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Candid, natural, personable, and easy going; that’s my style.

What couples have said about me:

"We both just wanted to take some time to thank you for Saturday. You were amazing all day, especially going above and beyond to be a temporary seamstress for us! The posed photos could've been such a pain with extended family and the children but it all went so smoothly. Putting everyone at ease and being especially great with the kids. You were also extremely stealth in the evening. So much so that until you came to say goodbye, we had forgotten you were around!"

"We are so glad that we chose Mike to photograph our wedding day. We absolutely love the photos! They perfectly capture the emotion of the day and we will cherish them forever. Mike was very professional and even went to look at the venue before the big day. He fitted into our wedding day seamlessly and we barely noticed him taking most of the photos. It was a joy to have Mike as our photographer."

"We had the most amazing day and cannot thank you enough for your kind and calm nature, patience and for making us feel at ease the entire time. We have had so many people say how brilliant you were but the biggest compliment we can give you (my parents said this too!) is that it felt more like you were a guest than a supplier. Thank you for playing such an important role in our special day."

"Mike we've just signed in and you are the cleverest person ever!!!!! These are beautiful 😍😍😍"

What's my style?

I’ve been to weddings, as a guest, where photographers have blocked our view of the bride and groom, noisily clicking away throughout memorable moments and disturbing the atmosphere - that is not my approach at all. Instead, I love being a fly on the wall, documenting your wedding day with a reportage style using unobtrusive and discrete (silent) Leica and Fuji cameras.

The paragraph I used to have here said that I delivered flawless photos full of love and life, but that’s not entirely true. If you want someone to direct you into flawless poses, I am not the person you want. My photographs capture the laughs, tears, funny moments, happy moments, sad moments and realism. A true reflection of your wedding day (and night). I get stuck in and mix with the guests, I laugh with you and run around for you, I do not force you to do anything you don’t want to.

I really enjoy wedding photography as a refreshing parallel to busy commercial work. I welcome everyone to drop me a message and have a no pressure chat so that we can discuss a tailored package, just for you.

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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

What does the wedding package include?

I tailor each package to the couple but an exemplary package for £1,125 includes whole day coverage from morning preparation until approx an hour of disco with images and 2x prints edited & delivered

How far in advance should I contact you?

Give as much time as possible so that we can schedule in a introductory chat. This really helps break the ice and allows us to get to know each other

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, bristol Portishead Bath Taunton Clevedon Exeter Cheddar Wells Barnstable Cardiff Chepstow Gloucester

What is the charge for travelling?

I include travel up to 50 miles from Bristol free of charge. Further afield is priced on agreement

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?

Mostly, I discretely document the day as a fly-on-the-wall capturing candid and unposed moments where people feel at ease. I aim to help couples and guests feel as relaxed with the camera as possible

What kind of equipment do you use?

Professional Fuji and Leica cameras that are inconspicuous yet offer fantastic image quality, especially in low light

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes

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?

No

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Extra hours and coverage of the reception is charged at £70 per hour but I am happy to be flexible around the couple's needs

What are the forms of payment?

Payment via BACs. I require a 25% booking deposit. The outstanding balance is due two weeks days prior to the wedding day

How do you work?

I am a naturally confident person that engages well with people. I start off discrete until the guests are comfortable with me then become more noticeable as the day goes on
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Reviews for Mike French Photography

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Katie
Katie M. Sent on 19/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly, relaxed and highly skilled photographer

Mike did such an amazing job of capturing all the special moments of our small wedding. We didn't want awkward poses, just some snaps to tell the story of our celebration and Mike certainly delivered on this. We requested candid shots but I had mentioned 2 specific ideas I liked and sent examples (confetti shot and a street shot) he absolutely nailed these as well as all the others! He was friendly and relaxed with our family including our 5 year old and managed to get such a great range of shots of everyone. I knew they would be lovely but I was blown away at how nice they were and so happy that we have them to always look back on. Thank you Mike!
Chloe
Chloe T. Sent on 05/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!!

Mike has been absolutely fantastic from the moment we first made contact. We received speedy replies and arrange an initial zoom call where we instantly knew Mikes style was what we were after, natural and candid! We met with Mike at the venue prior to the wedding to have a walk around and he picked out some great spots for photos. On the day Mike blended in with the guests and we had no idea when or where photos were being taken which captured the moments perfectly! We had so many compliments from guests and the venue on how brilliant Mike was. He was so patient with our two young boys and got them in more photos than we thought! We’ve received all our photos from the day and absolutely love them, we’ll treasure them forever.
Thank you again for being part of our special day and we couldn’t recommend you enough!!
Alex
Alex R. Sent on 20/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Summer Bristol Wedding

We are so glad that we chose Mike to photograph our wedding day. We absolutely love the photos! They perfectly capture the emotion of the day and we will cherish them forever. Mike was very professional and even went to look at the venue before the big day. He fitted into our wedding day seamlessly and we barely noticed him taking most of the photos. It was a joy to have Mike as our photographer.
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Katherine F. Sent on 16/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

More than just a photographer!

We cannot thank Mike enough for his kind and calm nature, patience and for making us feel at ease the entire time. We have had so many people say how brilliant he was but the biggest compliment we can give is that it felt more like he was a guest than a supplier.
We are so pleased with our photos and they really capture the emotions, and most importantly the fun and love that we felt, during the day.
Thank you Mike for playing such an important role in our special day.
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89, Brock End BS20 8LS Portishead (Bristol)

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