The 78 Best Wedding Photographers in the South East of England
From Surrey and West Sussex to Berkshire and Bucks, these are the 78 best wedding photographers in the South East of England based on customer reviews
If you're getting married in a Surrey wedding venue, on the Kent coast or somewhere else in the South East, we've made choosing a wedding photographer pretty easy for you. Rounding up the best wedding photographers in the South East of England, we're about to take a look at our incredible award-winning photographers, and help you find the one that's right for you.
Covering a range of wedding photography styles, these brilliant photographers have won their Hitched Wedding Award based on real, honest and genuine couple reviews from weddings they've shot. Who better to recommend a wedding photographer in the South East of England than the couples who worked with them?
78 Award-Winning Wedding Photographers in the South East
Whether you're after a shooter for your West Sussex wedding or someone to snap your day in Surrey, we have the best wedding photographers in the South East of England here. And if you're not into endless scrolling (as there are quite a few!), use the links to jump straight to your county.
Though we must warn you, most wedding photographers cover more than just their local area, so don't be put off by location - if you're dream wedding photographer is in the county next door, chances are they'll still be happy to cover your wedding.
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1. Photography by Linas - Berkshire
Photography by Linas is a wedding photography company based in Berkshire that specialises in relaxed, documentary-style photography which looks to capture special moments and make them last a lifetime.
With packages starting from just £950 for five hours of filming, Linas can accommodate those couples on a smaller wedding budget, as well as packaging up something bespoke for those looking for longer coverage.
On winning his Hitched Wedding Award, Linas said: “It means the world to me that my clients trust me to preserve their memories and that my work has been recognised by the wedding industry.”
And speaking of his clients, couples who have hired Linas in the past are more than pleased with his services, giving him six five-star reviews on Hitched with 100% of couples saying they'd recommend him.
2. Lux Vita Photography - Berkshire
With 13 five-star reviews from Hitched couples and a 100% recommendation rate, it's no surprise Lux Vita Photography won one of our prestigious wedding awards this year. Based in Reading but operating across the UK and sometimes even abroad, Lux Vita charge no travel expenses for weddings in the home counties or London!
Using a mixture of styles and techniques to capture the most beautiful wedding moments, photographer Jack Chen is extremely artistic and very detail-oriented. Believing that a couple's wedding day is too important to leave anything to chance, his organisation and enthusiasm will ensure every magical moment is captured perfectly.
Speaking to Hitched, Jack said, “I was surprised but very happy to win the award this year, epically having won the award last year as well. This means a lot to me especially as 2022 was a busy year and I can still deliver a high standard of service.
"The feedback from my lovely wedding couples means everything to me, knowing they are happy with my work and taking the time to leave kind words for me. A big thank you to everyone.”
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3. Crimson Sky Photography - Buckinghamshire
Serving weddings in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Bedford, Middlesex, Surrey and London, Crimson Sky Photography is a creative and natural wedding photographer with dozens of glowing reviews.
Specialising in natural-looking wedding photographs that really capture the essence of a couple's day, her skills in shooting candid and emotional moments is perfect for couples who prefer a less staged wedding photo album. With over a decade's worth of experience in the industry, photographer Vanessa is no stranger to capturing a wedding and has years of experience doing so.
Her wedding packages all include professional coverage, editing services and two downloadable images within 24 hours of your wedding so you don't have to wait long for a first-look at some of your snaps.
With 27 five-star reviews, it's clear to see why this award-winning wedding photographer is so popular with couples. One reviewer said that, when hiring Crimson Sky Photography "Every penny spent was worth a million more."
4. Hannah's Photography - Buckinghamshire
Offering couples an artistic-meets-photo journalist style, wedding photographer Hannah's Photography has a fresh and chic take on traditional wedding photography style which exudes romance. Her affordable packages offer plenty of extras, and her full day package costs just £850 for a pre-wedding consultation, a sneak peek at your first snaps, access to an online gallery and a USB stick with a personalised box display.
With 11 glowing reviews and an average of 4.9 stars, Hannah's clientele are more than pleased with the service they got. One couple said, "Hannah was brilliant on our covid wedding day, she got a host of great photos when there were only limited numbers, capturing our day perfectly.
"The weather was awful, yet Hannah was all over the place (getting soaked) for the perfect shot - there was was nothing she wouldn't do to capture our day. We can’t wait to have our blessing and celebration and have her capture that day with all our friends and family too. A thoroughly professional and personal service from lovely Hannah - book her now."
5. The Two Photographers - Buckinghamshire
Wedding photography and videography team The Two Photographers, based in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire offer couples all the visual support they need for their wedding. Eliminating the need to book your wedding videographer and photographer separately, these guys offer everything in one, creating unique wedding videos and striking pictures for you to treasure forever.
Offering both guidance and support on your wedding day, their packages also include a range of additional services including venue planning, pre-wedding consultations, drone aerial photography and videography and a number of album choices.
Seasoned pros, this duo have 17 five-star reviews on Hitched with one couple saying, "If you're struggling to decide who you should go with for wedding photography then maybe you should trust the word of a total sceptic like me.
"I am SO glad we chose Fran and Karen for our wedding day and I am still smiling at how they struck exactly the right mix of warmth and laughter throughout the day with a level of professionalism and quality that can only come with experience and talent!
"We've had our photos back and honestly we just could not be happier with the results and what they managed to capture. We can't stop looking through them over and over again. They prepared well in advance, asked all the right questions and scoped the venue out so that they were able to be such a slick operation on the day."
6. Rob Nicholson Photography - Buckinghamshire
Based in Stoke Mandeville, Rob Nicholson Photography is next on our list of award-winning wedding photographers. With 19 five-star reviews and years of experience in the industry, Rob's ability to adapt to any situation and mix professionalism with joy makes him the perfect candidate to capture your wedding day.
Though based in Buckinghamshire, Rob covers weddings across the UK and abroad, so planning a destination wedding won't be a problem if you're looking to hire his services. With extensive wedding package options and a selection of add-ons, his services are sure to suit your needs.
One of Rob's five-star reviews reads, "When we first met Rob we were immediately put at ease but his personable yet professional nature. He wasn’t pressurising in any way, and discussed our wedding day and plans with the enthusiasm and genuine interest of a close friend.
"He and his wife Courg helped us think of shots we would like, and gave us some fantastic ideas such as the best men smoking cigars (with the smoke dramatically swirling in front of us) and the bride and her bridesmaids carrying pink and white smoke bombs through the venue.
"He really went above and beyond, showing patience with our large crowd for the group shots, and took us to private secluded areas of our venue on the day for some beautiful intimate shots of us together away from the crowds which are very special to us. Nothing is too much for him and we are forever grateful."
7. Wendy Aldiss Photography - Buckinghamshire
Wendy Aldiss is a multi-award-winning wedding photographer with more than 20 years of experience under her belt. Specialising in authentic and natural-looking wedding photography with a hint of classical styles, her wedding pictures always look chic and romantic.
On winning her Hitched wedding award, Wendy said, "Winning awards is always an honour, but when based on couples reviews of their real experiences, it’s the greatest endorsement. I strive to give the very best experience and truly love my job so I’m always grateful for such positive feedback. Thank you all."
For most of her weddings, Wendy enlists the help of a female assistant which allows her to move around freely and capture every special moment with added support. One of her 61 five-star reviews reads, "Wow. Just wow. Wendy's photos speak for themselves as they captured our day perfectly. We cannot thank you enough for how amazing the photos are.
We chose Wendy as we wanted a photographer that was able to add a relaxing feel to our photos and encapsulate us and our wedding - she did that and more. Wendy was absolutely fantastic from start to finish (and even beyond). Wendy, thank you so much for being absolutely brill."
8. Pauly Wright - Buckinghamshire
Pauly Wright has been a professional photographer for more than a decade, but discovered his love for weddings more than five years ago. Being able to capture those unexpected moments of laughter and romance - as well as the silly stuff, too - is something that this award-winning wedding photographer really excels at.
Speaking to Hitched about winning his award, Pauly said, "Weddings are long days and as photographers, we put our heart and soul into the job and we love it. Each review reminds us why we love the job, why we constantly strive to improve and why put so much passion into what we do so thank you to everyone who took the time to write me one. I’m really grateful."
Pauly has received more than thirty five-star reviews, one of which says, "Pauly is absolutely amazing. We HIGHLY recommend him. He's easy going and chatty and makes you feel so comfortable, which is exactly what you want on your big day especially for us as Tommy is fairly shy and modest (or so we thought but as soon as Pauly started taking photos).
