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Top 100 documentary wedding photographer in the world
Capturing the wedding with this documentary or reportage style, means I can work around you & your day. There is no strict structure and times, like some photographers ask. Many factors can alter throughout the day so this flexibility is key. The documentary wedding photography style, covers your day more thoroughly - It also allows you to relax whilst I do the hard work and capture moments you didn't even know had happened!
I believe that a wedding is a chapter of your life together. Do on your day what makes you both happy and don't worry about the pressures around. Using my knowledge and experience, I will put you all at ease, to me the day flow smoothly and effortlessly whilst documenting moments with beautiful wedding photography & memories to add to your story!
Documentary is a wedding photographer's style
You may hear the word documentary or reportage when looking at a lot of photographers, however it is important that your wedding should be a day that you spend time together with loved ones and not in front of the lens! Unobtrusive photography that documents the real moments of your wedding day is what I strive for - I doubt you'll even notice that I'm around!
What is a documentary photography style?
The types of wedding photography
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Whatever you are looking for, there is a package for you. The most popular is The Only Me - coverage of a wedding day with no restraints. I also offer The Extra Eyes, which includes a second awesome wedding photographer to enhance your day.
I see wedding photography as a form of storytelling, that is why I offer unlimited time coverage as standard. A story is full of chapters, an hour being a chapter, so every hour goes by at a wedding helps boost the quality of the tale.
I found that being there all day really allows me to get to know yourselves and the guests. this in turn helps me blend into the wedding, meaning I can capture a story completely personal to you, full on honest original characters.
A full day wedding might not be for everyone. If you are one of these couples that want a smaller coverage option then there are two packages for you.
The 'Arf Day - coverage of the essentials from any wedding day
The Wee One - start with just an hour, then add on extra hours should you wish.
Whatever your wish, we can find a package to suit!
Classic wedding photography coverage options
The Smaller Coverage Options
A full day of photography
Destination photography, compared to UK wedding photography has a £500 charge built in to the package to cover the cost of flights and accommodation in Europe. For more far out locations a pre-discussed surcharge might be added.
As a destination wedding offers me a new culture and backdrop, to compensate the above cost I always include a next day photography portrait shoot free of charge to allow us to explore the area in a greater depth and create unique, outstanding, memorable photographs
How much is travel?
Photography for those who hop on a plane to get hitched
From Iceland to the Caribbean, I have been lucky enough to capture some beautiful wedding stories in beautiful far out locations and cultures! All my destination packages include an optional post wedding portrait session in the country as well as travel and accommodation, meaning you do not have the worry thinking about that.
I will research the country and specific locations in depth before, and together we can formulate a plan to get the most exotic and interesting photographs for your destination wedding.
Some of the places I've adventured to include, Mexico, Jamaica, Kenya, Greece, Iceland, France, Italy Scotland and of course, Wales!
Where have you been?
With all weddings I am happy to travel anywhere, and love to capture authenticity of moment, to show the true joy of the wedding.
The multi day wedding events
I have had the great fortune of photographing a lot of wedding through the years including those form various religions. Each has its own traditions and some are longer than just a day. I have experience in Jewish, Greek, Sikh and Hindu wedding amongst others. If you are having a multi day wedding then let me know and I can create a personalised quote based on your needs.
Wedding photographer experienced with different Traditions
Wherever you decide to elope you can guarantee I will extensively research the location. Using my photography contacts within the wedding industry, location scouting personally and general online resources we can go into your elopement with a full knowledge of excellent photography locations.
If you are interested in the Lake District, or Gretna Green as a wedding destination? Then I lived there for 10 years and have done many an elopement tour there!
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The eloping adventure seeking duo
Duo Elopements are possibly my ideal! The freedom to explore interesting locations with no restraints. So have you thought about an elopement photography adventure?
When it comes to elopement photography I like to offer various options including a full day service. This is part wedding photography, part tour guide! An all day adventure may sound like a lot however it is a relaxing way to explore stunning locations whilst capturing unique beautiful photography. Together we will have fun and create magic.
Part wedding...
