documentary wedding photographer
I am a wedding photographer based near Nottingham but offer services all over the country with a focus on Sheffield, Derby and Leicester. I capture discreet candid natural moments of your wedding day.
candid photography
Candid wedding photography is all about capturing a scene exactly as it appears without offering any direction or manipulation. As opposed to posed images, candid photos perfectly capture the more natural moments in a wedding ceremony.
types of weddings & ceremonies
My services aren’t fixed to just weddings. Documentary photography works for all kinds of events where there’s a journey or story to tell. It works for a variety of events and celebrations:
- Civil partnerships
- Baptisms & Christenings
- Corporate events
- Journalism
- Product Launches
- School Proms
- Graduations
I will capture all the multi-sensory, technicolor moments of your your life-changing day.
what is documentary wedding photography?
Not all the moments that tell the true story of your wedding can be captured through formal photography. Although these more arranged photos are important this isn’t what candid documentary photography is all about. The skill is using the camera to tell the story with all the funny quirky moments that add personality but are typically missed. I love watching people and have become skilled at blending into the background and predicting these moments before they happen. With today’s smaller camera technology I can hide away more but still produce perfect imagery.
wedding services & prices
I like to keep things simple as planning your wedding can be quite overwhelming. All my prices include me capturing your wedding in an unposed, candid manner. I cover wedding and ceremonies across all cultures including Afro-Caribbean, Chinese, English, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Nigerian and Sikh.
recognition & affiliations
I’ve been fortunate to receive some recognition for my approach and style of wedding photography.
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frequently asked questions about documentary wedding photography
Common questions about documentary style wedding photography
what is documentary photography?
Documentary Wedding Photography is a candid style of Photography. You will not be instructed to pose so the images are generally more natural and capture the moments of the day creating an album of pictures that tells a story of the day.
Is documentary photography just for the ceremony?
Candid photographers will want to document a story of the day, from the bridal party getting ready to the late evening celebrations. It’s all part of your day so it should be included in the story.
why is candid photography so popular?
Photography styles are changing all the time. Fewer people request formal photographs at modern weddings. With high quality smaller cameras a candid photographer has the ability to move around the space more freely in an unobtrusive way. When Documentary photography is done well it should mean the photographer goes about their work unnoticed to capture the special moments of the day.
can I still have group shots?
Yes, there can still be an organised time of the day for group family photos. Typically this is small section of the day to allow enough time for more candid style photographs.