The photographer

Hello! I’m Dave. A wedding and family photographer based in Kimberley, Nottingham. 

As a laid-back guy who isn’t keen on having their photo taken myself, I get that many couples are looking for a photographer who won’t intrude on their wedding day or make them pose awkwardly for couple portraits. Many of my couples say they loved how I blended into their day and made their photography experience a relaxed one.

Getting to spend a day with a couple on one of the best days of their lives is amazing, seeing all the in between and behind the scenes moments that no-one else does. I love spending time with couples, coming away feeling like I’ve made a couple of new friends and absolutely buzzing from a super happy fun day.

As a lover of the outdoors myself, I particularly love outdoor weddings. Nothing compares to natures backdrop.

I equally love family photo shoots. It’s an honour to be entrusted to capture families and all whilst chatting, playing and romping around outside. So much fun! Having recently become a dad, I appreciate more than ever what it means to have photographs of our little family that our daughter can look back on in years to come.

I also do one-to-one and small group photo lessons for beginners. If you’re interested in working out how to use all those baffling settings on your digital camera so you can take great photos, get in touch!

A little about me!

I’m a total tea-head turning tea geek. My current favourites are from Bird & Blend, I have over 20 flavours (not enough, in my opinion). Tea also goes wonderfully well with cake.

Before my photographer days, I was a primary school teacher. I love working with kids, but I loved photography more. So, I enjoy combining the two at kid-friendly weddings or on family photoshoots. My days in schools mean I am fully versed in ‘kid’. I’ll always make sure they are having fun, but you can bet I’m also going to have a great time!  

Outside of photography, I love surfing. Any day in the waves is my perfect day. I also enjoy paddleboarding, running and cruising around on my skateboard. I recently became a dad and love spending lots of time with my daughter. She’s already such a legend, but of course I’m biased! 

I am loving being a wedding photographer. I particularly enjoy meeting so many different couples and seeing them in their element on their wedding day.

I love being on (and in) the water. Be it lake, river or sea, water is my happy place. Locally, my favourite spot is Colwick Park for messing around on my paddle board.

My perfect day is spending a day out on the water with great friends before curling up in front of Gogglebox.

I love a good garden centre and will easily spend far too much money on plants. Oops!

My must-see Christmas film is Elf (I have never seen Die Hard so I couldn’t possibly comment on whether it’s a Christmas film or not).