When couples first get in touch with me about their wedding, one of the questions that often comes up is:
“Do you take more posed or candid photos?”
The answer is: a thoughtful blend of both.
As a Cambridgeshire wedding photographer with over ten years of experience, and a former midwife, I bring a calm, gentle presence to your day. I know how to quietly support big, emotional moments while gently guiding you when needed. Whether we’re creating timeless portraits or capturing those fleeting, in-between glances, my goal is always the same: to tell your story, beautifully and honestly.
Posed Wedding Photography, What It Is & Why It Matters
Posed photos are the ones where I step in gently to guide you.
- Couple portraits with beautiful light and flattering composition
- Group shots with family and friends
- Elegant images that feel timeless and true to you
These aren’t stiff or overly formal, think more along the lines of:
- “Hold hands and walk slowly towards me, but look at each other not the camera”
- “Face each other and cuddle in”
Couples often point out photos that they love (and think happened entirely naturally!), often these shots are the ones that have had some artistic direction in.
With my background in midwifery, I’ve developed a calm and intuitive approach to working with people. I know how to ease nerves and help you feel relaxed in front of the camera, no awkward or cheesy posing, I promise. Many of my couples actually finish their portraits by telling me that it was one of their favourite parts of their wedding day!
Candid Wedding Photography, The Real Sentimental Magic
Candid photos are the unscripted moments that often become the most treasured:
- A tearful hug with your mum before the ceremony
- That quick glance you exchange just before walking down the aisle
- The laughter during speeches, the dancing, the joy
These moments can’t be planned, they are so fleeting, but with an experienced eye, they can absolutely be captured. I’m often told couples barely noticed I was there during these moments, and that’s exactly how it should be.
In Cambridgeshire I am so lucky to work in sweeping manor houses like Holmewood Hall and relaxed countryside barns, I work quietly and attentively, always tuned in capturing the vibe of your day, your guests, the details that you have planned so carefully.
🤍 Why You’ll Want Both
The most meaningful wedding galleries combine both posed and candid images:
- Posed gives you those frame-worthy shots and important family memories
- Candid gives you the emotion, the unexpected, the authenticity of your connections
With over a decade of experience, I know when to step in with gentle direction and when to step back. It’s about reading the room, something that, as a former midwife, I’ve done thousands of times.
💡 Tips to Get the Best of Both Styles
- Give yourself breathing room
A relaxed timeline gives space for real moments to unfold, and for me to capture them authentically. Leave pockets of time as cushions for things to go a little off schedule. - Choose a photographer you trust
If you feel safe and comfortable, your photos will reflect that. I always aim to create a calm, reassuring presence so you can just be. - Consider a pre-wedding shoot
It’s a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera and see how I work.
Final Thoughts
Your wedding day isn’t a photoshoot, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime story. My role as your Cambridgeshire wedding photographer is to tell that story in a way that’s real, emotive, and true to you.
Whether it’s a perfectly framed portrait or a candid tear rolling down your dad’s cheek, I’ll be there, gently, unobtrusively, and with the experience to know when to click the shutter.
If you’re planning a wedding in Cambridgeshire and want a photographer who brings calm, kindness, and over ten years of ‘wearing my heart on my sleeve’ experience to the table, I’d love to hear from you.
📩 Get in touch here
📍 Based near Peterborough | Covering Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire & beyond
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