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Capturing Your Wedding Day with Heart and Authenticity
Planning your wedding? Nel van Huyssteen Photography, based in Hertfordshire, offers a fresh and heartfelt approach to wedding photography that blends fun with elegance. Nel specializes in capturing the real, unscripted moments that make your day truly unique. Her documentary style, combined with a playful charm, creates images full of personality and genuine emotion.
Nel’s philosophy is simple: to photograph real people and the authentic emotions that naturally unfold during your wedding celebration. This means your photos won’t just be pictures—they’ll be lasting memories that bring back the joy, laughter, and love of your special day for years to come.
What You Can Expect from Nel van Huyssteen Photography
- A Unique Documentary Style: Your wedding photos will capture candid moments that truly reflect the spirit of your day, with a perfect balance of charm and elegance.
- Images with Heart: Nel focuses on creating honest, personality-filled photographs that tell your one-of-a-kind love story.
- Experienced and Passionate: With a deep love for wedding photography, Nel is dedicated to preserving the genuine connections and emotions that make your celebration special.
- Tailored to You: Every wedding is different. Nel is available for weddings of all sizes, including smaller, intimate gatherings, ensuring your experience is personalized to your needs.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
I had a ball capturing a wedding in Oxford last year on a glorious sunny day. The wedding started at Jesus College with the ceremony and drinks reception. I followed the newlyweds all over Oxford on foot for portraits and to the wedding breakfast at the Ashmolean Museum. The roads were lined with tourists in awe of the wedding party. To top it all the bride managed all of this in her Jimmy Choos!!!
Please have alook at my photo gallery to get an idea
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Natural, documentary, honest, elegant, fun, authentic, thoughtful, real
What about your business are you most proud of?
My passion for delivering quality from start to finish. I do go that extra mile for all my clients. After all, this is one of the most cherished days you will have together- so it means a lot to me to get it just right.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Book your photographer one year in advance to avoid disappointment and just enjoy every minute of the journey !!!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
The bride and groom placed a different book at each place setting, personal to each guest. I thought that was rather special.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I normally like to meet you face to face for a casual chat discussing all your ideas and plans. I will then send you an online booking form and contract. A £ 300 booking deposit will secure your date. Nearer the time we meet to discuss the schedule of your day and all the images you would like of your family and friends. Your balance would be due one month before your wedding. After your wedding I release 500 individually edited images on a private online gallery for you to view, download, share and order prints 4-6 weeks later.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
Definitely confetti photos. These shots are priceless!! Packed with emotion and relief.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Being asked to take a photo of the groom's chest bearing interesting artwork while he was buttoning his shirt up...
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Embrace it!! Your photos will have a more atmospheric feel. Definitely, invest in see-through umbrellas if you want some photos to be taken outside. Have a Plan B in place for group shots as all your family members might not be as adventurous.
Describe how you got into photography.
I love taking photos of people, so my passion turned into a job!!!