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Based in Wimborne, Dorset, Clarkie Photography specialises in creating and capturing stunning images for couples celebrating their weddings and other special occasions. Owner Richard Clarke boasts over 10 years of experience in the wedding industry and loves working with soon-to-be-weds to mark their walk down the aisle. He aims to provide each couple with a beautiful visual record of their wedding that they will enjoy looking back on for years to come.

Services Offered

Richard provides a range of services that couples can tailor to their needs. He is originally from Los Angeles, California, where he established himself as one of the top ten wedding photographers in the state before relocating to the UK. Richard’s passion for his craft is evident in everything he does, and he loves that it allows him to create something meaningful for his clients that will stand the test of time. He combines traditional and artistic styles to create beautiful posed images and gorgeous candids that couples will love. His friendly manner and unobtrusive approach allow him to blend into the crowd and record events as they unfold throughout the day. Richard’s most popular wedding package includes all-day coverage, a slideshow of the best moments, and access to professionally edited images via an online gallery. He has a strict one-wedding-per-day policy, so each couple gets his undivided attention. Richard can provide additional hours if needed and is available for weddings throughout the UK and overseas.

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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?

Online gallery of edited, high-res photos, including a slideshow of the best moments. Download of all images is free for the couple and full print rights granted to allow for private printing/sharing

How far in advance should I contact you?

Usually 6-12 months to be sure but I have 2023 dates available since the recent move from Los Angeles. Would welcome last minute inquiries - just try me!

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, all of UK and willing to travel abroad for destination weddings

What is the charge for travelling?

Usually no charge for England weddings. Anything further a field will be quoted on a case by case basis

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

Just use my 10 years of experience to deliver timeless and creative photos. No gimmicks or special innovation - just hard work and forming good relationships with my clients

What kind of equipment do you use?

The best Sony mirrorless cameras and prime lenses available

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pictime

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?

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?

Depends on the situation. Usually I'm providing all day coverage for weddings. For shorter days I may be available to stay on longer if clients request it on the day, at £250/hr

What are the forms of payment?

Credit Card or BACS transfer

How do you work?

I operate alone unless clients desire a 2nd photographer - which is extra. My approach is to focus on story telling and capturing authentic moments, whilst also aiming for artistic, cinematic images
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