BRISTOL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
A relaxed, candid approach to wedding photography - natural portraits, the unguarded moments in between, and the small details that often go unnoticed. Covering Gloucestershire & Somerset.
You've spent months planning a day that will be over in hours. I'm there to make sure you remember it!
I've been photographing weddings for over a decade. I know when to step back and when to move in, and I know how quickly the moments that matter can pass.
I photograph the day as it happens - the big moments and the small ones, the ones you'll remember and the ones that will surprise you when you see them later.
I'll take you away for portraits at some point - it doesn't take long, and it's a chance to just be together for a few minutes in the middle of everything.
What you'll end up with is an honest record of your day - how it looked, how it felt, and all the moments that made it yours.
I've photographed at some wonderful places over the years. If you're still deciding where to get married, here are some of my favourite wedding venues around Bristol and Bath.
“Alison photographed our wedding and we are both speechless at the beautiful photos she’s given us, they are absolutely everything we wanted and more. I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done, it was so much fun being photographed by her and it just means the world to us both! We cannot wait to share with our family and friends, just in absolute awe! Thank you so much!”
- Jasmine + Ben
KEY MOMENTS
£495
For smaller weddings, or couples who would simply like the ceremony and the important moments immediately before and afterwards.
SHORT DAY
£725
Three hours of coverage. This would typically cover the ceremony, through to the wedding breakfast.
FULL DAY
£1750
Eight hours of coverage, with the flexibility to choose the start and finish times that work best with your wedding day timeline.
All packages include:
• A password-protected gallery to share with family and friends
• A pre-wedding chat to discuss your timeline and photographs
• Travel within 40 miles of my home in Portishead, with further travel available at an additional mileage cost
• A keepsake USB and print box
• Twenty five 6x4 prints
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Relaxed, natural and documentary. I photograph your day as it happens rather than directing it, capturing the real moments, the emotion, and the atmosphere. Alongside that, I take a small number of simple, natural portraits of the two of you. The result is an honest record of your wedding day, the way it actually looked and felt.
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Yes. I'm based near Bristol and photograph weddings across Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire. If your venue is further afield, just let me know and we can talk it through.
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No, and this is the thing most couples are relieved to hear. I'll pinch you for a few portraits at some point during the day, but it's relaxed and quick (usually fifteen to twenty minutes). The rest of the day, I’m in the background!
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I can, yes. If you'd like family or group shots, we'll agree a list beforehand and I'll work through them as quickly and efficiently as I can (usually in about fifteen to twenty minutes). If you'd rather skip formal groups, that's completely fine too. I'll capture natural photos of your guests throughout the day.
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That depends on what you'd like, and we'll talk it through when you book. Some couples want coverage from getting ready right through to the dancing, while others want the ceremony and a few hours of the celebrations. There's no right answer, it's about what matters most to you.
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Yes. About a month before your wedding, I'll meet with you to talk everything through - the timings, the plan, and what matters most to you. It means that by the time your wedding day arrives, I understand your day well enough to work quietly in the background.
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Your gallery will be ready within a few weeks of your wedding, depending on the time of year and the length of your coverage. I'll always give you a clear idea of timings when you book.
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Travel to weddings in and around Bristol and Bath is included. For venues further afield, I may add a small travel fee, but I'll always let you know upfront so there are no surprises.
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As a rough guide, I deliver around 50 edited photos per hour of coverage. It's never an exact science, there are always quieter stretches like travelling between venues or during the meal, when nobody really wants a camera on them. Across a full day you'll receive a generous gallery of several hundred images. Every photo is individually edited before it reaches you.
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Yes. Once you've seen your gallery and chosen your favourite images, there are album and print options if you'd like something beautiful to hold onto beyond the digital files.
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I carry backup equipment to every wedding (a second camera, plus spare cards and batteries), and I'm fully insured. In the very rare event that something serious prevented me from attending, I'd do everything I possibly could to arrange a trusted photographer to step in.
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Send me a message with your date, venue and a bit about your plans. I'll get back to you with availability and the next steps.
GETING MARRIED IN BRISTOL
Bristol is such a brilliant city to get married in. It has personality - the coloured houses, the harbourside, the bridge, the independent restaurants and bars. There's a character to it that comes through in wedding photos without you having to try.
I've photographed weddings at venues all across Bristol, and what I love is the variety. Bristol Registry Office has a lovely, relaxed feel - couples often head out into the streets around St Nicholas Market afterwards, and the character of that area adds something really nice to the photos. Those first few minutes after the ceremony with everyone hugging and laughing outside are always full of beautiful moments. Kings Weston House is lovely - grand Vanbrugh architecture with sweeping views, but it never feels stuffy. Ashton Court has the estate grounds, the deer park, and the old mansion, which gives you so many options for portraits without needing to go far.
Just outside the city, venues like Old Down Estate and Berwick Lodge offer countryside settings while still being a short drive from Bristol. Old Down has beautiful gardens and woodland that look stunning in any season. Berwick Lodge has an intimacy to it that suits smaller weddings really well.
In Clifton, the views near the Observatory and the Suspension Bridge are hard to beat for portraits. There's something about that combination of the bridge, the gorge, and the sky that gives you an image you couldn't get anywhere else. And the streets of Clifton itself - the Georgian terraces, the independent shops - have a charm that works beautifully as a backdrop if you fancy a short walk between the ceremony and reception.
One of the things I particularly enjoy about Bristol weddings is that couples here tend to do things their own way. Pub receptions, restaurant celebrations, warehouse venues, garden parties. There's less of a template and more of a "let's do what feels like us" attitude, which I love. Those weddings always photograph well because they're full of personality.
Wherever you're celebrating in Bristol, I photograph the day quietly and naturally, capturing the emotion, the atmosphere, and the small moments that make the day yours.
PLANNING YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
How to choose a wedding photographer
A guide to finding the right photographer for you.
What to expect from your wedding photographer
how the day actually works.
How to plan your wedding day timeline
timing your day so it flows and the photography works beautifully.