Parkwin Photography

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Hi, I'm Karen 👋
Friendly, quiet
You really felt like a guest rather than the photographer! You made us all feel so comfortable which I think you can tell from the photos!
Photography has been a passion since childhood. Professional qualifications led me to work in various areas of the industry. I began covering weddings in 2008. I have never liked having my photo taken and so like to help couples feel at ease in front of a camera. I live with my husband, grown up children and very large dog. I am a fan of Rom Coms, social history, art, walks in the country and at the seaside and chocolate.
Parkwin Photography Pricing & Costs
From £1,450
My Confetti packages include a pre-wedding meeting and mini photoshoot, attendance at any rehearsals you may be having, photography on the day, several days of editing, online gallery, all edited photos on a wooden or crystal usb stick in wooden box or case that compliments your colour scheme.
Full day package
From
£1,450
Confetti Collection This collection covers the full day with all images on usb in beautiful presentation box.
What's included
Pre-wedding meeting with mini photoshoot
my attendance at any rehearsals you may be having
Photography on the day from getting ready to late in the evening
Several days editing using latest professional software
Online highlights gallery for guests
All edited images (unlimited number) on wooden or crystal usb in personalised wooden box or linen case that compliments your wedding colour
Celebration Collection
From
£1,845
Everything included in the Confetti Collection plus Album
Icing on the Cake
From
£2,195
Everything included in the Celebration Collection Plus albums for parents.
Parkwin Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Natural
Modern

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Online Shop
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Parkwin Photography Full Description
Professional, qualified photographer preserving your unique wedding day story in an unobtrusive documentary/reportage style including romantic, natural couple photos and group shots. Specialising in taking photographs for couples who really don't like being in front of a camera. I pride myself in making you feel relaxed so that you can enjoy your day to the full. Even your couple photos are taken whilst you take a quiet walk alone visiting your favourite spots at the venue. I capture these natural moments you spend alone instead of posing you. With many years experience I provide a professional yet personal service.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Karen Parker
Hello and congratulations on your engagement. I have never liked having my photo taken and so specialise in taking photos for couples who may be a little camera shy like me. No awkward posing, its not a photo shoot, it's your wedding day. Photos of natural, funny, emotional moments throughout the day including a romantic walk alone. I have experience in many different cultures and styles of wedding and would be delighted to preserve your unique wedding day story for you. Karen

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2008
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(13)
Katie & Dave
Happy couple married in August
October 2022
Simply the best

We met Karen at a wedding fair and knew as soon as we met her and saw her amazing work, she was the person we wanted to photograph our special day. We booked her and covid hit, 3 dates later, Karen stuck with us and we finally got married in August. Wow, we are completely and utterly blown away by our amazing photographs. We couldn’t be happy with our amazing memories Karen has captured. We cannot recommend Karen enough.

Emily and Sam
Happy couple married in August
October 2019
Simply the best photographer ever

Karen photographed our wedding on 2nd August 2019. I first met Karen at a wedding fair, and she stood out from the rest. I booked her on that day, and trust me I never looked back. My now husband, Sam, clearly trusted me and Karen was brilliant. She listened to everything we wanted and she is the most friendly photographer I have ever used/spoken too. We got all our photos after 6 weeks and they are all beautiful. We’ve shown our families and they all say the same thing. Karen seems to hide in the most perfect places to capture everything. We will, for sure use Karen for everything we need. Once again, thank you so much xx

Penny and Loretta
Happy couple married in November
November 2018
They made me cry with happiness!

Hi Karen These are absolutely fantastic and we are so pleased. They made me cry with happiness! I hope you don’t mind but I have passed your details on to my mum who is getting married as you were so fantastic. Loretta and I just wanted to thank you for being our photographer; you were so patient, relaxing and we didn’t even know you were taking photos most of the time which has given us the natural photos that we wanted! Thank you again,

Emily and James
Happy couple married in October
October 2018
We love them.

Thanks so much for the photos Karen They and beautiful and we love them.

Katie and Richard
Happy couple married in September
September 2018
you are amazing!!

Thank you so much. We love the little box and the photos are brilliant. Karen you were amazing throughout the whole lead up to the wedding and on the day!! Thank you so much for everything, you are amazing!!

Moe and Kev
Happy couple married in September
September 2018
Her photos are stunning, her service is amazing...

Karen is a fantastic photographer and a lovely lady too, she captured our wedding day beautifully and she stayed with us until the very end of a jam packed day. I’ve had great fun showing our highlights gallery to friends and family and it’s been wonderful hearing comments from guests, not just about how lovely the pictures are, but about how lovely our photographer was as well... everyone loved her! Her photos are stunning, her service is amazing... we couldn’t recommend her enough."

