Nice To Meet You
About Me
Hey, I’m Nick – pizza-loving wedding photographer and keen runner based in a sleepy village in north Cambs.
I shot my first wedding in 2019 and got the bug immediately. In 2024 I made the leap to go full-time and haven’t looked back since. It’s such a genuine and huge privilege to be able to document the beautiful first day of your incredible journey. I get such a buzz from capturing the happiness and energy of your wedding day, and from hearing the stories that brought you together.
I have a documentary approach towards wedding photography. This is for couples who aren’t keen on posing and want to recall genuine moments from their day. So I capture the real, authentic story of your wedding. You won’t need to do any awkward poses and I don’t intrude on your day. I simply observe what is happening around me and take candid, unstaged photos.
You will find me friendly and down-to-earth, and I don’t take myself too seriously.
In my free time I‘m often out and about with our hyperactive spaniel Charlie and my other half Caroline. I watch a lot of rubbish tv (murder mysteries, sport and binge-able series like the Traitors). I also enjoy a good pint of real ale and love listening to podcasts.
Loves:
Pizza, peanut butter and marmite on toast (trust me it works!), and dark chocolate
Running and post-run endorphins
Alan Partridge
Live music (indie & dad rock!)
Dislikes:
Negative people
The sound of my own voice
Pot-holes.
My Ethos:
FRIENDLINESS – I’m a big believer in old-fashioned courtesy and respect to others (holding doors open and that kind of thing!) And the importance of a friendly smile. So in addition to taking amazing, natural photos of your celebrations I will be a quietly supportive and respectful presence. I want you to think of me like a friend with a camera. Whenever needed I will often jump in to help people out when they’re struggling during a wedding day (e.g. wardrobe issues or helping to locate guests who might have got lost!)
REALISM – I take photos of real moments that look true to life because they are genuinely unstaged. Candid observations of your day. I really want you to love your wedding photos just as much in 40 years time as you do today. So my editing style is vibrant, filmic and also natural. Your photos will therefore look timeless.
PORTRAITS – Although the vast majority of my photos are unposed, I make a small exception for couple portraits and group photos. These are simple, relaxed sessions of about 20 minutes. I will offer some guidance and direction but none of these poses will be cheesy, awkward or too forced. It’s just not my style.
These portrait sessions do not take long. As I simply want you and your guests to relax and get back to the party. Then I can tell the story of your wedding best. The tiny, fleeting glances as well as the raw emotions. The candid, real moments.
The Right Fit
Why Me?
Lots of us can take good photos these days, so why choose me?
What you’re really getting if you choose me as your wedding photographer is someone who will deliver vibrant, natural-looking images AND make you feel super relaxed in front of the camera.
True-to-life smiles, belly laughs, tears of joy and bear hugs. Raw moments. I want to take legacy photos that you can recall in future and still be struck by the same feelings and emotions.
With 5+ years experience of shooting weddings I am unflappable and will remain calm, friendly and creative at all times.
I keep a low profile and use small Fuji cameras to remain unobtrusive. I don’t physically hide (as this would look creepy and weird!) But I do quietly blend into the crowd. So your guests will hardly notice that I was there.
From the moment you get in touch I’ll guide you through my entire wedding photography process and will be available to answer any questions you have. My number 1 priority is in making your experience comfortable and fuss-free. To put you at ease.
I also want to get to know you first and find out what makes you tick. Your likes & dislikes and your real personality. So it’s important to me that we have a chat before booking. To see if we’re on the same wavelength and might make a good fit. I can help with your planning and always love talking weddings. So reach out anytime!
FAQs
How long will you stay on the day?
The answer to this depends on what kind of photography package you choose.
I offer a reduced rate for shorter weddings (my mini-wedding package) compared to my full-day wedding packages.
Do you do group photos?
Although most of my photos are unposed, I always recommend having some couple portraits. Group photos are also available on request.
As I don’t want to take too much time out of your celebration I will take no more than about 20 minutes for any group shots – typically consisting of your bridal party, immediate family and parents.
It is helpful if you can nominate someone to round up your guests in sequence; this might be a groomsman, bridesmaid or another guest with a strong voice. Once we’ve captured a nice range of group portraits you can safely return to the canapés and fizz!
What type of events do you do?
I cover a range of different events although I specialise in weddings and engagement photo shoots.
I’m equally at home capturing traditional, religious wedding days as I am with shooting more alternative, humanist weddings. And I cover all types of weddings as I’m a believer in equality and diversity.
How do we book you for our wedding date?
You need to be comfortable with me, so I always encourage an informal coffee or chat on the phone or on Zoom first; an opportunity to see how well we get on as much as it is to talk about your day.
The next bit is totally up to you! Couples can reserve me for their wedding day up to 2 years in advance once they have paid the booking fee.
Is it worth having a 2nd photographer?
The short answer to this is – yes!
There are multiple good reasons to hire a second photographer to assist the primary photographer. You will be guaranteed a greater range of angles and more photos of the day. For example at the ceremony my assistant can photograph wider shots from the back of the venue whilst I take closer, more intimate images from the front.
A second photographer is another pair of eyes – they bring their own vision and they can grab lots of fun candids of the main party.
How will I receive my photos after the wedding?
After your big day, all the final images will have been individually edited by me and you will receive a private link to a preview gallery for sharing with friends and family within 3 days.
There is no upper limit on the number of final photos I will send you in your full gallery (usually delivered within 4 weeks of your wedding).
Are you insured - and do you have back-up?
Yes, and yes!
I am fully insured including comprehensive public liability insurance. I have multiple systems of back-up including spare cameras, memory cards and batteries which I bring to every wedding. Plus I use an external hard-drive and cloud storage for additional back-up of your photos.
In the (very unlikely) situation that I am unable to shoot your wedding due to illness or some form of emergency then I have a number of associate professional photographers who would be able to cover for my absence.
Can my guests take photos?
Yes absolutely, its your day!
However, it is definitely worth considering having an ‘unplugged wedding’ – where your guests are encouraged not to use any phones, tablets, cameras or any other electronic devices. There are multiple advantages of the unplugged approach:
- Your guests will be more engaged and less distracted
- They are more likely to clap as you leave the ceremony
- When you’re walking down the aisle you will see your friends and families’ faces, not the back of their iPhones!
- Your professional photos will look much better.
If you would like to have an unplugged wedding then mention this on your wedding invites, your order of service and other signage. And your officiant can remind people about this before the ceremony starts.
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