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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: March 2025

Wedding Diaries Photography has a skill for capturing authentic moments, specialising in a relaxed, candid style that reflects the essence of your special day. The goal is to create natural, timeless albums that each tell your unique story, with a more documentary, 'fly on the wall' approach... All whilst also ensuring everyone feels at ease in front of the camera, from all of the intimate moments to the group shots.

It's your wedding day with a photographer present, rather than a photoshoot with a wedding!

Just a few of the reasons why couples choose Wedding Diaries & Bride Diaries:

Personal service

This is the advantage of dealing with a one man and/or a one women band! You'll only be dealing with just me and/or Hannah, from start-finish depending on your package, so you'll feel completely comfortable around us by time your big day comes. Some companies will sub-contract a photographer, so you don't know who you're getting.

Award Winning

In 2025 alone, we've been awarded as a Winner on Hitched, a Platinum Winner on Bridebook and Best Photography and Social Media Content Company in the LuxLife Global Wedding Awards.

Reviews

We have 5 star reviews all across Google, Facebook, Hitched and Bridebook. It's often said our couples and their guests felt we were another guest by the end of the special day.

Contract

This protects yourselves as much as us. We believe in full transparency and supply a copy of this in our information pack, which you can request below.

Quick turnaround

If opting for the joint or video content creator packages, you'll have videos sent to you with 24hrs! Your photography sneak peeks will be received within 48 hours and full story within 8 weeks.

Natural

The editing style we use means your photos will be a true reflection of your day.

Payment in installments

After recently getting married ourselves, we realised how overwhelming it can be having all your payments due to suppliers at the same time.

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We'll take as many photographs of you as a couple or with your families as you require, and since we love getting creative, we also encourage you to spend less time posing and more time on the dance floor.

Your wedding day could be the only day you'll have all your friends and family in the same place - we understand the importance of this and make the most of it!

I (James) often work alongside my wife, Hannah. She is a wedding video content creator providing an unlimited amount of video coverage to you newlyweds, just one night after the wedding! We offer joint packages or, we can be hired solo.

Wedding Diaries is a wedding photography company based in England, travelling across the whole of the UK & Europe.

Bride Diaries is the video content creation service provided by Wedding Diaries.

Follow us @Weddingdiariesuk @Bridediariesuk

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Other (My wife is a video wedding content creator and together we can offer a discounted package)

What does the wedding package include?

- Package from 2hrs up to 12+ hours - Sneak peek photos received within 48 hours - Full online album received within 8 weeks - All photos received on USB in presentation box

How far in advance should I contact you?

Ideally Id love at least three months notice, so I can get to know you both and join your planning journey. I have swooped in at a days notice after a couple was let down by another photographer

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Can you travel?

Yes, uK, Europe & beyond

What is the charge for travelling?

We only charge travel if the journey is more than 1hr

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Photo journalism
Other (My style is natural, classic and candid. My approach leans more to relaxed and fun. I like the provide colour and black and white options)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I like to take mostly candid photos.. I'm there, but not there... The main focus of the day is about you spending as much time with your loved ones as possible

What kind of equipment do you use?

I carry three digital top of the range cameras with me, with at least four lenses providing me with a variety of photos. I also offer drone coverage, subject to weather and venue approval

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, - Our own website with password for your privacy

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 hour

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

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

I would charge in the region of £125-£175 per extra hour, depending on the package

What are the forms of payment?

Paypal, bank transfer, or any method the client is most comfortable

How do you work?

I am friendly, fun, reliable and passionate about making your day the best day. It's often said that the bride and groom felt I was another friend or family member on the day

Served in

Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk

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