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Bewildered by all the different wedding photographers in Cambridgeshire?

This page reveals the cunning questions to ask a wedding photographer before you hire them.

You'll also discover what makes my service unique and I hope the tips don’t just help but give you a chuckle too!

I’m based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire but I photograph weddings across the UK and overseas.

How to avoid choosing a wedding photographer who’s rubbish or a complete git!

We’ve all heard horror stories about wedding photographers…

The angry stress-head who's rude and simmers with rage the whole day.

The control freak who barks orders at everyone because they think they're the most important person at the wedding.

The dimwit who's completely disorganised, turns up late, forgets what group photographs you want and basically blunders their way through your wedding with no thought or preparation.

How do you avoid picking one of these characters? Read on…

Ask for a written guarantee

Their answer will tell you a lot.

My guarantee simply says...

"If you're not happy with your wedding photographs or the service you receive then you can ask for all your money back".

That's it! No ifs or buts. I want you to be happy with everything from the photography to how I represent you on your wedding day. And if I fail then I don’t feel right taking your money.

Now I’m not saying your wedding photographer MUST have a guarantee, because in all honesty most don’t. But it’s the kind of question that can make any wedding supplier prickly. And that’s the key - how do they react under pressure? If they get defensive over a simple question then they might crack under pressure on a wedding day.

“What can we say? Dan is one of life’s few very special people! His talent and passion for photography is reflected in the unique service he provides.”

— Vicky and Michelle, Peterborough

Bride and groom kissing under the stars at Flaxbourne Gardens Bedfordshire

How many photographs will I get in my album?

Most wedding photographers will show you hundreds of photographs, but they'll only be able to fit between 50-100 in your album.

This leaves you with two tricky situations…

Firstly you have the heartbreaking decision of having to reject most of your treasured images.

Secondly, you have to tell Auntie Maureen why she never made it into the album when all your mates are in it!

My wedding album is A3 sized and 70 pages so it comfortably fits 250 photographs. This means we can thoroughly tell the story of your wedding day and no-one gets left out.

Of course I generally supply 500-700 digital files, too.

How quickly will I get my photographs?

You don't want to be celebrating your anniversary before you've seen your wedding photographs!

I hear many stories of couples having to wait months.

I guarantee (in writing) your wedding photographs will be available to view within 1 month, usually less.

“Family and friends thought that he was a long time friend of ours, children loved him, oldies loved him even my dad loved him!!”

— James McAdie, Hampton

I don't care how good you think you are - PROVE IT!

If you're interested in a hotel or restaurant you go to Trip Advisor.

If you're wondering whether the movie 'Zombie Apocalypse' is any good then you'll check out the reviews on Imdb.

For wedding photographers your best bet is to check out their reviews. I have over 100 5-Star Google reviews and you can check them out here.

It's a good idea to send a friend request on Facebook too, so you can check out whether it's an expletive riddled tirade about their hatred for all mankind, or their favourite hobby is badger baiting!

“Dan asked for 3 words to describe our wedding, we chose fun, quirky and relaxed, which we soon realised described Dan too.”

— Kerry Abel, Stamford

Can I see a whole wedding, not just your portfolio?

I bet you've taken a handful of cool photographs in your life, right?

If you gave a camera to a blind wood pigeon it would still take a good photograph eventually.

The difference between Rodney the wood pigeon and a professional photographer is all down to percentages.

A professional photographer will take a few pathetic photographs throughout a wedding day because sometimes we just time it wrong, or sneeze, or get distracted by a moth, or whatever.

However the vast majority of our photographs should be rather splendid.

So, ask photographers to show you a few entire weddings. That way you can see if they're consistent, or whether their portfolio is just showing their top 1%.

Bride posing next to Graffiti in Peterborough

Here are some of the unique and special services I offer

Every wedding is covered by my money-back guarantee (as mentioned above)
I guarantee your photographs will be ready to view within a maximum of 1 month and I do a sneak peek within a day or two.
My wedding album is A3 sized and 70 pages thick and comfortably fits 250 photographs
I bring Prosecco and beer to add some fun and games to the group photos!
I’m also a family portrait photographer; so if you have important children in your life then I have more tricks than a tap-dancing weasel for getting great photographs of them. whether they’re shy or bonkers, I won’t be defeated!
I offer Trash the dress and rock the frock sessions several weeks or months after your wedding. This is where we get you back in your wedding clothes and do a fun and creative photoshoot. Our only limit is our imagination!
I’m approved to photograph at National Trust sites
I have a selection of second photographers I know and trust if you’d like extended coverage
I’ll scout your wedding venue and plan the photographs before the wedding
I work with you to create a photographic mood board for your wedding based on your preferences. This ensures we’re all on the same page and speeds things along on the day
Your wedding photographs will be available for guests to see using an online gallery
I’m available for weddings across the UK and destination weddings overseas. Weddings over 1 hour from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire may need a travel fee added.
I love a fun and quirky wedding so if you’re doing something extraordinary I sometimes offer special deals.

Am I the right wedding photographer for you?

I know you’d probably rather eat your own skin than have a photograph taken (unless you’re drunk!), but don’t worry, my style is to either scuttle in the shadows like a ninja, or make it such a laugh you forget about the camera.

I’ll also create some of those epic romantic shots that prove you’re more awesome than you ever realised.

I think we'll become best buddies if you can say yes to the following questions:

Would you see the funny side if the driver of your wedding car is too ill to drive and you have to borrow your dad's Saab convertible?
If there's a beautiful sunset but the grass is wet and your high heels are sinking into it, would you run bare foot across the lawn?
If you trip over coming out of the ceremony would you have tears of laughter or anger?
If your cheeky little nephew shouts 'don't do it!' in the middle of the ceremony would you chuckle?
If it rains would you take one of my vintage wedding umbrellas and re-enact singing in the rain?
If there’s a power cut during your first dance would you get guests to light candles and sing your song Acapella?
Would you like to spray a bottle of Prosecco (Formula 1 style!) - I bring one to every wedding?

All of these things have happened at weddings I've photographed and I'll never forget the awesome couples who were part of them.

What happens if I’m hit by a bus or get Ebola?

I’m friends with about 20 other professional photographers and we help each other out if we get in a pickle. They’re all lovely and great at their jobs so you’d be in good hands in my absence. And of course I’d make sure you weren’t out of pocket.

Pricing

Every wedding is different and I want to understand exactly what is and isn’t important to you so I can tailor a package that suits you perfectly. You can download my full brochure using the signup form below. The deposit is £200 to reserve your date.