Wedding Photography FAQs

While weddings are my main love, and a huge part of what I do, I also photograph couples and families, and events such as: birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, engagements, and just about any occasion worth celebrating.

I love working with couples like you, and I promise, you will LOVE your photos at the end.I work in relaxed and candid way, no posing, just fun, laughter, and real love. If you want to get used to me, you can also book an engagement session with me, Or what I call ‘Ginger Snaps’!

Only occasionally, and very lightly. During your couple photos, we will go for a walk where I’ll guide you into good light and help you feel relaxed. Typically my shit dad jokes do a good job of breaking the ice, and I won’t bark SAY CHEESE or make you hold awkward poses. I want to capture real connections, and for you to remember that moment.It’s only if you don’t look like you love each other… I might ask you to fake it for a few mins! 🤣

The best wedding photographer isn’t necessarily the cheapest or the most expensive; it’s the one whose work, personality and approach feel right for you. That’s why I always recommend meeting me before you book. After all, I’ll probably spend more time with you on your wedding day than some of your guests!Alongside capturing the whole day (see below), I’m helping things run smoothly and keeping everyone relaxed. Afterwards, every image is individually edited and carefully curated to tell the story of your day.That all takes time and experience — and, if I’m honest, the equipment is bloody expensive as well!Just remember, your wedding photographs will be one of the very few things left once the cake has been eaten, the flowers have wilted, and everyone has gone home.

Unlike many photographers, all my main packages include full-day coverage as a standard (up to 12 hours).That means I’m there from prep, right through to carriages, and don’t disappear before all the drunken antics, and hard partying happens!TBH thats my favourite bit.

Apparently burying a sausage the night before your wedding keeps the rain away. I can’t promise it’ll work 🤣, but it apparently has a surprisingly good track record!

Otherwise, HAVE THE BEST DAY EVERRRR anyway! 🥳 Remember it takes rain to make a rainbow 🌈,  and puddle reflections can make some really cool photos too. Its especially fun if the kids (or you, if you fancy it) are splashing around!If there’s even a hint of rain in the forecast I’ll bring along a cute umbrella for the two of you. I always recommend picking up a few umbrellas in your wedding colours too (from amazon so you can easily return them if not needed).

Nope, it’s totally up to you. I’ll usually grab an ‘everybody photo’ straight after the ceremony before anyone’s found the bar 🤣. It’s quick, painless, and such a lovely thing to have as a reminder of everyone who saw you get hitched!As for the formal, more ‘posed’ group photos of your family etc, these can feel a bit more awks. We can totally skip them — but I’d suggest you have a few to keep the oldies happy! But I will take candid shots of groups throughout the day too.

If you choose to have formal photos, I’d recommend a maximum of nine big groups. Each photo can take around five minutes, because there’s always someone having a piss, getting a round in at the bar or having a chat — despite being told they’re needed!We’ll plan the list with the least amount of movements beforehand, and I’ll ask you to nominate a ‘responsible’ person (ideally not too drunk), who can usher along all stragglers so it runs smoothly.

If there’s a particular spot at your venue you’ve fallen in love with, a view you’d like to make the most of, or a photo you’ve seen that you’d like to try, just let me know. I’m always happy to take ideas and inspiration on board.

That being said, I work best when things are relaxed, organic and natural. I won’t copy another photographer’s work shot-for-shot. Instead, I’ll use those ideas as inspiration to create something that’s unique to you, your venue, and your wedding day.

I take thousands of photographs throughout a wedding day, however, I then carefully review them, removing duplicates, test shots, blinks and anything that doesn’t add to the story of your day. What you’re left with is a collection of the very best photographs that capture the moments, emotions and memories that matter most.

The number of images you receive will vary depending on the length of your wedding, the number of guests, how much is happening throughout the day and whether there are multiple locations involved. Most couples receive somewhere between 500 and 1,000 fully edited photographs, but some weddings may result in more or fewer images.

I’ll send over a few sneak peeks shortly after the wedding for you to post an update of your Facebook relationship status! 😉 Then choosing the very best from thousands of photos takes a little while, so the full gallery takes a bit longer, and usually delivered within 6–8 weeks.You’ll receive everything via a beautiful and password protected online gallery, with its own app. This makes it super easy to download, share, and show them off.

My Redheaded Romance package includes a large print of your favourite photo as well as THE CARROT TOP ALBUM, an Italian hand-crafted bound book of curated photo memories. This is also available to order on its own, and any other prints can be arranged for you at any time.You’ll also receive full printing rights with your images, so you’re free to print them yourselves wherever you like.

Whilst I might know my way around a camera, I don’t shoot video. Wedding photography and wedding videography are very different skills, and I firmly believe each deserves a specialist. I know some incredibly talented wedding filmmakers who I love collaborating with and would be very happy to recommend.

If you’ve already booked a videographer, that’s absolutely fine too. We may occasionally want to kill each other for taking the best spot during the ceremony, but we’re professionals and (usually) don’t desend into violence. In reality, we’ll coordinate throughout the day so we’re not getting in each other’s shots or slowing things down.The only thing I’d suggest is allowing a little extra time for your couple portraits, as video naturally takes a bit longer. Other than that, everything stays relaxed and flows smoothly.

I might be biased… but if your budget means choosing between an extra photographer or a videographer, I’d usually suggest the extra tog. Wedding films are fantastic, however watching them becomes an occasion, occurring once, maybe twice a year at most. Whereas, you’ll see your photos every single day — on your walls, your phone background, your profile picture, everywhere!An extra photographer means dual perspective, more of your guests captured, and more of the little moments and reactions you didn’t even realise were happening. That said, there’s no wrong choice, either way you will have memories galore to look at for the rest of time.

Of course. All my couples meet with me before booking. If you’re based near Colchester, and fancy a beer or a walk I can meet you in person, f you’re further afield, theres always zoom.You can also come along and meet me at one of the many wedding fares I exhibit at throughout the year. Keep an eye out on my socials to see when they are.  

You can fill out the wedding interest form, or contact me on [email protected].I’ll then send you a link to make an appointment to discuss all your plans with me! 

Yes! I’m fully insured for £1 million of Public Liability. Most venues never ask to see it, but if they do, I’m happy to provide the paperwork.

I also carry backup equipment to every wedding because, while problems are rare, I’d much rather be over-prepared than under-prepared when it comes to your memories.