NATURAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
that tells your love story
“Alison manages to spot every smile, laugh and tear throughout the day, and captures them beautifully. Her natural style of photography makes for the most gorgeous photographs.”
Laura S
A natural and classic approach to wedding photography across the UK
Your wedding day will pass in a blur, and I’d love for your photographs to bring it back to life.
As a Nottingham wedding photographer, I focus on capturing weddings in a natural, documentary style that captures real emotions: subtle glances, bursts of laughter, and everything in between.
Whether you’re planning a celebration in Nottingham or elsewhere in the UK, my goal is to document your day in a relaxed way, without taking you away from the people you love for too long.
Chris and I can’t thank you enough Alison. Our wedding photos are perfect in every way. You have captured everything just as we wanted. We’ve received endless comments from friends and family about how fantastic the photos are.
Your communication from the offset was 100% and on the day you made us all feel relaxed which allowed you to get some amazing shots of our children.
I keep shedding happy tears each and every time I look at them. Thank you again Alison.
Lorna and Chris married at Ellenborough Park, Cheltenham
It’s your wedding day, and I want to document it in the most natural way possible for you so that your photos are true to you. Here’s a guide to how I work.
MY APPROACH
How I photograph weddings with a natural style
Every couple is different, and I want your photos to reflect you, not a formula. That’s why I’ll always ask about your preferences before the day, whether you’re drawn to candid off-the-cuff photos, creative portraits, or a mix of both.
Natural wedding photography covers all of this for me, it’s relaxed, honest, and tailored to you. Most couples say they don’t like posing, and want documentary photos teamed with beautiful portraits and a few group shots. I’ll work within your timeline to give you the best of both worlds so that you don’t miss the drinks and hugs whilst taking photos.
I’ll arrive early to soak in the setting, scout the light, and ease into the day with you. If you’ve booked full-day coverage, you’ll get more documentary photos and time for portraits. For smaller weddings, I’ll prioritise what matters most to you.
If you’d like to understand more about my documentary approach, you can read what documentary wedding photography means here.
JUST THE TWO OF YOU
Your couple portraits
If I had a pound for every time someone told me, “We’re awkward in front of the camera,” I’d be buying shoes weekly! But honestly, most of the couples on my site have said the same thing.
We’ll have chatted before your wedding, so you’ll hopefully feel comfortable with me and when the time comes for portraits, I’ll guide you without making it feel like an uncomfortable photoshoot. You’ll be with your favourite person, looking your best and I’ll be there to capture it all without interrupting the moment.
Portraits usually take 15–30 minutes, depending on your venue and coverage. If you want more, that’s good too – as long as I know what you want, I’ll work within your schedule.
I will have already scouted out the best locations for your photos so I’ll know exactly where we’ll go, making the best out of the light and weather. I find that couples look the most natural when I don’t tell them to pose, so what I do is allow you time to mould into each other naturally, and this is what a lot of couples do best. If I think something doesn’t look quite right, I’ll give guidance in a way that makes you feel comfortable.
THE MANTLEPIECE PHOTOS
Family and friends’ photos
I call these the mantlepiece photos for a reason, they’re the ones that last generations. Here’s where I think it’s important to strike a balance of ensuring you have photos with your key guests without going overboard and turning it into a conveyor belt of multiple group variations. I’ll ask you to send me a list of must-have group shots before the day. Around six is a good balance, but if you want more, that’s totally fine. Just bear in mind that the more group photos you have, the less time there may be for candid photos mingling with your guests.
If your wedding is large, we’ll factor in a bit more time to gather people. And if you want photos with friends during the day, just ask me in the moment – often, the most natural group photos happen that way.
Looking for more natural, candid photo moments?
Play the slideshow below for some more of my favourite photos.
FEATURED WEDDINGS
Ready to explore individual weddings and get a feel for what all-day coverage looks like?
FAQs
I’d love to hear from you!
If you are looking for a friendly wedding photographer in Nottingham, or anywhere in the UK, I’d love to hear from you.
When you get in touch, feel free to share your wedding date, location and any plans you already have for your wedding and if you have any thoughts about the coverage you would like. I’m always happy to help you decide which collection would be best for you, based on your plans.
I’m happy to travel across the UK, and overnight stays and travel expenses can be discussed with you when you enquire.