photography by
WITH DORSET WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER LOUISA JANE
CONGRATULATIONS YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED!
Hi, I am Louisa! I am based in Gillingham, Dorset but I photograph weddings all over the UK.
I take it if you are here you starting to look for your wedding photographer so thank you for checking out my wedding photography page.
I have been a wedding photographer for nearly ten years. My journey into wedding photography began with a profound desire to capture authentic moments and tell unique love stories. Fuelled by a deep passion for creativity, art and romance it was then that I found my love for wedding photography.
My work has been featured in various online publications I have won awards within documentary photography competitions. I am known for having a natural photography style, but equally love to push the boundaries of my creativity with more curated images.
Story-telling wedding photography
" ARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH Louisa; I can't stop looking at my wedding photos I LOVE them so much" Sammy and Joe
REAL PEOPLE, REAL MOMENTS WITH REAL EMOTION
Why choose me as your Dorset wedding photographer? I don't just take photos I really want to capture the heart and soul of your love story. My passion for human connection, shaped by my background as a Mental Health Nurse, allows me to truly see and feel the emotions that make each wedding unique. Observing people and their interactions is so important to me, I’ll be right in the midst of all the action; anticipating fleeting glances, joyful tears, and unspoken moments of love.
No two weddings are ever the same, and I seek out the perfect light, composition, and emotion to artistically document your day exactly as it unfolds. Your love is one of a kind, and your wedding photographs should be too.
EMOTIVE STORY- TELLING IMAGES
I love nothing more than capturing all the emotions that happen during a wedding day from the nerves before walking down the aisle, the tears of joy and excitement, the raucous laughter from the best man's speech to the crazy dance floor moves. It is so important to me that you enjoy your wedding day, with all the special people in your life and it remains the best day of your life. I strive to take images that not only transports you back to that moment in time but most importantly to relive the feeling you encountered.
"I can't express how thankful we are to Louisa for everything she did for us on our wedding day. Her talent is out of this world. She was so thoughtful and thorough and made everyone feel at ease (even those who didn't like the camera). " Roxy and Bobby
My Approach as a documentary wedding photographer
I DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING
For starters I am always carrying around two cameras with two different lenses this immediately makes me prepared for any story-telling moment that might come up. I usually have two different types of lenses on my cameras which means I won't be wasting precious time changing lenses, so I always have one that will be right for the moment!
As soon as I arrive at bridal prep, I will make friends with you. I have found that as soon as I am in the thick of the day with all the preparations going on this helps people relax with my presence which allows me to capture those all important candid moments.
As a documentary wedding photographer based in Dorset, my approach is all about capturing the real, unscripted moments that make your day extraordinary.
NO AKWARD POSES, JUST GENUINE SMILES
Forget stiff and awkward poses! I will never ask you to look directly at the camera (unless you want to of course!) I might give you some prompts when you're having your couple shots but mainly I will just encourage you to spend time together.
I love nothing more than for my couples and their guests to feel as relaxed as possible on their special day for it to be fun and memorable. I am always carefully waiting and watching for beautiful moments to occur which tell your unique story.
TELLING YOUR STORY
Every wedding is completely different . Documentary photography can be hard as you don't know what might happen next. Sometimes it is simply anticipating that something might happen; certainly with 10 years of wedding photography experience this is a skill that gets stronger and stronger . I always strive to capture the true authentic emotions from the day so I shoot a lot throughout a wedding making sure that I get array of different compositions and expressions so that when you look back on your wedding day photos you not only remember the moment but the feeling it conjures up too.
MORE THAN PHOTOS
Your wedding day isn't just a series of events; it's a unique love story waiting to be told. I go beyond traditional photography to capture the essence of your connection. From intimate moments to grand celebrations, so the documentary style preserves the magic of your day. Located in North Dorset, I am fortunate enough to be so close to so many stunning venues across Wiltshire, Somerset and Hampshire, in fact I shall travel wherever the love is!
After the wedding day I carefully cull and edit your images. Each one is carefully edited with lovely warm tones.
"Louisa the pictures are heavenly, I absolutely LOVE them, I couldn't have asked for more beautiful wedding photos" Jess and Dan
HOW IT WORKS
01
GET IN TOUCH
Fill out the contact form to see if I am available for your special day and we'll schedule in a zoom meeting or telephone call.
02
BOOK YOU IN
Let's make it official and book in your wedding. We will go through the timeline of your day and I will be there for any support you might need
03
SHOOT YOUR DAY
I won't just take your pictures I will be there to help carry the dress and flowers and get you anything you might need!
04
EDIT AND DELIVER
I aim to always get some previews sent out to you within a week of your wedding hours so that you can share them with friends and family. The full gallery will be complete within a few weeks.
Investing in professional wedding photography is more than capturing moments; these images stand the test of time...
Classic
Pre wedding consultation
Ten hours coverage
with an assistant
Personalised private online gallery
Includes a 90 second highlight video of your day put to beautiful music
Presentation box with USB and selection of prints
Slideshow with some of the images put to beautiful music
800 beautifully edited images
£2,400
Deluxe
Pre wedding consultation
Engagement Shoot which includes 25 images
Eleven hours coverage
and an assistant
Personalised private online gallery
Includes a 90 second highlight film of your day put to music.
Presentation box with USB and selection of prints
Slideshow with some of the images put to beautiful music
1000 beautifully edited images
£3,000
Little Extras
Additional hours coverage - £250
Video coverage a two to three minute video of your day put to music - £300
Slideshow of images put to beautiful music - £50
Presentation box with USB and ten prints - £80
Engagement shoot and 25 edited images - £350
Second Photographer -£400
Fast delivery - £400
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
01.
What is documentary wedding photography?
Documentary wedding photography is is a style of capturing wedding moments in a candid manner. This style often results in a more authentic and storytelling approach to wedding photography, providing a collection of images that reflect the true atmosphere and emotions of the wedding day.
02.
What happens if it rains on my wedding day ?
I know this is always a concern with the British weather being so unpredictable but I have shot in storms and torrential rain and if anything it just makes your images more creative. I always think, just go with it and make the most of it.
03.
How far in advance should I book a wedding photographer?
Wedding photography can get booked months even years in advance. Dates go very quickly so if you have a particular date in mind then it best to book your favourite suppliers as soon as you can.
04.
Do you do engagement shoots?
Yes, I do engagement and couple photography. In fact you can take a look at examples of my work here. I love photographing couples and engagement shoots and to be a Dorset wedding photographer we are spoilt for choice for such beautiful locations in the area. It really does give us a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other before your special day!
Need to know more? I might be able to answer more questions for you here.