Tommy was a natural and I'm going say that's down to Pauly. Everyone said how fab he was. We couldn't be happier with our photos that we've seen so far and cannot wait for the whole album. You won't regret booking Pauly to capture your day."
9. Miracle Moments - Buckinghamshire
Miracle Moments is a wedding photography company located in Buckinghamshire and run by wedding photographer Bart Lyczko. Priding himself on his down-to-earth attitude and friendly persona. you can guarantee you'll feel at ease as he captures yours and your partner's special day.
Open to capturing both small, intimate weddings as well as big events at large capacity wedding venues, he has a range of wedding packages and offerings that give couples a huge choice of coverage levels and hours needed.
With 13 five-star reviews for Miracle Moments, it's clear to see why they were awarded a Hitched Wedding Award this year. One couple said, "75 letters is not enough! Bart's pictures capture a million emotions and that's really all you need to know."
If that's not an incredible endorsement, we're not sure what is...
10. Lily Lane Photography - Buckinghamshire
Though based in Buckinghamshire, Lily Lane Photography is a UK-wide wedding photographer who specialises in natural and non-intrusive wedding photography which highlights the natural moments in the best ways. Viewing each wedding as something brand new and exciting, her services and attitude towards your day is completely bespoke and detail-oriented - she's ready to tell your story.
Offering a range of levels of coverage in her many wedding packages, photographer Lily is also happy to work alongside another wedding photographer if you're looking for a team of two or more to capture your special day, highlighting her levels of flexibility and determination to capture your day the way you and your partner want.
"Lily was my favourite supplier at my wedding," one reviewer says, "Her work is exceptional and her style is so beautiful and natural. When we received our wedding photos we were so happy, she really exceeded our expectations and on top of that, she's just a wonderful person - so friendly and calming which is exactly what you want on your day. I couldn't recommend her enough."
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11. The Soul of My Lens Wedding Photography - East Sussex
Professional wedding photographer Zoltan is the creative mind behind The Soul of My Lens Wedding Photography and was so honoured to receive his Hitched Wedding Award this year. Speaking to us, he said, “Winning this award for the second time means a lot to me.
"Reviews are really important, I always want to make sure that my couples feel relaxed and enjoy working with me from the day they book me, so getting this feedback is essential. It also makes me so happy to hear that my couples loved the whole experience, they loved the images and even their friends and family liked me.
"Reviews also provide a little insight into what it's like to work with me and this could be very helpful for couples thinking about booking me, so I am very proud of winning this award.”
Determined to capture every inch of your special day, Zoltan admits he usually stays a little longer than agreed as he wants to ensure every special moment is captured for his couples.
In one of his 12 five-star reviews, a customer says. "When you get married, there are lots of things to worry about, but for us the most important was the supplier that was going to capture the day and immortalise it in photos so we could enjoy it forever. Trusting Zoltan with that immense responsibility was the very best decision we could have made.
"Not only is he a phenomenal photographer, but he is also reliable, responsive and just up for giving it a go with whatever strange requests you throw at him. He was genuinely invested in our day, and did everything he could to make sure we captured the moments that mattered, and felt special while doing it.
"His style and creativity shines through in every photo, creating a real buzz from everyone we've shown his shots to. And while the cost of capturing your big day shouldn't matter, it does, and Zoltan was exceptionally good value for money, with very reasonable prices for a service that was absolutely flawless. If you make one decision right now for your wedding, it should be booking Zoltan."
12. Paul Read Photography - East Sussex
Award-winning wedding photographer Paul Read is based in East Sussex, but has had the pleasure of shooting weddings and events all across the globe including India, New Zealand and locations in Europe, too. His non-intrusive photography style leads to organic and natural pictures you'll treasure forever.
Believing that simplicity is key, Paul offers one comprehensive wedding photography package which includes a full day of wedding photography coverage and up to 1,100 fully edited images with the option to present these in mini albums both digital and physical.
"Thank you so much for accommodating us at such short notice," one reviewer says, "You are an incredibly patient and kind photographer who did not once rush us through any of our moments. Being from another country, it was so important that our day was captured to enable us share with other family overseas. You did just that for us. I will and can recommend you over and over again."
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13. Bexhill Film Company - East Sussex
Producing both wedding photography and videography, Bexhill Film Company tick so many boxes for couples who want pictures and a film to remember their wedding by. Consisting of a team of multi-media experts, this photography and videography company specialise in showcasing couples' love stories and do offer the photo and film services separately if you want just one.
With 22 five-star reviews and 100% of couples recommending them, you know you're in safe hands. One couple wrote, "Highly recommend Bexhill Film company as they caught all our moments perfectly.
They were extremely professional and made us feel comfortable with no awkward moments taking pictures or even posing.
"And as someone who hates their picture being taken normally this was such a blessing. Couldn't be happier with how our big day turned out and thanks to Bexhill Film Company we can relive these moments again and again with our photos and video which are just perfect and everything we could have wanted and more. If your looking for a great wedding photographer look no further."
14. Tunbridge Wells Studios - East Sussex
Tunbridge Wells Studios completely understand how unique and bespoke each couple's wedding planning experience is and are committed to ensuring your photography experience feels like that, too. Covering special moments from the morning of, to the first dance, they have a classic and beautiful photography style which is bound to impress.
Blending traditional and artistic styles, the high-resolution pictures from your wedding will be delivered digitally for you to share with loved ones. Reviewers often comment that they couldn't be happier with the service from Tunbridge Wells Studios, with one saying. "Paddy was professional, friendly and supportive from start to finish. He produced both wonderful candids of the guests and hero shots of us.
"My family and I were absolutely thrilled when the photos came back, and the fact that you get all the photos instead of being forced to select just a handful felt like really good value for money. The price we paid was really fair for the quality of his photography as well - something we weren't able to find when we had other photographer interviews. Thanks Paddy."
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15. Melanie Jane Photography - Essex
UK wedding photographer Melanie Jane truly believes no two weddings are the same and loves showcasing her professional-yet-personable photography style. As a wedding photographer, she promises to be present but discrete, offering you a non-invasive wedding photography experience that guarantees to capture all the right moments.
Having photographed wedding couples for more than two decades, she has a wealth of experience and plenty of couples who vouch for her, including one who praised her for flying all the way to Mexico to shoot a wedding. If that's not a dedicated wedding photographer, we're not sure what is...
Speaking to Hitched about winning her Wedding Award, Melanie said, “It’s fabulous to receive recognition from my wonderful couples with whom I have had the privilege to have previously worked for. The Hitched Wedding Award is of great importance to me and my brand and helps to show potential new couples that I have been recognised and awarded for my passion and professionalism.”
16. Deb Burrows Photography - Essex
Though based in Manningtree in Essex, Deb Burrows Photography captures weddings countywide (and even abroad!) and has had a passion for photography since she was just six years old. She prides herself on being an excellent storyteller and is very detail oriented, focussing on capturing the narrative of your wedding day through quirky and artistic tactics.
Open to last-minute and later availability weddings and offering no travel charges for up to 60 miles from her location, her packages are affordable and reasonable for couples who are working to a stricter budget. Of her eight five-star reviews, one reads, "We were drawn to Deb as her photos had something different, a sparkle about them - cheesy I know.
"We loved the black and white as well as the coloured photos and Deb caught every moment we could have wished to remember from our day. Friendly, professional, and just made myself, my husband and all of our guest feel so comfortable."
17. Dan Scott Professional Wedding Photographer - Essex
Essex wedding photographer Dan Scott believes that, "The best wedding photography is only captured when you're being yourself and not posed or planned," and that "Real moments are caught in the most perfect way when you are being you, naturally."
If you're one for candid pictures that show the real you, as opposed to posed and planned shots, Dan could be the photographer for you - and videography is also available as well. With 25 glowing reviews, you're sure to be in good hands here.
One couple says Dan was a 'godsend' explaining "We had Dan take our wedding photos back in November, and all of our photos are absolutely amazing. In the end we had 700 photos to choose from.
Dan had some amazing ideas and was so patient with my husband and I, we struggle to take a serious photo as we are both very awkward but you wouldn’t be able to tell by our photos.
"All we’re edited to perfection and he even gave us duplicates of the same photo with different edits so we have so many too choose from. Now I have the struggle of choosing the best ones for an album as they are all amazing. Thanks so much Dan, your quality is top tier."
