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Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire wedding photographer of the year 2025, Helen Weir Photography is an award-winning wedding photography company based out of Hertfordshire who also serves Essex, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. Company owner and lead photographer Helen Donoghue loves to get to know the couples she works with and aims to provide a memorable wedding photography experience. She strives to craft timeless collections of images that couples can treasure for years to come.

Services Offered

Helen Weir Photography can blend different photography styles, from traditional to fine art, to deliver a perfectly balanced photo collection that encapsulates the essence of your day. These can include candid captures, stunning couple portraits, and family group photos. Helen offers an array of photography services that can be styled to suit your price point and preferences. Her most popular package includes ten hours of day-of coverage, an engagement session, a second photographer, USB of images, and a boxed wedding album.

https://helenweirphotography.co.uk/photographer-of-the-year-2025/

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
Mini albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

There are three Collections to choose from depending on how many hours you would like and the add ons

How far in advance should I contact you?

Anytime. The earlier the better to ensure we get your date booked in

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, mainly the Home Counties (Herts, Beds & Bucks) and Essex

What is the charge for travelling?

We will discuss this on the initial consultation

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

No

What kind of equipment do you use?

Sony

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, you will have your own personal gallery

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

3 months

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?

Fixed price per hour for any hours covered over the time paid for

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer, cheque & cash

How do you work?

I would like the bride & groom to feel like a friend is taking photos at their wedding
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Reviews for Helen Weir Photography

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Rob
Rob W. Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our late in life wedding

Helen was our photographer at our 'late in life' wedding recently. You feel her enthusiasm when you first meet her.
She produced a fantastic gallery of photographs that really document that special time for us. They were everything we could have hoped for, spontaneous, varied and full of surprises. She is clever and imaginative in getting the best from everybody attending.
If she is available for your event don't hesitate.
Kirstie
Kirstie G. Sent on 14/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Loved Helen!

Helen was absolutely wonderful throughout the whole lead up to the wedding and the wedding day. She was so helpful with everything we needed, was always on hand to answer questions and flexible. The photos were stunning, she knew exactly where and how to capture the best images. She also got our photo album back really quick after the wedding even though she’s so busy! She is also super lovely and very easy to get on with. Would recommend her to everyone, couldn’t fault her at all.
Hollie
Hollie Sent on 21/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

Helen was so incredible. She made me feel so comfortable from the very first phone call. She had been such a support the whole way through and was amazing on our wedding day. Helen made everyone feel comfortable and at ease. It was a pleasure spending the day with her and having her be a part of our wedding day. She had so much knowledge and understanding of her craft and listened to what we wanted to gave us guidance when needed. I don't think the day would of been what it was without Helen.
Charlotte
Charlotte L. Sent on 26/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

If you are like me and shy in front of a camera then Helen is the photographer for you! She made us feel so comfortable, which meant we had some beautiful shots. She goes above and beyond. Thank you so much
Greg
Greg C. Sent on 20/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience and brilliant photos ....

From the first time we met Helen at a Wedding fair we knew that she was the ideal photographer for us, such a warm and friendly person. We met at our venue a week before our wedding, this was brilliant as it gave us an idea what to expect on our big day from a photography viewpoint and also walk around the grounds to talk about possible shots and ideas. On the morning of our wedding we had an issue with a supplier but Helen was brilliant so supportive and caring. During the day she was fun to be with and the shots she could are breathtaking, Helen started the day as our wedding photographer but left as Helen our friend the wedding photographer, i could not recommend her high enough.
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Jessica H. Sent on 05/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Photos

We came across Helen whilst looking for a photographer for our wedding. When we saw Helen's portfolio we knew instantly she would be perfect fit for our wedding. It was an absolutely pleasure working with Helen, she captured the most beautiful and vibrant photos of our wedding. Through the day Helen was constantly making sure each photo was unique and different to achieve a wide variety photos of our special day. Helen was fantastic through out and we will be highly recommending her to all our family and friends.
Lois
Lois E. Sent on 01/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Photographer

