If you’re still to book your wedding photographer, this is for you! The wedding photos you’ll love most will be relaxed, natural images of you and your guests. You’ll adore the ones where your smiles look natural, where your glances are genuine, and the ones which remind you how fun and full of love your wedding day was. And if these are the kind of images you’re looking for, there’s one simple but crucial rule: always choose a photographer whose portfolio is full of beautiful, unposed images. Expert advice and inspiration comes from Mark Battista, a wedding photographer in Cumbria.
A brilliant and thought-provoking article by Simon Dewey Photography
I gave up on posing a little while ago. I stumbled across photographers like Tracy Jade & Naomi Goggin who were just letting couples exist in their own space. It was a lightbulb moment – I’ve also studied under Jesh de Rox and Luis Garvan and all sorts of photographers who have approaches to working with people and emotions. And whilst their methods usually produce something more natural, it always felt somehow manipulative and dishonest to do this on a wedding day – a day that should be filled with natural emotion.
I hope your wedding planning is going well – maybe you’ve found your ideal venue, thought about dates and even booked your registrar. Every wedding website and app will tell you to start researching and booking your key suppliers next. Top of that particular list is your wedding photographer – and if you’re researching online to find out how soon you need to book yours, the advice you’re given might be a year or two out of date. So for weddings in 2026, here’s our up to date advice on when you need to book your wedding photographer.
For the majority of couples, the wedding photographs are one of the most important parts of the day. Selecting the right photographer takes many hours of research, and we choose many parts of our wedding details for how they look. So how can we make the most of our wedding photographer and our photos on the day? Newcastle & North East wedding photographer Erika Tanith shares all her expert tips right here – and she’s wonderfully honest with her advice.
A guest blog by English Wedding member, Dorset wedding photographer Nathan at Libra Photographic. All images are by Libra Photographic from the English Wedding archives
Congratulations on your engagement! As you embark on the exciting journey of planning your wedding, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the myriad of decisions you need to make. One of the most crucial aspects of your wedding day is the photography, as these images will serve as timeless mementos of your love and celebration. But where do you start?
