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Hi, I'm james 👋
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Global Wedding Awards Winners - 'Best Wedding Photography & Social Media Company 2024 - UK'
wedding diaries has a passion for capturing authentic moments, specialising in a relaxed, candid style that reflects the essence of your special day. my goal is to create natural, timeless albums that each tell a unique story, with a more documentary, 'fly on the wall' approach, whilst also ensuring everyone feels at ease in front of the camera, from all of the intimate moments to the group shots.
Wedding Diaries Pricing & Costs
£550 - £2,000
I can cover elopements and micro weddings for a couple of hours, to full day photography and multi-day weddings across europe there is also the option of hiring my wife hannah (bride diaries), a wedding video content creator.
Full day package
From
£1,250
an 8 hour package which typically covers some bridal prep to first dance. additional hours are available
What's included
8 hours
professional, password protected, online gallery
full album on usb, in presentation box
drone coverage
The Essentials
From
£400
2 hours coverage suitable for the brides and grooms that only want 'the essentials' covered. this is usually the ceremony and some couple or group shots afterwards
The Part Day
From
£800
popular with couples that would only like half the day covered. usually, this would cover bridal prep up until the wedding breakfast. shorter days are available at a lower cost.
The Bigger Day
From
£1,550
ideal for a couple wanting to maximise the coverage on the special day.
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Wedding Diaries Details

Photography Style

Classic
Natural
Documentary

Products and Services

Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Large Group Shots
Stay Through Speeches
Photo Printing
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Stay Through Dancing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Personal Online Gallery
Wedding Albums
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Last-Minute Orders
Videography Available
Wedding Diaries Full Description
wedding diaries takes a classic and traditional approach to weddings, with a more relaxed/candid style, focusing towards the documentary style - I love getting involved with the group shots and I've worked very well with couples that aren't particularly comfortable in front of the camera. the result is a natural, timeless album. before becoming a wedding photographer, I was an award winning wildlife photographer... this isn't your typical route into wedding photography but, it does mean i have a great knack for capturing those moments which happen in a split second and the important moments which will only ever happen once in your life! I use professional grade equipment with multiple lenses, providing a variety of shots. We also offer drone footage, adding further dimensions (subject to weather and venue approval). notice I just said 'we'...I often work alongside my wife, hannah (bride diaries). she is a wedding video content creator providing an unlimited amount of video coverage just one night after the wedding! We offer joint packages, or can be hired solo. more details about hannah's content creation can be seen on our website

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: James
photography is something I have always been incredibly passionate about. You will find me with a camera in hand whenever I have a spare moment (and often when I don’t!) Before I became a wedding photographer I photographed wildlife, which I think was the perfect way to hone my skills... I'm still yet to come across a bride or groom that can move move as quickly as an eagle🦅 during my time as a wildlife photographer I learned to capture those perfect moments which can often happen in just a blin

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2023
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Reviews
(33)
Iain
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
We love our online photo album

We've gone through the photo album and it was like reliving the day! James and captured it perfectly.

Mr & Mrs McClean
Happy couple married in June
August 2024
James and Hannah really went above and beyond to make our day amazing!

we booked James and Hannah as a duo for our wedding on 19.06.24 and they were amazing from the get go, before we had even booked them! They were quick to respond and happy to answer any questions and queries we had, we did some research and viewed their work and just knew they were perfect for us! and they did not disappoint! myself the bride had Hannah from getting ready in the am and she was brilliant! she knew exactly what she was doing, she was bubbly and friendly and great with our daughters! My husband had james taking photos of himself and the groomsmen when they were getting ready and he said how brilliant James was, making them feel at ease, my partner is not one for photos and i was worried it would be to much but both James and Hannah made us so comfortable that he actually enjoyed it! our photos and videos are absolutely amazing and all we could have wished for! Hannah and James even come back past their booking time to take cigar shots as i had forgotten about them with the chaos of the day! James and Hannah really went above and beyond to make our day amazing! Hannah got so many little snippets of our day of things i had forgotten even happened and things i hadn’t seen, we were torn between a videographer or a content creator but my husband and myself agreed we would watch little bits back more rather than a whole wedding video, as weddings go we had some things that went well and a few things that didn’t but my new husband and myself have agreed the best thing we did for our wedding was book James & Hannah! I have been sitting on this review for a few weeks as i feel it does not come close to justifying their work but i have realised i don’t think any words can! Thank you James & Hannah for capturing all of the most precious moments on one of tho most important days of our lives! Love the new Mr & Mrs McClean xxx

Taylor & Rob
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Kind and funny with great photos!

