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Ben Braybrooke Photography is a wedding photography company based in Bournemouth, England. Owner Ben is positive, easy to get along with, and always up for a laugh. He favours a documentary style because he believes that beautiful, candid moments make for the best photos. Ben would love to meet for a cup of coffee and get to know you so that when the big day arrives, you’ll feel relaxed and confident in front of the camera.

Services Offered

Ben Braybrooke Photography covers weddings throughout the South of England, including Dorset, Devon, and Hampshire. Ben offers half-day and full-day packages. Every booking includes a complimentary engagement session, full-resolution images delivered to you on a USB, and a secure online gallery that you can share with family and friends. Albums and prints are also available to order.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Engagement photo shoot, All edited photos on USB and online gallery in high resolution. Unlimited calls and pre-wedding meeting

How far in advance should I contact you?

1 year

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Devon, Cornwall, Wilshire, Somerset

What is the charge for travelling?

first 2 hours is free then 0.45p per mile

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
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What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I have a natural and documentary approach to wedding photography. I always try to capture events and emotions as they are happening rather than creating a staged scene by setting people up in poses

What kind of equipment do you use?

Professional Nikon cameras and lenses

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pIC-TIME

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Team of Professionals

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

£200 per hour

What are the forms of payment?

bacs transfer and paypal

How do you work?

I work in a very professional yet relaxed manner. I am very punctual. My method is to be in the right place at the right time to capture every moment
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Reviews for Ben Braybrooke Photography

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Amiel
Amiel C. Sent on 07/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Captured Our Magical Day Perfectly

Ben was so helpful straight from the beginning. We had a consultation with him and we were able to talk about ourselves and what we wanted photos wise. From the initial meeting, we knew that Ben would be a great fit in our wedding day. There was a pre-wedding/engagement photoshoot included in our package which was a lovely way to meet Ben for the first time. So it didn’t feel unnatural to have him on our wedding day which was really helpful for us.

Ben was very communicative and was always responsive throughout the planning process. During our consultation meeting, Ben reassured me that he would be responsive and answer any questions we had. We also had a meeting about a month before the wedding where we discussed timings etc. and Ben was able to help and advise us so we could get the best possible shots.

Ben is very professional as well. He was punctual on the day, organised and respectful of us and our guests.

We really liked Ben’s style as it aligned with what we had in mind and our vision of our wedding. We both agree that Ben captured the essence of our wedding. There was a good balanced between candid and posed shots. Ben definitely captured spontaneous moments we had and was able to reflect the day’s emotions.

Ben was very communicative after the wedding as well. He was always posting on instagram and always responded back on WhatsApp.

I definitely think a photographer is needed for a wedding and Ben was definitely worth the month and I felt that we got all our money’s worth and more with Ben.

Ben was able to capture all the moments we thought we would forget. He was able to capture the magicalness of our ceremony and we will forever be grateful.

We definitely would recommend Ben to other couples as he is very easy to be around, made us feel at ease and captures great photos.

Thank you so much, Ben!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos!!

We were so lucky to have Ben as our wedding photographer last month.
Our sneak peek photos are so beautiful, so much more than we could have hoped for as two non-photogenic people! We cannot wait to see the full album!
We picked Ben for his natural style of photography and editing and are so happy we did. We selected a second photographer as part of our package and Charly was absolutely wonderful and an asset to have on the team. We would also really recommend the pre-shoot we did with Ben as it’s such a great way to get to know him and also what angles you do/don’t like ahead of your key wedding day photos!
We are so happy that we chose Ben as our photographer and would 100% recommend him to anyone.
Thank you so much Ben!
Steffi
Steffi K. Sent on 01/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer experience from booking to receiving photos!

Ben photographed our wedding in July 2023 at Kingston Country Courtyard, Dorset, and the whole experience that Ben provided was fantastic! He was friendly, professional, organised and what felt like invisible, getting amazing photos from all angles; he has a knack for anticipating a great photo opportunity. From sending out the first message to book Ben, the wedding photography process has been a blast! From the pre-wedding photoshoot, to receiving photos of our special day, Ben has it all under control.
Ben clearly understands what a couple needs from a wedding photographer, including a fair price, undivided attention and a fun character thrown in. We cannot recommend Ben enough, he won’t disappoint!
Thank you Ben for making our day so special!
Annabel
Annabel M. Sent on 11/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning photography

Ben photographed our wedding back in may 2023, the photographs we have received are absolutely stunning and we are so pleased.

I could not believe how soon we received our previews and the variety of previews we received showed real care and thoughtfulness from Ben.

On the day Ben was professional and discreet and worked diligently alongside our other videographer/hair and make up stylists etc. it is clear Ben is well thought of within the wedding community which just goes to show the pride he takes in his work.

