Heartfelt. Elegant. Joyful.

Film & Digital Wedding Photographer

Hi, I'm James. I photograph weddings across the UK and worldwide, specialising in analogue photography and using digital alongisde it to capture moments that feel natural and honest. I draw inspiration from a wide range of art forms, but my focus is always on creating imagery that feels elegant, full of life and classic, centred around what makes you and your wedding unique.

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“I really felt since we first met you, you were willing to get invested in us as a couple and use that to feed the art you created.”
Hannah & Piotr
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Having photographed weddings for well over a decade, I’ve learned that while I love the big, joyful moments, it’s often the quiet ones that stay with me. The meaningful glances, the gentle handholds, those fleeting in-between moments that say so much without a word.

That’s why, on every wedding day, I work tirelessly to help each bride, groom, and guest feel comfortable in front of the camera. Because when you’re at ease, that’s when the magic really happens.

Film photography is where my heart is. It provides the inspiration for my digital work and creates images that feel real and unfiltered, uninfluenced by trends, images that tell the true story of each wedding.

Check out my portfolio here.

Testimonials

  • Lara & Matt

    Euridge Manor, Cotswolds

    "His photos captured so much emotion and happiness and he is such a joy to have around."
    James photographed our wedding weekend in October 2025 and we couldn’t have been happier. I had followed James on social media before I was even engaged because his work was so beautiful and I loved how he photographs the little moments and the candid photos he takes felt more natural and romantic. James was an absolute delight to work with from day one. He is incredibly positive, calm and supportive, and all our guests were singing his praises after the event. His photos captured so much emotion and happiness and he is such a joy to have around, always smiling and positive and there for us. He worked really well around the social dynamics of the day and listened to all my questions and concerns. He is also incredibly responsive, communicative and considerate. I only wish he could capture more of our moments in life! If you choose James for your wedding day, I promise you will not be disappointed, and if you can try to include film photos because they are so beautiful and special. Thank you for everything, James.

  • Emily & Chyavan

    Limekiln, East Sussex

    "Rather than focusing on poses, he documented the real, spontaneous moments, which was exactly what we'd hoped and asked for."
    We couldn't have asked for a better photographer than James for our wedding in September. He was both friendly and approachable from the start (including the intro call!), and on the day itself, he was incredibly inconspicuous yet captured every meaningful moment. James took the time to get to know our family and friends as far as by name, which made everyone feel very comfortable. The result was beautiful candid shots that genuinely captured the joy and emotion of our favourite day. Rather than focusing on poses, he documented the real, spontaneous moments, which was exactly what we'd hoped and asked for. Every image we got brings back the feelings and emotion of the day, and we've been looking through them over and over again. If you're looking for a photographer who will capture the most special moments of your day - the laughs, the tears, the movement - while being an absolute pleasure to have around, we cannot recommend James highly enough.

  • Hannah & Piotr

    Kielce, Poland

    "We felt you invested in getting to know us as a couple and getting to know our families, and our photos feel so much more personal because of this."
    James- we are so truly grateful that we met and that you were part of our day - not only because of your amazing God-given talent which you so generously share in your work, but because of your energy, kindness, fun and warmth. We felt you invested in getting to know us as a couple and getting to know our families, and our photos feel so much more personal because of this. We both feel you were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Dziękujemy! Hannah and Piotr