18. The Menagerie - Lifestyle Photography - Essex
Located in both Essex and Cornwall and working weddings throughout the South of England, The Menagerie are lifestyle photographers who are passionate about documenting the most important moments in people's lives.
Owner, Maryann Morris loves capturing the intimate, romantic moments and encourages her couples to relax and be completely themselves while she works her magic with the camera. All of her packages include pre-wedding consultations and some even offer printed add-ons.
Speaking of their experience with Maryann, one of her couples said, "From start to finish there was nothing too much for Maryann. The day went seamlessly and she captured all of the special moments, from the posed photos to the candid shots. The photographs were excellent and exactly what we asked for. Would highly recommend."
19. Fraser Parry Photography - Essex
Award-winning wedding photographer Fraser Parry has been shooting weddings for more than a decade. With a wealth of experience under his belt and extensive photography skills developed, he guarantees to leave you with pictures you'll cherish forever.
Along with his small team of shooters, he prides himself on blending in and not overwhelming couples, explaining, "I've been to a lot of weddings now, and I know there is nothing worse than feeling like the camera is shoved in your face, having no time to embrace the precious moments that will quickly turn to memories."
"Because of this, we really do pride ourselves in being an additional guest at your wedding, not just a supplier - buttonholes need fixing? Ties need tying? Veil need holding? Don't worry, we've got your back. We will do everything we can to remove stress from your day, add laughter to it, and really get to know your friends and loved ones."
What more could you possibly ask for? And don't just take our word for it - he and his fellow photographers have a staggering 60 five-star reviews on their Hitched listing, along with a 100% recommendation rate!
20. Bloomwood Photography - Essex
If family is important to you, you will love Bloomwood Photography, a family-run wedding photography business based in Rochford, Essex. Understanding that no two weddings are the same, they love to embrace a more natural and documentary style of photography as well as ensuring to capture the traditional group shots for couples who want them.
Despite being based in Essex, if you love their style and are getting married further afield, they're happy to travel throughout the United Kingdom and are even available for couples who are getting married abroad.
With 29 five-star reviews, Bloomwood Photography's couples certainly love what they do. One couple wrote, "Emma was absolutely amazing. From the engagement photos to the wedding photos, the pictures turned out beautifully. Everyone commented on how great we looked. Emma was knowledgeable, helpful, and professional.
"She even helped me into my corset back wedding dress which was really above and beyond. I’d happily recommend her to anyone."
21. Lily & White - Essex
Terry from the Lily & White Wedding Photography team says, "Winning the Hitched award for wedding photography in the South East means so much to me and my business, as the core of the awards is about showing good customer service, as recognised by my couples who give me 100% positive feedback.
"I'm actually delighted to have won this award two times in a row, which shows how important the feedback form my couples is, so I'd love to thank them too as without them, Lily & White would not be able to continue to offer such great wedding photography."
Led by professional photography Terry James, Lily & White have been photographing and capturing couples' weddings for years, with so many truly gushing reviews based on their services. Their packages include a range of different coverage options, additional extras and even the opportunity to have a 30-page luxury wedding album made for you.
22. Martin James Photography & Videography - Essex
With almost two decades worth of experience as a photographer, Martin James is a seasoned pro who can most certainly be trusted with capturing your wedding. Striving to capture as many special moments as possible, Martin offers a variety of wedding photography packages which suit a variety of wedding budgets and needs.
With a staggering 107 five-star reviews on his Hitched listing, and 100% of couples recommending his faultless services, it's easy to see why he was one of our prestigious Wedding Award winners. Explaining how he is worth 'every single penny', one couple wrote, "Martin is an amazing photographer, he got to know us before our wedding so we felt really comfortable with him on the day.
"On the morning of our wedding he took some stunning pictures without us really knowing he was there. Martin knew we were going on honeymoon for 3 weeks the week after our wedding so he made the effort to have all our photos edited and back to us digitally before we went.
"Since our wedding I have recommended Martin to three friends who are all currently planning a wedding as we have so much faith and confidence in him and were so pleased with our choice of photography from both a personal and professional point of view."
23. Amie Hibbert Photography - Essex
Amie Hibbert Photography is a business based in the South East of England. Using a natural and candid approach, Amie aims to shoot couples' wedding day by capturing every detail from the lace wedding cake to the unusual wedding transport so nothing is left out.
Her gold package gives couples a full day of coverage from the morning right through to the first dance, along with an album full of candid pictures and portraits with your new partner and wedding crew.
Having hired Amie, one couple said, "We had Amie as our wedding photographer and she was just amazing. We had a lot of contact before the wedding to finalise all the details, she helped us find ideas for what sort of photos we could try which really made it feel more personal and fun on the day.
"The end photos were absolutely perfect too, she managed to capture the main events and all the extra little details just perfect. We had so many friends and family asking for copies as they just loved how they turned out. I would 100% recommend."
24. John Higgitt Photography - Essex
Based in Harlow, Essex, John Higgitt Photography have been capturing weddings since 2010 and have over a decade of experience in the industry. Though favouring more natural and candid wedding photography styles, John is also open minded to take requests for particular shots, traditional pictures and whatever it is his couples have in mind.
His 21 five-star reviews are absolutely bursting with praise for John's wedding photography and customer service, and on winning his Hitched Wedding Award, he told us, "As always my photography wouldn’t work if it wasn't for the wonderful clients I have the pleasure to photograph on their very special day. So to then to receive lovely, positive feedback is just the icing on the cake, excuse the pun.”
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25. Outside and Instant Photography - Hampshire
Husband and wife team James and Charlotte have been running Outside and Instant Photography since 2016 and know exactly how to create wedding pictures worth treasuring. On winning their Hitched Wedding Award, Charlotte said, “James and I were thrilled to have received the 2023 Hitched Award for photography in Hampshire.
"We put everything into our couples day from planning the day to the finished photography gallery. We are over the moon that our couples have the best experience with us and thankful they have taken the time to leave such wonderful feedback, giving future couples knowledge and assurance of a professional and friendly experience with us."
And speaking of wonderful feedback, one couple said the husband and wife duo must have covered 'a marathon in steps' capturing all their amazing wedding pictures - now that's dedication.
26. Robinson Road Photography - Hampshire
Award winning wedding photographers Daisy and Selina are the creative minds behind Robinson Road Photography and specialise in vintage, contemporary, rustic and bohemian wedding photography styles, focussing on the more natural and candid style of shooting.
Believing in customer satisfaction and enjoyment first, one of their main priorities when shooting a wedding is to ensure a couple feel as comfortable as possible in front of the camera. Proving this to be true, one of their many five star reviews reads, "Everyone is a model for this photography duo. Being awkward and camera shy such as I it was lovely to feel so at ease."
Also offering aerial drone photo and video services, you can capture your day from angles you never knew were possible. Putting the couple at the heart of everything they do, the team say, "We believe that love is for everyone, and we want to help you tell your story."
27. Sofita Photography - Hampshire
Specialising in traditional, fine art and artistic wedding photography, Sofita Photography has eight five-star reviews on Hitched and is one of our acclaimed Wedding Award winners this year. She believes there is real beauty in simplicity and this really comes through in her natural, beautiful wedding pictures. Happy to travel, a wedding outside of the South East of England is no problem for her.
Speaking about her experience hiring Sophie, one customer said, "Sophie was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding photos. She was not only professional but very easy going and so quick to respond. She knew exactly what kind of style we wanted and our wedding photos were absolutely beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for anything more.
"She captured the day perfectly and came back to us quicker than we were expecting - she's also so lovely and it made such a difference to have such a friendly and bubbly lady as part of our special day. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough."
28. Maria Photography - Hampshire
Maria Photography offers fun and relaxed-style wedding photography for couples in Hampshire and beyond. Boasting a romantic and 'light' style of shooting, she prides herself on being a story-teller first and foremost, striving to achieve the most authentic photographs for her couples.
Proving that she cares about her couples, Maria also offers a 'pay it monthly' wedding package which gives couples struggling to save for their wedding the opportunity to opt for monthly payments instead of paying everything in one go.
One of her customers said, "Maria is a unique photographer, I love her attention to detail and how she organised my wedding, from the group photos to the poses for my hubby and I. She always answered quickly and delivered most of my photos in less than a week. She is amazing and I love every single picture that she took. I highly recommend her services."
29. All Occasions Photography - Hampshire
All Occasions Photography is a wedding photography duo who exclusively photograph weddings throughout the South East of England and overseas, too.
