David Tinkler Photography

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Hi, I'm David 👋
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"David was an amazing find! He is a brilliant photographer, offered amazing nuggets of advice and tips and clearly had nearly as much fun as we did!"
A wedding photographer for couples that do not like having their photo taken. No awkward posing. No cheesy photos. Just beautiful, natural pictures with a sense of fun and a lot of laughs.
David Tinkler Photography Pricing & Costs
£895 - £2,725
Prices range from £895 for an off season half day to £2,725 for a peak season full day with all the extras. Please enquire for a nice little PDF with all the different options, but as a guide, the average spend from my couples last year was £1,700
Full day package
From
£2,275
Package 1. **Oct - Mar // Sun - Wed = £2,275 **Oct - Mar // Thu - Sat = £2,495 **Apr - Sep // Sun - Wed = £2,495 **Apr - Sep // Thu - Sat = £2,725
What's included
All day photography (from bridal prep to an hour after first dance)
4 - 9 minute highlight video
Second photographer
Engagement session
Digital photos in both colour and black & white
Private online gallery active for 1 year
Latest from Instagram
David Tinkler Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Artistic
Modern

Products and Services

Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Second Shooter Available
Stay Through Speeches
Photo Printing
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Images on USB
Large Group Shots
Online Proofing
Videography available
Personal Online Gallery
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Dancing
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Wedding Albums
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Last-Minute Orders
David Tinkler Photography Full Description
Who am I? Hi, I'm David, a wedding photographer from Surrey - working ALL OVER the UK - and sometimes beyond! I deliver amazing photos that you’re going to treasure forever. I’ll be capturing all the little things you’re too wrapped up in the moment to even see. Things that will make you laugh, cry and grin your faces off when you see the pictures. Even more than that, I’ll be your wedding planning advisor; drink/bouquet/make-up fetcher; buttonhole expert; confetti choreographer; general calming presence. Plus I always have sunscreen and tissues in my bag! I believe you should not be spending more than half an hour or so focused on photos during your wedding day. You should live it and enjoy it and relax in the knowledge that I'm capturing it all beautifully for you. Who are you? No cheesy poses, no standing around for hours - you're all about the laughter, tears and dance moves! You probably cringe at the very idea of being photographed - I get that, I'm the same! And the thought of spending hours lined up with a parade of distant relatives, while your canapés and drinks disappear one-by-one, is probably not how you want to spend your wedding day. You are planning a fun wedding and you really want to enjoy it and live it. You are looking for a photographer that understands that and knows how to get great pictures without all of the awkward posing.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2017
No. of People In Team
3
Reviews
(58)
Sebastian and Jodi
Happy couple married in October
December 2025
Best wedding photographer!

David has been the best photographer we could have ever wished for and I would recommend him to anybody for their wedding. He made us and our guests feel so comfortable all day, the photographs felt so natural and we love how he knew the venue like the back of his hand for all the best photo locations. So many people commented on how friendly and fun he was. David was also so helpful all day and nothing was too much trouble. Our photos are beyond amazing they perfectly capture our wedding day. Would also recommend anybody to have the highlights video made, ours is phenomenal..it’s so lovely seeing the photos come to life! We also booked for David to bring a second photographer(Indy), we would also highly recommend this option. He was so great with taking extra photos of the groomsmen getting ready and snapshots of our friends and family throughout the day! I am over the moon with our pictures and videos and would recommend David to anybody!!!

Tom & Zoe
Happy couple married in September
November 2025
Everything we wanted and more!!

David was the most amazing photographer for our wedding in September 2025. Our initial zoom call gave us all the clarity and support we needed. The website is so easy to use and appreciated the questionnaire to make sure everything we wanted was written down. On the day he was so friendly and fun and the 2nd photographer as well was so lovely. They made us feel so relaxed and comfortable, and gave us direction when needed. We went for the package that included all photos, highlight video and full video of the cermony and speeches - this is something we would 100% recommend. We received a snapshot of about 10-20 photos less than 24 hours after our wedding which is amazing. The photos are absolutely gorgeous, especially the night ones. We love how each photo is in colour and black and white. The highlight video made us cry with happiness and gives us goosebumps every time we watch it - it's so special to us. The portal is so good as well, we loved the feature where you can click on an indivdual and all the photos that include that person show up. David was always so responsive and we didn't have to wait long to receive our full album. Would recommend David to anyone! 10/10!

