About James

The photographer
behind the Camera

Natural light. Documentary approach. A genuine love of real moments over posed perfection.

My story

I ruddy love weddings

I’m James — a natural light, documentary-style wedding photographer based in Stamford, Lincolnshire. I’ve been shooting weddings for over eight years and every single one still gives me the same buzz as the first.
I think the best photos are the ones that happen when nobody’s looking. The tearful dad. The moment you forget everyone’s watching. My job is to be invisible enough that those moments happen naturally — and sharp enough to catch them all.

my approach

Less posing, more feeling

My whole approach is built around making you forget I’m there. I shoot almost entirely in natural light because it’s honest — it’s the same light you’ll remember the day in. And I edit to match: warm, timeless, and never filtered beyond recognition.
I’ll send you a sneak peek within 48 hours so you don’t have to wait. Full gallery is usually with you within 3–4 weeks.

Outside the lens

A bit more about me

When I’m not shooting weddings I’m usually on a dog walk in the Lincolnshire countryside, eating something I shouldn’t, or convincing myself I’m going to learn the guitar (I’m not).
I genuinely love meeting couples and hearing your stories. If you want someone who’ll turn up, care about it as much as you do, and send you photos that make you cry the good tears — I’m your man.

What couples say

From the Heart

Andy & Inese

"James was an amazing photographer for our wedding. He was friendly with all our guests and managed to get some awesome pictures, both candid and staged. The end result is a lovely set of wedding photos, thank you so much James."

Katie & Adam

"I cannot compliment James enough! Fantastic photographer, captured everything from our wedding that we wanted and more! All our guests couldn’t say enough nice things about him, chatting away to guests and getting those all important shots throughout the day! Thankyou James!"

Wesley & Sophie

"James deserves even more than 5 stars! He was amazing from start to finish at our wedding. He made us feel relaxed and able to enjoy the whole process, which was something we were very awkward about to begin with. He was open to listening to us and making sure we got the photos we wanted. In the best way possible we didn’t even realise he was there half the time!"