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Capturing the Heart of Your Wedding Story
If you’re planning your wedding in or around Bournemouth, meet Richard Skins—a documentary wedding photographer who specializes in capturing the real, heartfelt moments of your big day. Richard’s passion lies in telling your unique story through images that reflect the true emotions and atmosphere of your celebration. His unobtrusive style means you can enjoy every moment naturally, without feeling posed or interrupted.
A Fresh, Modern, and Editorial Style
Richard’s photography goes beyond traditional posed shots. Combining documentary, modern, and editorial styles, he focuses on the laughter, happy tears, and candid interactions that make your wedding day truly yours. The result? A vibrant, timeless collection of photos that let you relive the energy and joy of your wedding for years to come.
Wedding Photography Services Designed Around You
Every wedding is one of a kind, and Richard’s packages reflect that. His comprehensive coverage ensures no special moment is missed. Here’s what you can expect from his main wedding package:
- 12 hours of photography coverage to capture your full day
- A pre-wedding consultation to understand your vision and preferences
- An online gallery and slideshow to easily share your memories with family and friends
- A fast preview gallery so you can enjoy highlights shortly after your wedding
- Approximately 700 high-resolution, professionally edited images
- Full print rights, giving you freedom to print and share your photos as you wish
Experienced Across the UK and Stunning Destinations
Though based in Dorset, Richard has captured weddings all over the UK and Europe. From the breathtaking Swiss Alps to romantic French chateaus, his experience in diverse locations means he’s ready to beautifully document your celebration wherever you choose to say “I do.”
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Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
So many but this year it definitely had to be one at Chateau de la Bourlie in Dordogne in south west France, 37 degree all day but such an incredible experience and couple knew how to throw a party! was pretty epic...
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Unobtrusive, Dynamic, Warmth, Energentic, Romantic
What about your business are you most proud of?
I'm proud of winning be named the South west photographer of the year three times, once in 2014, 2018 & 2020. It's one of the better awards as the first stage is voted by the couples you have photographed in the year, if you don't get a high enough score you can't get through to be judged by your peers.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Make a photographer high on your priority's, good photographers will get booked up early so don't leave it too late.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I'm a sucker for a hand written card bride and groom's write for each other in the morning, always great moment to capture.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
My first point of call for my clients is my website, I have worked hard to give all the relevant information that they might need.
After the website I always like to chat to couples before booking and they can ask any questions and I can go into more detail about my approach and pricing.
I try and make booking very simple, a bank transfer and online wedding contract are all that’s needed, this can be done in a matter of minutes.
I’ll let them know to get in touch at any point over the months leading up to their wedding but tell them I’ll be in touch 2 months before the date to arrange either a meeting or telephone conversation depending on distances.
On the wedding day itself I try to arrive early on the day, I hate to be late so I'll usually leave with too much time to spare but you never know. starting with the preparations I’ll just be in the background and won’t direct anyone. I simply observe and capture what I see, that’s not saying I just stand behind a curtain or sometimes similar. I’ll chat and laugh to make people at ease. It doesn’t usually take long before you can really take more pictures of people without them caring.
I’m main aim is to look for emotion and storytelling in my images. To capture the emotion in people is my most important aim, all while trying to get good composition, lighting and to fit it into the whole narrative of the day.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
There isn't one, they're all important.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
I photographed one last year I've nicknamed 'bubble girl' as it looks like the girls head is in a massive bubble, I'll add it to my profile so you can see.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Embrace the rain or whatever the weather might throw at you, some of my most favourite weddings & shots are ones with dramatic weather.
Describe how you got into photography.
I studied film-making at the Northern Film School, so this has definitely contributed to how I have developed my style of photography over the years. I'm particular drawn to a series of images that can all work together to build a complete narrative of a wedding and if that has a cinematic feel to it then the better.