If you're looking for a wedding photographer who blends a personal touch with deep experience, Piers Thompson is the perfect choice. Based in Reading, Berkshire, Piers brings a unique storytelling approach to your wedding day, inspired by his family’s rich creative background—his grandfather was a Royal photographer, and his father a Film Director. This heritage shapes his passion for capturing your most meaningful moments in a way that truly tells your story.
Piers’ signature style is all about natural, candid, romantic, and creative images. He moves through your wedding day with a gentle, unobtrusive presence, capturing genuine emotions and spontaneous moments as they happen. This photojournalistic approach means your wedding story unfolds authentically, preserving memories that feel real and heartfelt. Alongside these candid shots, Piers also creates beautiful, carefully crafted portraits that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and Piers understands that. He focuses on making the photography experience friendly, relaxed, and personal. Before your big day, he’ll take the time to connect with you—whether over coffee or a video call—to learn about your vision and what matters most to you. This collaborative approach ensures your photography fits seamlessly into your celebration, making the process enjoyable and stress-free.
With over 20 years of professional experience, Piers brings expert skill and a keen eye to every wedding. He holds qualifications in Professional Photography from Cambridge Art College and Press Photography from Sheffield University. His impressive career includes covering British Royal news and major sporting events, and his wedding work has been featured in Surrey Bride Magazine. You can trust Piers to deliver exceptional images that reflect the significance of your day.
Piers Thompson Photography offers a range of services designed to capture every part of your wedding journey:
Serving couples primarily in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, and London, Piers is also available for destination weddings. Wherever your celebration takes place, he’s ready to help you preserve those unforgettable moments.
It was the Sunborn hotel in Gibraltar, which had stunning views across Spain and Morocco and the reception was held at the very top of the rock, with the wedding party travelling up there by cable car.
Stylish, Natural, Creative, Reportage, Romantic.
The quality of photographs I produce
Look at quality, not price.
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My preference is to always meet the couple and introduce myself in person, so they can also seem examples of my work.
Natural photographs of each other together, in peaceful surroundings.
Picture of the groom playing his drum kit
Plenty of moody & fun photographs in the rain
My grand farther who photographed the royal family got me into it, when I was 8 years old