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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: October 2024

Based in Canterbury, Kent, Benjamin Toms Photography aim to capture the authentic essence of couples on their wedding day. Owner and lead photographer Benjamin Toms records natural moments between couples by forgoing all forced poses. His documentary-style approach allows him to capture the day as it unfolds, preserving every important detail. His goal is to capture images that show raw emotion, tell a story, and allow couples to re-live their wedding day all over again.

Services Offered

Benjamin Toms Photography offer a selection of packages for a range of budget and style requirements. Each package includes a full day of coverage, digitally perfected images, and a private website gallery of your wedding photographs. Benjamin is always excited to accompany couples to destination weddings and is available to cover weddings across the UK and worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
Mini albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Packages tailored to your needs

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as possible!

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, worldwide

What is the charge for travelling?

Free within 250 miles any extra mileage to be discussed

What style of photos do you take?

Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

Unobstrusive documentry style

What kind of equipment do you use?

Sony (most modern) with back up cameras and lenses

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, online gallery software

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?

Team of Professionals

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?

No charge included in my package

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer £500 deposit to secure the date. Balance due 30 days before the wedding date

How do you work?

Unobstrusive documentry style, with the emphasis being on capture those moments that make your wedding unique,

Served in

East Sussex, Essex, Kent, South East London, Suffolk and West Sussex

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Reviews for Benjamin Toms Photography

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4.9 out of 5 rating
Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
57 reviews
99% recommend it
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Melissa T. Sent on 06/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic wedding photographer!

We couldn't recommend Ben more - he recently photographed our wedding at a barn/farm venue in West Sussex and we truly couldn't be happier with the pictures! He somehow managed to capture all the joy, colour and love of the day, making sure to get all the important group shots without anything feeling forced, but also capturing small, magical spontaneous moments and beautiful shots of all our guests! I had no idea he was there for so many of those moments - he somehow managed skilfully to be a totally unobtrusive presence while capturing everything perfectly. His assistant Matt was also brilliant.
Ben was a lovely presence on the day and polite, communicative and friendly throughout the whole process, from start to finish. Would highly recommend him as your wedding photographer!
George
George M. Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Great Photographer for a Great Day

Ben was incredibly easy to work with leading up to the wedding and helped put many of our worries at ease. On the day, he introduced himself and his apprentice and was thoroughly professional throughout. We barely noticed him half the time, which was perfect for us since we wanted mostly candid photos. He also subtly guided us aside during quiet moments to capture some beautiful shots of my wife and me.

I would definitely recommend Ben for his professionalism, good humor, and stunning results. You won’t be disappointed with the pictures! Now, our only challenge is deciding which photos to include in our wedding album.
Sarah
Sarah T. Sent on 27/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

Ben was an amazing photographer for our wedding!! He was professional, friendly and he genuinely seemed to have fun - such a plus! His assistant was also great! They made everyone feel comfortable and at ease when taking both the formal shots as well as all of the candid ones. Absolutely love how it all turned out!
Eimantas
Eimantas Z. Sent on 24/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great service and photos

We've had Ben for our wedding and he's been fantastic. We didn't notice him at all and he has managed to catch so many genuine moments and emotions. His turnaround was quick and the photos are stunning. They have exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend Ben and his work.
Ria
Ria W. Sent on 15/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and vivid memories of our biggest day!

Ben and his assistant captured our summer fete style wedding, and we absolutely love our photo collection. We wanted documentary style photography to capture candid moments throughout the day and we have a brilliant mix of fun portraits and in-between moments of our guests enjoying themselves. We are so grateful that he caught all the special details that we'd carefully planned but seemed so fleeting on the day itself. Ben was also really nice to have around, and helped keep things moving while not putting pressure on the relaxed feel of the day. Thank you!
Holly
Holly B. Sent on 05/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Captured

We were so happy with Ben Toms from beginning to end. He made the process easy, he was professional, timely, explained the steps. He captured our wedding beautifully, going for more natural and candid shots, capturing the emotion of the day. We highly recommend him!
Sara
Sara Sent on 06/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A truly magical experience

We had an incredible experience with Ben. From the very start, he made us feel completely comfortable and supported. His assistant was equally amazing, and we couldn’t be more excited about how the photos turned out. What I love most about Ben’s work is his ability to capture spontaneous, sweet moments. His style evokes the charm of a nostalgic romantic film, with impeccable direction. I’m thrilled we found him and can’t recommend him highly enough!
Dilini
Dilini Sent on 27/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply magical ✨

Ben was absolutely wonderful! He captured our day so perfectly. I’m so thankful to him and the assistant photographer for the work they’ve done.

