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James Arnia Photography

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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Since 2008 we have been a professional photography team capturing over 300 wedding adventures in our hometown of Nottingham and the UK across several cultures including Afro-Caribbean, Chinese, English, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Nigerian and Sikh.

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17 October 2023

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Honestly we cannot recommend James enough! Right from the initial phone call where we decided to book down to the post wedding emails, everything has been spot on. On the day he arrived and instantly started snapping some amazing shots. At times we barely knew he was there (which is what we wanted, we opted for more natural candid photography) and even when the day went a bit off course he was so accommodating and just a genuine and chill person! Made us feel at ease throughout our wedding. We recently received our photos and can’t believe how awesome the shots turned out, plus he got them back to us so quickly which is always a bonus! We were able to truly sit down and relive our day through these images. James edited them to our specific colour grade requirements, and every shot looks perfect. We are both so so happy and would recommend him to anyone! Thank you so much James, you made our wedding even better ☺️ More...

25 October 2022

Absolutely fantastic, friendly and professional service from start to finish. We love the approach to taking photos he has and love the results even more. Very quick to reply to any enquiries or concerns and easy to talk to and get along with. highly recommend this joyful gentleman to anyone, anywhere! More...

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29 August 2022

James was very professional from start to finish, he really captured our day and now we have memories to last a lifetime! i also loved the presentation of the usb very thoughtful , Thank you!

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1 June 2022

James is a lot of fun and always willing to take photos, no matter how crazy our suggestions sounded! To top it off, we were very pleased with how all of them have turned out, we can't wait to make our photobook out of them! We had loads of compliments from our wedding party and guests about how friendly and approachable James was as well. Completely recommend! More...

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9 November 2021

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So pleased james got in touch with me when I was looking for a photographer for my wedding. He listened to what I wanted and definitely delivered. The photos are absolutely amazing I couldn’t of asked for more. James is fantastic at his job and was a pleasure to work with More...

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1 October 2021

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So pleased we found James to photograph our wedding. The pictures are just beautiful and natural. I can honestly say I didn't know he was there. I was so caught up in the day and James must have been silently clicking away, capturing everything. And what a lovely man too! Thanks James and best wishes for the future. More...

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Thanks for your kind words Maggie. It a beautiful location for a beautiful event on a beautiful day.

24 September 2021

James was fantastic, his pictures have definitely captured the spirit of the day. Some of the moments caught on camera were so precious and it was an absolute joy looking through the pictures of our special day to relive them again. Thank you so much!

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Thank you Mat and Emily. I loved covering your day. Lots of tears of joy and laughter. Magical.

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20 September 2021

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5* definitely recommend, James got back to me quickly
And I am happy to have him on our day :) James made me feel super welcome and reinsured me everything will be a brilliant day :)

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Thanks Sarah. Looking forward to covering your adventure.

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6 September 2021

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Wonderful photographer. We have some beautiful family photos to treasure and especially love the photos took when we didn’t realise the camera was on us. Would recommend to anybody. Thank you so much ❤️ More...

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Hi Kerry and Andy thanks for your kind words. I loved covering your special day. It was intimate and emotional with lots of little moments to capture. Thanks again.

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19 August 2021

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James was fabulous, captured our day as we wanted and also showed his style as well. Perfect gentleman.

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Thanks Andy. I love outdoor weddings and the ceremony being held beneath an oak tree was wonderful. A beautiful day. Thank you.

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3 August 2021

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James captured the wedding day perfectly, from the tiniest detail. The photos are wonderful and so natural, he has captured every special memory to cherish forever. All the guests mentioned how lovely James is and we would not hesitate to recommend him. Thank you James. More...

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Thank you Daena. I love home based weddings. It was a blessing to have the opportunity to capture it.

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16 July 2021

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It was an absolute delight working with James from the beginning,
Great communication from the start and no problems when we had to change the date due to covid . . he put my mind at ease
Always accommodating to your needs
Polite and friendly and captured every moment of a very small intimate wedding making it a memorable day .. Very quick in receiving the photos back
Fabulous work James
Would highly recommend
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Thanks Jackie. It was sweet and calm day. You and your guests were fun. James.

