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An Investment in Timeless Memories

“When you book me, you’re not just getting a gallery — you’re getting a storyteller who will quietly, naturally capture everything you felt but couldn’t put into words.”

Your wedding day is a tapestry of fleeting moments — laughter, tears, glances — woven together to tell your unique love story. My role is to capture these moments authentically and artistically, providing you with timeless images that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
Below are the collections most couples choose to preserve their day. Each package is thoughtfully designed to cater to different needs, with the flexibility to customise as desired. If my approach resonates with you, I’d love to hear about your plans. Let’s schedule a relaxed, no-obligation video call to see if we’re the perfect fit for your day.

my collections & prices

SAVE & BOOK YOUR DATE FOR £300

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The Essentials collection – £1795

For couples who want the core story captured — from morning butterflies to the first dance.


This is the heart of the day, beautifully preserved. From the excitement of getting ready to the warmth of your ceremony, through to the first dance and those early evening moments — The Essentials gives you just the right amount of coverage to tell a full story without going overboard.
Perfect for couples with a more structured timeline or for weddings where evening coverage isn’t a priority, this 8-hour option keeps things simple, elegant, and meaningful.

includes:

  • 8 hours of continuous coverage
  • Approx. From 2 hours pre-ceremony to the first dance
  • 1 year complimentary gallery subscription
  • 50% welcome discount on prints in your gallery
  • Private online gallery with unlimited downloads
  • Colour + black & white image sets
  • Option to add second photographer fine art album, or extra hours

The Signature Collection – £1995

The full story, beautifully told — from the early anticipation to late-night laughter.


This is the most comprehensive solo coverage I offer. I’ll join you three hours before the ceremony and stay into the evening fun, capturing every emotional beat, spontaneous dance move, and quiet glance along the way. It’s no wonder this is the most popular choice for my couples.

includes:

  • Extended all-day coverage (~10-11 hours)
  • From 3 hours pre-ceremony up to 2 hours after the first dance
  • 2 years complimentary private gallery subscription
  • 50% welcome discount on prints in your gallery
  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours
  • Colour + black & white image sets
  • Option to add second photographer or upgrade to The Full Chapter
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The Premium collection – £2395

Double the perspective. Double the story. Nothing missed.


You’ll receive the same full coverage as The Signature, but with an additional photographer to capture even more of the magic. From different angles of the ceremony to both of you getting ready in separate spaces, nothing slips by unnoticed. This is storytelling with depth, detail, and soul.

includes:

• Everything in The Signature
• Second photographer for full day
• More candid moments and alternative angles
• Perfect for larger weddings or multi-location prep
• Option to add pre-wedding shoot or fine art wedding album

The Full Chapter collection – £3195

The complete experience. Start to finish. Every meaningful moment preserved.


For couples who want it all — this is your story told with intention, depth, and artistry. You’ll receive full-day coverage from two photographers, a relaxed pre-wedding session to ease you in, and your gallery delivered ahead of schedule. Plus, a generous album credit to start creating your first family heirloom. This isn’t just photography. It’s your legacy.

includes:

• Everything in The Premium & The signature
• Pre-wedding session (60–90 mins)
• Second photographer for full day
• Priority editing – full gallery in 1 week
• Fine Art 30 page wedding album
• Luxury USB & keepsake box
• 3 years complimentary private gallery subscription
• Limited availability (only 5 per year)

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The Intimate collection – £1195

Short and sweet, for midweek weddings filled with meaning.


Designed for smaller celebrations or elopements, this weekday-only package offers 5 hours of relaxed coverage. It’s perfect for couples who don’t need a full day but still want their story told with care, artistry, and attention to the in-between moments.

includes:

  • 5 hours of coverage (*Monday–Thursday only – Excluding Bank Holidays)
  • Natural, documentary-style photography
  • 1 years complimentary private gallery subscription
  • 50% welcome discount on prints in your gallery
  • Private online gallery with high-res downloads
  • All images delivered in both colour and black & white
  • Optional print and album upgrades available

The Moment Collection – £495

Short, sweet, and full of meaning


For midweek weddings, elopements, and intimate ceremonies, The Moment offers just enough time to capture the parts that matter most — the vows, the joy, the first embrace after you say ‘I do.’ Thoughtfully crafted for smaller celebrations, this package preserves the heart of your day without the need for full-day coverage.

includes:

  • 2 hours of continuous coverage (Monday–Thursday only)
  • Perfect for ceremonies, elopements, or registry weddings
  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours
  • Full gallery delivered within 6 weeks
  • High-resolution colour & black and white images
  • Private online gallery with unlimited downloads
  • 6-month complimentary private gallery subscription
  • Optional upgrades: extra hours (£200/hr), albums, pre-wedding session
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Tailored touches to enhance your day even further

Optional Extras

Every couple is different, and your coverage should reflect that. These optional extras are designed to add flexibility, depth, and personal meaning to your photography experience. Whether you’d love a second perspective, a fine art album to pass down, or you just can’t wait to see your images — there’s something here to make your story even more complete.

