Documentary wedding photographer in Sussex
For people who want natural, award-winning wedding photography rather than lots of stiff, posed shots. I am Martin Beddall, a documentary wedding photographer based in Horsham, photographing weddings across Sussex and beyond. Three-time Wedding Photographer of the Year (South-East) winner at The Wedding Industry Awards, and before weddings, a background and training in photojournalism, working as a press photographer at The Times.
My reportage wedding photography style evolved from my background training in photojournalism and working as a photographer at The Times newspaper. It is about approaching the wedding day like a photojournalist. Working as if creating a classic magazine picture essay. A visual storyboard of the day. Recording it naturally rather than imposing a long list of traditional setup pictures. No gimmicks, no over-the-top Photoshop, but photographing the day as it happens. Observing not bossing.
This documentary wedding photography is for couples who don’t want to turn the day into some elaborate fashion shoot or stand in endless lineups. They just want to be able to enjoy their wedding day to the full, letting the camera capture this, without interference.
Natural and authentic reportage storytelling.
My Work
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When capturing a wedding day, my one aim is to create a faithful visual storyboard of what happens. One that explains all the facets of the day: the moments, the emotions, and the unique atmosphere of each wedding.
The reportage approach is all about allowing a wedding day to evolve naturally. To observe and capture this, but not to direct it. To let the wedding flow.
Here are some of my images that show how natural images can tell the story of a wedding so effectively.
WEDDING VENUES
SUSSEX WEDDING VENUES
A selection of wedding venues in Sussex. From old barns to grand hotels, Norman castles to Regency landmarks, luxury country house hotels to simple party fields, ancient churches to intimate pubs …
LONDON WEDDING VENUES
Wedding venues in London. From town halls to the top of skyscrapers, cathedrals to townhouses, private members’ clubs to bombed-out chapels, plus one particular cricket ground …
SURREY WEDDING VENUES
Wedding venues in Surrey. From country mansions to ‘French chateaux’, old barns to castles, country hotels to grand university buildings …
Drop me a line…
Do these look like the sort of images you would want captured on your wedding day? Send me a message to check my availability and ask me any further questions about my work.