Tom Hodgson Photography

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BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER; well… according to my mum, daughter, girlfriend and a few of my clients anyway :-) Seriously though, wedding photography is as much a lifestyle as it is a livelihood to me.
I'm a laid-back and relaxed person but equally, I'm outgoing too. I absolutely love to spend time with my young daughter and girlfriend as well as quality time with friends and family. You can often lure me out of the house with the promise of a successful round of golf or to enjoy a good chat over a beer/wine/coffee. Lover of many things on Netflix and a serial binger of episodes!
Tom Hodgson Photography Pricing & Costs
£1,800 - £2,500
My pricing varies on the level of coverage that each couple requires from 8 hours right through to 12 with an option to cover even more by special arrangement. It will always include consultations and time for any questions you guys have to feel comfortable throughout the whole process.
Full day package
From
£2,000
Full-day coverage of your wedding day with a fresh perspective to document the fun and feels to truly reflect the personalities of everyone there.
What's included
Complete coverage
Online gallery for you and your guests - full privacy control
All images edited by me to my signature style
Minimum 500+ images
All travel + Accommodation included - no hidden extras
Guarantee of a contract
Consultation
Full image usage rights
Print credit to use in your gallery
Part day
From
£1,600
Up to 8 hours of coverage of your wedding day from bridal prep to speeches with a fresh perspective to document the fun and feels to truly reflect the personalities of everyone there.
Full day 2024
From
£2,500
2024 onwards. Full-day coverage of your wedding day with a fresh perspective to document the fun and feels to truly reflect the personalities of everyone there.
Tom Hodgson Photography Details

Photography Style

Natural
Documentary
Modern

Products and Services

Second Shooter Available
Images on USB
Stay Through Speeches
Photo Printing
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Online Proofing
Personal Online Gallery
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Dancing
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Online Shop
Wedding Albums
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Last-Minute Orders
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Tom Hodgson Photography Full Description
Every wedding is different, it’s you, your family and your friends that make it so. You can have the same venue, musicians, and caterers but it’s the people (that includes you guys) who make your day so very different and that’s what I like to capture in my wedding photography. My style is very much with a focus on documenting your day (I love capturing stories unfold) and taking a short time out to get you some amazing wall space-worthy wedding portraits. One thing I’m not is the photographer who will spend hours lining people up for list after list of photos when all you want to do is enjoy this amazing day with your guests. The most important thing for you (in my opinion) is to have amazing images which tell the story of your once-in-a-lifetime special day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tom
Thanks for stopping by. Planning a wedding can be a really exciting time but equally daunting. I've seen so many weddings over the last 12 years and I still get excited about every single one of them and getting to meet new people all the time. I'd love to have a no-pressure chat with you to hear more about your day and find out how I can help you plan your big day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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Girish + Kim
Happy couple married in February
January 2023
The best photographer ever!!!!

The best photographer ever!!!! So happy that we booked Tom for our wedding. He took the time to get to know us before the wedding, and even read up about the ceremony (it was a Hindu wedding and he had never photographed one before). On the day he managed to capture so much- the ceremony, the emotions, the aesthetics.... He was darting all over the place to ensure that he captured as much as he could. He was super friendly with the guests and great at making children feel at ease so he could ca

Reece + Darcy
Happy couple married in June
January 2023
We missed him once he left!

Tom was the best tenth member of our close nine-person wedding in October. He truly felt part of the family and his presence was much admired by the rest of the wedding party! We even commented that we missed him once he left! Tom caught the most beautiful moments of our wedding, including incredible candid moments which captured the love and the joy of the day. Thank you so much for everything, Tom. You're the best!

Sarah + Ross
Happy couple married in July
January 2023
We honestly couldn't be happier

We chose to book Tom because we loved his landscape photography and our venue had lots of lovely scenery. We honestly couldn't be happier. He was incredibly friendly and professional from the outset and put us at ease straight away during our included engagament shoot. This was a great way to get to know him and gave us a taste of what it would be like during the big day (we are not naturals in front of the camera so it really helped!). He was absolutely fantastic on the day and we had so many c

Terri + Pete
Happy couple married in November
January 2023
So much more than just a photographer

I would 100% recommend Tom! We chose Tom to photograph our wedding as we liked his style and he was local to the area we were getting married but he was so much more than just a photographer and helped make the day perfect! He was professional whilst also being friendly he put both us and all our guests at ease. He captured some beautifully natural shots along with some more planned ones that we will cherish forever. Our guests commented on how he was everywhere and nowhere all at the same tim

Tom + Anna
Happy couple married in January
January 2023
Tom is great character to be around and good fun

Tom is great character to be around and good fun. His relaxed nature helped the day go by with us not feeling forced into doing any overly curated photos and we were delighted by the number of great natural photos which perfectly captured the day. We couldn't recommend him more.

