DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | CHOCOHOLIC | FATHER TED ENTHUSIAST
Hey, I’m James…
THE BACKSTORY: FROM BABY PHOTOS TO WEDDING VOWS
My journey behind the camera kicked off in 2014 when my daughter was born. Like any new parent, I wanted to capture everything, first smiles, wobbly steps, the lot. What started with a second-hand camera and zero clue what I was doing gradually turned into something more.
By 2017, I found myself photographing my first wedding, nervous as hell but completely hooked from that day forward. There’s something about documenting one of the most significant days in someone’s life that becomes utterly compelling and deeply fulfilling.
What really drives me is knowing how photographs become more valuable with time. Growing up, I watched how old family albums brought people together, how flipping through those pages could transport everyone back decades in an instant. That’s powerful stuff, photographs as little time machines, as anchors to moments we’d otherwise lose to memory.
ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
On wedding days, you’ll likely find me with an iced coffee in hand, probably making references to 90s Jim Carrey films or slipping in Father Ted quotes when the moment calls for it. These little bits of personality help keep things relaxed, which is exactly when the best photographs happen. My approach is documentary at heart, I’m there to observe and capture rather than direct and control. But don’t worry, I’ll step in with guidance when needed, especially during portraits. The rest of the time, I’m reading the room, anticipating moments before they happen, and making sure I’m in the right place at the right time.
I’m after the gold stuff, not just how your day looked, but how it bloody well felt. That teary glance from your mum, the tight squeeze of hands during vows, the absolute scenes on the dance floor, the pure joy of celebrating with everyone you love in one place.. these become the photographs that transport you back years later, like those old family albums that brought everyone together around the kitchen table.
From our first chat over coffee to the final delivery, I’m in this with you. I see my couples as future friends rather than transactions, which explains why some of my earliest couples have become lifelong friends who I still catch up with over coffee. If you too want a connection-led experience then I am the guy for you.
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GET IN TOUCH
I consider it a genuine privilege to be trusted with these moments. Each wedding I photograph becomes part of my story too, and I genuinely love seeing my couples relive their day through the images we create together. Want to see if we’re a good fit? Grab my free wedding guide to start, then let’s either meet for coffee (iced for me), or have a good long chat over zoom about your wedding plans.
8+
Years experience
250+
Satisfied clients
2
Professional awards
25
The number of weddings of I shoot each year
20
Iced Lattes I drink every week
8+
Countries visited
GET TO KNOW ME
Just a few of my favourite things…
LOVE MY FAMILY:
I am blessed to have a gentlemans family. My girl Eilish and my son Harrrison is what keeps me on my toes when I’m not photographing weddings. Family is precious.
ICED LATTES
Are unbelievably awesome! Thank the world for creating this amazing beverage. It’s completely random I know, but if I’m not drinking one on a wedding day, then something is very wrong.. P.S Up-a Coffee
MY FAVE MUSIC BANDS
I started getting into music at the ripe age of 13. It began with Blink 182, became an emo kid, then a metalhead, and now I listen to everything. Guilty pleasure? 80s music
I´M MOST THANKFUL FOR:
I’m deeply grateful to my couples for trusting me to document their wedding days. It’s an honour to ensure they have the best experience possible, and I truly appreciate being chosen to capture the moments they’ll treasure forever.
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