Owners Steven and Karen have more than two decades of experience in telling stories through photography and love to showcase their blend of vibrancy and traditional styles, making their wedding photography both unique and memorable. Seriously passionate about what their couples want and need, they are proud to offer affordable wedding photography to nearlyweds.
Of their 25 five-star reviews, one couple wrote, "Steven and Karen were fantastic. Not only did we get amazing photos, we also got guided on the day, without feeling forced, awkward or pressured. Their personalities make you feel relaxed and that's just what you need when not used to being centre of attention.
"I have already recommended them to a few friends, and people have asked us for details as they were really impressed."
30. Emily Sandoval Photography - Hampshire
Emily Sandoval Photography is a company which specialises in intimate weddings throughout Cornwall and Hampshire and absolutely loves being able to capture couples' special day through her lens.
She prides herself on treating her couples as if they are her friends as, in her own words, "I will be third-wheeling some intimate moments, so it is important to me that you are as comfortable around me as you possibly can be."
Her Hitched reviews are glowing, with all of her couples giving her a 100% recommendation rate and one saying, "We were lucky enough to have Emily photograph our small, quirky 1950s vintage wedding in October 2022. We honestly couldn’t have chosen anyone better. From the first contact Emily’s enthusiasm and bubbly personality shone through.
"On the day it honestly felt like it was a friend there with us, and not a photographer. Emily was a great help and calming presence while getting ready, and she truly went above and beyond. All our guests commented on how lovely she was and that she was the perfect blend of bossy (in a good way!) and fun.
"But the main thing is…the photos are just amazing. We had a taster gallery within a week and the whole online gallery was ready just four weeks later. The photos are so beautiful and everything we hoped for and more. Emily totally captured the fun, colour and joy from our special day, and we now have our precious memories forever, just the way we wanted them to be. Emily, you are a star."
31. Tony Reardon Photography - Hampshire
Specialising in a relaxed and discrete wedding photography style, Tony Reardon Photography is based in Hampshire in the South East of England and love capturing milestone moments for their couples.
Tony Reardon offers four comprehensive wedding photography packages, covering a wide range of services and prices so couples can choose the one which suits their needs (and budget!) best.
With seven five-star reviews and three real weddings on the Hitched site, Tony's couples have plenty of good things to say about their experience. One reviewer wrote, "I don't know where to start, from the first contact with Tony all the way to the wedding day I had only good experiences.
"Tony captured our day perfectly, his professionalism, friendliness and ability as a photographer shone through. We weren't overly directed which is great, but he gave us gentle guidance on how to capture the best photos. Thank you again and please book with Tony if you can, you won't regret it."
32. Joe Lillywhite Photography - Hampshire
Joe Lillywhite Photography is a wedding photography business based in Hampshire. Though he specialises in a casual and candid style, Joe is also a perfectionist at heart and is very detail-oriented, helping to paint the perfect picture of your wedding through his photography.
He loves photographing relaxed and fun weddings, which shines through in his cool and chic photographs. Speaking about his work, Joe says, "My couple's often comment that they didn't even realise I was there when certain moments were captured, and that's the way I work, by blending in. I'm there to tell the story of the best day of your life, and trust me, it will be."
All of his 17 Hitched reviewers have given him five-stars for his services, with one saying, "Joe was a complete master of disguise who captured every moment of our big day. He was so patient and friendly and an absolute pleasure to have around. Some of the photos were so cool that we are scratching our brains wondering how he did it. I would definitely recommend Joe."
33. NJBT Photography - Hampshire
Solo wedding photographer NJBT Photography is run by industry pro Natasha. She's an inquisitive photographer with an adventurous spirit and loves capturing important celebrations and shooting beautiful moments as they unfold.
Her affordable wedding photography prices start from just £400 and range from two-hour light coverage to full-day photography and include a range of services and extras from canvases and wall art to photo books and, of course, digital images.
Of her 16 Hitched reviews, 100% of couples recommended Natasha's services with one saying, "I cannot express how wonderful it was to have Natasha alongside us on our special day. Her ideas were so creative and thoughtful, really taking the time to capture the couple as people and bringing them to life through her photography.
"It was incredibly refreshing to have so much fun brought into the process of professional photography. Her bright and warm nature is a major asset to her craft. If you are looking for a photographer who will work alongside you and not just for you, then Natasha is the perfect choice."
34. Faye's Photos - Hampshire
Specialising in luxury wedding photography with a keen interest in micro-weddings, Faye's Photos provide couples with vibrant, romantic and fun wedding photographs they'll want to keep forever.
Her micro-weddings package includes four hours of coverage, a welcome gift, engagement or practice photography session, a 40-page wedding guide and more. For a full day's coverage, you get everything in the micro-weddings package, as well as a full eight hours of coverage and more.
100% of couples across Faye's Photos' 13 five-star reviews reviews said they would recommend her services, with one saying, "Faye was absolutely wonderful at our wedding, I really felt listened to with what kind of photos I did and didn't want and she made me feel very comfortable in front of the camera. Would definitely recommend her service, the photos are beautiful and Faye is lovely too."
35. Tansley Photography - Hampshire
Made up of wedding photography duo Carol and Paul, Tansley Photography is a photography company based in Hampshire. They have been capturing special moments at weddings for more than a decade and are both extremely passionate about what they do.
Putting couples at the forefront of everything they do, the photography team strive to make their nearlyweds feel as comfortable as possible in front of the camera.
Though they are wedding photographers in the South East of England, Carol and Paul are happy to travel to weddings further afield and also offer fine wedding albums as an add-on to their services.
"Wow, what can I say that will do justice to how good our photos were?" One reviewer said. "It is evident why Paul and Carol are so highly rated as our photos captured the day so perfectly and having them both taking photos let us see so many moments that we wouldn't have seen without them.
"If you're in any doubt about contacting them then you shouldn't be as they were all around excellent from first contact straight through to the big day. The communication was great and they had such welcoming and calming personalities."
36. ASRPHOTO - Hampshire
Award-winning wedding photographer Scott, founder of ASRPHOTO, offers couples across South East England and beyond a versatile approach to their wedding pictures.
With no set-in-stone style, he strives to work closely with his couples to find the style and approach that suits them, giving a truly bespoke and personalised service. His attention to detail and luxurious finish is evident in his work, making it no surprise he's one of our 2023 award-winners.
He has a staggering 186 five-star reviews on Hitched - one of the highest numbers in his category - all of which say they would recommend him to others. Offering an exclusive bonus offer for Hitched couples, he's one to look at.
"Scott is incredible and is definitely gifted with a natural eye for creating stunning photographic memories," one reviewer said, "Every wedding needs a Scott."
37. Simon K Lewis Photography - Hampshire
Serving couples in Hampshire and across the UK, Simon K Lewis Photography is a wedding photography company with a mission is to 'authentically capture the story of your big day' by using a 'largely unobtrusive approach' while doing so.
For his premium customers, Simon creates a luxurious photo album to present a selection of the best shots from your day, as well as a private online gallery for all packages purchased through him.
Couples planning a wedding slightly further afield from Hampshire will be delighted to know there are no additional wedding costs with Simon's service, as he doesn't charge travel expenses for weddings within 100 miles of Hampshire - a radius much larger than many other suppliers.
Of his 14 five-star wedding reviews, 100% of his Hitched couples recommend him, with one writing, "Simon is not only a superb technical photographer, but he genuinely cares about the couples and people he captures and succeeds in the challenging task of truly capturing the raw emotion in their key moments.
"We were blown away by his images, which made our day look as glorious as it felt. They captured all the love and emotion we felt, and he did all this so subtly and charmingly on the day. He was a delight to spend time with - a genuine, caring personality with enormous talent. Thank you Simon."
38. Adela Photography - Hampshire
Specialising in natural, documentary-style wedding photography in Hampshire and beyond is Adela Pike, owner of Adela Photography. Using her high-quality camera equipment, Adela works within the shadows of your wedding, ensuring every memorable and fleeting moment is captured perfectly.
A creative storyteller, Adela's relaxed and down-to-earth approach is evident in her 20 five-star reviews with many praising her organic and caring attitude towards photographing their wedding. One wrote, "I love, love, love this lady. She was so patient with us and has a good eye for detail. I couldn't find a single photo I wasn't happy with."
On winning her Hitched Wedding Award, Adela told us, "I have been very fortunate to have been employed by the nicest, happiest couples who appreciated my photography style and loved the way I worked. For them to spend their time to write beautiful reviews means everything to me.
