I'm Phil, a full time documentary wedding photographer working throughout the UK. I've been shooting weddings for 15 years and I can't see me stopping anytime soon.
If I could crash every wedding and get away with it I would. I love nothing more than capturing wedding day shenanigans and all the moments and characters that make these days so unique. I'm firmly in the documentary style of photography camp. So if you want uncontrived and candid wedding photography then you’ve come to the right place..
I live with my wife Emma and our two daughters. Our family also includes Ivy our sassy French Bulldog and Duke our goofy German Shorthaired Pointer.
I like to run, and I ride gravel and mountain bikes mostly in the North York Moors. I walk every day and take photos every day. On top of documenting weddings I like to photograph life in general, constantly honing my craft and forever curious of the world around us. I love fresh coffee, a Netflix binge in front of the fire, old movies, Birra Moretti with Diavolo pizza, moonshine with friends, people watching in Pollenca Old Town. My food heaven has to be a good steak, food hell is brussels sprouts, I mean what even is the point in them!
Hello!
What to expect
on your
wedding day.
Unforgettable moments - Lots of them!
My style of wedding photography is ideal for couples who..
..may be a little camera shy and don’t particularly like being the centre of attention. You prefer your photographs to tell your wedding story exactly how it happened rather than set up or posed.
..value spending as much time as possible with friends and family rather than spending all day with their wedding photographer shooting a long list of staged photographs.
..want photographs to be captured with the minimum of fuss and disruption to your day. You’re looking for images that portray beautiful storytelling, real emotions, humour and genuine personalities.
GETTING READY
Getting ready photos means different things to different people. From dancing to your favourite tunes with your girls sipping bubbly in your dressing robes to the quiet moments putting on your dress or straightening your tie. I’ll arrive at a pre arranged time, capture what I see and blend in seamlessly with the mood of the moment.
THE CEREMONY
During the ceremony I’ll work with your celebrant to ensure I’m respectful and sympathetic of the settings and surroundings. I don’t use flash or interrupt in any way. Ceremonies are often religious in nature and I’ll make sure to capture all the customs and traditions that form this wonderful occasion.
CONFETTI RUN
The confetti run is such a fun moment and often comes in the form of bio degradable confetti and sometimes bubbles! It’s a good idea not to hand out drinks first because yes, I have witnessed a grandmother of the bride throw a drink over her grand daughter’s wedding dress instead of the confetti that she held in her other hand. There’s a free tip for you when planning your confetti run!
THE FORMALS
Family photographs, group shots, formals, whatever you know them as are the ones your parents will frame and sit on the mantelpiece. Without a doubt, they are a valuable record in your family history and should be photographed accordingly. I do this efficiently and respectfully in coordination with the timings set by your wedding venue.
THE SPEECHES
That time in the proceedings where we pay our respects to absent friends, thank our parents for always being there and where the best man goes totally off piste with his tales of awkward stories involving the groom in his university years. I’ve laughed and cried in equal measures and have photographed quite the collection of those classic speech moments!
THE FIRST DANCE
Some couples go to extreme lengths for the first dance and have dance lessons. Most simply go with the flow and dance in the moment. I’ve captured first dances ranging from 30 seconds of frantic 2 step trying desperately not to step on the dress to the most amazing choreographed dance routines that could win Strictly Come Dancing. I’m there for you all.
I shoot a limited number of weddings each year. This is good for you as it ensures the service you receive is second to none. It’s also good for me as it keeps my creativity levels through the roof! Don’t delay booking your wedding photographer, you will regret it.