Avani and George
Happy couple married in August
December 2017
Brilliant Photographer, Lovely Person

Karen is a brilliant photographer, a lovely person, and was an absolute pleasure to work with. We met with her a couple of times before the wedding, once for a practice shoot, and when we told her what we envisioned for the day, she offered us expert suggestions on how to structure things so they ran smoothly and how to feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her kind and warm nature was very reassuring and neither of us ever felt awkward or uncomfortable. The wedding spanned a couple of days, included traditions from various cultures, and had 250 guests, but Karen was totally unfazed. She took everything in her stride even when we totally ignored the schedule in favour of a more ‘go with the flow’ approach. The photographs she sent us were amazing: full of colour and character. They truly captured the playfulness of the day and it was such a joy to see so many special moments. Several of our guests have commented on the fact that they hadn’t even realised a photographer was present – something that they had never experienced before at a wedding. There is no one else we would have wanted to document our day and we will treasure Karen’s photographs forever.

Claire and Chris
Happy couple married in December
December 2017
I can't stop looking through them.

Hi Karen. Thank you for sending this through so quickly. I can't stop looking through them and reminiscing about last Saturday. Thank you so much for photographing our wedding day. We had such an amazing time but it went by in a bit of a blur so it's great to have the photos to remind us what happened! Thank you as well for being so easy to work with both beforehand and on the day. Best wishes. Claire and Chris.

Tristan and Paula
Happy couple married in October
October 2017
Thank you so much.

Hi Karen. We have received our photos today and love them. Thank you so much. We've had a look through and no doubt will go through them again and again to find our favourites. Thank you again for capturing our special day. Tristan and Paula.

Avani and George
Happy couple married in September
September 2017
It was such a pleasure to have you there.

Thank you so much Karen. What amazing photos. We love them so much. Thank you so much as well for all your hard work over our wedding weekend. It was such a pleasure to have you there.

Parkwin Photography Location & Contact Details
Address
Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

All of them. Everyone is unique.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Natural, documentary, reportage, artistic, discreet, modern.

What about your business are you most proud of?

Having so many happy couples recommend my services.

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

Style your wedding day the way you want it, not what relatives or friends have told you to do.

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

Individual, personal messages to each guest placed on the tables thanking them for all they have done for the couple.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Following the initial enquiry I arrange to visit you to hear your plans and you can view some of my work and ask me lots of questions. There is no hard sell and I leave you to discuss your thoughts. If you choose to book me a deposit is required to secure your date and price as many bookings are made one, two, three years in advance. A second payment is due a month before your wedding day with final payment afterwards. I arrange to meet with you both at the venue a few weeks before the big day. This meeting is so important. It gives us all a chance to get to know each other and for you to feel comfortable with me, the camera and how I will work on the day. We talk about timings, family dynamic, guests with special needs, group photos and so on. We look at locations for your couple photos and I suggest a few things that work well. This ensures that on the day I can be unobtrusive and you can enjoy your day to the full. This includes a quiet walk around the grounds with me some distance away with my big lens capturing some precious moments alone. For full day photography I arrive to capture your morning preparations and stay until late into the evening, way beyond your first dance, to photograph some of your evening celebrations. Your story is not complete without these. I will spend several days editing using the latest professional software. Approximately two to three weeks later I upload a password protected highlights gallery for you to view. All of your images will be ready on USB a couple of weeks later. I also offer a range of albums. If you choose to add one to your collection, this can be done at time of booking or anytime before or after your wedding day. Details of information I need to begin designing your album will be sent to you. Once you are happy with the design, your album is printed by a professional album maker in the UK and delivered to you approximately one month later. Many couples keep in contact with me and recommend me to friends and family and I often see them again at a wedding or return to photograph their children, which is lovely!

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

Photos of the couple alone. The day is such a whirlwind and apart from when you are eating and during the first dance you won't spend much time alone together.

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

As my style is documentary, couples want me to capture the natural, unique, wonderful moments that happen all day.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

I have a white wedding brolly with me for couple photos, but please feel free to bring your own. Plus wellies! If you really don't want to go outside, plan B comes into operation. But photos with brollies are amazing!

Describe how you got into photography.

I have loved photography since I was given my first camera when I was about six. When I finished school I studied photography full time for three years. I worked in a commercial studio for a few years and at a University and then created Parkwin Photography in 2008.
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