Alternative Wedding Photography
Shiny – happy – people
Hey, I’m Dale!
Based in St Leonards, Hastings – East Sussex.
After over a decade in modern editorial wedding photography, I’ve captured around 400 weddings since quitting my day job back in 2016. This transition allowed me to fully dedicate myself to helping couples preserve their special moments.
I absolutely love photographing weddings! Being with folks on one of the happiest days of their lives is just so rewarding. When everyone’s grinning from ear to ear and brimming with joy, that’s when they’re the most captivating. That’s when the real magic of photography happens!
My style revolves around capturing the vibrant essence of Kodak-film, focusing deeply on you and your loved ones. It’s all about the people and the emotions for me.
When you hire me, I capture your day in a subtle and thoughtful way, using a modern editorial wedding photography style to tell your unique love story. I take pride in being anything but your typical wedding photographer. So, let’s team up on your special day and create something truly one-of-a-kind for you!
Why Work With Me?
I just love getting to know my couples before their big day! I send out fun questionnaires to hear all about how you met and what makes your hearts flutter.
And if you’re on Instagram, you can take a look at what I’m up to in my personal life over at @therealdalew
This way, you’ll feel comfy and relaxed when it’s photo time.
On your wedding day, I’m like a little fly on the wall for 80% of the time, capturing all those natural, lovely moments. And don’t worry, I’m here to help you navigate the whole wedding planning process so that photography is one thing you can just relax about on your special day.
01.
Professionalism
On your wedding day, every moment is captured with care, respect, and precision. You can dive right into the celebration, knowing a trusted expert is there, making sure all your precious memories are preserved with the utmost attention.
02.
Natural Images
I focus on authentic, natural photography that tells your true story. I capture the spontaneous laughter, tears, and joy that make your wedding day unique, avoiding overly posed shots. This way, every time you look at your photos, you relive those genuine moments.
03.
Experience
After photographing around 400 weddings, I’ve encountered nearly every situation imaginable. This experience ensures I’m never caught off guard on your wedding day, allowing me to capture those crucial moments seamlessly, no matter the circumstances.
My mum loved you!
Dale FAR exceeded our expectations
…and we already knew the photos would be brilliant. We would wholeheartedly recommend Dale to anyone; his calm manner puts your at ease instantly and he really knows how to get the best out of you
Choosing your wedding photographer is a huge decision and we are so happy we chose Dale!
His top tips in the lead up to our big day were super useful and helped minimise stress levels on the day itself. Dale’s calm nature helped put everyone at ease for the group shots and his candid photos of all guests really captured all the special moments throughout our wedding day.
I can’t stop smiling looking through all our photos
Next Steps
Let’s Talk
Here’s our chance to really connect, chat about what you’re after, and clear up any doubts you might have. It’s all about making sure you’re totally at ease with picking your photographer!
Book Me
After our chat, if you’re feeling the vibe for your day, we’ll smoothly transition to the online booking dance.
It’s easy-peasy, no stress, leaving you free to tackle all the other exciting parts of planning your big day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in touch
If my snaps speak to you and you’re after a photographer who gets it…
shoot me a message! Just give me a moment or two to wrangle through the inbox and I reckon I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Can’t wait to chat!
