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Capturing the Heart of Your Wedding Story
Planning your wedding is all about celebrating love, and your photos should reflect those genuine, unscripted moments that make your day unique. Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Rafe Abrook is a professional wedding photographer who specializes in natural, documentary-style photography. His goal is to tell the story of your wedding as it happens—capturing real emotions and the atmosphere without interrupting the flow of your celebration. By blending into the background, Rafe helps you and your guests feel relaxed, resulting in beautiful, authentic images you'll treasure forever.
An Experienced and Personal Approach
With over seven years of experience and more than 380 weddings photographed, Rafe brings calm confidence to your big day. He’s known for being friendly and approachable, taking time to connect with couples before the wedding to understand their vision and what matters most to them. This personal touch helps you feel comfortable in front of the camera, so your photos come out natural and heartfelt. Couples consistently praise Rafe’s professionalism and reliability, ensuring a smooth experience from your first meeting through to receiving your final images.
What to Expect
- A stunning collection of high-resolution photos that beautifully tell the story of your wedding day.
- An easy-to-use online gallery to share your memories with friends and family.
- A discreet photographer who captures both intimate and grand moments without disrupting your celebration.
- The option to include a second photographer for even more comprehensive coverage.
- An available videography highlight film package to complement your wedding photos.
Recognised for Excellence
Rafe’s dedication to wedding photography has earned him several prestigious awards. He was named Wedding Photographer of the Year in 2020 by the Wedding Business Awards and placed third in the UK at the Masters of Wedding Photography in 2023. He’s also ranked among the top 50 wedding photographers worldwide by both This is Reportage and Fearless Photographers. These accolades reflect his creative vision and commitment to delivering exceptional images that truly capture your wedding day.
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Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
Each wedding is special and unique in it's own way. Some have memorable prep, some have memorable ceremonies and speeches, and others have memorable after parties, but I enjoy them all!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
fun, creative, professional, easy going, confident
What about your business are you most proud of?
My relationship with previous clients whom I keep in touch with
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Meet (or speak to) your wedding photographer before booking!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Every time there is a tribute to a deceased parent
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Answer initial questions via email, ask to meet them, show them my work and talk them through my style and package, sign them up!
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
Assuming you mean photographer, not couple? The first time they lay their eyes on each other as the bride walks down the aisle.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
A positive attitude, and a willingness for my couple to get slightly wet to get a backlit shot in the rain (with brollies!)
Describe how you got into photography.
My wife bought be my first SLR 12 years ago to take photos of our first son. It spiraled from there into a passion and now a full time job!