Wedding Photographer in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham & Cotswolds

Hi, I’m Ben. I’ve been photographing weddings in a relaxed, storytelling style for over 19 years across the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and well beyond, traveling wherever the celebrations take me.

There’s nowhere else you get all your favourite people together in one place, and that atmosphere is something I genuinely thrive on. The energy, the laughter, the emotion and all the in-between moments — that’s what I love capturing most.

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Photographing someone’s wedding is a honestly a privilege. It is a momentous occasion and with over 18 years of experience under my belt I have gained a thorough understanding of the importance of not only providing images that exceed expectations but also the impact that I, as a photographer, have on your special day.

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Photographing someone’s wedding is a honestly a privilege. It is a momentous occasion and with over 18 years of experience under my belt I have gained a thorough understanding of the importance of not only providing images that exceed expectations but also the impact that I, as a photographer, have on your special day.

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   Sarah 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day. Ben from Blooming Photography was absolutely incredible from start to finish. He captured our day so naturally and beautifully, catching all of the little moments, emotions, laughter and happy tears without us even realising he was there. Looking through our photos feels like being transported straight back to our wedding day, and that is something we will treasure forever. Ben made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole day and was so friendly, professional and reassuring. He somehow managed to capture everything — not just the big moments, but all the little details and memories that we may otherwise have forgotten. We have had so many compliments on our photos and we genuinely couldn’t be happier with them. Thank you so much, Ben, for giving us the most beautiful memories of the best day of our lives. We will treasure these photos forever. We would recommend Blooming Photography to anyone looking for a photographer who truly captures the magic of the day. 5 stars absolutely deserved!
  
 
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   Lucy Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer. From the start, we loved Ben. He is the most enthusiastic, personable, genuinely nice guy that we could have wished for on our wedding day. He was complimentary to everyone he photographed, we have never felt so special. We had lots of children at our wedding including our own and even they felt at ease almost instantly because he was so comfortable they could see we trusted him. On the day itself, he felt more like a friend than just our photographer. He was so easy to be around, which made us feel completely relaxed and natural in front of the camera. Somehow, he managed to be everywhere at once! He captured so many special moments throughout the day without ever feeling intrusive. Looking through our photos, we were amazed by all the little moments we'd missed ourselves. We're so grateful for the memories he's given us and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, and genuinely lovely to have as part of your wedding day.
  
 
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   Tom Sproule 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We chose Blooming Photography ahead of our Wedding at Water's Edge in Ewen, Gloucestershire, and couldn't have been happer with our decision.  Ben was an absolute joy to work with from our very first consultation. We had a busy day of jumping between locations, fitting in a number of group shots, together with many special moments to capture over the course of the day, all of which Ben was invaluable in helping us organise and schedule without feeling rushed. Ben has a fantastic eye for capturing some of the memorable and personal moments shared amongst guests. The photos have turned out fantastic, with so many natural, beautifully candid, and perfectly captured moments of our guests enjoying the day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Blooming Photography to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Ben has an incredible talent for capturing the day exactly as it unfolds. A huge thank you to him for creating a collection of photographs that we'll treasure for a lifetime!
  
 
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   Maria Abbott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We totally recommend Ben as your wedding photographer. From start to finish, Ben was professional, friendly, organised, helpful and kind. He is experienced in his craft and knows how to get the best possible angle, working with the light and spotting spontaneous moments to capture. You don't notice that he's there so we could focus on enjoying our day. We adore all of his photos (here are just a few of our favourites). He was good at directing groups of people and our guests commented how friendly yet efficient he was. Ben isn’t only a professional photographer but also a supportive presence on the day. Calming my our nerves with his positivity, offering help when needed, giving direction (in a subtle and non-intrusive way!), making everyone feel comfortable with his good humour and warm personality. When you hire a photographer, you are inviting someone into your day and Ben is a perfect fit. Professional, experienced, attentive and friendly. Thank you Ben for all your efforts! Wedding in August 2025
  
