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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.