Wedding Photographer in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, the Cotswolds, and the West Midlands
Your wedding, captured on real film — timeless, cinematic, and alive.
Your wedding, captured on real film — timeless, cinematic, and alive.
Your wedding deserves to be remembered with depth, feeling, and artisan level craft. I create cinematic wedding photographs made entirely on real film, crafted to preserve the atmosphere of your day and the people who shared it with you. This is photography designed for memory — work that feels true now and decades from now.
Your wedding isn’t just an event. It is a gathering of family, emotion, and quiet moments that come together only once. My approach centres on preserving these moments with sensitivity and care, ensuring that when you look back at your photographs, you recognise the day exactly as it felt. Weddings pass quickly. Photographs, and the emotions they capture, will last several lifetimes.
Your Wedding, Made to Be Remembered
Every couple wants their wedding photographs to hold something real — not just a record of where they stood or who attended, but the warmth of connection, the atmosphere of the room, and the emotion that shaped the day. I focus on creating images that age beautifully, photographs that retain their emotional truth long after the moment has passed. When you return to them in years to come, the memories feel alive, not distant.
A quiet moment after the vows — sunlight catching between them as the day turns to evening.
Cinematic Wedding Photography on Real Film
Real photographic film brings depth, richness, and permanence to wedding photographs. Couples choose this medium because it holds colour and atmosphere with quiet elegance, creating a sense of presence that feels immediate and authentic. It softens the rush of a wedding into something calm and cinematic, giving your memories a timeless quality. All work is processed and scanned in-house, ensuring every stage of your wedding story is handled with consistency and care. I photograph weddings across Warwickshire, the Cotswolds, and the West Midlands, bringing this same approach wherever your day takes place.
Portraits should feel like a breath in the day, not a disruption. I keep this part of the experience relaxed, efficient, and comfortable, creating images that reflect your personalities without strain or over-direction. You remain yourselves. The result is portraiture that feels natural and timeless, shaped by real connection rather than constructed poses.
How I Work on the Day
Every wedding flows differently, and I blend into that flow rather than shaping it. I anticipate moments as they emerge, moving quietly and adjusting to whatever the day brings. Whether your celebration is held in a Cotswold barn, a Warwickshire country house, a city venue in Birmingham, or an intimate registry office, the approach remains the same: attentive, calm, and fully focused. This is not about equipment or spectacle — it is about reliability, presence, and understanding the rhythm of a wedding day.
For Every Type of Wedding
Your location and style shape your experience, and film adapts beautifully to them all. Town weddings in Leamington Spa have a different feel from historic ceremonies in Warwick or Kenilworth, just as Cotswold countryside weddings differ from contemporary celebrations in the West Midlands. Small gatherings, larger celebrations, outdoor vows, evening receptions, or winter ceremonies — each setting is approached with the same sensitivity to mood and narrative. No matter the size or style of your day, the aim is always to create images that feel like your wedding and no one else’s.
What It Feels Like to Be Photographed by Me
Your experience matters as much as the photographs themselves. My approach is calm and unobtrusive, allowing you to enjoy the day without feeling observed or directed. Guidance is given only when needed, kept simple and relaxed, so portraits never feel forced. Most of the day is spent quietly watching, anticipating moments, and letting your story unfold naturally. Couples often say they forgot they were being photographed at all, which is how these images retain their honesty.
Real Moments, Real People
Weddings are built from relationships — parents seeing their child dressed for the ceremony, grandparents holding hands in the crowd, close friends sharing a glance during speeches. I focus on these small, human details as much as the larger moments. The quiet pauses between events often become the most meaningful images. Nothing is staged and nothing is performed. The people you care about are photographed as they are, whether your wedding is in Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Birmingham, or further afield.
Portraits Without Pressure
What You Can Expect Before, During & After
Before the wedding, we talk about what matters to you — the people, the moments, and the atmosphere you want remembered. Planning is simple, focused on understanding your day rather than overwhelming it. On the day itself, I work quietly around the natural rhythm of events, confident in fast-moving or unexpected moments and attentive to the emotion that surrounds them. After the wedding, your photographs are processed with care. You receive a curated gallery that reflects the true spirit of your day, along with options for fine-art prints and albums. Everything is handled securely, ensuring your memories are protected from the moment the film is loaded to the moment the final work is delivered.
What Film brings to Your Wedding Memories
Film holds weddings with a cinematic tone that softens time and emphasises feeling. Its depth, colour, and texture give your photographs a sense of permanence, creating an aesthetic that grows richer as the years pass. Hand-processed negatives maintain consistency throughout your entire gallery and become archival originals for future generations. Wedding memories across Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands are preserved with this same approach, giving your story a tangible, enduring foundation.
Pricing & Options
Most couples invest between £1,200 and £4,500 depending on coverage, selected film formats, travel, and how they choose to present their photographs. The aim is always to offer clarity rather than complexity, with options that reflect the level of detail you want captured. Whether a full-day cinematic record or an intimate celebration, each wedding is approached with the same care and craft. Searches for wedding photography packages in Warwickshire, the Cotswolds, and the West Midlands will align naturally with this structure, giving couples a clear understanding of what to expect.
