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Oxford wedding photographer, Philippa James Photography, is known for her relaxed approach and artistic vision. She also runs a blog attached to her website called The Oxford Wedding Blog which shares lots of tips and tricks to help you plan your Oxfordshire wedding day, your way. It's becoming known as the go-to wedding blog for Oxfordshire couples, filled with local suppliers, alternative venues and hidden gems.

Services offered

Philippa offers small coverage of 5 hours for weddings on a budget, 8 hours (which is the most popular) coverage from preperations until the first dance, and a full blown 11 hours for those wanting the whole shebang documented. Each package comes with edited images and an on-line gallery. Albums and prints are available at an additional cost.

How she works

Philippa James Photography has a photojournalistic approach to shooting weddings, documenting those un-planned real moments that just happen to happen on your wedding day. She mixes it up by providing natural portraits, and a handful of family group shots, all of which are discussed beforehand.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Albums

What does the wedding package include?

A bunch of super cool images, and an on-line gallery to share with all your guests

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as you can! I love getting to know the couples I photograph and so the sooner you contact me the sooner we can start chatting about your wedding

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

There is usually a charge for travel more than 1hr from Oxford

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism
Other (I shoot a variety of styles, I shoot photo journalism style throughout the day and mix it up with some staged shoots which we will discuss beforehand)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My inspiration comes from the moving image. Films are my background and I shoot as I would a scene in a film

What kind of equipment do you use?

Cannon

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes

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?

I take £500 deposit and the final amount is due 1 month from your wedding date

How do you work?

I work on a personal level and so if you like my style I suggest you get in touch with me and we can arrange a chat on the phone. I am very relaxed, I love shooting people in love
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Rebecca A. Sent on 24/03/2019
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Just Amazing!

Philippa was great from the moment we enquired about her services. She was recommended by our venue and we could see plenty of pictures on her website she had taken at our venue, so knew what her style was. The booking process was very clear and professional and we got a really positive, warm feeling about Philippa from the start. We kept in touch before the day and had a few phone calls to discuss what we wanted out of the day. On the day she was there exactly when she said she would be and was confident in what shots she wanted to get and when. I’m not very comfortable in front of a camera, but Philippa put me at ease and I trusted her to get the perfect picture. She blended in so well and it never felt like there was a camera in our faces. This is evident in the beautifully natural photos she has managed to capture from the day. I love every one of our photos, they really capture the joy and fun of the whole day. I couldn’t recommend Philippa more!
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Tom L. Sent on 05/03/2019
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Simply The Best

We can't rate Philippa highly enough.

It's a stressful day your wedding and (it feels like) just as stressful in the build up. But Philippa takes all that away from you when it comes to the photography. She is there every step of the way, with helpful comments & suggestions, plus she is totally flexible to how you want your big day to go.

On the day itself, Philippa was just so calm amongst the madness and we honestly can't thank her enough for that.

As for the actual photos, the quality speaks for itself. For us though, even more important that this was how Philippa captured what the day was for us - everyone dancing, enjoying themselves, family/friends, kids/adults. Just a big party basically & Philippa's photo's show exactly that!

Perfect for us & simply the best.
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Chloe C. Sent on 06/03/2019
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Incredible talent and lady!

There aren't really words for how wonderful Philippa is, as a person and as a professional. Her packages are easy to understand and she is so happy to tailor fit anything to suit your needs! She is wonderfully enthusiastic about any ideas you might have or little quirks in your big day. Honestly I can't imagine Philippa not being there on our wedding day, she was a member of the family and we were so privileged to have her there. She was positive and sunny, helping with support and a few kinks along the way as well as producing amazing photographs. Everyone commented on how lovely she is and I hope that we can stay in touch for years to come, any time I need photographs I will be ringing Philippa. When we saw the photographs for the first time they took our breath away, she had listened so carefully to what we wanted and the relaxed/natural feel we wanted. Every time I look at them they bring tears to my eyes. All of our guests said that they were 'the best wedding photographs they had ever seen' and I agree! She is just an angel and I cannot recommend her enough. All round legend and stunning photographs and quality service.
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Meet the Team

Philippa James
Philippa James
Photographer

Hi, so I'm Philippa. I love photographing people, I think it's what I was born to do! I live in Oxford with my man, two daughters, and Floyd our cat. We got married a couple of years ago, and I can honestly say it really is the best day ever! Don't sweat the small stuff, no one notices the details, focus on the atmosphere - music, food, bar, that's what will make or break your day. And my motto is big time, your day - your way. Always.

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11 Quarry Hollow, Headington OX38JR Oxford (Oxfordshire)

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