Documentary wedding photography and creative night portraits for couples wanting natural moments and something magical. Your wedding story is beautifully told, with genuine moments, elegant details, and stunning evening portraits.
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Your day, naturally told. Your evening, creatively bold.
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Natural storytelling with a touch of magic"
![Creative evening portrait at Bredenbury Court featuring a bride and groom silhouetted between two majestic trees. Expert off-camera flash backlighting creates a dramatic halo effect around the couple, while the symmetrical composition of the trees]()
Where genuine moments meet creative flair.
![Dynamic nighttime portrait capturing the joyful energy of newlyweds spraying champagne, dramatically lit with off-camera flash from both front and behind. The creative lighting technique freezes the champagne spray into a sparkling cascade.]()
Candid celebrations, magical memories
Once in a Lifetime Wedding Photography
Award-winning Worcestershire wedding photographer capturing genuine celebrations and creating evening magic
Multiple Weddison Award Winner
Creative Night Portrait Specialist
Recommended at Premium Venues
Hi, I'm Paul,
Creative Wedding Photographer.
Multiple Weddison Award Winner.
Storyteller with an Eye for Creative Magic.
With over 100 weddings captured, I bring experience, understanding, and creative vision to every celebration.
As a wedding professional and performance photographer, I understand how to anticipate and capture those fleeting moments that tell your unique story.
Based in Kidderminster and a recommended supplier at some of Worcestershire's finest wedding venues, I blend natural storytelling with creative evening portraits that make your memories stand out.
From bridal preparations to late-night magic, I'm there to document every moment of your celebration.
Your Wedding Story
I'll document your celebration with a perfect blend of natural moments and creative magic from initial enquiry to your final album.
Throughout your day, I blend seamlessly into the background, capturing genuine emotions as they unfold. As evening approaches, we create dramatic portraits using creative lighting that become signature pieces of your collection.
Your journey includes:
Helpful wedding planning guidance
Venue timeline coordination
Recommended supplier introductions
Group photo planning assistance
Natural documentary coverage
Signature evening portraits
Next day previews
Online gallery with sharing options
Professional album design service
Every step is supported by years of wedding expertise and venue knowledge, ensuring your photography experience is as effortless as exceptional.
My Approach,
Every wedding story must be told through multiple lenses - from candid documentary moments to creative artistic portraits. My style combines unobtrusive coverage throughout your day with dramatic evening creativity, ensuring your complete wedding story is preserved naturally and artfully.
Natural Storytelling
Unobtrusive documentary coverage capturing genuine emotions
Candid moments that tell your unique story
Real reactions during key moments
Elegant Details
Artistic venue and decoration shots
Creative compositions of personal touches
Capturing the atmosphere of your day
Evening Magic
Signature creative portraits using expert lighting
Dramatic night-time compositions
Show-stopping images that become conversation pieces
Award Winning Wedding Photographer
My Work and Awards
With every camera click, I'm on a heartfelt mission – to turn those once-in-a-lifetime moments into everlasting memories. It's not just about snapping pictures; it's about crafting your story so vividly that each photo feels like a return ticket to those cherished moments.
True, the accolades have come my way – local awards and international recognition in the wedding photography sphere. These honours are a sweet reminder that my dedication to capturing love stories is resonating. But believe me, the real reward is the privilege of being part of your special day, witnessing and immortalising those fleeting, beautiful moments.
Yet, for me, it's more than just the awards. It's about the passion for crafting images that take your breath away. Photos that aren't just seen but felt. Every emotion, candid glance, and unscripted laugh is captured creatively to tell your unique love story. Together with my dedicated team, we're committed to meeting your expectations and soaring beyond them because every couple deserves nothing less than magical memories to hold onto forever.
They Said…….
A big thank you to Paul and his wife for their hard work, enthusiasm and kindness on the day of our wedding in April. They put in so much enthusiasm, adapted their style to suit us and worked hard throughout the day to capture both candid shots and some really artistic and one-off photos (including some great night time shots long after the first dance.
LLaura and Phil
Hogarths Stone Manor 2023
Documentary and Creative Wedding Photographer
My style of wedding photography is predominantly documentary and storytelling. Wedding Photography Styles can appear daunting and have written guides. Still, all you need to know about my style is that most of the wedding day is spent capturing the story and the details from the sidelines in an as unobtrusive way as possible, but the times when I need to be present, I am organising, advising and seeking those all inspiring award-winning unique creative wedding photos. Yes, I love the natural, candid, emotional moments, but I need every wedding to try to create something extra special.
Real Worcestershire Weddings and Wedding Venues
As a wedding photographer in Worcestershire, I have captured some extraordinary moments for couples on their big day. From wedding celebrations and intimate civil ceremonies to grand receptions and civil ceremonies, I have seen it all and been able to capture the beauty of each unique occasion. Visit my Wedding Photography Blog.
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