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Capturing Your Wedding Day, Naturally and Beautifully
If you’re planning your wedding in or around Derby, Thomas Barstow is a photographer who truly understands how to capture the real, heartfelt moments that make your day unique. His style is all about natural, fun storytelling—documenting everything from the excitement of getting ready in the morning to the joy of dancing late into the night. The goal? To create a timeless collection of photos that reflect the genuine emotions and atmosphere of your celebration.
A Relaxed, Candid Approach That Feels Like You
Thomas believes the best wedding photos come from authentic moments, not stiff poses. About 90% of his work is documentary-style, focusing on the spontaneous smiles, laughter, and connections between you and your guests. This means you spend less time worrying about the camera and more time enjoying your day—resulting in images that truly tell your love story.
Simple, All-Inclusive Wedding Photography Packages
To keep things easy and stress-free, Thomas offers a full-day package that covers all the key moments of your wedding:
- The Full Day Package: 10 hours of coverage starting from your morning preparations through to just after the first dance. You’ll receive around 600 fully edited photos delivered via an online gallery. Plus, pre-wedding consultations are included to make sure every detail is just right.
- Creative Touches: For couples who want something extra special, Thomas includes smoke bomb photography to add a vibrant, artistic flair to your portraits.
Optional Extras to Make Your Wedding Memories Even More Special
Want to enhance your wedding coverage? Thomas offers several optional add-ons tailored to your needs:
- Highlight Film: A 3-4 minute cinematic video set to music, capturing the key moments and emotions of your day. Thomas films this alongside your photography for seamless storytelling.
- Second Photographer: Perfect for weddings with over 100 guests, a second shooter ensures no moment is missed by capturing multiple angles and perspectives.
- Wedding Albums: Custom-designed, beautifully crafted albums to keep your memories alive in print for years to come.
- Engagement Shoot: Included with every booking, this complimentary session helps you feel relaxed and confident in front of the camera before your big day.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
All of them, I love every single one! I could never choose between them all!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
natural, candid, relaxed, fun and easy going.
What about your business are you most proud of?
Being able to start a new business that I'm super passionate about!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Make sure to book something to do after the ceremony. For example a magician, musician, crazy golf, lawn games etc...You don't want bored guest!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Instead of a guest book they got their friends and family to sign their favourite vinyl records. I loved it so much that I'm stealing the idea for my own wedding!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
The booking process is really simple. I find the best way to find out if I'm a fit for your wedding is to have a quick 10 minute zoom call to discuss your wedding day and what you want in terms of photography.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
It might be a bit boring but you always need to have at least one photo of the couple looking at the camera. It will be the photo all the family will want. especially parents and grandparents!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
I have two wedding umbrella's in the back of my car, I won't force you to go outside but it's always worth it to get a couple of shots!
Describe how you got into photography.
My grandad had his own dark room for film cameras. Ever since watching him develop his photos I've been hooked!