"I hope that any potential couples will read these reviews and trust that I will work hard for them to capture images of their special day. Thank you to Hitched as well who have read my reviews and kindly awarded me as one their winners."
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39. CPLavery Photography - Kent
Specialising in weddings as well as other momentous occasions is CPLavery Photography, run by owner Colin Lavery. With more than eight years experience in the photography industry, Colin strives to capture the authenticity of couples on their wedding day using a documentary-style approach, shooting the moments that really matter.
Included in his most comprehensive wedding photography package is up to 1,000 edited images, giving couples plenty of choice when it comes to gorgeous snaps of their wedding day. He can also provide the services of a second wedding photographer if you would prefer a team of shooters to capture your special day.
It's no surprise Colin was one of our Hitched Wedding Award photography winners this year as he has more than 50 glowing five-star reviews from Hitched couples who can't praise his services enough. One wrote, "I really enjoyed working with Colin. His effortless ability to interact with our family and friends was moving.
"My wife and I were sad to see him go at the end of the night but were also happy because we knew we had made the right choice. The photos he took were very beautiful and the memories he left us with are wonderful."
40. Victoria Green Photography - Kent
Favouring a very natural wedding photography style is Victoria Green Photography who is based in Kent, but works weddings further afield, too. With a focus on storytelling and celebrating candid moments, you only have to look at her portfolio to see how comfortable couples feel working with her.
Though happy to offer gentle direction, Victoria's focus is on capturing natural moments as they unfold, and uses her bubbly and fun energy to get the most out of her couples as she captures their special day.
With a whopping 51 Hitched reviews (all five-star, by the way!), there's no doubt that she provides a wedding-worthy service. One wrote, "Victoria was an amazing photographer for our wedding day, she is so friendly and enthusiastic. She fitted right in with our friends and family and make extra effort to get to know everyone.
"She went the extra mile for us to make our day extra special and this is something that won't be forgotten."
41. Photography by Petrina - Kent
Photography by Petrina is a wedding photography business which focuses on capturing the candid moments that make a wedding special. From small, intimate weddings to traditional big receptions, owner Petrina Reynolds can capture it perfectly for you.
Focussing on precision and planning, Petrina guarantees to get each and every special moment of your wedding day on camera and offers a complimentary pre-wedding shoot with all of her wedding packages to give couples a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera.
She has 23 five-star reviews, one of which reads, "Petrina was so friendly and professional from the first moment we met. She took time with us to make sure she understood us as a couple which make us feel so at ease.
"We planned the whole day with Petrina and she guided us through. We're so thrilled with our photos they captured our day so beautifully."
42. Prestige Weddings - Kent
Specialising in fun, colourful and natural wedding photography are Prestige Weddings, a photography and videography company based in Margate, Kent. Owner Daniel, and his team have decades of experience photographing and filming within the wedding industry covering both UK weddings and celebrations abroad.
Their seven reviews on Hitched are all five-star and really advocate for this business and their customer service and satisfaction levels. One reviewer wrote, "I wish every couple the fantastic service that we received, we felt so comfortable and special.
"What we experienced yesterday (wedding day) was none other than sheer talent, passion and willingness to please. From the booking to the day, we were never given any reason to worry. It goes without saying that the pricing for this service made us feel like thieves also. Thank you very much."
43. WB Photography - Kent
Offering couples the ultimate non-intrusive wedding photography experience are WB Photography who are based in Kent, but cater to weddings across the UK. Owner William strongly believes that wedding photography 'celebrates today's joy and preserves yesterday's treasured memories'.
With 15 five-star reviews, their services have impressed more than a dozen Hitched couples and more, with one writing, "We really don’t know where to start. William has been on this journey with us from day one. From taking the most beautiful engagement shots, to shooting the most amazing wedding pictures.
"Putting us at ease the whole time making the experience fun, enjoyable and full of laughter. William has captured perfect memories for us without being invasive. We had wonderful comments from guests on the day and have had excellent feedback from all our family and friends.
"From the phone calls keeping in touch during the lead up to our wedding through some very difficult moments, to the rain falling from the sky when we arrived at the venue, William was calm and professional. We had no need to worry as he had a back up plan - fortunately the rain stopped and the photos, well they can speak for themselves."
44. Brendan O'Sullivan Photography - Kent
Based in Beckenham, Kent, Brendan O'Sullivan Photography loves shooting weddings of all sizes, from small intimate celebrations to large weddings of more than 350 people. Though based in Kent, Brendan has photographed weddings from Scotland to Somerset and is ready to shoot celebrations wherever his couples take him.
All 14 of his wedding couple reviews on Hitched gave Brendan five-stars, with one bride saying, "I wanted a photographer for my wedding day that would take amazing shots and not the typical wedding pictures everyone has. My husband isn't a stand-and-pose-type-of-guy.
"He spent the first half of the day with me, before making his way to the wedding venue taking sneaky shots of my soon-to-be-husband, did I mention he hates his picture being taken? Brendan was great at getting shots of him. After the ceremony he came with us to the tattoo parlour and then to the next venue.
"All my wedding pictures are amazing. There are a few that were staged and posed for but the rest were just naturally taken, which I love. He was very accommodating and made the day even more special"
45. Matt Trott Photography - Kent
Though based in Kent, Matt Trott Photography encourages his couples to take him all across the UK. Known for his ability to put his couples and their guests at ease, he's able to capture all of the perfect shots you need and organise everyone whilst being cool, calm and collected.
All you have to do is look at his portfolio to see why he's got an impressive 67 five-star reviews on Hitched and a 100% recommendation rate. One couple claim that hiring Matt was the best decision they made for their wedding, saying, "Matt isn’t just a photographer and artist, he is an experience curator, and such a lovely, kind person.
"The photos themselves were gobsmackingly-beautiful and we couldn’t be happier with them, honestly, they were above and beyond expectations for our wedding photos. But that’s not all, the whole experience we had with Matt was truly fantastic. From the moment we met him via video call, we knew his lovely calm temperament and gorgeous style of shooting was perfect for us.
"On the day, Matt was unreal. So professional and SO lovely to us and all our guests - we received so many compliments about him. He got absolutely all the shots we were after and more, we couldn’t believe it as he blended in so beautifully with our day, it didn’t feel like he was snapping away.
"He also took great care in making sure everyone felt comfortable and was so sweet and kind with children, too. I can’t say enough good things about Matt and his service. He worked so hard on putting our slideshow and gallery together and made it such a wonderful experience. We love him and so do our friends and family."
46. Christopher Bell Photography - Kent
Christopher Bell Photography is both a wedding photographer and a wedding photography teacher who has won a range of awards including the Hitched 2023 Wedding Award.
In his own words, "My approach to weddings is relaxed and unobtrusive yet I am always mindful as to why you’re sharing your day with me. I try to catch those moments you miss and ones you don’t ever want to forget, plus a few that your tipsy ushers might want to forget. I like to interact with guests as if I were one of them and as a result, capture moments that you keep for life."
Many of his reviewers praise his easy-going and friendly approach to wedding photography which no doubt helps to make them feel completely at ease in front of the lens. The process with Chris all feels very informal and calm, but that doesn't mean he misses any detail.
Of his five five-star reviews on Hitched, one reads, "Chris is an amazing photographer, who listened to what we wanted and the results completely blew us away. We are absolutely delighted with our wedding photos and everyone has commented on how amazing they are.
"Chris blended into the background, was unobtrusive but did what was needed to get the job done. He went above and beyond on our wedding day and it was an absolute pleasure to have him as our photographer."
47. GRC Photography - Kent
The GRCPhotography wedding photography company are a wedding photography duo who focus on covering weddings throughout the South East of England including London. Their wedding photography style is absolutely stunning with a really romantic feel to it.
Aiming to freeze even the most fleeting moments whilst remaining in the background of your wedding, Ryan and his partner Georgia want to capture the best parts of your day in the most timeless manner. With a range of packages to suit all budgets, they offer ceremony-only coverage, right the way through to full-day shooting.
Speaking about their experience with Ryan and Georgia in a five-star review, one couple wrote, "Absolutely stunning photos from GRCPhotography. Ryan and Georgia are both amazing at what they do, we really couldn't have asked for any better. They're very professional, listen to what you want and deliver far beyond expectations. Will continue to recommend."
48. Scott Kendall Photography - Kent
Kent-based wedding photographer Scott Kendall specialises in reportage and documentary-style wedding photography, meaning he focuses on capturing the most honest, real and emotional moments throughout a couples' wedding day.