11 June 2021

James captured our day perfectly, he understood our need for the traditional family and group shots but also captured lovely moments when we didn’t know the camera was on us. His sense of humour made us all feel comfortable and relaxed.
James was very flexible with changing our dates due to covid restrictions postponements which we are very grateful for. The special touch with the usb stick was wonderful! Thank you so much James!
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Hi Joe and Sam thanks so much for your kind words. It was a kind and gentle day and I was so honoured to be involved in capturing your special day.

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10 June 2021

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James is a brilliant photographer, he was so patient and brilliant with everyone, the photos are perfect and reminded me of the small details that I had forgotten on the day. The natural shots are perfect and really sum up the perfect day. Nothing was too much to ask and he even navigated a room with 8 women running round rushing. I have had so many compliments from the guests on how polite and friendly James is and my friends who are engaged or looking for a photographer have all asked for his details. Honestly the best photographer I could have wished for More...

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Thanks so much Charmaine. Your wedding day was awesome. I enjoyed every minute.

1 June 2021

I would highly recommend! He put us at ease at all times. He even came earlier then expected as I asked him too. Very reasonably priced as well! Nothing was too much to ask! He caught moments in hen you least expect it!
Thanks for being apart of our day 😏
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Hi Ami & Tommy thanks for your kind words. I was a beautiful day and really enjoyed capturing all those special moments.

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21 May 2021

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James is an incredible photographer. He communicates in a timely manner, is extremely flexible and put all the guests at ease. He ensured that he captured all the guests looking their very best. James has a keen eye for detail and caught some magical moments! I would highly recommend his work. More...

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Thanks Humaira for your kind words. It was a wonderful adventure.

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7 April 2021

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He is the best photographer ever. We like the professionalism he put in doing his job, everyone who attended our wedding ceremony love his work.
Thank you James, we will always think of you whenever there is another occasion.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure.

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7 April 2021

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Very reliable very professional and good quality photos good communications I am very pleased with the photos given and was a friendly person will recommend to others thank you again

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Thank you for your kind words. It was a fun day.

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20 February 2021

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James Comtacted me having seen the ad and was super nice and friendly on the phone and very transparent with his prices and fees. So we went with him, cant wait to have him capture our day More...

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28 December 2020

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We got brilliant shots capturing key moments of our wedding. It was lovely working with James and we will not hesitate to work with him again. Most recommended.

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18 December 2020

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Fantastic and easy to work with, the photos were amazing, response and turn around time was quicker then expected, would definitely recommend and will use again!

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Hi Allyssa. Thank you. I really enjoyed working with you too. Thanks again.

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4 October 2020

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James has been great with communication and accommodating with the changes as we lost our venue and had to change the date. Look forward to having James photograph our special day More...

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Thanks Charmaine. Much appreciated. Looking forward to covering your wedding adventure.

4 September 2020

Working with James was an absolute treat from start to finish. We booked James for our 2020 wedding back in December 2018. He was quick to reply, clear and competitive pricing, and really personable and friendly from the offset.

We wanted to meet in person before the big day so enjoyed brunch in the Peak District a few weeks before lockdown hit. Our main ceremony in July was cancelled but we decided to go ahead with a smaller group in August, and James was extremely flexible offering for us to split the contract across two dates if we preferred, which we did.

James photographed our small ceremony in Manchester a few weeks ago and we couldn’t have been happier. He was professional, efficient and just went with the casual flow of the day which is exactly what we wanted. We’ve just received the photos and they’re absolutely perfect. Loads of natural action shots. He worked so well with the urban vibes of Castlefield. We can’t wait to get James back for our big party celebration further down the line. Thank you so much James for being part of our day!
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Hi Chris & Danny, Truly humbled by your feedback. I really enjoyed capturing your day with your wonderful family. It was a blast and i appreciate the freedom you gave me to do my thing. Looking forward Part 2!!! Stay safe. James.

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23 March 2020

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James was excellent on the day, even though we were only allowed a service due to government restrictions regarding the coronavirus, James still managed to attend and photograph for the few hours we were allowed. Me and my wife really appreciate his commitment and professionalism during this difficult time for everyone, he made us all feel relaxed whilst shooting, I would highly recommend his services and we cant wait to see the final shots!


