Hi, I'm Tom.
If you're here, you probably value real connection over perfect styling. My approach is simple: I believe your wedding photos should capture the day you lived, not a performance you put on.
I don't chase trends or stage fake moments. I'm here to honor your story by capturing its truth—the quiet tears, the honest laughter, and the beautiful imperfection of it all.
I think that before a wedding photograph is made to be art, it must be made to keep a memory. Let's keep your memories real.
Performing.
Being told to “stand like this”, “put your hand here”, and “laugh like you’re having a good time!”
Pressure.
The stress of making everything look perfect, expensive, and effortless for the whole day.
A Fly.
Not a real fly, thought. I mean, an intrusive photographer buzzing around, interrupting all your conversations, and telling you to “hold that smile.”
Are You Nervous About…
Don’t worry…I don’t want that either.
The Alternative - Real Memories.
Be Present.
I won’t need to drag you away from fun stuff, your friends, or the food. I’ll be as unobtrusive as possible, so you can do your wedding.
Enjoy Yourself.
Weird, right? That somebody might need to remind you to do that. Wedding days are usually quite intense, so it’s easy to miss bits and pieces. I’ll take honest photos of people having a really good time, and that should include you!
Remember Your Wedding.
I capture as much of everything as I can. Big moments, little moments, in between moments, maybe even moments you didn’t know were happening. Then, when you look back through the day, you’ll remember how you felt, not just how it looked.
Simple Steps to Book.
The most important thing is to find your wedding photographer, one you like, who makes you feel comfortable, and cross it off the list.
If you are looking around, trying to make a decision, here are the easy-peasy steps:
Get in touch.
Reach out through the contact form, email, or even WhatsApp, and say hi. That’s all we need to do - be in touch and start a conversation.
Personality check & Price check.
The two most important aspects of your wedding photographer - personality and prices. If we just can’t reach an agreement on price, you’ve got to keep looking. And, if you don’t feel like this is a person who I don’t mind seeing me a bit naked and a bit drunk, you should probably keep hunting.
Availability check.
This is the question. I do not photograph more than one wedding a day, or indeed a weekend. Unless you are looking to hire a larger firm or studio with multiple photographers or teams, this is probably true for a lot of wedding photographers.
Special requests.
Weddings are, traditionally, quite similar in that two people declare their love and dedication to each other in front of other people they love, then eat, drink, and party together. However, plenty of couples are starting to mix it up and do things their way. If you are planning something a bit less traditional (e.g., jousting, underwater first dance, wedding+baptism), please let me know. I think 99% of photographers would love the chance to photograph something out of the ordinary, though!
Sign a contract.
Sign that contract. Once signed, you are done with the search. Tick ‘wedding photographer’ off the list and relax. Usually, there’s also a deposit to pay to secure the date, too. I usually require 25%, but some couples prefer to pay 50% to spread the cost out a bit more. Absolutely fine with me.
And that’s it. You have solved your ‘we need wedding photos’ problem. But don’t be a stranger. Any developments, changes, questions, even disasters, and I want to know. I might even be able to offer some advice.
Your Story, Well Remembered.
This is what I’ll do for you on the day, and how I take care of your memories.
Flexible Coverage.
I’ll cover the day (or days) however you are most comfortable.
2. Real Memories.
Your photos will be a collection of memories of your wedding day, however you celebrated it.
3. Family & Friends.
Of course, if you want photos of some of your most important groups, I’ll do that, too.
Your Memories, In Your Hands.
Wedding Gallery.
I’ll deliver your full collection of wedding photographs for you to download, share, and send from a simple online gallery.
Physical Photographs.
I also really recommend a set of printed wedding photographs. Printed photos are completely different from any type of digital screen. Even if you just want a biscuit tin full of your favourite moments (I would actually love to do that), physical prints are like the pinnacle of the emotional journey.
The most popular options are the wedding album (a big book with photos printed directly onto the pages) and the box of matted prints (larger prints of your favourite images mounted in mats to put directly into frames if you want to).