In his own words, "I do not believe a wedding should be one long photoshoot. Memories should be created and then re-lived through photography, which is why it is so important to remember the day just how it was."
With eight years of full-time wedding photography under his belt, and having photographed more than 200 weddings, his experience is undeniable, and his portfolio speaks volumes.
With more than 90 reviews on his Hitched listing, it's clear to see why he's been awarded a Hitched Wedding Award. One couple said that choosing Scott to be their wedding photographer was the best decision they made in wedding planning - that just says it all!
49. Joseph Soliman Photography - Kent
Egyptian-born wedding photographer Joseph Soliman specialises in creating remarkable wedding photographs which preserve incredible memories for his couples. Since 2015, Joseph has been living his dream of photographing weddings after attending the British Academy of Photography to fulfil his true passion.
With a range of packages and the willingness to travel both UK and worldwide, his 11 five-star reviews explain just why he's such a popular Kent wedding photographer.
Having used his service, one couple said "Joseph did our wedding registry photos and was great from start to finish. Before the day he made sure to be clear on exactly what we wanted. On the day he arrived early to prepare and managed all the guests really well in a professional and kind manner.
"The photos we’ve received back are all great quality and look great. I would very much recommend hiring Joseph."
50. James Ireland Photography - Kent
James and Hannah are a husband and wife wedding photography duo who, together, make up James Ireland Photography. They are extremely experienced in their fields and have photographed more than 200 couples using their relaxed and beautiful style of photography.
Their focus is all about capturing the emotion-filled moments of a wedding , ensuring all the tears, laughter and moments in-between are captured in a natural way.
Of their 16 five-star reviews, one couple said, "James and his team were an absolutely essential part of our day. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They were absolutely invisible throughout the day, so lots of the photos were a genuine surprise, we absolutely did not see them take them.
"And in those parts where they were actively with us (couple prep, portraits, group shots, static artistic shots) - I felt like a movie star. Such a special, fun and absolutely exquisite experience."
51. Jodi Hanagan Photography - Kent
Jodi Hanahan Photography is based in Edenbridge in Kent, but covers weddings all over the UK. Jodi loves shooting adventures and love stories, allowing her natural style to tell a couple's story through photography. Her pictures have an authentic and artistic finish that couples adore.
With a number of optional extras for all of her packages, such as extended hours, elopement packages, second photographers, pre-wedding shoots and more, she is completely flexible with her services and does offer bespoke packages.
Of her 44 five-star reviews, 100% of Jodi's couples said they would recommend her services, with one saying that having Jodi at the wedding felt like having a close friend taking pictures, rather than a stranger.
52. SHOT by JFK Photography - Kent
SHOT By JFK Photography is a wedding photography business based in Rochester who has been photographing weddings for more than a decade. Owner of the business, John, offers a range of services as well as wedding photography including engagement photoshoots, ceremony live streaming, videography packages, wall art and more.
His ten five-star reviews are glowing, with 100% of his couples recommending his services and many praising his friendly nature and level of professionalism.
One couple said, "Absolutely brilliant, I can't say enough positives about John and Dawn. They were extremely professional, made everyone feel really comfortable. They were part of my perfect day and gave us loads of beautiful pictures. Our venue was a real trek up North and they came a day early to check out the venue etc. I can't fault them."
53. Leanne Gardiner Photography - Kent
Leanne Gardiner Photography is a wedding photography company based in London and Kent, but she covers weddings across the UK and worldwide as well. With more than a decade of experience documenting weddings, Leanne specialises in emotive and authentic photography styles which feel relaxed and informal.
Her comprehensive wedding package includes a complimentary engagement shoot which allows you to get to know her, as well as giving you a chance to get comfortable with being photographed together as a couple.
Leanne's couples have given her five-stars in 14 Hitched reviews, with one couple writing, "Leanne took the most amazing photos of our wedding day. I knew as soon as I booked my wedding that I wanted Leanne to photograph it - it had to be someone I trusted as it was only us and our children who attended so photos to show everyone were even more important than ever.
"Leanne put us all at ease - we all felt so comfortable and my children gave her big hugs when she left - as in a short space of time she’d made such an impact. Our photos were everything we had hoped for and more. I can’t thank Leanne enough - don’t hesitate to book her she’s truly amazing."
54. Tom Burley Studios - Kent
Tom Burley Studios, run by lead photographer Tom, is a wedding photography company based in Kent, but operating across the UK and worldwide for couples getting married further afield or abroad. His style of shooting focuses on authentic and natural photography, aiming to capture the unique connection between you and your partner on your wedding day.
With a selection of packages that offer a range of services and cater to a range of budgets, Tom's couples couldn't be happier with his services, giving him five-stars and a 100% recommendation rate. One couple said, "Tom has produced the most amazing photos of our wedding. He was exceptionally discreet and professional and, despite the weather, made the photos look stunning.
"The photos told the story of our day perfectly, capturing those really special magical moments that happened along way. A true professional and exceptionally skilful wedding photographer."
55. James Grist Photography - Kent
James Grist Photography is an award-winning wedding photographer who offers a range of skills and services which are tailored to each individual couple he works with.
Though based in Kent, he has experience photographing weddings across the entire UK and is happy to travel for your wedding. His reviews are glowing - one couple said, "James was an incredible photographer. I don't think I need to go into the quality of his photos because as you can see they are absolutely amazing.
"From the begin to the end of the process James did everything to make our day perfect. He was part of the family when he arrived in the morning, nothing was too much for him and he just fitted in. With the service James provides its the little things that mean the most. When he arrived he already knew everyone's names, he took time in our consultation to learn who everyone was and on the day it was remarkable who he remembered.
"When it comes to photos he remembered every request we made and fitted them in seamlessly with ease. The day ran so smoothly and James was so professional and experienced in how he approach all photos. James understood how important our family was and captured this amazingly. I am absolutely over the moon with each and every photo and honestly blown away."
56. Lois Brown Photography - Kent
Lois Brown Photography has a range of wedding photography packages ranging from a three-hour ceremony coverage package from £350, to a full day of shooting for £1,100. She also offers couples the chance to get to know her before the wedding during a gorgeous pre-wedding photoshoot which is both affordable and a lovely way to build a relationship together.
In her own words, she explains, "I understand not all couples thrive in the spotlight, so I take time getting to know you to ensure you feel at ease. I specialise in capturing wedding celebrations in a documentary and candid style and aim to blend in during the event, getting those natural 'in the moment' shots."
Lois is recommended by 100% of her seven five-star reviewers, with one saying, "The beautiful Lois photographed our wedding in Rochester, Kent. We can’t thank Lois enough for capturing our special day. I’m notorious for being very awkward in front of the camera and usually don’t like pictures of myself, but meeting Lois really put me at ease.
"Lois captured the most amazing candid shots of everyone and I’m not sure how she did it, but she also captured everyone’s unique personalities. I honestly look at my wedding photos almost everyday because I’m in awe of them."
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57. KJA Photography - Oxfordshire
Speaking about her award win, Kimberley from KJA Photography told us, “I feel so blessed and loved that I have won an award. I don't see my couples as clients. Instead, they become part of the KJA Photography family and reading reviews from them, knowing how much they loved having me and the memories I have given them is why I love my job.
"Receiving feedback really does help my business grow and I'm forever thankful to all my beautiful couples. What a great way to start 2023. ”Absolutely over the moon with the service we received from Kim. She made everything less of a worry on the day, made everyone feel happy and comfortable and made sure we got every shot we wanted.
"I would definitely recommend KJA Photography 1000%, for the personal and professional touch."
58. Nelson Photos - Oxfordshire
Nelson Photos may be based in Chinnor, England, but owner Paul is happy to serve weddings both UK-wide and internationally. His passion for natural, unposed and unobtrusive wedding photography is evident when looking through his portfolio and he truly believes a wedding day is not just a photo session, but a day for enjoying the company and making memories you'll cherish forever.
And it's no surprise his couples' passion for him matches his passion for capturing their weddings. With 18 five-star reviews, he has an excellent track record with his clients. One wrote, "Paul is amazing. He is extremely professional, yet so approachable you'll feel like you're talking to an old friend. We hired him for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier.
"On the day, he arrived at the location early to make sure I was calm in the moments right before the ceremony, which I really appreciated. He was very discreet, and managed to capture all those special little moments that made our day so wonderful. The photos are gorgeous."
