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Capturing the Heart of Your Wedding Story
If you’re planning your wedding in or around Southampton, meet Paul Dawson-Plincke—an expert wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience. Paul’s passion lies in capturing the true spirit of your big day, turning moments into a beautiful visual story that reflects your unique celebration. Couples often praise his ability to freeze the genuine emotions and atmosphere as your wedding unfolds.
A Blend of Candid Moments and Timeless Portraits
Paul’s style is all about authenticity. He specializes in capturing natural, candid moments from a distance, so you and your guests can relax and be yourselves. These lively, spontaneous shots are balanced perfectly with his skill in creating classic posed portraits, detailed close-ups, and group photos. This approach ensures you’ll have a full collection of memories—from the big highlights to the little details that make your day truly yours.
Your Wedding Day, Beautifully Documented
Every couple is different, and Paul understands that. He offers a flexible, friendly approach designed to make you feel comfortable and let your personalities shine through in every image. Think of him as more than just a photographer—he’s someone you’ll enjoy having around, helping to capture the most genuine moments. Whether your wedding is bathed in sunshine or wrapped in a cozy, rainy atmosphere, Paul is prepared for it all, even bringing professional studio lighting for indoor shots when needed.
What You Can Expect
- An experienced, passionate photographer dedicated to your wedding day.
- A focus on candid, emotional moments that tell your unique story.
- A perfect mix of natural, spontaneous shots and timeless formal portraits.
- A flexible, friendly approach to help you feel relaxed and confident.
- Comprehensive coverage—from getting ready to your first dance and beyond.
- Beautifully presented images, with options for elegant lay-flat photo books.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
A friends wedding in Oban. Everyone stayed together filling all the B&Bs in town and extending the whole event to being not just the day itself. Put that together with a stunning backdrop for a truly memorable day.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Clean, sharp, uncluttered, emotion-capturing and story-telling.
What about your business are you most proud of?
The delight my images bring to people. I get the shot people didn't know happened or something that is so spur of the moment it needed to be caught.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Think about what you want from a photographer. I have had photos taken of me where the character of the photographers have been real issues and these show in the photos. Although the photographer mayb only be there for a hat time they must be your friend and you get along.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Presents for each (and every) child guest, each different, and each exactly what they wanted!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Well, firstly we definitely meet before the day. I want to get to know you and your family through you. What photos do you want taking and when, what special things do you have planned what are your must haves from the day. To you it may sound obvious and you may say, the same as everyone else, but everyone is actually different. Just ask what each family does at Xmas to see what I mean!
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
The couple together, but with expressions and eyes that really say 'I love you'
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
The people are always the stars of the show, and on a rainy day we concentrate on them. A stunning venue always helps of course, but it is just the backdrop to the main stars. I have a full studio lighting setup so we can find somewhere indoors to get formal photos, or we can use some umbrellas to brave the outside and add some atmosphere from the rain. Of course it depends how muddy it is!
Describe how you got into photography.
I have taken photos since I was 11 when my grandparents bought me a compact 110 camera. I won third place in a local show with that camera!