 
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   Ella Saunders 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben was the photographer at our wedding in May 2026 and we could not recommend him or his work enough!!! From the moment Ben arrived on our wedding day he was bubbly, full of energy and just genuinely absolutely lovely. We had so many comments from our guests about how much they liked Ben and how brilliant he was at his job. Ben captured some stunning natural photos as he was able to slip into the background without us even noticing he was there. My husband and I are often quite shy in front of the camera and tend to dislike photos of ourselves, however when we received our wedding photos from Ben we were absolutely blown away with how beautiful they are and we loved every single one. When we look back at our photos it makes us feel like we are still there at our special day which is a credit to Ben and his skill. We are over the moon with our photos and we are so glad we chose Ben to be our wedding photographer. We would highly recommend him to any couple due to get married- you won’t be disappointed
  
 
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   Beth 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If we could add more stars, we would! Ben photographed our wedding in April and he was BRILLIANT! Having looked through his portfolio, we loved his vision and wanted the essence of our wedding to be captured very honestly and without people feeling like they had to keep posing for the camera. Ben went above and beyond to ensure that we had the desired shots that we wanted. Our guests were highly impressed with him and when we talk about the wedding he often comes up in conversation. He definitely played a huge part in our day and we are very grateful for all of his hard work and kindness.
  
 
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   Charlotte Knapper 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Where do i even begin? Ben was fantastic at our wedding and once he arrives you feel like he's one of your best friends. He fits in with everything you're doing and honestly you wouldn't even notice he was there at times! He's on hand to support you through your entire day mentally and emotionally, not just to take photos! He even said that if we needed a break from being the centre of attention, he could just whisk us off to "take photos" to give us a little break. I couldn't have wished for a better photographer to capture our day and that was before we seen our photos. We have received our photos and we are in awe of the photos that have been captured of our day. All the moments we may have missed we can look back on for the rest of our life's and honestly, thats irreplaceable. Ben was the best and you will not be disappointed on your special day!
  
 
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   Sam Robinson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We came across Ben through our venue Kingscote Barn, and we’re so grateful that we were able to find someone who is not only super talented and skilled at their work but who is genuinely kind, warm and unbelievably helpful! All the way down to finding me a plate of canapés after I missed them all! We didn’t want to disappear for hours for posed photos and we absolutely didn’t but Ben still managed to capture everything we wanted. Our photos are stunning and I can’t recommend him enough. Thanks Ben!
  
 
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   Oliver Small 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben was an absolute joy throughout the day. His kind words throughout the day, making sure everyone was smiling and also capturing the most natural photos going. His passion for what he does was amazing and electric throughout the day. His photos are amazing and we are so pleased with the results and support throughout the entire time.
  
 
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   Kelli 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben did a phenomenal job capturing our wedding day. For two people who don’t usually love having our picture taken, he made the whole process incredibly easy and it all felt very natural. We loved Ben’s style and how he seamlessly integrated with our guests. We loved Ben’s focus on more candid shots, giving us more time to enjoy the day with our guests. Ben also went out of his way to make sure that we were both comfortable on the day, offering to whisk us to somewhere quiet for a break if we needed a minute. We really appreciated his thoughtful approach. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ben to any prospective clients.
  
 
  
  
 
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How it works

My style is to photograph your wedding day as it happens, not to take over and get on everyone’s nerves. I’ll capture the fun happening around you, yet I won’t be in the way. It is your day after all! Blending in is what I’m all about. We’ve all heard of so many stories of couples who have missed their champagne reception and not had a chance to chat with their guests because their wedding photographer has taken them off for hours for lots of poses. That is not me and definitely not how I work.

Instead, I like to steal couples for small portions of time (5-10 minutes) during a few parts of the wedding day. That way your guests won’t notice that you’re gone and you’ll probably be thankful that you get a little alone time. Rather than get you to pose for photos (most people hate this right?) I’ll let you both spend that important time being yourselves, meaning I get natural pictures of you both.

