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Warm, natural photography for laid-back couples.

Looking for something relaxed? Something natural, colourful and just a little bit different? I hear you. And I’ve got your back. My style favours an unhurried approach: I let weddings unfold naturally in front of me and capture them with a fun, warm, documentary style. If you hate having your photo taken, then fear not. I encourage you to focus on one another, lose yourself in the day and generally forget that I’m even there. I pride myself on my attention to detail so your photos will be a beautiful record of that most special day with your family and friends.

I'm based in Birmingham, but travel all over the UK. If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch!

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Blu-ray or DVD with all the photos

What does the wedding package include?

A pre-wedding meeting, images on USB (high res for printing + low res for use on screen/emailing), online gallery with print ordering for family & friends. Albums and other extras also available

How far in advance should I contact you?

It's best to book your photographer as soon as you can after booking your venue. However, I'm happy to offer coverage at short notice if I'm available

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, uK and International

What is the charge for travelling?

Travel is included within a 50 mile radius of B13. Further afield - expenses at cost

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 capture the people and emotions, as well as all the little details. I prefer to work with natural light, but use lighting where needed and for creative effect. I love anything quirky!

What kind of equipment do you use?

Professional quality Sony mirrorless cameras with full back up kit

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, online gallery with print ordering

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

2 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?

£150 per hour

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer or cheque. Gift vouchers are also available towards albums

How do you work?

My approach is to capture your day as it flows, without interfering too much! Most of my coverage is documentary style, but I also fit in relaxed couples portraits and family group shots
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Reviews for Louise Holgate Photography

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Kerrie Sent on 15/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 2021

Louise is a talented, creative and professional photographer. She captured our wedding beautifully in 2021. Prior to the day we met a couple of times and discussed what we were looking for and Louise gave us lots of ideas. On the day she engaged well with our guests, her relaxed style was appropriate for us. The final photographs exceeded our expectations. I would recommend Louise to anyone looking to have a special moment captured.
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Kat C. Sent on 15/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer, I would recommend Louise to anyone looking to get married.

Louise was our wedding photographer way back in 2014 when she was relatively new to wedding photography. However, after viewing her previous wedding photos and meeting her I realised we made the right choice - our wedding photos were amazing! Additionally, so was our engagement shoot at the Lickey Hills, where she didn't mind us bringing our new puppy too! Such a professional throughout the whole process, constantly keeping us informed. The finishing touches afterwards with a gorgeous box with a card, chocolates and a memory stick in was unexpected and such fun to receive. I would definitely recommend Louise to anyone looking to get married.
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Owen Sent on 15/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Louise is an incredible photographer. She is kind, caring and really knows her stuff. She makes being in front of the camera so much easier. Her images are well posed, lit and are edited beautifully. I cannot recommend her enough
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Jenny B. Sent on 09/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Natural and timeless wedding photography - highly recommend!

Louise did an absolutely fantastic job photographing our wedding!

From the very first contact we got on with Louise really well. She took the time to get to know us and understand our personalities to make sure she knew what we were looking for. We personally aren't big fans of having our pictures taken and after chatting with Louise we were completely confident we'd found the right fit. She showed us her gallery and it was clear she has incredible talent at capturing special memories whilst making everyone feel at ease.

We kept in touch in the run up to the day and met a month beforehand to check out the venues together and find some special spots for portraits. Louise walked all over the village making sure she had everything covered!

On the morning of the wedding Louise fit into the bridal group as if she was one of us, creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere where everyone could just be themselves. Throughout the day she managed to get our many group shots whilst ensuring we weren't away from our guests for too long. We have wonderful photos of everyone, as well as all the portraits of family and friends, and the couple portraits which was hilarious. She gave excellent direction and didn't mind that we kept laughing so we look completely natural in all our pictures - which takes real skill!

Not only was Louise very professional on the day but brought a personal level of service, noticing all the little details and making sure everything was captured. She went above and beyond to deliver a beautiful slideshow and an enormous gallery. We had a wonderful time looking through our photos and we were blown away by how many amazing memories have been captured. We are so grateful that we get to treasure these forever!
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Charlotte B. Sent on 17/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photographs and family photos

Louise is an absolute gem - both a lovely person and an incredibly talented photographer. After a truly wonderful experience of having her capture beautifully natural shots of our wedding, we now use her to take natural family photographs. These are some of our most treasured photos and we cannot recommend her work highly enough. It is rare to find someone who cares so deeply about their art and who is able to form lovely relationships with clients. Thank you Louise for your professionalism, thoughtfulness and care ❤️❤️❤️
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Katie F. Sent on 16/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Katie and James Farr wedding

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day back in 2017! Louise was incredible. So friendly too! Our photos are stunning and to this day I just cannot get over how she captured everything so perfectly! I’m Still in touch with Louise occasionally now on Facebook and she really is just lovely! She listened to everything we wanted and delivered perfectly!xxx
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Sarah H. Sent on 16/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Photos to treasure forever

We were absolutely delighted with the photos Louise did for our wedding, and the album we had afterwards is supreme quality! She was so helpful and friendly, which really put us at ease on the day! Thank you Louise!
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Amena S. Sent on 16/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer

5 years on I still love my natural and beautiful wedding photographs. I never felt bothered on the day and Louise was a pleasure to work with. She is so talented thank you
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Paul I. Sent on 16/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Natural, Laid Back, Wedding Photos

Louise created lovely photos for my wedding in 2014. As part of her service she also make an engagement photo shoot at the wedding site in preparation. On the day she also brought an assistant to assist. Louise was always there but never in the way, her photos were natural and she added to the joy of the day. We recommended Louise to a friend of ours in 2018 who then had her wedding photographed by Louise as well. My wife and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Louise. Memories that last a lifetime captured in the most beautiful photos! All these years since our wedding and your photos bring us so much joy!
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Jo Packwood Sent on 16/05/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and friendly

Brilliant photographs and a warm, friendly approach. I highly recommend Louise's business!
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Lucy H. Sent on 15/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous photographer. Professional, efficient and kind.

You just need to take a look at Louise's work to see what a great photographer she is. She is kind, she listens, and makes her customers feel relaxed. That's how she gets the best photos. A wonderful lady, and an amazing photographer.
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Jenny B. Sent on 15/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer I have ever had

Louise is absolutely awesome. Creative, professional and easy to work with.
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Zoe G. Sent on 15/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and professional

Louise was amazing! From the day we booked her until the day we got all our photos. She was very responsive and helpful in the planning stages, and made us feel so at ease on the day. She captured some amazing photos and everyone has said how brilliant Louise was and how they all love our photos. Would definitely recommend :D
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Rebecca C. Sent on 15/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic!

Louise photographed our wedding. She was absolutely professional and thoroughly lovely from start to finish. The photography captured every intimate moment perfectly without encroaching on time spent with guests. Would definitely recommend time and time again, a true talent.
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