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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020
Last update: November 2024
Based out of Bristol City in South West England, Martin Dabek Photography documents weddings and other milestone moments. Owner and lead photographer Martin is passionate about capturing the little details and candid moments that happen throughout the day. He provides a bespoke service, adapting his style to suit each couple, their personalities, and their tastes. The personal photographs will perfectly capture you, your relationship, and your love.
Services Offered
Martin Dabek Photography offers a myriad of services, from engagement shoots to wedding portraits. The most popular package includes 12 hours of coverage, professionally edited images, and a custom-made slideshow. Whether you’re planning a rustic country wedding or a glamourous wedding in a castle, Martin can document every special second. Your memories will be captured in bold colours and timeless black and white photographs, giving you plenty of precious pictures to remember your special day. Although based in Bristol, Martin is happy to travel and is available for weddings around the UK and abroad.
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
High resolution photos
What does the wedding package include?
High-resolution edited files & slideshow with wedding album and iPhone films on top
How far in advance should I contact you?
Please contact us to check availability as soon as possible, I take bookings as far as 2 years in advance
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, the whole of the UK and abroad
What is the charge for travelling?
Travel costs are included in the UK
What style of photos do you take?
Artistic
Photo journalism
What kind of technology do you use?
Digital
Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?
I provide an unobtrusive approach to Wedding Photography, working quickly, quietly, and discreetly to capture your memories without taking over the day
What kind of equipment do you use?
Full frame Canon cameras and multiple lenses
Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
Yes, online gallery and slideshow
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 hour
If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?
Yes
How do you charge extra time?
To book extra hours of coverage, simply add them to your package online
What are the forms of payment?
Preferably payment is made via Bank Transfer, however, I can accept all major credit cards and Paypal
How do you work?
Quickly, quietly, and discreetly. Please check my 100+ five stars reviews on Google ;)
Do you have any questions?
Reviews for Martin Dabek Photography
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5.0 out of 5 rating
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5.0 out of 5 rating
37 reviews
100% recommend it
Joanne T. Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent!
We chose Martin for our wedding on 31.5.24. Martin was so relaxed throughout the day and just fitted in! He took fantastic photos and was totally flexible with what we wanted. We had photos before, during and after the wedding ceremony and had some stunning photos at the Suspension Bridge. The group shots are fun and more formal and the candid shots are brilliant. Martin was great at communicating before and after the wedding and he sent a sneaky pic of our photos as a taster straight after the wedding which was great. We would thoroughly recommend Martin as a fantastic wedding photographer.
Kirstie M. Sent on 07/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Photos and Video
Martin was great and his photos are such a beautiful momento of our special day. He really put us at ease in front of the camera, and knew when to keep to one side too, which was important to us. We also opted for his new feature of iPhone video footage which he captures simultaneously whilst photographing (phone mounted on camera) so no moment is missed on either device. He was very communicative from our initial query, and settled right in when he joined us on the day. The editing of the photos is really impressive, without making them look unrealistic. Thank you Martin!
Lucy M. Sent on 29/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic photos, relaxed approach and brilliant memories.
Martin was so brilliant at photographing us and our wedding. He put us at ease, was so friendly and adapted to our requests taking fantastic pictures which are now treasured memories without us realising.
Claire L. Sent on 28/12/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating
Chris & Claire Pash
We got married on the 1st December this year & had the perfect Christmas wedding. Martin was very attentive, professional, friendly & interested in our wishes. He made the day run so smoothly with plenty of fun in between, and more importantly he knew all the best spots for great pictures. We are so excited to see the final product & would highly recommend Martin to anyone wishing to have a fantastic photographer for their special day. Thank you Martin. Mr & Mrs Pash ♥️
Richard Y. Sent on 13/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely Perfect
Martin was an absolute delight. His photos had the charm and beauty that we'd always wished for. He had somehow managed to capture how our hearts felt. Testament to his talent and the calming aura he created throughout the day. We're buying a house soon so we'll definitely have the walls covered with his pictures! We cannot recommend him enough.
Richie and Lillie
Richie and Lillie
Lucy S. Sent on 04/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Brilliant photographer
Martin is perfect. He is relaxed, funny, responsive and very talented. During the planning process, he was flexible and communicative when necessary. On the day he engaged really well with guests but also was able to keep in the background. We were taken for a couple of photo shoots throughout the day but every time they were quick and easy. Martin stayed an extra hour in the evening to ensure he caught as much as possible on camera.
