About

Hi. I'm Dave and I live in Caterham, Surrey with my wife, two teenagers and our miniature schnauzer, Maisie!

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I've been a professional wedding photographer since 2003 and am a Licentiate of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (LSWPP).  I cover weddings in Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and London.

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My passion for photography must run in the family as my grandad was a professional photographer for the Associated Press and he photographed Princess Diana in her wedding dress!

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My journey to becoming a wedding photographer is, I think, quite an interesting story of fate and chance. Back in the early 00's I attended a wedding as a 'plus one'. I didn't know anyone at this wedding but recognised the photographer who was a good friend of mine that I'd lost touch with over the years. So I spent the day with my friend, Jenny, watching how she worked and interacted with the guests. I'd always had a passion for photography but as I watched Jenny, she was so inspiring, I had this light bulb moment and realised this was my calling.

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Jenny took me under her wing as her second photographer and over the next few years taught me everything I needed to learn about being a professional wedding photographer. Her teaching was invaluable as she not only taught me the photography side of things but also how to run a successful business, which is arguably just as important. I know she taught me well because I'm now celebrating my 22nd year as a professional wedding photographer. 

  

The best thing about being a wedding photographer is that I get to share one of the most important days in a couples' lives, with a front row seat to all the joy and emotions of the day, and the sheer buzz I get from capturing it all on camera,  especially those moments that the couples themselves may have missed and will see for the first time when viewing their online gallery.

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I could tell you about my friendly professional manner, and how I'll photograph your day in a natural unobtrusive style,  capturing all those key moments and little details, but I couldn't say it any better than my previous clients, so please take a few moments to look at the many wonderful 5-star reviews left for me on my Google page.

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I've photographed hundreds of weddings in many locations, both here in the UK and occasionally abroad.  However, no matter how many times I've photographed at a venue I will always insist on meeting you at your venue before the wedding day, as I think this is a key opportunity to get to know each other a bit more and it gives us a chance to discuss the timings for your day and put together a plan for your photos.  

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I am also one of the official photographers for Blues & Soul magazine. This incredible experience has provided me with the opportunity of meeting and photographing some very famous people, whilst also presenting me with some of the most challenging lighting conditions a photographer could ever face!. These are just a few examples of some of the amazing artists I've had the privilege to photograph over the years!