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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: April 2025

With over a decade of experience, James Slade Photography is a reliable and creative professional wedding photographer based in Dorking, Surrey. James has worked with many couples throughout his career and is dedicated to evoking beautiful memories of special moments. Alongside his technical expertise and eye for detail, he brings a candid approach and documentary style to his photography. James joins the celebration, accompanying couples and their loved ones to capture spontaneous interactions and authentic moments. Genuine smiles and happy tears are prioritised over posed photoshoots.

Services Offered

James Slade Photography believes in getting to know each client to customise his services towards their needs. To get a better idea of your wedding plans, James will arrange a meeting, a wedding venue visit, and a mini engagement photoshoot. Through this process, you can create a checklist of photographs you would like but, more importantly, become comfortable with the camera and get excited about your wedding. James has different packages for various budgets and needs and is open to tailoring them towards your needs. A printed wedding album can also be requested as an add-on.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Gold Package - £1300 Preparations to first Dance Venue visit and mini engagement shoot to go through the details for your big day. Online (password) gallery and USB with all your hi res photos on

How far in advance should I contact you?

I would suggest booking your wedding photography around 12 months before your big day

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, surrey, Hampshire, London, Sussex, Kent

What is the charge for travelling?

I would not charge for travel

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

During the day, I aim to shoot discreetly and focus on what happens in the spur of the moment – the spontaneous interactions and authentic reactions that can never ever be directed or planned

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use 3 Sony Mirrorless cameras, all with different lenses, in order to adapt to the scenario

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, my website

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?

£95 per hour of over time

What are the forms of payment?

Normally I accept bank transfer payment

How do you work?

During the day, I aim to shoot discreetly and focus on what happens in the spur of the moment – the spontaneous interactions and authentic reactions that can never ever be directed or planned

Served in

Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex

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24 Sheephouse Green RH5 6QW Dorking (Surrey)

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