MY APPROACH TO WEDDINGS
Curious about how I work, what drives me, and how I bring every wedding to life? This page is your inside look at my full approach to wedding photography—how I start the day, what I focus on, and what truly inspires me.
So, you want to know how I work—how I approach documenting one of the most important days of your life? Well, let me take you through it.
The first thing you should understand is that, while I might seem calm and composed, there’s an unyielding focus behind it all. From the moment your day begins, I am fully present. I watch, I observe, I move—always in tune with the rhythm of the day. I don’t arrive with a strict plan or a checklist. If you’re hoping for a choreographed champagne pop shot, well… you’re probably looking for someone else. Instead, I let instinct guide me, leaning into the natural flow of the day.
The magic of a wedding isn’t something you can script. It’s in the light filtering through the trees, the quiet smiles exchanged between loved ones, the speeches that make everyone laugh—or cry. These moments are raw, fleeting, and irreplaceable. They can’t be staged or recreated. My role is to find them, to capture them as they unfold, so they can live forever in your memories.
I approach your wedding not as an outsider but as someone who’s part of the day, blending into the background while staying fully engaged. It’s about capturing what’s real, without interfering or over-directing, so that when you look back, you see your day exactly as it happened.
I. No Preconceptions
There are photographers who define themselves—documentary, reportage, fine art, creative, natural light. These labels are helpful to some, and I respect that. But for me, it’s never been so simple.
To place my work into one category feels limiting because the truth is, elements of all those styles flow through what I do. My photography isn’t confined to a genre; it’s a collaboration. It’s the result of a connection between myself and my couples—something that goes far deeper than simply being a wedding photographer.
Recently, Charlie and Zac, who were married at Aston Wood Golf Club, shared a review that really resonated with me as I was updating this page. One line, in particular, stood out:
“Dominic is so very talented and everyone commented on how comfortable they were around him all day and how helpful and kind he was. The attention to detail and editing is phenomenal. We absolutely love every photo.”
My pride lies not just in the images I create but in how they come to be. It’s about blending seamlessly into the day, observing without imposing, and capturing the essence of a moment without ever disrupting it. I never take for granted the trust couples place in me to document such a personal, once-in-a-lifetime experience. For that trust, I am profoundly grateful, and it’s what drives me to honour every moment I capture.
II. Constant Creativity
From the moment I arrive at a wedding in the morning until I leave at the end of the night, I’m constantly making creative decisions.
Sometimes, during the ceremony and reception, those decisions come fast and nonstop. It’s intense, but I thrive on it. I don’t stop; I keep pushing myself to capture the next shot, even when it’s late, and my feet are begging for a break!
The next image might be something obvious, like the bride and groom sharing a kiss, or the father seeing his daughter in her dress for the first time. But it could also be something unexpected, like a child sliding on the grass while their mom yells “STOP!” I’m always on the lookout for those moments—the ones in between, the small interactions, the things that happen before or after the obvious. I pay attention to everyone around me, in the background, and even to those who try to hide. Yes, some people try to hide!
