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James & Hannah recently became Global Wedding Awards Winners - 'Best Wedding Photography & Social Media Company 2024 - UK'
husband and wife team - wedding diaries & bride diaries has a skill for capturing authentic moments, specialising in a relaxed, candid style that reflects the essence of your special day. the goal is to create natural, timeless albums that each tell a unique story, with a more documentary, 'fly on the wall' approach, whilst also ensuring everyone feels at ease in front of the camera, from all of the intimate moments to the group shots.
Wedding Diaries Pricing & Costs
£400 - £2,350
I can cover elopements and micro weddings for a couple of hours, to full day photography and multi-day weddings across europe there is also the option of hiring my wife hannah (bride diaries), a wedding video content creator. visit www.weddingdiariesuk.com/informationpacks to see more packages
Full day package
From
£1,250
an 8 hour package which typically covers some bridal prep to first dance. additional hours are available
What's included
8 hours
professional, password protected, online gallery
full album on usb, in presentation box
drone coverage
The Essentials
From
£400
2 hours coverage suitable for the brides and grooms that only want 'the essentials' covered. this is usually the ceremony and some couple or group shots afterwards
The Part Day
From
£800
popular with couples that would only like half the day covered. usually, this would cover bridal prep up until the wedding breakfast. shorter days are available at a lower cost.
The Bigger Day
From
£1,550
ideal for a couple wanting to maximise the coverage on the special day.
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Wedding Diaries Details

Photography Style

Classic
Natural
Documentary

Products and Services

Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Large Group Shots
Stay Through Speeches
Photo Printing
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Stay Through Dancing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Personal Online Gallery
Wedding Albums
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Last-Minute Orders
Videography Available
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Wedding Diaries Full Description
Wedding Diaries has a skill for capturing authentic moments, specialising in a relaxed, candid style that reflects the essence of your special day. The goal is to create natural, timeless albums that each tell a unique story, with a more documentary, 'fly on the wall' approach, whilst also ensuring everyone feels at ease in front of the camera, from all of the intimate moments to the group shots. Just a few of the reasons why couples choose Wedding Diaries & Bride Diaries: Personal service This is the advantage of dealing with a one man and/or a one women band! You'll only be dealing with just James and/or Hannah, from start-finish depending on your package, so you'll feel completely comfortable around us by time your big day comes. Some companies will sub-contract a photographer, so you don't know who you're getting. Payment in installments After recently getting married ourselves, we realised how overwhelming it can be having all your payments due to suppliers at the same time Contract This protects yourselves as much as us. We believe in full transparency and supply a copy of this in our information pack, which you can request below. Quick turnaround If opting for the joint or video content creator packages, you'll have videos sent to you with 24hrs! Your photography sneak peeks will be received within 48 hours and full story n 8 weeks. Natural The editing style we use means your photos will be a true reflection of your day. - Your wedding day could be the only day you'll have all your friends and family in the same place, we understand the importance of this and make the most of it! Wedding Diaries is a wedding photography company based in England, travelling across the whole of the UK & Europe. Follow us @Weddingdiariesuk @Bridediariesuk

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: James
photography is something I have always been incredibly passionate about. You will find me with a camera in hand whenever I have a spare moment (and often when I don’t!) Before I became a wedding photographer I photographed wildlife, which I think was the perfect way to hone my skills... I'm still yet to come across a bride or groom that can move move as quickly as an eagle🦅

