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Capture Your Wedding Story with a Fun, Relaxed, and Natural Approach
Planning your wedding can be exciting but also a little overwhelming—especially when it comes to photos. Based in Weymouth, Dorset, Dan Roads is a professional wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience and more than 500 weddings captured. Dan’s passion is photographing real, unscripted moments as they happen naturally. If posing feels awkward, don’t worry—Dan’s talent lies in making even the most camera-shy couples feel completely at ease. His style focuses on genuine emotions and creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere throughout your big day.
A Documentary Style That Creates Timeless Memories
Dan specialises in documentary wedding photography, capturing the laughter, happy tears, and all the candid moments in between. He blends in effortlessly with your guests, often mistaken for a friend or family member. This unobtrusive approach lets him capture the true spirit of your wedding day. The result? A stunning collection of natural, sharp photos that tell your authentic love story.
What You Can Expect from Dan on Your Wedding Day
- A Friendly and Bubbly Presence: Couples and guests often praise Dan’s fun, interactive, and professional approach, which helps everyone feel comfortable and relaxed.
- Natural & Candid Imagery: Dan focuses on genuine interactions and emotions, avoiding stiff poses to create timeless memories you’ll cherish forever.
- Personalised Coverage: Every wedding is unique, so Dan offers tailored packages designed to fit your day perfectly.
- Based in Dorset, Available Across the UK and Beyond: While Dan is based in Dorset, he regularly travels to Devon, Somerset, Hampshire, and beyond to capture weddings wherever your story takes you.
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Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
All previous weddings will be in my mind forever... but one that always comes to mind first is Mr & Mrs Peach's. Mr Peach had such a touching father daughter dance it made everyone (including me) have a little weep!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Relaxed, Fun, In the moment, Reportage, Professional.
What about your business are you most proud of?
95% Of bookings are made via word of mouth & I have over 100 5-star reviews and shot over 120 weddings.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Do not rush, take your time to look around and ALWAYS meet your photographer before and request to see an up to date portfolio! Make sure you 'click' together and feel comfortable
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
At an undersea themed wedding the Bride & Groom placed photo's of lots of different sea creatures around and then gave a list to all the children to go around and try to find them all! Brilliant idea to keep the children entertained, even had a few adults doing it!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Talk via E-mail/Facebook Page/Phone, Plan a date to meet, Meet up & have a general chat to get to know each other and show portfolio, Booking, Another meet a few weeks before the day to finalize details then on to the big day itself!
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
A selfie with the Photographer of course!
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Photo with all the siblings together (before they get messy)
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Large white umbrellas to still get some unique shots.
Describe how you got into photography.
My Grandad was a Wedding Photographer which got me intrigued into taking photo's in general I then spent 2 years every day taking Landscapes of mainly Dorset & shot a few friends / family Weddings then word of mouth spread and now I find myself often fully booked each year in the wedding season!