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A quality, professional and friendly service offering wedding photography, videography and live-streaming service.
John Watson Photography, Southampton Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£1,000
Maximum price
£1,500
Half day - £1000, Full day £1500
John Watson Photography, Southampton Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Online Shop
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Images on USB
Videography available
John Watson Photography, Southampton Full Description

John Watson Photography: Your Southampton Wedding Story, Beautifully Told

If you’re planning a wedding in Southampton or anywhere across Hampshire, John Watson Photography is here to capture your day with a natural, relaxed style. With over 10 years of experience, John focuses on the real moments—the laughter, the tears, and the joy—that make your wedding uniquely yours.

A Timeless Mix of Styles for Every Moment

John combines documentary, traditional, and artistic photography to create a complete and timeless collection of images. From candid smiles and spontaneous laughter to classic family portraits, he works unobtrusively to capture your day as it naturally unfolds, ensuring your wedding story is told with authenticity and heart.

Services Designed Around Your Wedding

  • Photography & Videography: Beautiful stills and emotive films that together tell your wedding story.
  • Flexible Packages: Choose from half-day or full-day coverage, with packages starting at £1000.
  • Custom Options: Add pre-wedding engagement shoots, elegant albums, and high-resolution images delivered on USB to make your package truly yours.

Based in Southampton, John Watson Photography proudly serves couples throughout Hampshire, Dorset, and the stunning south coast. John’s friendly, professional approach helps you feel comfortable in front of the camera, so he can capture the magic of your celebration at some of Hampshire’s most beautiful wedding venues.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: John Watson
My style is a blend of documentary wedding photography, formal photos and natural portrait photos. I want to photograph your wedding and tell a story, watching and waiting for moments to unfold, capturing the emotions of the ceremony. It’s your wedding day so the last thing you want is a bossy photographer messing up your day, that just isn't me. Why not contact me to arrange an informal meeting, where I can show you some more examples of my work, and we can discuss your wedding day photography

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(21)
Rich and Lisa
Happy couple married in March
July 2025
Captured the day perfectly

John did both the photography and videography at our wedding at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel. His professionalism and communication throughout the whole process from first booking him to the delivery of the photos and videos was first class. He is very friendly and relaxed so it was easy to work with him, and doing the photos on the day did not feel like any burden at all. The photos were great and everyone thought the highlights video was just brilliant - it captured the day perfectly.

Lauren and Robbie
Happy couple married in July
July 2025
We love the photos so much

John is incredible, we just received all of our photos back from our wedding and they are so beautiful. We couldn’t be happier, we love the photos so much. John was so good on the day, he organised all the family photos so well and he found the perfect spots and lighting for our portraits. Our only problem now is that we have too many beautiful photos to choose from, we are overwhelmed! We highly recommend John. Kind regards Mrs Smith

Emma and Ryan
Happy couple married in August
January 2025
Amazing throughout our whole wedding

John was amazing throughout our whole wedding process. He was recommended to us and we couldn’t be more thankful! He was patient with our kids and very kind with all our queries. On the day he took the most amazing photos, photos I don’t even remember seeing him around for!! The customisable album we got is so beautiful and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better service. Will recommend him to anyone and everyone!

Becky and George
Happy couple married in May
January 2025
Went above and beyond

Could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. Went above and beyond to capture every important moment, will recommend to everyone and will 100% use in the future if another opportunity comes up

Lisa and Richard
Happy couple married in August
January 2025
Captured the day perfectly

John did both the photography and videography at our wedding at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel. His professionalism and communication throughout the whole process from first booking him to the delivery of the photos and videos was first class. He is very friendly and relaxed so it was easy to work with him, and doing the photos on the day did not feel like any burden at all. The photos were great and everyone thought the highlights video was just brilliant - it captured the day perfectly.

Vicky and Lyall
Happy couple married in December
December 2022
Boho wedding in the forest

Absolutely Amazing So friendly and professional

Hattie and Dan
Happy couple married in June
February 2022
We couldn't have wished for any more

John has been amazing and we couldn't have wished for any more from a wedding photographer. We got married during lockdown and John helped us navigate ever changing rules and regulations. We chose to move the date of our wedding 5 days before the wedding was scheduled to ensure we didn't have to wear masks. John managed to move work comitments around to ensure he would be able to photograph our day and even stayed on late into the evening to capture a stunning sunset to top the evening off. I cant recommend John enough. He made us feel at ease in front of the camera, our family and friends found him easy to chat to and the photos speak for themselves-theyre stunning.

Beth and Ryan
Happy couple married in June
February 2022
Professional always with a smile

John was an absolute pleasure to work with, honestly saved our wedding day when preious wedding photographers dropped out last minute. He's professional always with a smile and you can tell hes someone who takes great pride and satisfaction in his work. The photos are fantastic and really show cased our day.

Ellie's and Mike
Happy couple married in August
February 2022
Amazing from the start

John is amazing, from the start he was so helpful and friendly! We went for a pre wedding shoot and John instantly put us at ease in front of the camera! We had to postpone due to covid and he was so accommodating. When it came to the big day, we didn’t even recognise he was there most of the time and the pictures are just amazing, 100% go with John if you need a wedding photographer!

Lauren and Chris
Happy couple married in December
February 2022
How beautifully John captured my wedding

I can not believe how beautifully John captured my wedding. He came highly recommended, having photographed a friend's wedding where I was a bridesmaid a few years ago, so I knew I would be happy with his work but I was blown away when I saw the final gallery. John is incredibly friendly, so professional and highly skilled. He has a knack for getting the perfect photo. He was so relaxed and easy to work with, and most of the time just blended into the background until it was time to get the group shots. He captured the spirit of the day perfectly with a great mix of candid and formal shots. After the day he promised us previews within 3 days. We had them within 24 hours. He said the full gallery would be 3 weeks and we had it in 2 and a half. I could not be happier and could not recommend him more highly. Thank you, John!

John Watson Photography, Southampton Location & Contact Details
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Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

Wow, where do I start? It's difficult to pick out 1 wedding as I've worked with some lovely couple.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Informal, relaxed, friendly, professional photographer.

What about your business are you most proud of?

I love the feed back from my couples and the reaction when they see there photos.

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

Plan your day with your photographer, then plan again :)

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

Singing waiters during the food.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Meet up 2 weeks before the day and lets work out what you like?

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

A relaxed photo of the couple by them selves in a lovely area

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

Difficult one to answer as I look for one original photo for each couple

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Puddle reflections

Describe how you got into photography.

Im just a bit of a nerd who loves photography :)

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