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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023
Last update: September 2024
Relaxed, reliable and friendly photographer. I want you to be in the moment during your special day, I make it my business to capture all those precious moments of happiness and emotion, and not tke up all your time posing you and taking you away from your guests. I do a couple portrait session, but we make sure you still have time for a drink!
I make great efforts to make you feel comfortable, it's quite common to feel apprehensive with so much going on, and I want to make it as easy and smooth experience so you can best enjoy your day.
Most of the coverage is documentary style, I get in and amongst everything while trying to put everyone at ease so as not to ruin a moment with my big camera! I find this approach gets the best results.
About me: I've been a full-time wedding photographer for 8 years and have covered over 300 weddings. I have over 130 five-star reviews accross the web and am extremely proud of the service I provide to all the couples I work with.
Feel free to ask me anything, or just get in touch for a chat!
Many thanks,
Joe
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?
All-Day Package includes coverage from getting ready through to after the first dance. A couple portrait session is included along with any posed family photos you would like. 400+ Photos delivered
How far in advance should I contact you?
I can take a booking for a wedding in 3 years or 3 days, get in touch anytime!
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, london, Kent, Essex, Surrey, East Sussex
What is the charge for travelling?
Free if within 1 hours drive
What style of photos do you take?
Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
What kind of technology do you use?
Digital
Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?
I would say my greatest tool is keeping things light and putting everyone at east. The more comfortable everyone on the day, the better the pictures are!
What kind of equipment do you use?
Canon R6
Canon 5D MK4
Canon 24-70mm
Sigma Art Primes: 24mm / 50mm / 85mm
Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
Yes, photos are delivered through Shootproof, an online gallery with unlimited downloads for all
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?
I am flexible and try to stick to the original agreed fee wherever possible. If the finish time is delayed through no fault of your own I am hesitant to charge. Otherwise I charge £100p/h
What are the forms of payment?
I take a £100 deposit via bank transfer, and the remaining payment 14 days after the wedding, also via bank transfer
How do you work?
I will cover 90% of the day in a very relaxed, hands-off style. Looking for true moments of emotion, fun and laughter. I believe these are the things you will want to remember from the day
Served in
Essex and Kent
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Reviews for Joe Howarth Photography
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5.0 out of 5 rating
19 reviews
100% recommend it
Rene G. Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Exemplary and Outstanding photographer!!
Joe Howarth, if we could give you more than 5 stars then we would! Thank you SO MUCH for your kindness, professionalism and for making both our couples /engagement shoot and wedding day so special!
From start to finish you have been easy to get on with and such a pleasure to work with! Thank you for your kind and calm nature and for nothing being too much for you!
We have been speaking for well over a year in preparation of our wedding and it has been an easy and straightforward journey - you make it so easy! My husband and I are grateful to you.
Our couples / engagement shoot was amazing and we are looking forward to seeing our wedding and prepararion photos *screams with delight*!
We will without a shadow of a doubt work with you again and not hesitate to recommend you!
Mr & Mrs Brown xxx
From start to finish you have been easy to get on with and such a pleasure to work with! Thank you for your kind and calm nature and for nothing being too much for you!
We have been speaking for well over a year in preparation of our wedding and it has been an easy and straightforward journey - you make it so easy! My husband and I are grateful to you.
Our couples / engagement shoot was amazing and we are looking forward to seeing our wedding and prepararion photos *screams with delight*!
We will without a shadow of a doubt work with you again and not hesitate to recommend you!
Mr & Mrs Brown xxx
Deborah H. Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic photographer!
Joe was absolutely amazing, he captured the best parts of our wedding day. We could not have asked for a better photographer. He was never in the way but still managed to capture everything that happened. Every guest I spoke to commented on how lovely he is. He was extremely easy to work with even though Debi and I are not very good at posing for photos!
Other photographers we spoke with charge alot more and they don't spend anywhere near as long at the venue and don't provide the images in digital form as part of the package. This is a massive difference and much appreciated.
Thank you so much Joe for capturing our day so perfectly!
Other photographers we spoke with charge alot more and they don't spend anywhere near as long at the venue and don't provide the images in digital form as part of the package. This is a massive difference and much appreciated.
Thank you so much Joe for capturing our day so perfectly!
James A. Sent on 26/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent Photographer
Joe went above and beyond to organise everyone and ensure that we got some excellent group shots with our guest. Was very happy working with Joe.
Morgan A. Sent on 02/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Photographer
Joe was absolutely amazing in capturing pictures of every guest and every special moment from our wedding day.
He was so easy to deal with and without noticing captured so many precious memories.
We would highly recommend opting to have the photo album included package.
He was so easy to deal with and without noticing captured so many precious memories.
We would highly recommend opting to have the photo album included package.
Mercy S. Sent on 23/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding photography at its finest!