59. Taylor Wood Photography - Oxfordshire
Based in Oxfordshire, Taylor Wood Photography offer a huge range of wedding packages with different levels of coverage and a number of optional add-ons such as having an extra photographer to capture even more special moments, a gorgeous wedding photo album and even an engagement shoot.
Priding himself on his relaxed and easy-going approach, his committed to blending in and ensuring everyone being photographed feels completely at ease.
One of Taylor's seven-star reviews reads, "For once in my life, I was absolutely lost for words when Taylor sent our wedding album link through to us. They were everything we could have wished for and more. From the start to the finish, he captured everything and every little detail...even the dogs and babies!
He is so easy to get on with, nothing was ever too much for him, nothing was scripted and everything felt so natural. I would recommend Taylor over and over again and I would happily have him to photograph any of our big events. There aren't enough words to thank Taylor, absolutely incredible work."
60. Paige Mary Photography and Makeup - Oxfordshire
Multi-talented Paige Mary Photography and Makeup can offer you two very important wedding services, all in one supplier. Available for both wedding photography and wedding makeup, she can photograph your entire wedding day whilst also offering makeup touches throughout the day and evening - what a touch!
Recommended by 100% of her couples, Paige Mary has 11 five-star reviews, one of which reads "Paige is not only a photographer but a make up artist too which was so convenient on the day for the bridesmaids and touch ups.
"The photos we’ve had back are ones we will treasure forever and we couldn’t be happier with them. I would highly recommend Paige for any photography need but especially a wedding."
61. Kirsty Cox Photography - Oxfordshire
Favouring natural styles with an emphasis on the candid moments, Kirsty Cox Photography serves weddings in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and her home county of Oxfordshire. She loves creating vibrant, bright and colourful images which really catch the eye and tell a couple's story.
On winning her Hitched Wedding Award, Kirsty told us “I’d like to thank all of my couples for the amazing feedback over the years. It means a lot to me to know that my work is appreciated. I'm over the moon to have won a Hitched Wedding Award for two years running and I'm now looking forward to seeing what 2023 has to offer.”
Kirsty has more than 30 five-star reviews with 99% of her couples recommending her services.
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62. Charlotte Stoneham Photography - Surrey
Hampshire and Surrey wedding photographer Charlotte Stoneham truly puts the couples at the heart of everything she does. In her own words, she says: "Let me look after you whilst you enjoy every second of this incredible day."
Passionate about documenting special stories in an unobtrusive and friendly way, all you have to do is look through her portfolio to understand why she has more than 20 glowing five-star reviews from her couples.
One says, "Wow. I don't even know where to start... Charlotte has been a dream from start to finish. She is the loveliest person and made me and my husband feel at ease straight away. When we first met at our pre-wedding shoot, we knew Charlotte was going to fit right in with our wedding day - and she did just that.
"Charlotte captured the day beautifully and they're photos we will treasure forever. They're perfect. We can't thank you enough."
63. Raul Gori Wedding Photographer - Surrey
Covering Surrey, Kent and London weddings is wedding photographer Raul Gori, who also offers bespoke destination wedding photography to UK couples, shooting everywhere and anywhere, including Italy and beyond. He specialises in snapping authentic moments in a unique and striking way and is so passionate about his work and the fact that he gets to document your adventures.
Raul's artistic style is a hit with his couples who have awarded him with more than a dozen five-star reviews. One wrote, "I highly recommend Raul and am so thankful I found him. We can't begin to say enough about how amazing Raul is. He took our engagement and wedding photos and was absolutely amazing to work with. He went out of his way to make us comfortable.
"He was also incredibly helpful in making recommendations for other needs we had when planning our wedding. He made working with him very easy and he did an amazing job capturing our special day. Although he wasn't based in London, he flew here to make our day special."
64. Natalia Case Photography - Surrey
Wedding photographer Natalia Case was born in Poland, but calls London home. She's a true believer that love is a crazy adventure, and it should be her who captures the ride.
In her own words, "I believe that each wedding should be curated to your individuality, so throw the rule book out of the window and make it your own. My work is fun, timeless and creative. My inspiration is driven by my love of symmetry, with lots of styles and colours (think Wes Anderson's films). I love weddings big and small. The crazier and quirkier the better."
And her couples love her right back, with one saying, "If I could rate Nat 100 stars I would. She was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end and I would recommend her to anyone looking to hire a wedding photographer. She is extremely professional, super friendly and an incredibly talented photographer. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better. We also booked the second photographer option as we had quite a few guests and are so pleased we did.
"She was so patient with the group photos where rounding up our guests was like herding cats, I don’t know how she did it but it was so great to have such a calming presence there. The wedding photos are stunning and there are so many fantastic photos to choose from. I cannot recommend her enough.
"She radiates joy and it was so lovely to have someone so positive and fun to capture the day and it shines through in the photos. Thank you Nat."
65. Nigel Harvey Photography - Surrey
Though based in Guildford, Nigel Harvey Photography covers weddings in Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, West Sussex and his home county of Surrey. He's been photographing weddings for more than a decade now and specialises in natural and candid shooting styles with a photojournalistic approach.
He loves watching weddings unfold organically and takes a similar approach to the way he captures them.
One of his six five-star Hitched reviews praises Nigel's calm and reassuring presence, saying, "Nigel was a calm and relaxing presence to our day. He joined me and my bridesmaids at 9:30am he spent time chatting to us, making us feel relaxed around him to get some of the most wonderful, emotional photos of us getting ready.
"We have just had our photos back and watching them on the slideshow has been so emotional, he captured every moment and emotion of us and our guests. The dancing photos were funny to look back on too, it really is like reliving the day. Nigel is so fantastic at capturing the most intimate in the moment photos without you knowing, the raw emotions of the photos are more than I could imagine.
"Nigel spent the whole day with us at our wedding, and didn’t leave until 9:30pm at the earliest. Thank you Nigel for making me and my husband so relaxed, for fixing my wedding veil when it kept falling out and for capturing the beauty of our day so perfectly."
66. David Tinkler Photography - Surrey
David Tinkler Photography is a wedding photographer who covers a range of areas across the South East of England and throughout the whole of the UK. With a background in sports photography, he is no stranger to fast-paced events and using his love of spontaneity to capture every breath-taking moment.
As well as capturing pictures, David prides himself on the calm and organised presence he adds to his couples' weddings. He has more than 30 five-star reviews and offers both colour and black and white photography services as well as highlight videos, an additional photographer and in-person consultations.
One couple said, "Our wedding photographs were simply stunning - David is a very talented photographer and the quality of the pictures and video that we received were superb. What stood out for us most was the natural way David blended in with our family and guests, capturing some of the most precious moments we have shared together.
"He even managed to capture all the little things that meant so much to us - it was as if he had known us all our lives. So very grateful and lucky to have chosen such a wonderful man to photograph our special day - absolutely perfect - and the memories he took for us will be treasured forever. Highly recommended."
67. Indigo Images - Surrey
Based in Surrey but covering weddings in all of South East England is Indigo Images, a wedding photography business led by professional photography expert Ryo Ishikawa. With an eye for capturing evocative and eye-catching wedding pictures, he loves being able to showcase his couples' raw emotions through his photography.
His documentary-style helps to tell a story with every wedding he captures, and he is very much inspired by romance.
Of his 12 five-star reviews, one reads, "Ryo was excellent and just what we wanted for our wedding. We love the candid, relaxed style of our photos capturing all the important parts of the day. Ryo is lovely - we can both be a bit awkward in front of the camera but he made us feel relaxed and blended into the background seamlessly, taking some amazing shots when we didn’t know we were being snapped.
"It was also great to have the engagement shoot before the wedding, so we could get used to being photographed as a couple. Thank you so much."
68. Photo Bart - Surrey
Photo Bart is a Surrey-based wedding photography business led by lead photographer Bart. With a simple approach, Bart says, "I focus on you, your emotions, laughter, and tears. Every wedding day is unique and each couple has their own story to tell. I will capture those moments so you can remember them for years to come."
"We LOVE Bart’s photos," says one of his couples, "He captured every single moment of the day, we can’t stop looking through the photos and when we do we’re instantly transported back to the day.
Bart was so easy and stress free to work with, he accommodated our every request and made creative suggestions of photos we never would have thought of."
The couple continue, "Most of the time we had no idea he was there (in the best way!) and he had the perfect balance between making sure the group shots were done but most of the time he was discreetly capturing every moment, detail, guest, facial expression. He was also super quick to deliver the photos, within less than a month of our wedding. Bart, thank you, you did an incredible job."
