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    TESTIMONIALS

    From the start you opened your mind to our culture. You effectively captured the most significant and beautiful moments of our wedding and reception. The key to this was your attention to the details of the proceedings, your creative and remarkable ability to harness the emotion of the moment. Thank you so much. We are unbelievably grateful and happy that you were able to share this special occasion with us, and of course produce some highly cherished stills of the best day of our lives.”

    Catherine and Andrew

    “Kofi and I would like to say a big thank you. Right from the start you have been open, understanding and flexible. You accommodated our cultural needs and still made the whole process enjoyable and creative. The pictures are absolutely fantastic, many people keep saying they have never seen anything like it. I completely agree with them. I always knew we would get good results from you but to be honest what we got was ten times better than I could have ever imagined. I don’t think anyone would have been as creative and daring as you were. Thank you for making our day magical and keeping our memories beautiful.”

    Kofi and Ola

    Anton and I both want to say a very big thank you to you for capturing our wedding day so beautifully and providing us with such professional and unique images. When we looked at the images we felt very emotional as you captured our feelings and joy in all the photo’s so well and they brought back all the excitement and happiness of our special day. All the pictures are perfect and we love the way you took them using different angles and styles. We have shown some of our friends and family over the past few days and they have all been very impressed as we are with your photography skills and the beautiful pictures. Anton and I think you gave a very personable and professional service from start to finish and we will be highly recommending you to all our friends and family.”

    Karina and Anton

    “Thanks to Paul Stott’s amazing work we have a wedding album that we cannot look at enough! He is a very talented photographer and his calm and unintrusive nature makes him a pleasure to work with. We would strongly recommend Paul to anyone who is looking for a professional photographer who takes great pride in their work. Paul’s attention to detail ensures a truly magical wedding album. Can’t praise him enough really. Go for it – you will NOT be disappointed with your choice! ”

    Karen and Sam

    “Paul was chosen by our son and his wife for their wedding photography. We were all very impressed by his professionalism, his inter-personal skills and his creative approach. I was wondering what it would be like having a man in the room while the bride was getting dressed, but he was wonderfully discreet and reassuring – in fact, very much part of the support team, whereas I can imagine that some photographers are exactly the reverse, adding to the stress levels at that time! The same applied in the church – our rector has many stories of pushy photographers who think they are in charge, but Paul got some wonderful photos without causing any trouble at all. Some people think you need a video to get the true flavour of a wedding, but Paul’s slideshow took us through the whole day, with lots of beautiful shots which could all stand alone. We would recommend him to anyone! “Thanks, Paul

    Vicky Barlow

    “Firstly, I was nervous having a destination wedding but Paul was so accommodating and spent a decent amount of time walking us through the grounds of the venue and sharing thoughts and ideas with us. Not only was he friendly and calmed my nerves about being in front of a camera but looking through the images truly helped me to relive my special day. The pictures were breathtaking and even after the wedding was over he has been incredibly helpful with sending images over to the United states and helping us with any concerns. I wouldn’t change a thing”

    Ebony and Nick

    “We can’t thank Paul enough for capturing so many beautiful moments of our day. From start to finish Paul had a clear idea of what photos he wanted to take and took the time to listen to our ideas to create a series of photos that we will treasure for years to come. Paul succeeded in capturing so many important moments without encroaching on our day, fitting seamlessly with what was happening at the time, something I think is very important for a wedding photographer. We are absolutely delighted with our photos and have also had many comments from friends and family about how lovely they are. Thank you Paul! ”

    Kaylie and Chris

    “Well….we were completely speechless with how beautiful our wedding photos turned out. Paul provided a great mix of formal, natural candid and glamorous shots from morning getting ready, pre-wedding through to church and reception photos, which is just what we wanted. The love, joy and bright colours were captured so well. Planning a wedding from 5000+ miles away is not easy but we felt totally comfortable after having my first and very comprehensive meeting over the phone with Paul that we was in good hands. Paul is experienced and very professional. He really listened to what we wanted and delivered above expectations. Paul also was extremely fast in processing and uploading all our wedding photos onto his online website within less than 3 weeks and we can’t stop looking at them. Thank you so much Paul, we have already recommended you to a couple of friends who will be getting married next year!”

    Natasha and Ernest

    “Paul is a excellent photographer, who had an exceptional eye for understanding our vision for capturing our big day in photos even with minimal guidance
    In all honestly I am a control freak! However, with Paul my mind was absolutely at rest. His attention to detail from everything from facial expressions, body language, lighting, scenery, every little detail was covered. Once we received our pictures they exceeded our expectations.
    On my wedding day, timing was limited but even under these conditions the results were amazing.
    I would highly recommend Paul to any bride.”