I can't rate Joe highly enough. I have used Joe twice in 2020 wedding ceremony and also in 2021 for our wedding reception party. Joe was a master at blending into the background and he got some really relaxed genuine photos which were perfect. After the wedding he was very prompt to get our photos to us, excellent photos for which included getting ready, ceremony and reception the wedding party (full day coverage). He even followed up with us to make sure we were happy with the photos. We are beyond pleased with the photos and fell in love with them. He captured our day beautifully and made us and all our guests feel so comfortable. Joe was professional and easy to work with, he listened to what we wanted and ensured we received it. Communication was great and stress free throughout. Would 100 % recommend to anyone looking to capture a special moment and would definitely use him in the future. Thank you so much Joe!
Aimee B. Sent on 22/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Seamless and such a Joy
Joe was professional, calm and organised all day. He mingled super well with all our guests- we had an array of backgrounds, nationalities and ages- 60% commented to us how brilliant he was and where we found such a great photographer. He was great at organising the day and we got so many photographs. He didnt feel like a stranger at our day, was a real pleasure having him with us on our special day and the photographs were incredible! Nothing was too much for him, highly reccomend, you need Joe at your wedding!
Catherine O. Sent on 09/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect wedding photographer
Our wedding was in April 2022.
Joe was a dream to work with. He understood exactly what we wanted, nothing over the top, some posed photos, but a lot of beautiful photos taken capturing moments of the day, that we didn't even notice him taking.
Very professional, easy to work with, made us and all of our guests completely comfortable about having their photos taken,not always easy to do!
We absolutely adore all of our beautiful wedding photos that we got in colour and black and white and frequently look back at them and remember what an incredible day we had and Joe was a huge part of making that day perfect.
Thank you again Joe
Joe was a dream to work with. He understood exactly what we wanted, nothing over the top, some posed photos, but a lot of beautiful photos taken capturing moments of the day, that we didn't even notice him taking.
Very professional, easy to work with, made us and all of our guests completely comfortable about having their photos taken,not always easy to do!
We absolutely adore all of our beautiful wedding photos that we got in colour and black and white and frequently look back at them and remember what an incredible day we had and Joe was a huge part of making that day perfect.
Thank you again Joe
Shelby B. Sent on 01/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely brilliant!
Joe was fantastic. From the 1st phone call to the actual day, Joe was professional, personable and genuine. He blended in with our guests and captured moments without being 'in the way' or in your face. He took so many photos and shared them via a secure link so all our guests could download them as they wanted. A truly lovely person with an excellent eye and attention to detail. Would 100% recommend to any future couple.
Thanks
Mr & Mrs B x
Thanks
Mr & Mrs B x
Kelly Sent on 18/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing , friendly, professional
Joe was the photographer at our wedding in July 2023 , from our first chat on the phone joe was very welcoming friendly, on the day he was amazing captured every little detail, when we got our pictures we was over the moon with them, everyone at the wedding said what a great photographer he was, we are so glad we booked Joe and thank him for capturing our wedding from the start . Thank you.
Jen B. Sent on 14/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding 21.09.24
We used Joe for our recent wedding and cannot recommend him enough! From the initial inquiry, all the way through to receiving our photos Joe was friendly, professional and reliable.
We did not want lots of 'posy' photographs, preferring the more candid, natural shots and Joe nailed the brief exactly. We love the photographs that he has produced for us, capturing the magic of our day perfectly. At no point did Joe feel intrusive on the day, and he blended in with all our guests, capturing all the special moments. We would highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for a photographer to capture their special day.
Thank you Joe!
We did not want lots of 'posy' photographs, preferring the more candid, natural shots and Joe nailed the brief exactly. We love the photographs that he has produced for us, capturing the magic of our day perfectly. At no point did Joe feel intrusive on the day, and he blended in with all our guests, capturing all the special moments. We would highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for a photographer to capture their special day.
Thank you Joe!
Samantha E. Sent on 23/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Choice For Our Day
Working with Joe for our wedding was just the perfect choice for our day. Joe was able to catch the most beautiful moments in a style that perfectly represents the feeling of the whole day, both candids and portraits that we’ll treasure forever. We are quite awkward having our photos taken but Joe made the whole experience really comfortable and relaxed which definitely shows in the pictures. I couldn’t recommend working with him enough, and of course, the results are beautiful!
Elliot M. Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Brilliant experience with Joe.
We would highly recommend Joe. He photographed my brother's wedding which is why we used him for ours. He was brilliant at both. He was very professional on the day and fully explained what his plans were. We wanted a lot of natural shots of everyone and we hardly even noticed Joe was there. This meant everyone could feel relaxed and Joe got some great shots of our family and friends enjoying themselves. When it came to the family portraits he had a great attention for detail making small adjustments to get the shots looking just right. We are really pleased with the photos he has produced. They really capture the day exactly how we want to remember it.
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