WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SHOULD NOT BE BORING! There, I said it! My goal is to document all of the emotion, the realness, the utterly non-traditional, the fun and the downright cool AF parts of your Day ✨

FAQS

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE OUR PHOTOGRAPHS?

I deliver your photographs as quickly as I can, to the highest standard I can. I say between 8-10 weeks - editing takes a lot longer during peak wedding season as there’s a lot of weddings in the editing queue. We photographers spend so much more time editing your wedding than we do actually shooting it - I promise it’s worth the wait!

HAVE YOU SHOT AT MY VENUE BEFORE?

When I started out, I thought that visiting venues before a wedding day was a good idea. But I very quickly realised that visiting a venue before the day, for me at least, doesn’t have any particular bearing on how I end up shooting on the day. I might visit a venue on a bright sunny day but come the day of the wedding, weather conditions and more importantly, what the light is doing, could be very different. What is going on during the wedding day itself - weather, light, the people, the atmosphere etc is what drives how I’ll shoot that wedding. An empty venue on a day that doesn’t have that buzz, really doesn’t help me all that much. It also can reduce creativity a little if it’s all planned out. What I do, is make sure that I turn up in plenty of time to an unfamiliar venue to have a good look around before I start photographing the day ahead. That is when I’ll find places for group shots and portraits. At least that way, I know what the light is like, or, is likely to be like that day.

WHAT AREAS DO YOU TRAVEL TO?

I cover the world if invited – visa’s permitting! Things to consider are, if the location is beyond 30 miles from Frodsham then I charge 45p per mile. If it’s abroad, travel and accommodation expenses will need to be considered.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE OUR PHOTOGRAPHS?

I deliver your photographs as quickly as I can, to the highest standard I can. I say between 8-10 weeks - editing takes a lot longer during peak wedding season as there’s a lot of weddings in the editing queue. We photographers spend so much more time editing your wedding than we do actually shooting it - I promise it’s worth the wait!

HOW MUCH IS THE DEPOSIT AND WHEN ARE PAYMENTS DUE?

Bookings require a £400 deposit and the remaining balance is due a month before your Big Day.

Testimonials

Beyond delighted with the incredible photos Helen took for our wedding - we literally could not asked for better images, or a nicer person with whom to share the best day ever. With an innate ability to put even the most awkward at ease, a genuine talent at taking exceptional photos, and a true sense of calm just when you need it most - I have recommended Helen hundreds of times to anyone who will listen. You will not regret this brilliant photographer’s involvement in your special day, do it!

Carina + Andy

Would i recommend Helen....?? The answer has to be a resounding YES!! ???? From the moment we first contacted Helen to be our wedding photographer, she was so friendly and personable, she made the whole process so seamless and clear - there wasn't anything we were left unsure about. On the big day itself, Helen fit right in with my bridal party - at times we even forgot she had a camera in her hand! She made everyone feel so at ease and relaxed so much so that she was even roped in to helping me into my dress. ???? Throughout the day Helen was equally as amazing with the groom party and all of our guests! We also had a 'couples' shoot later on in the day and again Helen was so good with us, giving direction but also making us laugh - which produced some truly gorgeous photos. The end results have been phenomenal!! The pictures we have completely surpassed my expectations - absolutely perfect! How Helen managed to perfectly capture every moment and produce such stunning photos to suit our personalities, i'll never know! Her talent is out of this world! We seriously cannot thank Helen enough!! ???? We'll treasure these pictures for a lifetime!! ❤️

Lucy + Ben

It’s a shame we only get married once as this means We only get to use Helen’s services once. And that feels like we are losing out. She is amazing. If you book Helen you get something very special. Photos that capture a moment so special and make it last forever. There was never a doubt booking Helen when we saw her work but even seeing what she did for us left us overwhelmed! They were brilliant. What she did for us was epic.

Matt + Laura

Helen is a delight to work with from start to finish, a joyful personality with an infectious humour who puts you at ease from the word go and produces the most beautiful pictures. She has taken some of my favourite pictures in the whole wide world and everyone should book her immediately!!!!

Megan + Kristian

A massive thank you to Helen for our wedding photos! I found Helen on Instagram while looking at hashtags for wedding photographers. She doesn’t just take photos, she helps put you in your dress, fixes your veil, and makes sure you’re not missing out on the food and drink... a kind of bridesmaid! Our photos are gorgeous, and a lot of them I hadn’t even realised she’d taken, which is exactly what we wanted, to kind of not know she was there so they were natural and not too posy! Thank you again, we love them! ❤️

Robyn + Jamie

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