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Last update: May 2024

Hey there, lovebirds! 📸❤️ I'm Luke, your friendly neighborhood wedding photographer and all-around fun enthusiast! 🎉📷 based in Brackley, Northamptonshire and I shoot weddings throughout Oxfordshire, Warwickshire , Bedfordshire , Gloucestershire , Buckinghamshire , West Midlands , Berkshire and throughout the Cotswolds , but totally happy to travel further too! I love exploring new destinations and venues for weddings, its one of the perks of the job!

Picture this: A guy who can't resist a slice of wedding cake, has a dance move for every beat, and believes that laughter is the secret ingredient to perfect photos. That's me in a nutshell!

I'm all about making your wedding day a blast, filled with laughter, and brimming with love. I'm the guy who'll be there to capture your goofy grins, your heartfelt hugs, and even that epic dance-off between Uncle Bob and Aunt Carol. Every wedding is a unique love story, and I'm here to ensure that your story shines bright through my lens.

When I'm not behind the lens, you'll find me geeking out over the latest camera gear, trying to recreate the perfect pizza at home, or convincing myself that I can dance like no one's watching (even though I know everyone's watching). 💃🕺 But no matter where I am, I'm always thinking about how to make your wedding photos as epic as the day itself.

So, if you're looking for a photographer who's more than just a camera-wielding ninja (though I've got the ninja moves down too), let's chat! Let's turn your special day into a fantastic adventure filled with beautiful memories and, of course, stunning photos. Let's make some magic together! ✨💍📸

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Getting ready bride and groom preparation through to dance floor, pre-wedding shoot included within 25 miles of NN13, beautifully presented storage box with USB of 650+ images

How far in advance should I contact you?

Honestly, its best to contact me straight away. I book up almost 2 years ahead so realistically, as soon as you have that date and venue booked give me a shout! :)

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Bedfordshire, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire, West Midlands, Berkshire and throughout the Cotswolds & the rest of the UK

What is the charge for travelling?

Travel for the wedding day is included in both full day packages. 45p per mile for pre-wedding shoot locations over 25 miles from NN13

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My photography is natural, romantic and documentary; I like to make you feel like i'm a friend at the wedding that happened to bring his camera! You'll also find me INSIDE the dance floor later on!

What kind of equipment do you use?

Nikon Z8 & Fast Prime Lenses

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pixieset

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?

No

How do you charge extra time?

I don't usually need to stay longer at a wedding as if I do its been discussed prior to the wedding day. This can be added on at an hourly rate before hand if required

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer or Credit / Debit Card

How do you work?

I like to make sure you feel comfortable first and foremost but not just you, your guests too! When people are relaxed around me, this is when I am able to capture the natural, candid moments
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Reviews for Luke Hardy Photography

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Laura W. Sent on 18/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best in the Business

Without a shadow of a doubt Luke was our best wedding investment. A view shared not only by my Husband and I but also our whole wedding party.

He made each and every person in the room feel seen, in a way in which they felt comfortable with. He is kind, funny and BEYOND talented.

We adore our wedding photos that have beautifully captured so much magic. There is joy bursting out of each picture, and Luke has wonderfully showcased people’s personalities in such a special way.

Luke doubled up not only as our wedding photographer but also as a coordinator on the day, providing crucial advice and support. He really does go above and beyond and we cannot thank him enough.

Leading up to our wedding Luke was approachable, responsive and always calm. The day before we got married my grandad was taken unwell and sadly could only attend our ceremony. I rang Luke a little panicked asking him to prioritise family photos. He listened and delivered the most STUNNING shots. Allowing me precious time with my grandad and beautifully/respectfully capturing it all. I will treasure his photos forever.

Luke you are brilliant beyond words and we could not shout about you enough. Thank you!!! X
Emma
Emma G. Sent on 03/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING! Thankyou so much!

Luke, thankyou so much for everything! Firstly our pre wedding shoot was amazing and we both felt super comfortable like we had known you personally for years - secondly, our wedding day, absolutely beautiful, you were a great addition to our day and was just like having a brilliant friend celebrating with us. We can’t wait to see our pictures (thankyou for the sneak peak!!!)
You done everything we wanted from sooo many natural pictures and following requests of what we wanted… you are amazing. Would recommend to anyone. Thankyou. Xxx
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 04/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

We couldn’t be happier that we chose Luke to be our wedding photographer. From the very beginning of the process, he was helpful, friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. This combined with the sharing of his knowledge and experience, all attributed towards what was a most welcome calming influence on us.

We had a pre-wedding shoot with Luke which was such a nice opportunity to meet him before the big day and really put us at ease with having our photos taken. This made us more comfortable when it came to the wedding day, so we were very grateful for this addition Luke includes in his wedding photo package. These photos turned out great and it made us extra excited for what Luke would be able to capture on our wedding day.

Luke was so likeable that he felt like a guest, and because of this he managed to capture the most special candid photos, as well as the more traditional ones. We had so many compliments from our guests with how friendly and approachable he was and this comfort they felt with him really reflects in the photos he captured.

During the pre-wedding shoot and wedding day itself, Luke was so imaginative and shared many ideas which has resulted in hundreds of amazing photos that we will always treasure.
His communication throughout has been exemplary, we were always aware of the progress and timeframes throughout the process. We opted for the hybrid package which included a beautifully made video, and we are so glad we did as there were so many incredible moments that we can relive. He even sent us the audio he captured of all 5 speeches, which typifies the above and beyond attitude we received from Luke.
We would absolutely recommend Luke for your big day!
Emily
Emily A. Sent on 28/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic - would highly recommend Luke to anyone!