Helen photographed our wedding in April 2022 and was amazing. Before the day we got together and discussed what we wanted and Helen was able to advise us of the best places for our venue and was ready for any weather. On the day she was organised and really good with all the guests. She always has a smile on her face and is very professional. Helen captured beautiful natural shots and has created a special memory of our wedding day.
Tracy
Tracy J. Sent on 18/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Made Our Day

I was a 56 year old bride to be who hated having her photo taken and if I could of got a stand in I would. The first email from Helen was so personal and she clearly understood my anxieties. She came to our home in person with pictures and albums and to get to know us. She suggested a visit to the wedding venue to get a feel for where she thought good pictures could be taken and whether we wanted particular arears to have pictures taken. We discussed and looked at arears inside and outside of the venue with UK weather being unpredictable. We booked Helen a year before our wedding which was on 14 April 2022 and within that year she kept in regular contact and by the time the day came along she was a friend which made me feel so comfortable when it came to her taking the pictures on the day and i can truly say i enjoyed every minute as did my now husband and the pictures spoke for themselves.
Helen Weir will capture you and your wedding party making you feel and look a million dollars and i can not thank her enough
Tracy and Mark Gibson
Sid
Sid D. Sent on 09/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Photographer, excellent results!

Helen was our photographer for our wedding in December '20 and I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending her. She gave us lots of time beforehand to discuss our requirements, but really, it's best to leave things entirely in her hands! She was excellent with organising the photo's, particularly with the young ones and her experience shone through with some off-beat and unusual shots too! The results speak for themselves and we have a collection to treasure! Totally and highly recommended!
Yvette
Yvette B. Sent on 30/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic,Helen made our day very special

Helen made our day very special, she was very calming and made everybody feel at ease, Helen made our photos look very natural rather than staged photos, she was brilliant with my youngest daughter which was 7 and made her feel like she was playing a big part in the day, we would highly recommend Helen, she is a genuine lovely friendly lady.
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Stephen S. Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

All the Gear and Plenty of Ideas

I met Helen at a wedding fayre held at Ware Priory, which just happened to be the venue for our wedding.

Helen has a great personality, always has a smile on hand, easy to talk to, engaging, listens well and is keen to put forward her ideas.

We were both so pleased with how she carried out her work. Once we had agreed to have Helen as our wedding day photographer, she was quick to arrange a follow up meeting (which was carried out via Zoom as we live outside of the UK).
Using her brochure she ran through the different packages available, offered advice on timings, where we would take photos at the venue and what her role would entail during the day.

In the months and then weeks before, Helen continued to keep in touch vial email, which included a couple of online forms to help her understand more about us and which group photos would be required.

It is clear that Helen has wealth of experience when it comes to these type of events and this was invaluable throughout the whole process.

She was very well organised, knew what shots she wanted to capture and even though we didn't have the greatest weather, using her lighting equipment and her trusted assistant, managed to get some great photos.

The whole day was a roaring success and only made possible by the good work carried out by all the suppliers of which Helen was an essential part.

5 stars for Helen Weir Photography
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Georgie I. Sent on 04/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent photographer

Helen has been so easy to work with in the build up to our wedding. At our engagement shoot, she listened to us on exactly what we wanted but guided us where necessary. She provided the photos within a few days and they are super easy to download or buy.
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Ella N. Sent on 16/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Completely amazing.

Helen you was nothing short of amazing. I started to feel very stressed just before you came, when I saw you as you know I cried. I cried because I knew everything was going to be okay. That’s the thing you are not just an amazing photographer you are a friend. Throughout our build up to the wedding you sent us tips and tricks, countdowns, you helped us find mother of the bride shops, answered any question that was never remotely to do with photography. You go above and beyond for your clients. On the day, I knew whatever was going to go wrong you was going to try and fix it. My whole media team made my day so special to see how you all cared so much for me and genuinely loved seeing mark and I so happy. I know these people are not people you usually work with but the way you all got on and worked well together like you knew each other speaks volumes about how much of a likeable personality you have. I can not thank you enough for everything. We had a great laugh together which made photos a lot more fun, you captured everything I wanted and more. The photos are amazing, I never had any doubt that they wouldn’t be. You are an amazing photographer and an even more amazing person. I will never have enough words to thank you as much as you deserve.
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Kelley K. Sent on 23/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Only Wedding Photographer You Should Book

