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Welcome to Callum Thompson Wedding Photography!

I’m a wedding photographer based near Tunbridge Wells, Kent with a passion for documenting one of the happiest days of your life!

It can be quite daunting having someone taking photos of you all day, so it is my job to make you feel as comfortable as possible and guide you through the all the aspects of the day that you want being photographed so that you can enjoy the big day and come away with beautiful images!

I like to keep things as natural as possible for your photos, but I will always be at hand to make sure all the pictures are as captivating as they can possibly be!

I always meet up with me clients before the big day to ensure that we are all comfortable around each other, again in the pursuit of the perfect natural photos!

So if that’s the kind of photographer you are looking for, then let’s do business!

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

The Half Day Package (from £600) covers 4 hours, with all images supplied digitally. The Full Day Package (from £1000) covers all day, with photos available via an online gallery with print options

How far in advance should I contact you?

The earlier the better, but I will always take short notice weddings if you need. Most of my clients book at least 6 months in advance, but I’ve done weddings in less than 1 month notice in the past

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, i cover mainly the Kent and East Sussex areas, but I am always willing to travel further afield if you need me to

What is the charge for travelling?

I would only change if there is an excessive distance, each quote would be bespoke to each wedding

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Other (My wedding photography style is a candid, photojournalistic one. Although, some direction is given when required to ensure you end up with the greatest images possible!)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

semi-staged candids. I will walk you through the full day, and communicate clearly all the time with you. Most of my images are candid, but when necessary i will guide you to get the best photos ever!

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use a Canon digital camera, with a series of varying lenses. I also use an external flash, if required

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, i provide all my images via an online viewing gallery called Pic-Time

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

Yes

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

Alone

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?

I charge £100 per additional hour

What are the forms of payment?

Payment can be done via cash or bank transfer

How do you work?

Communication is the most important thing! I will help you make sure you are as comfortable as possible, whilst ensuring everything is in place for the perfect photographs!
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Reviews for Callum Thompson Wedding Photography

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Akash B. Sent on 26/08/2024
1.2 out of 5 rating

A miserable experience, avoid at all costs

We booked Callum to photograph our wedding in June 2023. Up to, and on the wedding day, there were no issues. Or at least, as far as we were aware. He sent across the delivery of photos, which were excellent, but strangely key moments seemed to be missing. Family photos with the bride and groom, the couple shots and a lot of the speeches. We went back to Callum to ask where the photos were, and after a lot of to and fro, he finally admitted that his SD card had corrupted, and he was trying to recover them.

He did not flag this to us prior to us chasing him, probably hoping we wouldn't notice. It took months of chasing, with us being constantly told he was looking into it. Eventually he broke the news that he could not recover the photos, which have now been lost forever. He offered to reshoot some of the photos the following year and pay for hair and makeup, so at least we wouldn't be out of pocket. We agreed, seeing no other choice, and counted down to the shoot date. Then, 5 days before, I emailed to check if we were still on for the shoot, to which he informed us of a personal bereavement, and pulled out of shooting the photographs. That's fair enough. Things happen. I said I'd email back in 1 month, to which he agreed.

However, a month later, he'd become incredibly wishy washy, not responding to our phone calls (which I'm certain had been blocked), and his responses to emails was slow, which became non-existent. I asked if he could book another photographer to take his place, or at least refund us something so we could pay someone else. Nothing. No reply. No help. Ghosted. It was already a miserable experience losing so many precious memories, but the lack of cooperation made the whole thing so much worse. We had sleepless nights worrying about not being able to recapture moments from the biggest day of our lives.

And it was all so preventable. If he had just confessed to losing the photos from the outset, it would have been easier to revisit the venue sooner and nip this in the bud. Or at least he could have hired help to take over if he wasn't in the right place to finish it. He still hasn't replied to my latest email, so at this point I've given up. I'd recommend everyone avoid this guy like the plague. If something goes wrong on your wedding, he'll leave you high and dry.

Thankfully, another photographer (Kandid Kane Photography) was able to step in and help us. I'd recommend him if you're looking for a wedding photographer.
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Stevie R. Sent on 08/07/2022
1 out of 5 rating

Disappointed

Things started off well but 2 months on we have not received what was promised. We were told twice a USB was sent but never arrived. We also asked for touch ups on the photos but these were never done. Didn't receive what was promised and I'm ignored when messages are sent.
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Becca R. Sent on 23/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Such a lovely and friendly guy! Was extremely professional and just amazing he was everything we wanted for our photographer! Thank you
Sara
Sara Sent on 23/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Callum is just brilliant

We cannot be happier with the photos that Callum took of our special day!!! We wanted a few group photos and the rest to be non staged, spontaneous. Callum did exactly that! If you want high quality photos and every moment of your day captured naturally - look no further! Thanks Callum! Sara & Scott
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Rot W. Sent on 04/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Roy and Jenny's wedding

I would just like to say what a nice fella Callum is.we ask for natural photos and what a great job Callum did .We have great photo's of the wedding very professional I would recommend Callum for any wedding .excellent service.
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Emily R. Sent on 07/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

MVP of our wedding

Callum was brilliant the whole day and was such a great person to have at our wedding, he went above and beyond just being a photographer! He stepped in to help when there was an issue with the music player at the venue, helped get everyone out of the horrendous weather, successfully wrangled all the unruly family members for photos, plus of course the photos themselves are amazing. They're exactly what we wanted, not too cheesy just really nice. Would recommend 100%.
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Claire R. Sent on 05/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Service

We could not fault Callum, he captured everything we wanted and was so easy going there was no pressure on anyone. I would highly recommend Callum for a photograph experience that is stress free and enjoyable.
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Emily Sent on 12/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Callum had such a relaxed and professional attitude that meant we could enjoy our day without any worry. As a result of this our photos are the perfect showcase of our day. There is a beautiful mix of candid and more formal shots.
We are extremely pleased and would highly recommend Callum.
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Laura L. Sent on 10/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent and relaxed photographer

Callum did a brilliant job as our wedding photographer. The photos are wonderful, and he was very responsive and accommodating when we wanted to make sure we got some photos on the beach. He was a very relaxing and stress-free photographer to work with, and got a great mix of organised and candid photos. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone!
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Lydia S. Sent on 06/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for more!

Callum was really great, i was quite nervous having my photo taken, but he made me feel so comfortable with his friendly approach. He was really good with everyone when organising the group photos, and helped us feel natural when we went for our couples portraits! He even gave my faher-in-law a spare pair of cufflinks when he lost his!
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Callum Sent on 06/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant and really helpful!

Callum really made us feel comfortable all day long, he gelled with all our guests perfectly and provided us with everything we asked for! Couldn’t recommend him more!
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Hayley R. Sent on 04/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t recommend more, great quality and efficiency. I

Callum helped capture our day from getting ready until the first dance. Callum is friendly, professional and great value. The photos are beautiful and really captured the essence and joy of the day. He listened and tuned his style to what we wanted beautifully. He helped the group photos get organised and got lovely shots efficiently. We all felt very comfortable and he blended into the background nicely. The photos were edited and emailed to us within a week of the wedding which was a lovely surprise. Highly recommend if you want no stress on and leading up to your day.
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