The art of telling the story of a wedding through photographs, is the art of capturing the little things, all those details that go into making up the big day. As a story book wedding photographer I have the perfected the art and can produce the perfect story book wedding album. Having spent years working as a press photographer covering professional football, concerts and breaking news, I have developed a knack of knowing when something is going to happen. Its all these little details that are quite often are missed by brides and grooms on their wedding day as they concentrate on the bigger picture, that when they see them in their story book wedding album, they bring back all the memories

At a wedding you will find me in the wings, on the sidelines, stalking the bride and groom like a big game hunter stalks his prey, as I said before apart from the formal pictures I don't want to interfere with you wedding day and I definitely don't want to direct it. The greatest compliment a bride can give me is telling me that she never noticed me during the wedding day.

Letting me know what you want

Some brides want coverage of themselves getting ready whilst others want coverage from the arrival at the church. Its the bride and grooms day so whatever you want, if its within your budget I am happy to oblige. I always like to meet up with brides before the actual wedding day however as more and more brides are booking myself via the internet and the distances I travel are increasing that's not always possible. I will always spend time on the phone with these brides as its vitally important for me to know exactly what it is you would like in terms of your wedding photos. That way I will create your story book wedding album, telling the story you want told and my hope is you will want to show it to everyone you know - especially other who are planning on getting married.

On the following page is information about my prices etc., but for the rest of this page I have created a little guide for you on choosing a wedding photographer. I would recommend that you read this however If all your interested in is the prices etch, then click HERE

How to choose YOUR wedding photographer.

1. Choose someone who's wedding photos you really like

I know this sounds kind of dumb, but all too often I hear from Nikki who is a member of the "Hitched Forum" stories of brides who booked someone to shoot the wedding that is a family member with a new camera, a family friend or someone who takes really nice pictures.

That's all well and good however the only record of your day will be the photos and video (if you have one). After investing thousands of pounds on the day, PLEASE for your sake not mine, don't ruin it by getting photos that don't do you, your wedding and your wedding day justice.

Capturing the details of a wedding is something that takes years to learn, not something you pick in by going to a few weddings as a guest.


2. Choose a photographer who you kinda like.

Again I know this sounds kind of dumb but just think about this - on your wedding day the photographer is the one person who spends more time with you than ANYONE ELSE - If its full coverage, when the bride is getting ready, we will be there with her, when she sets off, we are there, when she arrives, we are there, when she is biting her nails just prior to walking into the wedding location, you guessed it, we will be there. When you sneak off for 5 minutes, guess what, we sneak off with you, when you cry (and most brides do...) we should be there to capture it. When all the guest go get seated and its just you and your husband / wife, remember it will actually be you, your wife / husband and the photographer.

A good photographer will stick to you like glue but be almost invisible - I liken it to being a secret service agent. Always there to take care of the little things but never in the way !

Make sure you can get along with your photographer, don't just tolerate him/her it will end up showing in your photos.


3. Browse portfolios - Very important fact.

Whoever you choose, ask to see samples of their work, ask to see proofs, albums, and final prints. Ask to see Enlargements. Didn't just take a look at a few photos, look at a lot. Remember this is the ONLY chance you will have of capturing your day, get it right.

While your looking thought the portfolios if you see a photo you really like or really hate, if you book that photographer - point it out.

On a side note, I never get offended and often suggest that brides look through dozens of wedding magazines, when you see a photo you want, cut it out and show me. If I can deliver to you exactly what you want, then you will be very happy.

When your happy with my photography services you will recommend me to others whether it be brides getting married or friend / family members looking for portraits of themselves or their children / pets.

Simple rules of Photography.... - remember for every rule there is an exception.

I am letting you know this because its the honest and fair thing to do. When I first started to shoot weddings, I did not have a wedding portfolio to show people, I did not have enlargements and I definitely did not have albums to show people. I did have an extensive portfolio of Fashion, Glamour, Landscapes etc. In photography, as a photographer you look at things different to normal people (No photographers are not abnormal, well most of us anyway)

A photographer looks at light and shadows, they look at depth of field (how in focus the background / forground is) we balance a mixture of God's light and man made light and we look to freeze time at the perfect moment, a moment that brings a smile to your face and a memory into your mind.

Why am I telling you this ? Because when I first started to shoot weddings I needed people to trust me and trust in my photography. On your quest to find the perfect wedding photographer you may come across someone who's photos are amazing, someone who really does know what to look for and how to balance light, someone who can control time and capture your wedding in such a wonderful way that it will bring tears to your eyes. My advice is not hard and fast, if you find such a person and you feel they will do a great job on your wedding photos, go for it ! - Just because they don't have a wedding portfolio, doesn't mean they wont make a good job.

The flip side of this is, if you find someone with a medicor portfolio - RUN for the hills - Your day is too precious to spoil it.

Okay, enough of me jabbering on (or Jibbering on as my mother says) If you click below you can see my prices and samples of weddings I have shot, I have tried to give you enough information to be helpful but not too much that you don't need to call me and ask me a few things.

I hope your wedding day goes as great as ours did, and whoever you choose to shoot your wedding photos, I hope you like them as much as we love ours.

Best of luck to you - and again, thanks for stopping by our website.


Please feel free to email me at David@davidpurslow.com if you would like to discuss using me as your wedding photographer. If you prefer feel free to call me on either (01437) 779412 or on my personal mobile phone (07799) 666808