Pre-Wedding Session – £250

A relaxed shoot before the big day, ideal for getting comfortable in front of the camera and capturing the two of you in your element. Whether it’s a walk through the woods or a coffee in your favourite spot, it’s a chance to slow down and soak each other in.

Second Photographer – £400

An extra set of eyes means more moments captured — from the other side of the room, a different angle during your vows, or while you’re getting ready in separate locations. Perfect for larger weddings or when you want extra coverage without missing a thing.

Fine Art Albums – from £350

Hand-bound, timeless, and printed on beautiful archival paper. A wedding album is more than just a keepsake — it’s your first family heirloom. Choose from a range of cover materials, layouts, and sizes to create something that feels truly yours.

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Extra Coverage – £200 per hour

Weddings don’t always run to the clock — and some of the best moments happen late in the evening. If you’d like me to stay longer than your chosen package includes, you can simply add time by the hour.

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Want Your Photos Sooner? – £150

If you can’t wait to relive it all (and honestly, who could blame you?), you can upgrade to Priority Editing and receive your full gallery within just 1 week.


you’ve Got Questions—I’ve Got You

I typically start approx. 2/3 hours before the ceremony to cover morning preparation & finish either at the first dance, or up to 2 hrs after depending on your package you have chosen. For smaller wedding coverage packages it depends on your requirements.

Booking is super simple. Everything about booking is covered in the wedding photography journey.

From the initial enquiry, to the booking itself it is a seamless experience. Get in touch and lets check my availability.

Definitely! I love catching up with couples ahead of the day, over a zoom call. It’s a chance to chat through your plans, timeline, and any questions you have.

Before the wedding we’ll normally have an onboarding zoom chat, and then approx. 2-4 weeks out, we’ll jump on your pre-wedding zoom chat and discuss all of the exciting wedding plans.

You’re in good company—most couples say that! I offer relaxed direction when needed, focusing on natural connection and simple prompts to help you feel at ease and look your best without forced poses.

You’ll receive sneak peeks within 72 hours, so you’ve got something to relive straight away. Your full gallery will be ready within 6 weeks, often sooner depending on the time of year.

As soon as your images are ready for you, they’ll be uploaded to a secure & private gallery. You can download all of your images from there as many times as you’d like. You and your guests will also be able to purchase professional prints & wall art with a 50% welcome discount too.

For me, your images are the reason you book me. You want a wedding photographer who will create stunning memories & preserve them. With that in mind I give all my couples who book any package up to 2 years, package dependant. Rest assured, even after 2 years, I’ll still happily provide fresh access to your images if you need them again…Free of charge of course.

That’s a good question! Whilst I never insist on having a second photographer, having one can most definitely enhance your wedding memories. you’ll have more images captured, more candid moments of guests, and more angles of the two of you, but above all you’ll have full coverage of your partner getting ready too, and that adds & creates an extra element to your wedding day story. you can find out why I think it’s a good idea to have a second photographer by checking out this article.  NB – for weddings over 100 guests, I normally advise booking one if capturing as much of your wedding day is important to you.

For booking and saving your date, I require a booking fee of £300. This is non-refundable, and comes off your wedding photography balance. The remainder of your balance is due one month before your wedding. All payments are only accepted via BACS/Bank transfer.

I normally suggest choosing a location that has some personal meaning to yourselves, places such as your wedding venue (with permission), country parks, Lavender fields (typically an extra cost is involved to use private land, such as lavender fields), or a seaside location. Practically anywhere really.

I’m based in Essex, and typically don’t charge for weddings in Essex, however for weddings outside the county, I charge £35 per 100 mile round trips from my home. For weddings that require an overnight stay, this is calculated on an individual basis.

Being totally honest here, I do take group/family images, however, my style is focused on your wedding day unfolding naturally. I typically advise keeping these to a minimum of 10. Once you factor in your welcome drinks reception, a confetti shot, and your group shots it can limit any available time left for couple moments if you have a shorter interval between ceremony & your wedding breakfast/meal time.

The amount of photos you receive will be factored by a couple of things. Firstly, how much coverage you book me for? Secondly, each wedding is different, some weddings have lots of guests and more wedding activities going on, and some are less busier – I typically aim to deliver a minimum of 450, though that would typically be more with a two photographer package.

I don’t offer videography myself personally, I’m much more invested in photography. I do however work with some amazing videographers, who I’m super happy to recommend to you.

Super questions! On any given wedding I have a back up for just about everything. I carry 3 camera bodies, 6 lenses, and multiple flash lights. Even down to your images, as I have dual sd card slots for redundancy. Every single image I take is backed up to 3 location’s before I’ve even left a wedding.

I’m typically in good health, and touch wood, so far I haven’t missed one single wedding due to being ill. Of course it goes without saying that the situation could arise, so at the very least a full refund will be given, not including any pre-wedding shoots that I’ve already done. With that said I work very closely with some wonderful associate shooters, who in the event of something preventing me from attending, will be ready to fill my shoes for the day. All of this will be done openly with constant communication with yourselves.


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