Photo Bart has more than 50 five-star reviews on Hitched, a staggering amount that prove just how much of a hit he is with his couples!
69. Carl Glancey Photography - Surrey
South East of England wedding photographer Carl Glancey began his wedding photography career after taking wedding pictures for a colleague sparked something magical inside him. At that point, and having studied photography, he decided to go pro and hasn't looked back since.
Carl's extensive wedding photography packages are comprehensive and cover everything you could possibly want and his styles are influenced by contemporary themes and a candid feel.
"Carl is everything you need from a wedding photographer (and much more!) - h is highly efficient, an excellent communicator, trustworthy, fun and professional but with that personal touch" says one of his couples. They continue, "He notices beautiful art which you'd never even think of shooting. We were and are extremely impressed with him. If you don't book him, you'll regret it. He's fab."
His 12 five-star reviews on Hitched are all glowing and he's recommended by 100% of his couples.
70. Denise Winter Photography - Surrey
Denise Winter Photography prides herself on telling stories through her wedding photographs and loves capturing authentic moments throughout her couples day. Covering weddings and events throughout the UK and further afield her comprehensive wedding packages can include additional photographers, extended hours, sunset photoshoots and more.
With a whopping 55 five-star reviews, it's no surprise she's made it onto our list of the best wedding photographers in the South East of England. One of her reviews reads, "We highly recommend booking Denise to capture your special day. The photos she took are beautiful and she instantly made us feel at ease when we met her.
"Denise is so skilled with her photography and she captured all the small details that could of easily been overlooked. Our guests absolutely loved her aswell and commented on how professional she was. We are so pleased with the photos, Thank you so much for capturing our day. We can’t wait to hire you again for any future special occasions!"
71. Senior Mac Photography - Surrey
With a wealth of services up for grabs, Senior Mac Photography offer couples pre wedding photo shoots, drone photography, wedding photo booth studios, framed and mounted prints, print thank you cards and more! This husband and wife duo love to combine elegant, beautiful portraits with candid and authentic pictures to create a truly wonderful wedding album for their couples.
Speaking about their services, one couple said, "Vicky and Phil were just incredible! Couldn't have asked for better photographers for our big day. The pre-wedding shoot was great as we got to know them and get comfortable in front of the camera. On the day they were amazing, like little photo ninjas - didn't know about half the photos they took but they captured the day so perfectly.
"Senior Mac Photography helped to make our day perfect and we couldn't have asked for better. They are beautiful photographers and beautiful people who will make you feel so relaxed and comfortable. Highly recommended."
72. Blanca Anais Photography - Surrey
Though based in Surrey, wedding photographer Blanca Anais is willing and ready to capture weddings both across the UK and world-wife. Her natural and light style of photography is breath-taking - we'd highly recommend taking a look at her portfolio if you're looking to be wowed. With a number of packages from light coverage to a full day of shooting, Blanca has something for every couple.
She has eight five-star reviews and a stellar recommendation rate. One couple said, "Blanca did an AMAZING job captured our wedding in Chelsea beautifully. The pictures are absolutely incredible, just what we wanted. We are very happy with the service she provided and she was always very responsive to emails and questions both before and after the wedding.
"On the day Blanca made us feel at ease so it was a pure joy to had our photos taken. Would absolutely recommend her."
73. Radski Photography - Surrey
Radski Photography, led by award-winning wedding photographer Radek has a wedding photography style which combines contemporary portraiture with photojournalistic techniques. He loves natural, relaxed wedding photography with an added element of creativity and prides himself on showing the beauty, grace and enthusiasm at every wedding he shoots.
Though he has many comprehensive wedding packages, Radek understands that every wedding is one-of-a-kind and is always open to personalisation and bespoke packages in order to really satisfy his couples.
Of his 18 glowing five-star reviews, one couple said, "Radek was brilliant, we are so happy we hired him and are very grateful to him for capturing the whirlwind of our wedding celebrations. My husband and I can feel awkward posing for photos but he made us feel very comfortable and natural and worked flexibly with our space and setting.
"Radek’s approach felt very personalised to our laidback style and he demonstrated a high degree of experience and knowledge that resulted in some amazing images which we are very happy with. I highly recommend."
The Best Wedding Photographers in West Sussex
These West Sussex wedding photographers have some seriously impressive reviews.
74. Ebourne Images - West Sussex
Ebourne Images, run by owner Maria, is a East Sussex-based wedding photography business with a captivating photographic style. Speaking about winning her Hitched Wedding Award, Maria told us, "I am delighted to win the Hitched Wedding Award. Being just 1% of all wedding photographers to achieve this accolade is something I am very proud of.
"I am grateful to all my lovely couples who have been so wonderful to photograph and have inspired me to produce artistic and creative memories for them to keep forever. Thank you to them all for their fabulous reviews"
And speaking of reviews, all of Maria's have awarded her five-stars across all areas!
75. Vinegar & Brown Photography - West Sussex
Vinegar & Brown Photography is a wedding photography duo led by owner Jason Baughan. The team here love to blend modern and vintage photography styles with a hint of fine-art photography in there. Their packages range from two hour coverage to a full 10-hour day and they cover weddings throughout the UK as well as abroad.
One of their 28 five-star reviews reads, "We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. As a couple we aren’t ones for taking lots of photos so we were really worried about having a camera in our faces all day, but Jason made us feel so comfortable and was directive to help us look our best.
"We were looking for timeless, candid family photos that we are proud to put up in our home as a newly married couple and that’s exactly what we got. Each photo told a story and captured a moment, helping us remember the day and not forget a minute."
76. CostaWeddingsUK - West Sussex
Offering truly bespoke overage of the most momentous occasions is award-winning wedding photographer CostaWeddingsUK. Costa loves getting to know his couples as he believes this helps him capture their authentic emotions and deliver the most heart-warming wedding album possible.
Costa has almost 20 five-star reviews on Hitched with a stellar 100% recommendation rate from his couples who can't praise him enough for his services.
One couple wrote, "Costa! What a photographer! From the moment we met on FaceTime a month before our wedding, we could tell he truly cared and loved his job. We immediately got along as we shared similar values and vision for how the day should run. We kept in regular contact on the lead up to the big day. When we finally met, Costa was such a positive presence to be around.
"He brought joy and excitement to the day and it wouldn’t have been the same day without him. Every one of our guests were so complimentary about him which made us feel at ease as he very quickly became a part of the extended family. We are so thankful for choosing Costa and putting our trust in him.
"We received some preview photos quite quickly after and they were better than we could have ever expected. Thank you, Costa, for being a part of the story. We couldn’t recommend anyone more."
77. Gabriela Matei - West Sussex
Gabriela Matei is a talented wedding photographer who, in her own words, loves to 'capture the real, human moments of your day' and offers her natural and organic style of wedding photography to her couples.
On winning her prestigious Hitched Wedding Award, she said, "I'm thrilled to have won the Hitched Wedding Award, it means so much to have my work recognised in this way. When it comes to weddings, the most important thing for me is to capture the story, the true emotions, and the atmosphere of the day in a way that's natural and true to who you are as a couple.
"So to know that my clients are happy with my work and that it's been recognised by the Hitched community, it's just the best feeling, thank you! I also want to thank all the couples who took the time to share their positive experiences, their feedback is so important to me. So, this award is a testament to all the hard work and dedication I put into every wedding I shoot, and I'm grateful for the recognition."
78. Scott Howard Weddings - West Sussex
Rounding up our list of the best wedding photographers in the South East of England is the fantastic Scott Howard Weddings, a UK-wide pro who is truly passionate about his work. In his own words, Scott believes that. "Your wedding isn’t just another event on the calendar; it marks the start of something wonderful and special, and I believe that your big day deserves nothing less than the very best.
Of his 13 five-star reviews, one reads, "Honestly, if there’s one piece of wedding advice I can give you, it’s get Scott as your wedding photographer. We are absolutely over the moon with our wedding photos, and all of our guests are also so impressed with them. We’ve already had so many of our guests ask to use Scott for their weddings as they’re so in love with the photos.
"Scott was professional, kind, passionate and excited about his work, and an absolute pleasure to have around on our special day. We both felt so comfortable around Scott and it made the photo shoots so much fun. I honestly cried when I saw the photos, Scott is extremely talented at what he does.
He truly went over and above for us over the whole wedding weekend and then got the photos to us really timely."
Once you choose the perfect wedding photographer in the South East, it's important you read up on out important questions to ask your wedding photographer, as well as the things your wedding photographer wants you to know.
