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- £1,050Price from
- 10+Weddings shot
Hi, I'm Raph 👋
Relaxed
Creative
Friendly
I am a Storyteller, Let Me tell YOURS!!!
I am a Wedding photographer based out at my studio in Newhall Place, in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. I love shooting weddings! I have always been interested in capturing personal narratives, I love learning about people's experiences and in turn telling their stories. With my wedding photography, I use creative lighting and unique perspectives to effectively capture, what is, for many of us, one of the most important days of our lives.
Raphael Lionel Photography Pricing & Costs
£1,050 - £2,950
Full day package
From
£1,950
The Poetic Collection
Me – for up to 12hrs, (Bridal prep up until the 1st dance or sunset depending on the time of the year)
What's included
A pre-wedding consultation
A pre-wedding shoot/engagement session
Wonderfully rich, royalty-free, high-resolution digital files on a branded USB
A private password-protected gallery for your to download your images from or share with your guests with the option for them to purchase prints.
An Engagement or Prewedding shoot
A post wedding slideshow to licensed music
The Momento Collection
From
£1,050
Me – for up to 6hrs, (Bridal prep, up until the Bride and Groom arrive for the Wedding Breakfast)
The Keepsake Collection
From
£1,550
Me – for up to 10hrs, (potentially Bride prep, up until after the speeches)
The Romantic Collection
From
£2,950
Two photographers for up to 15hrs on your wedding day
Raphael Lionel Photography Details
Photography Style
Documentary
Modern
Artistic
Products and Services
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Photo Printing
Physical Shop / Studio
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
Raphael Lionel Photography Full Description
In short, I love shooting weddings. On such special occasions, the joy and excitement evident among the bridal party, family and friends , weave wonderful unique stories as each wedding day unfolds. Smiles, hugs, tears, meaningful embraces, laughs, kisses, love and a host of other emotions, all play their part. For this reason, I love shooting weddings.
My style is natural, relaxed and unobtrusive. This helps me to document emotive images that naturally occur and speak honestly. I do however, bring my humour with me.. so prepare to laugh out loud and show some teeth! I document everything!
I am a husband, a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend and a confidante. I love these roles. They.. are me. So I know love, romance, family and friendship. I also know photography.
Let me be ‘your photographer’..I will tell YOUR story!
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Raphael Lionel
Thank you for enquiring about Raphael Lionel Photography! Please feel free to view my website and Instagram page for more evidence of my work. I would love to get in touch to discuss your wedding specifically. A face-to-face meeting at my studio or a Zoom consultation is a great way to do this. I look forward to hearing from you!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Raphael Lionel Photography Location & Contact Details
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
What is your most memorable wedding?
The one where 'I' married 'her'! My own wedding! When it's special.. the passing of time doesn't diminish it. One of the reasons it has to be done right.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Relaxed, Artistic, Creative, Honest, Emotive
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Your wedding is more then one day, it is the foundation of your 'forever'. Make sure it's beautiful to the both of you!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Personal pre-recorded messages from the bride to the groom and groom to the bride, from the time of their engagement, never seen before. The excitement, hope and love was undeniable and it touched all at the reception.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
After the initial query, a face to face is arranged where I aim to learn as much about the couple as possible. I discuss their intended date and plans. Pricing packages are discussed. If, after the discussion the couple wish to proceed and the date is available, I forward some preparatory documents that I find useful to have completed and shared beforehand. These include the contract, with the wedding day 'Getting Ready' location(s), the location for the ceremony and the venue address. A retention fee is a must at this point to hold the date. Over the oncoming months, periodic communication will be made, as and when the need arrives. I like to comfort the couple with the fact that I have their date in mind and am preparing for it. The final payment for the photography must be paid 14 days before the wedding and a reminder of this is sent out. A week before the wedding day I have a final discussion with the bride and groom to run over the preparations and update on any last minute arrangements.
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
The Bride and Groom portraits are my highlight images for the day. Usually I find this lends to a creative shot and becomes iconic for the couple. Golden Hour, sunset images are my favourite.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
A couple once asked that more photos be taken of the outside of their wedding venue, than themselves! They were architects, it was a nice venue, but....!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Umbrellas! Rain shots still make great shots! But for groups, we can plan a nice indoor location and I shoot small groups with compression on my 50-140 which is great.
Describe how you got into photography.
I always loved capturing new experiences. My about page on my website details 'My Story'. Feel free to head over to it. https://raphaellionelphotography.com/telling-stories/
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook Discount5%
Bridebook Special OfferQuote Bridebook and your Bridebook discount and gift will apply.