Documentary Wedding Photographer - My Approach to your Wedding Day
What I love most about weddings are the bits people
wouldn’t typically call ‘the wedding.’
My ethos:
Documentary wedding photography is often described as "taking wedding photographs without posing or interrupting the scene." While technically true, this definition barely scratches the surface. It’s about weaving together the unfiltered, unscripted moments that tell the real story of a wedding—the fleeting glances, the quiet interactions, the chaos, the laughter, and everything in between.
It’s not just about avoiding posed shots; it’s about seeing beyond the obvious and preserving the emotions, connections, and spontaneity that make each wedding unique.
Weddings are so much more than the walking away in the sunset photos. I offer a style that is heavily focused on capturing those one-off moments. I offer an approach that has very little disturbance to your day, maximising your enjoyment, and offering a seamless, hands-off approach.
Why choose a documentary Style Photographer for your wedding day?
At first glance, the role of a documentary wedding photographer might seem straightforward. We don’t stage moments, direct your movements, or ask you to adjust your behaviour. We don’t handpick locations for the perfect shot or, at least in our case, introduce additional lighting to sculpt the scene.
Everything you see in my photographs unfolded naturally, just as it happened.
For me, weddings aren’t just about the big moments—they’re a celebration of your relationship and the connections you share with those around you. It’s one of the rare times in life when all your favourite people—family, old friends, colleagues—come together in one place, mixing different parts of your life into one unforgettable day.
The term candid means truthful—an honest way of documenting events without interference or manipulation. That’s exactly why I love documentary wedding photography; it allows me to preserve the real energy of the day, exactly as it happens.
There’s nothing better than seeing couples completely lost in the moment, surrounded by their favourite people, and being able to capture all the fun, humour, and emotion without interrupting or staging anything. I never ask people to repeat a moment or step aside for a better shot—real life doesn’t work like that, and neither does my photography.
So how does a Documentary Wedding photographer work on your wedding day?
How do I work on your wedding day?
Your wedding day is a story—one that deserves to be told in full, not just through the big, expected moments like the first kiss and first dance, but also through the in-between moments, the ones that often go unnoticed. That’s exactly what I’m there to capture.
From the moment I arrive, I blend in, becoming part of your guest list rather than just a supplier with a camera. I want to be more than your photographer—I want to be a friendly, reassuring presence, someone you can trust to put you at ease if things get a little stressful or emotional. My goal is for you to feel completely comfortable, knowing that I’m there to document the day naturally, as it unfolds.
You’ll have me for the entire day, from the morning preparations to the late-night dance floor chaos. I’ll capture all the little behind-the-scenes moments, the candid interactions, the laughter, and the raw, unscripted emotions. I cover everything—from the unposed, documentary shots to a few formal group photos (to keep the family happy), and of course, we’ll set aside a little time for some relaxed portraits of the two of you. No awkward posing, just natural, effortless images that show off your outfits, the setting, and most importantly, you.
My approach is all about letting you enjoy your wedding without interruption, trusting that the best moments happen when no one is being told what to do. This is your day, your story—I’m just there to capture it honestly, beautifully, and with a little humour along the way.