Hi, I'm James, A multi-award-winning (Hitched Wedding Awards 2023 & 2024, Best of Bridebook 2024) documentary wedding photographer
I've realised that every person loves to hold beautiful and empowering memories with their loved ones that can be cherished forever.
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27 customer reviews
Candice Deacon
We had James back in September for our big day. He was a breath of fresh air, didn't even know he was there half the time which i think in my opinion is what you need on a day like that. He captured some of the most beautiful pictures. The more natural ones are always the best and he captured so many of them. Thank you James for being part of our special day. So pleased we chose you for our photographer ❤️ More...
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Alan Tudor
We had the great pleasure of booking James at Adept Imagery, as our wedding photographer. From the get-go James understood what we wanted to achieve on our special day with a professional and yet not starchy approach offering a combination of candid and scheduled shots throughout the day. James had a good rapport with our guests and venue and we are 100% pleased with the end result. We had a pre-wedding meet to review final details which meant the day went seamlessly. The delivery of digital images after the event was swift and the quality of shots were exactly what we wanted. James also has a good album review platform which made it super easy to see all images and select those we wanted for the album. We would recommend James with no hesitation. Thanks Alan & Simon Tudor More...
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Kimberley Askew-Watson
What an amazing photographer! James was so patient and so good, my family and friends thought you were so polite and so good at your job I couldn’t recommend you enough. And even after my booking got shorter James then refunded me £200, truly amazing. I can’t wait to see the photos 😁😁😁 More...
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Beth Worthington
Wedding Photography
James was amazing from start to finish, nothing was too much for him and he made our day that more special. Communication has been fab with James. Definitely recommend
Bethanie Connor
we chose James to photograph our wedding and it was the best decision we made. James made the day run smoothly, easy to get along with and captured all the important moments and more. you made our day that little more special. thank you James, 110% use James, you won't be disappointed. More...
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Leanne Hanley
We would definitely recommend James! We are so pleased with our wedding photos and on the day he was very attentive and made sure we got the shots we wanted as well as some we hadn’t even thought about. Thank you James!
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Amy Barrs
Wedding Photography
James was super quick with providing so much information and answered all of our questions in a very friendly and professional manner and we are excited for him to capture our wedding day
Ashleigh Leah
James was brilliant from the day we booked him up until the day itself! We literally couldn’t imagine having anyone else as part of our day! James slotted straight in and captured lovely moments without all the posing! He was relaxed and all the wedding party and guests commented on how friendly and subtle his presence was! We only had our day recently so don’t have images to share but James sent our sneak peaks over and we love them! Although our day is over we know that James has captured photos to last a life time and ones we will treasure for eternity! Thanks again James! 😊 More...
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Patsy Clissett
Wedding Photography
James was great very professional really communicative
And he felt more of a guest than a photographer he really blended in with our day great service
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Thank you for you glowing review Patsy, it was an absolute pleasure to attend your event and be a part of your day.
Patsy Clissett
brilliant service , attentive and smooth photography throughout the wedding day capture some lovely natural photos as well as staged pictures
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Peter Spillane
James is really lovely guy who went above and beyond for us on our wedding day. All of our guests complimented us on our choice of photograher. Not to mention he travelled down from the Midlands to Hertfordshire for our special day Absolute bargain in comparison to the amount of hours James spends with you on the day/travelling/editing vs the cost of the package. I would hire James again in a heartbeat. I dont see James as a supplier on the day as he fitted in so well with all the guests. More...
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Zoe Spillane
James was completely professional and warm throughout our entire day, even our guests commented on his ability to capture each moment with ease and the fact he made everyone feel comfortable! We truly could not have chosen better for our big day - thank you for everything, especially the stunning images! Book Adept Imagery, you will not be disappointed!!! More...
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Caroline Butterfield
We had the pleasure of having James as our wedding photographer. He was amazing from start to finish. Considering throughout covid we had to keep rearranging he was so professional and always very friendly. My husband and I always felt at ease with James because he makes you feel comfortable and he knew the places to get those sneaky and relaxed shots. I would whole heartedly recommend Adept Imagery to anyone!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More...