James was the most incredible photographer. From the very beginning it was clear that he cared deeply about perfectly capturing this most important day of our lives. His attention to detail was incredible. He scheduled time to chat with us before and get to know us as a couple and what we cared about. His kind and friendly energy was amazing. And then the photos!! They are just beautiful. I cannot tell you how much joy it has brought us going through all of them. They perfectly captured the day, from the emotional ceremony to the crazy party, they are all perfect. We cannot thank James for these beautiful memories enough.

Danica & Caitlin
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
you guys were honestly amazing

you guys were honestly amazing! We've had so many people say they've never been to a wedding where they didn't think 'where are the bride and groom?' or 'they must be off getting photos# and that's because you both made sure we stayed par of our day which was so important for us! x

Anna Maria
Wedding: June
June 2024
Thank you

You were amazing! Thank you for photographing this beautiful day for my daughter and son-in-law and thank you also to Newton Park Farm, such a beautiful place!

Shannon & Nathian
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
everyone commented on how brilliant you were

Thank you so much again everyone commented on how brilliant you were, your both amazing and definitely in the right jobs. So glad we chose you both.

William
Happy couple married in October
May 2024
We love the photo album and highlight video

We had James and Hannah come to our wedding and they were both amazing. The quality of photos was brilliant and they were both such fun to be around. They provided photos and a custom video in such a short time which was great. Definitely recommend.

Sharron
Wedding: April
May 2024
Amazing photography

Just stunning as MOTB I would highly recommend James to any future wedding couples

Hope & Aaron
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
James had send our sneak peaks within 72 hours and full album within a few weeks, and again, the quality was incredible

Honestly not sure where to begin! Hannah and James, you are incredible. From the moment we met you both, you instantly put us at ease, it were as if we have known you forever. You are both experts at what you do and booking you both was one of the best decisions we had made for our wedding. From our highlights reel to sunglasses trend and bride transformation by Hannah, to the beautiful photos and intimate moments captured by James, just WOW. Thank you for being there every step of the way, being our friends and making us realise that there was nothing to be anxious about in front of the camera. Hannah had sent hundreds of videos, highlights, trends and picture through the next day and the quality was exceptional. James had send our sneak peaks within 72 hours and full album within a few weeks, and again, the quality was incredible. You both captured our day perfectly and captured parts of the day we never thought we would get! Thank you for everything you did for our wedding back in April, being our friends, content creator and photographer for the day. Honestly couldn't recommend both Hannah and James enough, absolute dream team!

Holly
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
I am so happy you got to be a part of our day of love! We love you both

I used James and Hannah for my wedding on 25th April after seeing some gorgeous shots taken at a friends wedding a year or so before. I love the fact they are a husband and wife duo as it made everything so natural and seamless as they work so well together! They are truly beautiful souls and I cannot reccommend them both enough! Having photos and content to look at the next day is really outstanding service, I don’t know any other photographers or content creators who provide such a quick service like they do! They made us all feel really at ease and I particularly loved how Hannah interacted with my 2 year old son Jude making him feel happy and getting the most precious video of him which I’ll treasure for years to come. James was also really professional and warm and they both arrived with a smile and made me feel hyped for the day ahead. I would book them over and over again, very reasonably priced too, guys honestly thank you so so much, you are both fabulous and I am so happy you got to be a part of our day of love! We love you both

Wedding Diaries Location & Contact Details

Address

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We have and are prepared to travel across UK & Europe

Nearest Town

East London

Nearest Motorway & Junction

m11 & m25

Nearest Train Station

Leytonstone tube

Nearest Airport

City or Stansted

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

This is a very tough questions to answer! Currently, the wedding which stands out in my mind was three day wedding in The Alps

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Friendly, fun, focussed, relaxing & reliable

What about your business are you most proud of?

It took me over 10 years to find the courage to turn my hobby into a business, which is largely thanks to my wife - it was on our honeymoon that she had the idea!

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

take as many moments to stop and take it all in, as possible. The best time for this is during couple shots, I often let my couples take walks alone so they can chat and I can get some great natural shots from a distance.

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

polaroid photos on each guests chair with a individual personal message on the back

Describe your typical process with a couple.

it's always great to chat on a video call to begin with, this helps break the ice and takes away from the coldness of email after email. I like to stay in touch with my couples through out their journey, following each other on social media and having a second video call when the big day approaches.

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

aside from the confetti, first kiss, cake cutting...I love to get shots of my couples taking a rare moment to themselves having a walk in the ground of the wedding venue

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

the bride and groom grabbed me from taking photographs on the dancefloor and asked me to photograph them jumping into a pile of snow. their final words were 'I'm only doing this once'.. no pressure! you can see this photo on my profile.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

If there are no viable options for indoor photography, I would recommend a large umbrella and a flash

Describe how you got into photography.

my photography journey began with wildlife photography, this is something i did for about 12 years before jumping into wedding photography. wildlife is a lot less predictable! great training!
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special Offera bottle of fizz to drink or spray & some prints to keep