award winning cotswolds wedding photographer
You’ve spent months (maybe years) waiting for your wedding day. You’ve gathered all your favourite people in the same room, at the same time. You want to remember how this feels.
Your wedding photos should tell the story of your day, capturing the connection you share and the love of the people celebrating with you. This isn’t a photoshoot, there’s no need to worry about posing. It’s about being fully present and being completely yourselves.
Those interactions, the laughter, the emotion of each moment, and the things you missed while you enjoyed every second of your day – that’s what I am there to capture.
I'm a documentary wedding photographer based in Cheltenham, and I've been photographing weddings across the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and beyond for over a decade.
I blend in with your guests like an old friend and photograph your wedding the way it actually happens. No scripts, no shot lists. No hour long photoshoots in a field.
Just you, your people, and every authentic moment of your day preserved in timeless, honest photographs.
hey, i’m alex!
your love, your people, your story.
documentary wedding photography
My style of wedding photography is rooted in candid, observational storytelling, influenced by both photojournalism and my love of street photography. Same instincts, different backdrop.
I approach each wedding with a focus on real moments over direction, capturing genuine emotion as it unfolds. I’m drawn to the subtle, the in between moments, the perfectly imperfect!
It’s street photography, just with more hugs and nicer clothes.
Alex was an absolute dream to have as our wedding photographer. From the moment we met, he instantly put us at ease and felt more like a friend than just a photographer. Alex didn’t just capture images, he captured feelings, moments, and memories we’ll treasure for the rest of our lives. Every smile, every laugh, every little glance between us is there, and it feels like we’re reliving the day all over again.
— Kate & Hayley, Worcestershire
“Alex blended in perfectly with our family and friends and made us feel so comfortable.”
“He captured our wedding day beautifully - you can see and feel the emotion through every photograph.”
“It was great fun to discover some of the moments we hadn't seen through the photographs.”
“From the moment we met, he instantly put us at ease and felt more like a friend than just a photographer.”
“He was so accommodating, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera.”
“Exceptional photographs. He has truly captured the day, the emotions & the atmosphere perfectly.”
“Alex was calm, kind, and somehow managed to be everywhere without ever feeling intrusive.”
“It was great fun to discover some of the moments we hadn't seen through the photographs.”
“Alex did an amazing job capturing the magic of the day through natural photography.”
“We didn’t even notice him there and the photos were so candid and real.”
“He blended in really well and the natural pictures he got were incredible.”
“Alex didn’t just capture images, he captured feelings, moments, and memories.”
“Alex was absolutely fabulous from first contact all the way through to receiving our images. He captured our wedding day beautifully - you can see and feel the emotion through every photograph. All the guests felt completely at ease with him and he made me feel comfortable in front of a camera (which is not natural for me!). I cant recommend Alex enough.”
— Luke & Sasha, Cotswolds
cotswolds wedding photography
Cheltenham is the place I call home, and I spend a lot of my time capturing weddings in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire.
My couples don't always stay close to home, and neither do I. Travel across the UK and internationally is not a problem.
Wherever the day takes you, I'll be there.
check your date
I only take on 25 weddings a year. That's deliberate. It means every couple gets the same level of care, attention, and proper investment from me. If your date is available, let’s talk.
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