Sam + Sammy
Happy couple married in January
January 2023
It was like reliving the day!

From start to finish, our wedding experience with Tom was second to none. We met up a while before the wedding and discussed everything, from line-ups to timings, which put us at ease straight away. Nothing was too much or too little. We then met up again for our engagement shoot. It was fun, not too serious but incredibly professional at the same time, resulting in intimate, scenic photos, that we will treasure forever. If you're thinking to yourself, an engagement shoot is just not for us, I'd

Emily + Charlie
Happy couple married in August
January 2023
If you are considering Tom... DO IT!

When I met Tom over FaceTime I knew he’d capture my proposal very well. He was so helpful providing me with information on the proposal spot, best time of day, etc. I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the pictures! AND he got them to us within a few days! It was an Incredible day that Tom helped us capture forever. If you are considering Tom to photograph your moment/wedding….. DO IT! You won’t regret it.

Ali + Chris
Happy couple married in November
January 2023
We were completely blown away

Tom is a true professional, before the shoot he took time to listen to why we wanted to have the photos done and the type of photos we wanted. He was also flexible with arrangements as we had to navigate around weather and location changes. During the shoot he was fun and engaging, and made us feel really comfortable. It felt like hiking with a friend. Once we received the photos, we were completely blown away. He is truly an artist.

Tom Hodgson Photography Location & Contact Details
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Hathersage, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

They're all memorable to me but on wedding absolutely has to be Ben + Katie's wedding at Preston Court in the height of Summer 2022. An all-out gorgeous day from start to finish with so much of their personality stamped into the day! It was the party of all parties and I'd love to be able to tell you in person rather than writing it all down here. But if you want you can find it on the wedding stories section of my website.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Documentary, timeless, relaxed and emotional imagery

What about your business are you most proud of?

The relationship I have with my couples and the guests on the day. I have been told time and time again from people how they've felt so relaxed around me and like I've just been another guest at the wedding, but one that happens to be pretty handy with a camera :-)

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

I could jokingly say to make sure you book me or to get your favourite suppliers booked as early as possible (the latter part is important). But my number one tip would be to give yourselves time; and I don't mean waiting for ages to get things done, I mean give yourselves time on the day to go with the flow. Don't book in too rigid a schedule with too many things going on, it'll make you focus more on the things that are happening and less on what's really important, you guys and your guests. Remember your day should be enjoyable for everyone.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

I see so many personal touches at weddings but I think one of my favourites was at Tom + Phillipa's wedding where Phillipa had hand drawn all the table names as beautiful illustrations of Peak District edges. All framed and set on the tables to mark each one. One lucky person on each table got to keep one and I was lucky enough to be given a copy of my favourite of Bamford Edge.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

I am a huge believer in making sure my couples feel comfortable with me and likewise me with them. So I always like to make sure we can meet up in person or over a video call which is really easy to book in with me, I'll share a whole calendar of availability with you guys so you can pick what works for you. If you like me and you want to book after meeting me it's a super simple process of booking in (with a safe and secure contract) and I'm always at the end of the phone or email if you have any wedding queries at all. I'm a supportive person who really cares and gets invested in my clients.

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

Besides having some stunning portraits with the two of you I think it's important to make sure you grab a few photos with your nearest and dearest. As much as they won't be the most creative images in your gallery they will become the ones you love the most over the years and with my help guiding and planning them with you it won't mean endless hours standing round.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

I'm always looking to create original photos through my creative photography and documentary approach, usually the only requests I'll receive are for family portraits. The rest of the time my couples trust in my process of documenting and storytelling their day.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Embrace the weather! I'm a storytelling wedding photographer and if rain is part of the day then it's part of the story to document. I don't mind throwing my coat on and sheltering my gear from the rain to get you some epic images if you're game for grabbing a brolly and coming with me for a few minutes. It's always good to have a venue which has a few places for great photos as well just in case it's one of those days where the rain won't give up!

Describe how you got into photography.

Typically a cliched photographer over here, I have always had a camera in my hand from being a young lad when my parents encouraged me to use a 35mm film point-and-click camera from a young age. My passion for photography really grew when I moved to the Peak District around the age of 16 where landscape and wildlife became a passion before photographing my first ever wedding for some close friends in 2011. I haven't looked back since and absolutely love being a wedding photographer.