After our first conversation by email, we will arrange a convenient date and time for a video consultation. This is done by using our online booking service so you can see all my available dates and times. It will usually start by me listening to your story and how you both met. I will then find out what your approach is to your wedding day and what you are looking to capture. Finally I will explaining the fee and contract along with building a quote for you to look over, you will receive this by email after the call. You can also have a look at our packages and pricing before our video call.

FAQ There are always lots of questions about a wedding and wedding photography. To help, I’ve put together a list of frequent asked questions (and the answers) that many brides and grooms ask. If you’re getting married, it’s important that you choose the right photographer for you, and that you understand why photographers charge what they charge. I think I’ve included the “How?” “Why?” and “Should?”, but if there is something you think I’ve missed off, please do ask.

And now for the more in-depth questions that you just know you want to ask.

What is the average cost of wedding photographer?

Around £900-£1500 for a full day, without an album. Many couples spend more and many pay less, that’s just an average figure for the cost of wedding photography.

How much should I budget for wedding photography?

Typically, spend between 10-15% of your wedding budget on wedding photography. If photography is particularly important to you, push it to 20%.

Why does wedding photography cost so much?

It’s hard to explain in just a few lines, but the equipment costs are enormous (most good wedding photographers carry over ten thousand pounds worth of kit in their bags). High-quality training is also time-consuming and expensive. Wedding photographers also have to pay for sample albums, websites, advertising, credit card systems, customer management systems and so on. Most significantly though, wedding photographers spend between 20 and 50 hours on a single wedding. It’s much more involved than shooting the big day - although is a major part. For instance, a good wedding photographer will spend time speaking with couples to make certain that they get exactly what they want. Then there’s the post-production work that ensures the images and everyone in them look their absolute best, plus the time it takes to design the album and send out the final files.

A magazine or blog said I shouldn't pay more than “£750” for photography. Is that right?

Well it’s up to you. However, magazines and blogs are written by journalists who don't always know about photography. It’s a bit like me saying “you shouldn't pay more than £1.50 for a wedding magazine” when in reality I don't understand anything at all about what quality of magazine that will get me. In reality, £900 is the minimum I would ideally pay for full day photography, not the maximum.

Are wedding photographers wealthy if they get paid so much for a days work?

Sadly mot, it's not a single day’s work to finish a wedding - it usually takes 5-7 days total.

Should I negotiate with my preferred wedding photographer?

If your preferred photographer is more expensive than others, it’s likely for a good reason. Some photographers may negotiate, but photographers who are in demand won’t. Reaslitically, you’re likely to have to decide to pay their fee or choose someone else.

Why are some wedding photographers more expensive?

More expensive photographers are like great restaurants – more consistent, higher quality, more artistic, more skilled and they use better equipment and ingredients. They are likely to notice details that a cheaper photographer wouldn’t even consider, so in theory, every photograph should be a bit better.

Should I care about the quality of my wedding photography?

I think so. Rather than assuming a cheaper photographer can do the job, think about how you would feel if you didn’t receive the images you would like. That may give you an answer to your question.

Should I get my friend to photograph my wedding?

The answer is almost always “no” unless you have no choice. Firstly, if your friend is not a professional wedding photographer, the fact that they have a nice camera and take some beautiful photos is virtually meaningless. Just the speed of a wedding is enough to trip up very experienced photographers. They will likely be confused about what’s coming next, and you will probably miss sections of the day.