine interest in the people and places they are photographing.
It’s true that what photojournalism and candid pictures have in common, is that typically the subject appears unaware of the camera, and is in the moment, however a strong photojournalist will also go beyond the obvious, to find those unscripted situations, perhaps using humour or juxtaposition to tell a more nuanced story. It’s about taking care to look beyond the surface, and truly understand that while there are lots of beautiful traditions associated with the wedding day, you may want something new, or perhaps want to celebrate in a different way.
The best wedding photojournalism is about celebrating these differences, and taking the time to get to know you and your wedding plans, so that we can create a series of pictures that is a more faithful and honest representation of your day. It can also be artistic, such as my recent project featured on PetaPixel.com in which I lovingly documented the making of a stunningly glamorous wedding dress. If you’re still on the search for a photographer to capture your special day perfectly, then I’d love to get the conversation started!
