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How To Choose Your Wedding Photographer?

I KNOW

It can be a bit overwhelming choosing someone to capture one of the most important days of your lives.

Chances are you’ve never had to book a wedding photographer before, so here’s some handy hints on how to choose your wedding photographer for your wedding day, from the perspective of a wedding photographer.

My three top tips on choosing a wedding photographer are:

  1. Choose your style
  2. Consider your investment
  3. Like your photographer
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TIP 1

Choosing your style of photography

Choosing your style

There are many different types and styles of photography.  Pick the style that you love and look for a photographer that specialises in it.  If you’re not sure, spend time looking at a range of portfolios and make sure you like the body of work as it will be this style they capture on your wedding day.

Look through real weddings, not just portfolio pages, and if you can’t find any images on the site, ask the photographer to share some real weddings with you.

Keep an eye out for how the photographer captures the whole day, not just the shots they want to show you.

I’m a documentary wedding photographer so I shoot in an unobtrusive way, capturing the moments and emotions of the day and pulling together a ‘documented’ story of what happened at your wedding – that’ everything from bridal preparation in the morning, right through to the dancing in the evening. I don’t like to leave after the first dance either….the dance floor needs a bit of time to warm up!

If you choose me as your photographer I also dedicate time during the day to capture some very special images of the two of you together, away from friends and family, and in a relaxed and documentary style. No silly poses or cliche shots here!

You can of course get in touch with me and ask to see more images and some real client galleries at any time.  To find out more about how I shoot a wedding click here.

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TIP 2

Consider cost as an investment in a family heirloom

A man kisses a woman on the cheek as they stand smiling under tall, arched walkways. This black and white scene, highlighting dramatic light and shadows, showcases the elegant atmosphere found in my portfolio.

Consider cost as an investment

Spend as much as you can afford on your photography, after the guests leave, the flowers have gone and the honeymoon is over, you want something beautiful that is going to transport you back to that happy day.  A good photographer and in turn a good set of wedding photographs, do exactly that.

Try to think of your photography cost as an investment, your images will become a family heirloom that future generations can look back on, so you want to make sure your photographer has the experience required to shoot a fast moving day.

Find out what’s included in the photographers standard package, the hours they will shoot and what you will receive after the wedding day.  Give some consideration to any of the extras you may want, like an engagement shoot, a second photographer, signing boards and prints.

I have 3 collections that cater for my different couples needs. All are designed to deliver you an amazing experience and stunning photographs. Each collection offers a beautiful gallery to enjoy and share, the ability to download images and create favourites.

I also offer inclusive albums on a couple of my pricing collections.

If you would like a second photographer, an engagement shoot or any other services then please talk to me, I can organise it all for you with minimal fuss.

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A newlywed couple holding hands and smiling is showered with confetti by guests outdoors. People around them are clapping and celebrating, capturing a joyful wedding moment in a garden setting for My portfolio.

TIP 3

You have to like and feel comfortable with your photographer

A bride and groom embrace joyfully outdoors during a Garden Wedding at Home, with the bride smiling warmly. Bridesmaids in matching dresses stand behind them, holding bouquets and the bride’s veil. The scene is captured in black and white.

You have to ‘like’ your photographer

If you’re going to spend one of the most important days of your life with somebody other than the people you’ve chosen to be at your wedding day, then you’ve got to like them right?

Having a connection with your photographer is vitally important, you’re trusting them with making you feel comfortable in front of camera and capturing the emotions of your day.  They’re going to be there as you get ready, as you push the ring onto your partners finger, the first kiss, through to the last dance, so spend time talking to them and understanding how they will approach your day.

Whether you book with me or not, I will always have an initial meeting or video call with you to talk through your wedding day and what you have planned.  You can tell me about what’s important, the guests travelling from afar, or the table settings that your granny has spent hours designing.  I will tell you about how I will capture your day, and you can quiz me on anything you want, from the kit I use to how I handle nervous brides.  I will share some work with you that I think talks to your venue or style of wedding and you can then chat with your partner about whether I’m right.  It’s a completely relaxed and non-sales driven conversation.

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Recent Weddings

  • A groom joyfully lifts his smiling bride in a white dress during their wedding reception, surrounded by clapping and cheering guests in a warmly lit, elegant hall.
  • A bride and groom stand together at night on a deck beside a lit swimming pool, their reflections visible in the water. They are dressed in wedding attire and look at each other lovingly.
  • A bride in a white dress and veil kisses a groom in a beige suit as they stand in front of a vintage black convertible car outside a brick building with greenery.
  • A bride and groom stand closely, facing each other and smiling, in a grassy outdoor field. The bride holds a bouquet and wears a lace dress; the photo is black and white, with trees and bushes in the background.
  • A bride in a strapless white gown holding a bouquet stands on grass, holding hands and gazing lovingly with a groom in a dark suit and bow tie, with trees and greenery in the background.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a light gray suit smile and hold hands outdoors near a wooden fence and lush greenery.
  • A wedding party celebrates outdoors as the groom pops a bottle of champagne, spraying it in the air. The group, dressed in light suits and colorful dresses, laughs and cheers on a wooden deck in front of a rustic building.
  • A bride and groom stand under a lit antler chandelier, holding hands and smiling at each other, with a dark wooden door and brick wall in the background.
  • A bride in a white dress drinks from a bottle while sitting next to a groom in a suit who covers his face with his hand. They sit on benches beside a campfire outdoors; tents are visible in the background.
  • A bride in a white gown holding a bouquet stands by tall windows in a dimly lit, elegant room with chandeliers, wood floors, and ornate decor. Warm light from the window highlights her as she looks outside.
  • A young boy dressed in white walks down the aisle of a church holding a flower, while smiling adults on both sides watch and reach out to him during a wedding ceremony.
  • A bride in a white dress walks outside with four bridesmaids in matching mauve dresses, all smiling and holding bouquets, with trees and blue sky in the background.
  • A bride in a white lace dress smiles while eating cake, facing the groom in a navy suit. They are inside a decorated wedding reception with white table settings and flowers.
  • A bride and groom stand closely together under a white gazebo in a garden, surrounded by greenery. The bride wears a white dress while the groom is in a black suit. They are holding hands and looking down.
  • A group of people in formal attire joyfully dance at a lively event. One woman in front laughs with her eyes closed, holding a drink, while others around her dance energetically under bright lights.
  • Six bridesmaids in matching dresses smile and react with joy as they look at the bride, who is partially visible in the foreground, during a wedding preparation in a cozy room.

    • WHAT MY COUPLES SAY

    • We honestly can’t recommend Damion highly enough. If you want a photographer who truly care about making your wedding memories perfect, look no further!

      Dan & Kate
      2024 Wedding Clients

    • The photos—just breathtaking! Damion’s natural, storytelling style was exactly what we wanted, and he captured every special moment so beautifully.

      Adam and Becca Coles
      2024 Wedding Clients

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