    Jacqueline and Daerefa

    We cannot recommend Paul enough. When he says documentary photographer he means it! He took all the photos we could possibly want formally but was also so subtle and got such AMAZING photos throughout the day it was absolutely astounding. The amount of comments we’ve had about how beautiful the photos are was unbelievable and we got them back so quickly too it was amazing. So many people have asked us to pass on Paul’s details because his photos were so amazing but he also made you feel relaxed and as though you could have a laugh. I joked and laughed throughout with him as did my (now) husband. Amazing guy and photographer.

    Gemma and Phil

    We chose Paul to photograph our wedding as we loved his documentary style. Paul travelled to Birmingham to photograph our day, and sourced a local second photographer to assist him. On the day Paul was so easy to work with, and as all our guests commented - very discrete. After we got the photos back many of our guests commented that they didn't even realise he took that photo of them! Paul was a pleasure to have on our day, and we are so pleased with our photos. Paul is an extremely talented photographer, and we're very glad we chose him!

    Gina and David

    Paul's photography is amazing. We had three days of wedding celebrations and Paul captured the emotion, feelings and special moments to perfection. Paul provides a very personalised service to meet your needs and is very discrete when taking photos. Paul is responsive, professional and a lovely person to work with - it was like having a friend take our wedding photos. We would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for outstanding candid photography.

    Christian and Radhika

    We found Paul from a google search for our wedding. We had no clue of what we wanted or what kind of photos to expect and Paul really opened to our thoughts on how we would like the day captured. Paul came to our home for an initial consultation and we had a chance to view his portfolio and was completely blown away. We loved Paul's approach nothing was too much trouble and his responses to e-mails was always prompt. Paul also suggested we have a pre-wedding shoot to get comfortable with the camera before our big day. …on The Day I was amazed by Paul's determination to get the perfect shots, Paul is not afraid to take risks. Paul worked with us and independently to give us maximum coverage … and many of our guests commented on how impressed they were. Paul is a very discreet and professional and was amazed by what he captured. We are so grateful that we have so many beautiful picture and are able to relive the most perfect day. We were so impressed that we recently asked Paul to take photos of our new baby boy and once again we couldn't ask for anymore. We have recommended Paul and would continue to do so. I still look at his website to see his latest work.

    Malisha and Howard

    Thank you so much Paul for your stunning work on our special day. You not only did an outstanding job on the day, but guided us brilliantly in the run up to the wedding and during photos. You listened to our brief and took on board everything that was important to us, blending seamlessly with our guests. And the photos..... What can I say?WOW. We have spent hours going through the photos, remembering, smiling and reminiscing. We will treasure them forever!!

    Kelly and Jamie

    I think what makes Paul’s photographs so special to us is that his personal style captures more than just moments. Looking through the images he had taken a few weeks ago at our wedding it was like reliving it all again from getting ready in the morning to dancing away in the evening. From the very first phone call Paul made us very comfortable with our choice and his ideas and his artistry is very special. On top of this he is an incredibly friendly and accommodating photographer who doesn’t push his way into your wedding, he works wonderfully around it. Willing to travel across the country to be at our wedding we haven’t found anyone who thinks his photos are anything other than incredible. Thank you Paul for making our day extra special.

    Denny and Ben

    ABOUT

    I am Paul Stott and I have been photographing weddings since 2006.   I have photographed over 300 weddings and I enjoy the creativity and flexibility of the job and meeting wonderful new couples.  I live in Surrey, but my work takes me all over the UK and into Europe.

    Outside of photography, I spend a lot of time with my son Sebastian.  He is a keen swimmer and athlete and hours of my week are spent watching him train and compete.  My profile picture was taken in Lanzarote on a long-distance triathlon camp.  I completed an IronMan in 2017 and continue to train and hopefully compete in more races.

    The bride and groom should have special memories of their wedding day, the ceremony, the guests, and the party.  I want to get feedback that I blended in, and was flexible and accommodating. It doesn’t mean that I won’t chat with the bride and groom and even guests at times.  However, I do not want to put myself at the centre of the wedding and the focus of everyone.

    More of my couples are realising that long group lists do not enhance their wedding day.  I recommend a few group shots and nothing more.  The bride and groom can then spend more time with their guests and I can capture more candid shots.

    My intention is to give you clean, balanced, harmonious images that tell the story of the day. Shooting in a busy room with lots of people crowding around can be messy and often framing is through the heads and shoulders of guests. A small adjustment, a slightly different angle, or viewpoint, and a photograph becomes weak and unbalanced. The most wonderful moment captured in a poor way is not a great photograph.

    Using vacant space can aid storytelling and make a simple image stronger. A simple portrait of a person can be improved by careful positioning in the frame and using the space around it. Visual chaos needs controlling so the image still looks harmonious. Bridal preparation can often be chaotic but careful camera angles can control this chaos into something positive. Although photography can be an instinctive business, I believe in a strong awareness of the craft or there is a danger of indiscriminate snapping. There are basic composition rules in photography. These should not be ignored just because the wedding photographer is often shooting fast.

