Wedding planning can feel like a lot, and choosing a photographer is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make.
These photos are how you’ll remember it all - the people, the emotions, and the weird little moments that made it yours.
So here’s my take on weddings, and what really matters to me when I’m photographing your day.
SO WHAT COMES NEXT?
the non-negotiables:
my couples
LOVE THE unscripted, messy, brilliant bits
you care about
REAL moments
over poses
you are throwing
one hell of
a party
TO CELEBRATE
exactly who YOU are
my couples
LOVE THE unscripted, messy, brilliant bits
you care about
REAL moments over poses
you are throwing
one hell of
a party
TO CELEBRATE
exactly who YOU are
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You want to make your own rules, do things your way, and enjoy every single moment of it, surrounded by the people who know and love you best.
02
I don't want to bend you into weird positions or get you to gaze off into the distance. I want big hugs, nose snorts, incredible laughter, the real moments of you being you!
03
There, I said it. You’ve poured your heart into this day. So yes, photography matters,
but I firmly believe that you should be enjoying the day you have worked so hard to have.
Eat the food.
Drink the drinks.
Hug the people you love.
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Kirsty just 'got us' and totally made everything a breeze. We were drawn to Kirsty because of her candid style + our time with her was so much fun. Thank you for being the best.
Charlotte + Lloyd
Kirsty stood out from all other photographers with how friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and funny she was. She made the process of wedding planning less stressful and ultimately made the day itself even better!
Teresa + James
My granny has only been able to look at a few at a time - happy tears!
Beth + Ben
Thank you Kirsty from the bottom of our hearts for being the most amazing wedding photographer we could have wished for!!
Laura + George
We keep having Kirsty back. First my sister's wedding, then our engagement + wedding and now to capture our kids.
Tiff + Emma
01
I live in a little village in Hampshire, it is very green and muddy and very country. And yes, I love to travel, around the UK or abroad. I have a passport and would love to hop onto a plane and explore somewhere new.
02
It is always me (always) and if you have a second photographer booked I call upon one of my super lovely, talented photography friends to come along and help me out for the day. They all have a very similar style and approach to me, you will be in safe hands.
03
Yes absolutely, they are a must have at a wedding but if you're after a photographer that is going to work off a long list of group snaps, then I'm definitely not the photographer for you. Try to keep it to 5 or 6 groups so you can get on with the most important thing - HAVING THE BEST DAY EVER!
04
If I am traveling a long way from Hampshire or finishing super late then a bed is sometimes needed. Travel is included within 40 miles of Hampshire. For weddings further afield, there’s a flat rate of £150 to cover an overnight stay before the wedding (and if needed, the night of). That’s it—no hidden extras!
Food – yes please, a hot meal whilst you guys are eating would be fab, then I am ready to
rock when you have finished.
05
I am lucky enough to be part of a super-doooooooper
network of photographers, all over the UK and we all have each others backs. In the unlikely event
anything happened to me, I could quickly get another photographer with a very similar style to shoot in my place.
06
Don’t worry, i've got you. Nearly every couple I work with tells me this. Will it feel weird having someone follow you around with a camera, YES, for the first 5 minutes or so. But the way I work means it will feel super chill, less like a photoshoot and more like we are hanging out.
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YES, YES, YES, I am fully insured for both public liability and professional indemnity up to £5 million .
You would have to be a bit of a numpty not to be.
08
Unfortunately no. Due to the number of enquiries I receive, your wedding date is only secure once you've paid the booking fee and completed the booking form and contract.
09
The number of images varies depending on your coverage, but if I’m with you for the whole day, you can expect at least 500 fully edited photos.
I don’t rush the editing, I take my time to make sure every image looks its best. Your full gallery will be ready to view and download within 6-10 weeks. If anything changes, I’ll drop you an email to keep you updated.
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This is a good questions and an important one. I talk about it more in my T+C’s but overall I hold
the copyright and you get the reproduction rights to
your images so you can share, email, print, create, as often as you like and as much as you like. All I kindly asks is that you not edit the images when sharing on social media as this may in turn create a false impression of my photography style.
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Yes! I think it is super important to talk beforehand. I’m based near Winchester, Hampshire but if logistics don't allow for that, we can do what most couples do, and arrange a Zoom / FaceTime / Google-hang.
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Yay! This is exciting! Drop me a message, and I’ll check if your date is available. We can chat through all the details, because the more I know about you, the better.
When you’re ready to book, I’ll send over a booking form. A £750 non-refundable booking fee secures your date, and then… that’s it! It’s official!
CAT + MIKE
Drop me a message, tell me all about you, your plans and check my availability.
We will be spending a lot of time together, so I speak with every couple before taking a booking, just to make sure we are a good fit.
After our call, everyones happy - it is go, go go.
I send you a contract + invoice for the booking fee and that's it - we are official.
Photos of you being you.
I’ll capture the bits you saw, + the ones you missed. Let’s do this your way
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Documentary wedding photographer based in Hampshire