DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER SOMERSET & GLOUCESTERSHIRE
A relaxed, candid approach to wedding photography - natural portraits, the unguarded moments in between, and the small details that often go unnoticed.
Covering Somerset & Gloucestershire.
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 across Somerset and Gloucestershire 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
WEDDING PACKAGES
Key Moments £495
90 minutes of coverage
For smaller weddings, or if you’d just like the ceremony and the moments immediately before and afterwards.
Short Day £775
Three hours of coverage
This would typically cover the ceremony, through to the wedding breakfast.
Full Day £1750
Eight hours of coverage
Choose the start and finish times that work best with your wedding day timeline.
All packages include:
• An online 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 box of ten 6x4 prints
“Alison is a unique wedding photographer, not intrusive but the moments she captures I have no doubt will exceed your expectations. We cannot recommend Alison highly enough.”
- Joan + Kevin
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.
WHERE I PHOTOGRAPH WEDDINGS
I photograph weddings across Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire. If you're getting married in or around either city, there's more detail on venues, pricing and what the day looks like on these pages: Bristol wedding photographer - the harbourside, Clifton, Ashton Court, Old Down and the register office. Bath wedding photographer - the Guildhall, the Royal Crescent, Prior Park, Priston Mill and Wick Farm.
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 in Portishead and photograph weddings throughout Somerset and Gloucestershire, as well as Bristol and Bath. Travel within 30 miles is included. 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.