There’s a point in almost every initial chat where couples hesitate, share a nervous laugh, and say something they’re convinced must be completely original.
“We’re rubbish at having our photo taken.”
It’s usually followed by a flurry of explanations — that they’re not photogenic, that they hate posing, that they never know what to do with their hands. And every single time, I already know we’re going to be just fine.
I always respond in the same way:
“Let’s try something. Just look at each other.”
They do. One of them pulls a silly face. The other starts laughing. A genuine smile appears before they even realise it’s there. And I smile too, because that’s the moment I’m looking for.
“That’s all it takes,” I tell them. “Those in-between moments — that’s what I capture. If you look through my photographs, that’s exactly what you’ll see.”
Here are some of the other things couples say to me all the time — and why none of them worry me in the slightest.
“We’d love a few group photos… just not loads. And nothing too formal. But, you know, some.”
This one always makes me smile because it’s so wonderfully specific — and completely relatable.
Of course you care about the people in your life. You want photographs with your parents, grandparents, siblings and best friends. You just don’t want to spend half your wedding day herding people into position or calling names across a field.
And that makes perfect sense.
My approach is simple and stress-free. We start with one big group shot, then work our way down — close family, each side, and finally friends and the wedding party. It keeps everything flowing smoothly without dragging things out. No stiff lines, no endless variations, no awkward standing around.
Then you’re free to head straight back to enjoying your day, exactly as you should.
“We love your relaxed photos. Just… people having fun, laughing and hugging.”
This is usually the sentence that makes me know we’re going to be a perfect fit.
Capturing those moments is what I do best.
Most of my couples care far more about how their day feels than how it looks on paper. They’re drawn to images that are warm, natural, and full of life — the laughter, the hugs, the little chaotic moments, the quiet pauses, the energy of the dancefloor in those early hours.
Those are the moments that truly matter. That’s where the story of your day really lives.
“We don’t want to disappear for ages for photos.”
You’ve planned your wedding to spend time with your favourite people. The last thing you want is to vanish for hours while everyone else is enjoying themselves.
And honestly? Neither do I.
Couple photos don’t need to take over your day. We keep things relaxed and efficient, often slipping in little pockets of time rather than one long session. That way, you get beautiful, natural images and still get to fully enjoy your wedding.
In fact, stepping aside for a few photos can often be one of the loveliest moments of the day. It’s a chance to breathe, a moment together — just you, and me as your friendly third wheel. And if you fancy a break, I’m more than happy to hang back while you take a little walk together. After all, weddings are a lot of… well, peopling.
“We’re not very traditional.”
And that can mean a hundred different things.
No rigid timeline. Handfasting instead of vows. A pub, a field, or a woodland clearing. Mixing things up. Doing what feels right, rather than what’s expected.
I focus on weddings that prioritise what feels right over what’s expected. If your day reflects you rather than tradition, then you’re very much my kind of people.
“We want photos that feel like us.”
And that’s really what it’s all about.
You want your wedding photos to reflect you — your personalities, your relationships, the way your day truly felt — not a glossy version made to please someone else.
That’s exactly the kind of images I aim to create.
If this sounds like you
Almost all of my couples say these things. They don’t want to perform. They don’t want perfection. What they do want is warmth, connection, atmosphere — and photographs that feel genuinely real.
If you’re after a relaxed wedding photographer who will blend seamlessly into your day, embrace a little mischief, and capture the moments that truly matter, then we’ll probably get along brilliantly.
And if the idea of being “rubbish at photos” makes you nervous, don’t be — it’s something nearly all my couples say.