Looking at the photos it’s like we’re right back at the barn, experiencing that magical day.

Highly recommend him!!
Uyanga
Uyanga O. Sent on 13/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional

Ben is incredibly professional. He makes everyone feel comfortable and the end result is full of effortless photos.. We are really happy with how the photos came out from our special day. Anyone can tell that we were in good hands when it came to capturing all the special moments. So, thank you Ben! Highly recommended.
Clare
Clare E. Sent on 09/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos!

Ben's photos were AMAZING! We feel super lucky to have found such a great photographer to capture our special day. Ben put us at ease from the start and managed to capture some really special moments for us. He and his colleague were great fun to be around and we are so happy with the final results! I can't recommend him more! Thanks Ben!
Heather
Heather E. Sent on 20/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ben Is Simply Magic!

I saw Ben's work and knew he was the photographer for us. He captured the emotion of the wedding to perfection. Our parents couldn't make our wedding so we wanted for them to be able to see the pictures and feel as if they were there. I myself am not at all photographic, my wife and I did not sleep a wink before the big day and we had a few wedding disasters on the day.....You could not tell if you see our pictures. We had so much fun with Ben we literally didn't stop laughing. Ben captured everything and sewed it altogether to create the most beautiful tapestry of pictures that was our wedding day! From the disasters that turned into hilarity to the intimate pictures of just my wife and I. Ben, we can't thank you enough.
Christina
Christina L. Sent on 30/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Cannot praise Ben enough! He was absolutely fantastic on our wedding day - He made us feel so comfortable and captured every single special moment of our day. We are over the moon with our wedding photos and feel very lucky to have found him. Thank you Ben!
Sezzarino
Sezzarino Sent on 23/05/2024
1 out of 5 rating

Heartbroken by the awful photos of our big day

We were absolutely devastated by the photos we received from Benjamin of our wedding day. We received hardly anything usable of us (from the 800 or so photos received) and they simply don’t look professional.

We really got the impression on the day that Ben just wasn’t invested, just going through the motions. He was often hard for us to track down to get shots (despite him also having an assistant with him), he gave almost no direction throughout the day so lots of the shots look really messy or chaotic and so many of the shots we had requested ahead of time were ignored entirely.

Essentially the photos we received are so unflattering, from odd angles (only the back of the groom’s head made it into shots from the ceremony, and sometimes even the top of that is missing!), bad lighting and poor background choices, and photos of objects (for example my wedding dress) are terribly misaligned and look so unprofessional.

I can’t even put into words how disappointed we have been with our experience of working with Ben and 9 months after our wedding I can still hardly bring myself to look at his pictures from the day. Our only saving grace is that our guests took much better photos from their phones.
Claire
Claire J. Sent on 12/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding!

Amazing photographer on such a special day. Ben was so easy to communicate and on the day was just part of the family. The photos he sent are just phenomenal, with such a fast turn around. Would definitely recommend! Thank you for all your hard work and being able to herd both families together. Such natural shots that make all of us smiling when looking back on the day!
Jonathan
Jonathan F. Sent on 31/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding photographer that we'd always hopped for

Absolutely enchanted by Ben's photographic wizardry! Discovering his work online was like finding a hidden gem, and from our initial communication to the wedding day itself, he made the entire process seamless and stress-free.

On the big day, Ben's friendly and unobtrusive presence made us feel comfortable, and it was like having a longtime friend capturing our special moments. The turnaround time for our photos was impressive, and the full gallery was ready in just 2.5 weeks.

As we scrolled through the slideshow, we were genuinely moved. Ben's talent goes beyond just taking pictures; he managed to infuse surprising elements into his work, creating unforgettable moments in our wedding memories. It felt like each image held a piece of the magic we experienced on our big day.

What truly sets Ben apart is his dedication to going above and beyond. His offer to drive me to the first look location was an incredibly touching gesture that showcased his genuine care and support. Having him as our photographer felt more like having a friend by our side, and the results were simply magical.

He also brought along a second photographer who was equally friendly, fun, and incredibly talented.

A heartfelt thank you to Ben for making our day so extraordinary!
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