Within a few days of the wedding, we had received some 'sneak peaks' which are gorgeous, thoughtful, fun and romantic. We are already so excited to receive the rest. Martin was also able to film all the speeches for us.
He is brilliant!
Within a few days of the wedding, we had received some 'sneak peaks' which are gorgeous, thoughtful, fun and romantic. We are already so excited to receive the rest. Martin was also able to film all the speeches for us.
He is brilliant!
Katie G. Sent on 02/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Positive Friendly Service
We had a positive, friendly, relaxed service from martin who put everyone at ease and took relaxed fun photos
Jane H. Sent on 31/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Hire Martin!
We are still in awe of our photos - really couldn’t have asked for anything more. We did have to wait a while but it was worth every minute. Cannot recommend Martin highly enough
Sara C. Sent on 21/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Stunning pics and lovely person to have at our tiny wedding
Martin was certainly not the cheapest option but his photographs really were worth every penny. He also brought along a second photographer which helped capture even more of our wedding, and they were both very charming additions to our small wedding party. The photos when we received them were brilliant.
Adam Z. Sent on 20/12/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating
Relaxed, communicative and professional photographer
As soon as we got in touch with Martin he was very responsive. He arranged a video call which put us at ease as he was so friendly, professional and receptive to our ideas. We got married at Bristol Register Office and Martin was funny and relaxed with the guests. We received our photos very promptly and loved them! He really captured the moment and we were especially pleased with the pictures he took in St Nicks market. We would 100% recommend Martin - he was very easy to communicate with, approachable and a great photographer. Thank you!
Lucie W. Sent on 16/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Absolute perfection!
Martin is just incredible and we highly recommend him to other couples. From the beginning of our experience through to now he has been so professional and supportive. His style is super relaxed yet enthusiastic and we had so much fun together at the wedding. Martin captures every little moment and reviewing our photos was the best experience. They were honestly even better than we could have imagined. All our guests adored him too! We are very thankful for our wonderful experience and of course photographs too.
Natalie Sent on 14/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating
A professional and enthusiastic wedding photographer!
Martin photographed our wedding and he was INCREDIBLE from start to finish! Martin was professional, yet friendly and approachable, and he made both us and our guests feel immediately at ease.
Martin was discrete and took some great candid shots of our special day, as well as some more formal group photos.
Whilst the photos took a while to arrive (as Martin is so busy post-covid) they were 100% worth the wait and we are so pleased with them.
We would highly recommend Martin!
Martin was discrete and took some great candid shots of our special day, as well as some more formal group photos.
Whilst the photos took a while to arrive (as Martin is so busy post-covid) they were 100% worth the wait and we are so pleased with them.
We would highly recommend Martin!
Charlotte F. Sent on 22/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating
A* Service
Martin is such an incredible photographer, he photographed our wedding on 21/12/20 at the kings head hotel and was absolutely fantastic from start to finish!
The photos he took were stunning and natural and really captured how magical our day was.
Martin was an absolute pleasure to work with, professional, fun and hard working.
He was incredibly flexible when we moved the date at quite short notice due to the unexpected lock down 2! We was so grateful he could shoot our new wedding date as we wouldn’t of wanted anyone else! Thank you Martin for not only capturing our day but for being part of it. We can’t recommend you enough!
The photos he took were stunning and natural and really captured how magical our day was.
Martin was an absolute pleasure to work with, professional, fun and hard working.
He was incredibly flexible when we moved the date at quite short notice due to the unexpected lock down 2! We was so grateful he could shoot our new wedding date as we wouldn’t of wanted anyone else! Thank you Martin for not only capturing our day but for being part of it. We can’t recommend you enough!
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Martin Dabek Photography Real Weddings
Kirstie & Hugh
30 photos · 21/10/2023
Jon & Anna
19 photos · 18/06/2023
Emily & Michael
34 photos · 03/06/2023
Haruka & Andy
30 photos · 04/05/2023
Jessica & Aviv
26 photos · 01/04/2023
Oscar & Nikita
26 photos · 03/12/2022
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