Planning your wedding in or around Bristol? Jake Bufton is a seasoned wedding photographer and videographer who captures your day with timeless, heartfelt images. With experience from the BBC, Jake combines expert professionalism with creative storytelling, focusing on the natural, candid moments that truly showcase your unique love story.
I believe the best wedding photos come from genuine moments. My relaxed and friendly style helps you and your guests feel comfortable, so I can blend seamlessly into your day. This way, I capture authentic emotions and joyful interactions that tell the real story of your wedding.
Over the past five years, I’ve developed a documentary style that’s rich, earthy, and understated. Inspired by nature, my photos often reflect an organic feel—perfect for couples who love the outdoors and want their wedding memories to feel personal and natural.
One of my most memorable weddings was Octavia's. I left Bristol to head for the London to film the wedding and after a beautiful ceremony, the couple took a rowing boat down the Thames to be met by bag pipes and a samba band! The speeches were brilliant and heartfelt, just want you want as a photographer and filmmaker!
Documentary, natural, candid, emotive and people-focused.
I'm most proud of my ability to put couple's at ease when in front of the camera. As a camera shy person myself, I know what it can feel like not wanting to have your picture taken.
When planning your day and finding a moment for couple photos, make sure you don't organise them straight after the ceremony. That's your time to relax, celebrate with your friends and enjoy a well-deserved drink.
I've captured a wedding which had a ceremony that included a literal tying of the knot - "an ancient Celtic tradition called the Handfasting Ceremony". It was absolute stunning and a style of ceremony I'd not seen before.
Once a couple reaches out, I'll set up a pre-wedding consultation where we can get to know each other and have a chat about your day. After that I'll send over a contract which is returned with a deposit of £150 and then the date is secured! Then we can stay in contact and have another chat a month before the wedding to go over any changes.