Fiona and daniel
Happy couple married in August
October 2025
Great photos and video

We couldn’t be happier with our photos and video, they’re absolutely amazing! The photos capture the day so beautifully, and the video is so emotional to watch back. Every moment was caught perfectly, and it all feels so natural and full of emotion. Both David and our second shooter Indy, were an absolute pleasure to have around on the day, so friendly, relaxed, and helpful. David even helped me put on my shoes and collect things from different rooms, which was so thoughtful and appreciated! They went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly, and we’re so grateful for all their hard work. We’d highly recommend them to anyone …truly talented and lovely people!

Hollie & Jake
Happy couple married in April
August 2025
The best photographer!

David was absolutely amazing! He captured our day so perfectly. We had so much fun, and every single photo is stunning. Nothing feels posed or forced, just genuine and full of love. We really didn’t want to have to stand for really posed photos for ages as that is not our vibe! We still watch our highlight video at least once a week! He also brought Izzy along, and she was incredible too. Together, they made the whole experience effortless and enjoyable. Thank you both so, so much! We would recommend David a thousand times over

Aaron & Jo
Happy couple married in May
July 2025
Simply Amazing - Whatever you do, use David Tinkler

We used David for our photography & videography and we couldn’t be any happier that we did. He was so professional throughout and we’ve ended up with the most beautiful photos and videos, including a 9 minute highlight reel, and both the ceremony & speeches in full. For any future bride & grooms I’d advise them to use David Tinkler for the photography without any hesitation.

The Shine’s
Happy couple married in May
May 2025
Phenomenal

From the very first point of contact with David he was professional, funny, and kind and very understanding. We booked him instantly! And boy are we glad we did! Myself and my now husband despise having our photos taken but David and his 2nd photographer, Keeran, made it so easy, not in anyway cheesy or awkward. We’ve only had our sneak peak back so far as we got married on 02.05.25 and we absolutely love the photos so far, it’s ramping up the excitement to see the final photos. David and Keeran we cannot thank you enough, our guests all absolutely loved you guys and have done nothing but sing your praises! David and Keeran helped the groom and groomsmen get ready while snapping pictures and also helped any guests that threw questions their way. If you want natural, candid photography for your wedding BOOK DAVID ASAP, you will not regret it!

Glyn & Nikki
Happy couple married in August
January 2025
Life Saver!

We had already arranged a photographer and videographer for our wedding, but disaster struck just before the ceremony when we realized our videographer had mistakenly booked us for the following year! With less than an hour to go, I was scrambling to find a solution. Thankfully, the amazing staff at Friern Manor stepped in and helped us contact local videographers. As luck would have it, David Tinkler was available—and little did we know just how fortunate we were to find him. David and I quickly agreed on the details, and he arrived on-site with only minutes to spare. Calm, professional, and prepared, he set up static cameras, miked me up for sound, and captured the day with the smoothness of a seasoned pro. During the wedding, I hardly noticed David working—he was so discreet—but when we received our highlight video, we were blown away. Watching it felt like reliving the whole day, with moments captured so beautifully that we were able to experience things we hadn’t even noticed at the time. Along with the highlight video, David also recorded the ceremony and speeches, all of which were presented with the highest quality. We truly can’t recommend David highly enough. Not only did he save the day, but his work exceeded all our expectations. Book him with confidence—his talent and professionalism speak for themselves. Thank you so much again, David! Kind regards, Glyn & Nikki

Beth And John Brett
Happy couple married in September
January 2025
What can i say about David... he was just simply the best photographer