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Sarah Bridgman
Where do I start. James is a lovely man and made us feel at ease on our wedding day. Felt like we had know him for long time. James really shows that he loves his job and the passion he has. We received our photos this morning and they are lovely, made me cry. He captured every aspect of the day. We made him 2 new # #justonemore and #onemore Now for ever I will look back and the wedding photos and remember that day and thats all down to James. Thank you so much More...
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Dee Wells
James was very quick in responded not only that he explained his passion for photography why he loved doing what he does and he couldnt have been anymore helpful.
When introducing himself and his business and answer every question without me asking. So proffessional and helpful ive decided to hire james immediatly without looking further
Thanks james and look forward to spending our day with you
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Chloe bellis
Fantastic photographer!!! Would highly recommend!! We hired James as our photographer for our wedding and he was amazing!! Very proffesional throughout the whole day and took some really beautiful photos. Lovely man very easy to talk to and get along with and very very reliable. what I also loved was he just blended in with the wedding party. More...
Barry Paice
Fantastic day, james made everyone feel relaxed and got some fantastic photos.
Janet russon
James is ...Very professional person turned up on time, very polite ,would highly recommend.would definitely use him again in future.
Rebecca Amphlett
James was requested to come and save our day and that's just what he did. He was very professional and friendly and the end result was amazing the photos are beautiful. Highly recommended.
Nicola frost
As mother of the groom I was anxious to find the right photographer for the wedding. From start to finish James worked with the bride and groom and took on board what they wanted. This is evident in the photographs that he has taken. I asked him on the day to go to another venue with the couple to take photos before the reception. Very professional, accommodating and a true gentleman. James completely captured the mood of the day. Thank you so much James very much appreciated and definitely will recommend you to friends and family More...
Michelle bailey
James helped me achieve a goal of a tattoo model in us ink magazine , his photos they love and will be in April issue , fab photographer and very helpful in achieving a look
Samantha Gibbs
James has been brilliant not only a great price but answered all my questions in a timely manner and we look forward to having him take photos at our wedding. Thank you
Charlie Young
lovely man, very smart and professional, great photos from our wedding off James even though I was running late he still managed to capture some lovely shoots. thank you again!
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Sarah Philbrick
Had a family photoshoot done and could not fault the service and quality of the finished photographs as well as the price for the photograph. Photographer was professional, patient and worked well with my 5 year old son, keeping him entertained therefore making the experience fun for him rather then boring. Would definitely use again and recommend to friends and family. More...
Jake Smithson
Absolutely fantastic experience having a photo shoot with James. Right from the start he made us feel at ease in front of the camera and we really had fun during the whole shoot.
The pictures he sent us were exactly what we wanted and more, he has made it hard for us to pick a favourite!
Overall, a really enjoyable day with brilliant results which we will treasure for years to come. We will be booking him again before he gets too busy!
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Paul Philbrick
Wife was adamant we were getting family photos done. I find the whole process and idea of getting snapped uncomfortable however, James came to our home and made me feel at ease with the process. He was fantastic with my little boy and he love the whole event of having the photos done. The quality of the photographs were impressive and what packages were offered were fantastic. I will use James again in the future should the need arise. More...
Dawn Haines
James did some brilliant photography for us, the final photos were beautiful and there was great communication, he was approachable at all times and kept us in the loop with regular updates.
What do you love most about your job?
I love being a part of the energy of weddings, I love capturing all of the moments as they happen and knowing that my couples will look back through their photos and have a life long lasting, tangible memory of their big day.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was in the last few years of my intended 12-year military career and I had seriously fallen out of love with engineering (Something I had been in my entire life). I wanted to pursue a career that I also enjoyed but I also had a burning desire to be self-employed. I can't put my finger on when I wanted to be a wedding photographer but I used the last 2 years of my Army career to shoot dozens of wedding for free, shadow other photographers, get qualified, I also worked in a studio for free for 6 weeks as well as undertaking a couple of thousand hours of studying in my own time and constantly practicing, All to make sure that when I went full time I could give my customers the best possible experience and value for their money.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am energetic, hard-working and creative. All of my past customers would say that I am the hardest working person on their day, I work tirelessly throughout the entire process to make sure that you are 100% happy, I am calm and collected and I tend to ground people on the day when they are getting stressed out, but I also have an amazing sense of humour which does wonders to soothe peoples nerves. I have an ability to capture candid moments as they happen which produce amazing images.
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