Digital and 35mm wedding photography through a Feminist lens: my ethos and approach

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Film wedding photographer: my coverage combines analogue and digital photography

In my approach, I focus on paying attention to and matching the energy of the celebrations. For the majority of the day I take natural, candid photos, aiming to capture the in-between moments. I enjoy getting to know the wedding guests and find that this helps me to blend in sensitively.

Ethical considerations matter to me, and I take care to photograph people - including importantly any children present - respectfully and with compassion.

I believe that the wedding industry upholds a very narrow view of what two people getting married looks like, and aim to challenge this through my work.

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This page provides information about my approach as a digital and film wedding photographer, including my wedding photography pricing and packages which start at 2.5k for a full day.

Read on if you’d like to know more, or press ‘let’s chat’ if you’re ready to enquire

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Hi, I’m Jess - a digital and film wedding photographer

Photo by Grace Pham

Here are five things about me…

(1) I’m based in Walthamstow with my wife Lara and son Idris. I grew up in Mid Wales and feel a strong sense of hiraeth for the mountains, forests and sea but equally love to be at raves, protests and festivals. I find a sense of calm in busy spaces.

(2) I completed a PhD in documentary studies, which explored the experiences of survivors of Domestic Abuse; this has taught me a great deal about love.

(3) I’m part of the ‘Members of the wedding industry for Palestine’ collective; ‘In an industry which is all about love and connection, silence is directly at odds with our purpose’.

(4) I work with Nikon as a Nikon Z Creator. I shoot using the Z series and, as a film wedding photographer, with the Nikon FM2 and Nikon L35LF.

(5) I’ve been a wedding photographer for almost a decade, and think it’s the most joyful job in the world.

I’d love to find out about you over a call. If you’re ready to enquire, press ‘let’s chat’, or scroll down to view more examples of my digital and 35mm film wedding photography

 

Investment

Full day coverage is based on 10 hours, and is priced at 2.5k for one photographer or 3k for two photographers

Coverage includes: 35mm film & digital photos delivered in a password protected gallery // travel within England & Wales // two consultations // support and guidance throughout your planning process // printing rights and access to a personal online shop where you can purchase prints and albums

For engagement shoots, shorter coverage and destination weddings please enquire below for a bespoke pricing guide

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“If you want gorgeous, special images of your wedding, then Jess is your person. We absolutely love our photos. They are a stunning reminder of a great day. Jess instantly felt like one of the family, which made all the difference, as she captured moments of thoughtfulness, tenderness and joy in our guests. Thank you Jess for being just what we were hoping for” - Birgit & Bridget

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Looking for wedding photography inspiration?

You can browse some of my featured wedding stories via the button below. These galleries all feature real weddings, and include some of the highlights from a variety of different celebrations. If you’d like to view an example of one of my full wedding galleries you are welcome to request this when you enquire

A little bit more about me if you’re interested:

I am currently Learning Arabic; I’m a total beginner and have almost mastered the alphabet but not all four positions // Focused on being the best parent I can be to our ten year old son // Thinking about leaving London to be in the great outdoors more easily and often // Unlearning colonial, capitalist practices and questioning always how these shape my relation to the world // Trying to find balance after finishing my PhD // Listening to the music my wife makes and feeling forever grateful that I found my best friend // Protesting most weekends // Trying to sort out my nervous system by running in the forest // Letting go

I have always Held a camera, since I was around 7 years old and needed to make sense of the world around me without words // Loved film; I saw Coffee & Cigarettes aged 13 and made it my personality for a very long time (I quit smoking in 2022) // Questioned everything // Read several books at once, currently ‘Enemy Feminisms’ for me and ‘The Mab’ with my son; a modern day retelling of The Mabinogion // Cooked for people as a way of showing them that I love them // Protested furiously against injustice // Identified as a tomboy, climbed trees, loved football and refused to conform to gendered expectations // Felt out of place everywhere unless holding a camera (then I feel I can belong everywhere and nowhere in particular but am just happy to be there)

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