Thank you so much for capturing our day so beautifully.
Becky
Becky E. Sent on 05/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Bakers, The Old Mill, 26.06.23

I’m so glad that we chose Ben and Matti as our photographers! Not only have they produced some absolutely beautiful photos, they made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. They were so enthusiastic and encouraging about all of the photographs they took from engagement shoot to the wedding day! It’s fair to say that myself and my partner feel that we don’t always photograph well and they have have turned out better than we could’ve ever imagined; everything that we’ve received, photographs and feedback alike have been world class. A lot of our guests commented on how friendly they both were and how wonderful the preview photos are. Ben even helped me pin my dress as the zip broke and Matti painted one of my bridesmaids nails! They both truly went the extra mile, myself and my partner cannot thank them enough for all of their hard work and diligence. We cannot have asked for any more.
Matilde
Matilde B. Sent on 06/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

Ben was our photographer during our small pandemic wedding back in August 2020.
My husband doesn’t like taking photos, but Ben made him feel so comfortable in front of the camera and the results were amazing. He is really kind and friendly.

He also did our engagement photoshoot in the Surrey Hills, another really positive experience.

I would recommend Ben as your wedding photographer!
Nikka
Nikka M. Sent on 06/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Made the experience fun!

Ben was very responsive and understanding prior to meeting him for the pre-wedding shoot. When we did the photo shoot, we actually had fun doing it!! It was such an experience as we were both not very used to the camera. The intimate moments were captured and we cannot wait for the wedding proper! He made the photos look so natural and fun, unlike the others I see where they’re all very clearly staged and trying so hard!
Nicola
Nicola M. Sent on 06/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer!


Ben is an amazing photographer to work with. From the moment the wedding photography was booked he kept in contact with us regularly to make sure he knew what we wanted and had all the key information needed. He made sure to ask if we had any particular photos we wanted done.

To make sure all moments were captured, he made sure to bring a second photographer. He spent the morning with me whilst my groom was with the second photographer.

Their professionalism was flawless.We didn't spend too long taking photos but he made sure to get every shot we wanted plus many more. At times, you wouldn't even know he was there (in a good way) as the cameras weren't always in your face.

We were sent some preview shots the day after the wedding. We cannot recommend Ben enough!
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James M. Sent on 02/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Most Excellent and Brilliant Photographer

The best way to sum up Ben is simply brilliant and so talented. Ben photographed our wedding at Highcliffe Castle in April and we’re so glad we came across him (apologies it’s taken so long for the review).

It’s clear to see from his portfolio that Ben takes great care with his work and is passionate about it. From meeting with Ben, it was an easy decision to have him on board for our journey and to capture our day. He’s very friendly and easy going, responsive and clear in his communication and professional throughout. Nothing seemed too much trouble and he was very helpful when we asked for some advice about other aspects of our big day.

We had a lot of fun on our pre-wedding photo shoot with Ben and he made both of us feel at ease in front of the camera. We both felt very relaxed by the end of it and had full confidence in Ben for our wedding day and he didn’t disappoint.

On the day itself, Ben and his second shooter blended into the day wonderfully capturing everything that went on. Having the second shooter was definitely one of the best decisions as it meant we got photos of all our guests and some candid shots; it also meant we had photos of the two families getting ready when we had more time. Saying the photos are stunning would be an understatement, we are so happy with them and have new favourites every time we look at them. Thank you so much Ben!

We would recommend to anyone to use Ben to photograph their wedding, you won’t regret it.
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Courtney A. Sent on 30/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer

Ben done the photography of our wedding on the 28th of April 2022.
He was absolutely amazing. The communication running up to the wedding was fantastic, he studied the venue for photo opportunities, and capitured our day perfectly, nothing was to much trouble for Ben.

At the venue he was like a ghost’ getting the most natural shots, I didn’t even notice him there most of the time! All the guests were complementing oh how amazing he was getting every perfect shot, and getting natural shots of all 20+ children having the times of thier lives.

We had a fun experience of riding in a golf buggy to perfect places for the best shots. With my husband driving I’m surprised Ben didn’t fall off!

Overall the experience was absolutely incredible, we couldn’t of wished for a better photographer. He travelled all the way from Dorset to Essex for our ceremony and reception.

Even after all this travel the next day Ben contacted us with previews from our wedding, and my god he captured perfect moments and beautiful memories.

We 100% would reccomend Ben to any bride and groom, friendly, attentive. Timings were perfect, and overall just perfect.

Thank you again Ben for all your hard work!

Kyle & Courtney.
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Amber M. Sent on 06/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing pre wedding shoot!

We met Ben yesterday for our pre wedding shoot and couldn’t be happier with our choice of photographer! Ben was really easy to get along with and made us feel at ease straight away. We were sent a selection of photos early this morning and can’t believe how stunning they are! He’s also been great at communicating with us throughout the whole process, can’t wait for the big day and him being there to capture it all! Thanks again Ben 😊
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