I am lucky to be in the wedding industry myself as a celebrant, so come across photographers often, and all of them are always lovely. I first met Helen at a wedding fair, long before I’d even met my now husband, and was taken by her approachable, friendly manner, and over the course of the day discussed styles and weddings, and was extremely impressed by her knowledge, her professional approach to her business, and the many beautiful romantic pictures she had taken over the years.
Our paths crossed multiple times in those years that followed, I saw numerous weddings she had shot on social media and had the opportunity to work with her a few times, which was always a pleasure. She also has a lovely reputation with other suppliers, vendors and venues in and around Herts.
So forward to my own engagement, there was never any doubt who I was going to book, although I don’t think I ever told her this, but when we did get engaged, we quickly reached out to Helen to make sure she would be available.
It’s quite strange being the bride when you have been the celebrant, and what I quickly learnt was I’m far more laid back (and unorganised) when it comes to my own wedding. Helen kept our timeline on track with meetings, timelines and day planning, but matching my laid-back attitudes. She was in regular contact, but in a friendly way, face to face meetings were at home or somewhere relaxed over a coffee.
When the big day arrived, she arrived on time, armed with a bottle of fizz, with a smile and her calm, cheerful, bubbly self. I can’t say I’m a natural at having my photo taken, but she had a lovely way about her, and within a few moments of set up, she drifted around the room, hardly knowing she was there at moments. In others, I spotted her in various poses of her own as she tried to get the very best shot which did make me smile.
She chatted easily with other members of the family and other suppliers who all thought she was lovely. When it came to my turn to pose, it was fun, creative and full of moments of laughter. Most important for me, not excessive. She captured the most beautiful images first, maybe second shot. Which is exactly what I wanted (and needed for my neurodivergent brain)
And the rest of the day continued in much this style, she blended in as a friend, but captured every single beautiful moment we wanted, from kisses, laughter, tears, hugs, friends and my favourite, the moment our son saw the limo that was going to whisk us to the theatre in London.
Helen exceeded our expectations by not only delivering breathtaking images, but making the whole experience from booking, the day, the swift delivery of photos, to this, the moment I get to tell you all about how amazing she is, just exactly how we all imagine working with a photographer to be. She really is a special lady, she genuinely cares about your day, and worked tirelessly to ensure ours was as we wanted and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any couple looking for a talented, personable, romantic and simply awesome wedding photographer.

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Elaine W. Sent on 26/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding photographer on many levels

We would thoroughly recommend Helen Weir photography she made us feel very comfortable and listened to what we wanted. She had some great ideas and her creativity was amazing. Helen made everyone very relaxed and as ease and I think this shows in our photos.

we went to a wedding fair and met several photographers, but upon speaking to Helen we just felt a connection and that carried through onto our wedding day.
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Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2023 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2022 Winner

Helen Weir Photography Real Weddings

Neil & Kelly
17 photos · 03/07/2022
Ben & Jessica
39 photos · 28/05/2022
Mark & Tracy
28 photos · 14/04/2022
Sid & Marie
14 photos · 20/12/2020
Paolo & Livia
15 photos · 02/08/2020
Emma & Mark
14 photos · 21/09/2019

Events

26 Jan
Open Door

Manor of Groves Wedding Show, Manor or Groves, Sawbridgeworth

26th January 2025

11am - 3pm

Date: From 26/01/2025 to 26/01/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Manor of Groves, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
02 Feb
Open Door

Place House Hall Wedding Show, Ware, Herts

2nd February 2025

11am - 3pm

Date: From 02/02/2025 to 02/02/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Place House Hall, Ware, Hertfordshire
16 Feb
Open Door

Ware Priory Wedding Show, Ware Priory, Hertfordshire

16th February 2025

11am - 3pm

Date: From 16/02/2025 to 16/02/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Ware Priory, Ware, Hertfordshire

Meet the Team

Helen
Helen
Owner

I simply love the romance and buzz of a wedding day. Having two girls myself, every wedding is just like a scene from a romatic disney film.

Not only am I a photographer for your special day, I become your friend for life.

I have a real passion for weddings and photography. A winning combination.

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