Documentary
wedding Photographer – About Me
This is me | Documentary Wedding Photographer
Hi, I’m Barnaby, a documentary wedding photographer based in Oakham, Rutland. You spend a lot of time with me on your wedding day, so it’s important that you at least know what I look like (tall)
I like to think of myself as a guest when I’m at a wedding, so you need to make sure you’d actually invite me. But, I mean, don’t send me an invite or anything, that’s just silly – and your my presence is your present, by the way.
I started shooting weddings full time in 2018; over the years I have shot hundreds of weddings all over the country (as well as in Spain and Montenegro) and truly love my job.
When I first started professionally, I tried to be everything to everyone; posed, reportage, off camera flash, up-selling albums etc. etc. I found I was stressing about little things – which isn’t great for anyone really. Then I was drawn to the amazingness of being a documentary wedding photographer.
I loved the work shared on This is Reportage, Photographers Keeping it Real and Fearless – it had one thing in common, no direction, just capturing a wedding beautifully, whilst it’s happening. I’ve been lucky enough since then to win awards from all three of those organisations which I’m very proud of.
I’m not going to spend ages telling you all the clichés, just give you an insight into my crazy life.
Firstly, I have five kids. Yes. Five. Want to know what it’s like having five kids? Imagine you’re drowning, then someone hands you a baby…
Having said that, they’re great, they each have their own personality, they always amaze me, they drive my wife and I up the wall – but they also make us laugh every single day.
We’re one of those there ‘blended’ families. Two each, one together. So three each. But not six in total. Anyway, there they are right down there. What a handsome bunch we all are.
Photo Credit – Shoot It Momma
Documentary Wedding Photographer | My Support
The only reason I can do this is because of my amazing wife. She is also self employed, in the wedding industry (she’s a very, very good Bridal Hair Stylist), this means we can work around each other’s schedules, we understand what each other do and support each other.
She’s also about the funniest person I know; she laughs HYSTERICALLY at all of my jokes. And when I say ‘all’, I mean the same three I’ve been saying for the last ten years or so. And when I say ‘hysterically’, I mean she rolls her eyes so hard it’s a wonder she’s not pulled a muscle.
We are a unit, we hold each other up, and we push each other to be the best we can be.
“families are like the branches on a tree; we grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one”
-Anon
“No, they’re not my type of wedding pictures, I don’t like them. but it seems to work for you, and other people like them.”
(my grandma)
Some Randomness from Documentary Wedding Photographer
I love coffee. Yes please, I’ll have a coffee.
I live in Rutland, which is tiny. It’s actually the smallest county in the country. It suits us well; we’re both well placed to cover weddings further afield – I’ll travel anywhere really!
I love coffee.
I love films. I love the cinematography, the subtle nuances and hidden meanings behind things. I also like when things blow up.
I’m pretty sarcastic, usually in a self deprecating way though.
I like to talk. I’ll talk to your guests, your family, the staff at the venue. The main reason for this is: I want people to be comfortable with me being there, if you read my reviews dotted around this site then you’ll see most people comment on how well I fitted in and put people at ease, which is exactly how to get natural wedding photos.
I drink too much coffee.
I’d love to say that I spend my free time going on walks, reading and playing table tennis. But, you know, I have five kids. So I spend any free time making drinks, cleaning up spilt drinks, tagging my wife in reels on Instagram and trying to stay awake through the film we started at 11pm – LIKE A COUPLE OF LOONS
So that’s pretty much me. I love my wife, I love my family, I love my job, I love coffee. I want to give you guys memories of your day which you will look at forever.
If you’re looking for a natural, documentary wedding photographer, and you have coffee, then get in touch.
See you there.
No Posers!
Your questions answered
I know choosing a wedding photographer is a big decision, and you probably have lots of questions about how I work and what to expect. To make things easier, I’ve put together a few quick answers about my approach as a documentary wedding photographer, how I handle group photos, and when it’s best to book.
Some Kind Words
Being a documentary wedding photographer, the best feedback I can get is “we didn’t even realise you were there”. I often get lovely comments like that, which I’m always grateful for.
I have over 100 5* reviews on Google, most of which mention the words ‘natural’, ‘relaxed’, ‘tall’ or ‘coffee’.
Find out more about my pricing and how to book here
“Barnaby came in and did his thing – We didn’t even know he was there most of the day and he captured the best shots of us and those we loved!”
“We felt strongly about our day being captured exactly as it unfolded, and Barnaby did precisely that. Not only are his photos phenomenal, but he was so fun and calm to be around on the day!”
“Awesome awesome awesome! What a guy! So professional! I didn’t even know he was there. Simply the best Rutland wedding photographer!”
“We got our wedding photos back a couple of weeks ago and we honestly could not be happier with them they are simply incredible!”
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