Albums, Prints, and How Your Story Lives
Your photographs deserve to live beyond a screen. Fine-art prints, hand-bound albums, and carefully preserved negatives give your memories a physical presence that lasts for decades. These pieces become part of your family history, holding your story with the same depth and permanence as the day itself. Your wedding deserves nothing less.
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Yes. Every wedding I photograph is created entirely on real photographic film, using the same medium used in cinema. Couples choose this approach because it preserves the atmosphere and emotion of the day with depth and permanence. It also gives a consistent cinematic tone throughout your entire collection. All negatives are processed and scanned by hand in my Leamington Spa studio, ensuring complete control over every stage of your wedding story.
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Film is extremely reliable when handled with care. I work with multiple film camera bodies, tested and prepared before every wedding, and I carry sufficient film stocks for any conditions the day may bring. Your negatives remain secure from the moment they are exposed to the moment they are delivered, and every stage of the development process is carried out in-house for consistency. Couples in Warwickshire, the Cotswolds, and the West Midlands often choose this approach because it ensures their memories are preserved in a stable, archival medium designed for long-term viewing.
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Coverage remains complete and uninterrupted. Film encourages clarity and intention rather than waste, which means the images you receive feel curated and meaningful. I blend into the flow of the day, anticipating moments without interrupting them, and photograph everything from preparations to evening celebrations. The process is calm, unobtrusive, and fully suited to weddings ranging from intimate gatherings in Leamington Spa to full-day celebrations in Warwickshire and the Cotswolds.
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Yes. I photograph weddings across Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, Solihull, Birmingham, and throughout the Cotswolds. Travel within these areas is straightforward, and many couples choose locations such as Cotswold barns, Warwickshire country houses, and West Midlands venues. Travel outside the region is also welcomed for couples who feel connected to this way of capturing their big day.
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Your photographs undergo a careful process that involves developing, drying, archival scanning, and curation. Most couples receive their full gallery within six to eight weeks, depending on the amount of coverage and the number of film formats used. The entire process is completed by hand in my Leamington Spa studio to maintain consistency and quality. Each gallery is delivered with narrative clarity, so your wedding story feels cohesive and beautifully considered.
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Yes. Many couples choose to preserve their photographs as fine-art prints or as hand-bound albums designed to last for decades. These pieces become your wedding story — something tactile and permanent that can be shared and passed down. You can select prints or albums once you’ve seen your gallery, and I guide you through the options that best complement the cinematic film aesthetic.
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Engagement sessions are available and are photographed entirely on film, using the same cinematic approach as your wedding day. These sessions are ideal for couples who want to become comfortable in front of the camera or wish to create a visual introduction to their wedding story. They work beautifully in Leamington Spa parks, Warwick’s historic surroundings, and Cotswold countryside locations, and they act as a great introduction to us being together for your wedding day.
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Booking begins with a conversation about your wedding plans, locations, and what matters most to you. Once we confirm your date, a simple agreement secures it in the calendar. From there, we plan the day together, focusing on the atmosphere and relationships you want remembered. Couples choose this structured, calm process because it removes pressure and keeps everything clear from the beginning.
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Weddings rarely unfold exactly as planned, and film handles spontaneity exceptionally well. I adapt to changing weather, shifting timelines, and unexpected moments with ease, focusing on the mood and narrative that make your day unique. Whether your celebration is in a Cotswold barn, a Warwickshire manor, or a contemporary venue in the West Midlands, the approach remains consistent: the story is captured as it happens, without stress or disruption.
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Yes. Evening receptions and winter ceremonies often produce some of the most atmospheric wedding photographs. Film renders these scenes with depth and tone, creating images that feel intimate and cinematic. Whether your ceremony finishes at dusk in Warwickshire or you have a winter celebration in the Cotswolds, the results remain consistent and expressive.
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Absolutely. I work respectfully within any guidelines set by churches, registrars, or historic venues across Warwickshire, the Cotswolds, and the West Midlands. The calm, unobtrusive approach is perfectly suited to spaces that require discretion, allowing key moments to be captured without intrusion or disturbance.
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The final number depends on the length of your coverage and the nature of your day. Most couples receive a carefully curated collection that fully reflects the ceremony, celebrations, and emotional narrative. The aim is always quality over quantity — a set of photographs that truly feels like your wedding from beginning to end.
Locations Covered
I photograph weddings throughout Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, Solihull, Birmingham, and the Cotswolds, extending into the Worcestershire and Gloucestershire borders. Weddings across the UK are welcomed for couples who feel connected to this way of working, and all it takes is a quick phone call or message through this page to enquire.
“We never imagined our day could look so beautiful.”
“It wasn’t just the day, but the aftercare was we chose our photographs for books and prints. Every question we had, no matter how small, Martin took care of it.”
Fewer weddings, more meaning
Because film demands focus and precision, I only take a small number of weddings each year. This allows every couple the time and attention their story deserves — from first conversation to final print.
If you’re drawn to authenticity, feeling, and emotional depth, let’s begin the conversation. Call me on 03305 201771 or enquire using the form above so that we can begin.