Privacy of your wedding photos

Like most wedding photographers, I put wedding galleries on my website.

Not just a handful of hero shots - full galleries. Every image the couple received.

So that other couples who are looking for a wedding photographer can see the overall quality of my images across a day, not just some highlight 'hero' shots.

But if a couple asks me not to share their photos, I don’t. No public gallery. No blog posts. No Instagram posts. No sneaky “just one”. Their gallery stays password protected and private.

Because it’s not content. It’s your wedding.

Your day. Your photos. Your rules.

London wedding photography prices explainer

Wedding photography prices can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes completely disconnected from reality.

You’ll see photographers charging £2,000, £3,000, even £5,000 for a single day. And naturally, couples ask: what am I actually paying for?

This post is a clear, honest breakdown of what goes into wedding photography costs - and why my prices are less than half what many other professional wedding photographers charge. Not because I’m half as good. But because I think large parts of the wedding industry are overpriced.

What you are actually paying a wedding photographer for (apart from the obvious)

Let’s break it down properly.

1. The wedding day

On the day, I’m typically working 8 to 10 hours. I’m focused, switched on, managing light, moments, people, and energy constantly. It’s not casual work.

This part matters, but it’s only one slice of the job.

2. Prep and planning

Before the wedding, there are emails, calls, timelines, logistics, and planning. I don’t outsource this. You’re dealing with me directly, from first contact to final delivery.

3. Equipment (and backups)

I shoot with professional cameras, lenses, lighting, and backup gear. This equipment is expensive to buy, insure, maintain, and replace. There are no shortcuts here if you want reliable results.

4. Post-production (this is the big one)

After the wedding, I spend many hours:

• culling thousands of images

• editing for colour, consistency, and tone

• exporting, backing up, and delivering your gallery

This is skilled, time-consuming work. It’s where a huge amount of the final look comes from.

5. Business costs

Like any self-employed photographer, there are ongoing costs:

• insurance

• software

• website and gallery hosting

• admin and accounting

• unpaid time running the business

6. So why are some wedding photographers prices so high?

Here’s the honest bit.

Many photographers price high because the wedding market allows it. There’s an assumption that weddings equal big budgets, and prices have risen to match that perception - not always the actual workload.

High price does not automatically mean higher quality, more care, or a better experience. Sometimes it just means the market will bear it.

That doesn’t sit right with me.

7. Why I charge less than half the "industry standard" wedding photographer

My pricing is based on something simple: covering my costs, paying myself fairly for my time, and keeping things accessible.

When you break it down, my work comes out at roughly a £250 day rate once the wedding day and all post-production are factored in.

I’m not racing to build a luxury brand or squeeze every possible pound out of a couple because it’s their wedding. I’d rather do great work, be calm and present on the day, and charge a price that actually feels reasonable.

8. Does cheaper wedding photography mean cutting corners?

Not necessarily, and certainly not in my case! You still get:

• a calm, experienced London wedding photographer

• a natural, editorial, documentary approach

• careful editing and consistent delivery

• reliability, backups, and professionalism

• someone who won’t add stress to your day

What you’re not paying for is inflated margins, luxury positioning, or artificial scarcity (there are a lot of wedding photographers who claim that they will shoot a max of say 10 or 20 photos a year, so that they can give you the best service. Sounds great, but in effect, you’re paying them an inflated price so that they don’t have to shoot more weddings!)

Wedding photography should be valued. It’s skilled work and it deserves to be paid properly. But it doesn’t need to be exploitative.

My prices reflect the real work involved, not the idea that weddings are a blank cheque. If you want honest pricing, strong work, and a photographer who treats your wedding like a human event rather than a luxury product, that’s exactly how I operate.

I’m very transparent about my pricing. You’ll find everything clearly laid out on my wedding photography pricing and packages page.

My approach to your day as a wedding photographer

If you’ve booked me as your wedding photographer, or you’re thinking about it, here’s exactly what you can expect from me on your wedding day. I’m a London wedding photographer who works in a natural, editorial, unposed way – calm, observant and focused on capturing the day as it actually felt. No awkward staging, no over-the-top direction, and no adding stress.

A calm, grounding start to the day

If you want, I’ll arrive during the getting-ready part of the morning and settle into the room quietly. I’m there to document the atmosphere – the details, the nerves and the laughter – without taking over. You’ll barely notice me, but I’ll be capturing everything that sets the tone for the rest of the day.

Natural direction when it actually helps

I’m not a bossy photographer. I won't be shouting at your guests! But I will stage manage and coordinate the group shots so that we can get them done efficiently and stress-free within about 15 minutes.

Someone who catches the real moments

Throughout the day I’m watching for the things you might miss: reactions, emotion, hugs, glances, and all the fun. My style is observational, so the final gallery feels like an honest, warm document of your wedding – not something manufactured.

flash when it adds to the story

I do use flash when it helps keep the look consistent – especially in low light, evening spaces or on the dance floor. It’s never harsh or distracting. It’s a tool I use carefully to make sure your photos look clean and vibrant.

Group photos done Quickly and efficiently

Group photos do not need to take forever. I run this part calmly and efficiently, and it usually takes about 15 minutes. I’ll organise people, give clear direction, and keep everything moving so you’re not standing around endlessly.

Relaxed portraits in just 15 minutes

Couple photos are quick, natural and easy. About 15 minutes is all we need to get a set you’ll love. No stiff posing. No disappearing for an hour. Just the two of you having a short breather, walking, talking, and letting the moments happen.

Blending in during the reception

Whether it’s a London pub, an East London hipster warehouse, or a garden, I adapt quickly to whatever’s happening. You’ll see me moving quietly around the room, capturing the speeches, reactions, details and atmosphere without interrupting anything.

Evening coverage with energy

Once the dance floor starts, I’m right in the mix – using a combination of flash and ambient light to capture the energy, movement and messiness of a proper party. You’ll get photos that feel alive, not stiff.

Above all: calm, organised and consistent

Couples book me for my photos, but they recommend me for the experience. Check out my 200+ five-star Google Reviews! I’m calm, unobtrusive, organised and focused on making the day feel easier, not more complicated. I’m there to support you, keep things moving smoothly and document the day honestly.

If you want photos that feel natural, editorial and genuinely "you", and a photographer who works quietly in the background while keeping things running smoothly, that’s exactly what I bring.

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