Business Details
37 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding Photographers Surrey Hampshire
We are Laurence and Ella, a husband and wife photography team with over 30 years of combined experience in capturing life's most precious moments. Established in 1989, our business was built on a foundation of artistic passion and technical excellence, with Laurence inheriting a legacy of wedding photography expertise from his family. Our approach combines natural, elegant imagery with an unobtrusive style that allows us to capture genuine emotions and spontaneous moments. As recommended photographers at prestigious venues across Surrey, Hampshire, and beyond, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service that consistently exceeds client expectations. Our portfolio showcases weddings in diverse settings from historic castles to intimate garden ceremonies, reflecting our adaptability and creative vision.We prioritise personal connections with clients, ensuring every couple feels comfortable and confident throughout their journey with us. Our commitment to quality is evident in the thousands of glowing testimonials we've received, with clients repeatedly praising our professionalism, artistic eye, and ability to create timeless visual narratives. We work efficiently without compromising creativity, ensuring timely delivery of wedding breakfasts while capturing every important detail. While our base is in the Surrey-Hampshire border region, we regularly travel across the UK and even internationally to document special occasions. Our dedication to continuous improvement means we visit new venues in advance to master lighting conditions and optimal shooting angles, guaranteeing exceptional results every time.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Engagement Shoots
Event Photography
Photo Albums
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience photographing weddings across the UK
- Our husband and wife team offers dual creative perspectives
- Recommended photographers at leading Surrey and Hampshire venues
- We specialise in natural light photography with artistic creativity
- Personalised service with pre-wedding venue visits included
What people say
Stunning photographs
Calming presence
Unobtrusive style
Exceeded expectations
Treasure in our wedding album
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures every precious moment with artistic precision and emotional authenticity. We employ a documentary-style approach combined with carefully composed portraits to create timeless visual narratives. With two photographers working simultaneously, we ensure comprehensive coverage of ceremonies, receptions, and special details without ever missing a key moment.
Portrait Sessions
We offer bespoke portrait sessions tailored to individual client needs, from classic studio setups to natural outdoor environments. Our expertise extends to family portraits, maternity shoots, and professional headshots, all delivered with the same artistic eye and technical excellence that defines our wedding work. Each session is carefully planned to reflect the subject's personality and story.
Engagement Shoots
Our engagement photography sessions help couples build rapport before their big day while creating beautiful images for invitations and displays. We guide couples through relaxed, fun sessions that capture their unique relationship dynamics in locations meaningful to them. These sessions also serve as valuable practice for natural posing and comfort in front of the camera.
Venue Photography
We specialise in capturing the unique character of wedding venues through professional location photography. Our work showcases venues' architectural features, interior design, and atmospheric qualities to create compelling visual portfolios. This service benefits both venue marketing and helps couples visualise their wedding day setting through our expertly curated images.
Photo Albums
We create premium quality wedding albums and print products that showcase your photographs in the best possible format. Our design team crafts custom layouts that tell your story cohesively, using archival materials for lasting durability. From traditional coffee table books to modern flush-mount albums, we ensure your memories are preserved beautifully.
People
Laurence
Photographer
With professional experience since 1989, Laurence brings technical mastery and artistic vision to every shoot. His family heritage in wedding photography combines with contemporary techniques to create timeless images. Known for creative problem-solving and capturing unique perspectives.
Ella
Photographer
Ella's warm personality and keen eye for emotion make her an essential part of our team. Her background in fine art photography adds creative depth to our work. Clients consistently praise her ability to put people at ease and capture authentic moments naturally.
Questions
What wedding photography services do you offer?
We provide full-day wedding coverage, engagement shoots, bridal portraits, and post-wedding portrait sessions. Our packages include two photographers, unlimited shots, and custom albums.
Which areas do you cover for weddings?
We primarily cover Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, and London, but regularly photograph weddings across the UK and internationally. Our travel experience includes destinations like Venice.
How do we book your photography services?
Contact us via phone or email to check availability. Complete our online enquiry form with wedding details to receive our digital brochure and pricing information.
What makes your wedding photography unique?
Our husband-and-wife team combines classic and candid styles, with pre-venue visits to master lighting conditions. We prioritise emotional storytelling while ensuring timely coordination with event schedules.
Can we view sample wedding photographs?
Yes, our portfolio showcases work from venues including Loseley Park, Froyle Park, and Woodlands Park Hotel. We also provide private online galleries for clients.
How do you handle family group photographs?
We efficiently coordinate formal shots while remaining flexible for spontaneous moments. Our experience ensures we capture all important groups without disrupting your celebration flow.
Reviews (4)
Tg Brown
Oct 22, 2021
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Laurence and Ella were absolutely excellent from start to finish when photographing our recent wedding day at Farnham Castle. They clearly have a wealth of experience and I found that to be very comforting. Laurence and Ella stood out from all of our other wedding suppliers in that they offered a lot of reassurance, both on the day and in the build-up to the wedding. Their photographs are of the highest quality and we are both delighted.
I cannot imagine receiving a better service from any other wedding photographer - it was a pleasure to meet them and we will be recommending Laurence and Ella to all of our friends. Thank you! Tom & Charlotte
I cannot imagine receiving a better service from any other wedding photographer - it was a pleasure to meet them and we will be recommending Laurence and Ella to all of our friends. Thank you! Tom & Charlotte
Jack
Sep 13, 2021
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We are SO glad that we chose Laurence and Ella as our wedding photographers - the photos are incredible and have really captured the feeling and atmosphere of our day so well. But just as importantly, they were amazing to work with and an absolute joy to be with on our special day. They're wonderful people who are incredibly in tune with each other and will really help you to feel at ease and enjoy the day as much as possible. We had so many compliments on our photos and on Ella and Laurence themselves and really couldn't be happier with everything they did for us. Honestly couldn't recommend them highly enough - superb.
Nicola Veal
May 11, 2021
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Such incredible photography and utterly wonderful people - cannot recommend enough! Our wedding day was beautifully captured and our photographs will be an ever last memory for us and our family - thank you both so very much.
A. H.
May 27, 2020
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We were so happy that we chose Laurence and Ella to be our photographers! We had absolutely no idea what to expect from photographers or what we should have looked for but these two made it so easy for us, they explained everything from start to finish. On the day they were fun, professional, did everything we asked them to and more, they were fantastic with children and got them to smile in the right place at the right time.
They knew all the best places to get great shots and made all our guests feel comfortable. Ella was great at making me feel relaxed while I was getting ready, I was so nervous but she got me to smile naturally and I love those photos! We initially said no to them making us an album but we changed our minds while on our honeymoon realising our photos are the one thing you get to keep and look back on forever (which they told us when we booked them) they were more than happy to do this for us and we are so grateful. We would highly recommend to anyone who's looking for wedding photographers without a doubt!
They knew all the best places to get great shots and made all our guests feel comfortable. Ella was great at making me feel relaxed while I was getting ready, I was so nervous but she got me to smile naturally and I love those photos! We initially said no to them making us an album but we changed our minds while on our honeymoon realising our photos are the one thing you get to keep and look back on forever (which they told us when we booked them) they were more than happy to do this for us and we are so grateful. We would highly recommend to anyone who's looking for wedding photographers without a doubt!
