Hi, I’m Ben. Let’s make this easy.
Your wedding day, your people, your story.
Imagine having all your favourite people in one place, celebrating with you. The hugs, the laughter, the happy tears, the dodgy dance moves and all those little moments you might otherwise miss.
Now imagine having a photographer there who fits right in, makes everyone feel comfortable and captures it all without turning your wedding into one big photoshoot.
That’s me!
I’m Ben Roberts, the person behind Blooming Photography, a wedding photographer based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. I photograph weddings across the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and beyond, capturing the day as it really happens.
My first job on your wedding day is to look after you. It’s your special day, after all, not mine. I want you to feel relaxed, enjoy every minute and spend time with the people you love, rather than worrying about the camera or wondering what happens next.
With a calm, friendly approach, I’ll gently guide you when needed, organise those all-important family photos without keeping you away from your guests for ages, and then blend back into the celebrations.
Around 90% of my photography is candid. I love capturing people interacting naturally, whether that’s your mum getting emotional, your mates having a laugh or a hug from someone you haven’t seen in years. Those are the moments that make your wedding uniquely yours.
And after 19 years of photographing weddings, I’ve learnt that the best photographs often happen when nobody is expecting them.
A little bit about me
My love of photography started as a small boy, borrowing my dad’s SLR camera and discovering the magic of looking through a viewfinder. I initially dreamed of travelling the world with a camera, but life took a few interesting detours before weddings became my thing.
I’ve worked as a horticulturist, appeared in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach and spent more than 50 episodes as the Garden Invader on BBC1’s daytime gardening show. Yes, really!
I photographed my first wedding digitally in 2005, and things took off from there. By 2006, I was photographing 15 weddings a year, and in 2008 I took the plunge and became a full-time photographer. I’ve never looked back.
Getting married myself also changed how I see weddings. I know how much the day means, and how important it is to have photographs of the people who made it special. It’s one of the reasons I care so much about capturing the whole story, not just the obvious moments.
When I’m not behind the camera
I’m happily married, a proud dad of two and a big fan of travelling, mountain biking, hiking and getting outdoors. I also love live music, especially when it’s loud enough to leave your ears ringing. IDLES are a particular favourite!
So, what happens next?
If you’re planning a wedding in Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire or further afield, and want natural, candid wedding photography without the fuss, I’d love to hear what you’ve got planned.
Come and say hello, tell me about your day and let’s see if we’re a good fit.
Remember, it’s your wedding day and not a photoshoot. Let’s make sure you enjoy it, while I capture the story for you to look back on for years to come.
Hi, I’m Ben. Let’s make this easy.
Your wedding day, your people, your story.
Now imagine having a photographer there who fits right in, makes everyone feel comfortable and captures it all without turning your wedding into one big photoshoot.
That’s me!
I’m Ben Roberts, the person behind Blooming Photography, a wedding photographer based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. I photograph weddings across the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and beyond, capturing the day as it really happens.
With a calm, friendly approach, I’ll gently guide you when needed, organise those all-important family photos without keeping you away from your guests for ages, and then blend back into the celebrations.
Around 90% of my photography is candid. I love capturing people interacting naturally, whether that’s your mum getting emotional, your mates having a laugh or a hug from someone you haven’t seen in years. Those are the moments that make your wedding uniquely yours.
And after 19 years of photographing weddings, I’ve learnt that the best photographs often happen when nobody is expecting them.
A little bit about me
My love of photography started as a small boy, borrowing my dad’s SLR camera and discovering the magic of looking through a viewfinder. I initially dreamed of travelling the world with a camera, but life took a few interesting detours before weddings became my thing.
I’ve worked as a horticulturist, appeared in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach and spent more than 50 episodes as the Garden Invader on BBC1’s daytime gardening show. Yes, really!
I photographed my first wedding digitally in 2005, and things took off from there. By 2006, I was photographing 15 weddings a year, and in 2008 I took the plunge and became a full-time photographer. I’ve never looked back.
Getting married myself also changed how I see weddings. I know how much the day means, and how important it is to have photographs of the people who made it special. It’s one of the reasons I care so much about capturing the whole story, not just the obvious moments.
When I’m not behind the camera
I’m happily married, a proud dad of two and a big fan of travelling, mountain biking, hiking and getting outdoors. I also love live music, especially when it’s loud enough to leave your ears ringing. IDLES are a particular favourite!
So, what happens next?
If you’re planning a wedding in Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire or further afield, and want natural, candid wedding photography without the fuss, I’d love to hear what you’ve got planned.
Come and say hello, tell me about your day and let’s see if we’re a good fit.
Remember, it’s your wedding day and not a photoshoot. Let’s make sure you enjoy it, while I capture the story for you to look back on for years to come.
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