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Thanks Jamie and Lauren. It was an important day for the both of you and your families so it was my honour and duty to capture it. Stay safe.

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18 February 2020

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I have been to many weddings where it works around the photographer & i knew it's not us. James is the total opposite, you wouldn't know he's there in the best way possible. Kind, friendly, putting everyone at ease. The few formal shots are great but the ones we didn't know were happening are incredible. Our wedding was informal, fun, colourful, a party that happened to include a wedding: James captured this all perfectly, better than we could've imagined. Thankyou so much. More...

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Thanks so much Tessa. I'm at a photography conference in Dublin and showed this beautiful review to a colleague she said 'this is just a perfect review this is all you need.' Thank you

15 February 2020

We love the photos that James took of our big day. We didn't really know what we were doing so it was great to have someone experienced to capture it all. We were made to feel really at ease which is reflected in our photos. Thanks James! More...

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Thanks Dan and Bev. You're day was a natural day you didn't need any guidance. You were both happy and in love. Twas a pleasure. Thanks again.

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4 February 2020

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James was our wedding photographer 4/1/20 @Horsley Lodge. James is a fantastic photographer puts you right at ease the minute you meet him on what is a hectic day. We could not be happier with his work professionalism the quality of his work is amazing and would have not issue recommending James anyone looking for a photographer for any occasionno doubt in our minds James is the man well worth money a top bloke. More...

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Thanks for your kind words. It was a gentle and sweet day. James

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24 December 2019

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James was the perfect photographer for us. He understood completely the balance we wanted between formality and informality. For the few formal photographs he gathered us together with humour and patience, with a sense of fun too.

For the informal shots, he captured so many wonderful moments, both lighthearted and poignant - during the ceremony in the chapel, outside during a prosecco reception, as we set off in our vintage car and right through the main reception up the first dance.

Providing all the photos on a memory stick afterwards for us to use as we wished was the perfect and most flexible way of working.

We'd thorough recommend James to anyone.
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Thank you Mark and Paul. Such a nice Christmas Present. Your day was very special especially during the speeches. Have a great Christmas. Thanks again. James

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22 December 2019

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Omg how amazing are our wedding photos James you have done such an amazing job there is not one photo me and Paul dislike so happy thank you so much so professional down to earth made everyone feel comfortable and had a laugh and the same time amazing thank you so so much x

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Thanks so much for your kind word Terri. I had a wonderful time at your wedding. It was a very happy day. Thanks again.

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13 December 2019

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James was very respectful and professional throughout our wedding day. Really nice person and would definitely recommend him to anyone having any kind of celebration. He captured the moments naturally which is what we wanted. Thank you james. 😁 More...

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Thanks Deanie it was a wonderful adventure capturing your day.

16 November 2019

James is amazing and extremely talented. I don’t know how he manages to capture the essence of the whole wedding day in his photography. We love his shots and can’t stop looking at them. Thank you so much James! Highly recommend. More...

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Thank you CJ & Amelia. I'm glad you enjoy your photos as much as I did taking them. A beautiful day.

11 November 2019

After looking at the James Arnia Photography website we knew that we liked the style of photography James produces. After speaking with James about what we wanted and didn’t want on the day, James quoted us a really competitive price. We absolutely love our wedding pictures. James is talented and skilled at what he does. Most importantly James was an absolute pleasure to have around on the day. He certainly got everyone on side very quickly and we had a lot of compliments from our guests who went out of their way to tell us what a great guy he is. I know sometimes wedding photographers can get in your face and be a bit intrusive, well James doesn’t do that. You wouldn’t know he was there half the time. Thank You James. More...

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Thanks Cheryl & James. I really had fun the day i spend with you. So many beautiful and profound moments. Your kind words are appreciated.

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16 October 2019

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James is very professional and it was lovely talking to him. Planning a wedding is stressful so talking to a supplier that appears calm and relaxed males it much easier.

9 October 2019

James was an excellent photographer that I would highly recommend. He fit right in and got some amazing natural photographs of everyone along with our posed photographs. James was more than accommodating with my bridesmaids wierd and wonderful requests for poses. Very reasonably priced for excellent service. Thank you James! More...

