(But Still Want Stunning Photos)
Let’s be honest for a second—some of us just don’t like being photographed.
Maybe it’s the forced smiles. Maybe it’s that one time your aunt insisted on a hundred family photos while your prosecco went warm. Or maybe (like a lot of my couples) you just want to enjoy your wedding without feeling like you’re being followed around by a paparazzi with a Pinterest board.
If that sounds like you, hi—I’m your people. I’m a documentary wedding photographer based in Oxfordshire, and I specialise in photographing people who hate being photographed.
The “I Hate Having My Photo Taken” Club
You are not alone. Honestly, if I had a quid for every time a couple nervously said, “We’re really awkward in front of the camera”, I could probably buy a Cotswolds barn and turn it into a photo gallery exclusively featuring grooms pulling their best Chandler Bing smile.
The good news? You don’t have to be a model, or even like the camera, to get wedding photos you’ll love. Because the secret isn’t in the posing—it’s in the moments.
That’s where documentary wedding photography comes in.
So What Is Documentary Wedding Photography?
In short: it’s all the good stuff, none of the cringe.
No standing in a field for twenty minutes pretending to laugh while your face freezes in the wind. No being dragged away from the canapés to do a "fun" jumping shot (you know the one). No "just one more" when you really need the loo.
Instead, I focus on natural, unposed moments that actually mean something. The teary hug from your mum. The sideways glance during the vows. Your nan on the dancefloor giving it everything to ABBA. All those little blink-and-you’ll-miss-it stories that add up to the big, beautiful chaos of your day.
And the best part? You won’t even notice I’m there half the time.
(Unless your drunk uncle starts trying to chat me up. In which case—yes, Trevor, I do think the Canon autofocus is impressive.)
Why Oxfordshire Is a Dream for Documentary Wedding Photography
Living and working as a wedding photographer in Oxfordshire is like having a cheat code for great photos.
You’ve got everything from rustic Cotswold barns and rolling countryside views to historic colleges and cool little pubs tucked down cobbled lanes. It’s all wildly photogenic—but also full of character and charm. And because documentary photography is about real moments, not staged setups, the vibe of your venue becomes part of the story.
Whether you’re getting married in a tipi near Chipping Norton, an elegant manor house near Abingdon, or just having a low-key knees-up in Oxford city centre, I’ll be there in the background, blending in like a guest with a really fancy camera.
“But Will We Still Get the Nice Photos?”
Ah, the million-pound question. The short answer: absolutely.
You’ll still get the emotional first look, the just-married confetti joy, and a handful of relaxed couple portraits that feel like you—not a Vogue cover shoot.
It’s not about skipping portraits altogether. It’s about doing them quickly, naturally, and without turning your wedding into a photoshoot. Think five minutes of golden hour goodness, not an hour of awkward prom poses.
You Get to Be Present. I’ll Handle the Photos.
You’re not planning a wedding to star in a photoshoot. You’re planning it to get married. To laugh, cry, eat, dance, and hug all the people you love. My job? To photograph all of that in a way that’s honest, beautiful, and totally you—without making you feel like you’re performing.
So if you’re looking for a documentary wedding photographer in Oxfordshire who’ll let you be camera-shy, crowd-averse, or just deeply uninterested in traditional posing, then we might be a perfect fit.
Let’s chat over coffee (or wine). No pressure, no weird sales pitch. Just a chance to see if I’m the right person to quietly capture the best day of your life.
Wychwood Weddings – Oxfordshire Wedding Photographer
Editorial. Honest. Unobtrusive.
Perfect for people who don’t like having their photo taken.
📍Based in Oxford, working across the Cotswolds, South East, and beyond.