We would highly recommend Luke to anyone – he was fantastic in the lead up to and on our wedding day. During the pre-shoot, he made us feel comfortable and got some fantastic pictures of both us and the dog and really got to know us – this made a huge difference on the day itself.
On the day, Luke fully embraced the chaos of the wedding morning (and our wedding bus!) and fitted in fantastically with both the wedding party and our family and friends. He made sure we got a real range of shots, was great at grabbing us for photos at the right time (making sure we did not miss too much of the party!) and sent through our preview photos on the same day, which are incredible.
Claire
Claire F. Sent on 04/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Luke hardy - photographer or guest?

From the first time we met Luke at our pre-wedding shoot, he put us at ease and made the whole thing fun and relaxing. At the wedding he blended seamlessly with guests and everyone (even the photo shy teens) were ok with him taking shots. Would recommend highly for his skill and professionalism, but he also is amazing value for money compared with other wedding photographers we looked at.
Claire
Claire D. Sent on 13/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to work with

Luke put us at ease as soon as we met him. Whole experience was spent laughing
Hannah
Hannah C. Sent on 28/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!! Great quality photos and highlight video.

Just want to say a huge thank you to Luke Hardy Photography for capturing our special day. My husband and I got married last December and all of our photos and our highlight video are just perfect! From our very first initial zoom meeting to discuss our ideas, to our engagement/trial shoot, and then to the big day. Luke put us at ease and we had such a laugh and throughly enjoyed his company. All of our guests complemented Luke and how he ‘blended’ in well with the guests and became a friend to all. We would highly recommend Luke to photograph and video your wedding or event. Truly beautiful memories to always look back on. Thank you Luke, Hannah and Matt Robinson x
Stephanie
Stephanie T. Sent on 28/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding and compassionate

Oh luke, what can I say… you made our day even more special by adding your own touch to it, making me feel at ease and capturing very special moments that as bride and groom would miss.
Having laughs and giggles along the way, even if joshes humour is crude 🤣
You are absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend you to anyone 💕👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏻 thank you again and we will be in contact to arrange further shoots with you xxx
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Mollie W. Sent on 20/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Luke was absolutely fantastic. He went above and beyond. Highly recommend!!
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Rebecca W. Sent on 26/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just WOW!!!

Luke, where do I start?
We are honestly blown away by your work. I booked you almost 2 years prior to our big day and the time it came around I felt like we were good friends! Throughout, you always were answering questions, sending me info, tips, advise for the venue as you practically live there 😂. Then came the pre wedding photoshoot, we felt so comfortable around you and really it just felt like we all met up for a nice Sunday walk! Once we received these photos it confirmed we chose you for a reason and that reason is your work is incredible. The photos were so beautiful yet so natural. Then came the big day, you arrived nice and early and nothing was too much. I remember so clearly you kept checking my glass was full and just made sure I was having a great time. You slotted right in and I felt like you was just part of the wedding party! Throughout the day it was all very relaxed and you made sure we had fun constantly. The photos confirm this as all we are doing is laughing! I had so many comments from guests about how great you were and now they've seen the pictures they are blown away, as are we! We couldn't believe the amount of photos we received and we are in love with all of them! There wasn't a single thing that was missed and you captured so many beautiful moments which I can now relive or see for the first time! Honestly Luke, we are in love with our photos and I will be forever grateful. Booked you as a photographer but will stay in touch forever! X
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Sarah Sent on 22/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision you could make for your wedding, would be to book Luke Hardy

I can't recommend Luke highly enough. From the first phone call we had with him we knew we'd made the right decision. Not only are his photos beautiful, he is such a great guy to have around. He made two very awkward people feel very at ease and made us laugh a lot. It was like having a friend at the wedding taking our photographs.

The test shoot was so much fun and he understood what worked for us and what we felt comfortable with. On the morning of the wedding he sorted us both out and made me feel calm whilst quietly taking photos of us all. He even produced a needle and thread when my sister in laws dress ripped.

We couldn't be happier with the photos, he captured the essence of the day from start to finish. The formal ones are just beautiful and he really captured the fun of the party. Hire Luke.

Tom & Sarah
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Evie R. Sent on 27/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Made our wedding a fairytale

Luke was key to mine and Harry's day, I couldn't have asked for a more amazing photographer. He was fun, professional and just made our day even more special! We're forever grateful that he was apart of our special day and recommended him to everyone
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Tara H. Sent on 26/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing

Oh My Goodness!!!!
How amazing is the box, confetti (such a lovely touch) and most importantly the photographs. We are sitting here with tears in our eyes reliving every second of the day. You have captioned every emotion, smile and laugher and special moment that We will be able to cherish for the rest of our lives. I know I have already said it.. but I will say it again… we cannot honestly thank you enough for the amazing photographs and how brilliant you were on the day. Everyone loved you and you slotted into the day like any other guest which is why we were so unbelievably relaxed around you. You are the best and I would recommend you in a heartbeat. My three sisters will be in touch once the ring is on! Cannot wait for the video now😄😄😄 Love Tara & Alfie xx
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Rebecca M. Sent on 14/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect attention to natural detail, without feeling a camera is even there!

Luke photographed our wedding in 2019! We had found him just starting out and we couldn’t of been more happier that we chose him. His attention to detail was second to none and the photos we received were amazing! Without us know he was trialling doing video also! And on honeymoon sent us the best SUPRISE ever of a video we can treasure and now show our little boy!
We still keep in contact with Luke and his brill wife Lucie and have since become great friends! So in my book not only did we have a great photographer we gained great friends for life!
Thanks so much! The Mullans! X
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Benjamin G. Sent on 13/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievable!

Luke is amazing.. He is the calming influence you need on what can be a stressful day, he is accommodating and works around you. His amazing personality shines through and allows you to relax knowing he will capture your special day in ways you would have never expected.
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