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30 September 2019

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James is a wonderful photographer and a great soul. He was very professional at our wedding but yet fun all at the same time. The photos we received was brilliant the usb stick was a very unique glass jar it looked so cute. James went above and beyond to accomodate us. From pictures of me getting ready to the very last part of the day. I would recommend and use James again. I can not fault him. The photos were sent and edited within 2 weeks of the wedding too. We wish you all the best James in everything you do.

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Thanks for your kind word. Your wedding was an adventure and I enjoyed every minute of it.

27 August 2019

James was brilliant he captured some beautiful pictures. I would highly recommend james. You dont even know james is there. Big thumbs up

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Thanks so much for your kind words. It was an awesome day.

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20 August 2019

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James was such a lovely person from start to finish and made us all feel very comfortable as I’m not a very photo confident person but he took some lovely natural photos and they look stunning we had some black and white also which are stunning James was very professional at his work there was photos I would never dreamed of taking but glad I got to remember our special day James uses a usb stick to send you and all our photos was put on that it was very well presented as well and was very different to what I was expecting never seen them look like that and it’s a keep sake also so James thank you again for being part of our special day

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Thanks Stacey for your kind words. I really enjoyed working with you and Stephen. You were both very nervous at the beginning but as soon as you exchanged vows you both relaxed. Twas a beautiful day. James

31 July 2019

We couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day, James was professional, made us all so comfortable, and our pictures have turned out amazing! I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you???? More...

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4 July 2019

Amazing response time and amazing photos too. James managed to capture some beautiful natural moments as they were happening and yet you would of never of known he was there! He was very discreet and unobtrusive. He was very flexible on the day not only taking the natural shots but took group and requested shots. He took advantage of our surroundings and worked this into some stunning pieces of work.
Thank you James for capturing our special day! Was a pleasure to have you there!
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Thanks for your kind words. Twas a beautiful day.

4 July 2019

James is an amazing photographer with a really good sense of humour which he takes advantage of to get the perfect photo. Absolutely thrilled with the results, we have got some beautiful natural moments captured on our special day. Thank you James!!

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29 June 2019

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James is an amazing photographer he captured our day beautifully through his photos.i can honestly say if I ever needed photos again for any occasion I would not go anywhere else but to him,he is such a lovely man,he took photos of everything we wanted and they all turned out perfect. i love the way he took photos of things happening naturally as well as the stand and smile ones.thank you so much for being apart of our day. X More...

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Thanks for your kind words.

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23 May 2019

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Wonderful work! Response was very quick, called to have a chat about what we were looking for, was easy going and hardly noticed him taking pictures he blended in with the background. I love the photos and he managed to capture so many ‘natural’ shots. Great job, great photographer. I would recommend. More...

19 May 2019

Amy of Dover Tents & Events assisted me with my rentals. She did an amazing job communicating with us. I would recommend this rental location.

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5 May 2019

Work detail pickup chairs drop off

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26 April 2019

Wonder customer service.

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27 March 2019

Their intention is to always please the customer. Down to the smallest detail.

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15 March 2019

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Very fast reply great service already

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10 March 2019

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Excellent photographer who was super friendly with everyone, young and old! He captured some truly amazing photos that we will treasure and was very flexible when our venue changed a week before the big day! He also was very good at being in the background and taking the natural shots! He worked with all our requests and we got all the photos we wanted!
Would definitely recommend :)
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3 March 2019

Thank you so much all my photos were great, such a lovely man who captured the day perfectly!

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25 February 2019

I love the service

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We love weddings. The full-emotional-range of it all. We love listening to The Couples’ story of that magical moment when they both just clicked. We gain their trust and they allow us to capture their day in an unposed, candid, reportage photographic style.

We fell into it because of our love for photography and our love of working with people on one of the most important days in their lives.

Honesty. Respect. Humour. Confidentiality. Truth. Delivery beyond expectations. Professionalism. Punctual. Adaptive. Hard working. Innovative. Creativity.

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My approach is unobtrusive. My photos capture fleeting moments like kisses, exchanging vows/wedding rings or sharing a secret while on the dance floor at 1am.

I am the subtle reporter capturing a unique perspective of your day. Establishing the emotional connections between you and your guests.

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