I do often get asked to take a few formal-ish group shots (totally up to you), this should take no more than 15-20 minutes, with the majority of the time photographing the fun at your party! That way I will capture the essence of your day and in years to come you will look back on those individual moments fondly.

As the day unfolds I will always be there, but not be there…if you know what I mean! Sometimes photographing things close to you and sometimes noticing and photographing things afar.

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While, obviously, I think photography is quite important, it’s only one aspect of your whole day. It’s about celebrating your commitment and the merging of two families together into a new one. You probably have guests coming from around the world to be there on the day and I want you to have plenty of time to see everyone – I will essentially capture this in a natural documentary style way, with my fly on the wall approach. After all natural photos are the best.

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FAQ’s

How much do you charge?

My coverage ranges from four hour civil ceremony coverage to multi-day events. I always aim to include everything you may need in your package, including travel throughout the UK, edited and retouched digital images, an online proofing gallery and high resolution images presented in a beautiful wooden box and USB. For detailed pricing information and to confirm your wedding date is available, please pop me an email by clicking here.

How soon do we need to book you?

As soon as you have a date fixed, it is advisable to enquire about availability and move towards securing your photography. Weekends, particularly in the Summer months, fill up very quickly – up to a year or two in advance.

Can we meet you before we make a decision?

Of course! I will usually meet all potential clients via video link – this is a great opportunity to get to know each other and you can ask any questions you may have! We appreciate that, as a photographer, you will be a presence throughout the course of the day, and therefore couples need to be happy in advance that they get along well with you.

What do we need to do to secure our date? (best question ever!)

To secure your date I require a £200 booking deposit and exchange of contracts.

What happens if you are ill?

Good questiont! Over the years I have built a wealth of contacts and should the worse happen, I will find another photographer to photograph your wedding at no extra cost to yourselves. My reputation is key but photographing your wedding is paramount.

Do you take formal group photos?

Whilst the majority (roughly 90%) of my work is reportage, if you’d like a few formal group photos, I’m more than happy to take these for you! I always advise our couples to keep these to no more than 8-10 different groups of immediate family & bridal party – that way we should be able to get the groups done in 15 minutes and you can get back to your guests to chat, eat canapés and reception drinks!

How many photographs will we get?

The honest answer is that it’s really tricky to put a number as it really does depend on the time of year and weather – obviously a summer wedding (with lots of daylight), would get more than say a January wedding. However there is no limit to the amount of photos you receive. The important bit is that you should expect quality over quantity. You can also expect not only the colour version but also a copy in black and white. So in summer expect roughly 400-500 colour images and winter, 300-400 colour images.

When will we get our photos?

This varies depending on our workload, but you will usually receive the photographs within 2-3 weeks – just when you get back from your honeymoon.

Do we get the copyright to our pictures?

Speaking in technical terms, if a professional photographer takes the images of your day, the intellectual property and copyright automatically belong to (and usually remain with) them. However, with the USB of high resolution digital files we provide you with, you are given permission for unlimited printing and sharing of the images (between friends and family), provided they are not used for any commercial/professional purpose.

Do you work with a second photographer?

I usually work alone to remain unobtrusive and can often cover both bride and groom preparations myself. Having said that, I can offer an experienced second photographer if required (normally when guest numbers are higher than 150) for additional coverage throughout the day.

How far will you travel?

I’ve been lucky enough to have travelled all over the UK and the world for weddings (over the years I’ve even photographed ceremonies in India and USA!) but if you’re planning to get married further afield do not hesitate to get in touch – I absolutely love to travel!

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Wedding Photographer in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham & Cotswolds

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FAQ’s

How much do you charge?

How soon do we need to book you?

Can we meet you before we make a decision?

What do we need to do to secure our date? (best question ever!)

What happens if you are ill?

Do you take formal group photos?

How many photographs will we get?

When will we get our photos?

Do we get the copyright to our pictures?

Do you work with a second photographer?

How far will you travel?

Get in touch

07858 775922

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12 Branch Hill Rise, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. Glos. GL53 9HW