The photographer

Hello it’s me, Dave!

Wedding photographer, husband, Dad and lover of the outdoors, based in Nottingham. 

My love of photography began back in the New Forest where I grew up, wanting to capture the beautiful woodlands I roamed around on hazy summer days. Then some friends asked me to photograph their wedding, then another and another. I loved it so much I made it my job!

Getting to spend a day with a couple on one of the best days of their lives is amazing, being a part of the in-between and behind-the-scenes moments. I often come away feeling like I’ve made a couple of new friends and absolutely buzzing from a super happy fun day.

As a laid-back guy who isn’t keen on having their photo taken myself, I get that many couples are looking for someone who won’t intrude or make them pose awkwardly. I often get feedback from couples and guests saying that they loved how I blended into their day and made their photography experience a relaxed one.

Being a lover of the outdoors, I incorporate this as much as possible into your photos. I have a particular fondness for and have shot a lot of outdoor weddings. And if you aren’t planning an outdoor, we’ll always find time to pop out and make the most of our surrounds or the magical light at golden hour. 

Outside of photography, I enjoy surfing, paddleboarding, running, cruising around on my skateboard and exploring the countryside. I love spending lots of time with my daughter and can’t wait to introduce her to all these things.

I’m a bit of a tea geek. My current favourites are from Bird & Blend, and I have over 20 flavours (not enough, in my opinion).

Before my photographer days, I was a primary school teacher, so I come fully versed in ‘kid’ and love working with them, which is perfect for child-friendly weddings.

I am loving being a wedding photographer. I particularly enjoy meeting so many different couples and seeing them in their element on their wedding day.

I love being on (and in) the water. Be it lake, river or sea, water is my happy place. Locally, my favourite spot is Colwick Park for messing around on my paddle board.

My perfect day is spending a day out on the water with great friends before curling up in front of Gogglebox.

I love a good garden centre and will easily spend far too much money on plants. Oops!

My must-see Christmas film is Elf (I have never seen Die Hard so I couldn’t possibly comment on whether it’s a Christmas film or not).