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Capturing the Heart of Your Wedding Story
Planning your wedding is all about celebrating your unique love story, and John Paul O'Donnell is here to capture it perfectly. With over 24 years of professional experience and more than 1,000 weddings photographed across Europe, John Paul brings expert skill and a warm, approachable style to your big day. Based in Hertfordshire, he combines a classical photography foundation with a natural, candid approach to create timeless images that truly reflect your celebration.
Your wedding day is one of a kind, and John Paul focuses on capturing the genuine joy, emotion, and spontaneous moments that make it unforgettable. Couples and guests often praise his friendly, witty personality, which helps everyone feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera—resulting in authentic, beautiful photos that tell your story.
An Approach Tailored to You
Every wedding is unique, so John Paul starts with a personal meeting to understand your vision. About a month before your wedding, you’ll have a detailed consultation to finalize the schedule, key group shots, and all the important details. This careful planning ensures a smooth, stress-free experience, letting you focus on enjoying your day. The goal is to deliver stunning images that you and your loved ones will cherish forever.
- Style: A beautiful blend of photojournalistic, artistic, and classical photography.
- Experience: Award-winning photographer with a portfolio of over 1,000 weddings.
- Personality: Known for a calming, professional, and fun-loving approach that puts everyone at ease.
- Process: Collaborative and organized—from your first meeting to the final image viewing.
Creating Timeless Memories
John Paul’s mission is to do more than just take photos—he creates a stunning collection of memories you’ll revisit for years to come. From quiet, emotional glances to bursts of laughter and joyful tears, every moment is captured with an artist’s eye for detail. The final images don’t just make you smile—they tell the beautiful story of the start of your new life together.
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
A wedding I photographed in Arezzo Tuscany in 2012
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Fun Laughter Happiness Ever After
What about your business are you most proud of?
Started it from nothing now set a high standard in the industry
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't go for the cheapest - go for quality
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
A bride speaking at the wedding wedding breakfast
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Initial meet then book - meeting 4 weeks before then take the pictures on the day and see them after the honeymoon for the private viewing of their wedding pictures.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
One with all the guests at the wedding together - they've all made that effort to be there and it should be seen in the picture
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Confetti shot
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Be prepared - if its forecast to be wet then you put a plan in place and it will all be fine. Photos in the church or use the hotel areas available to you.
Describe how you got into photography.
Art teacher at school.. I was a very gifted artist and took two pictures whilst out with my camera.. I mounted them both took them in to school to ask the teacher which one I should paint. She couldn't believe how good the pictures were and framed them in the school reception of which they are still there now.