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Testimonials

What we both loved the most was your ability to blend into the surroundings which created a relaxed photographic atmosphere. The end result was a set of beautiful pictures which were natural and relaxed, most importantly capturing the emotions of everybody. Paul, you certainly delivered what you said you would.
Heidi and James 2010

We hired Paul for our wedding in August 2010 through a recommendation, and he over exceeded expectations. Our initial meeting with Paul in his fabulous studio was friendly and relaxed, and he really made us feel at ease. He wasnt pushy and didn’t try to “sell” any additional products, which we found to be the case with some other photographers we met. More importantly he was unobtrusive on the day and really made us and our guests feel comfortable and relaxed. We didn’t want posed pictures - Paul even encouraged us not to have many of them - and we were really delighted with the outcome. Our album is a stunning story from start to finish and we get superb feedback from everyone we show it to. He really captured every moment, which to us is priceless.
Lucy and Paul 2010

Paul, thank you so much for everything you did to make the photography for our wedding day so unique and special. The whole experience, from initial discussions and test shots to choosing the prints, has been an absolute pleasure! We will treasure the album (as will our parents!) as they capture the vibe of the whole day more perfectly than we could ever imagine. We are so happy that you were able to take so many beautiful, natural and 'unposed' pictures of everyone at the wedding, which was exactly what we wanted, without having to go through hours of posed shots on a day when our priority was to spend as much time as possible with our loved ones. We may be slightly biased but we think our wedding album is the best we've ever seen! You are very talented and it has been a pleasure to have 'modelled' for you! We will be recommending you, although when people see the photo album... it speaks for itself!
Amy and James 2010

Paul was recommended to us by a friend. We liked his informal images and relaxed style. He didn't intrude on the day and mixed easily with our guests. We are so delighted with the final product too; a beautiful memory of the day.
Catriona and John

FAQ's

Do you take group family images?
A few weeks before your wedding we will get together to discuss your day and decide on the group shots - these usually are no more than 10 shots and are mainly informal which seem to keep everyone happy. PLEASE bear in mind that my preferred way of working is to document your day in real-time, so a very long list of posed images will hinder my ability to cover the event in a documentary manner.

Can we give you a shot list of photographs we want you to take?
Other than the family groupings, no. The last thing I want you to be doing is to have you going through a mental checklist of images that you have seen in magazines - by its very nature documentary photography includes un-scripted moments that make your day unique to you and repeated requests for posed images is counterproductive to the work you've seen here on the website. These shot lists provided by many major bridal magazines are a great idea, but please bear in mind that these will be covered as a matter of course

Do you travel?
Weddings in Cheshire are included in the price. For weddings outside of Cheshire a mileage charge is levied at the current published AA recommended rates. If overnight accommodation is required this will be charged to you.

Are you the only photographer?
Yes.

Do you have an assistant or another photographer?
Sometimes. Depending on the wedding schedule I have a number of like minded photographers who shoot in a similar style - these are experienced photographers not assistants and as such an additional charge is applicable.

How long does it take to get our products and images?
If you have selected an option that includes a wedding album design once we have agreed upon the album design you will receive your album 6 weeks later. You should allow a half day during the week to view the images and design the album at the studio in Cheshire unless otherwise arranged.

How many pictures will we get?
You will receive a proof album of approx 350 - 400 images included in the full day coverage.

Do we get to keep the negatives?
Depending on which album you have selected you will receive the high resolution images that are included in the album. If you have selected the option for high-resolution digital files (the digital equivalent of negatives) these will be sent to you within one month of the wedding. I do retain the copyright to the images and the right to use them for promotional purposes, competition, professional review, and so on. However you will get a written release that will allow you to make unlimited personal reproductions and copies for your friends and families.

Do you do a pre wedding shoot or attend the wedding rehearsall?
Not as a norm although a pre wedding shoot can be added to the coverage - having shot hundreds of weddings I have a pretty good understanding of the schedule of the day. If you feel that I need to be there I will attend but an additional charge may be made.

How does the album design process work?
Approx 3-4 weeks after the wedding we will meet to look through the pre designed album - at this stage you can make as many changes to the layout the images or the number of pages in the album.If you cannot make it to the studio due to the distance involved you do get to preview your album design and make three rounds of changes to it before a change-fee is levied. Once you approve the layout the album will be ordered and any extra charges for upgraded cover extra pages are due. If the album is sent to you this will be sent by recorded delivery at cost.

What albums are available ?
You will get to see examples of the album when you first visit the studio - there are a number of different styles available.Most couples choose a Jorgensen album for its simplicity and clean lines. I currently offer both styles - in a traditional style book your images are printed on photographic paper and set behind mats. The pictures and the pages are separate from each other. This is the look of most older wedding albums where the images were inset into the pages.The other style is to have the images printed directly onto the pages.

What is the online gallery?
The online gallery is a private, password protected section on my website where all of your wedding photographs will be placed online for you and your family and friends to view.It is also a secure shopping cart - which allows you (and your family and friends) to order prints .You simply give your password to anyone who might like to look at the images.

Do you do engagement sessions?
Yes. Please take note that most engagement sessions have to be done monday -thursday during the main wedding season.

Do you have insurance?
Yes.

How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed?
Since 1992 and have photographed hundreds of weddings

Do you hold the date for me?
No I can't hold the date or pencil you in.To be fair to everyone we can't "hold" a date without a retainer and a signed contract.Bookings are taken on a first come/first served basis.

What is your payment schedule ?
A booking fee/retainer of approx. £400 is due to reserve your date. The balance is due 30 days before your event .If booking under thirty days before the wedding the entire contract amount is due

Can we pay you part of the amount after the wedding?
No,full payment is due thirty days before the event.

If I have to cancel my wedding. can I have my retainer back?
No.The retainer fee and all monies paid are non-refundable. The retainer guarantees that we will hold the date exclusively for you and once you've signed the contract we do turn down all other commissions for that date. If the wedding is re scheduled you will be credited for this amount. If the wedding is cancelled less than 90 days before the event the full outstanding amount is payable.

What if you cannot make the day due to illness ?
I have a number of like minded professional colleagues who will step in at short notice should I not be able to attend due to illness or injury.

When should we book?
What are you waiting for !! !! Once you find a photographer with whom you connect and like their style and feel comfortable ,if you don't book right away you run the risk of losing the date. As I don't pencil in the date, as soon as you leave the studio without booking the date it becomes available on a first come first served basis.

If we go over the agreed time, will you stay?
Yes - but by mutual consent - if I have another wedding booked the next day it wouldn't be fair that I am shooting into the early hours before their equally special day. There is an overtime charge of £150 per hour and goes into effect with your permission.If you over run by a very short time (15 - 20 mins) then there is no charge. Payment for this should be made when you come to view the album

Do you offer discounts for off-season or non-saturday events?
Sometimes - it depends on the date and time of year - but please bear in mind that I put the same effort into a monday wedding as a saturday wedding !!

Do we have to feed you ?
It doesn't have to be the same as your sit-down meal (many caterers offer "supplier meals" as an add-on option) but I prefer to be fed when you are fed, not afterwards, because when you are eating you're not at your most photogenic although there can be some great "moments" during the meal too - once you have finished eating I need to be ready to continue shooting.

Can our family and friends take pictures with their cameras? Does that bother you?
Its very difficult to restrict people to shooting at the same time and as many people now have equally good digital cameras its almost impossible to stop this. All that I ask is that when I have set up certain shots that the keen photographers who might be there don't try to shoot over my shoulder - its distracting for the bride and groom and as Im being paid to record their day it may mean that they don't get the best possible shots.