Documentary Wedding Photography Package
Modern unposed and candid photos aka NO BORING PHOTOS 🤣
Documentary Package
Let's be honest, the best photos are usually the unposed natural ones!
This package is for couples who'd rather just sit back and enjoy the day without being dragged away for photos.
It's a down-to-earth approach to wedding photography with no expensive extras. Just awesome photos!
Documentary Photography BSC style 📸
This package is perfect for those who don't like old-fashioned posed-style photography or those who prefer just to enjoy the day!
We've all been to one of those weddings where it feels like all you do is wade through a giant list of formal photos, along with a load of awkward posing options that drag on for hours. This is generally no fun for anyone IMO! The good news is it doesn't have to be that way to document your day 💜
No cheesy poses, no cringe! Just fun, laidback coverage with awesome photos.
Your photographer will be a fly on the wall for the day and capture real moments.
Your guests will be happy to hear there are strictly NO PHOTO LISTS with this package 🤣
No uncomfortable old-fashioned posed stuff or long boring family photo sessions!
Real photos. !00% reportage good and maybe some bad, it's all worth documenting for looking back at for generations of your family. Yet everything is captured in an artistic way. No cringe!
Guests are welcome to ask your photographer for a quick posed shot if they'd like a quick off-the-cuff snap.
Photos with a sense of humour, yet not taking the p**s or at anyone's expense but following the mood of the party.
Your photographer is friendly and will be in the action amongst your guests, chatting and interacting for the best shots.
An optional couples portrait session is included. We'll take you away for a few relaxed portraits around your venue. With photos taken in a fun relaxed unposed style and usually last about 15 minutes, so we'll have you back at the party in no time! Usually at sunset with the option for creative lighting too. Please check our videos below for examples of what this entails.
Documentary Wedding Reel
Here's a photo highlight reel from a recent all-day documentary-only. Which included a super quick 15-minute couple shoot.
A frequently asked questions with this package... "Is 15 minutes enough to get amazing portraits?" Oh yes! I'll let the photos do the talking 💜
What you'll get with this package
- Flexible documentary coverage. (options from 6 to 12 hours).
- One Highlight Video. Sent within 7 days of your wedding.
- Optional relaxed couples portrait sessions. For those wow factor portraits. This is free, no extra charge if you choose this.
- Two sets of digital photos! Both colour and a set duplicate in black & white 💜
- There is no limit on the number of photos delivered, as our style is documentary there will be lots! A typical wedding is approximately 100 photos per hour.
- Photos are curated and edited individually by your photographer.
- A private online gallery to share with guests and family.
- Print rights are included so you can make your own books/prints/etc.
- Meet your photographer. A pre-wedding meeting about 4-6 weeks before your big day.
- No extra travel costs for weddings within a 60-mile radius of Newcastle NE4. Weddings outside of this range will be subject to costs. Get in touch for an exact quote.
- Deposit is £250 with the remaining balance due 21 days before the event. Payments are made online via our booking system. Debit/Credit Card/Bank Transfer accepted
Prices and options
Spring Special Offer £100 Off All New Bookings Until 31st May 2024!
Option 1 - 12 hours £1500
Option 2 - 10 hours £1250
Option 3 - 8 hours £1100
Option 4 - 6 hours £900
Recommended option
Option 2 is the most popular choice as 10 hours is pretty much the perfect amount for a full-day wedding.
Coverage typically starts one hour before the ceremony (allow for two hours if you want getting ready photos) and finishes an hour after the first dance, or later if the party is jumping! This is super flexible and will be tailored to your preferences.
Drop us a message if you're not sure what times will work best for your wedding 📸
Highlight video reel
This package includes a highlight video reel (within 7 days of wedding).
We'll share a curated selection of the best shots from your day and create a shareable highlight video for you to share with friends and family.
Feedback on our documentary style
Customer Review
We picked Graeme as our wedding photographer as we wanted a really relaxed, laid-back style of photos to remember the day by and on this Graeme has delivered. It was great to have the option of all the prints in colour and B&W too.
My husband isn't great at having his photo taken and wasn't looking forward to this part of the day but Graeme put us both at ease and we've got some beautiful memories of the day now captured forever.
Tasha and Gary – Feb 2023
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Documentary FAQ
What is Reportage Wedding Photography?
Reportage Photography goes by a few different names, often called Documentary, Candid or Fly on the Wall style. It is all about telling the story of your day in a natural authentic style. Without interfering with proceedings or staging photos.
We thrive on capturing real moments and documenting your big day from start to finish. Skipping formal portraits is also less editing work behind the scenes and therefore we can offer this package at a cheaper rate.
Your photographer is friendly and will blend in, chat and mingle with guests. This is part of the service and is essential to ensure they are at ease with a camera floating around and let their guard down!
Who is it for?
This style is becoming hugely popular with modern laidback couples who just want to enjoy the day and not have to leave their guests to disappear for photos!
I highly recommend it for couples who aren't sure they want a photographer. This option is a perfect compromise. None of the cringe or discomfort.
Also works great for those who'd like a stunning professional set of images to look back on for years to come but who are a bit uncomfortable in front of the camera.
What if you'd like a few couple photos?
We'd recommend getting at least a few shots of the couple. This is optional and lasts about 15 minutes. We'll direct you and capture you together in a subtle and natural way, with no awkward poses!
What if guests want a quick posed shot?
Of course, we are happy to oblige any photo requests from your guests on the day, (so it's not super strict documentary only!) if anyone asks for a posed shot on the day we will happily snap away 📷
Can we do confetti shots?
Hell yes 🎉
Can we do a group shot?
Yes, we can squeeze in one very quick group shot if required. However this totally optional and you can skip if you'd prefer! Please make sure to request this during your pre-wedding meeting.
How many photographers?
Only one photographer is needed, this way we keep a discrete low profile. Our photographer is laidback, fun, and friendly with a canny knack for blending into the background. So you won't notice he is there most of the time. Those make for the best shots!
Documentary Wedding Photographer
Showreel of our natural fly on the wall style from the last couple of wedding seasons.