    As a documentary photographer, I have a certain style of shooting. There are times at weddings to shoot quickly and react to the circumstances. Wedding speeches are an example where people are laughing all over the room and I react to that by moving and shooting quickly. I also wait for elements to come together in a framed scene for a great shot.  I am always changing angles and viewpoints, to give a varied selection of dynamic images.

    My equipment is designed to help my style. I mainly work with fast, prime lenses that are wonderfully sharp and great in low light. I do carry flashes with me but nearly all my shots use natural light.  My main camera is a Nikon D850, perfect for wedding photography.  I also use a second mirrorless Nikon for documentary shots.

     

     

    WEDDING PACKAGES

    I don’t offer packages with the names Bronze, Silver, Gold,  or with over the top names like Memento or Signature collection.  I like to keep things straightforward.  The  packages are tailored to you and the prices vary for weddings at different times of the year and days of the week to take into account varying demands.  If you love my photography please contact me and I will give you a personalised quote.

    Second Photographer Upgrade

    • An optional enhancement priced at £250, providing an additional professional perspective. In my opinion this is a no brainer and the best value for money you can spend at your wedding.  My second photographers are all professional photographers and enhance the work I produce as a main photographer.
    • I choose all the shots to be processed and combine them into a seamless gallery.

    Young Book Albums

    • Contemporary sophisticated  Italian albums.
    • Prices ranging from £450.0 to £550 for a 50-page album
    • Albums shared in album proofing software
    • Albums ordered when you are happy with every page.

    Additional Details

    • Prompt responses to emails and venue visits where necessary.  I help plan your day and offer my advice and suggestions when I see potential problems in the itinerary of your day.  Couples often switch things around based on my suggestions.
    • Processed images available in a password-protected online gallery within 3 weeks of your wedding.
    • For further answers to common questions, please consult my FAQs section.

    FAQ

    Do you only shoot weddings?

    I shoot lifestyle portraits, headshots, events, street photography, and the occasional commercial project but this website is mainly about my wedding photography.

    Are my shots digitally processed?

    After filtering out the redundant images I digitally process every shot to give my style of bold, vibrant images.

    Do we get black and white images?

    I select images that are most suitable for a black-and-white conversion and then individually process these using techniques that I have developed.

    What albums do you offer?

    I work with an Italian manufacturer that provides high-quality, innovative, and affordable albums.  These albums come in different sizes and there is a range of covers, boxes, and paper finishes.

    Do we get to see an album draft?

    I show you the draft in special album proofing software and you can make comments in an efficient way.

    Do I offer a client gallery?

    There is a password-protected client gallery where the bride and groom, friends and family can view the images and guests can buy images.

    Do we get the high-res images?

    You get a digital download code to download the high-res images from my gallery.

    Do you offer a second photographer?

    I offer a second professional photographer for an extra fee.  For many weddings a second photographer is useful and recommended.

    What is the booking fee?

    My booking fee is £350.  I take the balance before the wedding day and allow for option upgrades like albums.

    Do we meet before the wedding day?

    I meet most of my local clients before the day. For nationwide or destination weddings this isn’t always practical and I utilise phone, email, and Zoom.

    What expenses do you charge?

    There are no expenses for nationwide weddings.  For destination weddings, I charge transport and accommodation.

    How quickly do I see my images?

    Usually within 2-3 weeks.

    How long do I work on the day?

    There is no set time period; it can vary from 8-12 hours. I work from bridal preparation through to the first dance and beyond when necessary.

    VIDEOGRAPHY

    If you would like a videographer with your photography I have a great collaboration with Graphikvision
    1

    PACKAGE 1 (£1500)

    PACKAGE 1: £1500
    Filming:
    • One Videographer
    • Up to 10 hours UHD filming
    • Bridal preparation, until the first dance
    • Full speeches and ceremony (raw/uncut)
    • One wedding video Highlights (up to 10 min max and up to 2 amendments if necessary) showing all the key moments of the wedding, and edited to your choice of music.
    • Video(s) digitally delivered via Wetransfer
    2

    PACKAGE 2 £2500

    PACKAGE 2 £2500
    Filming:
    • Two Videographers
    • Up to 10 hours UHD filming
    • Bridal and Groom Preparations, until the first Dance
    Editing / post production:
    Editing / post production:
    • Full speeches and ceremony (cut/edited)
    • One wedding video Highlights (up to 10 min max and up to 2
    amendments if necessary) showing all the key moments of the wedding,
    and edited to your choice of music.
    • Video(s) digitally delivered via wetransfer
    3

    Optional Extras

    OPTIONAL / ADD-ONS
    • Additional Hours (per cameraman): £60 /hr
    • Additional cameraman: £500/day
    • Drone (with operator): £450/day
    • Videos delivered on one USB stick: £10 (postage costs included)
    • Online Live streaming: from £350(subject to requirements)

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