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2023
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Reviews
(38)
Rach & James
Happy couple married in November
December 2024
The best decision of my life was marrying my husband, the second best decision was booking James as our photographer!
The best decision of my life was marrying my husband, the second best decision was booking James as our photographer! The whole process from start to finish was wonderful, we felt so comfortable around James and he made the day so much less stressful. We received our sneak peaks and were obsessed immediately but then after receiving the rest of our photos we absolutely could not have been happier. James captured our day perfectly, he was so lovely and knew all the little spots and tips on how and where we should have pictures taken! We are blown away with them and have already had so many compliments from family and friends. I cannot stress enough that if you’re looking for a photographer you should 100% book him before he’s taken because I massively regret not having him for our Tuscany celebration next year!
Lucy Read
Happy couple married in August
December 2024
would highly recommend them both and support them in the careers.. they both deserve to go far
Hannah and James attended our wedding in August 2024 and all I can say is how thankful we are for them both being part our day!! Being completely honest - I was slightly hesitant about the videos being recorded on a iPhone … however what Hannah produced was absolutely insane and pieced our day together which looked like a celebrity wedding!! We have watched it over and over again, with it not being like a ‘traditional 40min video’. They were both so professional yet felt like friends to us both, we had lots of laughs with them as the day is obviously so over-whelming as it is, we both felt like we could be completely ourselves. They listened to what we wanted and went above and beyond. Although they were there every movement of the day they just blended in with our guests, James caught very precious moments in pictures which we will treasure forever. I would highly recommend them both and support them in the careers.. they both deserve to go far. X
Nic
Happy couple married in November
November 2024
We were made to feel totally at ease and have some truly memorable & beautiful photos
James was our amazing photographer he had been in touch throughout and made our day brilliant, he is so professional but also accommodating and made it such a relaxing atmosphere.
Caitlin & Danica
Happy couple married in July
October 2024
Hannah and James are the best duo to have on your wedding day!
We feel so incredibly lucky for the footage they captured and the energy they brought to our day. We didn’t want to feel like we were posing for pictures all day, our main goal was to be with all our family and friends and to capture candid moments. Hannah and James were so understanding of our wants - the photos from James and the clips from Hannah turned out exactly as we’d hoped and more! If you’re looking to get all of those behind-the-scene moments as well as the big moments, we can’t recommend Hannah and James enough!
Mr and Mrs Quelch
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
James felt like a friend or family member on our recent wedding day
James recently photographed our wedding and we couldn’t have made a better choice. From the offset he was friendly and professional, instantly making us both feel at ease in front of the camera (something we aren't great at). We couldn't be happier with the sneak peeks we've seen so far! Thank you!
Iain
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
We love our online photo album
We've gone through the photo album and it was like reliving the day! James and captured it perfectly.
Mr & Mrs McClean
Happy couple married in June
August 2024
James and Hannah really went above and beyond to make our day amazing!
we booked James and Hannah as a duo for our wedding on 19.06.24 and they were amazing from the get go, before we had even booked them! They were quick to respond and happy to answer any questions and queries we had, we did some research and viewed their work and just knew they were perfect for us! and they did not disappoint! myself the bride had Hannah from getting ready in the am and she was brilliant! she knew exactly what she was doing, she was bubbly and friendly and great with our daughters! My husband had james taking photos of himself and the groomsmen when they were getting ready and he said how brilliant James was, making them feel at ease, my partner is not one for photos and i was worried it would be to much but both James and Hannah made us so comfortable that he actually enjoyed it! our photos and videos are absolutely amazing and all we could have wished for! Hannah and James even come back past their booking time to take cigar shots as i had forgotten about them with the chaos of the day! James and Hannah really went above and beyond to make our day amazing! Hannah got so many little snippets of our day of things i had forgotten even happened and things i hadn’t seen, we were torn between a videographer or a content creator but my husband and myself agreed we would watch little bits back more rather than a whole wedding video, as weddings go we had some things that went well and a few things that didn’t but my new husband and myself have agreed the best thing we did for our wedding was book James & Hannah! I have been sitting on this review for a few weeks as i feel it does not come close to justifying their work but i have realised i don’t think any words can! Thank you James & Hannah for capturing all of the most precious moments on one of tho most important days of our lives! Love the new Mr & Mrs McClean xxx
Taylor & Rob
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Kind and funny with great photos!
James was the most incredible photographer. From the very beginning it was clear that he cared deeply about perfectly capturing this most important day of our lives. His attention to detail was incredible. He scheduled time to chat with us before and get to know us as a couple and what we cared about. His kind and friendly energy was amazing. And then the photos!! They are just beautiful. I cannot tell you how much joy it has brought us going through all of them. They perfectly captured the day, from the emotional ceremony to the crazy party, they are all perfect. We cannot thank James for these beautiful memories enough.
Danica & Caitlin
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
you guys were honestly amazing
you guys were honestly amazing! We've had so many people say they've never been to a wedding where they didn't think 'where are the bride and groom?' or 'they must be off getting photos# and that's because you both made sure we stayed par of our day which was so important for us! x
Anna Maria
Wedding: June
June 2024
Thank you
You were amazing! Thank you for photographing this beautiful day for my daughter and son-in-law and thank you also to Newton Park Farm, such a beautiful place!
Wedding Diaries Location & Contact Details

Address

Bishops Stortford, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We have and are prepared to travel across UK & Europe

Nearest Town

Bishops Storford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

m11

Nearest Train Station

Bishops Stortford

Nearest Airport

Stansted

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

This is a very tough questions to answer! Currently, the wedding which stands out in my mind was three day wedding in The Alps 2023

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Friendly, fun, focussed, relaxing & reliable

What about your business are you most proud of?

It took me over 10 years to find the courage to turn my hobby into a business, which is largely thanks to my wife - it was on our honeymoon that she had the idea which changed our lives!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

take as many moments as possible to stop and take it all in. The best time for this is actually during couple shots, I often let my couples take walks alone so they can chat and I can get some great natural shots.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

polaroid photos on each guests chair with a individual personal message on the back

Describe your typical process with a couple.

it's always great to chat on a video call to begin with, this helps break the ice and takes away from the coldness of email after email. I like to stay in touch with my couples through out their journey, following each other on social media and having a second video call when the big day approaches. The more contact the better in my opinion! I want you both to feel as comfortable as possible on your big day.

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

aside from the confetti, first kiss, cake cutting...I love to get shots of my couples taking a rare moment to themselves having a walk in the ground of the wedding venue

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

the bride and groom grabbed me from taking photographs on the dancefloor and asked me to photograph them jumping into a pile of snow. their final words were 'I'm only doing this once'.. no pressure! you can see this photo on my profile.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

If there are no viable options for indoor photography, I would recommend a large umbrella and my flash. The rain droplets look like stars when it's dark

Describe how you got into photography.

my photography journey began with wildlife photography, this is something i did for about 12 years before jumping into wedding photography. wildlife is a lot less predictable! great training!
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special Offera bottle of fizz to drink or spray & some prints to keep