Hertfordshire wedding photographer

Pose Nothing. Feel Everything.

For couples who think "just act natural" is the least helpful thing anyone's ever said

Do you want to look back at your wedding photos and really FEEL the day again? I'm Rafe, and I love to dial myself squarely in to the emotion at weddings, and 'paint' the day for you with my cameras.

Choosing a wedding photographer is tricky, right? There's loads to think about. Do you want a Documentary or Editorial style? What sort of edit do you prefer? Why did someone decide that Mrs Brown’s Boys would make for good television? I can help you with all of the above.

Spoiler: I can't explain why Mrs Brown's Boys got commissioned.

Hello.

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A ridiculously tall photographer helping couples forget the camera since 2014

OK, fair enough. Maybe SOME posing, as you should have those family group shots, and some of your guests will stop me and ask for a quick 'grip and grin' shot through the day too. But my point is to let the wedding flow naturally whilst I tell the story for you with my cameras.

In addition to still photography and size 14 feet, I also offer Wedding Highlight Films as a way of delivering clients both exceptional still photography, and natural videography at the same time, with the same style.

This Is Me and you can Contact Me Through Here to check my availability and book a conversation with me about how Mrs Brown’s Boys isn’t funny. At all.

Creative documentary wedding photography in Hertfordshire

Want to talk to someone who's lived wedding planning themselves in the past 18 months? Having recently got married ourselves, my lovely wife, Sian and I have experienced YOUR side of the planning process.  Sian also shoots alongside me when she isn't working at her day job for Marie Curie, and keeps my sense of humour in check. With the day going so quickly, we appreciate as much as anyone, the importance of being organised and efficient photographers, who will ensure not a minute of your time is wasted taking average photos.

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ABOUT ME

Natural, Unstaged Photography & Film

Everyone who reaches out to enquire with me about photography says "We're not natural in front of the camera". Don't worry guys and gals. Neither am I. Why do you think I chose to hide behind mine for a living? Minimal posing and maximum comfort are my goals, so that even your couple shots look as natural as possible. I’m not just limited to Hertfordshire coverage, I travel across the UK and overseas for my discerning couples. I have family in the Isle of Wight where I grew up as well, so I can always sleep in my parents shed if needed! If you want a photographer to tell your story in the way the images in my Portfolio do, and your day is loaded with fun, love, energy and plenty of coffee, come and see me in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, or jump on a Zoom Call and we can have a merry old lark getting to know each other.

PRICING

"5 stars isn't enough! Rafe has this magic ability to capture human interaction on camera, which perfectly transports you to the moment, sharing all the energy, feelings and emotion. He instantly put us at ease as two novices in front of the camera. We are obsessed with all our photos and cannot stop watching the highlight reel video, they had us both in tears of happiness reliving the day."

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Personal Industry Achievements

Whilst my priority is happy clients, I constantly push myself to shoot images that compare with the very best talent in the world. Recently I have been blessed with the following achievements:

Hertfordshire Wedding Venue Recommended Supplier

I am blessed to have some of the Finest Venues in the country recommending my Photography to their clients. Many of these are based in Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. These include:

South Farm, Royston  | The Barns at Redcoats, Hitchin  | The Barn at Alswick, Buntingford | Offley Place, Hitchin | Bassmead Manor Barns, St Neots | The Priory Barn, Wymondley  |  Essendon Country Club  | Huntsmill Farm, Bucks | The Ferry House Inn, Sheppey  | Fanhams Hall, Ware  | Sissons Barn, Peterborough |  Hatfield Park  | Sandon Manor, Buntingford  | Shortmead House |  Coltsfoot Country Retreat | Cambridge University Colleges | Maydencroft Manor

So let’s MEET UP - I live in the lovely market town of Hitchin, Hertfordshire and have a sturdy kettle and the worlds noisiest Nespresso machine. You can tell me about your day, and I can explain how I would capture the joy of it. In the mean time you can while away the time looking at my PORTFOLIO page which contains some jazzy stuff. There’s also a good chance I may be able to pre-empt a few questions here with my FAQ PAGE because I’m here to figuratively hold your hands through the whole process.

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"I can honestly say Rafe was the best person for the job. if I could give more stars I would!! I was utterly blown away with our gallery. Looking through them brought back every single emotion I felt on our special day and some. Wow wow wow. Can't recommend him enough! What a geeeeeza"