As a professional Surrey wedding photographer and portrait photographer for more than 17 years, I bring a wealth of expertise and experience to your wedding or family photo shoot. My aim is always to make you feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. Wedding clients often comment on my unobtrusive style, and portrait clients appreciate my unfussy and friendly approach.
When photographing a wedding, most of the time I am not setting up photos but simply capturing what's happening, looking for those special moments that tell the story of the day. I am based just south of Guildford in Surrey. I photograph not only Surrey weddings but also events in Hampshire, Sussex, Berkshire, London and throughout the UK.
When photographing a wedding, most of the time I am not setting up photos but simply capturing what's happening, looking for those special moments that tell the story of the day. I am based just south of Guildford in Surrey. I photograph not only Surrey weddings but also events in Hampshire, Sussex, Berkshire, London and throughout the UK.
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Deciding on who to hire for wedding photography for your special day is not the easiest task in the world - there are lots of different factors to take into account. In my opinion, the most important thing about wedding photography is not how many pictures you get, what shape the album is, or even what style of images the photographer shoots - the key thing is that you should feel comfortable with having your photographer around.
The key thing when choosing between wedding photo packages is to have the right amount of coverage on the day. If I'm not there to photograph it, there's not much we can do about it afterwards! If you're not sure how much time you'll need, give me a call on 01483 600412 and we can chat about the way most weddings run.
Whether your wedding is a grand affair at a deluxe hotel or country house or just the two of you on a distant beach, keep those memories by having an expert eye there to capture the important moments. Wedding photographs grow more important as the years go by - as family and friends age and some are no longer with us.
As you will have seen elsewhere on my website, most of the time at a wedding I am just documenting what's going on, but at some point during the wedding day, I like to take the couple off for a short portrait session. It's usually about 20 minutes or so, and generally we find a quiet corner of the venue away from the guests.
The middle part of the day, from when guests gather for drinks through to the speeches, is usually the most relaxed and slow-paced part of the wedding. That doesn't mean I'm not busy - I usually have to organise some group photos, and also find time to get some pictures of the couple on their own, but unless the schedule is very tight I have time to wander around and get some candid photos of guests, which is a process I always enjoy.
Reviews (10)
James Ingram
May 15, 2021
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My wife and I got married on 22nd May and were lucky enough to have Chris as our photographer!
What can we say about Chris? We can probably sum it up in one word: Exceptional! He moved effortlessly about the room snapping photos of the most wonderful moments, some we never would have never even thought about! He captured them all without us even knowing he was doing so and they are just perfect! He didn't just take all of your typical "staged" wedding photos, he managed to capture so many real moments as well, which we will forever cherish.
He has such a skill for recognising interesting dynamics
What can we say about Chris? We can probably sum it up in one word: Exceptional! He moved effortlessly about the room snapping photos of the most wonderful moments, some we never would have never even thought about! He captured them all without us even knowing he was doing so and they are just perfect! He didn't just take all of your typical "staged" wedding photos, he managed to capture so many real moments as well, which we will forever cherish.
He has such a skill for recognising interesting dynamics
Melanie Pickard
Jan 06, 2021
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Chris is an excellent photographer and makes you feel at ease in front of the camera. The passion for his work really shines through and he takes the time to get the right shot for you using the best lighting and techniques.
Chris has a real talent for capturing the atmosphere of a wedding perfectly and I would really recommend his skills and service for your special event.
Chris has a real talent for capturing the atmosphere of a wedding perfectly and I would really recommend his skills and service for your special event.
Steven Docking
Jan 05, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Chris worked with us on our project at Royal Surrey Hospital and it was a pleasure working with him. He was responsive to our needs and adapted easily to changing circumstances. He took our ideas and moulded them into a professional finished output in which we are highly delighted. We wholeheartedly recommend his services.
Chris worked with us on our project at Royal Surrey Hospital and it was a pleasure working with him. He was responsive to our needs and adapted easily to changing circumstances. He took our ideas and moulded them into a professional finished output in which we are highly delighted. We wholeheartedly recommend his services.
Tony Chant
Dec 11, 2020
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Andy Jones
Dec 03, 2020
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Chris is an excellent photographer, who takes the time and effort to get to know his clients before he even gets the camera out. This enables him to get the best out of his clients and produce some fantastic photo's, whether it is for a business promotion or a special occasion. I highly recommend him.
Sue Firth
Sep 28, 2020
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Glyn Davies
Sep 25, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism
I've enjoyed looking through Chris's commercial website and have enjoyed looking at his personal work as well. I think it's very important that professionals show their own personal work as well - gives more of an insight into what makes them tick, but perhaps that's just the artist within me about my own work anyway :-)
I've enjoyed looking through Chris's commercial website and have enjoyed looking at his personal work as well. I think it's very important that professionals show their own personal work as well - gives more of an insight into what makes them tick, but perhaps that's just the artist within me about my own work anyway :-)
Tim Gibbons
Aug 26, 2020
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Mike Watkins
Jul 07, 2020
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Lindsey Cantelme
Jul 19, 2014
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Chris was wonderful to work with for our wedding in Surrey, UK. To start with, he was sensitive to the fact that our date was dependent on my visa approval. From there, he was nothing but professional and accommodating to our specific needs, coordinating everything over e-mail from the U.S.
It's such a gamble not meeting a wedding photographer prior to the wedding, fortunately we definitely came out on the winning side! We were so relieved when we finally met Chris, the day of the wedding. He was easy to get along with, accommodating, funny and, best of all, extremely talented!! His ideas of where
It's such a gamble not meeting a wedding photographer prior to the wedding, fortunately we definitely came out on the winning side! We were so relieved when we finally met Chris, the day of the wedding. He was easy to get along with, accommodating, funny and, best of all, extremely talented!! His ideas of where