David was absolutely amazing. he made all the guests and myself and my hubby feel at ease and took the most amazing photographs. i am having trouble downloading them as my laptop is so old but i will try to sort that out later but wanted to make sure i put his review on here as i cant think of anyone that would have made our wedding day any more special than David. his attention to detail was superb and the photos were just fabulous and everyone commented on them so thank you so much David

Molly and Chloe
Happy couple married in November
December 2024
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

David absolutely blew us away with our beautiful wedding photographs and video. Throughout the day he made us so at ease and fitted in seamlessly. Looking back at our wedding photos gave us so many moments that we had totally forgotten about! He was able to capture the most beautiful and meaningful moments which we will treasure for a lifetime. I can’t recommend David enough! His skill, talent and overall manner helped to give us the most incredible wedding day and now so many wonderful memories for years to come! Thank you David, you are an absolute superstar! If we could give ten stars we would! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Holly and Darren
Happy couple married in October
December 2024
Fantastic experience

David photographed our wedding in October - we had such a wonderful experience and couldn’t be happier with all of our photos. We felt instantly comfortable on our initial zoom call, and that feeling carried through to the day itself. There are so many photos that have captured us naturally enjoying the day, something that we really wanted from our experience. David was brilliant with all of our guests, our toddler and our dog - and proved that you can actually work with dogs and children! We’ll definitely be in touch for any future family snaps, but are so grateful we found him. Thank you!

David Tinkler Photography Location & Contact Details
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Chelmsford, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

I shot a beautiful wedding in Norway in 2018. Fun fact; Norwegian weddings have a LOT of speeches. This one had 14. FOURTEEN speeches. Dinner lasted for about 5 hours, haha!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Natural. Fun. Happy. Candid. Cheese-free!

What about your business are you most proud of?

That many of my couples stay in touch for years after the wedding, hiring me for family pictures, pet pictures, all kind of things. Lots of my couples actually go on to become friends, and I love that so much.

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

Make a list and arrange it in order of what's most important to you. Take care of things one at a time, crossing them off as you go. That way the things that are most important to you will get taken care of first and your stress will reduce the closer you get to the wedding as you'll know the really important things were arranged ages ago.

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

I shot this wedding once where the bride had arranged a double photo frame on the cake stand. One frame had 'Day 1' written above it, and one had 'Day 3653' written above it. Day 3653 was the wedding day. In the first frame she had put a picture they had taken together on their first date, and then after we had done the couples pictures I quickly printed one off and popped it into the frame that said 'Day 3653'. As their guests entered the dining room and noticed the two pictures, everyone went wild - they just loved it. I actually now have my own portable printer just for this purpose, so if you want to do this at your wedding, let me know!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Usually I would meet with the couple prior to booking. Meetings can be in person or via video call. After booking I keep in contact from time to time and as the day nears we have another meeting to go over the details, build a shot list, etc. A day or two after the wedding, with the couples permission, I post a sneak peek (approx 10-15 pictures) on my website. The full gallery is delivered no later than 6 weeks after the wedding.

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

Every couple is different and no one SHOULD take any particular picture. I always say the most important pictures a couple can take on their wedding day are the ones that they recognise themselves in. The ones where they are being themselves. Those are the ones that will mean the most to them for years and years to come.

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

I shot a wedding at a hawk conservancy where the rings were delivered by a beautiful barn owl. That was a pretty cool picture!

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

First of all, don't panic! Your venue will be prepared and have places for your guests to be. It's super rare that it rains constantly all day, so even on rainy days it's likely that you'll be able to get outside at some point for photos (plus rain shots are kind of beautiful!) Good vendors are prepared and experienced and are therefore able to cope with rain. If you've hired well, you have nothing to worry about.

Describe how you got into photography.

I was shooting sports (mostly football) for years. I got to work in some wonderful stadiums and at some big games. I shot a few weddings for friends and family and ended up just loving it. I haven't looked back since.

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