...part adventure
Yes, of course! In fact I feel its really important to meet face to face, in person or via Zoom, to have a chat about your wedding photography in a little more detail. It also gives you a chance to ask me any questions, as well as finalising all the details to make your photographs perfect.
This is a fun and relaxed session where you can get used to being in front of the camera and my approach, I can do a pre-wedding shoot anywhere you like - I normally recommend a place that means something to you - otherwise the park, woodland or a beach usually work best for a nice intimate stroll. I prefer shooting outdoors in natural light but I am all ears to any suggestions, just anywhere where you're relaxed and can be you!
Below are some of the various questions I get asked regularly, however if you have another in mind just drop me a message!
Your questions answered
What is a pre wedding shoot and what happens?
Can we meet before the wedding day
Absolutely! I love to travel! Although I am a wedding photographer in Bristol, my photography takes me all over the UK. All travel and accommodation is included. For destination weddings, this is included too, although location dependant a surcharge may be added. This is discussed prior on a wedding to wedding basis.
Of course you can! I am not afraid of a bit of water or mud - that’s what umbrellas and wellies are for! For those who are afraid of the English weather, I also prepare for this and normally have a plan B for indoor locations for photographs.
What happens if it is raining on the wedding day?
Are you prepared to travel nationwide for a wedding?
As a reportage wedding photographer I am there to capture all the natural moments of your wedding day, however I understand that some couples may want a few formal group photographs also. If you want some staged group shots then I love to capture them for you, as I think they are important for future memories.
I take great care to edit each photo with sensitivity keeping them looking as natural as possible whilst enhancing and applying my developed style. All wedding photographs are edited using professional software to achieve the highest quality.
How do you edit the photographs?
Do you document formal group photographs?
Post processing of your photographs will take around 8 weeks - this is subject to change in intensely busy periods but I can give a closer estimation nearer the time. Once you have viewed the images and made your selection of favourites it can take up to a further 6-8 weeks for the design and production and postage of any albums.
Almost anything! The wedding photographs I provide will be full resolution and without any ugly watermarks. They are your photos, for you to share and print as much as you like. This said, I don't allow commercial use (in publications) without our prior consent in writing - further details regarding this can be found upon enquiry.
What can we do with the photos?
How long does it take to get the photographs?
Gavin Jacob Power | Photographer is fully insured with Public Liability & Indemnity insurance.
Gavin Jacob Power | Photographer is not VAT registered, therefore no VAT is added onto packages.
Are prices inclusive of VAT?
Do you have photographers insurance?
Should the unlikely scenario of either of these, the secondary photographer can take over, should there not be one, I also have many other professional wedding photographers as contacts to replace me. I always carry a backup camera and equipment and am well insured against any issues that although unlikely, may arise.
To secure your wedding date, I require a booking fee and a signed contract. This is done through my secure wedding client area. I will send you upon request to book my services. Dates are booked on a first come, first serve basis.
How do we book our wedding photography?
What is you are ill on the day, or your equipment breaks?
Yes, our online print ordering service offers various print options within your private gallery with a secure checkout processed by Paypal. Anyone with your gallery password can order through this built in system making it more hassle-free for you.
I require a £300 booking fee payed alongside the return of your contract, this secures your date and covers the cost of any pre wedding work. It is non refundable, and will be deducted from the cost of your package.
What is the wedding booking fee?
Can our friends and family buy photographs from you
Wedding albums can be added onto your package quote as an extra option or can be ordered after the wedding day.
Yes, all selections are down to you - I will design the wedding album for you to proof and amend before sending to print. Full information on options and the process will be sent to to those who order a fine art wedding album.
Do we choose the album images?
We want a wedding album, when do we order it?
You will receive a minimum of 500 wedding photographs (250 micro/elopement wedding packages) fully edited images downloadable from your private gallery.
How many photos will we receive?
Level up your wedding experience with some awesome add ons
wedding extras to make you smile
engagement shoots
Pop Up Albums
Highlights films
Fine art Albums
additional Photographers
Sound Recording of the speeches
